Penumbra Podcast: The Second Citadel

1. #1Western Wastes

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   A mostly arid region, marked by beautiful rivers and famous for its Everdead trees. Vegetation can only grow in the shallow loam produced by the Everdeads’ falling leaves, as the deeper soil is inhospitable to plant life.

2. #2Wayward East

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   One of the world’s four main regions. Formerly called the Verdant East, it is known for its history and the drastic changes to its landscape and societies.

3. #3Southern Frosts

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   A cold, mountainous region with a harsh climate that supports little plant life. Its environment is known for being inhospitable and challenging to traverse.

4. #4Northern Wilds

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   A vast area of thick jungles and swamps, likely influenced by its proximity to the Terminus ocean. Known for its dense and untamed wilderness.

5. #5Second Citadel

   Keys: The Second Citadel, Second Citadel

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   The primary human stronghold in the region, built after the fall of the First Citadel. It is the political, military, and cultural center for humans, with a history of conflict and uneasy peace with monsters.

6. #6Damien and Rilla's Hut

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   A home built by Amaryllis of Exile and Sir Damien near the Keep of Titan’s Blooms. They moved here to be close to their lover Lord Arum and to protest the Citadel’s anti-monster policies.

7. #7Swamp of Titans Blooms

   Keys: The Swamp, Swamp of Titans Blooms

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   A large swampland across the Lake of Tranquility from Ballast. Ruled by the Keep of Titan’s Blooms and Lord Arum, the swamp’s entire ecosystem—monsters, plants, animals—was created by the Keep.

8. #8The Keep

   Keys: The Keep, The Keep of Titan's Blooms

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   A living tower within the Swamp of Titan’s Blooms. It is both the home and creator of Lord Arum and the origin of all life in the Swamp.

9. #9The Monster Senate

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   A governing body made up of monster representatives from various regions. They negotiate with humans and make decisions for monsterkind.

10. #10Queen Mira

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    Ruler of the Second Citadel. She enforces strict rules regarding monsters and is central to the Citadel's political life.

11. #11Sir Caroline

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    The only female knight in the Citadel’s ranks. Known for her unwavering loyalty and strategic acumen. Married to Quanyii, the Witch of the Western Wastes. Adoptive parent of Olala.

12. #12Sir Damien

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    Part of a polyamorous throuple with Lord Aurum and Rilla. Distinguished by his idealism and dedication to bridging human-monster divides. Frequently mediates conflicts within the Citadel.

13. #13Rilla

    Keys: Amaryllis of Exile, Rilla, Amaryllis

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    Resides on the border of the Wild Wood, specializing in experimental botanical medicine. Collects and studies rare plants. In a committed throuple with Sir Damien and Lord Aurum. Pragmatic and fiercely protective of her partners.

14. #14Lord Arum

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    Four-armed reptilian Familiar created by The Keep. Governs a biodiverse swamp domain, engineering new lifeforms. In a polyamorous throuple with Rilla and Sir Damien.

15. #15Olala

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    Reincarnated entity (≥3 lifetimes) embodying the universe’s desire for human-monster unity. Adopted by Sir Caroline and Quanyii. Seeks belonging while navigating her past-life memories and innate diplomatic nature.

16. #16Quanyii

    Keys: Quanyii

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    An ancient, immensely powerful witch with a morally ambiguous reputation. Married to Sir Caroline. Protector of Olala. Her magic draws from the volatile energies of the Wastes, often blurring lines between benevolence and peril.

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