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|Rumors are rife with corruption among Bridgemoor Meritocrats and increasing tension between the current Bridgemoor [[Knight]]-Commander and the Meritocratic Senate, especially with Governor Arinwin. It is whispered that the tensions may be building to a militant conflict.
|Rumors are rife with corruption among Bridgemoor Meritocrats and increasing tension between the current Bridgemoor [[Knight]]-Commander and the Meritocratic Senate, especially with Governor Arinwin. It is whispered that the tensions may be building to a militant conflict.


While the bridge itself is safe, details on the Underbridge, a massive series of sewers and puzzling waterways, lies beneath the city, and is filled with danger, forgotten folk, and even deadly, dangerous cults.
While the bridge itself is safe, details on the Underbridge, a massive series of sewers and puzzling waterways, lies beneath the city, and is filled with danger, forgotten folk, and even deadly, dangerous cults.
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|The Underbridge Cult is only gaining power within Bridgemoor despite the iron fist of its local [[guard]], the Bridge Knights. Incursions of Inferno fiends are far-too common within the market places, and the people are growing restless.
|The Underbridge Cult is only gaining power within Bridgemoor despite the iron fist of its local [[guard]], the Bridge Knights. Incursions of Inferno fiends are far-too common within the market places, and the people are growing restless.


With this fear, scholars and dissidents are rising, challenging the Meritocracy and actively protesting the Bridge Knights. Between it all, the governance of the city is struggling, and foreign (and may even local) powers are starting to circle, gaining interest in exploiting the unrest.
With this fear, scholars and dissidents are rising, challenging the Meritocracy and actively protesting the Bridge Knights. Between it all, the governance of the city is struggling, and foreign (and may even local) powers are starting to circle, gaining interest in exploiting the unrest.
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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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==== '''Academics''' ====
==== '''Academics''' ====
Bridgemoor places immense value on education and scholastic achievement. Home of the Meritocriatum, a large and famous university, local and foreign scholars alike flock to the city at the chance to hone their craft and receive funding for their projects. Those of a formal education are often sought out, rewarded, and promoted to the ranks of the Meritocrats, the ruling body of Bridgemoor, leading to keen interests in pursuing knowledge worthy of attention.
Bridgemoor places immense value on education and scholastic achievement. Home of the Meritocratium, a large and famous university, local and foreign scholars alike flock to the city at the chance to hone their craft and receive funding for their projects. Those of a formal education are often sought out, rewarded, and promoted to the ranks of the Meritocrats, the ruling body of Bridgemoor, leading to keen interests in pursuing knowledge worthy of attention.


Smaller schools are common amongst the residential districts of the city, funded by individual Meritocrats, often to find talented youth and weed out those meant for more provincial careers. Despite intentions, this leads to even the poorest of Bridgemoor’s citizens being able to read, making way for some strange, if not fascinating, advancements in technology.
Smaller schools are common amongst the residential districts of the city, funded by individual Meritocrats, often to find talented youth and weed out those meant for more provincial careers. Despite intentions, this leads to even the poorest of Bridgemoor’s citizens being able to read, making way for some strange, if not fascinating, advancements in technology.
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'''University Graduate.''' Graduates from the Meritocratium gain the option to renounce their previous citizenship and become official Bridgemoor citizens.
'''University Graduate.''' Graduates from the Meritocratium gain the option to renounce their previous citizenship and become official Bridgemoor citizens.


'''Mercantile Exception.''' Joining the Trade Consortium and becoming a respected [[trader]] (gaining 1 rank in the Trader profession) grants the individual the ability to purchase citizenship papers for 2,500sc. This fee can be waived or reduced by a Meritocrat.
'''Mercantile Exception.''' Joining the Trade Consortium and becoming a respected [[trader]] (gaining 1 rank in the Trader profession) grants the individual the ability to purchase citizenship papers for 2,500 sc. This fee can be waived or reduced by a Meritocrat.


'''Laborer.''' Ten years as a laborer grants an individual the ability to take a citizen test on basic principles of Bridgemoor. If passed, they are granted citizenship.  
'''Laborer.''' Ten years as a laborer grants an individual the ability to take a citizen test on basic principles of Bridgemoor. If passed, they are granted citizenship.  
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===== Working for Antara =====
===== '''Working for Antara''' =====
If adventurers are interested they can work for Antara. She will hire them as mercenaries and adventurers can track Denrats [[Goodwill]], but will only consider hiring them if they have at least +5 Social or +5 Underworld Goodwill. Adversely, if an adventurer possesses at least -3 Bridge Knight Goodwill, she’ll be more inclined to hire them.  
If adventurers are interested they can work for Antara. She will hire them as mercenaries and adventurers can track Denrats [[Goodwill]], but will only consider hiring them if they have at least +5 Social or +5 Underworld Goodwill. Adversely, if an adventurer possesses at least -3 Bridge Knight Goodwill, she’ll be more inclined to hire them.  


