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	Banya manages to carry Zephyr’s unconscious body off the Harrison Armory base. She steals one of their ships and contacts her brother, asking him to do his best to cover her tracks. Zephyr wakes up and Banya is relieved. She explains that remembers them, but doesn’t know how she lost her memories to begin with. Zephyr is quiet for a while. Banya begins recounting more and more of the person she used to be, getting increasingly frustrated and frantically tapping away at Minesweeper until she fails a level for the first time and asks why she had to remember. Zephyr just says they’re sorry. They ride in silence until Zephyr mentions that they can’t continue on the run from Harrison Armory and SSC forever. Banya asks why again, a little more calmly this time. Zephyr tells Banya to give them up. Banya screams “no”. Banya’s brother alerts them to the fact that they’re being pursued. Banya is a good pilot, but no one can run forever, and eventually they’re cornered. People from both SSC and HA board the ship. Zephyr uses their immense strength to shove Banya into an escape pod. Then, they rig themself to blow up. Banya’s pod leaves the ship as a massive stylized Minesweeper explosion goes off.		Banya manages to carry Zephyr’s unconscious body off the Harrison Armory base. She steals one of their ships and contacts her brother, asking him to do his best to cover her tracks. Zephyr wakes up and Banya is relieved. She explains that remembers them, but doesn’t know how she lost her memories to begin with. Zephyr is quiet for a while. Banya begins recounting more and more of the person she used to be, getting increasingly frustrated and frantically tapping away at Minesweeper until she fails a level for the first time and asks why she had to remember. Zephyr just says they’re sorry. They ride in silence until Zephyr mentions that they can’t continue on the run from Harrison Armory and SSC forever. Banya asks why again, a little more calmly this time. Zephyr tells Banya to give them up. Banya screams “no”. Banya’s brother alerts them to the fact that they’re being pursued. Banya is a good pilot, but no one can run forever, and eventually they’re cornered. People from both SSC and HA board the ship. Zephyr uses their immense strength to shove Banya into an escape pod. Then, they rig themself to blow up. Banya’s pod leaves the ship as a massive stylized Minesweeper explosion goes off.

			Banya gets another message from Zephyr that was set to be sent in the event of their death: “Are you ready to live now?”. She stares down at the message for several seconds, then nods to herself. Banya’s escape pod lands on her home planet. She’s greeted by her brother. At this point, it’s revealed that he’s more of a friend she’s taken under her wing than an actual relative. She tells him she’s going back to her old job, which confuses him. Banya just smiles. The movie ends.
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Play by Play

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	At the party, Banya and Zephyr are both dressed reasonably well, but not nearly well enough for the environment. The movie shows Banya plotting multiple routes of escape, once again like eliminating various obstacles like in a Minesweeper level. Max Great insists that they enjoy themselves before getting down to business. Zephyr seemingly disappears, which worries Banya until she gets swept up in a brutal game of “advanced” blackjack. Banya manages to come in second with her intuition and quick thinking. Then, she hears Zephyr singing and her voice is beautiful. So beautiful that it’s distracting for most people, Banya and Max Great excluded. He tells Banya that she really does have the makings of someone born below their means. He offers to cut her a deal in exchange for Zephyr. Banya’s memories play out again in auditory form, even clearer than before: “Why aren’t you dead yet?” Banya grabs Max and takes him hostage with her concealed combat knife. She and Zephyr get away from the party, deciding that killing Max is too much trouble. However, they’re quickly captured by a Harrison Armory soldier named Victoria Grace.		At the party, Banya and Zephyr are both dressed reasonably well, but not nearly well enough for the environment. The movie shows Banya plotting multiple routes of escape, once again like eliminating various obstacles like in a Minesweeper level. Max Great insists that they enjoy themselves before getting down to business. Zephyr seemingly disappears, which worries Banya until she gets swept up in a brutal game of “advanced” blackjack. Banya manages to come in second with her intuition and quick thinking. Then, she hears Zephyr singing and her voice is beautiful. So beautiful that it’s distracting for most people, Banya and Max Great excluded. He tells Banya that she really does have the makings of someone born below their means. He offers to cut her a deal in exchange for Zephyr. Banya’s memories play out again in auditory form, even clearer than before: “Why aren’t you dead yet?” Banya grabs Max and takes him hostage with her concealed combat knife. She and Zephyr get away from the party, deciding that killing Max is too much trouble. However, they’re quickly captured by a Harrison Armory soldier named Victoria Grace.

			As Banya is unconscious, she dreams. Memories begin clicking into place. She’s buried and she needs to claw her way out of her mechanized grave. So she claws at the smoking rubble and coughs up blood and shoves her way to the surface. It’s a suffocating series of minutes. Banya eventually climbs out from the ruins of her mech: a Sherman with a freedom flag plastered on the front. The person who addresses her is Victoria Grace standing atop a Barbarossa—her commanding officer? She’s the one who asks why Banya isn’t dead yet. Someone sends her a message, but Banya doesn’t see what it is or who it’s from. Then, she wakes up, and she’s in a jail cell slated for interrogation.

			The interrogation is like slumping through a Minesweeper level while drunk. Banya can’t quite figure out how to make the right moves or say the right things. Victoria Grace enters the interrogation room. She looks saddened and disgusted by Banya’s presence, mentioning that she always thought Banya was too good to be true: by all rights Banya is a traitor to HA and deserves to die. Victoria has only come to see what pathetic defense Banya could possibly muster for herself. Banya proceeds to slip her restraints take out the room’s guards, her senses firing on overload. Victoria wears a nasty smirk, seeming to have wanted the chance to fight Banya herself. The two face off in a brutally realistic depiction of hand-to-hand combat. As Banya is about to be choked out, she remembers the message. It was from Zephyr: “Are you ready to live now?” Banya breaks out of Victoria’s grip and snaps her neck. She immediately starts violently scouring the facility to find Zephyr. When she finds them, Zephyr is unconscious.

			Banya manages to carry Zephyr’s unconscious body off the Harrison Armory base. She steals one of their ships and contacts her brother, asking him to do his best to cover her tracks. Zephyr wakes up and Banya is relieved. She explains that remembers them, but doesn’t know how she lost her memories to begin with. Zephyr is quiet for a while. Banya begins recounting more and more of the person she used to be, getting increasingly frustrated and frantically tapping away at Minesweeper until she fails a level for the first time and asks why she had to remember. Zephyr just says they’re sorry. They ride in silence until Zephyr mentions that they can’t continue on the run from Harrison Armory and SSC forever. Banya asks why again, a little more calmly this time. Zephyr tells Banya to give them up. Banya screams “no”. Banya’s brother alerts them to the fact that they’re being pursued. Banya is a good pilot, but no one can run forever, and eventually they’re cornered. People from both SSC and HA board the ship. Zephyr uses their immense strength to shove Banya into an escape pod. Then, they rig themself to blow up. Banya’s pod leaves the ship as a massive stylized Minesweeper explosion goes off.
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Minesweeper

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	== Minesweeper ==		== Minesweeper ==
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			=== Premise ===
			Banya Villoris is a Minesweeper by trade: someone paid to disarm the mines and other lethal weapons left behind by mega corporation conflict. She’s content enough with her work, until she encounters the mysterious Zephyr and her buried memories start digging themselves up.

			=== Play by Play ===
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	The movie starts with the classic Minesweeper music and a showcase of someone quickly completing a complex level before it transitions into 3D animation: the music swells and takes on a much more intense feel while a woman in a heavily customized Everest begins disarming mines. It’s clear that the planet she’s on has been devastated by war and she passes by symbols of various mega corporations. The camera pans up to the title: MINESWEEPER.		The movie starts with the classic Minesweeper music and a showcase of someone quickly completing a complex level before it transitions into 3D animation: the music swells and takes on a much more intense feel while a woman in a heavily customized Everest begins disarming mines. It’s clear that the planet she’s on has been devastated by war and she passes by symbols of various mega corporations. The camera pans up to the title: MINESWEEPER.
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	At the party, Banya and Zephyr are both dressed reasonably well, but not nearly well enough for the environment. The movie shows Banya plotting multiple routes of escape, once again like eliminating various obstacles like in a Minesweeper level. Max Great insists that they enjoy themselves before getting down to business. Zephyr seemingly disappears, which worries Banya until she gets swept up in a brutal game of “advanced” blackjack. Banya manages to come in second with her intuition and quick thinking. Then, she hears Zephyr singing and her voice is beautiful. So beautiful that it’s distracting for most people, Banya and Max Great excluded. He tells Banya that she really does have the makings of someone born below their means. He offers to cut her a deal in exchange for Zephyr. Banya’s memories play out again in auditory form, even clearer than before: “Why aren’t you dead yet?” Banya grabs Max and takes him hostage with her concealed combat knife. She and Zephyr get away from the party, deciding that killing Max is too much trouble. However, they’re quickly captured by a Harrison Armory soldier named Victoria Grace.		At the party, Banya and Zephyr are both dressed reasonably well, but not nearly well enough for the environment. The movie shows Banya plotting multiple routes of escape, once again like eliminating various obstacles like in a Minesweeper level. Max Great insists that they enjoy themselves before getting down to business. Zephyr seemingly disappears, which worries Banya until she gets swept up in a brutal game of “advanced” blackjack. Banya manages to come in second with her intuition and quick thinking. Then, she hears Zephyr singing and her voice is beautiful. So beautiful that it’s distracting for most people, Banya and Max Great excluded. He tells Banya that she really does have the makings of someone born below their means. He offers to cut her a deal in exchange for Zephyr. Banya’s memories play out again in auditory form, even clearer than before: “Why aren’t you dead yet?” Banya grabs Max and takes him hostage with her concealed combat knife. She and Zephyr get away from the party, deciding that killing Max is too much trouble. However, they’re quickly captured by a Harrison Armory soldier named Victoria Grace.
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== Minesweeper ==
[[File:Minesweeper Movie Poster.jpg|frameless|right]]

The movie starts with the classic Minesweeper music and a showcase of someone quickly completing a complex level before it transitions into 3D animation: the music swells and takes on a much more intense feel while a woman in a heavily customized Everest begins disarming mines. It’s clear that the planet she’s on has been devastated by war and she passes by symbols of various mega corporations. The camera pans up to the title: MINESWEEPER.

The main character, Banya Villora, disarms the last mine and immediately gets a video call from her younger brother. She answers and the two of them discuss his education and how he’s more interested in joining up with HORUS than becoming some fix-it boy for Union. Banya insists that he take his degree seriously and the two get into a bit of an argument. On the side, Banya is playing the actual game Minesweeper as a way to keep herself calm.

After the conversation with her brother, Banya slumps back in her pilot seat with a sigh, but successfully beats the Minesweeper level. She mutters something about people needing to be solved like levels and then begins heading to another sector of the planet for further mine cleanup. However, when she gets there, she sees a person in a cloak hiding behind an outcropping of rubble. There are Harrison Armory and SSC aligned mechs alternating between combatting each other and scanning the perimeter. The person is clearly injured. Banya freezes, debating whether or not to involve herself. Then, she gets a headache. The audience hears garbled words and sees a series of blurred memories. Banya decides to intervene.

Banya manages to retrieve the cloaked figure, who gets into the passenger section of her cockpit with surprise, but without complaint. However, her intervention results in getting caught in the conflict between HA and SSC. Banya goes into full on evasive maneuver mode. The animation displays the conflict similarly to the Minesweeper level she just cleared: she dodges Dusk Wing rifle shots, a series of Tokugawa torch swings, jumps over the full blast of a Sherman’s ZF4 Solidcore, and lets herself get carefully ping ponged between a Jünger and a Metalmark before finally getting away. However, as Banya and her cloaked passenger escape, one of the SSC-aligned mech fighters seems to ping Banya’s mech specifically: inside his cockpit, the pilot raises an eyebrow.

