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ORGANIZATIONS OF PRAXIS CITY
There are other
important organizations besides the Noble Houses. In brief, these include
the following, in order of prominance:
Church of Saint Kord - The
Church of Saint Kord is not only the spiritual center of the city for humans,
the Church is also the unifying force for the different military companies,
providing training for the Militia, Garrison and the Town Watch in the nearby
grounds of the Citadel.
The Sanctuary of Saint Yondalla - Managed by Sister Dalla, the Sanctuary is the center of Folke culture and
community activity. The Sanctuary is often in competition with the Earth Mother
(Druidic) religion, although this is lost on many of the congregation of Saint
Yondalla, who freely worship both.
Ganron's School of Conjuring - The School of Conjuring is headed by the Town Mage Ganron, an elderly Elven
wizard specializing in transportational magic and the conjuring of elemental
spirits. Ganron has many apprentices, who are required to shave their heads
until they attain second level. Protected by a massive Shield Guardian, the
School of Conjuring is also home to the only Kobold resident of the city,
a sorcerer named Del Rook, who has abandoned the nearby Kobold Outpost to
study with Ganron. There are rumors, however, of stranger things than Kobolds
in Ganron's keep. There are at least two warriors from the Town Watch that
daily guard the only entrance to the tower.
Wanderer's College and Theater - The Wanderer's College is a Bardic institution of learning, which includes
representatives of the College of Archeological Studies and League of the
Boot and Trail. The College is run by Shanty the Wanderer and the Sage Octavius
Savage. Not only are Bards trained here; education is free to the children
of the townspeople. The Wanderer's College has a recent addition; Jelnik Fireman,
a centaur Bard who is also an Ambassador for the Centaur Territory. Wanderer
College has a large outside amphitheater for discussions and the occasional
evening play. Inside, there are extensive libraries and classroms, as well
as living quarters for the College staff and many of its Bardic members.
The Monastery - Overseen by the Church of Saint Kord, this fledgling gathering of monks
under Jonah Savage is trying to establish an Order in Praxis City. The townspeople
muse about secret orders within the Order itself, but then again, the people
of Praxis will gossip about anything.
The Customs House - All
sea traders and visitors who sail into Praxis are required to register at
the Customs House. Regular ships that check in here include the Rebel Law,
a cargo ship that regularly goes between Roanoke and Praxis City, and the
Chicora Belle, a transport ship that ferries between Praxis and the Kingdom
of Aug.
Porticullis - Porticullis is the only gate into Praxis City. Those who would enter the
city myst cross one bridge over a moat into the Porticullis, where they are
searched and positively identified by Watch warriors and at least one Watch
Officer (fighter). Residents of Praxis, farmers and native traders all possess
a bronze coin-sized disc that identifies their status. These disks are checked
with the registry for a description and name, which are in turn checked by
the Town Watch, who keep records of all traffic in and out of the city. After
being both identified and verified, the visitors must cross another bridge
over the moat to enter the equally guarded Main Gate, where they may be double-checked
by the Town Watch.
Fort Stormshadow - Named for the famed elven ranger Dalomer Stormshadow, a hero of the Lizard
War who is said to haunt the battlements, Fort Stormshadow is mostly staffed
by dwarves from the Stonethrower Company and the Ket Archer Company. The Fort
is commanded by Captain Mently Manian, whos is also the head of House Manian.
Goldwing Bastion - Equipped with Elven archers, Dwarven catapults, Garrison and Augmented militia
members; this is another integral part of the city's defenses.
Mistletoe Bastion - Near the Orc Quarter, this bastion is identical to the Goldwing Bastion
in terms of personel, except for its slightly larger contingent of Town Watchers.
The West Watchtower - The West Watchtower is the forward headquarters for the Garrison, and where
at least two Orc Strike teams are on duty at all times.
Half-Moon Earthworks - Located forward of the North Wall, these crude battlements are home to at
least one Orc Strike Team, although sometimes augmented by members of the
Orc Company. Since no threat is expected from the Centaur Territory, there
is no priority to strengthen the defenses here, although a nominal force always
mans this approach to the city.
The Gideon House - Located within the Orc District, Gideon House is a safehouse for Half-orcs
that have been mistreated or abused by society. Founded by Brent Tully, an
Acolyte with Saint Kord's Church; the Gideon House preaches racial equality
and equal rights for the Half-orc population of Praxis. It is currently being
run by a half-elven woman named Sela.
The Opium Den - Tucked away within the dark and sinister alleys off the Bay Market district,
is a small lounge known simply as the Opium Den. Run by the Halfling unaffectionatly
called Mister Moneybags, it is a home away from home for the disenchanted
opium addicts that need to feed their addiction. This is not a place for the
feint of heart.
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