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==Islands==
* 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]].


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
*'''Silverbright Square''', in the centre of Brighthold, the largest island of the archipelago.
*'''Silverbright Square''' is located in the centre of Brighthold, the largest island of the archipelago.
*The '''Heart of Dawn''', the massive ziggurat erected as a council building on the eastern side of Brighthold.
*The '''Heart of Dawn''', the massive ziggurat erected as a council building on the eastern side of Brighthold.
*The '''Beladan Metalworks''', the industrial centre of the city, complete with forge, locksmith, brickyard.
*The '''Beladan Metalworks''', the industrial centre of the city, complete with forge, locksmith, brickyard.
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*'''Isle of Ram''', located west of Brighthold, boasts the expansive [[Great Library of Ram|Library of Ram]], as well as the [[Flames of Dawn]].
*'''Isle of Ram''', located west of Brighthold, boasts the expansive [[Great Library of Ram|Library of Ram]], as well as the [[Flames of Dawn]].
*The [[Gauntlet]] on '''Greathorn''' is the [[arenas|arena]] of Targossas, with such creative innovations as catapults and trap doors.
*The [[Gauntlet]] on '''Greathorn''' is the [[arenas|arena]] of Targossas, with such creative innovations as catapults and trap doors.
* The Targossian Academy, the centre for novice training and study, is located on the isle of '''Sundown'''
* The Targossian Academy, the centre for novice training and study, is located on the isle of '''Sundown'''.


==Inhabitants==
==Inhabitants==
===Survivors of Shallam===
===Survivors of Shallam===
*[[Ankur]], the server.
*[[Barkash]], the locksmith.
*[[Beggar Tuck]], a former vagrant of Paradise Park who sells common goods near the harbour.
*[[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.
*[[Enran]] of the Dawnguard, who stands guard over the city's elemental weapons. Naxian mistweavers, Riverwall bow-maidens, '''Blackstone''' swordsmen (who are in fact generally women), '''Shornwall''' defenders and '''Duskmere''' brawlers are stationed at various posts throughout the city, while [[Cazin|General Cazin]] drills newbies in the Heart of Dawn, and [[Jaydus]] stands guard on the ramparts of the Riverwall.
*[[Enran]] of the Dawnguard, who stands guard over the city's elemental weapons. Naxian mistweavers, Riverwall bow-maidens, '''Blackstone''' swordsmen (who are in fact generally women), '''Shornwall''' defenders and '''Duskmere''' brawlers are stationed at various posts throughout the city, while [[Cazin|General Cazin]] drills newbies in the Heart of Dawn, and [[Jaydus]] stands guard on the ramparts of the Riverwall.
*[[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'''.
*[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, a survivor of Shallam who has set up a new bait shop on '''Shornwall'''.
*[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who now finds his home in the Heart of Dawn along with the former [[Luminai]] scribe [[Cenys]].
*[[Kaela]], the sculptor, who set up shop in on '''Brighthold''' near to the '''Aviary'''.
*[[Mahmoud]], the Stablemaster.
*[[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'''.
*[[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'''.
*The lovers [[Camilla Prietta]] and [[Rudolpho Montagenet]], who have moved to '''Mistfall Square'''.
*[[Rhydasia]], the flower merchant.
*[[Kaela]], the sculptor, who set up shop in on '''Brighthold''' near to the '''Aviary'''.
*[[Diella]], who runs the bar on Shornwall, the [[Salvaged Spirit]].
*[[Shai]], the chef at [[Radiant Shore|The Radiant Shore]] restaurant on '''Averrone'''.
*[[Shai]], the chef at [[Radiant Shore|The Radiant Shore]] restaurant on '''Averrone'''.
*[[Ankur]], the server.
*[[Talarna|Lady Talarna]] who zealously takes up her post within the barracks of '''Blackstone'''.
*[[Beggar Tuck]], a former vagrant of Paradise Park who sells common goods near the harbour.
*[[Tumaini]], a quiet young troll.
*[[Zalas]], Herald of Light, who has taken up residence in the Temple of the Lightbringer.
*[[Zalas]], Herald of Light, who has taken up residence in the Temple of the Lightbringer.
*[[Marhisa]], Priestess of Virtue, who assists in the curating of the [[Great Library of Ram]].
 
*[[Talarna|Lady Talarna]] who zealously takes up her post within the barracks of '''Blackstone'''.
*[[Gladius|Sir Gladius]], who serves the [[The Luminai|Luminai]] as he did the ancient sect in olden times.
*[[Erendil]], the former Templar barkeep has taken up blacksmithing in the forge on Beladan.
*[[Barkash]], the locksmith.


===New Faces===
===New Faces===
*[[Maeris]], the architect whose team designed and built most of the city to the specifications of the Bloodsworn.
*[[Dorienne]], the server.
* Galdwin, an elderly bartender.
*[[Garsimor]], master of the Beladan brickyard.
*[[Garsimor]], master of the Beladan brickyard.
*[[Rothin]], overseer of the indigo pits on Beladan Isle.
*Hutchings, the Broker.
*[[Irisa]], the [[blackjack]] dealer.
*[[Irisa]], the [[blackjack]] dealer.
*[[Lisae]], a [[roulette]] attendant.
*[[Lisae]], a [[roulette]] attendant.
*[[Dorienne]], the server.
*Harbourmaster [[Khelwyn]].
*Harbourmaster [[Khelwyn]].
*[[Maeris]], the architect whose team designed and built most of the city to the specifications of the Bloodsworn.
*[[Melvin]], the Pavilion promoter.
*[[Niusha]], the High Cleric.
*[[Philipe]], an [[El'Jazira|El'Jaziran]] crafter.
*[[Philipe]], an [[El'Jazira|El'Jaziran]] crafter.
*[[Rothin]], overseer of the indigo pits on Beladan Isle.
*Battlemaster [[Thorge]].


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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*'''The Targossian Treasury''' - [[bank]], located on the lower terrace of the Heart of Dawn.
*'''The Targossian Treasury''' - [[bank]], located on the lower terrace of the Heart of Dawn.
*'''A smoke-filled smithyard''' - [[forge]], located in the Beladan Metalworks.
*'''A smoke-filled smithyard''' - [[forge]], located in the Beladan Metalworks.
*'''The locksmith of Targossas''' - locksmith (currently closed) also in the Beladan Metalworks.
*'''The locksmith of Targossas''' - locksmith also in the Beladan Metalworks.


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


==Famous Faces==
==Famous Faces==
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