Antara pays based on how much she likes her hires, and they earn a salary of 10sc per 1 Denrats Goodwill Every 7 days. Once an adventurer earns at least 5 Denrats Goodwill they may take their first rank in the [[Thug]] profession. If this rank is taken, that adventurer gains access to Antara’s information for free, and she will share her distrust and dislike of Ser Blacksky.
Antara pays based on how much she likes her hires, and they earn a salary of 10 sc per 1 Denrats Goodwill Every 7 days. Once an adventurer earns at least 5 Denrats Goodwill they may take their first rank in the [[Thug]] profession. If this rank is taken, that adventurer gains access to Antara’s information for free, and she will share her distrust and dislike of Ser Blacksky.


==== '''Gaining and Losing Goodwill''' ====
==== '''Gaining and Losing Goodwill''' ====
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The Eastbridge Markets are heavily patrolled and theft is dealt with harshly. Magistrate tax collectors also make weekly inspections here, checking writs of sales, and cataloging goods. Successful merchants are levied with an additional 5% sales tax for profitable weeks, but are exempt for monthly property taxes.
The Eastbridge Markets are heavily patrolled and theft is dealt with harshly. Magistrate tax collectors also make weekly inspections here, checking writs of sales, and cataloging goods. Successful merchants are levied with an additional 5% sales tax for profitable weeks, but are exempt for monthly property taxes.


==== '''Eastbridge Markets Events''' ====
===== '''Eastbridge Markets Events''' =====
The following are events that can occur within the markets. Combat encounters are incredibly rare here, as any violence is usually thwarted by the unyielding presence of Bridge Knight patrols. Quick combats of less than two rounds can escape notice, so long as no civilians report it.
The following are events that can occur within the markets. Combat encounters are incredibly rare here, as any violence is usually thwarted by the unyielding presence of Bridge Knight patrols. Quick combats of less than two rounds can escape notice, so long as no civilians report it.
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==== '''Eastbridge Market Locations''' ====
===== '''Eastbridge Market Locations''' =====
'''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 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. 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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These items last for 30 days and are considered sold by the end. You can use MCG chapter 7 for a list of potential items.
These items last for 30 days and are considered sold by the end. You can use MCG chapter 7 for a list of potential items.


==== '''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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'''Fixer’s Compound.''' A collection of sloped, adobe-style buildings sit within their own walled compound aside from the throngs of endless market stalls. A simple iron gate allows the curious to pass into the Fixer’s Compound. Guarded by sparse humanoids in light armor, the Fixers are psions that loan their services to adventurers and local organizations as guards, monster hunters, or investigators. While a valuable commodity, the Fixer’s here have a contract with the Bridge Knights that prevents them from investigating cases within sovereign territory. Still, their divining services are ever-popular, and the occasional merchant will hire an escort through the city to avoid less scrupulous magistrates.  
 
==== '''Fixer’s Compound''' ====
A collection of sloped, adobe-style buildings sit within their own walled compound aside from the throngs of endless market stalls. A simple iron gate allows the curious to pass into the Fixer’s Compound. Guarded by sparse humanoids in light armor, the Fixers are psions that loan their services to adventurers and local organizations as guards, monster hunters, or investigators. While a valuable commodity, the Fixer’s here have a contract with the Bridge Knights that prevents them from investigating cases within sovereign territory. Still, their divining services are ever-popular, and the occasional merchant will hire an escort through the city to avoid less scrupulous magistrates.  


This particular outpost is run by Efelias Starseeker, a [[Raedeen]], who tends to be rather hands-on in the Fixer’s activities. Efelias or one of their fixers can be contracted to [[divine]] information within the city, so long as it does not interfere with, or directly influence or affect, any meritocratic, Bridge Knight, or magisterial business.
This particular outpost is run by Efelias Starseeker, a [[Raedeen]], who tends to be rather hands-on in the Fixer’s activities. Efelias or one of their fixers can be contracted to [[divine]] information within the city, so long as it does not interfere with, or directly influence or affect, any meritocratic, Bridge Knight, or magisterial business.
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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 1,000sc, 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:


'''Arcane.''' INT/Arcana of 15+
'''Arcane.''' INT/Arcana of 15+
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'''Civil.''' INT/History 13+
'''Civil.''' INT/History 13+


<nowiki>*</nowiki> Any test can be taken instead with CHA/Savoir Faire or AWR/Intuiting.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Any test can be taken instead with CHA/Savoir Faire or AWR/Intuiting.


