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CanonThe Council of Coins
The ruling syndicate of Arkest: 5 nobles, 3 merchant lords, 1 high priest, 1 Spellweaver master, and 1 empty chair for the Duke.
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The Council of Coins is the 11-seat governing body of Arkest, consisting of 5 nobles, 3 merchant lords, 1 high priest, 1 master of the Spellweaver College, and 1 empty chair reserved for Duke Roland Mandrake. The council sets city law, taxation, temple funding, magical restrictions, and trade regulations. Though powerful, they are seen as corrupt, theatrical, and easily manipulated by private interests.
Territory
Central Quarter (The Coin Quarter), Arkest
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- Factions & Orders
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- other faction
- Strength
- Legal authority, trade regulation, taxation
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Locations
Arkest, City of Gates
The oldest and most dangerous city in the empire. Five cities in one — where every coin bleeds and every gate could open into something you cannot return from.
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Characters
Duke Roland Mandrake
Brother to the King and official ruler of Arkest — though true power belongs to whoever can afford it or kill for it.
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Factions & Orders
The Spellweaver College
The empire's most powerful arcane institution. They study the ley lines beneath Arkest and spy even on those they advise.
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