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Swords and Silver

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“Swords and Silver” is an adventurers’ guild based in the heart of Aranthaes Wynds, a popular haunt for adventurers visiting the city. The guild is made up of seasoned adventurers, ranging from swordsmen and archers to mages and thieves. Swords and Silver is a tight-knit group that places a strong emphasis on loyalty and camaraderie. Members of the guild often form close bonds with one another and will go to great lengths to protect their fellow adventurers. The guild operates out of The Serpents Nest, a famed hostelry in Aranthaes

The Mason’s Hammer

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The Mason’s Hammer is a small but respected guild of stonemasons, blacksmiths and metalworkers in Aranthaes City. Their members are skilled in creating anything from stone and repairing metal objects of all kinds, from swords and armor to horseshoes and household items. They are led by the master stonemason Gromm Stonefist, a dwarf with a gruff exterior but a heart of gold. The guild is based in a large workshop in the Aranthaes Wynds, where they have a stone yard and several forges, with a team of apprentices learning the

The Maker’s Solidarity Union

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The Maker’s Solidarity Union is a unionized guild of the poorest workers involved in the manufacture and production of any goods within Aranthaes. The Union has become a powerful force for change, fighting for better wages, safer working conditions, and improved treatment for all laborers. The guild has its base in Aranthaes Wynds, where they hold meetings, organize strikes and demonstrations, and coordinate their efforts to improve the lives of their members. They also have representatives stationed in each of the major factories and workshops in the city, to ensure

The Dragon’s Hand

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The Dragon’s Hand is an independent guild of fighters and adventurers that operates within the city of Aranthaes and surrounding areas. Their primary mission is to protect Lady Bune‘s church and personnel, keeping them safe from harm. The guild is made up of experienced and skilled fighters who are dedicated to their cause. The Dragon’s Hand is well funded by the Defenders of the Mother. This support allows members of the Dragon’s Hand to access fully paid for weapons, armor, and training that they need to effectively carry out their

The Company of Provisioners

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The Company of Provisioners is a prominent guild in Aranthaes, it’s members supplying the city with all manner of goods, from weaponry and armor to food and other provisions. The guild is headed by Khamsa Oudasi, a skilled merchant with a reputation for being able to find the unfindable. The guild operates at several locations across Aranthaes, where its members maintain shops and stalls selling their wares. The Company of Provisioners is also responsible for maintaining the city’s armory, where weapons and armor are stored for use by the City

The Honorable Company of Goldsmiths

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The Honorable Company of Goldsmiths is a guild of jewelers and goldsmiths based in the jewelry quarter of Aranthaes City. Its members are highly skilled artisans who create intricate and beautiful jewelry pieces, as well as experts in the refining and casting of precious metals. The guild employs members who work in Aranthaes Mint, the world-famous producer of pure gold coins and ingots famed for their purity. The guild is headed by Aurto Aerum, a wealthy gold dealer who is respected among the goldsmiths and jewelers of Aranthaes City. He

The Clothmaker’s Guild

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The Clothmaker’s Guild is a prominent guild in Aranthaes City, located in the bustling textile district. It is headed by Orilia Thorne, a respected merchant who is considered one of the most successful textile mill owners in the city. The guild is made up of a diverse group of individuals, including fabric makers, tailors, weavers, and dyers. It is responsible for the regulation of the textile industry in Aranthaes, ensuring the quality of fabrics and setting the standards for textile production. One of the main functions of the Clothmaker’s Guild

Aranthaes Wagoneers

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The Aranthaes Wagoneers guild oversees the transportation of goods in the city and along Aranthaes’ trade routes. The guild’s head, Master Havelock Stone, a grizzled human veteran who has spent decades traversing the roads and highways of the land is currently missing, a victim of bandit attacks to the north – a fact that shows just how dangerous a wagoneers job can be. The guild operates out of a large, two-story building located in the center of Aranthaes’ bustling merchant district. Inside, members can be found conducting business, haggling over

Aranthaes Veterans

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Aranthaes Veterans is a guild made up of current, retired and injured members of the city’s guard and police forces. The guild is headquartered in a modest building located in the outskirts of the city. The guild is led by a venerated captain of the City Guard, Godwin Harewood, a gruff and no-nonsense man who takes the protection of the city very seriously. The guild’s primary function is to provide assistance and support to its members, particularly in terms of housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The guild also acts as

Aranthaean Merchant’s Guild

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The Aranthaean Merchant’s Guild is the principal merchant’s guild in the city of Aranthaes. All licensed merchants in the city must register with the guild in order to conduct business within the city limits. The guild operates out of a grand hall in the center of Aranthaes City, where its members gather to discuss business, negotiate deals, and resolve disputes. Orinna Lor is the current head of the Merchant’s Guild and owner of Lor Bank, one of the city’s four main banking houses. Orinna is a shrewd businesswoman who has

