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The 7 Seats of Galik

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	=== The 7 Seats of Galik ===		=== The 7 Seats of Galik ===
	Sometime around 605 [[PR]] the Burghers had shrunk down to 7 in response to the ongoing Plague crisis.		Sometime around 605 [[PR]] the Burghers had shrunk down to 7 in response to the ongoing Plague crisis.

		⚫	* Madame of Means (previously the Merciful touch), where it was seated by Nyvroi Kalyin who also operated as the council's figurehead or speaker.
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⚫	* Madame of Means (previously the Merciful touch), where it was seated by Nyvroi Kalyin.

	=== Interim Council ===		=== Interim Council ===

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Government

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	* Keeper of the City of the Dead		* Keeper of the City of the Dead
	* Commisioner of the Docks		* Commisioner of the Docks
⚫	** ~~Part of the~~ 7 Seats of Galik ~~in 605 [[PR]]~~
	* Magistrate of the Great Speakers		* Magistrate of the Great Speakers
	* Head of Crafts		* Head of Crafts
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	* Head Librarian of the Scribes		* Head Librarian of the Scribes
	* Commander of the Lyreguard		* Commander of the Lyreguard
	* Madame of the Merciful Touch		* Madame of the Merciful Touch/Madame of Means
⚫	** ~~One~~ of ~~the~~ 7 ~~Seats of Galik in~~ ~~605~~ ~~[[PR]]~~, where it was seated by Nyvroi Kalyin.
	* Lord Commander of the [[Free Defenders]]		* Lord Commander of the [[Free Defenders]]
	* High Admiral of the Riverwatch		* High Admiral of the Riverwatch
	* The High Sheriff		* The High Sheriff
	The 13th High Burgher of Galik was [[James Tyler\|James Tyler.]]		The 13th High Burgher of Galik was [[James Tyler\|James Tyler.]]

		⚫	=== The 7 Seats of Galik ===
			Sometime around 605 [[PR]] the Burghers had shrunk down to 7 in response to the ongoing Plague crisis.

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		⚫	* Madame of Means (previously the Merciful touch), where it was seated by Nyvroi Kalyin.

	=== Interim Council ===		=== Interim Council ===

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	* Keeper of the City of the Dead		* Keeper of the City of the Dead
	* Commisioner of the Docks		* Commisioner of the Docks
			** Part of the 7 Seats of Galik in 605 [[PR]]
	* Magistrate of the Great Speakers		* Magistrate of the Great Speakers
	* Head of Crafts		* Head of Crafts
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	* Archmage of the Wizards Guild		* Archmage of the Wizards Guild
	* Head Librarian of the Scribes		* Head Librarian of the Scribes
	* Commander of the ~~Lyregurad~~		* Commander of the Lyreguard
	* Madame of the Merciful Touch		* Madame of the Merciful Touch
			** One of the 7 Seats of Galik in 605 [[PR]], where it was seated by Nyvroi Kalyin.
	* Lord Commander of the [[Free Defenders]]		* Lord Commander of the [[Free Defenders]]
	* High Admiral of the Riverwatch		* High Admiral of the Riverwatch

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	*''"Temple of Skilled Hands"'', lead by Liserion, worships Tharmekhûl and [[Moradin]], [[gods]] of smelting and smithing.		*''"Temple of Skilled Hands"'', lead by Liserion, worships Tharmekhûl and [[Moradin]], [[gods]] of smelting and smithing.
	*''"House of the Ever Vigilant Guard"'' lead by Elissa Perinor, worships [[Helm]] the god of guards.		*''"House of the Ever Vigilant Guard"'' lead by Elissa Perinor, worships [[Helm]] the god of guards.
			*"''The Good People's Church of Cleansing''", a recent upstart in 605 [[PR]] who arose in response to the plagues of that era. They are dedicated to cleansing out the
	*''"The High Sanctum of the Scroll"'', a church originally built for Vecna worship but over time followed [[Ioun]], [[Ye'Cind]], and [[Hat]].		*''"The High Sanctum of the Scroll"'', a church originally built for Vecna worship but over time followed [[Ioun]], [[Ye'Cind]], and [[Hat]].
	*''"[[The Exhalted Temple]] of [[Pelor]]"'', lead by Bofred the Just		*''"[[The Exhalted Temple]] of [[Pelor]]"'', lead by Bofred the Just