Banya and the cloaked figure, who reveals that their name is Zephyr, have the chance to talk. Banya begins to question Zaphyr about what they were doing and why it looked like HA and SSC were searching for them, but Zephyr interrupts. They instead ask what Banya thinks she’s doing, to which Banya takes offense since she saved their life. Zephyr seems disappointed, but reveals that both HA and SSC want them for their various “stolen” implants: things that make them both an ideal soldier and ideal luxury entertainment. Zephyr abruptly discards their cloak, revealing an entirely cybernetic body. Banya immediately looks away, but then looks back and gains a look of intense sympathy. Her head hurts again. Banya’s brother calls, revealing that he’s has remote access to Banya’s Everest and that someone has pinged her mech to track it.

Banya immediately gets her Everest back onto her small deployment ship. Zephyr comments that she’s a good pilot. Banya says she has to be and doesn’t further comment. As the deployment ship leaves the planet’s atmosphere, Banya is contacted by her manager, who wants to confirm that all the leftover mines were removed. Banya stumbles over herself, talking about the seemingly reignited mega corp conflict, but her superior is uninterested. She’s about to lie when a second hail comes through: it’s the previously shown SSC pilot who introduces himself as Max Great. He invites both Banya and Zephyr to a luxury party on a dedicated party planet, offering them a chance to simply talk. The threat of making an enemy of SSC is obvious. Banya is caught between trying to refuse for reasons she isn’t entirely certain of and wanting to do what’s “safer”. Zephyr agrees on both their behalves. The two of them sit in silence for some time. Banya’s blurred memories play out again, more slowly this time. The audience sees her Everest in a smashed heap.

It takes days to get to the party planet, and Banya and Zephyr spend that time talking. It’s sometimes awkward and sometimes like they’re old friends. Banya regularly spends intervals of travel playing different rounds of Minesweeper. Zephyr peeks over her shoulder sometimes, expression unreadable. At one point, Banya asks why Zephyr was to quick to agree to Max Great’s terms. Zephyr simply says that it was what needed to be done, whether Banya realized that or not.

At the party, Banya and Zephyr are both dressed reasonably well, but not nearly well enough for the environment. The movie shows Banya plotting multiple routes of escape, once again like eliminating various obstacles like in a Minesweeper level. Max Great insists that they enjoy themselves before getting down to business. Zephyr seemingly disappears, which worries Banya until she gets swept up in a brutal game of “advanced” blackjack. Banya manages to come in second with her intuition and quick thinking. Then, she hears Zephyr singing and her voice is beautiful. So beautiful that it’s distracting for most people, Banya and Max Great excluded. He tells Banya that she really does have the makings of someone born below their means. He offers to cut her a deal in exchange for Zephyr. Banya’s memories play out again in auditory form, even clearer than before: “Why aren’t you dead yet?” Banya grabs Max and takes him hostage with her concealed combat knife. She and Zephyr get away from the party, deciding that killing Max is too much trouble. However, they’re quickly captured by a Harrison Armory soldier named Victoria Grace.

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The Scarlet Shadow

Datsadness — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:01:17 GMT

Mission History

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	s026 lirizel elf with sandskimmer boat recruited PCs for convoluted plan, wanted to get past a prismatic sphere somewhere and needed alchemical frost to defeat one of the color layers, plan involved 'web of favors' and trying to get a caravan of goat-drawn carts carrying alchemy equipment to a certain location, sailed to a joshua tree then use borrowed tree stride spell to teleport to the deep desert looking for a shrine, intercepted by sphinx, asked semi-obscure riddles then revealed a temple entrance buried under the sand, "athenaeum of Djehuti" which is apparently an ancient temple to Moradin (this whole section was referencing the quelmar brightwater campaign), wandered through labyrinth and found decapitated minotaur who had his head sewn back on and was semi-resurrected, non-hostile just wanted to smoke hash and make friends so he led us out of the maze and to the "narthex of the moon", used reflected light beams from outside to activate portal on wall which led to quelmar's moon, barren gray landscape, started taking sunburn damage but found pit with hermit living inside, eros the hermit wanted us to recover large gemstone egg from feywild in exchange for making alchemical frost, opened portal, met with archfey sylvara who said she wanted some local hags dead or evicted in exchange for egg, traveled through planar forest to 'cottage' which was just an illusionary screen hags were hiding behind, attacked by three hags, they had mostly debuffs so fight was irritating but not super lethal, brought heads back to sylvara but she also wanted someone to sacrifice 1 con point to her, dallas sacrificed 2, got special fey ability to avoid creditors, brought egg back to eros, found out he was a gem dragon and egg was his spawn, dragon gave dallas a magic dragonmark because of additional sacrifice, took portal back to quelmar and were mindwiped by feywild to forget location of the moradin temple, paid with magic items from lirizel		s026 lirizel elf with sandskimmer boat recruited PCs for convoluted plan, wanted to get past a prismatic sphere somewhere and needed alchemical frost to defeat one of the color layers, plan involved 'web of favors' and trying to get a caravan of goat-drawn carts carrying alchemy equipment to a certain location, sailed to a joshua tree then use borrowed tree stride spell to teleport to the deep desert looking for a shrine, intercepted by sphinx, asked semi-obscure riddles then revealed a temple entrance buried under the sand, "athenaeum of Djehuti" which is apparently an ancient temple to Moradin (this whole section was referencing the quelmar brightwater campaign), wandered through labyrinth and found decapitated minotaur who had his head sewn back on and was semi-resurrected, non-hostile just wanted to smoke hash and make friends so he led us out of the maze and to the "narthex of the moon", used reflected light beams from outside to activate portal on wall which led to quelmar's moon, barren gray landscape, started taking sunburn damage but found pit with hermit living inside, eros the hermit wanted us to recover large gemstone egg from feywild in exchange for making alchemical frost, opened portal, met with archfey sylvara who said she wanted some local hags dead or evicted in exchange for egg, traveled through planar forest to 'cottage' which was just an illusionary screen hags were hiding behind, attacked by three hags, they had mostly debuffs so fight was irritating but not super lethal, brought heads back to sylvara but she also wanted someone to sacrifice 1 con point to her, dallas sacrificed 2, got special fey ability to avoid creditors, brought egg back to eros, found out he was a gem dragon and egg was his spawn, dragon gave dallas a magic dragonmark because of additional sacrifice, took portal back to quelmar and were mindwiped by feywild to forget location of the moradin temple, paid with magic items from lirizel

			s033 (and jan/feb26 downtimes) scarlet shadow pursued a lead about 'lost dwarven bunker that produced artificial diamonds', searched desert and found monument to dragonborn and dwarves fighting dragons, unburied door, couldn't read dwarf runes so went back to arboretum to recruit party, on way back met escaping dwarf slave who translated door (just a warning about only dwarves being allowed in), fully unburied doors to give room for them to open, went down very long entry passage, avoided pit trap filled with black fluid, found small treasury with upper-end but mundane weapons and armor, as well as mysterious lantern, left treasure temporarily behind, passage ended in door guarded by weird gnashing gears trap, door opened and orcs started attacking, inside a larger group of orcs and dragonborn teleported in and headed to strange machine (the diamond press), dwarven ghosts started streaming in but the machine had some sort of magic screen to hold them off, ghosts attacked PCs and surviving guards, party was able to kill the head amethyst dragonborn and flee before too many ghosts arrived, took the other treasures on the way out (lantern turned out to have significance for fighting demons in the megagame)

			megagame2 part1 scarlet shadow and other PCs were sent on relief mission to check on semi-friendly druid shrine (druids turned out to be jackalweres led by medusa), shrine magically shrouded so we were barely able to find it, saw vulture demons guarding entrance who didn't attack until we tried to enter, moved further inside, found many statues of petrified attackers, building full of dead druids, and another building holding druid prisoners guarded by more demons, survivors said the archdruid was last seen getting chased into the shrine, went inside and found medusa druid had also been petrified, minotaur demon was still trying to question the druid about 'fixing' the portals at the shrine, killed minotaur, found Baphomet 'maze' amulet which was accidentally activated by blood, rest of party was teleported away by the amulet while TSS was left to help druids clean up (had to leave game before part2)

			s039 party recruited to check on academic research expedition checking out ruins of possible 'floating city', they wanted some kind of help so the arboretum wanted a report about what they were doing, traveled through desert, fought lone 'sad-hug-monster' with harpoon tentacles, killed it from range then TSS harvested body parts for magic bow, found archaeological dig at the same time as another group of 'ambassadors' who wanted to take over the site, escorted through ruins, saw carvings of workers building floating city but no actual tech, so bad guys got bored and left, researchers then showed us giant blue rock which the city was somehow built around then 'cut loose' so it could float, researchers said they were paying off all their neighbors to leave them alone, so they wanted money from arboretum as well as possible military protection, PCs agreed then asked if there was anything else interesting, tour guide showed them magically locked door with 'puzzle boxes' in front which contained the key to door, party fumbled around with puzzle elements but eventually got door open, they found a tunnel with warning signs saying it led to the underdark and that the door would seal behind them, so they put off that mission and merely went back to town to deliver report

	== Current Magic Gear ==		== Current Magic Gear ==

Arc 3: The Magister's Masquerade

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	=== '''ARC SUBPLOT: FAMILY TIES''' ===		=== '''ARC SUBPLOT: FAMILY TIES''' ===
	Ambiance Faira, Astrid Berge, Jalivia de Vaironne, Amadeus Orpheus Hart		Ambiance Faira, Astrid Berge, Jalivia de Vaironne, Amadeus Orpheus Hart, Vaerith Stormaeris
			The history of the Magister's Masquerade, year after year, is something that is publically accessible, and yet few people actually find time to research. Back in the days when Deroulex was new and just starting out on its journey, the dance used to be a fundraising event for nobles to pitch in towards the success of the students. The noble presence at Deroulex has kept itself intact, and nobles are welcome to attend the dance to see the fruits of their donations. Whether indirectly or directly, this undoubtedly puts some of you under a lot of pressure.
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	=== '''CORDIALLY INVITED''' ===		=== '''CORDIALLY INVITED''' ===
	'''Main Party:''' Lardriira'xyra Nallisoth, Grimmwood drifting by Jormungandr, Jalivia de Vaironne, Ambiance Faira, Astrid Berge, Amadeus Oprheus Hart		'''Main Party:''' Lardriira'xyra Nallisoth, Grimmwood drifting by Jormungandr, Jalivia de Vaironne, Ambiance Faira, Astrid Berge, Amadeus Oprheus Hart
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			'''Main Party:''' [Members go here]
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			=== '''FATE AT FURYGALE''' ===
			'''Main Party''': [Members go here]
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			=== '''DRESSING FOR SUCCESS''' ===
	'''Main Party:''' [Members go here]		'''Main Party:''' [Members go here]
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Father Jackson Weber

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Father Jackson Weber

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'''{{PAGENAME}} '''is a Weird/Priest in the Circle of Allure and Altars, and is a player character in Arc 4 of Qandela Obscura, played by Amia. He is a devout follower of The Ascendancy and one of the main founders of the religion within the new nation of Hillia.

<blockquote>'''CANDLEA OBSCURA – INTERNAL DOSSIER'''

'''OPERATIVE FILE: J. WEBER'''

'''Codename''': ''N/A''

'''Designation''': Weird-Priest (Active Field)

'''Assigned Circle''': [Circle of Allure and Altars]

'''Status''': Active

'''Clearance Level''': Provisional II – Limited Autonomy

'''Last Observed Bleed Exposure''': 9/6/39

''Compiled by: Candela Operative M. Korovin,''

''Observational Liaison Unit''

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In The Shadows of a Willow

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	'''Whales''' are large mammalian animals that dwell in the oceans of [[Quelmar]].		'''Whales''' are large mammalian animals that dwell in the oceans of [[Quelmar]], rarely seen except by those willing to travel deep into the ocean or far out from the shore.

