In the Name of

the Principle!
by Gabor Lux

Adventure module for characters level 5–7.

E.M.D.T. 22.-E
 In the Name of the Principle!
by Gabor Lux
Cover and maps: Gabor Lux
Playtesters: Attila Hatvagner (Attila, Fighter 6)
Peter Barkanyi (Thermos, Thief 3/Magic-User 3)
Balazs Mladonyiczki (Eric, Magic-User 6)
Tamas Illes (Fatalis, Thief 6)
Sandor Gebei (Commodus, Fighter 3/Thief 3)

This module was first run on the Random Encounters I. mini-convention, 13 November 2010.
Certain results of the playtest were subsequently used within the scope of
the Global War on Terror.

© 2016 by Gabor Lux. All rights reserved.

Background Slightly later, a mounted company on

picked horses left the city state of Propyla.
At the end of Summer in the year 3995, Turning southwest from the major trade
Solon’s calendar, the Highest Synod of the route, they rode on a less travelled road
**Arx** issued the following brief proclama- towards Akrasia. Shortly after their depar-
tion, numbered #3775 and disseminated ture, the **Arx** issued a newer proclama-
through the usual venues: tion clarifying its exact intentions.
*** *** *** In the name of the Principle!
The **Arx** hereby declares that Central concept: Open-ended assassina-
Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia has trans- tions in the picturesque city state of Akra-
gressed fundamental philosophical values sia, with the most state-of-the-art imple-
in governing his city state, and, even after ments of murder, including various futuris-
repeated calls to amend his erroneous tic devices.
ways, he has failed to issue the necessary
corrections. Consequently, the Highest
Synod of the **Arx**, acting on a vote of
eleven to ten, hereby sentences
Megakrates and his unrepentant band of The situation
conspirators to DEATH, and, furthermore,
orders the immediate seizure of all their The characters have a simple objective:
movable and immovable possessions, eliminate Megakrates and his ruling com-
including but not limited to the city state of panions (collectively known as the Tes-
Akrasia. The judgement is final and sub- serarchy), and carry out a coup d’état in
ject to immediate implementation. Swift the city state of Akrasia. Beyond their
and effective measures will be enacted by normal character abilities, they can rely on
a special delegation of the appropriate the devices provided by the organisation
experts, appointed on authority of the of the **Arx**, and it is entirely up to them
**Arx** to carry out the necessary opera- how they achieve their objectives in the
tions in the city state of Akrasia. *** *** *** calm, pleasant resort town preparing for its
So declared in the city state of Propyla, in Autumn Mysteries and the corresponding
the year of Solon 3995, day 237. deluge of pilgrims.
In fact, the mission goes wrong even
before it can start. As absurd and impossi-
ble as the task of seizing an entire city
state and murdering off its ruling clique
might be, it is made worse by a sudden

