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From gate to gate, the city spans approximately 20 miles, meaning it takes a full 8-hours of travel to reach the other side, something the innkeepers within tend to appreciate.  
From gate to gate, the city spans approximately 20 miles, meaning it takes a full 8-hours of travel to reach the other side, something the innkeepers within tend to appreciate.  


The city is several city blocks wide, divided by the Bridgeroad running straight across the center. It takes 40-60 minutes to go from one side to the other. The width of the bridge itself is uniform, but the traversable width varies with the buildings from chokepoints such as the Tollgates, over residential city blocks, and to larger open spaces like city parks and town squares.  
Bridgemoor is several city blocks wide to either side of the Bridgeroad running straight across the center of the bridge. The full width is about a mile, but it typically takes 40-60 minutes to go from one side to the other through the winding alleys. The width of the bridge itself is uniform, but the traversable width varies with the buildings from chokepoints such as the Tollgates, over residential city blocks, and to larger open spaces like city parks and town squares.  
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====== '''Belagar’s Emporium of Mystic Wonder and Bedazzling Bearings''' ======
====== '''Belagar’s Emporium of Mystic Wonder and Bedazzling Bearings''' ======
Belagar’s Emporium sits at the sharp edge of a city block within the center of the markets, its four-story, yellow brick sandstone a staple of Eastbridge. An enchanted red door leads to a massive space within, where Belagar Stoneskean, a particularly persnickety trollkin [[mage]], runs one of the most successful esoteric shops in Bridgemoor. The space is immaculate, and Belagar is known to throw books, with deadly accuracy, at anyone who dirties his establishment. Belgar has the stats of a '''[[Mage (Greater)]]''' (CC, chapter 4).
Belagar’s Emporium sits at the sharp edge of a city block within the center of the markets, its four-story, yellow brick sandstone a staple of Eastbridge. An enchanted red door leads to a massive space within, where Belagar Stoneskean, a particularly persnickety trollkin [[mage]], runs one of the most successful esoteric shops in Bridgemoor. The space is immaculate, and Belagar is known to throw books, with deadly accuracy, at anyone who dirties his establishment. Belagar has the stats of a '''[[Mage (Greater)]]''' (CC, chapter 4).


The shop is run primarily by small, animated Arcane constructs, who are incapable of haggling and simply stare at customers until they pay what is asked. The exception is The Shopkeep, Belgar’s personal [[golem]], a hulking, massive creature constructed from iron. The Shopkeep has the stats of an '''[[Iron Golem]]''' (CC chapter 2), but is a sharp negotiator, with an INT of 4, and the personality of a hawkish, insightful merchant. It does most of the talking.
The shop is run primarily by small, animated Arcane constructs, who are incapable of haggling and simply stare at customers until they pay what is asked. The exception is The Shopkeep, Belagar’s personal [[golem]], a hulking, massive creature constructed from iron. The Shopkeep has the stats of an '''[[Iron Golem]]''' (CC chapter 2), but is a sharp negotiator, with an INT of 4, and the personality of a hawkish, insightful merchant. It does most of the talking.


The Emporium sells magical goods to the public, including scrolls and common magical trinkets, such as those that autonomously clean floors, and self-heating bread knives. These common items are available in spades and are the majority of Belgar’s stock. For players, he has items of greater value.
The Emporium sells magical goods to the public, including scrolls and common magical trinkets, such as those that autonomously clean floors, and self-heating bread knives. These common items are available in spades and are the majority of Belagar’s stock. For players, he has items of greater value.
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====== '''Scrolls''' ======
====== '''Scrolls''' ======
The Emporium stocks 9 (1d8 + 5) scrolls. These scrolls refresh every 7 days, as they quickly sell out, and can be any Arcane spell of SPC 10 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll 1d100. If the result is 50 or higher, Belgar will have 2 (1d4) extra scrolls of SPC 25 or less.
The Emporium stocks 9 (1d8 + 5) scrolls. These scrolls refresh every 7 days, as they quickly sell out, and can be any Arcane spell of SPC 10 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll 1d100. If the result is 50 or higher, Belagar will have 2 (1d4) extra scrolls of SPC 25 or less.
If players possess a significant positive goodwill with Bridgemoor merchants or Meritocrats, Belgar will allow them to purchase [[Occult]] scrolls in addition to Arcane, which are drawn from the same stock.
If players possess a significant positive goodwill with Bridgemoor merchants or Meritocrats, Belagar will allow them to purchase [[Occult]] scrolls in addition to Arcane, which are drawn from the same stock.