	As late as 466 [[PR]] many people still believed that whales were make-believe, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary.		As late as 466 [[PR]] many people still believed that whales were make-believe, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary.
	== Superstitions ==		== Superstitions ==
	Some believed that birds were effective wards against whales.		Some believed that birds were effective wards against whales, including [[Aarakocra]].

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	Aarakocra have also been known to open up portals to the [[Elemental Plane of Air\|Air Plane]] when under stressful situations. In the second [[Infernal Emergence]], aarakocra across the realm were able to save countless lives by bringing them back to the Air Plane.		Aarakocra have also been known to open up portals to the [[Elemental Plane of Air\|Air Plane]] when under stressful situations. In the second [[Infernal Emergence]], aarakocra across the realm were able to save countless lives by bringing them back to the Air Plane.

			=== Effectiveness Against Whales (and Whalefolk) ===
			For reasons not yet fully understood, Whales have an innate fear of large birds, and as such Aarakocra are particularly effective combatants against all thing Whale.

	=== In Quelmar ===		=== In Quelmar ===

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	== [[Qandela Obscura/The Story So Far\|The Story So Far]] ==		== [[Qandela Obscura/The Story So Far\|The Story So Far]] ==

	=== '''The Illusionist and the Alchemist''' ===		=== '''Arc I: The Illusionist and the Alchemist''' ===
	In the shadowy depths of the Eaves, a grim and perplexing pattern began to emerge. Bodies were discovered bearing savage and unusual injuries—lacerations, missing gold fillings, and punctured cheeks. A deadly hunt for gold had taken a twisted turn, revealing a sinister figure, or perhaps something more unnatural, scouring the city for treasure in the most gruesome manner. Amidst this chaos, an alchemist sought the help of Candela Obscura, believing that a hidden trove of ancient artifacts in Oldfaire held the potential to advance their mission in ways yet to be understood.		In the shadowy depths of the Eaves, a grim and perplexing pattern began to emerge. Bodies were discovered bearing savage and unusual injuries—lacerations, missing gold fillings, and punctured cheeks. A deadly hunt for gold had taken a twisted turn, revealing a sinister figure, or perhaps something more unnatural, scouring the city for treasure in the most gruesome manner. Amidst this chaos, an alchemist sought the help of Candela Obscura, believing that a hidden trove of ancient artifacts in Oldfaire held the potential to advance their mission in ways yet to be understood.

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	The investigation took a chilling turn when three thieves, each with a purple crystal embedded in their temples, were apprehended after attempting a series of high-profile robberies. Candela Obscura was tasked with uncovering the force behind these criminals and their nefarious purpose. As the arc reached its climax, the illusionist announced his final performance—one that promised a deadly spectacle. The investigators had to act swiftly, intervening before he could carry out his fatal plan, saving the innocent theatergoers caught in the deadly web. In the final confrontation, the illusionist performed a dangerous ritual—one aimed at merging two individuals into a single, nightmarish entity. Racing against time, the investigators halted the ceremony, saving the alchemist, but not before tragic lives were lost to the ritual’s dark magic.		The investigation took a chilling turn when three thieves, each with a purple crystal embedded in their temples, were apprehended after attempting a series of high-profile robberies. Candela Obscura was tasked with uncovering the force behind these criminals and their nefarious purpose. As the arc reached its climax, the illusionist announced his final performance—one that promised a deadly spectacle. The investigators had to act swiftly, intervening before he could carry out his fatal plan, saving the innocent theatergoers caught in the deadly web. In the final confrontation, the illusionist performed a dangerous ritual—one aimed at merging two individuals into a single, nightmarish entity. Racing against time, the investigators halted the ceremony, saving the alchemist, but not before tragic lives were lost to the ritual’s dark magic.

	=== '''The Herald and the Fang''' ===		=== '''Arc II: The Herald and the Fang''' ===
	Six months after the cataclysmic events at the theater, the investigators were called to the icy isolation of Shrivelineline, tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of Cardinal Reynolds and Cardinal Zeroth—both of whom had been in contact with the recently deceased Divine Herald. Upon examination of the Herald’s body, the investigators found disturbing signs of tampering: a mask affixed to prevent the [[soul]]'s departure and an incision suggesting that poisoned blood had been deliberately extracted. Their investigation soon led them to a list of potential Divine Herald candidates, one of whom, a shadowy figure named Fournier, caught their attention. As they dug deeper, they discovered the enigmatic Melody Wildes, a newcomer from Lacroix, who, along with others, seemed to fall under the sway of a mysterious figure known only as Mr. Woods. Gin, ever watchful, spotted the elusive figure observing them from afar.		Six months after the cataclysmic events at the theater, the investigators were called to the icy isolation of Shrivelineline, tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of Cardinal Reynolds and Cardinal Zeroth—both of whom had been in contact with the recently deceased Divine Herald. Upon examination of the Herald’s body, the investigators found disturbing signs of tampering: a mask affixed to prevent the [[soul]]'s departure and an incision suggesting that poisoned blood had been deliberately extracted. Their investigation soon led them to a list of potential Divine Herald candidates, one of whom, a shadowy figure named Fournier, caught their attention. As they dug deeper, they discovered the enigmatic Melody Wildes, a newcomer from Lacroix, who, along with others, seemed to fall under the sway of a mysterious figure known only as Mr. Woods. Gin, ever watchful, spotted the elusive figure observing them from afar.

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	In the final stages of their pursuit, the investigators discovered that Fournier’s vampyric influence extended even further, reaching into the upper echelons of power—including the Periphery, who now hunted them. Forced to go underground, the team formed an unlikely alliance with the Gerwich Vampyre Hunters, and together, they devised a plan to distribute a true cure for the Red Rash and vampyric infection. Their journey took them to [[La Croix]], where they confronted Fournier, determined to sever her hold over Newfaire. With clever strategy and unyielding determination, they managed to force her to return to La Croix, where she would face her aunt and the high priestess in a ritual sacrifice that had led her to flee her homeland and amass an army of vampyres in Newfaire. With vital information secured, the investigators braced for the next chapter in their battle against the dark forces lurking in the city.		In the final stages of their pursuit, the investigators discovered that Fournier’s vampyric influence extended even further, reaching into the upper echelons of power—including the Periphery, who now hunted them. Forced to go underground, the team formed an unlikely alliance with the Gerwich Vampyre Hunters, and together, they devised a plan to distribute a true cure for the Red Rash and vampyric infection. Their journey took them to [[La Croix]], where they confronted Fournier, determined to sever her hold over Newfaire. With clever strategy and unyielding determination, they managed to force her to return to La Croix, where she would face her aunt and the high priestess in a ritual sacrifice that had led her to flee her homeland and amass an army of vampyres in Newfaire. With vital information secured, the investigators braced for the next chapter in their battle against the dark forces lurking in the city.

	=== The Shadow and the Dream ===		=== Arc III: The Shadow and the Dream ===
	In December of 36 CR, Candela Obscura’s work within the world of the supernatural began as a series of seemingly unrelated supernatural investigations across Newfaire, but each assignment revealed another thread in a vast conspiracy orchestrated by the secretive Umbra Arcanum. The investigators uncovered assassinations disguised as accidents, creatures born from bleed contamination, occult compacts, political corruption, and phenomena manipulating memory, dreams, and identity itself. Central to these mysteries was the apparent death of author and former Candela investigator Lincoln Renfield-Murray, whose murder at Merrick’s Hearth Bakery proved to have been an elaborate deception. As they dismantled occult plots, exposed conspiracies within the courts and government, and crossed paths with rival organizations such as the Nightkeepers and the Red Hand, the ~~Circle~~ slowly realized that every trail ultimately led back to Lincoln, the enigmatic Man with the Ember Eyes, and an ancient force known only as The Dreamer.		In December of 36 CR, Candela Obscura’s work within the world of the supernatural began as a series of seemingly unrelated supernatural investigations across Newfaire, but each assignment revealed another thread in a vast conspiracy orchestrated by the secretive Umbra Arcanum. The investigators uncovered assassinations disguised as accidents, creatures born from bleed contamination, occult compacts, political corruption, and phenomena manipulating memory, dreams, and identity itself. Central to these mysteries was the apparent death of author and former Candela investigator [[Lincoln Renfield-Murray]], whose murder at Merrick’s Hearth Bakery proved to have been an elaborate deception. As they dismantled occult plots, exposed conspiracies within the courts and government, and crossed paths with rival organizations such as the Nightkeepers and the Red Hand, the Investigators slowly realized that every trail ultimately led back to Lincoln, the enigmatic Man with the Ember Eyes, and an ancient force known only as The Dreamer.

	As the investigation deepened, the Circle ventured beyond Newfaire itself. On the legendary Isle of Forgetting they rescued Lightkeeper Piers Corden, uncovered laboratories experimenting on memory and consciousness, and suffered the devastating loss of Lightkeeper Harrison Park. Their pursuit led them into forgotten Vaelonic ruins, where they recovered the Liber Aeternum, captured both Heath Keers and Neriah Saelis, and learned fragments of the ancient history behind the Umbra Arcanum. Meanwhile, Newfaire itself came under assault through supernatural radio broadcasts, rewritten realities, and living stories that blurred fiction and truth. Throughout these investigations the investigators repeatedly encountered evidence that Lincoln had somehow survived his supposed death, eventually discovering him imprisoned beneath Fort Black as the unwilling centerpiece of a consciousness transfer experiment intended to awaken the Dreamer within a human host.		As the investigation deepened, the Circle ventured beyond Newfaire itself. On the legendary Isle of Forgetting they rescued Lightkeeper Piers Corden, uncovered laboratories experimenting on memory and consciousness, and suffered the devastating loss of Lightkeeper Harrison Park. Their pursuit led them into forgotten Vaelonic ruins, where they recovered the Liber Aeternum, captured both Heath Keers and Neriah Saelis, and learned fragments of the ancient history behind the Umbra Arcanum. Meanwhile, Newfaire itself came under assault through supernatural radio broadcasts, rewritten realities, and living stories that blurred fiction and truth. Throughout these investigations the investigators repeatedly encountered evidence that Lincoln had somehow survived his supposed death, eventually discovering him imprisoned beneath Fort Black as the unwilling centerpiece of a consciousness transfer experiment intended to awaken the Dreamer within a human host.

	Although the investigators succeeded in extracting Lincoln from Fort Black, they arrived moments too late to prevent the ritual from beginning. A fragment of the Dreamer’s consciousness merged with Lincoln before the transfer could be interrupted, and the consequences rippled across Quelmar. Reality itself began to fracture as cities twisted into impossible architecture, nightmares bled into waking life, and ordinary people became enthralled beneath the Dreamer’s influence. Seeking answers, the investigators turned to the ancient Resonator, using its extraordinary capabilities to witness the final days of Vaelon and the aftermath of its collapse. Their journeys into the distant past revealed that the Resonator was ~~the~~ ~~surviving~~ ~~descendant~~ of a vast Vaelonic network designed to transfer consciousness across great distances, preserve minds, and bridge worlds. More importantly, they discovered that another Resonator still lay hidden beneath Newfaire itself, buried within the ancient ruins beneath the modern city.		Although the investigators succeeded in extracting Lincoln from Fort Black, they arrived moments too late to prevent the ritual from beginning. A fragment of the Dreamer’s consciousness merged with Lincoln before the transfer could be interrupted, and the consequences rippled across Quelmar. Reality itself began to fracture as cities twisted into impossible architecture, nightmares bled into waking life, and ordinary people became enthralled beneath the Dreamer’s influence. Seeking answers, the investigators turned to the ancient Resonator, using its extraordinary capabilities to witness the final days of Vaelon and the aftermath of its collapse. Their journeys into the distant past revealed that the Resonator was Based on an ancient technology that was a vast Vaelonic network designed to transfer consciousness across great distances, preserve minds, and bridge worlds. More importantly, they discovered that another Resonator still lay hidden beneath Newfaire itself, buried within the ancient ruins beneath the modern city.