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change of plans. After passing proclama- citizens (or other members of the secret
tion #3775 with a minimal plurality and police), preferably out in the open; they
against significant objections, the Highest are hard to entrap unless caught unaware.
Synod is called again a few hours after the If the characters are judged to be a
characters’ departure. Acting on a vote of threat, their surveillance is discreetly in-
ten to nine (with two undeclared and rather creased to make it easier to neutralise
mysterious abstentions), the **Arx** re- them in case they make trouble. The
scinds its death sentence, sending out a agents relay their information to others in
new team of skilled assassins to correct their team, making it likely that the appro-
the previous mistake and protect priate decision-makers will receive note of
Megakrates while wiping out the charac- dangerous irregularities. Most secret
ters. Their session concluded, the mem- agents are 3rd level Fighters or 2nd level
bers of the Synod withdraw for the hours Thieves.
before the evening soirée and informal In a crisis situation, the four members
social programme. of the Tesserarchy react in different ways:
- Megakrates and Strategos Brakton
typically stay in the palace (13.), and
stick close to each other. Both have full
control over the state apparatus, com-
Dynamics municating through soldiers, bureau-
crats and envoys. Megakrates is very
The essence of the scenario is open- hard to draw away from his protective
ended, decisive problem-solving. The glass bell, and if he ever leaves the
characters can act as they please in re- palace, he will surely use it for protec-
connaissance and action while in the city tion.
state, but they must take into account the - Aymanz the Necropope resides in the
reactions of their environment. By default, Temple of the Night (5.), being rather
everyday life goes on in Akrasia, and the isolated from current events. He and
preparations for the Mysteries draw the priests may miss lesser calamities,
enough merchants and guests that the but if they receive a formal message,
movement, innocuous questions and, to a they may either choose to barricade
certain extent, odd behaviour of a small themselves, or sally forth to protect the
group does not gain more than cursory city state. If there is an attack on the
attention. temple, Aymanz tries to request help
The more suspicious, inexplicable from Megakrates with his scroll of
events (especially crimes, disappearances sending messages.
or accidents) in the city, the more exten- - Yizil Doré, Mistress of Magic lives in
sive the mobilisation and preparedness of her tower (10.), trusting her safety to
its guards, informers, and ultimately the the superstitions surrounding her mys-
Tesserarchy itself, increasing their ability tical powers and the giant ravens
to discover and intercept the characters. which dwell with her. Since the tower
Outside the state apparatus and its sup- provides her with an excellent view,
porters, the same escalation leads to in- she can easily spot unusual develop-
creasing unease, then events of mass ments in Akrasia, and find further in-
hysteria. Atrocities such as detonating the formation through her divination spells
aqueduct or provoking civilian unrest will (clairaudience/clairvoyance, wizard
surely lead to these consequences. eye). If she is confronted by interlop-
If the party appears particularly well ers, she tries to escape, and give
equipped for regular travellers, a few warning to others with a shout spell
members of the secret police will try to and her staff of light.
gauge their intentions through discreet Since all lords of the city state except Ay-
methods – e.g. posing as „the friendly manz are highly intelligent, and all of them
merchant”, „the lost pilgrim” or „the annoy- possess a healthy degree of paranoia,
ing but clueless bureaucrat”. Informers they are unlikely to fall for badly planned
always make contact in plain sight of other schemes. They are highly loyal to each

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other, and in case of a great upheaval, Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia: Fighter 6;
gather in the palace for mutual protection. AC 3 (Dex, force field gauntlets); Atk
In Akrasia, the warrior-sect guarding 2*touch staff of horrid decomposition 2d4
the Mysteries form an independent power Con; Str 14, Dex 6, Con 12, Int 15, Wis 15,
group, controlling the hill in the north- Cha 13; LE; glass bell, staff of horrid de-
eastern quarter of the city states, including composition, tforce field gauntlets,
its buildings (6.), while the park (8.) is 3*healing potion (2d8+3 Hp).
guarded by their trained black panthers Psionics: mental strike 1/3 rounds, one
and blue tarantulas. However, the guardi- person, save vs. spell or take 4d6 Hp.
ans are motivated solely by defending Hp 28
their magical gateway (7.), and as long as Glass bell: a thick, human-sized glass bell
the city itself does not appear to be in with a metal base, granting protection and
grave danger, and they remain unmolest- some mobility to one person (~1m diame-
ed within their complex, they do not get ter, 2.5m tall). The bell is completely re-
involved in the events of this adventure. sistant against physical attacks, and has a
The final group is represented by the 40% probability to deflect rays and force
hit team sent out by the **Arx**. They have fields. It can levitate slowly in the desired
the same black uniforms under their civil- direction, but has poor manoeuvrability.
ian clothes as the characters, but are Staff of horrid decomposition: the touch of
slightly weaker and less well equipped. this heavy metal staff causes the loss of
They only arrive a few days after the char- 2d4 Constitution; a target reduced to 0
acters, and practically remain out of sight immediately decomposes. 20 charges.
as long as they can protect the Tesserar- Force field gauntlets: gauntlets surrounded
chy without compromising their anonymity. by a scintillating cobalt field. Grants a DC
They will adapt their strategy to the cir- of 2 and protects from the hazardous ef-
cumstances, and may be passive (protect- fects of the staff.
ing specific targets) or aggressive (hunting
down the characters in a concerted effort). 2. Strategos Brakton is the commander
Negotiations are out of the question. All of Akrasia’s armed forces. He is a fighting
hitmen possess an information sheet with man of shaved countenance, restrained in
the most recent **Arx** proclamation his manners but unrestrained in his capa-
(#3776). bility for violence. Only seen in his cere-
monial armour, **Arx** sources also identi-
fy his hammer as magical. In spite of his
formal rank in the city state, the **Arx** is
on the position that he cannot be consid-
The Tesserarchy ered an independent political operative,
being fully dependent on the guidance of
1. Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia is a mid- Megakrates.
dle-aged man, noted for a greying beard
and wine-red nose. His gaze often ap- Strategos Brakton: Fighter 4; AC 1
pears confused and uncomprehending, (banded mail, shield, Dex); Atk
but his thinking is fast and precise, and his sparkhammer +2 1d8+3 +2d4 sparks or +5
nature merciless. He is limp in the right javelins 1d6+1; Str 13, Dex 15 [+1], Con
leg. Clothing is usually a simple toga, but 15, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 10; LN;
he wears a pair of iron gauntlets either as sparkhammer +2, dust of disappear-
a lucky charm or a sign of his station, and ance*3, rust dust*2 (rusts metal; magic
carries an ornamented, heavy metal rod. can save at +2 per plus).
According to **Arx** sources, Megakrates Hp 28
is in the possession of multiple dangerous
magical items, including a glass bell capa-
ble of locomotion, and affording him full
protection against conventional weapons.