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	*'''[[Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company\|The Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company]]'''		*'''[[Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company\|The Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company]]'''
	**Founded in the 800s PR, resides in one of the smaller private shipyards. Two aged ships sit on moorings, older propeller engines off. A worn and rusty but serviceable two story hangar building, that can just fit either of the two ships in its single bay, stands on the street side of the yard. The freshly painted maroon and gold sign bearing the name of the company hanging over the front doorway.		**Founded in the 800s PR, resides in one of the smaller private shipyards. Two aged ships sit on moorings, older propeller engines off. A worn and rusty but serviceable two story hangar building, that can just fit either of the two ships in its single bay, stands on the street side of the yard. The freshly painted maroon and gold sign bearing the name of the company hanging over the front doorway.
			*'''Galik Heroes Guild'''
			**''"If you want a career in adventuring, that's the place to go!"''
			**Founded in 520 [[PR]]. Run by Essoin, an ancient looking Elf in 605 [[PR]].
			**Some people like it, some people don't like it.
	*'''Scribes and Librarians Guild'''		*'''Scribes and Librarians Guild'''
	** Mostly [[Illumian (Player Race)\|Illumian]], these libraries run [[the ArchCrystal Tower]]. The guild was founded in the 300s [[BR]] making it one of the oldest in the city. Duties include the detection of forgeries and transcription of legal procedures across the city and the realm. There is an oath of secrecy that scribes can never reveal that which is demeed a secret, and this is enforced by a number of geas spells cast by a member of the Wizards Guild.		** Mostly [[Illumian (Player Race)\|Illumian]], these libraries run [[the ArchCrystal Tower]]. The guild was founded in the 300s [[BR]] making it one of the oldest in the city. Duties include the detection of forgeries and transcription of legal procedures across the city and the realm. There is an oath of secrecy that scribes can never reveal that which is demeed a secret, and this is enforced by a number of geas spells cast by a member of the Wizards Guild.

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	* [[The Cloak and Stagger\|''The Cloak and Stagger'']], appropriately shady.		* [[The Cloak and Stagger\|''The Cloak and Stagger'']], appropriately shady.
	* ''The Pillar and Post'', known for being a "child-friendly" bar.		* ''The Pillar and Post'', known for being a "child-friendly" bar.
	*''The Edesian'', a second location opened modeled after the first Edesian in [[Nestle]].		*''The Edesian'', a second location opened and modeled after the first Edesian in [[Nestle]]; founded by [[Edna]] and left to [[Blumenthal]], Soux, [[Red]], and [[Maverick]] after her death; notable as the final resting place of the disempowered [[Tools of the Primordial Ancients]].

	=== Other Notable Locations ===		=== Other Notable Locations ===

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Education

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	** Publius' famous quote: "''I am a human, but in this great city nothing is more alien to me than [[humans]]''"		** Publius' famous quote: "''I am a human, but in this great city nothing is more alien to me than [[humans]]''"
	** The college itself is mostly hands off, more of a quality control network of the other various individuals and groups in the city that offer bardic lessons. They certify schools, but don't try to run them. They get the most involved when politics and theatrics intertwine, both for good and bad reasons.		** The college itself is mostly hands off, more of a quality control network of the other various individuals and groups in the city that offer bardic lessons. They certify schools, but don't try to run them. They get the most involved when politics and theatrics intertwine, both for good and bad reasons.
			* '''Galik Bard College and Librarian Guild (GBC)'''
			** A smaller college, not to be confused with ''THE'' Bard's College above. The GBC specialized in lore Bards, and had its own special librarian guild as part of the institution.
			** Where [[Búho]] studied.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===

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	Galik was home to its own form of cant, known as [[Galik Street Slang]].		Galik was home to its own form of cant, known as [[Galik Street Slang]].

	Thanks to the great city watch of Galik, people who cause [[havoc]] or chaos can be easily influenced to get out of the city as places close their doors or raise their prices or stop providing services (free or otherwise). They become nobodies and the city passes them by, making them effectively become as notable or useful as the beggars. It is a stigma nobody risks, and as such, Galik is safe place to be during the day.		Thanks to the great city watch of Galik, people who cause havoc or chaos can be easily influenced to get out of the city as places close their doors or raise their prices or stop providing services (free or otherwise). They become nobodies and the city passes them by, making them effectively become as notable or useful as the beggars. It is a stigma nobody risks, and as such, Galik is safe place to be during the day.