	Descending into those forgotten depths, the investigators recovered the knowledge necessary to reactivate the ancient machine and devised one final plan. Rather than attempting to destroy the Dreamer outright, they would imprison him. During the climactic confrontation beneath Newfaire, they lured the ~~Dreamer’s~~ ~~consciousness toward~~ the ~~restored~~ Resonator and used its ancient ~~Vaelonic~~ systems to sever his connection to Lincoln’s body. The machine transferred the Dreamer’s consciousness into an empty, comatose vessel housed within the Resonator itself, trapping the cosmic entity inside a body incapable of waking or exerting its unimaginable power. With the Dreamer imprisoned and Lincoln finally freed from his possession, the nightmare consuming Quelmar receded, reality ~~slowly~~ ~~stabilized~~, and dawn broke over Newfaire once more.		Descending into those forgotten depths, the investigators recovered the knowledge necessary to reactivate the ancient machine and devised one final plan. Rather than attempting to destroy the Dreamer outright, they would imprison him. During the climactic confrontation beneath Newfaire, they lured the Dreamer into the undercity and to the Resonator and used its ancient systems to sever his connection to Lincoln’s body. The machine transferred the Dreamer’s consciousness into an empty, comatose vessel housed within the Resonator itself, trapping the cosmic entity inside a body incapable of waking or exerting its unimaginable power. With the Dreamer imprisoned and Lincoln finally freed from his possession, the nightmare consuming Quelmar receded, reality returned to its prior state, and dawn broke over Newfaire once more. None but those who had taken refuge in the Pharos has any memory of the near apocalypse the Dream enacted upon the world.

	=== Where Worlds Wear Thin ===		=== Arc IV: Where Worlds Wear Thin ===

	== House Rules ==		== House Rules ==

Lincoln Renfield-Murray

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	Years later, Lady Samantha Ravenscroft of Candela Obscura noticed Lincoln’s talents and extended an invitation to join the Circle of Mind & Marrow. At first, Lincoln refused, unwilling to involve others in his struggles. However, his increasingly narrow escapes and the promise that Candela might help him sever his covenant with the nameless entity eventually compelled him to accept.		Years later, Lady Samantha Ravenscroft of Candela Obscura noticed Lincoln’s talents and extended an invitation to join the Circle of Mind & Marrow. At first, Lincoln refused, unwilling to involve others in his struggles. However, his increasingly narrow escapes and the promise that Candela might help him sever his covenant with the nameless entity eventually compelled him to accept.

	In 34 CR, Lincoln joined [[Nesta Archeron~~\|Nesta Acheron~~]], a fellow investigator with her own storied past, as she ventured into the Oldfairen ruins beneath Newfaire alongside Lula, Silas, and Piers to rescue Nesta’s missing sisters, Feyre and Elaine. The harrowing mission brought the group face-to-face with ancient dangers and a crystalline pillar that had taken the lives of several investigators. With the help of both Nesta and Silas, Lincoln banished the pillar to The Flare. The ritual was fraught with danger and as a result, he was freed with the compact with his master.		In 34 CR, Lincoln joined [[Nesta Archeron]], a fellow investigator with her own storied past, as she ventured into the Oldfairen ruins beneath Newfaire alongside Lula, Silas, and Piers to rescue Nesta’s missing sisters, Feyre and Elaine. The harrowing mission brought the group face-to-face with ancient dangers and a crystalline pillar that had taken the lives of several investigators. With the help of both Nesta and Silas, Lincoln banished the pillar to The Flare. The ritual was fraught with danger and as a result, he was freed with the compact with his master.

	The Power Lincoln had gained from the accord with the otherworldly being, who remained nameless, was gone. Lincoln was glad for it.		The Power Lincoln had gained from the accord with the otherworldly being, who remained nameless, was gone. Lincoln was glad for it.
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	A team of investigators from Candela Obscura, [https://quelmarwiki.com/wiki/Qandela_Obscura/The_Story_So_Far#Assignment_#1_-_01/18/25_%22Nothing_Left_but_Teeth_and_Bones...%22 dispatched to investigate the appearance of smoldering specters wandering around The Sidle], discovered that the explosion was caused by a group of men of unknown affiliation or intent. This information was gathered through a psychic vision by the investigator, [[Carmen Baxter]]. During this vision she saw Lincoln saw the culprits, one of whom was apprehended by the team of investigators while looking into the situation with a spectral entity comprised of fire wandering The Sidle that was eventually determined to be a being known as a revenant. The person that was apprehended, Nikoli Sorell, had been following Lincoln for months as evidenced by myriad entries into a journal he had on his person as well as additional items found when searching his home. The purpose of his surveillance of Lincoln and his daily activities remains unclear.		A team of investigators from Candela Obscura, [https://quelmarwiki.com/wiki/Qandela_Obscura/The_Story_So_Far#Assignment_#1_-_01/18/25_%22Nothing_Left_but_Teeth_and_Bones...%22 dispatched to investigate the appearance of smoldering specters wandering around The Sidle], discovered that the explosion was caused by a group of men of unknown affiliation or intent. This information was gathered through a psychic vision by the investigator, [[Carmen Baxter]]. During this vision she saw Lincoln saw the culprits, one of whom was apprehended by the team of investigators while looking into the situation with a spectral entity comprised of fire wandering The Sidle that was eventually determined to be a being known as a revenant. The person that was apprehended, Nikoli Sorell, had been following Lincoln for months as evidenced by myriad entries into a journal he had on his person as well as additional items found when searching his home. The purpose of his surveillance of Lincoln and his daily activities remains unclear.

	One such item was a [[The Strange Journal\|leather bound journal]], written in a strange language. The journal was eventually decoded through the determined efforts of several investigators, including Persephone “Percy” Montgomery, Feyre Acheron and [[Mocking-Bird\|Mocking-bird]]. Once the journal was successfully decoded, it was discovered that Lincoln had been approaching by his old friend and fellow retired Candela Obscura investigator, Jasper Parson, to assist in an investigation to determine the cause of two Candela Obscura researchers, Caleb and Emily Zener. The status of the Zener twins remains unknown, but what is known is that Lincoln had discovered Jasper on the floor of the antique dealers living room, bleeding out.		One such item was a [[The Strange Journal\|leather bound journal]], written in a strange language. The journal was eventually decoded through the determined efforts of several investigators, including Persephone “Percy” Montgomery, [[Feyre Archeron\|Feyre Acheron]] and [[Mocking-Bird\|Mocking-bird]]. Once the journal was successfully decoded, it was discovered that Lincoln had been approaching by his old friend and fellow retired Candela Obscura investigator, Jasper Parson, to assist in an investigation to determine the cause of two Candela Obscura researchers, Caleb and Emily Zener. The status of the Zener twins remains unknown, but what is known is that Lincoln had discovered Jasper on the floor of the antique dealers living room, bleeding out.

	Jasper uttered, ''"Flasta nov mora…".'' Translated from the dead language, Vaelonic, "We've been betrayed...". This revelation told Lincoln that someone was operating within Candela Obscura. But he was unable to determine who had killed his old friend or if they were connected to the disappearance of the twins.		Jasper uttered, ''"Flasta nov mora…".'' Translated from the dead language, Vaelonic, "We've been betrayed...". This revelation told Lincoln that someone was operating within Candela Obscura. But he was unable to determine who had killed his old friend or if they were connected to the disappearance of the twins.

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	== [[Qandela Obscura/The Story So Far\|The Story So Far]] ==		== [[Qandela Obscura/The Story So Far\|The Story So Far]] ==

	==== '''The Illusionist and the Alchemist''' ====		=== '''The Illusionist and the Alchemist''' ===
	In the shadowy depths of the Eaves, a grim and perplexing pattern began to emerge. Bodies were discovered bearing savage and unusual injuries—lacerations, missing gold fillings, and punctured cheeks. A deadly hunt for gold had taken a twisted turn, revealing a sinister figure, or perhaps something more unnatural, scouring the city for treasure in the most gruesome manner. Amidst this chaos, an alchemist sought the help of Candela Obscura, believing that a hidden trove of ancient artifacts in Oldfaire held the potential to advance their mission in ways yet to be understood.		In the shadowy depths of the Eaves, a grim and perplexing pattern began to emerge. Bodies were discovered bearing savage and unusual injuries—lacerations, missing gold fillings, and punctured cheeks. A deadly hunt for gold had taken a twisted turn, revealing a sinister figure, or perhaps something more unnatural, scouring the city for treasure in the most gruesome manner. Amidst this chaos, an alchemist sought the help of Candela Obscura, believing that a hidden trove of ancient artifacts in Oldfaire held the potential to advance their mission in ways yet to be understood.

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	The investigation took a chilling turn when three thieves, each with a purple crystal embedded in their temples, were apprehended after attempting a series of high-profile robberies. Candela Obscura was tasked with uncovering the force behind these criminals and their nefarious purpose. As the arc reached its climax, the illusionist announced his final performance—one that promised a deadly spectacle. The investigators had to act swiftly, intervening before he could carry out his fatal plan, saving the innocent theatergoers caught in the deadly web. In the final confrontation, the illusionist performed a dangerous ritual—one aimed at merging two individuals into a single, nightmarish entity. Racing against time, the investigators halted the ceremony, saving the alchemist, but not before tragic lives were lost to the ritual’s dark magic.		The investigation took a chilling turn when three thieves, each with a purple crystal embedded in their temples, were apprehended after attempting a series of high-profile robberies. Candela Obscura was tasked with uncovering the force behind these criminals and their nefarious purpose. As the arc reached its climax, the illusionist announced his final performance—one that promised a deadly spectacle. The investigators had to act swiftly, intervening before he could carry out his fatal plan, saving the innocent theatergoers caught in the deadly web. In the final confrontation, the illusionist performed a dangerous ritual—one aimed at merging two individuals into a single, nightmarish entity. Racing against time, the investigators halted the ceremony, saving the alchemist, but not before tragic lives were lost to the ritual’s dark magic.

	==== '''The Herald and the Fang''' ====		=== '''The Herald and the Fang''' ===
	Six months after the cataclysmic events at the theater, the investigators were called to the icy isolation of Shrivelineline, tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of Cardinal Reynolds and Cardinal Zeroth—both of whom had been in contact with the recently deceased Divine Herald. Upon examination of the Herald’s body, the investigators found disturbing signs of tampering: a mask affixed to prevent the [[soul]]'s departure and an incision suggesting that poisoned blood had been deliberately extracted. Their investigation soon led them to a list of potential Divine Herald candidates, one of whom, a shadowy figure named Fournier, caught their attention. As they dug deeper, they discovered the enigmatic Melody Wildes, a newcomer from Lacroix, who, along with others, seemed to fall under the sway of a mysterious figure known only as Mr. Woods. Gin, ever watchful, spotted the elusive figure observing them from afar.		Six months after the cataclysmic events at the theater, the investigators were called to the icy isolation of Shrivelineline, tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of Cardinal Reynolds and Cardinal Zeroth—both of whom had been in contact with the recently deceased Divine Herald. Upon examination of the Herald’s body, the investigators found disturbing signs of tampering: a mask affixed to prevent the [[soul]]'s departure and an incision suggesting that poisoned blood had been deliberately extracted. Their investigation soon led them to a list of potential Divine Herald candidates, one of whom, a shadowy figure named Fournier, caught their attention. As they dug deeper, they discovered the enigmatic Melody Wildes, a newcomer from Lacroix, who, along with others, seemed to fall under the sway of a mysterious figure known only as Mr. Woods. Gin, ever watchful, spotted the elusive figure observing them from afar.

