Karlia, The city of brass.

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Karlia, the city of brass:

A large city, home to over a million citizens. Known as the city of brass due to the main source of its power being steam, running through brass pipes at high temperatures, powering things like public transport, heating and the industry. It's a place much more advanced than the rest of the world, enough so to be one of the few independent cities that pay tribute to no kingdom or empire. It enjoys a neutral position as a central trading hub in the continent, making it the birthplace of many rich merchants.

Topography and climate: It is located by the sea, with a freshwater river, The Brengar, splitting the city in half, from the Gold district, down to the palace district and the common district, and then into the docks. as it flows into the ocean. The brengar is the main source of freshwater for the city, with treatment facilities upstream providing drinkable water to nearly all of the city. Differences in elevation across the city are minimal thanks to being built upon a relatively flat terrain. Due to it's geographical position it tends to have chilly winters and warm summers, but rarely going to the temperature extremes.

Demographic: Due to it being a one of the trade and manufacturing hubs of the continent, Karlia has people of all walks of life, and of nearly every race. Humans, Elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Orcs, Drows, and even more exotic races, like Pixies, Dragonborns, Lizardfolk and the likes. Karlia is a particularly popular place for young people to move into, as the opportunities to change one's social and economic standing are much greater. There are also many more teaching institutions than at other places, making it a hotspot for anyone that wants to learn about technology. In terms of population it has around a million and a half inhabitants, but that number can vary depending on tourism and other external factors.

Districts: Like any large city, it is divided in multiple districts for easier zoning. -The Industrial Quarters: The heart of the city, at least for some. It is the place in which nearly everything gets manufactured at a big scale. Most factories are owned by either wealthy individuals or powerful conglomerates. It is located in the north-west side, just before the port district. -The Ports: The main entry and exit point of the city for both people and goods. It occupies the whole west side of the city. It is a spot of constant conflict, as the gangs use it to bring contraband in and out, and the law enforcement is always on their tail. It's also not uncommon for the poorer people to live here. -The Common District: It is the biggest district, occupying most of the south side. It is where around 60-70% of the population resides. It is conveniently situated adjacent to the ports and the industrial district, the places at which most of the commoners work. There are some smaller shops allowed to exist within this district, and things like taverns and other mundane entertainment establishments are also allowed and plentiful. -The Gold District (Also called Commercial District): Home to trading companies, the bazaar, guilds, auction houses, theaters, specialized shops, and other establishments. Occupies the eastern side of the city. It is said that anything you need can be found in this place. It is a place with high gang activity, as most either control a portion of the shops as fronts/investments, or extort them for protection money. People of higher standing also tend to live here, especially merchants. The northern part has the city's airport, a place in which airships constantly come and go to neighboring territories, bringing both people and high value merchandise. -The Palace District: Home to the Governor's palace, the mansions of the upper echelons and the local government offices, located in the central part of the city. It is a place filled with opulence, politics and plots that run deep. Living here is both a source of status and an entry ticket to the city's constant political struggle.

The coin: The money used in Karlia is unique to the place. They're coins of different metal alloys, minted with a cog impression on one side, and an airship on the other. They represent the city's industry and logistical power. There are four kinds of coins. The small copper coin, with the size of a fingernail. The big copper coin, twice the radius with a hole in the center, and worth 10 times as much. Then there's the silver coin, worth 10 big coppers, being the size of a thumb, and then there's the gold coin, being worth 100 silver coins. 2 to 3 silver is enough for a week of living expenses for a normal person. Someone working the docks or other similar jobs usually gets around 30-50 silvers a month, which is just enough to maintain a family. A cheap pint of booze at a tavern is around 2 to 4 small coppers. Gold coins are rarely used by the working class, as losing one is too risky and rarely does one need to spend that much at once. They're mostly used by merchants and rich people, or to make big transactions on things like housing.