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3. Aymanz the Necropope is High Priest Spells (memorised spells underscored): 1:
at the Temple of the Night, and endowed 4, 2: 3, 3: 3, 4:2; 1: sleep, light, identify##,
with the sacred task of preparing the unseen servant, shield, charm person,
youths and maidens educated therein for Tensor’s floating disk, feather fall*2, magic
the Autumn Mysteries. He is of middle missile, detect magic, read magic; 2: de-
age, corpulent, wearing black felt clothing tect invisibility, levitation, Mel’s acid arrow,
and a heavy golden medallion. His un- gust of wind, locate object; 3: animate
kempt appearance suggests a regular dead, haste, dispel magic, clairaudi-
habit of alcoholism. **Arx** sources specu- ence/clairvoyance, lightning bolt, vampiric
late that his debaucheries have taken a toll touch; 4: shout (5d6), the imperfect
on his health, frequently rendering him preservation, fire trap, wizard eye; 5:
infirm. In the Temple, he will be protected dreaming, stone wall.
by numerous disciples and a mechanical Hp 32
servant.

Aymanz the Necropope: Cleric 5; AC 7

(ring mail); Atk trident 1d6+1; Str 11, Dex
13, Con 9, Int 9, Wis 15, Cha 7; CE; me- The **Arx** agents
chanical servant, clerical scroll (cure mod-
erate wounds*2, wind wall, send messag- A unit consisting of 12 agents. All of them
es); golden holy symbol (600 gp). own a laser loaded with 15 shots, and the
Spells: 1: 3, 2: 3, 3:1; 1: bless, detect group also has a total of three random
good, command; 2: hold person, augu- technological items, selected from the
ry###, reversion; 3: cause serious same list as the player characters. All hit-
wounds. men possess an information sheet with the
Hp 25 most recent **Arx** proclamation

Mechanical servant: HD 5; AC 2; Atk **Arx** agents (12): Fighter 3; DC 7 (uni-

heavy flail 1d6+1; Spec immune to mind- form, Dex); Atk longsword 1d8+1 or laser
affecting, ½ damage from fire, cold and 2d10+; Spec skilled in philosophy, aesthet-
electricity. ics and subterfuge; LN; black uniform with
Hp 22 the **Arx** sign, Proclamation #3776.

4. Yizil Doré, Mistress of Magic is a Hp 21 14 21

powerful wizardess. Her hair is snow-white 14 13 18
and tangled, but her brown face is smooth 20 18
and youthful. Her purple hat is decorated 15 15
with golden moons and stars, while her 17 11
robes are a dull red. Known for infrequent
public appearances, **Arx** intelligence Laser pistol: Damage 2d10+, values of
suggests she keeps to her dwelling, where 10 can be rerolled and the new roll added
she might be protected by curious beings. to damage. Loaded lasers have a capacity
of 15 shots. A character moving unpre-
Yizil Doré, Mistress of Magic: Magic- dictably can avoid being hit by rolling a
User 8; AC 3 (cloak +3, Dex); Atk throwing successful save vs. wands, but can’t at-
dagger 1d4 + poison; Str 7, Dex 18, Con tack that round. There is a penalty of -4
12, Int 17, Wis 14, Cha 14; NG; cloak +3, against all subsequent shots.
potion of gaseous form, potion of fire
breath (1d4 quaffs, 5d4 Hp, save vs. PAKEMA: Spray equipment attached to
breath for ½), staff of light (17 charges). tank and reinforced with gooseneck nozzle.
Staff of light: light (0 charges), continual Crystalline raptogen stored in the containers
light (1 charge); may also inflict a light immediate sublimates upon aerial exposure,
strike on a selected area – 2d6 rounds of with an acute incapacitating effect upon in-
blindness (save vs. paralysis), undead halation (save vs. poison at -3 or loss of
take 8d6 Hp with no save (4 charges). consciousness). Tank contains 8 doses.