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	In the final stages of their pursuit, the investigators discovered that Fournier’s vampyric influence extended even further, reaching into the upper echelons of power—including the Periphery, who now hunted them. Forced to go underground, the team formed an unlikely alliance with the Gerwich Vampyre Hunters, and together, they devised a plan to distribute a true cure for the Red Rash and vampyric infection. Their journey took them to [[La Croix]], where they confronted Fournier, determined to sever her hold over Newfaire. With clever strategy and unyielding determination, they managed to force her to return to La Croix, where she would face her aunt and the high priestess in a ritual sacrifice that had led her to flee her homeland and amass an army of vampyres in Newfaire. With vital information secured, the investigators braced for the next chapter in their battle against the dark forces lurking in the city.		In the final stages of their pursuit, the investigators discovered that Fournier’s vampyric influence extended even further, reaching into the upper echelons of power—including the Periphery, who now hunted them. Forced to go underground, the team formed an unlikely alliance with the Gerwich Vampyre Hunters, and together, they devised a plan to distribute a true cure for the Red Rash and vampyric infection. Their journey took them to [[La Croix]], where they confronted Fournier, determined to sever her hold over Newfaire. With clever strategy and unyielding determination, they managed to force her to return to La Croix, where she would face her aunt and the high priestess in a ritual sacrifice that had led her to flee her homeland and amass an army of vampyres in Newfaire. With vital information secured, the investigators braced for the next chapter in their battle against the dark forces lurking in the city.

	==== The Shadow and the Dream ====		=== The Shadow and the Dream ===
			In December of 36 CR, Candela Obscura’s work within the world of the supernatural began as a series of seemingly unrelated supernatural investigations across Newfaire, but each assignment revealed another thread in a vast conspiracy orchestrated by the secretive Umbra Arcanum. The investigators uncovered assassinations disguised as accidents, creatures born from bleed contamination, occult compacts, political corruption, and phenomena manipulating memory, dreams, and identity itself. Central to these mysteries was the apparent death of author and former Candela investigator Lincoln Renfield-Murray, whose murder at Merrick’s Hearth Bakery proved to have been an elaborate deception. As they dismantled occult plots, exposed conspiracies within the courts and government, and crossed paths with rival organizations such as the Nightkeepers and the Red Hand, the Circle slowly realized that every trail ultimately led back to Lincoln, the enigmatic Man with the Ember Eyes, and an ancient force known only as The Dreamer.

			As the investigation deepened, the Circle ventured beyond Newfaire itself. On the legendary Isle of Forgetting they rescued Lightkeeper Piers Corden, uncovered laboratories experimenting on memory and consciousness, and suffered the devastating loss of Lightkeeper Harrison Park. Their pursuit led them into forgotten Vaelonic ruins, where they recovered the Liber Aeternum, captured both Heath Keers and Neriah Saelis, and learned fragments of the ancient history behind the Umbra Arcanum. Meanwhile, Newfaire itself came under assault through supernatural radio broadcasts, rewritten realities, and living stories that blurred fiction and truth. Throughout these investigations the investigators repeatedly encountered evidence that Lincoln had somehow survived his supposed death, eventually discovering him imprisoned beneath Fort Black as the unwilling centerpiece of a consciousness transfer experiment intended to awaken the Dreamer within a human host.

			Although the investigators succeeded in extracting Lincoln from Fort Black, they arrived moments too late to prevent the ritual from beginning. A fragment of the Dreamer’s consciousness merged with Lincoln before the transfer could be interrupted, and the consequences rippled across Quelmar. Reality itself began to fracture as cities twisted into impossible architecture, nightmares bled into waking life, and ordinary people became enthralled beneath the Dreamer’s influence. Seeking answers, the investigators turned to the ancient Resonator, using its extraordinary capabilities to witness the final days of Vaelon and the aftermath of its collapse. Their journeys into the distant past revealed that the Resonator was the surviving descendant of a vast Vaelonic network designed to transfer consciousness across great distances, preserve minds, and bridge worlds. More importantly, they discovered that another Resonator still lay hidden beneath Newfaire itself, buried within the ancient ruins beneath the modern city.

			Descending into those forgotten depths, the investigators recovered the knowledge necessary to reactivate the ancient machine and devised one final plan. Rather than attempting to destroy the Dreamer outright, they would imprison him. During the climactic confrontation beneath Newfaire, they lured the Dreamer’s consciousness toward the restored Resonator and used its ancient Vaelonic systems to sever his connection to Lincoln’s body. The machine transferred the Dreamer’s consciousness into an empty, comatose vessel housed within the Resonator itself, trapping the cosmic entity inside a body incapable of waking or exerting its unimaginable power. With the Dreamer imprisoned and Lincoln finally freed from his possession, the nightmare consuming Quelmar receded, reality slowly stabilized, and dawn broke over Newfaire once more.

			=== Where Worlds Wear Thin ===

	== House Rules ==		== House Rules ==

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	=== ~~Piers~~ ~~Corden~~ ===		=== Prof. Mila Korovin ===
			Mila Korovin is an archaeologist, professor of ancient history at the University of Vostroya, and accomplished occultist who served as Candela Obscura’s sole investigator in all of East Hills during the final years of the regime. While publicly teaching and participating in government-sponsored archaeological expeditions, she secretly monitored phenomena across the country, investigated and contained sources of Bleed, destroyed dangerous artifacts when necessary, and ensured Candela remained informed of every significant supernatural event beyond the Iron Curtain. A veteran of the People’s Revolution, Mila’s work extended far beyond scholarship, as she fought alongside the resistance against the regime while risking execution to preserve knowledge it sought to erase. Following the revolution and the founding of the Hillian People’s Republic, Candela established its first permanent chapter house in the country and appointed Mila as Hillia’s first Lightkeeper. She now leads the nation’s growing circles of investigators, guiding a new generation as they confront the remnants of the Regime’s occult experiments, uncover secrets hidden within ancient ruins and face the increasingly dangerous phenomena emerging where the boundary between Quelmar and the Flare has begun to wear thin.
	A magician searching for the real magic of the world, Piers Corden joined Candela Obscura later in life. There he quickly became a mentor figure for some of the new members, and eventually was promoted to the role of Lightkeeper. He can be very blunt and to the point, with a sometimes lacking bedside manner. However, he cares very deeply and will go to extreme lengths to protect those under his care. His meeting place for investigators is a secret room in the concession area of the Tempest Theatre, which he owns.

	=== Jacen Beck ===
	Jacen Beck is a decorated war veteran of the Great No Man’s War and inventor. A one-time heavyweight champion, he carried his discipline and physical prowess from the ring into the shadows as the masked vigilante Hellcat. In the years that followed his return from the war, he applied his skills as an investigator, soldier and invetor to mentor other masked vigilantes.He is the newest Lightkeeper in Newfaire, dedicating himself to safeguarding investigators and preserving the secrecy that keeps them alive. Stern, practical, and deeply protective, Jacen believes that true strength is measured not just in victory, but in bringing everyone home.

	Looking for information on other important NPCs? Try [[Other Qandela NPCs]]		Looking for information on other important NPCs? Try [[Other Qandela NPCs]]

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	=== Dr. Imelda Francis ===		=== Dr. Imelda Francis ===
	Former Lightkeeper returned to the rank, Imelda is a middle-aged doctor who specializes in the effects of the flare and phenomenon in the medical field. She is not always a ray of sunshine but she is always ready to lead and tend to those who are affected by bleed.		Former Lightkeeper returned to the rank, Imelda is a middle-aged doctor who specializes in the effects of the flare and phenomenon in the medical field. She is not always a ray of sunshine but she is always ready to lead and tend to those who are affected by bleed.

			=== Jacen Beck ===
			Former Lightkeeper Jacen Beck is a decorated war veteran of the Great No Man’s War and inventor. A one-time heavyweight champion, he carried his discipline and physical prowess from the ring into the shadows as the masked vigilante Hellcat. In the years that followed his return from the war, he applied his skills as an investigator, soldier and invetor to mentor other masked vigilantes.He is the newest Lightkeeper in Newfaire, dedicating himself to safeguarding investigators and preserving the secrecy that keeps them alive. Stern, practical, and deeply protective, Jacen believes that true strength is measured not just in victory, but in bringing everyone home.

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	=== Piers Corden ===		=== Piers Corden ===
	A magician searching for the real magic of the world, Piers Corden joined Candela Obscura later in life. There he quickly became a mentor figure for some of the new members, and eventually was promoted to the role of Lightkeeper. He can be very blunt and to the point, with a sometimes lacking bedside manner. However, he cares very deeply and will go to extreme lengths to protect those under his care. His meeting place for investigators is a secret room in the concession area of the Tempest Theatre, which he owns.		A magician searching for the real magic of the world, Piers Corden joined Candela Obscura later in life. There he quickly became a mentor figure for some of the new members, and eventually was promoted to the role of Lightkeeper. He can be very blunt and to the point, with a sometimes lacking bedside manner. However, he cares very deeply and will go to extreme lengths to protect those under his care. His meeting place for investigators is a secret room in the concession area of the Tempest Theatre, which he owns.

	=== Quinten Threadle ===		=== Quinten Threadle ===

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	== The World of Qandela Obscura ==		== The World of Qandela Obscura ==
			In the heart of [[Hillia]], on the continent of [[Osugbo]], the city of [[Vostroya]] stands as the flourishing capital of one of Quelmar’s youngest and most optimistic nations. Once the seat of the authoritarian Regime that ruled [https://quelmarwiki.com/wiki/Osugbo#East_Hills East Hills] through fear, isolation, and repression, the city has been transformed by the Hillian Revolution into a center of democratic government, scientific achievement, public investment, and international cooperation. Former symbols of state power now belong to the people, while universities, museums, parks, theaters, and public squares bustle with citizens who believe the future is something they can build together.
	In the northern reaches of [[Noma]], on the continent of [[Osugbo]], the city of [[Newfaire]] stands on the brink of upheaval. Once a quiet, unassuming region, predominantly [[human]] and simple in its ways, it now faces a lurking danger. Since the severance from all other planes, the world has slipped into a mundane forgetfulness, its people blind to the encroaching shadows.

			It is now 40 CR, and the Hillian People’s Republic stands as one of Quelmar’s great success stories. Railways have been restored, hospitals and schools expanded, neglected communities reconnected, and the nation’s borders reopened to scholars, artists, engineers, diplomats, and travelers from across the world.
	In the aftermath of the Great No Man’s War of 27 CR, a delicate balance of faith, law and order holds the Fairelands together beneath the watchful eyes of The Primacy, Noma’s Central Government; its presence felt more in decree than in flesh.

			Yet progress has not erased everything the Regime left behind. As Hillia restores its cities, railways, and forgotten places, it continues to uncover the remnants of buried laboratories, sealed archives, and ancient Vaelonic ruins. There, where the barrier between worlds grows thin and the and strange worlds press ever closer to ours, phenomena once imprisoned, studied, or weaponized have begun to emerge from The Flare once more, bringing with them mysteries that defy reason and dangers long thought forgotten.
	It is now 37 CR, and strange events ripple through Newfaire, the Fairelands, and beyond. The boundaries between worlds have thinned, and The Flare—an incomprehensible [[plane]] of existence—brushes against our world, unleashing aberrant and eldritch threats long buried in the annals of forgotten history. The city, consumed by its mundane struggles, has forgotten the ancient dangers that claw their way back into existence.

			For centuries, circles of extraordinary individuals have stood between the people of Quelmar and the impossible. Professors, physicians, explorers, criminals, journalists, soldiers, and scholars, united not by power but by conviction, investigate the inexplicable, protect the innocent, and preserve truths others would rather bury.
	Since time immemorial, circles of extraordinary individuals—professors, street magicians, occultists, and even petty criminals—have risen to confront the darkness. Stalwart and unyielding, they serve as beacons in the consuming night, their efforts shrouded in secrecy. They are the agents of an dedicated organization: Candela Obscura.