====== '''Magic Items''' ======
====== '''Magic Items''' ======
Belgar does not create anything more than his common household items. He does, on occasion, procure an item for resale. Every 30 days, you or your players can roll 1d100.
Belagar does not create anything more than his common household items. He does, on occasion, procure an item for resale. Every 30 days, you or your players can roll 1d100.


1-'''25.''' No item.
'''1-25.''' No item.


'''26-50.''' 1 item of Essence 15 or lower.
'''26-50.''' 1 item of Essence 15 or lower.
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====== '''Books''' ======
====== '''Books''' ======
Belgar stocks non-fiction books. Tomes of knowledge can be purchased for 20 sc, with each assigned an appropriate INT or CHA skill (such as INT/Arcana or CHA/Leadership). If a player consults their tome for at least 15 minutes, they gain a +1 bonus to the assigned skill check.
Belagar stocks non-fiction books. Tomes of knowledge can be purchased for 20 sc, with each assigned an appropriate INT or CHA skill (such as INT/Arcana or CHA/Leadership). If a player consults their tome for at least 15 minutes, they gain a +1 bonus to the assigned skill check.
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===== '''Bridge Keep Inventory''' =====
===== '''Bridge Keep Inventory''' =====
The Keep is well stocked with armor, available at a discount. Players can purchase medium or heavy armor from Madrik for 75% of its normal value. This armor is branded with the sigil of the Bridge Knights, though, and while wearing it the player acts as if they possessed the Goodwill, positive or negative, of the Bridge Knights with whoever they are dealing.
The Keep is well stocked with armor, available at a discount. Players can purchase medium or heavy armor from Madrik for 75% of its normal value. This armor is branded with the sigil of the Bridge Knights, though, and while wearing it the player acts as if they possessed the Goodwill, positive or negative, of the Bridge Knights with whoever they are dealing.
'''Available Medium Armor'''
'''Available Medium Armor'''


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==== '''Gaining and Losing Goodwill''' ====
===== '''Gaining and Losing Goodwill''' =====
As a deputy, there are multiple ways to gain Militant and Bridge Knights Goodwill, and ways to lose it. You may decided to extend these bonuses and penalties to other occupational categories as well, such as resolving a local dispute leading to +1 Militant and Mercantile Goodwill.
As a deputy, there are multiple ways to gain Militant and Bridge Knights Goodwill, and ways to lose it. You may decided to extend these bonuses and penalties to other occupational categories as well, such as resolving a local dispute leading to +1 Militant and Mercantile Goodwill.


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* Attacking a Bridge Knight: -10 Goodwill
* Attacking a Bridge Knight: -10 Goodwill


==== '''Keep Cells''' ====
===== '''Keep Cells''' =====
Beneath the keep are a series of cell blocks built into the Underbridge and sealed off from the sewers. These cells house hundreds of prisoners and fall under the purview of the Bridge Knights. They descend several levels deep, and are warded from both Divining magic and from teleportation. Prisoners here are treated with basic dignity—they are fed and aren’t beaten, but many don’t see the sun until the end of their sentence. For some, in the deepest [[darkness]], this means they never taste fresh air again.
Beneath the keep are a series of cell blocks built into the Underbridge and sealed off from the sewers. These cells house hundreds of prisoners and fall under the purview of the Bridge Knights. They descend several levels deep, and are warded from both Divining magic and from teleportation. Prisoners here are treated with basic dignity—they are fed and aren’t beaten, but many don’t see the sun until the end of their sentence. For some, in the deepest [[darkness]], this means they never taste fresh air again.


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While pleasant, a majority of citizens pass through the courtyard because it shaves an entire hour off of travel between East and Westbridge. With as many folk as it sees, this makes the courtyard a common gathering place, where cultures collide and ideas spread in the shadow of the three major institutions of the city. Mercantile efforts are disallowed within, but over time several cafes and day-time lounges have sprung up, nestled between the small wooded grounds and constructed lakes, allowing a bit of nature to seep into the urban landscape. Many lobbyists and concerned citizens will spend their days waiting in the yard, hoping to catch a Meritocrat out for lunch.  
While pleasant, a majority of citizens pass through the courtyard because it shaves an entire hour off of travel between East and Westbridge. With as many folk as it sees, this makes the courtyard a common gathering place, where cultures collide and ideas spread in the shadow of the three major institutions of the city. Mercantile efforts are disallowed within, but over time several cafes and day-time lounges have sprung up, nestled between the small wooded grounds and constructed lakes, allowing a bit of nature to seep into the urban landscape. Many lobbyists and concerned citizens will spend their days waiting in the yard, hoping to catch a Meritocrat out for lunch.  