The Company of Magicians

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The Company of Magicians is a prestigious magic guild located in the heart of Aranthaes. It is considered the primary source of magical knowledge and training in the city. The guild hall is a large, imposing structure made of white marble and is located on the outskirts of the High Aranthaes district. The building is surrounded by gardens, fountains, and stone sculptures that add to its grandeur. The Company of Magicians offers a wide range of services to its members, including access to their extensive library of arcane texts, magical

Aranthaes Fields Overview

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The area known as Aranthaes Fields is a vast expanse of fertile farmland surrounding the city of Aranthaes. The fields are renowned for their productivity and the quality of the crops they yield. The area is primarily used for farming, with crops ranging from wheat and barley to fruits and vegetables. The fields are also home to a number of livestock farms, providing fresh meat to the city’s markets. The farms in the Aranthaes Fields are tended by a mix of tenant farmers and large landowners who often employ laborers

Restrictions on Magic Within Aranthaes

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Aranthaes’ policy on offensive magic is strict and enforced without exception: Non-citizens who are visiting the city and possess magical abilities are required to register with a local guild at the city entrance entrance and be fitted with an amulet that restricts their use of offensive magic within the city walls. This policy is designed to prevent the use of magic for malicious purposes, and to protect the citizens of Aranthaes from any potential harm. As an example one errant fireball from an overly zealous adventurer burned down several residential

Emporium of Curiosities

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Khamsa Oudasi’s Emporium of Curiosities is a sprawling complex located in the heart of Aranthaes City. The exterior is adorned with intricate carvings and glittering gemstones, making it clear that this is a place of great wealth and power. Upon entering the emporium, visitors are greeted by a spacious foyer filled with exotic plants and beautiful statuary. A receptionist sits at a large desk, greeting customers and directing them to the appropriate departments. The emporium is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a different type of magical item or

High Temple

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The High Temple, seat of the Church of the Mother, is a breathtaking sight, located at the pinnacle of the sacred mountain of Aranthaes. It is a grand structure built of pristine white marble, polished to a high sheen that glimmers in the sunlight. The temple is surrounded by lush gardens and sparkling fountains, tended by skilled gardeners to perfection. It is said that the air around the temple is imbued with a sense of holiness, as if Lady Bune herself has blessed this place. The temple’s entrance is adorned

Crime in Aranthaes

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Aranthaes, like any other thriving city, is not immune to crime. While the city has several guard and police forces to keep order, criminal elements are still present, often lurking in the shadows, especially in Aranthaes Wynds. From petty theft, to organized crime, dangerous bandit gangs to scheming merchants, there are many different types of criminal activity in Aranthaes. One of the most prevalent forms of crime in the city is theft. Pickpockets and burglars are common in the Wynds, where the cramped and poorly lit alleyways offer plenty of

The Politics of Aranthaes

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The ultimate power in the city rests with the Church of the Mother, with the Holy Mother at its helm. The Church holds sway over the hearts and minds of the people, with its teachings and sacraments providing the moral compass for the populace. In Aranthaes the Holy Mother’s every word is a divine mandate, and none dare oppose her openly. But even the Church cannot ignore the wealth and power amassed by the merchant classes, who make up 7 of the city council’s 12. The merchants are a cunning

Gaera

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Gaera the Erinyes is a fierce warrior, but also possesses cunning intellect and persuasive abilities. Her true neutral alignment belies a strong sense of loyalty to Lady Bune, her patron and queen. She has vast pale green wings, flowing black hair and a piercing gaze. Wearing gold and emerald plate mail whilst wielding a flaming sword and enchanted shield adorned with Lady Bune’s sigil she is truly a force to be reckoned with. Gaera is one of Holy Mother‘s 3 Erinyes bodyguards, charged with protecting the figurehead of the Aranthaen

Tisi

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With shimmering white and blue wings and a cool, detached demeanor, Tisi the Erinyes is the strategist in Lady Bune‘s protective detail. She carries a crossbow and bolts imbued with Lady Bune’s immense magic, and is able to cast powerful spells. Tisi is unflappable in battle, and always keeps a clear head. She is fiercely loyal to Lady Bune and will stop at nothing in her various roles connected to the Church of the Mother. Tisi is one of Holy Mother‘s 3 Erinyes bodyguards, charged with protecting the figurehead of

Alekto

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Alekto the Erinyes is the most imposing of Aranthaes’ three demonic protectors, with vast black and crimson wings, glowing red eyes and a towering stature. She carries a large mace that crackles with infernal energy, and her armor is adorned with spikes and chains. Alekto is a fierce combatant and is not afraid to use brute force to achieve her goals. Despite her fearsome appearance and abilities, Alekto has become almost kind and loving in nature and could be on the cusp of another alignment change, following in the footsteps