City Policing Archives - Aranthaes: City of Gold

Kosrakir, Protector of Aranthaes

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As second in command of the City Guard, Field Commander Kosrakir, Protector of Aranthaes, is responsible for security of the island itself – its approaches, its villages, and the long, vulnerable stretches between safety and wilderness. A tiefling, Kosrakir bears his heritage openly but without the ornament that’s fashionable in the city. His horns are scarred, his battle-tarnished plate armour functional rather than ceremonial. Those who serve under him know him as direct, uncompromising, and relentlessly fair. He does not tolerate disorder, but neither does he rule through fear. Orders

Thaelema Arkannis

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Thaelema’s faith has never been loud. She does not preach in the streets or preside over ceremonies, and few outside the poorest districts of Aranthaes would recognise her by name. Yet to many, she is the most tangible expression of the Mother’s mercy – the one who ensures that hunger is answered with food, and despair with warmth. Originally trained as a cleric, Thaelema chose an unusual path within the Church. After years of service tending the sick and distributing alms, she set aside most formal duties and retrained as

Vyvaen Weller

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Vyvaen speaks rarely, and always with purpose. Vigilance and discipline define her authority. Her faith is expressed through action and certainty — the understanding that some things must be defended, without hesitation or excuse. As Mother Superior – Warden of the Sanctum, Vyvaen bears responsibility for the physical protection of the Church’s most sacred spaces and figures. Temples, reliquaries, processions, and the Holy Mother herself fall under her charge. She organises the Temple Security Unit with military precision, yet her authority is grounded not in fear but in trust. Those

Ermile Valenor

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As Mother Overseer, Ermile has become indispensable through constancy. She is the fixed point around which the Church’s daily function turns. Where others speak for the faith, Ermile ensures that it continues smoothly — attending to details, maintaining traditions, and making decisions that keep the Church of the Mother steady and coherent. She has served the Defenders for many years as a quiet organising force. As second in command to Rilith Jol’gonas, Ermile oversees rites, manages correspondence between temples, and ensures that the practical workings of the faith function without

Vavyin Galpris

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Vavyin Galpris is the head of the Crescent Moon Battalion, Aranthaes’ elite Merchant Police force. She is a master of stealth and subterfuge, trained in the art of assassination and skilled in both melee and ranged combat. Vavyin has dedicated her life to protecting her merchant paymasters from threats both within and outside the city. Vavyin grew up on the streets of Aranthaes Wynds, learning to fend for herself at a young age. She fell in with a group of thieves and began honing her skills in stealth and pickpocketing.

Raistum Magus

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Raistum Magus is Head of the Zephyr Battalion – Aranthaes Merchant Police. He was born in Aranthaes City, son of a wealthy merchant, and grew up with a love for magic. He spent most of his early life studying and practicing the arcane arts, eventually becoming a powerful wizard. He was recruited by the Aranthaes Merchant Police in his 60’s and became the head of the Zephyr Battalion 2 years later. Cold and calculating, Raistum has earned a reputation as the Morley family’s arcane watchdog. He personally directs investigations into

Orlonas Dasir

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Orlonas Dasir is precise in everything she does. She speaks carefully, moves deliberately, and rarely reveals more than is necessary. Where others within the Church command through presence or strength, Orlonas operates through insight – watching, listening, and waiting until she understands exactly where pressure must be applied. Hand-picked by Rilith Jol’gonas to be Mother Superior – Prefect of Doctrine, Orlonas is entrusted with tasks that cannot be addressed openly. She investigates heresy, subversion, and threats to the Church that hide behind legality, respectability, or false piety. Her work is

Taygor Saraius

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Taygor was born and raised in the forests surrounding Aranthaes, and has always had a strong connection to nature. He became a druid at a young age and dedicated his life to protecting the forests surrounding Aranthaes and the wildlife inside and out of the great city from harm. When he was asked to lead the Merchant Volunteers Battalion, he saw it as an opportunity to protect the city and its people from within. Taygor has a weathered, rugged appearance, with a wild mane of gray hair and a thick