==== '''Courtyard Garden Events''' ====
===== '''Courtyard Garden Events''' =====
As one of the few “wild” places on the Moorian surface, there are some rare events that can occur within the gardens. Use these if you’d like to give your players new interactions in the city.
As one of the few “wild” places on the Moorian surface, there are some rare events that can occur within the gardens. Use these if you’d like to give your players new interactions in the city.
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The university oversees thousands of students at any given time. Unlike most of the city, it welcomes non-citizens, allowing them to live in local dormitories and espouses an egalitarian approach to its acceptance. Still, there’s an obvious classist disparity, as only those with money can afford to pay tuition and keep up with a full class load. Those that graduate find an immense number of doors open to them, as the respect and skills that come with a degree are highly valued within Bridgemoor and beyond.
The university oversees thousands of students at any given time. Unlike most of the city, it welcomes non-citizens, allowing them to live in local dormitories and espouses an egalitarian approach to its acceptance. Still, there’s an obvious classist disparity, as only those with money can afford to pay tuition and keep up with a full class load. Those that graduate find an immense number of doors open to them, as the respect and skills that come with a degree are highly valued within Bridgemoor and beyond.


==== '''Attending the University''' ====
===== '''Attending the University''' =====
Players may register as students. To do so, they must choose a field of study: Arcane, Mercantile, Legal, or Civil. Each grants its own benefits, and a player may only participate in one field at a time. Once a field is chosen, a player pays the initial tuition of 1,000 sc, and must take an entrance exam.  To pass, they must succeed a skill check relative to the field:
Players may register as students. To do so, they must choose a field of study: Arcane, Mercantile, Legal, or Civil. Each grants its own benefits, and a player may only participate in one field at a time. Once a field is chosen, a player pays the initial tuition of 1,000 sc, and must take an entrance exam.  To pass, they must succeed a skill check relative to the field:


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A player must succeed 2 out of 4 checks to complete a semester. If failed, the player loses 1 Goodwill from the Academic occupation, and if they fail 3 semesters in a row, they lose their student status. Failing a single semester nets no benefits, and must be taken again. If a player passes a check by double the target, this counts as 2 successes, and they may pass the semester early.  
A player must succeed 2 out of 4 checks to complete a semester. If failed, the player loses 1 Goodwill from the Academic occupation, and if they fail 3 semesters in a row, they lose their student status. Failing a single semester nets no benefits, and must be taken again. If a player passes a check by double the target, this counts as 2 successes, and they may pass the semester early.  


==== '''Arcane Field''' ====
===== '''Arcane Field''' =====
As an Arcane student, a player needs to make an INT/Arcana check to complete a semester. For each successfully completed, the player learns either 1 Arcane cantrip or spell or may increase their Arcana skill by 1. Arcane classes are more expensive and cost 500 sc per semester.
As an Arcane student, a player needs to make an INT/Arcana check to complete a semester. For each successfully completed, the player learns either 1 Arcane cantrip or spell or may increase their Arcana skill by 1. Arcane classes are more expensive and cost 500 sc per semester.


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After completing 12 semesters, a player is awarded with an Arcane degree, gains a +1 to their INT, +5 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, and becomes eligible to teach at the university or become a Meritocrat.
After completing 12 semesters, a player is awarded with an Arcane degree, gains a +1 to their INT, +5 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, and becomes eligible to teach at the university or become a Meritocrat.
==== '''Scholarly Field''' ====
 
===== '''Scholarly Field''' =====
As a scholarly student, a player makes rolls based on the skill they used to pass their exam. This includes the CHA or AWR options. For every semester completed, the player may add +1 to a skill depending on their chosen field:
As a scholarly student, a player makes rolls based on the skill they used to pass their exam. This includes the CHA or AWR options. For every semester completed, the player may add +1 to a skill depending on their chosen field:


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===== '''Academic Talents''' =====
====== '''Academic Talents''' ======
While there is no official academic tag for talents, the following all qualify. These can all be found via the ''Core Rulebook,'' chapter 5, “Skill Stack”.
While there is no official academic tag for talents, the following all qualify. These can all be found via the ''Core Rulebook,'' chapter 5, “Skill Stack”.


