Welcome to the Vigilants. You are one of the thousands of people living in the imperial capital of Sentra, the jewel of the Empire. 

For some of you, this is home—a comfortable and familiar place you've known your entire life.  For others, the city may only be a brief stop, perhaps one of many in your travels.  But regardless of how you came here, you share the same streets.

Depending on who you are—and where you live—Sentra can be a beautiful city of wonder and splendor. Yet that perfect city is only what many people see on the surface.  There are those that understand there is more to the city, that there are flaws in it that run deeper than what most will see.  There are those that know what lies beneath.

The Story

Niman Agerson

Niman was a student studying theoretical thaumaturgy at Pallida University. Originally from Seidland, he was granted a scholarship granted by one of the foundations of House Fournius. He has no family in the city.

He died from an acute case of Arcstone poisoning, which should not have been possible given his circumstances. An autopsy revealed that his internal anatomy was mirrored.

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Renatus Hall

Renatus is home to the School of Arcane Theory and Application at Pallida University.

Faculty offices, study rooms, and collaboration spaces are on the third floor. The second and first floor are classrooms, with one larger auditorium-style lecture hall on the first floor. The basement houses the workshops and laboratories. There is a service/freight levitator connecting the floors, as well as a staircase near the center of the building.

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Singers

The Singers were mentioned by Mordenkai, who called himself a former Listener of theirs. He says that they would speak to him, a chorus of voices, and tell him what to do. They extended his lifespan, and may have given him other supernatural powers as well. He does not remember the things that he was asked to do, but seemed to grow fearful.

The latest Listener is unknown, but Mordenkai believed that they are currently in the city of Sentra. Cephius er'Ceasian may have been that Listener.

The Singers match dark tales of elvish bogeymen called ustasi duyarti (which roughly translates to "puppet master"). They sang to their victims to force them to do things against their will.

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The City

Life in the city
Read about life in the city and the neighborhoods and people that live in them:  City Life

Random Spotlights

Tradefair

The commercial area in Oenus Ward known as the Tradefair had been used by traders long before the Emperor decreed that the Imperial Docks fell under government control, but the area's use and popularity grew exponentially as it become the major place for imports to and exports from the city that were heading out by river to the Imperial Sea.  There's an extensive collection of warehouses, many of which belong to the Cornys Family, as well as wharves, drydocks, taverns, and other industries of trading by river.

The Tradefair is also something of a tourist area, home to a number of high class inns, taverns, and other places of entertainment, but only in a smaller area centered around the Market Bridge.  This area is highly patrolled by the Imperial Watch.


Places of Note

The Jewel of the River is a high-end inn that offers both dinner and entertainment, usually musical acts of some kind.

The Gilded Stage is a popular theater, showcasing works of local playwrights.  It is well known for the debut theater of the famous actor, Chalinus Maltinus.

River Tavern is found in an old wooden building with a large sign showing a picture of a river beside a tankard.  Close to the wharf, it's a popular site for traders and river pilots, and not an uncommon place for backroom deals.  The owner and bartender, a portly man known only as Gusto, serves beer, cheap wine, and few basic food items.  Gusto always seems to have spilled drink or food on his apron, but he keeps his handlebar moustache meticulous.

Firelight is a reputable establishment for those seeking companionship.  Its clients have discerning tastes that seek companions for public functions as well as more private encounters. More than one noble from Wyvern Towers has discretely visited.

The Buttered Biscuit is a bakery run by Liam Crow.

Cute As A Button Boutique is a small but popular shop, mostly for refined and tasteful dresses.

The Market Bridge crosses the River Oenus to the Overlook neighborhood of Gravus' Gate.   The tall bridge spans up river from the last of the Tradefair docks.

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Thesserram

Thesserram is a Solari under Kennick. He is a tall, muscular, and usually shirtless Caithan. He has numerous scars across his body. He was said he was once a slave, but does not speak of his past with any details.

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Keepers

The Keepers are priests and priestess of Lotrad, goddess of death.  They wage a constant struggle to educate people about the goddess, proclaiming that she is a friend to mortals. She brings cessation of pain and suffering, grants peace to those ravaged by age, and makes room for the birth of new souls. Lotrad is an extension of nature, a part of the cycle of life and death. In this way, she is no more evil than a bolt of lightning or rainstorm. She claims the souls of the dead because that is her role, not because it brings her any pleasure or glee. 

Not surprisingly, even the clerics of Lotrad are shrouded in folktales and rumor. Many people look upon these priests as bad luck. At the same time, when a friend or family member passes away, people call upon these priests without hesitation. When it comes to the realm of the dead, there is no one else to call upon.

The majority of Lotrad's clerics remain part of a specific congregation and temple, usually as part of a community. From the moment the cleric recites his vows to the moment of his death, he cares for the spiritual well-being and death needs of his congregation. He oversees funerals, assists with proper burial traditions (which vary depending on the race and culture in question, such as burial or cremation), and comforts the living. The Keepers also work to educate people about the meaning of death and its role in the mortal existence. They teach that death is a natural event, not something to be feared. They also teach about death's inevitability, and the importance of preparing for your demise properly.

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