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This is why the ''Hexen Ward'' exists. It is a place where those who have control bring younglings without control to learn self mastery before madness and death can take them. | This is why the ''Hexen Ward'' exists. It is a place where those who have control bring younglings without control to learn self mastery before madness and death can take them. | ||
| − | Unlike the sweeping majesty and near endless resources of the Guild, the Ward is an impoverished cluster of decaying buildings in a ramshackle neighborhood, framed on | + | Unlike the sweeping majesty and near endless resources of the ''Guild'', the ''Ward'' is an impoverished cluster of decaying buildings in a ramshackle neighborhood, framed on all sides by criminals and hard men. |
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Revision as of 07:25, 29 January 2024
1. Skystone Obelisk
Carved and polished from raw hematite in Egypt, the obelisk stands as an interdiction of elemental iron against the encroachment of the Fae.
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.
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. Visited by servants and working class alike, it is said to be the beating heart of London's underground.
4. Reveler's Gardens
Maintained by the coin of a French despot, these grand gardens are the cultivated and cultured site of numerous tawdry galas throughout the year.
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. They even have a secret display of Fae artifacts.
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.
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.
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.
9. Monastery Bridge
Monetary bridge crosses the Darkwater (Thames) River into Westminster.
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.
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).
12. Guild Arcana
Ancient beyond 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, their senses opened to the dark light of the Fae, which draws them like moths to the flame. If they don't learn to shut out that unholy call, their minds are torn asunder, but often not before they are used to wreak much harm.
This is why the Hexen Ward exists. It is a place where those who have control bring younglings without control to learn self mastery before madness and death can take them.
Unlike the sweeping majesty and near endless resources of the Guild, the Ward is an impoverished cluster of decaying buildings in a ramshackle neighborhood, framed on all sides by criminals and hard men.
