Setting
The capital city of The Sapphire Desert is known as We'Darastri, but is more commonly shortened to Daras. It is the only capital city in The Sapphire Desert that also serves as the land's primary port city. Because of this, it is very heavily defended by the Sapphire Navy and magical wards alike. Simply being allowed to dock at We'Darastri takes three days, as any incoming ships are inspected thoroughly. We'Darastri is a fantastical setting, full of spiraling towers and arcane wonders of architecture. The city is full of magical amenities, and is heavily policed by an elite guard known as The Azure Guardians.
It is divided into three primary sections, the middle, high, and low cities. The middle city makes up much of We'Darastri, and is home to the middle and lower classes, full of shops, homes, inns, and so forth. The high city is a walled section of We'Darastri that houses all of the city's aristocracy, and is also serves as a stronghold. Finally, the lower city is a series of ancient sandstone catacombs that run underneath We'Darastri in a frenetic spread. Most of these catacombs have been converted to sewers, but there are still a few unaltered ones that play host to the city's large undead or light-sensitive population.
The only other real city worth noting in The Sapphire Empire is not so much a city as it is a large living area built around The Azure Citadel, the home of The Sapphire Empire's ruler. It is an academic community that focuses less on history and geography and moreso on the mysteries of magic. The Azure Citadel serves both as a palace as well as a college for aspiring wizards and sorcerers, the most prestigious in all of Gaia
It is divided into three primary sections, the middle, high, and low cities. The middle city makes up much of We'Darastri, and is home to the middle and lower classes, full of shops, homes, inns, and so forth. The high city is a walled section of We'Darastri that houses all of the city's aristocracy, and is also serves as a stronghold. Finally, the lower city is a series of ancient sandstone catacombs that run underneath We'Darastri in a frenetic spread. Most of these catacombs have been converted to sewers, but there are still a few unaltered ones that play host to the city's large undead or light-sensitive population.
The only other real city worth noting in The Sapphire Empire is not so much a city as it is a large living area built around The Azure Citadel, the home of The Sapphire Empire's ruler. It is an academic community that focuses less on history and geography and moreso on the mysteries of magic. The Azure Citadel serves both as a palace as well as a college for aspiring wizards and sorcerers, the most prestigious in all of Gaia
We'Darastri
The busy street traffic of We'Darastri bustles past, with exotic smells filling the air accompanying distant cracks of thunder and arcane power...
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The Sapphire Desert.
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Jeanella Lefloure [388] "Come closer....I dont bite too much. Just a bit off the top"
TDM [351] "3.5 for life."
Darien Hardwolf [294] Darien is a follower of Heironeous
Mythos [92] "That which is not dead may eternal lie, and with strange aeons, even death may die..."
Smoke Arbok [0]
Astarot [0]
Deth'Maitherlian [0] Fighter
Syvina [0]
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She blinked and opened her satchel "Wily little snake...you rigged this from the beginning" She said with a sigh and set it down infront of her "Where is the note Sstheno? Little thieving snake..." She said and then sat down "My satchel has been tampered with madame...my writs have been taken. May I inquire as to whom has the authority to go through my effects?" She asked, looking at Sstheno again with another glare
Remaining stalwart as ever, Sstheno remained silent, watching Jeanella with a pitiable looking in his solid brown eyes. The elven man spoke again, a weary note noticeable in his voice. "Your belongings were searched by a skilled team of augurs and blue inquisitors. The details need not be brought before the court at this time, and your implication of the honorable Sstheno's actions in these events is not what we are here to discuss." he said in a stern voice.
"Indeed. Did you, or did you not, kill Captain Krelnar and commit Grand larceny of Lord Ereis Draxian?"
"Indeed. Did you, or did you not, kill Captain Krelnar and commit Grand larceny of Lord Ereis Draxian?"
"Yes because those were my orders. I dont get handed coins just for my charming good looks you moron" she said and reclined a little, putting her feet up a little "Since the little snake rigged this, I might as well be comfortable for my sentencing. I cant believe you would believe a snake elf. You must be dumber than you look to see the lies being put infront of you. Take a look at his necklace and tell me what its made of. If I am right, I should be anyway, Sstheno will be wearing Lord Ereis's Amulet"
"I wear no necklace, impudent wench." Sstheno said, finally speaking in his thick, arabian accent. He pulled down the folds of his robes, to reveal his bare neck before he slammed two scaly hands on the top of the Tribune's pedestal. "Enough! I grow weary of this half-blood's rampant accusations and filibustering. She has admitted to her crimes and that is all there is for it." he boomed. He sat himself down and spoke in a much more controlled voice. "But since the girl has seen to come clean about her dalliance from the path of justice, this will hopefully go better for her." the Yuan-ti said, crossing his arms again.