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After completing 12 semesters, a player is awarded with a degree in the relative field, gains a +1 to either their AWR, INT, CHA, or LUCK, +5 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, and becomes eligible to teach at the university or become a Meritocrat.
After completing 12 semesters, a player is awarded with a degree in the relative field, gains a +1 to either their AWR, INT, CHA, or LUCK, +5 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, and becomes eligible to teach at the university or become a Meritocrat.


==== '''Becoming a Lecturer''' ====
===== '''Becoming a Lecturer''' =====
If a player graduates from the Meritocratium, or possesses at least +10 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, they may put on a guest lecture once every 30 days. To do this, a player must spend at least 4 hours at the university, and may roll any skill they possess at least 5 points in, and has an academic application. For instance, a character may not use DEX/Sneaking, but may use INT/Religion, despite it not being taught. The results depend on the following checks:
If a player graduates from the Meritocratium, or possesses at least +10 Goodwill with the Academic occupation, they may put on a guest lecture once every 30 days. To do this, a player must spend at least 4 hours at the university, and may roll any skill they possess at least 5 points in, and has an academic application. For instance, a character may not use DEX/Sneaking, but may use INT/Religion, despite it not being taught. The results depend on the following checks:


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===== '''What's That Smell?''' =====
==== '''What's That Smell?''' ====
While the Underbridge Sewers are a grand marvel, they also smell terrible. Facilitating the waste of thousands of tightly packed humanoids leads to nausea-inspiring heights. If players spend more than a hour in the sewers or fall/enter the sewage, they must make a DC 8 END check or become Sickened until they can breath fresh or, or the condition is cured via a spell. This DC is modified, increasing by 1 per hour players have spent in the sewers.
While the Underbridge Sewers are a grand marvel, they also smell terrible. Facilitating the waste of thousands of tightly packed humanoids leads to nausea-inspiring heights. If players spend more than a hour in the sewers or fall/enter the sewage, they must make a DC 8 END check or become Sickened until they can breath fresh or, or the condition is cured via a spell. This DC is modified, increasing by 1 per hour players have spent in the sewers.


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====== '''Inferno''' ======
====== '''Inferno''' ======
Between the occasional occultist and the dabbling of the Underbridge Cult fiendish creatures of Inferno  make their way into the foundations, sewing devastation and chaos.
Between the occasional occultist and the dabbling of the Underbridge Cult fiendish creatures of Inferno make their way into the foundations, sewing devastation and chaos.
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Smaller than any major city district, this one consists of four compounds that all face a large, public square, where more religious inclined merchants, denizens, and organizations set up during day-time hours.  
Smaller than any major city district, this one consists of four compounds that all face a large, public square, where more religious inclined merchants, denizens, and organizations set up during day-time hours.  


==== '''Temple District Locations''' ====
===== '''Temple District Locations''' =====


==== '''Temple of Vigil''' ====
====== '''Temple of Vigil''' ======
The Moorian Temple of Vigil is less militant than many of its kind. Due to its contract with the city, Vigil paladins and other warriors are given less creedence to operate within the city walls, making this construction a more serious place of worship. The temple itself is a white-stone construct, four stories tall and has a slew of support buildings for local [[clergy]] and worship shrines for Celestials and Avatars. It keeps a modest wealth, not nearly as well funded as other Vigilant centers, but perhaps more earnest in spirit.  
The Moorian Temple of Vigil is less militant than many of its kind. Due to its contract with the city, Vigil paladins and other warriors are given less creedence to operate within the city walls, making this construction a more serious place of worship. The temple itself is a white-stone construct, four stories tall and has a slew of support buildings for local [[clergy]] and worship shrines for Celestials and Avatars. It keeps a modest wealth, not nearly as well funded as other Vigilant centers, but perhaps more earnest in spirit.  