Law enforcement: The Iron hands are the principal group of law enforcement, the police of sorts. They patrol the streets, investigate crime, and apprehend criminals, all while also fighting both openly and in the shadows against the gangs and organizations around the city. On paper the governor doesn't have that much control over them, but in reality there are some orders they simply can't ignore, as the implications of doing so would just not be favorable to anyone involved. Under direct command of the governor, the Blue guard operates as an elite group of enforcers. They are less numerous than the iron hands, but they take care of larger and more dangerous issues that the iron hands can't or shouldn't, like highly confidential missions, espionage, infiltration and more clandestine operations like assassination and sabotage. And then there are the bounty hunters, also called by some as "Hounds". They operate under license to investigate crime and catch criminal independently, working under a much less strict code and set of regulations. There are only a few registered at any given time, as the job is both dangerous and requires a high degree of investigative skills, combat prowess and luck. In exchange, the pay for a job well done is usually quite high.

Magic: Magic users are called sorcerers, and there are usually only a few of them for every thousand persons. Controlling mana is a fickle, non-deterministic process that has no real set path and is different for everyone, making it even harder to become one, and almost impossible to actually teach. Of course, it also means that sorcerers are always high in demand, both by rich people, law enforcement, and of course, criminal organizations. Due to the damages a rogue sorcerer can inflict upon the city's order and well being of its citizens, all sorcerers are required to register with the iron hands if they want to live inside the city borders, with regular check ups and the occasional knock at the door due to investigations being part of the deal. The blue guard has a special division that hunts down criminal sorcerers and is quite infamous among them, "The Mana Hounds". There are also magical creatures in the world, albeit quite rarer inside karlia, as the city focuses more in technology than magic, and the environment isn't really that great for magical creatures that rely on nature's energy. Still, it's not rare to see large beasts of magical origin being used to pull carts and carriages, both as form of convenience and status.

The factions: -The Green Scarfs: A gang that mostly operates in the docks. The members identify each other by wearing green scarves and neckerchiefs. They mostly deal with contraband, drugs being their most profitable venture. They are one of, if not the most unscrupulous of gangs, easily being the ones with the highest kill count of civilians. -The Lions: Another gang that mostly operates in the docks. They're rivals with the green scarfs. Their members tend to have a lion tattoo on their arms for identification. Instead of dealing with drugs, they prefer things like weapons. They also have some presence in the gold district. They follow a loose code of honor about not involving civilians, but it gets thrown out the window as soon as anything unexpected happens. -The Black Rose: A mafia-like group that operates mostly inside the gold district. They control a lot of the high end shops, and are known to be behind the auction house. They generally don't step on other gang territories unless provoked. They also dislike open conflict, preferring subterfuge and taking care of things cleanly. Their main revenue stream comes from underground establishments, like fence houses, brothels and casinos. Their members usually carry an emblem with the namesake of the group. -The Steamers: A group that started as a workers syndicate, but quickly turned into an organized crime group, both out of necessity and greed. They operate in and around the industrial quarters. They have a hold on a lot of the factory owners and quartermasters using force and blackmail, and are known for sabotaging those who don't pay them protection money. They also conduct nightly raids into warehouses to steal valuable goods. The members usually don't carry any identification, instead using a handshake unique to them. Most of the members are workers or ex workers of the factories, and among the poor and commoners they have a lot of supporters. -The Cogwings: The youngest organization of the bunch, a gang that's less centralized and operates all around the city. They have the biggest information network of the city, as if they had ears and eyes everywhere at once. Some rumours even say they can read minds (Obviously not true). Their insignia is a pair of wings made of cogs, usually carried inside an inner pocket. Their secret leader is Alaine, the master of the black sparrow troupe, owners of the largest theater in the city: The Curtain Call.

Living in the city: For the normal person, they usually live in more modest arrangements. Even then, most people have access to things like plumbing, gas, and some electricity. The most common job is factory work, but there's also options by working as clerks, assistants, servants, dock workers, technicians and handymen. For food, most workers tend to rely on food stalls that sell cheap things like stews, skewered meats and vegetables, and other easy to make, cheap food. The upper middle class generally can live more lavishly, and work comfier jobs, like accountants, lawyers, medics and higher ranking law enforcement, among others. They have bigger houses with better luxuries, tend to eat out at restaurants, and have better options for mobility. Those who are upper class tend to live in bigger houses and better districts, usually with live in servants, and are usually very successful merchants, business owners, or anything above that.