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Diambroid: x4 High-grade explosives in 13 13 11
sealed and numbered metal canisters 18 19 3
marked with the letters „ΔΙΑ”. Each canister 5 14 6
causes 6d6 damage on explosion (save vs. 3 13 14
breath for ½), radius 20’ per canister. 20 14 12
5 9 9
Extractor: Photovoltaic analytical instru- 10 7 11
ment with glass extraction tube. Radiation 12 10 3
emitted up to a 100’ distance removes the 5 2 9
brain through the skull via the osmotic 10 14 16
principle. The chances of withdrawal under
**standard conditions** are 1:3 / round
after the second round.

Kinetic Cube: Standard and specialised Akrasia

all-system forwarding device. Waves emit-
ted by the cube are suitable for the levitat- The city state of Akrasia, situated close to
ing transportation of up to 500kg material. the metropolitan bustle of Propyla, relaxed
The accuracy and power of the cinetic and quiet for most of the year except the
force field is reduced after 2 rounds of op- bustle of the Autumn Mysteries, combines
eration. Energy supplies recharge auto- the worldly elegance of an expensive holi-
matically. day resort (e.g. Karlovy Vary, Monaco or
Marienband) with the well-mannered certi-
tude of an impeccably organised fascist
police state.
It is characterised by a certain melan-
City NPCs cholic charme; its inhabitants like decora-
tive gardens, the orchards and vineyards
Secret agents: Fighter 3; DC 10; Atk around their city, and the feeling of slow
shortsword 1d6 or dagger 1d4. decline. Most citizens are well to do, in-
Hp 17 16 23 cluding several wealthy Propylans who
13 16 13 retreat here from the noise of the big city
27 16 10 (thus, many of the houses are left unin-
10 15 20 habited through most of the year). The
10 21 18 state apparatus is strong, although it has
become a bit too comfortable due to dec-
Secret agents: Thief 2; DC 9; Atk shorts- ades of peace.
word 1d6 or dagger 1d4 or 2*shortbow The Mysteries, organised annually
1d6; Spec backstab. every autumn, draw a throng of pilgrims.
Hp 9 3 6 At the height of the festivities, youths and
9 7 4 maidens brought up for this very purpose
7 5 12 are admitted through a magical gateway,
3 5 6 which sends them into an alternate world
8 6 7 of happiness where everyone is free of
want and drudgery. The warrior-sect
Various guards: Fighter 2; DC 6 (ring guarding the gateway watches jealously
mail and shield); Atk scimitar 1d8 or hal- for the sign of anyone unworthy who would
berd 1d10 [no shield]. try to go through it unbidden – in spite of
Hp 15 13 12 the warnings, hunting beasts and patrol-
8 11 17 ling sentinels, there are a few attempts
6 10 11 every month, but the offenders are usually
13 13 7 apprehended and cut down on the spot.
10 11 17 Random encounters are at the GM’s
discretion; before the Mysteries, the city is
rather sedate and upper-class, while dur-