Akzir Aerum

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Akzir was born to famed gold merchant Aurto Aerum and his tiefling mistress in the same year as half-sister Alus, but was kept secret from the public eye, living with his mother. When Akzir was 14 years old, his mother was killed in a raid by the Red Cloaks, leaving him with nothing but his father’s name and the hatred of all bandits. In his late teenage years, Akzir was taken under the wing of the City Guard and trained to become a paladin. He quickly rose through the ranks,

Annis Aerum

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Annis is the youngest daughter of Aurto Aerum, one of the most successful gold traders in Aranthaes. Despite being born into wealth and privilege, Annis is a devout cleric of Lady Bune’s Defenders of the Mother, and is determined to use her position as an apprentice gold merchant to help the church in any way she can. When she’s not working in her family’s gold business, she spends much of her time between High Temple, studying and praying, and distributing food to the poor on the streets of Aranthaes Wynds

Ossian Harewood

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Ossian Harewood was born and raised in Aranthaes. His parents were both merchants, killed by bandits when Ossian was just a child. The attack left him permanently blind in one eye. His grandfather, Commander Godwin Harewood, took him and his younger brother Galhert in and raised them as his own. Despite his partial blindness, Ossian was determined to become a fighter and wished to follow his grandfather by joining the City Guard as soon as he was able. His proud grandfather trained him in swordplay and combat tactics, and Ossian

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

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

‘Darkness’

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Orilia Thorne’s bodyguard “Darkness” is a formidable half-orc, feared by those who cross his path. He stands at 6’5″ and has a muscular build. His skin is a deep olive green, and his eyes are a piercing yellow. His hair is raven black, and he has several scars crisscrossing his face, giving him a menacing appearance. Born in a tribe of half-orc mercenaries in the mountains, Darkness learned to fight at a young age. He became his clan’s leader, thanks to his impressive strength and fighting skills. He left his

Ghorza Hesh

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Ghorza Hesh is fiercely loyal to the city and the Aranthaes Merchant Police battalion she leads. She takes her job as commander of The Ironhearts very seriously and has a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to dealing with criminals. Despite her tough exterior, she has a particularly soft spot for children and will go out of her way to protect them, wrecking havoc on anybody causing harm to the city’s younger citizens. Ghorza stands at an imposing 6’5″ with broad shoulders and bulging muscles. Her skin is a deep olive

Urzul Hesh

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Urzul is Second-in-Command of the Aranthaes Merchant Police Ironheart Battalion and younger sister of Ghorza. Appearance: Urzul is a fierce half-orc fighter with mid-length black hair and iridescent red eyes. She stands at 6’2″ and has a muscular build. She wears studded leather armor with a green sash tied around her waist. She wields a large greatsword and carries a shortbow on her back. Her face bears several scars from past battles, and she always looks ready for a fight. Personality: Urzul is fiercely loyal to her older sister Ghorza

Rilith Jol’gonas

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Rilith Jol’gonas was born to a tiefling mother and human father in the slums of Aranthaws Wynds. Despite the challenges of her upbringing, Rilith showed an early aptitude for the divine, and her raw talent was quickly recognized by the Church of the Mother. She was taken in as a novice and began her training as a cleric with the Mother’s Children. Over the years, Rilith rose through the ranks of the church and became a powerful force for good in the city. She is known for her compassion and

Eryndor, Champion of Aranthaes

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Eryndor is Lord Commander of Aranthaes City Guard. She was born and raised in Aranthaes and has dedicated her life to protecting the city and its people. Eryndor trained in the ways of combat and the tenets of her faith from a young age, and being taught by legendary commander Godwin Harewood, she quickly rose through the City Guard’s ranks. She is known for her devotion to justice and her willingness to lay down her life for the greater good. She is solely focused on her duties as the leader