	However, at night, when faces can be hidden or concealed in the shadows, the good humor of the city paves way for danger and subterfuge.		However, at night, when faces can be hidden or concealed in the shadows, the good humor of the city paves way for danger and subterfuge.
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	* Maestro of the Arts		* Maestro of the Arts
	* Burgher of the Distillery		* Burgher of the Distillery
	* [[Keeper]] of the City of the Dead		* Keeper of the City of the Dead
	* Commisioner of the Docks		* Commisioner of the Docks
	* Magistrate of the Great Speakers		* Magistrate of the Great Speakers
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	* '''Farseekers of Twilight'''		* '''Farseekers of Twilight'''
	** Anti-[[~~Human~~]], Anti-~~Industrial~~, concerned with the safety of natural lands		** Anti-[[human]], Anti-industrial, concerned with the safety of natural lands
	* '''Order of the Protectors'''		* '''Order of the Protectors'''
	** Non-city endorsed group of battle clerics who are [[Helm]] enthusiasts and hope to make names for themselves as healers and protectors.		** Non-city endorsed group of battle clerics who are [[Helm]] enthusiasts and hope to make names for themselves as healers and protectors.
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	** [[Ranger]] enthusiasts		** [[Ranger]] enthusiasts
	* '''Steelhelm Doorbargers'''		* '''Steelhelm Doorbargers'''
	** Dwarves who used to own and operate in the land formerly known as Galik who fight and lobby for Dwarven recognition, a ~~Dwarfen~~ district, and maybe even a rename of the city to Steelhelm City. They also outside of political movements gather to celebrate Dwarven ubiquity and party and sing the old songs and speak in dwarven codes. Affectionally known as "The damn [[dwarf]] society".		** Dwarves who used to own and operate in the land formerly known as Galik who fight and lobby for Dwarven recognition, a Dwarven district, and maybe even a rename of the city to Steelhelm City. They also outside of political movements gather to celebrate Dwarven ubiquity and party and sing the old songs and speak in dwarven codes. Affectionally known as "The damn [[dwarf]] society".
	* '''The Guild of The Scale Skinners'''		* '''The Guild of The Scale Skinners'''
	** A group that trains itself on the most effective ways to fight [[dragons]] in case they ever come back. A lot of conspiracists.		** A group that trains itself on the most effective ways to fight [[dragons]] in case they ever come back. A lot of conspiracists.
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	*'''Slavers' Guild'''		*'''Slavers' Guild'''
	** Work with the ShadowGuild and the ShadowMasks Brotherhood. The Slaver's guild has secret connections in a handful of temples of [[Sharess]]		** Work with the ShadowGuild and the ShadowMasks Brotherhood. The Slaver's guild has secret connections in a handful of temples of [[Sharess]]
	** Founded by ~~Half~~-~~Elf~~ [[~~Wizard~~]] '''Makeesh.''' They ~~Run~~ '''The Exotic Gourmet Club''', an eatery with meats you would not believe.		** Founded by half-elf [[wizard]] '''Makeesh.''' They run '''The Exotic Gourmet Club''', an eatery with meats you would not believe.
	** The founder of the [[Shinardi]] (Deng Lo) worked with them to export slaves across the eastern ocean to Troverth.		** The founder of the [[Shinardi]] (Deng Lo) worked with them to export slaves across the eastern ocean to Troverth.
	** Works in sporadic ways, avoiding all patterns and has escaping notice.		** Works in sporadic ways, avoiding all patterns and has escaping notice.
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	=== The Rise of [[airships]] ===		=== The Rise of [[airships]] ===
	By 892 PR, [[airships]] were a [[common]] presence in the skies over Galik. Large freighters come and go between ports all over Quelmar. Air docks were constructed over the water docks and a brisk import/export business on both air and water flows through the city.		By 892 PR, [[airships]] were a common presence in the skies over Galik. Large freighters come and go between ports all over Quelmar. Air docks were constructed over the water docks and a brisk import/export business on both air and water flows through the city.