Politics: The main figurehead of the city is the governor, usually chosen not by popular vote, but by the innermost circle of the city: The council. There are 6 seats in the council, each occupied by someone of of high power within Karlia. The governor is the one amongst them with the most favour from the rest of the group, and the one that's best believed to help their interests. The council has some internal strife, but operates under the code that external threats are a priority over internal squabbles. Each district is also managed by intendant, with many lower levels officials serving under them. When it comes to passing laws, there's a congress of 120 citizens that vote on them. Congressmen are chosen at random within the population to keep the law passing process impartial, tho the council has its many ways to influence it.

Culture: The culture of Karlia is a mixed bag of many others, as the large majority of people living there have their family settle from other places of the world, have arrived there themselves to settle down. You can find influences from anywhere in the world, be it the desert tribes, the northern barbarians, the southern and western kingdoms, or the eastern empire, among the other many more cultures out there. It is also quite progressive by the world's standards, with most things not really being seen as taboo as long as they don't disrupt the public order. This makes it also a nice spot for those who are persecuted for their views to take refuge. "Karlia welcomes all" as they say.

Tourism: Due to the novelty of the place, Karlia is a nice tourism destination for those who have the money to afford it. From wealthy merchants to noble looking for a break, Karlia will make sure to keep its visitors entertained beyond any shadow of boredom. The commercial district alone boasts with enough things to experience that maybe a lifetime might not be enough. Granted, it's always recommended to not stray too far into places like the docks or the common district without a trusty guide.

Transportation: The main way of transportation inside Karlia is public transport, with trams being quite commonly used by working men and women. Horse pulled transport is also not uncommon, tho slowly being phased out. For those who have a bit more money, motorcycles are a popular budget option of motorized vehicles, being versatile, compact and relatively cheap. They're the main form of vehicle employed by the law enforcers. People with more wealth might see themselves owning a car. They usually require more space and maintenance, so owning one is a form of status that's usually reserved for wealthier citizens, tho some newer, cheaper models are a bit more affordable amongst the common people. For non motorized options, bikes are quite practical, used by a multitude of people for their practicality and relatively cheap cost. The past years have also introduced the concept of the skateboard to the city, tho only really used by youngsters for fun and criminals for quick getaways. Motorbikes have also been appearing as of lately. The idea of adding a motor to a bike didn't really take much of a thought to happen, and it's been getting quite popular with people, even if considered dangerous by some. For going moving in and out of the city by land, the train is the prefered option, while ships are of course, the main way in and out by sea. Airships also come in and out of the city, but those are much fewer, and usually reserved for the wealthy.

Guilds: Guilds are organizations that aim to stabilize and regulate the different professions, while also offering some degree of benefits to their members. There are guilds for all of the well known professions, like tanners, carpenters, brewers, bakers, etc. The main benefit of being part of a guild is enjoying discounts of base materials and the backing of the guild when it comes to your reputation and legal troubles. There are also a few well known merchant guilds, used to get connections and better long term deals amongst members. On the other side, being part of a guild also comes at a cost, generally a monetary one in the form of a monthly fee. Most craftsmen and merchants usually join a guild just because it's the easier way, but those who are more ambitious and dislike the idea of being regulated by one refuse to join them.

Landmarks: -Pearl Avenue: Most active street in the commercial district. The cobblestones are made from a pearly white rock, givin it the name. -Rusted Tankard: The biggest tavern at the Ports district, right near the docks. Highly frequented by travelers and Workers alike. Greatest place to get news from word of mouth. -The Central Square: Located in the intersection between the palace district, the gold district and the common district. It is a good gathering point for people and a tourism spot. Has a huge fountain in the middle, with a bronze statue of the founder of Karlia, Miloh Sarmion, erected atop of it. -The house of dreams: A brothel that operates in the gold district, well known even by some outside of Karlia. Said to have the most beautiful women and men money can pay for. -Iron Hands Headquarters: An extremely large building on the palace district, main center of operations for the Iron Hands. There's also multiple other branches around the city. -The Mayor's palace: Residence of the mayor and political center of the city. A large building that's the tallest on all of Karlia. All council meetings are effectuated here. -The fight pits: An underground arena managed by a mysterious owner, located in the docks. A place where people gamble with coin, and sometimes their lives, fighting against each other with only a slight suggestion of rules in place. -The Arcanum: A college of sorts, founded to study magical phenomena. Even if esoteric and convoluted, there's some method to the madness that is magic, and the members of the arcanum are hellbent on unraveling all of its secrets. Sorcerers that don't know what to do with their gift usually come here for guidance, even if sometimes limited by their own uniqueness. -Karlia's City Library: Located close to the Mayor's palace, one of the biggest archives for information in the world. Frequented by scholars and researchers, and those with enough curiosity. -Keldan University: Named after its founder, the main university of karlia. Located in the palace district, close to the common District and the central square. Those who want to learn about law, technology or medicine are best enrolled into it, although only the best manage to graduate with honors. -The Master Clock: A large tower near the central square, having the large clock in the city. You can hear the bell from from almost anywhere in the city, even if faintly.It's the main way people use to track time. -The Congress: A large building on the Palace district, white with bronze adornments. It is where Congress sessions are held multiple times a week.