			They are the investigators of Candela Obscura.

	== Player Characters ==		== Player Characters ==

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	Hosted in Vostroya's Unity Park, the Games quickly became one of the republic's defining achievements and remain among the largest recurring international events on Quelmar. Beyond athletic competition, the Games feature scientific exhibitions, artistic performances, educational exchanges, and cultural celebrations representing participating nations from across the globe.		Hosted in Vostroya's Unity Park, the Games quickly became one of the republic's defining achievements and remain among the largest recurring international events on Quelmar. Beyond athletic competition, the Games feature scientific exhibitions, artistic performances, educational exchanges, and cultural celebrations representing participating nations from across the globe.
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	Scheduled for July of 40 CR, the Hillian Space Agency plans to launch Project Dawnstar, the nation's first orbital space mission and the first independent attempt at spaceflight undertaken anywhere in the Known World. The unmanned rocket will carry a scientific probe designed to evaluate life support systems, communications equipment, navigation, and orbital operations in preparation for Hillia's planned first crewed mission in September of 40 CR. While many foreign governments regard the program as an ambitious curiosity with little practical value, Hillians have embraced it as a symbol of the republic's optimism and its conviction that humanity's greatest achievements come not through conquest, but through exploration, discovery, and cooperation. Across Vostroya, countdown clocks, educational exhibitions, and public viewing events have turned the upcoming launch into a source of national excitement and pride.		Scheduled for July of 40 CR, the Hillian Space Agency plans to launch Project Dawnstar, the nation's first orbital space mission and the first independent attempt at spaceflight undertaken anywhere in the Known World. The unmanned rocket will carry a scientific probe designed to evaluate life support systems, communications equipment, navigation, and orbital operations in preparation for Hillia's planned first crewed mission in September of 40 CR. While many foreign governments regard the program as an ambitious curiosity with little practical value, Hillians have embraced it as a symbol of the republic's optimism and its conviction that humanity's greatest achievements come not through conquest, but through exploration, discovery, and cooperation. Across Vostroya, countdown clocks, educational exhibitions, and public viewing events have turned the upcoming launch into a source of national excitement and pride.
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	== About ==		== About ==
	The Hillian People's Republic, formerly known as East Hills, occupies the eastern reaches of Osugbo and stands as one of ~~the Known World's~~ youngest and most optimistic nations. Following the Hillian Revolution, the republic emerged from decades of authoritarian rule determined to build a society founded upon cooperation, public investment, scientific discovery, and the belief that the prosperity of a nation should be shared by all who contribute to it.		The Hillian People's Republic, formerly known as East Hills, occupies the eastern reaches of Osugbo and stands as one of Quelmar’s youngest and most optimistic nations. Following the Hillian Revolution, the republic emerged from decades of authoritarian rule determined to build a society founded upon cooperation, public investment, scientific discovery, and the belief that the prosperity of a nation should be shared by all who contribute to it.

	In the years since the revolution, Hillia has transformed itself through an ambitious program of reconstruction. Railways once neglected by the Regime have been modernized, roads and bridges restored, hospitals and schools expanded, and public utilities extended to communities long overlooked. Rather than directing the nation's wealth toward military expansion or the accumulation of state power, successive governments have prioritized infrastructure, education, healthcare, scientific research, and cultural institutions, viewing these investments as the foundation of a stronger society.		In the years since the revolution, Hillia has transformed itself through an ambitious program of reconstruction. Railways once neglected by the Regime have been modernized, roads and bridges restored, hospitals and schools expanded, and public utilities extended to communities long overlooked. Rather than directing the nation's wealth toward military expansion or the accumulation of state power, successive governments have prioritized infrastructure, education, healthcare, scientific research, and cultural institutions, viewing these investments as the foundation of a stronger society.
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	What is known is that the lands now comprising Hillia have long been home to farming communities, mining settlements, industrial cities, and centers of learning. Beneath many of these settlements lie the buried ruins of the ancient Vaelonic civilization, whose monumental architecture and seemingly impossible engineering continue to puzzle archaeologists. For centuries these ruins were regarded as little more than the remains of a forgotten people, their true significance obscured by the same historical amnesia that erased so much of Quelmar's distant past.		What is known is that the lands now comprising Hillia have long been home to farming communities, mining settlements, industrial cities, and centers of learning. Beneath many of these settlements lie the buried ruins of the ancient Vaelonic civilization, whose monumental architecture and seemingly impossible engineering continue to puzzle archaeologists. For centuries these ruins were regarded as little more than the remains of a forgotten people, their true significance obscured by the same historical amnesia that erased so much of Quelmar's distant past.

	During the early decades of the CR era, political instability, economic hardship, and a catastrophic flood that devastated much of East Hills created widespread social unrest. As the nation struggled to recover, growing international tensions and domestic uncertainty paved the way for the rise of an authoritarian government that would become known simply as the Regime. Promising security, stability, and national unity, the new government steadily centralized power, restricted civil liberties, censored public discourse, and isolated East Hills from the rest of the ~~Known World~~. Scientific advancement continued under the Regime, but increasingly served military and state interests rather than the public good. Massive resources were devoted to classified research, strategic stockpiles, surveillance, and the expansion of internal security while public infrastructure and civic institutions gradually fell into neglect.		During the early decades of the CR era, political instability, economic hardship, and a catastrophic flood that devastated much of East Hills created widespread social unrest. As the nation struggled to recover, growing international tensions and domestic uncertainty paved the way for the rise of an authoritarian government that would become known simply as the Regime. Promising security, stability, and national unity, the new government steadily centralized power, restricted civil liberties, censored public discourse, and isolated East Hills from the rest of the world. Scientific advancement continued under the Regime, but increasingly served military and state interests rather than the public good. Massive resources were devoted to classified research, strategic stockpiles, surveillance, and the expansion of internal security while public infrastructure and civic institutions gradually fell into neglect.

	The Regime's rise to power culminated in the invasion of Noma and the outbreak of the Great No Man's War in 27 CR. For three years, war engulfed the continent of Osugbo as East Hills brought recovered Vaelonic technology and magick to bear against the industrial innovation and technological ingenuity of the Noman Federation. The conflict became one of the bloodiest wars in modern history, leaving devastation across both nations and profoundly reshaping the political landscape of the continent.		The Regime's rise to power culminated in the invasion of Noma and the outbreak of the Great No Man's War in 27 CR. For three years, war engulfed the continent of Osugbo as East Hills brought recovered Vaelonic technology and magick to bear against the industrial innovation and technological ingenuity of the Noman Federation. The conflict became one of the bloodiest wars in modern history, leaving devastation across both nations and profoundly reshaping the political landscape of the continent.
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	=== Vostroya ===		=== Vostroya ===
	The capital and largest city of Hillia, Vostroya is the political, cultural, scientific, and economic heart of the republic. Home to approximately 1.5 million residents, it serves as the seat of the People's Assembly, the Hillian government, the Hillian Space Agency, and many of the nation's leading universities, museums, research institutes, and cultural organizations.		The capital and largest city of Hillia, [[Vostroya]] is the political, cultural, scientific, and economic heart of the republic. Home to approximately 1.5 million residents, it serves as the seat of the People's Assembly, the Hillian government, the Hillian Space Agency, and many of the nation's leading universities, museums, research institutes, and cultural organizations.

	Since the Hillian Revolution, Vostroya has undergone one of the most ambitious reconstruction efforts in the Known World. Former government districts have been restored rather than demolished, public transportation has expanded dramatically, new housing and parks have been constructed, and investment in education, healthcare, science, and the arts has transformed the former capital of East Hills into a thriving international city. Cafés, bookstores, theaters, museums, and public squares bustle with students, artists, engineers, and visitors from across the globe, reflecting Hillia's commitment to openness and cooperation.		Since the Hillian Revolution, Vostroya has undergone one of the most ambitious reconstruction efforts in the Known World. Former government districts have been restored rather than demolished, public transportation has expanded dramatically, new housing and parks have been constructed, and investment in education, healthcare, science, and the arts has transformed the former capital of East Hills into a thriving international city. Cafés, bookstores, theaters, museums, and public squares bustle with students, artists, engineers, and visitors from across the globe, reflecting Hillia's commitment to openness and cooperation.

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{{Infobox location|title = {{PAGENAME}}|type = City|location = Hillia, Osugbo|inhabiting Race = Human}}The city of Vostroya, located in central [[Hillia]] on the continent of [[Osugbo]], serves as the capital of the Hillian People's Republic and stands as a symbol of the nation's reconstruction, scientific ambition, and democratic renewal.
== About ==
Vostroya is the capital and largest city of the Hillian People's Republic, serving as the nation's political, scientific, and cultural center. Once the seat of the Regime that ruled East Hills for decades, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation since the Hillian Revolution of 38 CR. Monumental government buildings that once symbolized authoritarian control now house democratic institutions, public squares have reopened as places of civic gathering, and neighborhoods long neglected under the previous government have become the focus of ambitious restoration projects. Though the architecture of the old regime remains visible throughout the city, it now stands alongside new parks, universities, museums, and public spaces that reflect Hillia's commitment to openness, education, and the common good.

As the heart of the republic, Vostroya has embraced a renewed spirit of international cooperation. The reopening of Hillia's borders has brought diplomats, artists, scientists, engineers, athletes, and students from across the Known World, transforming the capital into one of the continent's fastest-growing centers of cultural exchange. Foreign films fill local cinemas, international cuisine has become commonplace throughout the city's markets, and academic partnerships with universities abroad have accelerated research in engineering, medicine, archaeology, and the sciences. The city's revitalized transportation network, expanding public works, and carefully restored historic districts have become visible symbols of a government that measures its success not by military strength, but by improvements to the daily lives of its citizens.

Vostroya is also home to many of Hillia's most significant national institutions, including the People's Assembly, the Supreme Court of Hillia, the University of Vostroya, the National Archives, and the Hillian Space Agency's administrative headquarters in nearby Zenith. Each summer, the capital welcomes competitors and visitors from around the world for the Unity Games, an international celebration of athletic achievement, scientific progress, art, and peaceful cooperation that has quickly become one of Hillia's defining contributions to the modern world. To many Hillians, Vostroya represents more than the seat of government. It stands as proof that a nation once defined by fear can choose hope instead, and that its future may be built not through conquest or isolation, but through knowledge, cooperation, and the shared belief that tomorrow can be better than today.

== History ==
Like much of Hillia, Vostroya's earliest history has been obscured by the passage of time. Archaeological evidence indicates that the region has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, though little is known with certainty about the civilizations that first settled the area following the Fracturing of the Weave. Excavations conducted beneath the modern city have uncovered fragments of monumental Vaelonic architecture, weathered glyphs, and extensive subterranean chambers whose original purpose remains unknown. These discoveries suggest that Vostroya was built atop an important Vaelonic settlement, though the true nature of that civilization has largely been lost to history.

The modern city began to emerge during the early decades of the CR era as East Hills expanded its industrial and administrative infrastructure. Its central location, abundant rail connections, and proximity to mineral resources made it an ideal site for the nation's capital. As the authoritarian government known as the Regime consolidated power, Vostroya became the administrative heart of the state. Ministries, military headquarters, research institutes, and government archives were concentrated within the city, while vast apartment districts and industrial centers were constructed to support a rapidly expanding bureaucracy. Scientific achievement flourished during this period, though much of it was directed toward military research, surveillance, and the exploitation of recovered Vaelonic technology rather than the public good.

