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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Ministry of Imports

Part of the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Imports serves as a cornerstone in the economic infrastructure of the Empire, tasked with overseeing and regulating all goods entering the empire. Its mandate encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, from enforcing trade policies and tariffs to ensuring the compliance of imported goods with safety and quality standards. The Ministry plays a critical role in facilitating trade agreements, working closely with foreign entities to secure favorable terms that bolster the Empire's economic prosperity. Within its purview also lies the crucial task of monitoring and managing the importation of strategic resources, such as the highly coveted Arcstones, ensuring these vital materials are allocated efficiently and responsibly to serve the Empire's interests.

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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

Sand Enclave

Located in the Downriver Ward, the Sand Enclave is a small neighborhood that's home to a majority of Sentra's Elven residents. The neighborhood plainly has better streets and Imperial Watch presence than Rattlestone. Whereas the Sand Enclave is a place where citizens and tourists alike can visit to get a feel for "the life of elves" and a taste of Desert architecture, the Rattlestone neighborhood is a more authentic look at the actual life of an elf in the city.

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Ragor

Ragor is a boisterous Orc that spends a lot of his time at The Gilded Stage where he offers writing advice to Artur on his new play, and serves as a producer. Years ago, he traveled with the famous Solarian. He spends a lot of time with Spruce.

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Lords' Chamber

In the intricate tapestry of Sentran nobility, the Lords' Chamber is composed of Houses that have, through the centuries, left indelible marks on the Empire. Initially, the Houses that helped form the Empire held automatic seats in the Lords' Chamber. These were families with deep roots in Sentran history, contributing to the Empire's foundation.

As Houses rose and fell, the Empire recognized the need for a dynamic selection process. A House must not only prove noble ancestry through rigorous genealogical records but also undergo arcane blood testing to affirm their magical lineage. Also recognizing that political power should not be bestowed upon a House unable to sustain itself, there is a stringent financial stability requirement. A House needs to showcase a certain level of wealth or capital to participate in the governance of the Empire. The selection process ensures that the members have the resources and heritage to contribute actively to the Empire's well-being.

The Lords' Chamber consists of fifty-one members, all of which are part of a noble family. The Praetor leads legislative sessions of the chamber. They share equal legislative power with both the Governors' Chamber and the Chamber of Arcane, and together they can veto an Imperial decree.


High Speaker
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