Street lingo: -Iron hands: Fisties, Handies, Cops, Dogs, -Coins: Buttons, cogs, pieces, tins,

Characters of interest:

-Henrietta Maglione (AKA: Henry): Pixie, Female, 31 years old. Most call her "Henry" due to her masculine appearance. Has short blonde hair, a slim body, and can fit in the palm of one's hand. Usually wears black pants, a red shirt, a black vest, and a black top hat. Rarely seen without a cigar or a drink in hand. Henrietta is a high ranking member of the Black Rose mafia, reaching there both thanks to her connections, service and attitude, and is as ruthless as she's small. She somewhat dislikes Don Luca, as she believes the Black Rose needs to break away from tradition if it wants to grow further.

-Eleanor Stryx: Human, Female, 42 years old. Also known as Madame Stryx, she's a successful businesswoman and a well known figure amongst the upper strata of the city, founder of the Misty Owl trading company (HQ: Palace district). She's has long purple hair, piercing blue eyes and pale skin. Normally wears revealing, low cut dresses that accentuate her large breasts. She keeps a composed attitude, but silently exudes a commanding aura that's hard to replicate. She is the head of The Lions gang, but that's a thing only a few people in the known are aware of. She's also a member of the council, the newest one, having taken up the seat after the untimely demise of one of the members, and is fully on support of Nerys as the current mayor.

-Leah Parker: Catkin, Female, 23 years old. Leah's job is to know everything that's happening around the city, working as one of the information brokers for the Cogwings. It's not unusual to spot her trailing people or sneaking around places, trying to get information that'd be otherwise hard to find. From simple gossip to secret trade deals and possible criminal activity, if someone knows about it, is her. She has bright orange hair, cut medium, green eyes and dresses mostly in low cut shirts and short skirts. Wears a beret on her head that always threatens to fall off. Personality wise she's quite carefree and curious.

-Carmen Guyot: Half-Elf, Female, 28 years old. Well known singer around the city pubs, giving performances most nights at "The Drunken Wolf" pub in the gold district. She mostly sings jazz, and is said by that her voice can soothe pain. She's slender and tall, wearing mostly showy and slim dresses that compliment her figure, with purple being her favorite color to wear. Has long black hair, straight and smooth, and brown eyes that are always gentle. Generally acts calmly and speaks smoothly, and is quite gentle with most people. Has a vendetta against the Green Scarfs for killing her father, and secretly is quite a well trained fighter that has taken some Green Scarf lives and foiled many of their hits. She's a sorcerer but keeps it a secret.

-Claire Kenneth: Human, a quarter gnome, Female, 21. Has pointy ears and slightly short stature due to her gnome blood. Bottom heavy body, with thicker thighs and ass, but still a generous chest. Red hair, cut shoulder length, and brown eyes. Mostly wears practical clothes, like loose shirts, pants, boots and gloves. She's a somewhat clumsy and happy go lucky inventor and researcher, having graduated from university early and now owning her own workshop. She's sponsored by The Steamers gang, and has a good relationship with their leader, Krieg, almost like family. This also have made her a target for those who are against Krieg. Has dabbled in sorcery and is registered with the iron hands, tho her power is mostly used for research and tinkering. Ends up in random trouble surprisingly often. Likes to ramble about stuff, but is self aware of it. Would like to know what really happened the day her parents died.