The Great No Man's War profoundly shaped Vostroya. Although the city escaped the widespread destruction experienced elsewhere in East Hills, it became the logistical center of the nation's war effort. Factories operated continuously, government ministries coordinated military operations, and hospitals filled with wounded soldiers returning from the front. Following East Hills' defeat in 30 CR, the city entered a prolonged period of economic stagnation and political repression. Public infrastructure deteriorated, shortages became increasingly common, and the government devoted ever greater resources to internal security while postponing long-promised improvements to everyday life.

These conditions ultimately contributed to the Hillian Revolution of 38 CR. Demonstrations that began among workers, students, engineers, and veterans spread throughout Vostroya before expanding across the nation. Following the collapse of the Regime, the city became the birthplace of the Hillian People's Republic. Rather than erase the physical legacy of the previous government, the new republic chose to reclaim it. Former ministries became democratic institutions, security offices were converted into museums and civic buildings, and public investment shifted toward transportation, housing, education, healthcare, and scientific research.

Today, in 40 CR, Vostroya stands as the principal symbol of Hillia's renewal. Reconstruction projects continue throughout the city, universities and cultural institutions have expanded rapidly, and international visitors have become an increasingly common sight following the reopening of Hillia's borders. The inaugural Unity Games, the restoration of the Central City Line, and the rapid growth of the Hillian Space Agency have all helped transform the capital into a city that looks not toward its authoritarian past, but toward a future defined by cooperation, discovery, and hope.

== Notable Places ==

=== The Commonwealth (Respublika) ===
The Commonwealth (Respublika) is the political heart of Vostroya and the seat of the Hillian People's Republic. Once reserved exclusively for the Regime's highest officials, the district has been transformed into an open civic center where citizens gather for public celebrations, demonstrations, and national ceremonies. Broad avenues, monumental government buildings, landscaped gardens, and expansive public squares reflect Hillia's belief that government should remain visible, accessible, and accountable to the people it serves.

'''Notable Places'''

* '''''The House of the Republic'''''
* The People's Assembly
* Constitution Gardens

=== Scholars' Quarter (Akademiya) ===
The Scholars' Quarter (Akademiya) serves as the intellectual center of Hillia, where universities, laboratories, libraries, and lecture halls occupy nearly every block. Students from across the Known World mingle with professors, engineers, physicians, and researchers in cafés and bookstores that remain lively well into the evening. The district embodies the republic's commitment to education, scientific discovery, and the open exchange of ideas.

'''Notable Places'''

* University of Vostroya
* National Academy of Sciences
* Grand Library of Hillia

=== The First Stones (Starohram) ===
The First Stones (Starohram) is one of Vostroya's oldest districts, built atop foundations that predate recorded history. Its narrow streets weave between museums, archives, and research institutes dedicated to uncovering the forgotten past of Hillia and the ancient Vaelonic civilization. No one can say with certainty why the district bears its name, though many believe its oldest stonework rests upon ruins that have survived since before the Fracturing of the Weave.

'''Notable Places'''

* National Archives of Hillia
* Institute for Vaelonic Studies
* National Museum of Hillian History

=== The Hammer (Molotok) ===
The Hammer (Molotok) remains the industrial engine of Vostroya, where historic foundries stand alongside modern engineering cooperatives and advanced manufacturing facilities. Once dedicated almost entirely to supplying the Regime's military, the district now produces locomotives, construction equipment, medical technology, and aerospace components that support both Hillia's infrastructure and its growing space program. The neighborhood reflects the republic's belief that industry should improve the lives of its citizens rather than fuel endless conflict.

'''Notable Places'''

* Vostroya Locomotive Works
* Unity Engineering Cooperative
* People's Foundry Museum

=== The Riverwalk (Bereg) ===
The Riverwalk (Bereg) stretches along the banks of the Vostroya River and has become one of the city's most beloved public spaces. Former warehouses and industrial docks have been transformed into cafés, galleries, markets, and tree-lined promenades where residents gather throughout the year. Street musicians, artists, and outdoor festivals have become defining features of the district, symbolizing the city's renewed relationship with both its river and its people.

Notable Places

* Riverside Promenade
* Bridge Market
* Festival Wharf

=== Liberty Commons (Svoboda) ===
Liberty Commons (Svoboda) is the symbolic heart of modern Hillia. Once the site of carefully choreographed military parades and political demonstrations under the Regime, the district now hosts peaceful protests, public debates, concerts, festivals, and national celebrations. It represents the republic's conviction that public spaces belong to the people and that democracy is something practiced in the open rather than behind closed doors.

'''Notable Places'''

* Liberty Commons Plaza
* Monument to the Hillian Revolution
* Unity Hall

=== The Grand Market (Trgov) ===
The Grand Market (Trgov) has served as Vostroya's commercial center for generations and remains one of the busiest districts in the capital. Its bustling avenues are filled with produce markets, bakeries, cafés, booksellers, artisans, and merchants from across the Known World. Since the reopening of Hillia's borders, the district has become increasingly cosmopolitan, with foreign languages, cuisines, and traditions contributing to its lively atmosphere.

'''Notable Places'''

* Central Market
* The People's Exchange
* Merchant's Arcade

=== The Greenward (Zeleny Park) ===
The Greenward (Zeleny Park) is Vostroya's largest collection of public gardens, museums, and recreational spaces. Once occupied by the private estates of the Regime's elite, the district was opened to the public following the revolution and now serves as one of the city's most cherished gathering places. Its carefully maintained parks, cultural institutions, and walking paths have become enduring symbols of Hillia's commitment to ensuring that beauty and public space belong to everyone.

'''Notable Places'''

* Hillian Botanical Gardens
* Hillian Observatory
* President Elena Setsov's Residence

=== The Junction (Vokzal) ===
The Junction (Vokzal) serves as the transportation hub of both Vostroya and the Hillian People's Republic. Passenger rail, freight lines, streetcars, and the expanding metro system converge here before connecting the capital to every major region of the country. Constantly alive with travelers, engineers, and railway workers, the district stands as one of the clearest examples of Hillia's investment in modern infrastructure and public transportation.

'''Notable Places'''

* Vostroya Central Station
* Central City Line Terminal
* National Railway Museum

=== The Lantern Quarter (Lumina) ===
The Lantern Quarter (Lumina) is Vostroya's artistic and cultural district, where independent theaters, cinemas, galleries, music halls, cafés, and bookstores line winding streets illuminated by decorative lanterns after sunset. Writers, filmmakers, musicians, and students have transformed the neighborhood into one of the city's most vibrant communities, making it a symbol of the creative freedom that has flourished since the revolution. Despite its welcoming atmosphere, recent disappearances connected to the restoration of the Central City Line have led some residents to quietly revive old stories surrounding the urban legend known as the Lantern Man.

'''Notable Places'''

* Nikola Arkov Polytechnic High School
* Vostroya Film Theatre
* The Lantern Steps

== Notable Events ==

=== The Hillian Revolution (38 CR) ===
The Hillian Revolution of 38 CR marked the end of the authoritarian Regime and the birth of the Hillian People's Republic. What began as demonstrations led by workers, students, veterans, scientists, and ordinary citizens in Vostroya quickly spread across the nation, culminating in the peaceful collapse of the government after decades of repression. Rather than destroy the institutions of the former state, the new republic chose to reclaim many of them for public use, symbolizing its commitment to democratic governance, transparency, and national reconciliation. Each year, Revolution Day is observed throughout Vostroya with public ceremonies, concerts, and community celebrations honoring those who helped secure Hillia's freedom.

=== Opening of the House of the Republic (39 CR) ===
In 39 CR, the former palace of the Regime's Supreme Leader reopened as the House of the Republic, transforming one of the nation's most recognizable symbols of authoritarian rule into a public institution dedicated to democracy. Rather than serving as an official residence, the building now houses the Office of the President, Constitution Hall, the Museum of the Republic, and ceremonial spaces for citizenship ceremonies and state functions. The decision to preserve and repurpose the palace became one of the defining acts of the new government, reflecting the belief that history should be remembered, not erased, and that the institutions of power should ultimately belong to the people.

=== Reopening of the Central City Line (40 CR) ===
The reopening of the Central City Line in 40 CR represents one of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken since the Hillian Revolution. Originally constructed during the final years of the Regime before falling into decades of abandonment, the restored railway symbolizes the republic's broader effort to modernize public transportation and reconnect communities across the capital. Although the project has been widely celebrated as a triumph of engineering and national renewal, several unexplained disappearances during the restoration have attracted considerable public attention, prompting an ongoing investigation that has fueled renewed interest in the urban legend known as the Lantern Man.

=== The First Unity Games (Upcoming, 40 CR) ===
Scheduled to open later in 40 CR, the inaugural Unity Games will bring together athletes from every nation of the Known World in a celebration of peaceful competition, international friendship, and human achievement. Combining both summer and winter sporting events into a single international festival, the Games were conceived by Hillia as a demonstration that nations can pursue excellence without conflict. Beyond athletics, the event will feature exhibitions of science, engineering, art, music, and culture, reflecting the republic's belief that cooperation and shared knowledge are among humanity's greatest strengths. Preparations throughout Vostroya are well underway, with new sporting venues, public parks, and cultural spaces nearing completion in anticipation of the opening ceremonies.

=== Project Dawnstar (Upcoming, 40 CR) ===
Later in 40 CR, the Hillian Space Agency plans to launch Project Dawnstar, the nation's first orbital space mission and the first independent attempt at spaceflight undertaken anywhere in the Known World. The unmanned rocket will carry a scientific probe designed to evaluate life support systems, communications equipment, navigation, and orbital operations in preparation for Hillia's planned first crewed mission in 41 CR. While many foreign governments regard the program as an ambitious curiosity with little practical value, Hillians have embraced it as a symbol of the republic's optimism and its conviction that humanity's greatest achievements come not through conquest, but through exploration, discovery, and cooperation. Across Vostroya, countdown clocks, educational exhibitions, and public viewing events have turned the upcoming launch into a source of national excitement and pride.
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	What is known is that the lands now comprising Hillia have long been home to farming communities, mining settlements, industrial cities, and centers of learning. Beneath many of these settlements lie the buried ruins of the ancient Vaelonic civilization, whose monumental architecture and seemingly impossible engineering continue to puzzle archaeologists. For centuries these ruins were regarded as little more than the remains of a forgotten people, their true significance obscured by the same historical amnesia that erased so much of Quelmar's distant past.		What is known is that the lands now comprising Hillia have long been home to farming communities, mining settlements, industrial cities, and centers of learning. Beneath many of these settlements lie the buried ruins of the ancient Vaelonic civilization, whose monumental architecture and seemingly impossible engineering continue to puzzle archaeologists. For centuries these ruins were regarded as little more than the remains of a forgotten people, their true significance obscured by the same historical amnesia that erased so much of Quelmar's distant past.

	During the early decades of the ~~Current~~ ~~Reckoning~~, political instability, economic hardship, and a catastrophic flood that devastated much of East Hills created widespread social unrest. As the nation struggled to recover, growing international tensions and domestic uncertainty paved the way for the rise of an authoritarian government that would become known simply as the Regime. Promising security, stability, and national unity, the new government steadily centralized power, restricted civil liberties, censored public discourse, and isolated East Hills from the rest of the Known World. Scientific advancement continued under the Regime, but increasingly served military and state interests rather than the public good. Massive resources were devoted to classified research, strategic stockpiles, surveillance, and the expansion of internal security while public infrastructure and civic institutions gradually fell into neglect.		During the early decades of the CR era, political instability, economic hardship, and a catastrophic flood that devastated much of East Hills created widespread social unrest. As the nation struggled to recover, growing international tensions and domestic uncertainty paved the way for the rise of an authoritarian government that would become known simply as the Regime. Promising security, stability, and national unity, the new government steadily centralized power, restricted civil liberties, censored public discourse, and isolated East Hills from the rest of the Known World. Scientific advancement continued under the Regime, but increasingly served military and state interests rather than the public good. Massive resources were devoted to classified research, strategic stockpiles, surveillance, and the expansion of internal security while public infrastructure and civic institutions gradually fell into neglect.