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ing the festivities, it is full of chaos and 3. Marketplace: An upscale place mostly
movement where anything may happen. dealing in fruits, craftsmen’s’ products and
decorative objects. During the Mysteries, it
1. City gates: Under normal conditions, gets filled with merchants from faraway
the gates are open day and night, each lands, hawking expensive and useless
defended by 20 soldiers. Most of the time, trinkets to the strolling visitors. There are
patrols on the walls are rare, and consist usually 10 guards, but this number is in-
of 5 soldiers. The price of admission is 2 creased to 20 when the place becomes
gp per person, 1 gp per horse, 5 gp per crowded. There is a small guard post with
loaded beast or cart, and 2 gp per loaded embrasures for arrow fire.
slave. Armed travellers must leave their
weapons at the gate or pay a 5 sp deposit. 4. Processional: Ancient marble slabs
Armed groups which look organised are cover the long plaza, which becomes pro-
noted and tailed to learn their intentions. gressively filled with people as the time of
the Mysteries approaches. Even under
2. Aqueduct: This tall structure links the regular circumstances, the walls of the
fortress of Pandoramis to the metropolis of houses are covered with large green, red
Propyla, and mostly travels along the road. and blue banners; there are many balco-
It is inspected by regular patrols outside nies and windows overlooking the place.
the city, and there are watchtowers built Before the Autumn rites, an army of dili-
into the larger pillars (most of them sealed gent slaves scrubs the pillars and stone-
and empty). Within Akrasia, where the work, workers hammer the marble slabs in
great structure towers above the city- place, stone-carvers replace the less suit-
scape, the easiest way to get on top of the able ornaments and limners repaint the
aqueduct is through the stairways in the house walls for the momentous occasion.
larger pillars. Both of these are guarded by The watch is ever vigilant here, especially
5 soldiers, but they don’t normally expect at the southern end of the plaza; there are
intruders, or take their job seriously. at least 20 men, increased to 30 once the
pilgrims start to arrive.

5. Temple of the Night: This building

complex is constructed from darkened
stones, and all openings are decorated
with ominous metal bars and grid work.
There is an orphanage within the bleak
edifice, where the disciples of the Night
undertake their educational work. Youths
and maidens who reach the age of sixteen
are sent to the Autumn Mysteries and are
never seen again, but until that special
occasion, they receive education in a
range of ethical, artistic and vocational
fields.
The entrance to the temple is overseen
by 6 guards, while the back door and the
balcony are guarded by 2 each. Chambers
on the lower level are low-ceilinged, cold
and cellar-like, while those on the upper
level – except for the cells – are tall and
airy, although, due to scarce illumination
through the narrow windows, they are
shrouded in perpetual gloom.

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Disciples of the Night (12): Cleric 2; DC I. „Thus have I have sanctified
7 (ring mail); Atk trident 1d6+1; CE. thy sword with the passage of
Spells: 1:2; #1-6: bless, cause light years and the measure of sto-
wounds, #7-12: protection from good, len days. Ever since thou hast
command brought this stone image into
Hp 9 3 6 thy house, there has been no
5 8 10 mountain that would deny thy
8 7 due.”
7 7 II. „Thus hast thou brought before
9 6 me the procession of thy years,
and I have given thee back thy
Guards (10): Fighter 2; DC 6 (ring mail, days, as the river grinds stone
shield); Atk scimitar 1d8 or 2*longbow 1d6. into sand and the snow caress-
Hp 14 6 es the feathers of a lost bird.”
2 13 III. „Thus have I given thee words
16 9 and long countings, questions
16 15 for thy statements and silence
13 17 in testimony of thy doubts.”

c. Vaulted chamber bisected by a row of

columns. The swirling tracings on the row
of stones by the wall are unintelligible, but
both the disciples and the orphans must
learn them without fail. The barred well to
the south is used for punishments: if an
orphan is disobedient, makes a mistake or
commits mischief, he or she will be low-
ered into a cistern where slimy giant
leeches crawl over them to suck their
blood. This pedagogic system is most ef-
fective to keep the little brats under con-
trol.

Giant leeches (10): HD 2; Atk bite 1d6 +

a. Entrance: ancient bronze door flanked blood-sucking 1d6/r; Spec immune to
by statues of cowled figures. During the mind-affecting spells, vulnerable to salt.
preparations for the Mysteries, the en- Hp 13 14
trance is under strict guard and no entry is 5 8
permitted for any visitors. 9 9
10 8
b. Undertemple smelling of incense and 7 12
cool water. The Disciples of the Night do
their rounds and pray here when not oth- d. Stores: food, torches, ceremonial ob-
erwise occupied; the orphans take part in jects…
prayers at sunset, midnight and dawn.
These rites are lead by Aymanz the Ne- e. Barracks: the guards’ sleeping cham-
cropope. In the western apse, an old stone bers with a small armoury. Marginal valua-
stele bears the Proclamations of the Night. bles.
On the worn surface, surrounded by three
auras (green, red and yellow), a faceless f. Kitchen; the back door is watched by
figure raises a rectangle-bladed sword in two guards on kitchen duty.
one hand and a bundle of arrows in the
other. Below are the following lines, in
green, red and yellow letters:

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 lence, order, discipline (occasionally,
someone cries in their sleep).

k. Disciples’ wing. Cells (3, 3 and 6 per-

sons), a common room with carved wood-
en chairs, a few brass plates and tapes-
tries to break the gloomy asceticism.

l. The treasury’s iron door is locked (-

25%), protected by a glyph of warding (12
Hp) and a poison pin trap. One treasure
chest with 1400 sp, 500 gp, a brass pitch-
er (40 gp) and brass bracers (10 gp); and
another with 150 electrum and 450 gp.