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Here, adventurers can liaison with the more benevolent forces of the divine. If they possess +5 Religious Goodwill in Bridgemoor, they can rest safely at the temple for free. Otherwise, Saphira will allow an adventurer to join the ranks of the Vigilant. There are no requirements for service. On joining, an adventurer will feel a divine influence about their person and can begin to accrue Vigilant Goodwill.  
Here, adventurers can liaison with the more benevolent forces of the divine. If they possess +5 Religious Goodwill in Bridgemoor, they can rest safely at the temple for free. Otherwise, Saphira will allow an adventurer to join the ranks of the Vigilant. There are no requirements for service. On joining, an adventurer will feel a divine influence about their person and can begin to accrue Vigilant Goodwill.  


==== '''Gaining and Losing Vigilant Goodwill''' ====
====== '''Gaining and Losing Vigilant Goodwill''' ======
This Goodwill is earned even if there is no one around to witness the act.
This Goodwill is earned even if there is no one around to witness the act.
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===== '''Scroll Sales''' =====
====== '''Scroll Sales''' ======
The temple possesses 1d10+5 scrolls at any time. These scrolls refresh every 15 days and can be any Divine spell of an SPC cost of 15 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll a d100. If the result is 50 or higher, the temple will have 1d8 extra scrolls of an SPC cost of 25 or less.
The temple possesses 1d10+5 scrolls at any time. These scrolls refresh every 15 days and can be any Divine spell of an SPC cost of 15 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll a d100. If the result is 50 or higher, the temple will have 1d8 extra scrolls of an SPC cost of 25 or less.
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==== '''Order of the Darkscourge''' ====
===== '''Order of the Darkscourge''' =====
A purely militant compound, the order has managed to convince Bridgemoor to allow it to operate within its walls, if only by the grace of Governor Arinwin. The Bridge Knights are vocal opponents of the order, and it possesses little to no authority, only allowed to act as independent mercenary guards for those that seek out its services—meaning order members cannot [[intervene]] in violent confrontation, lest they suffer legal consequences. Still, the order persists, if mostly for their interest in snuffing out the Underbridge Cult and other occultic activities in the surrounding areas.  
A purely militant compound, the order has managed to convince Bridgemoor to allow it to operate within its walls, if only by the grace of Governor Arinwin. The Bridge Knights are vocal opponents of the order, and it possesses little to no authority, only allowed to act as independent mercenary guards for those that seek out its services—meaning order members cannot [[intervene]] in violent confrontation, lest they suffer legal consequences. Still, the order persists, if mostly for their interest in snuffing out the Underbridge Cult and other occultic activities in the surrounding areas.  


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The ranking chapter member is Sera Nessacourias Elian, an elven [[Paladin]] of an iron will and a fervent adherence to her beliefs. She has incurred several fines levied from the Magistrate due to illegal interference, but refuses to budge on her stances, making her rather popular with the Westbridge locals. Players can speak to Nessacourias to join the Darkscourge.
The ranking chapter member is Sera Nessacourias Elian, an elven [[Paladin]] of an iron will and a fervent adherence to her beliefs. She has incurred several fines levied from the Magistrate due to illegal interference, but refuses to budge on her stances, making her rather popular with the Westbridge locals. Players can speak to Nessacourias to join the Darkscourge.


==== '''Joining the Order''' ====
====== '''Joining the Order''' ======
To become a squire within the order, an adventurer must first pay dues of 500 sc to prove that they are self-sufficient enough to provide for themselves. This need not be currency. They can donate weapons, scrolls, items, or anything of value to the order. Next, the adventurer must face several order members in single combat with wooden weapons (all do blunt damage). A '''Squire''', followed by a '''Knight''', then a '''[[Knight Errant]].''' The adventurer needs not win any of the bouts—only prove their resourcefulness in combat, by lasting at least 3 rounds against each opponent (but the order will not inform them of this). Finally, they must take a vow to uphold the order’s values.
To become a squire within the order, an adventurer must first pay dues of 500 sc to prove that they are self-sufficient enough to provide for themselves. This need not be currency. They can donate weapons, scrolls, items, or anything of value to the order. Next, the adventurer must face several order members in single combat with wooden weapons (all do blunt damage). A '''Squire''', followed by a '''Knight''', then a '''[[Knight Errant]].''' The adventurer needs not win any of the bouts—only prove their resourcefulness in combat, by lasting at least 3 rounds against each opponent (but the order will not inform them of this). Finally, they must take a vow to uphold the order’s values.