"Justice Sstheno speaks rightly..." the dwarven judge said, clasping her hands in front of her. "So! In keeping with the laws set forth by our great Suzerain Tyretlethen, we sentence Jeanella Lefloure to a life of servitude and penance for her callous actions. If there is one in this room who will swear to stay by her side and guide her back to the ways of civilized behavior, step forward and be known as her guardian and keeper." the dwarf said in her booming voice.
"Justice Sstheno speaks rightly..." the dwarven judge said, clasping her hands in front of her. "So! In keeping with the laws set forth by our great Suzerain Tyretlethen, we sentence Jeanella Lefloure to a life of servitude and penance for her callous actions. If there is one in this room who will swear to stay by her side and guide her back to the ways of civilized behavior, step forward and be known as her guardian and keeper." the dwarf said in her booming voice.
She snorted loudly and scoffed "You truly are morons...Sstheno...you will get whats coming to you soon enough. No one owns me, no one ever will own me. I control my own destiny. Besides, give it a week or two and Ill be rid of this so called "Guardian" and back where I belong. On my own and in the wilds" She said and picked up her satchel again and put it on her back "I cannot believe you are so blind to what this snake has caused"
Darien Hardwolf knew he was the one that had to do it but hated the fact that he was going to be stuck with some crazed wench who could stab him in the back at any moment once they walked out of those doors from the courtroom, Heironeous willing things would be much easier from here on out however." I shall step forward to act as this murderers guardian as it would be nothing more than an honor to do so in order to teach them how to properly live." Darien took a step forewords towards the judges and stand by the thief. Acting as her guardian would prove rather useful as he had his own questions to bombard her with. When Jeanella made her 'threat' to Sstheno Darien just shook his head. "Shut your mouth as the court has decided for you a rather pleasant sentence."
"Indeed, you are lucky we didn't decide to outright condemn you to the Shadow Plane for your behavior today..." the elf said, gathering himself and retreating from the stand. The other two judges did the same, in pure silence. As court was adjourned, two of the city's arcane guards would see the pair to the entrance, to be met with a Hound Archon enwrapped in the blue robes of an inquisitor. "Well met, Sir Paladin and convict. I am to monitor Jeanella's progression as a person and purified soul. There is much in the city that needs doing, and tasks suitable for you to repay your atrocities, murderess." he said in a gruff but pleasant enough tone. "Please, walk with me as I see you back to the Middle City."
Indeed, the pair found themselves in the legal sector of the High City, with towering houses and miniature castles dotting the landscape. Interplanar dignitaries of all kinds roamed the streets, and the air smelled of incense and and other exotic fumes.
Indeed, the pair found themselves in the legal sector of the High City, with towering houses and miniature castles dotting the landscape. Interplanar dignitaries of all kinds roamed the streets, and the air smelled of incense and and other exotic fumes.
"Look pal...I dont need any of you nor do I need to "fix" anything. I have a task to do and I am going to see to it. You got me out of jail, Ill send you a tip in the mail. Now if you'll excuse me. I need to go home" She said and abruptly turned on her heel and headed in the direction back towards the Main City gates and her home
As Jeanella attempted to casually walk out of the purview of her two captors, Darien would make an attempt to snatch at the rogue, who twisted out of the way with an accompanying flippant gesture. As this happened, however, she would find herself completely unable to move, held completely still and aloft by a fresh Hold Person spell, cast by the inquisitor.
"I am afraid your compliance is mandatory in these matters until we decide you are more trustworthy on your own. Do not force us to place a Geas upon you, the process is not pleasant." the Archon said in a more aggressive voice, his clutching, outstretched hand enveloped in swirling white energy.
"I am afraid your compliance is mandatory in these matters until we decide you are more trustworthy on your own. Do not force us to place a Geas upon you, the process is not pleasant." the Archon said in a more aggressive voice, his clutching, outstretched hand enveloped in swirling white energy.
She growled loudly and tried to move but inevitably failed the movement "Let....me....go" She said and glared back at the Inquisitor "I will save my trip home for later then. Until then, I will content myself to starve since I have not eatten in days" She said with a growl and a snort
Darien Hardwolf crossed his arms and shook his head. "Well maybe this honest work will give you the coin to pay for a meal." Darien spoke only to look up to the inquisitor. "What will you be having us do if I could be so bold?"