6. Entrance to the Mysteries: The cleft in

g. Tall and spacious hall overlooking the the hill is surrounded by austere, domed
Processional and the entrance to the Mys- buildings. The gates are open and the pla-
teries. The balcony over the street is za is uninhabited, but this – except for the
closed off by a dense row of vertical bars, last day of the Mysteries – is forbidden
too tight even for the leanest intruder. ground. Anyone setting foot here will be
When they are not occupied with their rushed by the observant fanatics and
studies or prayer, the orphans spend their beaten to death if they don’t flee immedi-
time here, very obediently. Their attention ately. The facing buildings are inhabited by
is mostly occupied by the outside world, 30 fanatics; a further 20 are on patrol, 20
but only when nobody watches, lest they guard the central gorge and the gate,
look too interested. At night, there are two while 10 each are posted at the three tow-
guards here. ers (only two depicted on the map) – there
are 100 in all on the grounds.
h. Refectory and scriptorium. Gloomy hall
illuminated by ancient candelabra; cof- Fanatics: Fighter 2; DC 8 (shield, Dex);
fered ceiling and dusty, ink-coloured ban- Atk heavy flail 1d6+1.
ners. There is a larger dining table for the Hp 12 11 10
Disciples and three smaller ones for the 7 17 13
youths and maidens. The southern room 11 14 10
contains a small library. 15 10 4
9 13 18
i. The quarters of Aymanz the Necropope 18 5 15
lie behind heavy double wooden doors. 14 10 11
Peaked stained glass windows shed illu- 13 12 14
mination on richly carved furniture. There 12 5 11
is a poster bed, a writing desk, a kneeler 11 12 16
and a locked cabinet. This contains a 5 13 8
prayer book with a gilded cover (600 gp), 10 5 10
and a small container with a necklace of 13 3 10
strangulation and a ring of comets. If Ay- 13 6 13
manz is in the room, his mechanical serv- 15 15 17
ant stands by the entrance.
Veteran fanatics: Fighter 3; DC 8 (shield,
j. Cells for the orphans, separated by sex. Dex); Atk heavy flail 1d6+1.
The two crowded ones to the east have Hp 6 11 17
bunk beds for 20 boys and 12 girls of vari- 18 14 19
ous ages; the more comfortable ones to 18 16 14
the west are for the 5 youths and 8 maid- 14 19 12
ens being prepared for the Mysteries. Si- 15 10 16