If successful, the player becomes an official [[student]] of the Meritocratium and gains +2 Goodwill with the Academic occupation. To make progress as a student, a player must attend classes for 8 hours every 7 days for an entire semester. There are 12 semesters in a year, each consisting of 30 days, and a student must pay 250 sc per semester they attend, with the first one included in their entry tuition. A player may choose not to attend a semester and keep their status as a student, but they must still pay the fees even though they do not advance that semester.
If successful, the player becomes an official [[student]] of the Meritocratium and gains +2 Goodwill with the Academic occupation. To make progress as a student, a player must attend classes for 8 hours every 7 days for an entire semester. There are 12 semesters in a year, each consisting of 30 days, and a student must pay 250 sc per semester they attend, with the first one included in their entry tuition. A player may choose not to attend a semester and keep their status as a student, but they must still pay the fees even though they do not advance that semester.
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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.


After completing 4 semesters, a player learns two arcane cantrips of their choice. INT is their magic attribute for these cantrips.
After completing 4 semesters, a player learns two arcane cantrips of their choice. INT is their magic attribute for these cantrips.


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”.


'''Talents:''' Astronomer, Biologist, Calligrapher, Careful Appraiser, Cartographer, Chemist, Eavesdropper, Economist, Empathic, Engineer, Forgery, Geographer, Gossipper, Historian, Intelligent, Jack of all Trades, Knowledgeable, Lawyer, Medic, Persuasive, Politician.
'''Talents:''' Astronomer, Biologist, Calligrapher, Careful Appraiser, Cartographer, Chemist, Eavesdropper, Economist, Empathic, Engineer, Forgery, Geographer, Gossipper, Historian, Intelligent, Jack of all Trades, Knowledgeable, Lawyer, Medic, Persuasive, Politician.
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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 LUK, +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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Only a total of 5 Goodwill can be gained as a lecturer, and if a player gains that much Goodwill they may take 1 rank in the [[Archivist]] profession.
Only a total of 5 Goodwill can be gained as a lecturer, and if a player gains that much Goodwill they may take 1 rank in the [[Archivist]] profession.


Underbridge
=== Underbridge ===
 
Within the foundations of Bridgemoor lies the Underbridge: a series of complex waterways, storage spaces, and basins. While the city has turned the majority of this massive space into sewers, there are hundreds of storehouses and open spaces that provide refuge away from prying eyes, creating an environment of mystery and ever changing demographics. Rumors of cults, ne'er-do-wells, and even entire “secret districts” run rampant about the Underbridge, with just  as many liable to be true as are false.
Within the foundations of Bridgemoor lies the Underbridge: a series of complex waterways, storage spaces, and basins. While the city has turned the majority of this massive space into sewers, there are hundreds of storehouses and open spaces that provide refuge away from prying eyes, creating an environment of mystery and ever changing demographics. Rumors of cults, ne'er-do-wells, and even entire “secret districts” run rampant about the Underbridge, with just  as many liable to be true as are false.


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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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Players can donate currency, items, or food to satisfy Ratina.  
Players can donate currency, items, or food to satisfy Ratina.  


If players donate 250sc worth of materials, she will bless them with an escort through the sewers. 2 '''Dire Rats''' will accompany, and fight for, the party until they leave the sewers.
If players donate 250 sc worth of materials, she will bless them with an escort through the sewers. 2 '''Dire Rats''' will accompany, and fight for, the party until they leave the sewers.


If they donate 1,000sc or more, Ratina will instead grant them her Rat Hat, and praise their worthiness of the Rat Queen. With this outcome, should the event trigger again, Ratina will offer the players safe haven and will protect them with her rats if they choose to Take a Rest.  
If they donate 1,000 sc or more, Ratina will instead grant them her Rat Hat, and praise their worthiness of the Rat Queen. With this outcome, should the event trigger again, Ratina will offer the players safe haven and will protect them with her rats if they choose to Take a Rest.  