-Alaine Linwurt: Human, Female, 27 years of age. The surprisingly young leader of the Cogwings, and master of the Black Sparrow Troupe, she's a woman that's quite cunning, even if she has a mostly carefree attitude. Wears black pants, white shirt with ample cleavage, and an eyemask that's mostly just for show as it covers nothing, usually with a red cloak around her neck and white gloves on her hands. Black hair than turns white as it cascades down, blue eyes, large breast, wide hips. Almost nobody knows her identity as leader of the Cogwings. Has quite a good relationship with Leah, one of her best members, and surprisingly with Eleanor Stryx too, as she's one of her best clients, and sometimes also drinking partners. She's a sorcerer and is quite adept at controlling shadows and making illusions, but keeps this a secret to almost everyone but the people closest to her.

-Fiona Lynch: Human, Female, 32 years old. She's the leader of the Green scarfs, but only has been so for the past year after the last one died in a shootout. She reached her current spot through lots of bloodshed and cunning, making her easily one of the most dangerous people to cross in the city. She is slender, medium breasts, short black hair and red eyes, with teeth that are sharp and pointy due to some shark kin blood from one of her ancestors. Wears black tank tops, denim shorts and fingerless gloves. Always carries multiples daggers and other weapons on her. Personality-wise she's quite chaotic, loving to be expontaneous, but also cruel and sadistic. Loves a good fight, and never loses any of them. Speaks in a rough accent cutting some letters when speaking. Is very vulgar and loves to swear. EG: "Alrite ya' bastards, get yer arses off those damn chairs and move on. We've got a good ol' hit to do.

-Caroline Valentine (AKA: Carol, Fisty): Human, Female, 30 years old. An officer for the Iron hands, and one of their best field agents. She's great at resolving crime, but her attitude can be quite cold when doing so. She has brown hair, usually tied, grey eyes a well shaped body and a constant frown on her face. She usually wears a white shirt, normally open at the cleavage, a suspender skirt, a top hat typical of Iron Hand detectives, a blue necktie and thigh high leather boots that are quite sturdy. She also dons a brass shoulderpad and gauntlets for protection, and always has her trusty six shooter by her side. She mostly cares about fighting crime, and thinks all of the gangs are the scum of the earth.

-Alice Thomson (AKA: Hound): Dragonkin, Female, 31 years old. A bounty hunter and private investigator, she's knows most corners of the city and how to deal with the less desirable ones. She's broody and always has her smoking pipe near her. is tall, had green hair, medium breasts, orange slit eyes and generally wears a brown coat with a top hat, a white shirt and black pants. has a long and thick dragontail that's as intimidating as it's dangerous, and can beat almost anyone in hand to hand combat. Her scales are spread around her body, and are strong enough to stop bullets, but her face and most of her torso are human skin.

-Nerys Willow (AKA: Nery: Human, Female, 45 years old. The mayor of the city, a beautiful yet competent woman that has learned how to juggle all the internal conflict and external pressure of the city over the years. She has long white hair, purple eyes, large breasts, medium stature and likes to wear a black top hat with a black coat, white frilled shirts, black pants and leather corsets. She keeps the mayor's staff on hers at all time, almost as if flaunting it, and is always relaxed and confident. Likes to makes ease of things, and never gets nervous or worried. She controls a large portion of the guilds in the city, mostly indirectly through her subordinates, but everyone knows who the real person in charge is: Her. Her favorite place to be at is a small literary cafe in the common district, called "Flowerbed".

-Melania Breeze: Dogkin, Female, 26 years old. Ex criminal and member of the black rose, now working for the blue guard, directly under the mayor's orders, as both an assassin, scout and spy. Basically an expert in cover operations, but also loving to tease others and never taking herself too seriously. Has red hair, purple eyes, breasts that are so big they rarely fit on any of her clothes and a killer body that's hard to resist. A femme fatale of sorts. Likes to wear black dresses and a black jacket, and always carries multiple knifes on hers, hidden, of course. Her tail is also red and fluffy, and her ears a bit floppy. She and Caroline have a rivalry going on.

-Isabella Linus(AKA: Red tips): Human, Female, 19 years old. Black long hair with red tips, heterochromatic blue and red eyes, medium-small breasts, short stature and slender build. Wears black cargo pants that only cover one leg, with the other being covered by a white thighhigh, a white cropped tank top, and a brown jacket that's usually hanging down her arms. On her head there are a pair of aviator goggles, and there's a choker around her neck. She's part of the steamers, but just tentatively so, as she doesn't really like to take orders from others and works better alone. Is really good at getting into place she shouldn't and at stealing things from others. Speaks in a rough accent that gets much thicker and hard to understand she's emotional. She does quite well for herself in terms of money, tho she's not great at managing it.