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7. Gate: The gorge widens into a round the Fire Snake, the city’s most expensive
space surrounded by tall cliffs; stairs lead bordello (25+ gp/night); and the residence
up to a terrace and a broad cave mouth. of Otag Gash the Factor, an ultra-rich pa-
Cool air and vapours emerge from the trician from Propyla. Otag Gash is one of
dark opening. 20 fanatical fighters and two the few who have an uninterrupted way
black panthers ensure nobody can enter into the palace, and to cultivate a personal
the cave and pass through the magical friendship with Megakrates (he is a paid
gate of swirling blue mists concealed with- double agent of both city states).
in.
10. The tower of Yizil Doré: This peaked
Black panthers (2): HD 3; DC 5; Atk tower straddles the aqueduct, rising to
2*claws 1d6 and bite 1d6; Spec move si- dizzying heights above the city state with
lently, pounce. dazzling views all around. Long, meander-
Hp 17 14 ing stairs climb up from a southern back
alley with several twists and turns.
8. Park: Tall walls divide the dense or-
chards and shrubbery of the sacred grove a. A gargoyle holding a lantern in its mouth
into a labyrinth of death. Here and there perches on a pedestal next to the fortified
are small gazebos, statues and rests; wooden door. The knocker is a bearded
stairs connect the different elevations. In- satyr’s face, inquiring about the cause of
truders are hunted by four patrols of 5 men disturbance in a booming voice if it is dis-
each, as well as 6 black panthers (1d2 turbed. It never opens the door, and raises
encountered) and 10 blue tarantulas (1d6 the alarm if there is trouble.
encountered).
Gargoyle: HD 4+4; DC 5; Atk 2*claws 1d4
Black panthers (6): and bite 1d6 and horns 1d6; Spec gore
Hp 14 12 14 (send people over the parapets for 6d6
14 16 15 falling damage), +1 or better to hit; CE.
Hp 23
Blue tarantulas (10): HD 4; DC 5; Atk bite
2d4 and poison (save at -3 or dance in b. Gloomy reception room; heavy cloud of
horrible convulsions for 1d6 Hp/round pulsating crimson mist in an enormous
until dead); Spec immune to mind- metal mirror, with a mass of observing
affecting spells. eyes in its depths. This is an extranatural
Hp 21 14 10 entity trying to get free. Characters looking
19 12 25 into the mirror for too long will see the
17 9 18 eyes appear on their reflected bodies – if
nothing is done against this (blinding the
9. Avenue of Glory: This wide roadway eyes, protection from evil, getting out of
connects the Agora with the Processional. the mirror’s sight etc.), there is a 1:3 prob-
Already crowded at the time of prepara- ability the eyes will manifest physically,
tions for the rush of pilgrims, this is a place and only cutting them out (4d4 damage),
to buy all kinds of curios: glass items, exot- or removing them with remove curse, cure
ic drinks, dead lizards preserved in oil, disease or a similar method can prevent
hookahs and lucky talismans made of hideous death within 1d3+1 turns as the
Etunian amber. During the festivities, it is a victim’s body collapses into red mush un-
riot of noise and movement, lit by lampions der the strain of the entity’s magical might.
and braziers. There are 10 soldiers, 20
during the Mysteries, with a small post that c. Storage with piles of unused rugsm
can serve as a safe mini-fortress in case of candelabras and old drapes. In a corner,
trouble. there is a marble column with the bust of a
Among the main establishments lining young woman whose eyes are gemstones
the way, we should mention Ollanar’s (300 gp each). If the stones are removed,
Victuarium, an expensive restaurant the blind sockets will bleed uncontrollably.
based on firm post-geometric principles;

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 ters move or position themselves. Slow
movement brings slowly rising, barely au-
dible reverberations, and the more sudden
and violent the movement, the louder it
gets, until it becomes a crescendo that
inflicts 2d6 Hp (save vs. death magic to
avoid). The tubes are partially cleaned,
and their surface is etched with the glyphs
of unknown spells. There is also a thick
glass tube filled with feeding fluid and an
amorphous black blob – a black pudding!

Black pudding: HD 10; DC 6; Atk pudding

3d8; Spec dissolve wood and metal, ooze.
Hp 41

h. This level of the tower and the attic

above it is an aviary with a pungent smell.
Five giant ravens are at the call of the wiz-
ardess. One of the nests has a skeletal
hand and a skull with a helmet belonging
to one of Akrasia’s soldiers.

Giant ravens (5): HD 3; DC 6; Atk beak

1d10.
Hp 13
13
4
18
d. Rear entrance from the channel of the 14
aqueduct flowing through the tower’s foun-
dations. Golden glyphs traced on the locked 11. The garden of Mesten: A public gar-
iron door form a fire trap (1d4+8 Hp). den surrounded by villas, given over for
every citizen and well-born visitor by the
e. Scented vapours from brass pitchers will of the late patrician Mesten. The near-
envelop a chamber decorated in hues of by homes are the trendiest upmarket piec-
black and golden brown. Small hassocks es of real estate in Akrasia, and the gar-
around a low table, dried fruits, violet wine den is a beloved meeting place. It is under
in filigreed golden pitcher (380 gp) with constant surveillance of the secret police,
accompanying goblets (5*40 gp). but considered a neutral area – informants
refrain from any violent activity here.
f. Bedroom and balcony. A +2 shield hang-
ing on the wall is accompanied by a bow 12. Agora: Four large pillars, three of
and a quiver of 11 +1 arrows. The stone them bearing the ancient statues of phi-
behind the shield can be removed – this losophers from prehistoric times. Their
cavity is where Yizil Doré keeps her spell- features have been worn away, but the
books, and a 1800 gp opal wrapped in fine names in the marble are still legible: Mna-
linen. Next to the bed, there is a footlocker son, Polythesis, Sergius (empty) and Cre-
with clothes, dried herbs and sack of 430 gp. on. According to tradition, Mnason is the
founding father of algebra, Polythesis of
dialectic philosophy, Sergius of modern
g. Cramped study. Column-sized brass racial eugenics (a lost science reputedly
tubes emitting a resonant sound which focusing on the physical and spiritual ad-
changes according to the way the charac- vancement of individuals and communi-
ties), and Creon of military strategy.

