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

Gilded Stage

The Gilded Stage is a sturdy stone building, standing about three stories tall. It's the largest building on the block by far, making it a prominent structure on the street.  During the night, especially when there is a performance, bright lights shine along the front of the building.  A wide set of steps lined with metal railings lead up to a double side of doors. 

The Gilded Stage is preparing for their next show, "The Sacrifice of Solarian" getting together cast and crew.  Artur Polinus is the author of the play, and manager of the theater. Nestor Soranus is the theater's owner.  Other employees of the theater include:

  • Meriel Ravenstone, the "Card Lady"
  • Kappa Adolus, actor playing the role of Solarian.  Deceased.
  • Chalinus Maltinus, a famous actor playing the role of Ragor.
  • Allora Vasta, an aspiring actress in her first big role, playing the part of Lita, elven warrior woman.
  • Ragor, an Orc and former traveling companion of Solarian. He works as a story consultant and producer.
  • Spruce, a young Nezumi working in the prop department.

There have been Solari protestors outside the building.

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Shan

Shan is the leader of the White Daggers, a street gang operating mostly out of the Warrens.  She has no love of authority figures, and dislikes any attempts by law enforcement or the Cornys Family to encroach on what she considers her territory.  She is also protective—perhaps overly so—of the people of the Warrens.  Like many of them, she arrived in the city as a refugee fleeing the devastation caused by Akkad's undead army.

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Scorpions

The Scorpions are an elven street gang that operates in the Rattlestone neighborhood. They've been working to expand their influence against the Hammerfall, and have made strides in their goals since the Hammerfall lost the bulk of their Bane. 

The Scorpions consider themselves pro-elf, although others may say they are reactionary fundamentalists. They mutilate the ears of their non-elven enemies.

Their recent push in Rattlestone has caused some concern among the non-elf residents and visitors of the neighborhood.

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