Queen Ratina has the stats of a '''[[Druid]] (Greater)''', and if attacked, she and her subjects will scatter into burrowed holes into the foundations.
Queen Ratina has the stats of a '''[[Druid]] (Greater)''', and if attacked, she and her subjects will scatter into burrowed holes into the foundations.
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|A singular gem worth 150 sc.
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|31-50
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|A singular gem worth 300 sc.
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|A singular gem worth 500 sc.
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'''Foodstuffs.''' Heroes can give the urchins rations or meals. For every 5 portions (or days) worth of food they give, they’ll gain +1 Goodwill with the Urchin Colony.  
'''Foodstuffs.''' Heroes can give the urchins rations or meals. For every 5 portions (or days) worth of food they give, they’ll gain +1 Goodwill with the Urchin Colony.  


'''Medicine.''' Spicket is particularly interested in medicine. Heroes can donate common and rare herbs, or basic or advanced medicine. Every 50sc in such items grants +1 Goodwill with the Urchin Colony, to a maximum of +3.
'''Medicine.''' Spicket is particularly interested in medicine. Heroes can donate common and rare herbs, or basic or advanced medicine. Every 50 sc in such items grants +1 Goodwill with the Urchin Colony, to a maximum of +3.


'''Weapons.''' Widget is always looking for means to protect her fellow kids. Heroes can donate scrolls, weapons, or [[Magic Items|magic items]] to her. Every 100sc in such items grants +1 Goodwill to the Urchin Colony, to a maximum of +5.
'''Weapons.''' Widget is always looking for means to protect her fellow kids. Heroes can donate scrolls, weapons, or [[Magic Items|magic items]] to her. Every 100 sc in such items grants +1 Goodwill to the Urchin Colony, to a maximum of +5.


The urchins do not want to be saved—they’re doing just fine in the sewers—but they appreciate aid when they can get it. If the heroes foster Goodwill, they can use this as a resource to call on the colony for aid, trading Goodwill for certain favors both usable in the sewer and above-bridge. See the Urchin Colony Goodwill table for exchanges, and Goodwill is cashed in with either Spicket or Widget.
The urchins do not want to be saved—they’re doing just fine in the sewers—but they appreciate aid when they can get it. If the heroes foster Goodwill, they can use this as a resource to call on the colony for aid, trading Goodwill for certain favors both usable in the sewer and above-bridge. See the Urchin Colony Goodwill table for exchanges, and Goodwill is cashed in with either Spicket or Widget.
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|A stray Magister or Bridge Knight Badge (200sc cost)
|A stray Magister or Bridge Knight Badge (200 sc cost)
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|A Writ of Credit (150 sc)
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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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|Donate at least 500 sc to a Temple of Vigil. This only works once every 7 days, a maximum of 3 Goodwill earned this way.
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|A hero may cast [[Minor Blessing]] even if they cannot normally cast spells. This has an APC of 4.
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|A hero may cast [[Heroism]] even if they cannot normally cast spells. This has an APC of 3.
|A hero may cast [[Heroism]] one time. This costs no SP when cast in this way.
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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 500sc 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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Players can receive healing at the house, donate to help the people of Bridgemoor, or work as a physician themselves.
Players can receive healing at the house, donate to help the people of Bridgemoor, or work as a physician themselves.


'''Donations.''' Heroes can donate rations or meals, money, or medicine. For every 250sc in value they donate they receive +1 Goodwill with Bridgemoor Commoners (+5 at most).
'''Donations.''' Heroes can donate rations or meals, money, or medicine. For every 250 sc in value they donate they receive +1 Goodwill with Bridgemoor Commoners (+5 at most).


'''Healing.''' The physicians at the house can cure the adventurers of nonmagical diseases and can remove temporary levels of insanity, such as those gained at the Rust Gate. If done for free, this treatment takes 1d4 days +1 day per rarity of the disease (1 day for common, 2 for uncommon, etc.) or per level of insanity, otherwise it costs 20sc per level of rarity, and the adventurer is healed after 8 hours.
'''Healing.''' The physicians at the house can cure the adventurers of nonmagical diseases and can remove temporary levels of insanity, such as those gained at the Rust Gate. If done for free, this treatment takes 1d4 days +1 day per rarity of the disease (1 day for common, 2 for uncommon, etc.) or per level of insanity, otherwise it costs 20 sc per level of rarity, and the adventurer is healed after 8 hours.


'''Work.''' The House of Alms is always looking for individuals to help. If an adventurer wishes to, they can spend blocks of 8 hours aiding those at the house. They can choose to work for pay or donate their time. When doing either, they roll an INT/Medicine check, with results depending on their roll:
'''Work.''' The House of Alms is always looking for individuals to help. If an adventurer wishes to, they can spend blocks of 8 hours aiding those at the house. They can choose to work for pay or donate their time. When doing either, they roll an INT/Medicine check, with results depending on their roll:
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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'''


The adventurer is of great help and earns a salary of 25sc + 25sc per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +1 House of Alms Goodwill.
The adventurer is of great help and earns a salary of 25 sc + 25 sc per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +1 House of Alms Goodwill.