Minor characters:

-Krieg: Leader of the Steamers, an orc that can be both gentle and ruthless, depending on who he's talking to. Lost his wife and daughter on an accident years ago. Around 40 years old, white hair, red eyes, muscular, and usually wears just a shirt and pants, with nothing fancy. Even looks just like an approachable middle aged man sometimes. Claire reminds him of his daughter, and he's quite fond of her.

-Luca: Or "Don Luca" to the members of The Black Rose, as he's the leader of the famiglia. A male elf that has lived a good 200 years, yet still remains looking in his late 20s, and knows a lot about the city and human nature. He created The Black Rose himself during his youth, and made it what it is now. He believes tradition is the most important thing. He's also one of the six members of the council. He thinks Ginna could be a better mayor due to her older age and more traditional ways, but isn't all that displeased with Nerys' results.

-Paul Mercer: Another members of the council, and one of the most influential people in the docks. A large chunk of the legal goods that come in and out of the city go through him, one way or another. He's a goliath man in his 50s, tall and imposing. Supports the Idea of Ginna becoming the Mayor, as long as there are benefits in for him.

-Brice Meyer: Member of the council, dragonkin male in his 60s, and supporter of the current mayor, Nerys, in almost every decision. He's the retired head of the Iron Hands that manage to reach his position through service, public recognition and political favours. He might be old, but keeps a young aura around him, even as some of his scales are starting to turn white, along with his hair and beard. He has the head of a dragon, something not too uncommon among male dragonkin. Brice is the maternal uncle of Alice Thomson, and he has high esteem on her abilities, but thinks she should join the Iron Hands instead of being a hound.

-Ginna Wilson: Last member of the council, a 50 year old woman, stern and strict. Her family is one of the biggest ones in the industrial quarters, being owners of multiple factories. She thinks she should be the mayor, but the position was given to Nerys instead. She's ruthless as a businesswoman and politician, and her name has a large weight inside the city.

-Weiss Glint: The current captain of the Iron Hands, a strict man that follows after his predecessor, Brice. He sees everything bad happening on the city as his own failure, and works relentlessly to fix it. Weiss is a 40 year old dwarf, always well dressed and working, so much so people joke he married his own work.

-Richard Cobbler: A goblin that has managed to become a well renowned businessman across the commercial district, owner of quite a few stores and establishment, including some less savory ones. Some people see him as a testament that anyone can become rich in Karlia, while other just see a greedy goblin with no morals. Always seen wearing fancy clothes and with at least a pair of bodyguards behind him. He's quite well spoken. Some people call him "Dick Goblin"

-Elliot Schwarz: A blonde haired young foxkin man with a good disposition, priest of the church of new life, worshipers of the goddess Muliana. He's on a pilgrimage around the world, and happened to land on Karlia during his travels. He tries to be of help wherever he can, and Karlia definitely needs a lot of it.

-Rick "Goodeye" Fitz: A slick looking Tiefling man that spends most of his time around the bazaar, looking for good deals, be it on goods, information or otherwise. He's gotten his nickname for having a great eye for judging good and people alike, rarely ever missing the mark.

-Laika Dunner: A gnome girl that works for "The early bird", a news paper, as a reporter. She's always looking for scoops and news around the city. She has curly brown hair and always seems to be in a hurry. Is not afraid of interrogating anyone, and will get herself in dangerous situations if necessary, even daring to brave a warzone if need be. Brown curly hair and very short stature.

-Sabine Heureux: 28 year old fiend-blooded sorceress. Long black hair, curved black and red-horns, pointed ears, black and red tail ending in spade tip, green eyes, red rose tattoo on thigh. Wears bowler hat, corset atop leotard, and showgirl skirt. Runs Fleur de Noire, a members-only gambling house for the Black Rose in the gold district. Sabine is playful, charming, and flirtatious, and enjoys gambling and gambling metaphors.

-Horatio Gordon: Human, Male, 47. Sergeant in the Iron Hands. Tall, lean, with neatly combed iron-gray hair, a waxed mustache, and an immaculate brass-and-navy uniform. He prefers patience, de-escalation, and proper procedure over violence, though he will stand his ground when duty demands it. Polite to everyone, he habitually addresses others as "my good fellow," "madam," or "my dear sir."