The Hound archon released his magical grip on Jeanella but kept a wary, white eye on her as he spoke slowly and methodically. "You will eat when you are dismissed from my presence, and outside the High City." he growled, his hackles raising ever so slightly on his neck. "Recently, a poor, gnomish neighborhood has lost the water treatment and delivery system for several large tenement houses. The living conditions are growing to be repulsive. Your first task, murderess, is to find the source of the problem, deal with any active threat, and report back to the local maintenance office. Simple enough." the Archon said, calming down just a slight bit. He continued to lead them out of the high city until they were at the foot of the main bridge back to the eastern bank.
"I bid you both grace in the eye of Cuthbert, and hope to see your soul cleansed, murderess." he said stiffly, before walking back into the High city...
"I bid you both grace in the eye of Cuthbert, and hope to see your soul cleansed, murderess." he said stiffly, before walking back into the High city...
"Asshole" She said and made yet another flippant gesture to the Hound archon and then looked at the human with a death glare "Good luck...I aint doing shit for you. I have not eatten in days and I will be not much use in my current state. Let the fucking gnomes rot in their filth" She said and turned to look out and up at the sky "Sstheno...youll get what you deserve. Just wait and see..."
"What is your problem troublesome strumpet?" Darien said while smirking only to wish they had given him some kind of chain to keep her bound and so he could drag her along. "Maybe a different carrier would have placed you in a home with the coin to spare to get some food but you are the one who dug this hole and it will be you that pulls yourself out of the filth and depravity and do what is right. You cannot simply blame another for all your problems."
"I can when the fucking bastard set me up" She said and looked at him hard "I hunt for my food, I do not pay for it. Cooked things disgust me human...I do not live in this city, I live in a Crypt outside the city walls and far into the Wilds. A good days journey from here to avoid being seen" She said and tapped her skull gently "Think you brainless moron...name one good reason why I should help those fucking gnomes with anything except give them a swift punt in the ass into a Minotaur's Horn"
"Would you like me to take you back to the courts were they will have you killed?" Darien asked his question rather bluntly ass he had no qualms with this woman. "I stepped forward as I felt like you had some kind of redemption you could pay off to the world but you would rather have that all thrown away right before you, the nine hells what kind of idiotic woman are you anyway?"
"One who is a complete bitch and absolutely heartless" She said with a gruff laugh and started down the steps "YOu fucking coming or are you going to bask in your holy attitude boy?" She said and started off for the gnomish housing "I want to be done with this quick"
"A hypocrite and horrible person right." Darien muttered to himself as he followed behind the half elf only to keep a hand on the hilt of his sword as they walked. "Heironeous please forgive your humble servent for asking but why have you left me so?" Darien cracked a smile as he joked with himself knowing full well that he was always being watched by the Invincible. "Do you even know were you are going?"
"Nope. Dont much care either. Feel free to ask for directions" She called back to him as she kept walking in her assumed path to the Housing
"You have got to be kidding me. Just wait right there." Darien began to look around for someone who could help him get directions.
The two would venture to the far eastern side of the city, where the less magically adept tended to live. The surrounding houses were little more than built up shacks, and at every stage of disrepair from rubble to collapsing. A distinct stench of curing leather and excrement filled the air, and races of all kinds skulked in the grim shadows. Packs of goblin children littered the street in throngs, and hungry ogres watched from distant alley ways. The dirts were unpaved and ruddy with mud and detritus. It was truly a place more forlorn than the Lower City itself...
The Gnome tenement house stood above the rest of the decrepit neighborhood, a bastion of hope in the odious landscape. At their approach to the building, a foul smelling halfling approached from the building's doorway. "Eh...finally some to fix the pipes, eh? Nice to know, yes, good to know indeed." he squeaked, ushering them towards the entrance to an old man hole cover. "This is how to get to our local water access...some of us tried to take a look, but, well...some of us didn't come back..." he added, shuffling nervously.
The Gnome tenement house stood above the rest of the decrepit neighborhood, a bastion of hope in the odious landscape. At their approach to the building, a foul smelling halfling approached from the building's doorway. "Eh...finally some to fix the pipes, eh? Nice to know, yes, good to know indeed." he squeaked, ushering them towards the entrance to an old man hole cover. "This is how to get to our local water access...some of us tried to take a look, but, well...some of us didn't come back..." he added, shuffling nervously.