'''Skill Check of 18'''
'''Skill Check of 18'''


The adventurer proves their worth to their fellows and earns a salary of 75sc + 25 per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +2 House of Alms Goodwill.
The adventurer proves their worth to their fellows and earns a salary of 75 sc + 25 per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +2 House of Alms Goodwill.


'''Skill Check of 25+'''
'''Skill Check of 25+'''


The adventurer outshines even the regular house physicians and earns a salary of 150sc + 50 per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +3 House of Alms Goodwill.
The adventurer outshines even the regular house physicians and earns a salary of 150 sc + 50 per rank of Physician they possess. If choosing to work for free, the adventurer earns +3 House of Alms Goodwill.


An adventurer can only earn as much as +5 Goodwill and the house can only pay out as much as 500sc per 7 day period. If an adventurer earns at least 5 Goodwill with the house, they make their first rank in the Physician profession. They may increase their Physician rank by 1 for every 15 Goodwill they earn after that, to a maximum rank of 3.  
An adventurer can only earn as much as +5 Goodwill and the house can only pay out as much as 500 sc per 7 day period. If an adventurer earns at least 5 Goodwill with the house, they make their first rank in the Physician profession. They may increase their Physician rank by 1 for every 15 Goodwill they earn after that, to a maximum rank of 3.  


'''Shrineyard.''' The courtyard of the temple district, the Shrineyard is where small religious delegations set up small, mobile shrines and preach their various doctrines to their Moorian flocks. During day-time hours, the yard is active with priests and preachers, clergy, and other such individuals hoping to bring peace or recruit for their divines. This is also a common spot for beggars to frequent, begging for alms while relying on the more generous spirit of their religious neighbors.  
'''Shrineyard.''' The courtyard of the temple district, the Shrineyard is where small religious delegations set up small, mobile shrines and preach their various doctrines to their Moorian flocks. During day-time hours, the yard is active with priests and preachers, clergy, and other such individuals hoping to bring peace or recruit for their divines. This is also a common spot for beggars to frequent, begging for alms while relying on the more generous spirit of their religious neighbors.  
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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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'''Enterprising Urchin.''' A lone urchin was caught stealing from a local food merchant. Insisting on their innocence, the dispute is growing ever louder, potentially attracting a Bridge Knight patrol. While it’s obvious the urchin tried to steal, and flubbed their attempt, a DC 13 AWR/Perceiving will reveal the urchin hasn’t eaten for days. Heroes can bribe the merchant to ignore the offense for 25sc or more, or convince them to let the urchin go with either a social combat (starting at a DC of 12), or CHA checks of 15+. If this route is taken, the adventurers gain +1 Underworld Goodwill (and +1 Urchin Colony Goodwill), and the urchin may reveal the existence of the sewer colony as thanks.
'''Enterprising Urchin.''' A lone urchin was caught stealing from a local food merchant. Insisting on their innocence, the dispute is growing ever louder, potentially attracting a Bridge Knight patrol. While it’s obvious the urchin tried to steal, and flubbed their attempt, a DC 13 AWR/Perceiving will reveal the urchin hasn’t eaten for days. Heroes can bribe the merchant to ignore the offense for 25 sc or more, or convince them to let the urchin go with either a social combat (starting at a DC of 12), or CHA checks of 15+. If this route is taken, the adventurers gain +1 Underworld Goodwill (and +1 Urchin Colony Goodwill), and the urchin may reveal the existence of the sewer colony as thanks.


Adventurers can also report the urchin and turn them over to authorities, earning  +1 Mercantile and Militant Goodwill.  
Adventurers can also report the urchin and turn them over to authorities, earning  +1 Mercantile and Militant Goodwill.  


'''A Grand Opportunity.''' Beset by a fastidious, and ruthless, magistrate, a local merchant is about to lose everything to years of unpaid back taxes. Desperate, and lamenting publicly, the merchant approaches the heroes with an opportunity of a lifetime. The merchant will ask for them to either help pay the taxes, or convince the magistrate to grant an extension. Adventurers can pay half (500sc) for a 15% stake in the merchant’s business, or all of the taxes (1,000sc) for 25%. This earns the players a stipend of 75sc (15%) or 125sc (25%) every 7 days, so long as they remain in Bridgemoor to collect.  
'''A Grand Opportunity.''' Beset by a fastidious, and ruthless, magistrate, a local merchant is about to lose everything to years of unpaid back taxes. Desperate, and lamenting publicly, the merchant approaches the heroes with an opportunity of a lifetime. The merchant will ask for them to either help pay the taxes, or convince the magistrate to grant an extension. Adventurers can pay half (500 sc) for a 15% stake in the merchant’s business, or all of the taxes (1,000 sc) for 25%. This earns the players a stipend of 75 sc (15%) or 125 sc (25%) every 7 days, so long as they remain in Bridgemoor to collect.  