Once this is done, the adventurer becomes a member squire, and gains access to Darkscourge Goodwill and services. They also may take their first rank in the Knight profession. The adventurer and allies may rest in the order compound and may request sanctuary there if they are in danger.
Once this is done, the adventurer becomes a member squire, and gains access to Darkscourge Goodwill and services. They also may take their first rank in the Knight profession. The adventurer and allies may rest in the order compound and may request [[sanctuary]] there if they are in danger.
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===== '''Darkscourge Vow''' =====
====== '''Darkscourge Vow''' ======
“From this day, upon my life, I pledge my sword, my soul, my worth, to seek out those that spread the vile curse of chaos and will see their misdeeds brought to an end. I will be the beacon in the night, the [[terror]] of ill intent, forever and for always, I will be the scourge of the dark.”
“From this day, upon my life, I pledge my sword, my soul, my worth, to seek out those that spread the vile curse of chaos and will see their misdeeds brought to an end. I will be the beacon in the night, the [[terror]] of ill intent, forever and for always, I will be the scourge of the dark.”
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==== '''Gaining and Losing Darkscourge Goodwill''' ====
====== '''Gaining and Losing Darkscourge Goodwill''' ======
This Goodwill requires at least one witness to the act, or for the deeds to be reported to an order member.
This Goodwill requires at least one witness to the act, or for the deeds to be reported to an order member.
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|One hero may advance to the next rank of the Knight profession. This cannot advance Knight beyond rank 3.
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'''House of Alms.''' One of the few institutions of charity within Bridgemoor, the House of Alms accepts donations to help feed, house, and cloth the needy, and sees to the care of Moorian orphans and destitute. The House also acts as the largest hospital in the city. It receives several thousand sc in funding from the Meritocratic Senate and Trade Consortium, but is often overwhelmed with those beseeching aid. Unfortunately, nepotism runs rife here as it does elsewhere within the city, with the power and wealthy seen before those less fortunate.
 
==== '''House of Alms''' ====
One of the few institutions of charity within Bridgemoor, the House of Alms accepts donations to help feed, house, and cloth the needy, and sees to the care of Moorian orphans and destitute. The House also acts as the largest hospital in the city. It receives several thousand sc in funding from the Meritocratic Senate and Trade Consortium, but is often overwhelmed with those beseeching aid. Unfortunately, nepotism runs rife here as it does elsewhere within the city, with the power and wealthy seen before those less fortunate.


The House of Alms is run by Sorrowstone, an elder Bhrunai of immense patience and empathy. Sorrowstone has dedicated much of his life to caring for the sick and can be seen among the ranks of his physicians and healers, helping where he can despite his aging hands.  
The House of Alms is run by Sorrowstone, an elder Bhrunai of immense patience and empathy. Sorrowstone has dedicated much of his life to caring for the sick and can be seen among the ranks of his physicians and healers, helping where he can despite his aging hands.  
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'''Skill Check of Less Than 13'''
'''Skill Check of Less Than 13'''


Rolling below a 15 results in being more a nuisance than anything. The adventurer receives no pay in this case, and loses 1 Aristocratic Goodwill or Goodwill with Bridgemoor Commoners (or both). If this result occurs more than 3 times within a 7 day period, the House of Alms will ask the adventurer to kindly stop helping.
Rolling below a 13 results in being more a nuisance than anything. The adventurer receives no pay in this case, and loses 1 Aristocratic Goodwill or Goodwill with Bridgemoor Commoners (or both). If this result occurs more than 3 times within a 7 day period, the House of Alms will ask the adventurer to kindly stop helping.


'''Skill Check of 13'''
'''Skill Check of 13'''
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These markets are less prone to Bridge Knight patrols and given less attention by magistrate officials. They get by with only monthly inspections to check writs of sales, catalog goods, and to levy a 3% sales tax on profitable merchants for every 30 days of income. Theft and less scrupulous behavior occurs more often in Westbridge than in other districts, but it is still not considered to be rampant.    
These markets are less prone to Bridge Knight patrols and given less attention by magistrate officials. They get by with only monthly inspections to check writs of sales, catalog goods, and to levy a 3% sales tax on profitable merchants for every 30 days of income. Theft and less scrupulous behavior occurs more often in Westbridge than in other districts, but it is still not considered to be rampant.    


