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.