The local magister can be found nearby with 1d4+2 Bridge Knights, and will grant an exemption of half a year if the adventurers pay a fee of 250sc. They can also convince the magister with an appropriate DC 18+ CHA or INT check. Threats of violence or intimidation will result in the magister calling for their guards. Succeeding this route grants the heroes +1 Mercantile and Militant Goodwill.
The local magister can be found nearby with 1d4+2 Bridge Knights, and will grant an exemption of half a year if the adventurers pay a fee of 250 sc. They can also convince the magister with an appropriate DC 18+ CHA or INT check. Threats of violence or intimidation will result in the magister calling for their guards. Succeeding this route grants the heroes +1 Mercantile and Militant Goodwill.


'''Flash Sale.''' The markets are flooded with customers today, leading to steep discounts. Any goods purchased from the Western Markets are done so at a 20% additional discount for the next 8 hours.
'''Flash Sale.''' The markets are flooded with customers today, leading to steep discounts. Any goods purchased from the Western Markets are done so at a 20% additional discount for the next 8 hours.
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You may have Darkscourge or Bridge Knights show up to aid players if the skirmish is too dangerous.
You may have Darkscourge or Bridge Knights show up to aid players if the skirmish is too dangerous.


Adventurers may simply run from these encounters with no reward or penalty. If they successfully fend off the cultists, a Knight-Captain will appear and award them 50sc as a base, multiplied based on the encounter difficulty (x1 for easy, x2 for moderate, x4 for difficult, and x6 for deadly). For a difficult encounter, players gain a +1 Social and Bridge Knight Goodwill, or +2 for a deadly encounter. Additionally, a deadly encounter will reward players with a Writ of Passage.  
Adventurers may simply run from these encounters with no reward or penalty. If they successfully fend off the cultists, a Knight-Captain will appear and award them 50 sc as a base, multiplied based on the encounter difficulty (x1 for easy, x2 for moderate, x4 for difficult, and x6 for deadly). For a difficult encounter, players gain a +1 Social and Bridge Knight Goodwill, or +2 for a deadly encounter. Additionally, a deadly encounter will reward players with a Writ of Passage.  


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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'''Avadrium.''' Local merchants in the materials market have managed to land a rare supply of Avadrium. A local bidding war is on, but the sale of Avadrium is tightly controlled, and it's only a matter of time before Karak’s Bridge Knights show up to seize the stock. Roll 3d10 and multiply the result by 100 for the amount, in sc, of available Avadrium. Avadrium normally sells at a 1 to 5 ratio (every 1sc of the material costs 5sc to purchase). For this event, you can have multiple merchants bidding for the supply, or give the heroes first dibs. Either way, if the exchange is not resolved within 30 minutes, a patrol of 1d6+2 Bridge Knights will show up to apprehend the Avadrium.
'''Avadrium.''' Local merchants in the materials market have managed to land a rare supply of Avadrium. A local bidding war is on, but the sale of Avadrium is tightly controlled, and it's only a matter of time before Karak’s Bridge Knights show up to seize the stock. Roll 3d10 and multiply the result by 100 for the amount, in sc, of available Avadrium. Avadrium normally sells at a 1 to 5 ratio (every 1 sc of the material costs 5 sc to purchase). For this event, you can have multiple merchants bidding for the supply, or give the heroes first dibs. Either way, if the exchange is not resolved within 30 minutes, a patrol of 1d6+2 Bridge Knights will show up to apprehend the Avadrium.


Heroes can turn in the merchant and supply for +2 Militant (or Bridge Knight) Goodwill, +1 Aristocratic Goodwill, and -3 Mercantile Goodwill. Additionally, an adventurer may spend 3 Urchin Colony Goodwill to call upon a nearby ally to “liberate” some of the material. Roll 5d10 and multiply the result by 10 in this case for the “acquired” Avadrium.
Heroes can turn in the merchant and supply for +2 Militant (or Bridge Knight) Goodwill, +1 Aristocratic Goodwill, and -3 Mercantile Goodwill. Additionally, an adventurer may spend 3 Urchin Colony Goodwill to call upon a nearby ally to “liberate” some of the material. Roll 5d10 and multiply the result by 10 in this case for the “acquired” Avadrium.