	The Regime's rise to power culminated in the invasion of Noma and the outbreak of the Great No Man's War in 27 CR. For three years, war engulfed the continent of Osugbo as East Hills brought recovered Vaelonic technology and magick to bear against the industrial innovation and technological ingenuity of the Noman Federation. The conflict became one of the bloodiest wars in modern history, leaving devastation across both nations and profoundly reshaping the political landscape of the continent.		The Regime's rise to power culminated in the invasion of Noma and the outbreak of the Great No Man's War in 27 CR. For three years, war engulfed the continent of Osugbo as East Hills brought recovered Vaelonic technology and magick to bear against the industrial innovation and technological ingenuity of the Noman Federation. The conflict became one of the bloodiest wars in modern history, leaving devastation across both nations and profoundly reshaping the political landscape of the continent.
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	Adopted following the Hillian Revolution of 38 CR, the Constitution was intentionally written to prevent the concentration of authority that characterized the Regime. Executive, legislative, judicial, military, and law enforcement powers are constitutionally separated and subject to independent oversight. Transparency, public accountability, and civilian participation remain foundational principles of Hillian governance.		Adopted following the Hillian Revolution of 38 CR, the Constitution was intentionally written to prevent the concentration of authority that characterized the Regime. Executive, legislative, judicial, military, and law enforcement powers are constitutionally separated and subject to independent oversight. Transparency, public accountability, and civilian participation remain foundational principles of Hillian governance.

	==== '''The President of the Republic''' ====		=== '''The President of the Republic''' ===
	The President of the Hillian People's Republic serves as the nation's head of state and constitutional guardian. Elected directly by the people to a single six-year term, the President represents the unity of the republic, safeguards the Constitution, and serves as Hillia's principal representative in foreign affairs and matters of national ceremony.		The President of the Hillian People's Republic serves as the nation's head of state and constitutional guardian. Elected directly by the people to a single six-year term, the President represents the unity of the republic, safeguards the Constitution, and serves as Hillia's principal representative in foreign affairs and matters of national ceremony.

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	Formerly a professor of constitutional law at the University of Vostroya, Setsov emerged as one of the principal architects of Hillia's post-revolution Constitution. Known for her measured temperament, commitment to civil liberties, and unwavering defense of democratic institutions, she enjoys broad public confidence and is frequently described as the moral voice of the republic.		Formerly a professor of constitutional law at the University of Vostroya, Setsov emerged as one of the principal architects of Hillia's post-revolution Constitution. Known for her measured temperament, commitment to civil liberties, and unwavering defense of democratic institutions, she enjoys broad public confidence and is frequently described as the moral voice of the republic.

	==== '''The People's Assembly''' ====		=== '''The People's Assembly''' ===
	The People's Assembly serves as the supreme legislative authority of the Hillian People's Republic. Representatives are elected directly by the citizens of Hillia and are responsible for drafting legislation, approving the national budget, overseeing the Executive Council, ratifying international treaties, and representing the interests of their constituencies.		The People's Assembly serves as the supreme legislative authority of the Hillian People's Republic. Representatives are elected directly by the citizens of Hillia and are responsible for drafting legislation, approving the national budget, overseeing the Executive Council, ratifying international treaties, and representing the interests of their constituencies.

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	A former steelworkers' union organizer from western Hillia, Voronin became widely respected during the revolution for negotiating ceasefires between striking workers and military units. Calm, deliberate, and deeply procedural, he has earned a reputation as one of the republic's most effective consensus builders, often guiding fiercely divided debates toward compromise without sacrificing transparency.		A former steelworkers' union organizer from western Hillia, Voronin became widely respected during the revolution for negotiating ceasefires between striking workers and military units. Calm, deliberate, and deeply procedural, he has earned a reputation as one of the republic's most effective consensus builders, often guiding fiercely divided debates toward compromise without sacrificing transparency.

	==== '''The Executive Council''' ====		=== '''The Executive Council''' ===
	The Executive Council serves as the executive branch of the Hillian government and is responsible for implementing legislation through the republic's ministries and public agencies. The Council oversees foreign affairs, transportation, education, healthcare, housing, public infrastructure, scientific research, finance, labor, agriculture, environmental stewardship, and economic development.		The Executive Council serves as the executive branch of the Hillian government and is responsible for implementing legislation through the republic's ministries and public agencies. The Council oversees foreign affairs, transportation, education, healthcare, housing, public infrastructure, scientific research, finance, labor, agriculture, environmental stewardship, and economic development.

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	A civil engineer whose leadership during the reconstruction of Hillia's railway network earned national recognition, Morozov entered public office after directing some of the republic's earliest infrastructure projects. Their administration has prioritized public transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, scientific investment, labor rights, and international cooperation. Morozov is widely associated with the philosophy that "government exists to improve the everyday lives of ordinary people," a phrase that has become closely associated with the republic's post-revolution identity.		A civil engineer whose leadership during the reconstruction of Hillia's railway network earned national recognition, Morozov entered public office after directing some of the republic's earliest infrastructure projects. Their administration has prioritized public transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, scientific investment, labor rights, and international cooperation. Morozov is widely associated with the philosophy that "government exists to improve the everyday lives of ordinary people," a phrase that has become closely associated with the republic's post-revolution identity.

	==== The Hillian National Constabulary ====		=== The Hillian National Constabulary ===
	The Hillian National Constabulary serves as the republic's civilian law enforcement agency. Established following the Hillian Revolution, it replaced the internal security apparatus of the Regime with a professional police service founded upon constitutional policing, civilian oversight, transparency, and service to the public.		The Hillian National Constabulary serves as the republic's civilian law enforcement agency. Established following the Hillian Revolution, it replaced the internal security apparatus of the Regime with a professional police service founded upon constitutional policing, civilian oversight, transparency, and service to the public.

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	A former detective who secretly documented abuses committed by the Regime during the revolution, Orlova became one of the leading architects of modern Hillian policing. She advocates community engagement, professional accountability, and evidence-based investigations, and is widely credited with rebuilding public trust in law enforcement throughout the republic.		A former detective who secretly documented abuses committed by the Regime during the revolution, Orlova became one of the leading architects of modern Hillian policing. She advocates community engagement, professional accountability, and evidence-based investigations, and is widely credited with rebuilding public trust in law enforcement throughout the republic.

	==== The Judiciary ====		=== The Judiciary ===
	The Judiciary serves as the independent judicial authority of the Hillian People's Republic. Entrusted with interpreting the Constitution, administering the national court system, and safeguarding the civil rights of all citizens, it functions independently of both the People's Assembly and the Executive Council. Judicial authority is exercised solely under the Constitution and the laws of the republic.		The Judiciary serves as the independent judicial authority of the Hillian People's Republic. Entrusted with interpreting the Constitution, administering the national court system, and safeguarding the civil rights of all citizens, it functions independently of both the People's Assembly and the Executive Council. Judicial authority is exercised solely under the Constitution and the laws of the republic.

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	A constitutional scholar and former human rights attorney, Petrescu played a central role in drafting the judicial provisions of the Hillian Constitution following the revolution. Her legal philosophy emphasizes equal protection under the law, judicial independence, and constitutional restraint. Widely regarded as one of Hillia's foremost legal authorities, she remains an influential voice in the continued development of the republic's legal system.		A constitutional scholar and former human rights attorney, Petrescu played a central role in drafting the judicial provisions of the Hillian Constitution following the revolution. Her legal philosophy emphasizes equal protection under the law, judicial independence, and constitutional restraint. Widely regarded as one of Hillia's foremost legal authorities, she remains an influential voice in the continued development of the republic's legal system.

	==== The Hillian Defense Forces ====		=== The Hillian Defense Forces ===
	The Hillian Defense Forces are responsible for protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the republic while providing disaster relief, engineering support, humanitarian assistance, and logistical aid during national emergencies. They consist of the Hillian Army, Hillian Navy, and Hillian Air Service.		The Hillian Defense Forces are responsible for protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the republic while providing disaster relief, engineering support, humanitarian assistance, and logistical aid during national emergencies. They consist of the Hillian Army, Hillian Navy, and Hillian Air Service.

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	A decorated veteran of the Great No Man's War who later joined the revolutionary movement, Kozlov oversaw the peaceful integration of many former military units into the new republic. Respected both domestically and abroad, he has become a leading advocate for a military that exists to defend peace rather than pursue conquest.		A decorated veteran of the Great No Man's War who later joined the revolutionary movement, Kozlov oversaw the peaceful integration of many former military units into the new republic. Respected both domestically and abroad, he has become a leading advocate for a military that exists to defend peace rather than pursue conquest.

	==== Local Government ====		=== Local Government ===
	Hillia is divided into municipalities and administrative regions governed by councils elected directly by local residents. These councils oversee education, housing, transportation, public health, utilities, local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, emergency services, and municipal economic development.		Hillia is divided into municipalities and administrative regions governed by councils elected directly by local residents. These councils oversee education, housing, transportation, public health, utilities, local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, emergency services, and municipal economic development.

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	Public participation remains a defining feature of local governance. Council meetings are generally open to residents, municipal budgets are published for public review, and citizens regularly participate in advisory committees concerning neighborhood development, education, transportation, and public works.		Public participation remains a defining feature of local governance. Council meetings are generally open to residents, municipal budgets are published for public review, and citizens regularly participate in advisory committees concerning neighborhood development, education, transportation, and public works.

	==== Religion and the State ====		=== Religion and the State ===
	The Constitution of the Hillian People's Republic establishes a strict separation between religion and the state. No religion is recognized as the official faith of the republic, and no religious institution exercises constitutional authority within the government.		The Constitution of the Hillian People's Republic establishes a strict separation between religion and the state. No religion is recognized as the official faith of the republic, and no religious institution exercises constitutional authority within the government.

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	This constitutional separation reflects one of the central principles of the Hillian Revolution: that freedom of religion is best protected when neither the government nor any religious institution exercises authority over the other. The republic therefore guarantees both freedom of conscience and equality before the law, regardless of an individual's religious beliefs or lack thereof.		This constitutional separation reflects one of the central principles of the Hillian Revolution: that freedom of religion is best protected when neither the government nor any religious institution exercises authority over the other. The republic therefore guarantees both freedom of conscience and equality before the law, regardless of an individual's religious beliefs or lack thereof.

	==== The Hillian Space Agency ====		=== The Hillian Space Agency ===
	The Hillian Space Agency (HSA) is the civilian space agency of the Hillian People's Republic and serves as the nation's principal organization for aerospace engineering, astronomy, and space exploration. Established in 39 CR following the Hillian Revolution, the HSA reflects Hillia's commitment to scientific discovery, peaceful exploration, and international cooperation. Headquartered at Zenith, the agency oversees astronaut training, launch operations, aerospace research, and public education while working closely with universities and research institutions throughout the Known World. Although many nations view spaceflight as an impractical ambition, the HSA has become one of Hillia's most celebrated public institutions and a powerful symbol of the republic's belief that humanity's future is built through curiosity, knowledge, and shared achievement.		The Hillian Space Agency (HSA) is the civilian space agency of the Hillian People's Republic and serves as the nation's principal organization for aerospace engineering, astronomy, and space exploration. Established in 39 CR following the Hillian Revolution, the HSA reflects Hillia's commitment to scientific discovery, peaceful exploration, and international cooperation. Headquartered at Zenith, the agency oversees astronaut training, launch operations, aerospace research, and public education while working closely with universities and research institutions throughout the Known World. Although many nations view spaceflight as an impractical ambition, the HSA has become one of Hillia's most celebrated public institutions and a powerful symbol of the republic's belief that humanity's future is built through curiosity, knowledge, and shared achievement.