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Founded on the 22nd of Daedalan, 623 years after the fall of the Seleucarian Empire, '''Targossas''' is the city of [[Good]]. Heralded as the Dawnspear, its foundations were laid by the [[Bloodsworn Gods]] Themselves as They embedded the legendary [[Sword of Dunamis]] into the bank of the [[Zaphar River]]. This act created a new branch now called the [[Silverveil River]], which runs to the east coast south of [[Delos]] and through the newly formed archipelago that makes up the city as it stands today.

Presided over by the '''Conclave of the Dawn''', the government of Targossas is composed of five divinely appointed Lumarchs - three oversee its Houses, a fourth attends to internal affairs, and the final is the city leader, named the '''Dawnlord'''. An array of ministers report to the Dawnlord and see to the smooth running of the major functions upon which every city-state relies. The city is, as [[Shallam]] was before it, a theocracy, its citizens trusting to their Gods to guide and to lead them.

Targossian policy is noted for its "city first" integrity. All citizens are also members of its three Houses - The [[Dawnblade]], [[Luminai]], and [[Harbingers of Redemption]]. No ties to foreign powers are permitted of those who dwell within those hallowed halls. As the scion of Good, Targossas shares Shallam's former antipathy for [[Evil]], [[Chaos]] and [[Darkness]]. Aggressively stamping out these forces features prominently in Targossian civic life.

* The fifteen (15) islands of the Targossian archipelago are: Acacia, Anost, Averrone, Beladan, Blackstone, Brighthold, Duskmere, Greathorn, North Mirror and South Mirror, Naxos, Ram, Shornwall, Sundown, and Veil's End. Eleven (11) islands of Acacia, Averrone, Blackstone, Brighthold, Greathorn, Naxos, Ram, and Sundown are in the upper city, above the '''Eusian Falls'''. The four (4) islands of Anost, Beladan, Duskmere, and Shornwall stand in the lower city, surrounded by the [[Solace Bay]].

Former Shallamese denizens who were diligently evacuated during the invasion of that ancient city. Some escaped with the adventurer refugees to [[New Hope]] while others took refuge for a time in other places such as [[Cyrene]] and [[Jaru]].  

*[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who now finds his home in the Heart of Dawn along with the former [[Luminai]] scribe [[Cenys]].

*The lovers [[Camilla Prietta]] and [[Rudolpho Montagenet]], who have moved to '''Mistfall Square'''.

*[[DeBurr]], the legendary near-sighted jeweller formerly of Shallam.

*[[Diella]], who runs the bar on Shornwall, the [[Salvaged Spirit]].

*[[Elode]], an Arcadian maiden, who maintains a bookshop on Blackstone.

*[[Erendil]], the former Templar barkeep has taken up blacksmithing in the forge on Beladan.

*[[Gladius|Sir Gladius]], who serves the [[The Luminai|Luminai]] as he did the ancient sect in olden times.

*[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, a survivor of Shallam who has set up a new bait shop on '''Shornwall'''.

*[[Kaela]], the sculptor, who set up shop in on '''Brighthold''' near to the '''Aviary'''.

*[[Marhisa]], Priestess of Virtue, who assists in the curating of the [[Great Library of Ram]].

*[[Nirah]], the foster mother of Jaydus.

*[[Oghma]], the museum curator, who found his way from the boats that left Shallam to the Lyceum in [[Cyrene]] and there to the '''Terrace of the Dawn'''.

*[[Samel]], the server.

*[[Shai]], the chef at [[Radiant Shore|The Radiant Shore]] restaurant on '''Averrone'''.

*[[Talarna|Lady Talarna]] who zealously takes up her post within the barracks of '''Blackstone'''.

 

*[[Dawlish]], the one-handed Atavian boy and dutiful city crier.

*[[Garsimor]], master of the Beladan brickyard.

*[[Imaan]], the Priestess who conducts twice-monthly calls to prayer at the '''Centre of Silverbright Square.'''

The facilities of Targossas are primarily found on the government isle of Brighthold, in the centre of the city.

*'''The Archival Conservatory''' - newsroom located on the western end of Brighthold isle.

*'''A radiant aviary''' - [[post office]] located north of the [[newsroom]].

*'''The Targossian Treasury''' - [[bank]], located on the lower terrace of the Heart of Dawn.

*'''A smoke-filled smithyard''' - [[forge]], located in the Beladan Metalworks.

*'''The locksmith of Targossas''' - locksmith also in the Beladan Metalworks.

The Dawnspear hosts four primary shopping centres:

*Acacia Isle with its picturesque, flower filled marketplace. Rhydasia may be found here.

*The Silverveil Promenade on Veil's End boasts its own cluster of wealthy shops

*The humble Middle Street businesses of Mistfall Square on the lower isle of Duskmere. [[Hakhim|Crazy Hakhim]] may be found here, having taken over a small office in one of the empty shops.

*A bevy of shops huddled on the twisting alleyway of Trader's Row on the eastern isle of Shornwall.

*Plying the canals of the city is the [[Argent Phoenix]], a gilded casino barge which boasts [[blackjack]] tables, [[roulette]], and waiters carrying trays of hors d'oeuvres amongst guests.

* The [[Radiant Shore]] restaurant rises from Averrone, a picturesque establishment serving dishes named for bygone heroes.

*Managed by Melvin, the Pavilion promoter, the glass and marble pavilion of Veil's End is a restful retreat which also serves as a large, open centre for city gatherings and holidays.

 

 

'''''Shopping Districts:''' Acacia Isle, Mistfall Square, Silverveil Plaza, Trader's Row''

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