'''An Abuse of Power.''' A local miner, merchant, or non-citizen has found themselves afoul of 1d4+1 Bridge Knights. The Bridge Knights are insisting the individual has broken one law or another, and if they don’t pay them at least 100sc, then they’ll be taking a trip to the Bridgekeep Cells. Heroes can ignore this and move along with no consequence. Otherwise, they can convince the Bridge Knights to sod off with a social combat (starting DC of 15) or with CHA checks of 18+. This is also one of the few locations where combat with Bridge Knights does not result in reinforcements or immediate apprehension, as Nalatown operates apart from the city. Adventurers can also simply pay off the extorted amount.
'''An Abuse of Power.''' A local miner, merchant, or non-citizen has found themselves afoul of 1d4+1 Bridge Knights. The Bridge Knights are insisting the individual has broken one law or another, and if they don’t pay them at least 100 sc, then they’ll be taking a trip to the Bridgekeep Cells. Heroes can ignore this and move along with no consequence. Otherwise, they can convince the Bridge Knights to sod off with a social combat (starting DC of 15) or with CHA checks of 18+. This is also one of the few locations where combat with Bridge Knights does not result in reinforcements or immediate apprehension, as Nalatown operates apart from the city. Adventurers can also simply pay off the extorted amount.


Helping the individual nets +3 Social (or Bridgemoor Commoner) Goodwill. If combat occurs, heroes suffer -3 Goodwill with the Bridge Knights and an additional +1 Aristocratic Goodwill. If any of the heroes is a deputy, magistrate, or Meritocrat, DCs are reduced by 5.
Helping the individual nets +3 Social (or Bridgemoor Commoner) Goodwill. If combat occurs, heroes suffer -3 Goodwill with the Bridge Knights and an additional +1 Aristocratic Goodwill. If any of the heroes is a deputy, magistrate, or Meritocrat, DCs are reduced by 5.
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Moorian inns are a common sight, with most of them positioned in some proximity to the central road that runs from tollgate to tollgate. They are always packed, full of travelers and merchants making the day-long trek across the city, and are a great place to rest, eat, and trade information. Such inns are a wealth of culture, ideas, and information, with constant passers-by and locals looking to network.
Moorian inns are a common sight, with most of them positioned in some proximity to the central road that runs from tollgate to tollgate. They are always packed, full of travelers and merchants making the day-long trek across the city, and are a great place to rest, eat, and trade information. Such inns are a wealth of culture, ideas, and information, with constant passers-by and locals looking to network.


Inns in Bridgemoor are vertically inclined, usually two-to-three stories tall, with luxury or premier rooms available on the upper floors. With the never-ceasing cavalcade of travelers, double the prices of inn services in Bridgemoor for non-citizens, with luxury rooms running 60sc a night, able to house eight individuals comfortably.
Inns in Bridgemoor are vertically inclined, usually two-to-three stories tall, with luxury or premier rooms available on the upper floors. With the never-ceasing cavalcade of travelers, double the prices of inn services in Bridgemoor for non-citizens, with luxury rooms running 60 sc a night, able to house eight individuals comfortably.


'''Theft.''' Desperate locals and enterprising thieves haunt Moorian inns for a quick score. There’s a 20% chance (roll on a d100) that adventurers staying in a non-luxury room are robbed while Taking a Rest. If this occurs, thieves can be caught or noticed with 13+ AWR checks. If failed, the targeted adventurer loses 10% of their carried currency. You can ignore this mechanic if it proves too troublesome or irritating for your table.
'''Theft.''' Desperate locals and enterprising thieves haunt Moorian inns for a quick score. There’s a 20% chance (roll on a d100) that adventurers staying in a non-luxury room are robbed while Taking a Rest. If this occurs, thieves can be caught or noticed with 13+ AWR checks. If failed, the targeted adventurer loses 10% of their carried currency. You can ignore this mechanic if it proves too troublesome or irritating for your table.
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'''Whisper Network.''' Within the Moorian inns exists a group of linked information brokers. Bartenders, merchants, or otherwise shady individuals, the whisper network is a paradoxically known quantity that no one knows anything about. The network takes coin in exchange for information, and seems to know a little about everything, if not a lot about anything. On entering an inn, roll a d100. On a 50 or higher, that inn will have a Whisperer informant, identified by a small marking nearby of a dagger kept within a raised hood. This symbol can be sussed out with DC 15+ AWR checks.
'''Whisper Network.''' Within the Moorian inns exists a group of linked information brokers. Bartenders, merchants, or otherwise shady individuals, the whisper network is a paradoxically known quantity that no one knows anything about. The network takes coin in exchange for information, and seems to know a little about everything, if not a lot about anything. On entering an inn, roll a d100. On a 50 or higher, that inn will have a Whisperer informant, identified by a small marking nearby of a dagger kept within a raised hood. This symbol can be sussed out with DC 15+ AWR checks.


