GLOSSARY
I. The Tale So Far...
II. Map of Pandora
III. Houses of Pandora
IV. Cities of Pandora
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Pandora is at peace. After a history littered with conflicts both large and small, the kingdom enjoys its first decade of civility. Elliot Brackard V sits atop the throne of the capital city, Olympus. The city is as prosperous and mighty as it has ever been. The people are happy, and the kingdom is regaining its balance. In commemoration of the latest peace treaty between Houses Brackard, Hawke, and Montague, King Brackard is hosting a festival in the capital -- "The Festival of Light". There will be parades, tournaments, feasts, and many other celebrations for a week-long event of splendor. The royalty of all Houses across Pandora have been invited to attend, and many have chosen to participate in various events throughout the festival. Much of the population of the kingdom plan to attend as well, threatening to almost triple the size of Olympus over the course of a few days. A royal council meeting between the Lords of the three previously warring Houses has been planned for the first night of the events, wherein formal treaties and documents will be drawn up.
Meanwhile, in the Trade Isles to the southeast, word has spread that through dealings with House Montague, Lord Thorne of the Tsunami Syndicate has received an incredible sum of money to design a new fleet for Lord Montague to take home to Calypso. Details of their business partnership has caused many surrounding Houses to feel uneasy. Pirating along the southern coast of Pandora is at its all-time worst. Many consider the waters to be unsailable, but the Olympic Navy has been providing consistent resistance from its position in the West.
Chapter 1 of our story begins three days before the Festival of Light in Olympus...
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MAP OF PANDORA
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CITIES OF PANDORA
HOUSE HAWKE of "LANCHESTER"
*Lord Elias Hawke -- Lord of the House. Son of Castor Hawke. 53 years old.
*Naomi Remington -- Wife to Elias Hawke. Mother to Draiken and Sophie Hawke. (DECEASED)
*Lady Juliet Hollister -- Lady of the House. Daughter of Brennus Hollister. 37 years old.
*Draiken Hawke -- Prince of Lanchester. Son of Elias Hawke and Naomi Remington. 23 years old.
*Sophie Hawke -- Princess of Lanchester. Son of Elias Hawke and Naomi Remington. 19 years old.
*Dorian Hollister -- Son of Juliet Hollister and Gregory Remington. 21 years old.
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HOUSE BRACKARD of "OLYMPUS"
*King Elliot Brackard V -- King of Olympus, the Capital City. Son of Elliot Brackard V. 45 years old.
*Queen Evelyn Montague -- Queen of Olympus, the Capital City. Eldest daughter of Byron Montague. 39 years old.
*Fenix Brackard -- Prince of Olympus, the Capital City. Lord of House Brackard. Eldest son of Elliot Brackard IV and Evelyn Montague. 24 years old.
*Geoffrey Brackard -- 2nd Eldest son of House Brackard. 21 years old.
*Everett Brackard -- 3rd Eldest son of House Brackard. 13 years old.
*Lillian Brackard -- Princess of Olympus, the Capital City. Eldest daughter of Elliot Brackard V and Evelyn Montague. 21 years old.
*Elizabeth Brackard -- 2nd Eldest daughter of House Brackard. 11 years old.
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HOUSE RENWALD of "NEACE"
*Lord Robert Renwald -- Lord of the House. (DECEASED)
*Lady Morgana Isilian Renwald -- Lady of the House. Widowed wife. 23 years old.
*Michael Rush -- Overseer of the House. Trusted hand of Lady Morgana.
*Isabella -- Handmaiden to Lady Morgana. 14 years old.
*Bernadette -- Handmaiden to Lady Morgana. 15 years old.
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HOUSE MONTAGUE of "CALYPSO"
*Lord Arthur Montague -- Lord of the House. Son of Nicholas Montague. 67 years old.
*Lady Vivian Locke -- Lady of the House. Daughter of Derek Locke. 61 years old.
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THE TSUNAMI SYNDICATE of the "TRADER'S ISLES"
*Lord Brennus Thorne -- Lord of the Isles and Black Market. Called the "Pirate King". 37 years old.
*Captain Triton -- Captain of the "Jade Pearl", a pirate vessel. Legendary smuggler of the sea. 38 years old.
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PEOPLE OF "OLYMPUS"
*Thomas Henry -- A banker. Uncle to Lady Morgana Renwald.
*Margaret Isilian Henry -- A seamstress / dress-maker. Aunt to Lady Morgana Renwald.
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CITIES OF PANDORA
OLYMPUS: The Capital City of Pandora. Population: 103,416. It lies along the south-western coast surrounded by light forests and fields. The terrain is fairly flat, only sparcely populated by hills. It is ruled by King Elliot Brackard V, Lord of Pandora. The city itself contains famous buildings and landmarks including the Royal Library, the People's Market, the Temple of Light, and the royal council "The Meeting of Minds". There is also a large coliseum, outdoor theatre, and several guilds: The Fighter's Guild, The Guild of Magi, and Mercenary Guild.