==== '''Westbridge Markets Events''' ====
===== '''Westbridge Markets Events''' =====
The following are events that can occur within the markets. Combat encounters are rare here, as Darkscourge members and Bridge Knights are never too far from trouble. Combats of less than four rounds can escape notice, so long as no civilians report it.
The following are events that can occur within the markets. Combat encounters are rare here, as Darkscourge members and Bridge Knights are never too far from trouble. Combats of less than four rounds can escape notice, so long as no civilians report it.
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Instead, on a difficult or higher encounter, you may have a Darkscourge Paladin (or Nessacourias herself) approach the adventures and offer to have them join the order, bypassing the fee and combat test.
Instead, on a difficult or higher encounter, you may have a Darkscourge Paladin (or Nessacourias herself) approach the adventures and offer to have them join the order, bypassing the fee and combat test.


==== '''Westbridge Market Locations''' ====
===== '''Westbridge Market Locations''' =====
'''The Grove.''' Home to a simple conclave of [[Primal]] mages, The Grove sits apart from the markets while being at its very center. Surrounded by stone walls lined with vines and greenery, the mages here receive a regular stipend from the Meritocratic Senate to upkeep the Courtyard Gardens and to seed the city with greenery, interrupting the yellow, brownish make of the bridge. The mages care little for city politics and foster a policy of noninterference, concerned only bringing a bit of nature to Bridgemoor and the chasm below.
 
====== '''The Grove''' ======
Home to a simple conclave of [[Primal]] mages, The Grove sits apart from the markets while being at its very center. Surrounded by stone walls lined with vines and greenery, the mages here receive a regular stipend from the Meritocratic Senate to upkeep the Courtyard Gardens and to seed the city with greenery, interrupting the yellow, brownish make of the bridge. The mages care little for city politics and foster a policy of noninterference, concerned only bringing a bit of nature to Bridgemoor and the chasm below.


The Grove is run by Gaspard Greenwright, a human druid with sharp, severe features and a calm disposition. He has the stats of a '''[[Druid (Greater)]]''' (CC, chapter 4, “NPCs”).
The Grove is run by Gaspard Greenwright, a human druid with sharp, severe features and a calm disposition. He has the stats of a '''[[Druid (Greater)]]''' (CC, chapter 4, “NPCs”).
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===== '''Scroll Sales''' =====
====== '''Scroll Sales''' ======
The Grove possesses 1d4+3 scrolls at any time. These scrolls refresh every 7 days and can be any Primal spell of an SPC cost of 10 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll a d100. If the result is 50 or higher, The Grove will have 1d4 extra scrolls of an SPC cost of 30 or less.
The Grove possesses 1d4+3 scrolls at any time. These scrolls refresh every 7 days and can be any Primal spell of an SPC cost of 10 or less. Whenever you roll to refresh scrolls, you or your players can roll a d100. If the result is 50 or higher, The Grove will have 1d4 extra scrolls of an SPC cost of 30 or less.
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'''Chasm Forge.''' The Chasm Forge is a massive metal working facility home to Bridgemoor’s most successful, and essential, industry. Here, smiths work around the clock to produce common metal goods, armor, and weapons. Combined with regular shipments from the chasm-based mines, the forge allows Bridgemoor to be self-reliant for its own defense, able to outpace most nations in equipping its soldiers with superior goods.
 
====== '''Chasm Forge''' ======
The Chasm Forge is a massive metal working facility home to Bridgemoor’s most successful, and essential, industry. Here, smiths work around the clock to produce common metal goods, armor, and weapons. Combined with regular shipments from the chasm-based mines, the forge allows Bridgemoor to be self-reliant for its own defense, able to outpace most nations in equipping its soldiers with superior goods.


Citizens can purchase weapons and armor directly from the forge, an honor only available to non-citizens with express permission from a Meritocrat. Equipment purchased here is done so at its base base cost, but is of superior quality. Weapons, even though they are mundane, grant a +1 bonus to attacks, and armor reduces speed by 5 ft. less and has its minimum STR requirement lowered by 1. Shields (except for tower, which possess the armor benefit) gain +1 to their Physical [[Resistance]].
Citizens can purchase weapons and armor directly from the forge, an honor only available to non-citizens with express permission from a Meritocrat. Equipment purchased here is done so at its base base cost, but is of superior quality. Weapons, even though they are mundane, grant a +1 bonus to attacks, and armor reduces speed by 5 ft. less and has its minimum STR requirement lowered by 1. Shields (except for tower, which possess the armor benefit) gain +1 to their Physical [[Resistance]].
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