Whisperers do not negotiate. If intimidated or attacked, they will try to leave, and adventurers will lose access to the network until they pay a 500sc restitution fee to another informant. Prices and available information can be found on the Whisper Network table.
Whisperers do not negotiate. If intimidated or attacked, they will try to leave, and adventurers will lose access to the network until they pay a 500 sc restitution fee to another informant. Prices and available information can be found on the Whisper Network table.
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'''Skill Check of 13'''
'''Skill Check of 13'''


The adventurer puts on a passable show and earns 10sc + 10sc per rank of [[Entertainer]] they possess. This (and all other positive checks) can be used in addition to the weekly gain of a performance based Entertainer.
The adventurer puts on a passable show and earns 10 sc + 10 sc per rank of [[Entertainer]] they possess. This (and all other positive checks) can be used in addition to the weekly gain of a performance based Entertainer.


'''Skill Check of 18'''
'''Skill Check of 18'''


The adventurer puts on a great show and earns 20sc + 15sc per rank of Entertainer they possess.  
The adventurer puts on a great show and earns 20 sc + 15 sc per rank of Entertainer they possess.  


'''Skill Check of 25+'''
'''Skill Check of 25+'''


The adventurer astounds and amazings, earning 40 sc + 20sc per rank of Entertainer they possess. They also gain +1 Social Goodwill.
The adventurer astounds and amazings, earning 40 sc + 20 sc per rank of Entertainer they possess. They also gain +1 Social Goodwill.


An adventurer can only earn as much as +5 Social Goodwill, and cannot earn any money at the same in more than twice every 7 days. If that much Goodwill is earned, that adventurer may take their first rank in the Entertainer profession, or advance their current rank to a maximum of rank 3.
An adventurer can only earn as much as +5 Social Goodwill, and cannot earn any money at the same in more than twice every 7 days. If that much Goodwill is earned, that adventurer may take their first rank in the Entertainer profession, or advance their current rank to a maximum of rank 3.


==== '''Toll Stations''' ====
==== '''Toll Stations''' ====
Toll stations are fortified stone buildings that are poised along the length of Bridgeroad. Non-citizens are required to pass through a toll station for each district and face inspections for Writs of Sale and any other goods they may be carrying. Here, violators may be detained for entire days until they can meet with a local magister, and fines can be anywhere from 5% to 25% of unregistered sale goods. It costs 5sc to pass through a toll station, and there are four such stations that are inevitable on Bridgeroad, meaning it costs 60sc to simply travel through one tollgate to another.  
Toll stations are fortified stone buildings that are poised along the length of Bridgeroad. Non-citizens are required to pass through a toll station for each district and face inspections for Writs of Sale and any other goods they may be carrying. Here, violators may be detained for entire days until they can meet with a local magister, and fines can be anywhere from 5% to 25% of unregistered sale goods. It costs 5 sc to pass through a toll station, and there are four such stations that are inevitable on Bridgeroad, meaning it costs 60 sc to simply travel through one tollgate to another.  


==== '''Moor Blocks''' ====
==== '''Moor Blocks''' ====
City blocks in Bridgemoor are tightly knight, inner city communities. These residential blocks are stacked, apartment-like housing that can go as high as four or five stories, with dozens to hundreds of people living in each. Many have their own small economies, keeping shops and taverns and artisans contained within, and can even form their own subcultures depending on who settles there. Some even foster community gardens or raise livestock, each able to thrive as a small hamlet within the city at large. Multiple blocks are usually under the purview of a junior magistrate that becomes an essential community member, sometimes even acting as a liaison to the Bureaucracy.
City blocks in Bridgemoor are tightly knight, inner city communities. These residential blocks are stacked, apartment-like housing that can go as high as four or five stories, with dozens to hundreds of people living in each. Many have their own small economies, keeping shops and taverns and artisans contained within, and can even form their own subcultures depending on who settles there. Some even foster community gardens or raise livestock, each able to thrive as a small hamlet within the city at large. Multiple blocks are usually under the purview of a junior magistrate that becomes an essential community member, sometimes even acting as a liaison to the Bureaucracy.
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