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ABRAXAS MODS ([personal profile] abraxasmods) wrote in [community profile] abraxaslogs2021-08-28 09:41 pm

WELCOME TO THE FREE CITIES!

WELCOME TO THE FREE CITIES!
Welcome to The Free Cities! The portal exits outside the capital city of Cadens. The first impression of the city is its sheer size. It sprawls out across the landscape like a great hulking beast at rest. The wall that encircles it barely contains it, the buildings of Cadens practically bulging against its restraint.

The air here seems thicker somehow, tinged with a scent that’s acrid and smoky. Smog hangs high over the city, belched out by smokestacks that tower over the industrial district. The desert stretches out behind it, dotted with towers and dust clouds that disappear into the horizon. Multiple gates lead inside and each is staffed by soldiers in unfamiliar uniforms that wave a steady stream of people through without appearing to pay much attention. People are coming and going almost all of the time, to and from the outposts and areas of activity around the city proper. It’s difficult to tell just what’s out there beyond the impression of tall metal structures and a great deal of labor. Wagons carrying travelers to Libertas and Aquila roll out from the Travel Post outside the city wall.

Anyone who can sense magic will notice a much lower concentration here. No one will be stopped or questioned at the gate, even if the soldiers seem to take note of the fugitives from Thorne.

The activity and sheer number of citizens can be overwhelming. It’s crowded and loud and feels constantly in motion with everyone talking and yelling over each other. It’s easy to get swept up in the ever-moving throng or find oneself ducking into the mouth of a narrow alley just to breathe.

Anyone who’s willing to make their way to the northern part of the city and Portham Hall will find Prime Minister Marlo Reiner available to receive them.
productid4: (Let me put you in your place)

[personal profile] productid4 2021-09-11 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah, here is the meat of the issue. She doesn't know what's happening there, and he does.

Well. There's no use in withholding the information in hopes of an exchange, because there are plenty others who will tell her the truth for free. Better to give her the information now, and perhaps win some favor.]


The High Mage started summoning people from other worlds a few months ago. We were pulled from our worlds without warning or consent, and with no immediate way to return. He sorted some of us into the dungeon using criteria he refused to share with us, and treated the others as 'welcomed guests'. He expected us to help him gain control of the Singularity, and threatened or intended to execute people who got in his way. [Louis gestures with his hand.] As you can see, it didn't work out the way he hoped.
abraxasnpcs: (marlo)

[personal profile] abraxasnpcs 2021-09-14 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
What's this about executions?

[A look crosses the prime minister's face at that mention. A slight widening of the eyes and a tightening of the lips.]