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==1. Skystone Obelisk== | ==1. Skystone Obelisk== | ||
− | Carved and polished from raw hematite | + | Carved and polished from raw hematite, the obelisk stands as an interdict of elemental iron against the encroachment of the Fae. |
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==2. Tower of London== | ==2. Tower of London== | ||
− | + | Known as the King's Fortress, the tower is actually a vast property that serves the dual purpose of royal residence and prison to offenders of noble birth during this time. | |
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==3. River Market== | ==3. River Market== | ||
− | A vast arrangement of stalls and pavilions, the great open air market is a gathering place, news depot, rumor mill, and provisionary. | + | A vast arrangement of stalls and pavilions, the great open air market is a gathering place, news depot, rumor mill, and provisionary. Visited by servants and working class alike, it is said to be the beating heart of London's underground. |
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==4. Reveler's Gardens== | ==4. Reveler's Gardens== | ||
− | Maintained by the | + | Maintained by the coin of a French despot, these grand gardens are the cultivated and cultured site of numerous tawdry galas throughout the year. |
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==5. Explorer's Museum== | ==5. Explorer's Museum== | ||
− | Built in the style of a great Greek temple, the museum houses a vast collection of treasures from around the world | + | Built in the style of a great Greek temple, the museum houses a vast collection of treasures from around the world. They even have a secret display of Fae artifacts. |
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==6. Queen's Palace== | ==6. Queen's Palace== | ||
In most regencies, this secluded villa is the retreat of the queen, meant to allow her to step away from court life. Victoria makes only occasional use of it. | In most regencies, this secluded villa is the retreat of the queen, meant to allow her to step away from court life. Victoria makes only occasional use of it. | ||
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==7. Maiden of Pain Abbey== | ==7. Maiden of Pain Abbey== | ||
Built over an ancient Sidhe mound, strange occurrences are known to happen in and around the abbey, particularly during the full and new moons. | Built over an ancient Sidhe mound, strange occurrences are known to happen in and around the abbey, particularly during the full and new moons. | ||
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==8. Templar Hospital== | ==8. Templar Hospital== | ||
Disbanded five centuries prior, it is a bit of a mystery why the house of healing was named after the crusader arm of the church, but it is believed to be linked to the Knights Hospitaller inheriting their legacy. Templar Hospital is the source of dire tales regarding medical experimentation performed on the Fae. | Disbanded five centuries prior, it is a bit of a mystery why the house of healing was named after the crusader arm of the church, but it is believed to be linked to the Knights Hospitaller inheriting their legacy. Templar Hospital is the source of dire tales regarding medical experimentation performed on the Fae. | ||
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==9. Monastery Bridge== | ==9. Monastery Bridge== | ||
− | + | Monetary bridge crosses the Darkwater (Thames) River into Westminster. | |
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==10. Blackeep Bridge== | ==10. Blackeep Bridge== | ||
Though the fortress had long since fallen, the bridge that once led to its gates is still named for the Black Keep. | Though the fortress had long since fallen, the bridge that once led to its gates is still named for the Black Keep. | ||
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==11. London Bridge== | ==11. London Bridge== | ||
The newly constructed stone arch bridge has only recently replaced its medieval predecessor, and remains the oldest crossing of the Darkwater (Thames). | The newly constructed stone arch bridge has only recently replaced its medieval predecessor, and remains the oldest crossing of the Darkwater (Thames). | ||
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==12. Guild Arcana== | ==12. Guild Arcana== | ||
− | + | Ancient beyon6d reckoning, the Guild Arcana is home to the masters of the magical arts and the journeymen and apprentices they train. The Church continues to give lip service to disapproval, but the crown supports the guild, and the church no longer has the power to stand against the crown. | |
− | + | ==13. Hexen Ward== | |
+ | Untrained arcanists go violently mad as their powers become unpredictable. If these young wizards do not learn control somewhere, they have to be put down - a prospect often fraught with considerable collateral damage. | ||
− | + | This is why the Hexen Ward exists. It is a place where those who have control of their powers bring younglings without control to learn self mastery before a death sentence is levied against them. | |
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− | + | Unlike the sweeping majesty and near endless resources of the Guild, the Ward is an impoverished cluster of decaying buildings in a ramshackle neighborhood, where trained students are expected to help both with educating and providing for the younglings of the community. | |
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