-Wrenna Igpay, human, Female, 29. Wrenna is one of the more skilled iron workers in Karlia, owning her own shop in the industrial quarters. Her iron goods are more expensive than most others in the city, due to being of a significantly higher quality. The secret to Karlia's quality is in her blood; due to latent magic potential, her body produces much more blood than normal, and though she's untrained in magic she's able to make use of this characteristic by forging the iron she works with her own blood, causing it to be extra durable and sharp. Wrenna is defined by her work, and she spends all day honing her craft with little interest in anything else. Wrenna has a muscular figure with scars all along her arms, a body honed by her work. Wrenna also has long hair the color of rust that she keeps tied half up, and fierce amber eyes.

-Dolly Turner: Female personal secretary of "Madame Stryx" Eleanor. Always poised and well spoken, doing her work perfectly each time. She's her closest confidant and the person she trusts the most. She's a Ratking with short grey hair, wide ears and a thin tail. Slender body that's quite flat all around. Dresses in black suits mostly, very butlery.

-Lawrence Tyler: Bartender and owner of "The Drunken Wolf", a blue furred Wolfkin man, large and of few words. Her knows most of the regulars, like Alice, Leah, Alaine and Caroline, amongst others. He's also one of the few people carmen trusts and considers friends.

-Priscilla Blaine: The owner of "Flowerbed", A literary cafe that Nerys frequency while incognito. She actually knows her real identity, but is more interested on her liking in literature and coffee, rather than her political career. She's a half nymph woman, and likes to keep a lot of plants around the shop.

Things currently happening in the city:

-Serial killer on the loose: There have been a few murders happening around the city at night, but the killer is at large, and there's very few leads currently. Investigators and bounty hunters are after them, as there has been a large bounty put on the killer's head. Their MO is always the same: The victim us dismembered, then burnt with what seems to be sorcery.

-Cult activity on the rise: There are rumours that some sort of cult is starting to rise up. It's speculated that a demonic entity is involved, as ritual sited have been found scattered around the city with blood and even human parts in them. The cult seems to follower a deity called "Razhul", a demon with a long split tongue and bull horns, which is also the symbol they use.

-Terrorist attacks: There have been some terrorist attacks happening in the industrial quarters, along with the commercial and docks. The organization behind them is calling themselves "The liberators", and apparently they want to "Free the city from the council's tyranny." Their biggest accomplishment yet is killing one of the Wilsons by putting a bomb under his car after he was coming out of a meeting. There's nothing known about their leader, only that he or she goes by the nickname "The Kingslayer".

-A coup is brewing: Ginna, unhappy of her not becoming the mayor, is slowly staging a coup in secret, trying to find supporters and to sabotage those who're against her. Nerys is fully aware of this, and also working in the background against Ginna, but their little cold war is at a stalemate right now, with Ginna unable to get a hand over Nerys, but that might change at any moment with all the chaos going on and about lately.

-Undercover Princess: Princess Yelena from Orslov's kingdom is currently visiting Karlia while under the guise of a normal tourist, having only her own personal maid as a guard, but rarely heeding her warnings or advise. What extra trouble could this potentially create when mixed with everything else that's happening is impossible to calculate. Stumbling upon her is a matter of luck, but it's bound the be an interesting encounter.

-Anemic Kidnappings: There have been 3 cases just last month of people being kidnapped, then reappearing days later, pale skinned, with signs of blood loss, and both cut and bite marks around their bodies. It is suspected a vampire might be involved, but it could also be a misdirection.

More info about the world: The name of the world is Mitrea, a large earth like planet with two continents, Boriah and Cheldar, the first being the eastern, and the later the western. Karlia is located within Cheldar, in the center meridian zone, and next to the ocean, so it acts as one of the biggest commercial hubs inside the continent, and even has trade routes going towards Boriah. There are large expanses of unexplored wildlands in both continents, being dominated by wild beasts with magical powers, some even having reached legendary status, like the mythical fenrir, the kirin, and various races of dragons. There are also many races of intelligent creatures, some leaning more towards technology, like humans and gnomes, and others more towards magic, like elves.