LANCHESTER: The city of House Hawke. Population: 1,307. It lies in the dense forests of the north-west. The city itself is built in the shadow of a large set of cliffs. About a 5 1/2 days ride from the capital, Olympus. The forests surrounding Lanchester are called "The Blackwoods" because the canopy is so dense in parts if the forest that little light gets through. One of the greatest wars ended at a mountain pass in the south-western part of the forest where over 20,000 men died trying to storm Edgebrook, a fortress belonging to Lord Benjamin Brackard, brother to King Elliot Brackard IV. Since the battle, the forest has been rumored to be haunted.
REDBRIDGE of NEACE: The county of House Renwald. Population: 3,500+. Famous for its strong breeds of horses as a chief export. The Renwald estates are located just outside the City of Redbridge in the county of Neace. Redbridge is located approximately 65 miles or 80 klm (about two+ days travel by carriage, depending on road conditions) north-west of the capitol city of Olympus and boasts a population of 3500+. Redbridge is supported primarily by farming and trade and has its own volunteer militia numbering around 600. This militia is made up of sword, pike and archers. In addition, it has 100 full-time, peace keepers who patrol the roads and surrounding lands, keeping highwaymen and other misfits in check. There is one small Church of the New Religion just outside the city limits, but has very few followers as the majority of citizens still practice the old ways due to their close connection with the land. Most of the people work, in one capacity or another, for House Renwald; be it as House Staff or on the farms.
The topography of County Neace is gently rolling hills of open grasslands and farms. There are several large, thickly forested areas to the north of the city where one can find an abundance of deer, elk, boar and other wild creatures. The forests are popular hunting sites for visitors and guests of House Renwald, but the locals shun them as being haunted. A river; the ?Senunault,? or ?Quiet Waters? flows from north to south and cuts through two of the Renwald estates. It then turns southwest and passes close to the city. The river is not wide, but it is deep and slow moving along most of its course. There are several sections within the forested areas where the river descends from the northern hills and these sections of the river are fast moving with a number of waterfalls and rapids. These hidden waterfalls are considered sacred to the locals and there are many myths and legends surrounding them. There are also several sacred wells scattered throughout the county. The locals occasionally visit these wells to ask various deities for boons or favors.
There is one main road connecting Redbridge with the Capitol, The King?s Road, which is maintained by the various villages, hamlets and towns scattered along its route. During peacetime the road is patrolled by the Kings Men who police its entire length. In times of hard winters the road is often impassible.
CALYPSO: The city of House Montague. Nestled in the marshes of the south. The city is on the coast of an ocean cove and maintains strong ties with both Axiom and the Trader's Isles. The Montagues are one of the richest Houses in the kingdom, and often lend money to provinces or Houses in need. This equips them with a host of favors they can call in later on in the future.
THE TRADER'S ISLES: A scattered arrangement of islands in the south-east. The largest of the islands houses the majority of the Tsunami Syndicate's influence. The fleets of many different factions and Houses call the Trader's Isles there home.
KENSINGTON: Set in the icy mountains of the north. Population: 5,317. A collection of mining settlements. Houses the largest forge in all of Pandora. The journey to Kensington is dangerous, requiring the careful navigation through a number of icy mountain passes through treacherously vertical faces. It is always winter.
AXIOM: A large merchant city in the desert. Population 8,937. This city boasts a large number of mercenaries, traders, and people deemed "Free Folk". The city is ultimately lawless, run by a number of different factions. The economy is strong, offering wares from all over the world. It is appropriately placed in the center of Pandora creating a mixture of cultures, people, and treasures.
EDGEBROOK: A nearly impenetrable fortress on the edge of the Blackwood Forest. Population: 3,207. Ruled by Lord Jeremiah Brackard, son of Benjamin Brackard. The fortress is built at the peak of a cliff nestled in the canopy of the forest.
PORT SUMMIT: Capital of the Trader's Isles. Population: Undefined. This port houses the majority of the trading vessels in the entire cove. Home to the Tsunami Syndicate and its leader, Lord Thorne. The island has raised cliffs around most of its side. The port itself covers a large portion of the north side of the island. Weather is mostly tropical, often humid. Warm rains and monsoons are not uncommon.
LARUZIA: City of the East. Also called "The Holy City". Population: 13,665. The largest collection of temples in all of Pandora. A mixed bag of religions are assembled in this city. It was occupied by the Montagues during one of the first wars of the kingdom, but has endured sustained peace since then. The city considers itself unaligned, and are kept a close eye on by the King in Olympus. Many turn to this city for refuge from the political strifes of the kingdom. It has a reputation for harboring all manner of people regardless of their allegiance or crimes.
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