	Smaller skiffs bearing cargo, people or a combination of both, zip over the rooftops of the city with the Lyreguard patrolling their flight lanes and keeping traffic orderly. The pattern of travel mirrors the roads below. Landing ports throughout the city on both street level and rooftops allow for embarking.		Smaller skiffs bearing cargo, people or a combination of both, zip over the rooftops of the city with the Lyreguard patrolling their flight lanes and keeping traffic orderly. The pattern of travel mirrors the roads below. Landing ports throughout the city on both street level and rooftops allow for embarking.
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	=== [[New Galik]] ===		=== [[New Galik]] ===
	Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and ~~build~~ on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].		Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and built on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].

	== Behind the Screen ==		== Behind the Screen ==

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	{{Worldbuilders}} ''This article is about the metropolis in Amusa, for the [[domain]] where the city is located, see [[Galik (Domain)]]''<blockquote>"Welcome to Galik, the jewel city of Quelmar, also known as "The Entertainer's Paradise". An urban monument, Galik is so massive it could take you a week to walk from one end to the other. It is the epicenter of strange activity and the headquarters of more than a thousand [[guilds]]. Galik is indeed the city that never sleeps. As we approach, you'll see up ahead the brilliant lights of the many magical, scholarly, and defensive towers that dot the metropolis, like stars in the night." - Typical monologue given to approaching tourists in carts.</blockquote>{{Infobox location\|title = Galik\|image = Galikcity.jpg\|imagecaption = Monolithic structures tower over fields of houses and shops.\|type = Massive City\|Government = Council\|location = [[Amusa]]\|inhabiting Race = All}}'''Galik''', also known as '''Entertainer's Paradise''', is the largest city in [[Amusa]], and home to a massively assorted set of citizens. The city also gives name to the domain it is located in, also called [[Galik (Domain)\|Galik]]		{{Worldbuilders}} ''This article is about the metropolis in Amusa, for the [[domain]] where the city is located, see [[Galik (Domain)]]''<blockquote>"Welcome to Galik, the jewel city of [[Quelmar]], also known as "The Entertainer's Paradise". An urban monument, Galik is so massive it could take you a week to walk from one end to the other. It is the epicenter of strange activity and the headquarters of more than a thousand [[guilds]]. Galik is indeed the city that never sleeps. As we approach, you'll see up ahead the brilliant lights of the many magical, scholarly, and defensive towers that dot the metropolis, like stars in the night." - Typical monologue given to approaching tourists in carts.</blockquote>{{Infobox location\|title = Galik\|image = Galikcity.jpg\|imagecaption = Monolithic structures tower over fields of houses and shops.\|type = Massive City\|Government = Council\|location = [[Amusa]]\|inhabiting Race = All}}'''Galik''', also known as '''Entertainer's Paradise''', is the largest city in [[Amusa]], and home to a massively assorted set of citizens. The city also gives name to the domain it is located in, also called [[Galik (Domain)\|Galik]]

	Galik was founded some time before 364 [[BR]].		Galik was founded some time before 364 [[BR]].
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	* Bartholomew's Wand Pond, a magical shop watched over by a giant psionic owl and owned by the magical [[mystic]] [[Bart]], who is one of the realms experts when it comes to synthesizing [[Quelmar Spells\|new spells]].		* Bartholomew's Wand Pond, a magical shop watched over by a giant psionic owl and owned by the magical [[mystic]] [[Bart]], who is one of the realms experts when it comes to synthesizing [[Quelmar Spells\|new spells]].
	*The Torn Page, a magical service shop offering potions, sometimes including potions of unusual spells (such as a potion of Teleport)		*The Torn Page, a magical service shop offering potions, sometimes including potions of unusual spells (such as a potion of Teleport)
	*Azureine's Rare Pages, a shop specializing in rare books, manuscripts and maps. Proprietors Otto and Martasa Azureine are 4th generation Dragonborn owners/proprietors and well known for hosting Poetry Readings, Literary Salons and finding rare materials. (Their grandson, [[Rhienhold Azurine]] is a member of the Tempest Company)		*Azureine's Rare Pages, a shop specializing in rare books, manuscripts and maps. Proprietors [[Otto]] and Martasa Azureine are 4th generation Dragonborn owners/proprietors and well known for hosting Poetry Readings, Literary Salons and finding rare materials. (Their grandson, [[Rhienhold Azurine]] is a member of the Tempest Company)

	=== Prices ===		=== Prices ===

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