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 Before each, there is a polished brass We will not venture to give a full de-
bowl burning fragrant incense, and the scription of the hallways and chambers
steps are covered in flower petals and within the palace; thus, the map and key
bayleaf in honour of the Ancients. Near the will only serve to divide up the complex
pillars, elderly citizens congregate for dis- into sections and outline the main connec-
cussion. At night, this is a place of sacrific- tions.
es and mystical rites.
The agora is watched by archers (by Veterans (45): Fighter 3; DC 5 (chain
default 10 Etunians) from the balustrades shirt, shield) or 4 (breastplate, shield); Atk
of the palace. The steps are guarded by a longsword 1d8 or halberd 1d10.
honour gard of elite soldiers, and there are Hp 6 11 17
always 20-30 extra veterans on reserve 19 14 19
nearby. 19 16 14
On the southern side of the square lies 14 19 12
the Chimera, a restaurant popular among 15 10 16
tourists. The prices are two to three times 18 21 17
the normal level, the food is bland, and the 14 11 23
cowled figures sitting at the back tables, 7 20 18
babbling strange prophecies or selling 8 8 8
treasure maps have been hired for the 13 19 21
main season by Stammas, the proprietor. 9 9 13
19 10 27
13. Palace: Neoclassical, clean-lined 25 16 12
building complex in the manner of Albert 17 18 19
Speer. The northern tract was built in the 17 25 12
times of immeasurable antiquity, miracu-
lously surviving the historical upheavals. Elites (15): Fighter 4; DC 4 (breastplate,
The south-western wing is a more recent shield) or 3 (banded mail, shield); Atk bas-
addition in the same general style. A bal- tard sword 2d4 or heavy crossbow 1d6+1.
ustrade decorated with less tasteful mar- Hp 20 24 27
ble statuary has been added on the top, 32 28 18
and this is now patrolled by nomad arch- 19 23 26
ers. 28 15 24
The gate is always open, but the guard 26 22 14
and the secret police watch movement
around it with exquisite interest. If a com- Etunian bowmen (30): Archer 2; DC 7
pany inquires about entry more than it (studded leather); Atk 2*shortbow 1d6 or
would be polite, they will suddenly become shortsword 1d6.
very interested. Hp 20 10 3
The Etunian nomads who make up the 10 6 13
archer detail only care about doing their 18 4 11
job, and are less concerned about the pal- 4 7 5
ace’s safety. Public opinion on them has 11 13 17
been exceptionally hostile since recent 7 12 3
instances of brawling and bride-napping, 14 17 6
and the proud Akrasians are growing re- 15 15 9
sentful that the protection of Megakrates 5 4 14
has had to be entrusted to this rag-tag 12 10 9
band of foreigners. Therefore, patriotic
groups (mostly organised by members of
the watch) have been holding archery
practice, waiting for the opportunity when
they can upstage these intruders and
‘make this fair city safe again for its own
people’.

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 ways. Aura of neglect with human-sized
vases and huge tapestries covering entire
walls; ceilings once lit up by large glass
globes but now all dormant and useless.
There is a small bathing chamber with
rare salts and perfumes, an archive with
documents from Akrasia’s former masters
(including a few ancient fragments from
the time of the civilisation that had ter-
raformed Fomalhaut), a small altar room
(idol removed from its place), and to the
northwest, a large sleeping chamber. From
here, a brass security door that can be
sealed hermetically from the inside leads
a. Columned reception hall and side- to the „pyramid”; there is also a star globe
chambers beyond entrance stairs; crowd- worth 3500 gp with the constellations of
ed day and night by porters, soldiers, offi- the sky, a scroll printed on thin golden foil
cials and citizens (who have free access with indecipherable letters (???), and a
here). During the Mysteries, security pro- crystallised eye that had belonged to a
tocols are stricter, and with the exception god.
of widely respected elder citizens, soldiers During the day, if he has nothing else
and those with a job within the palace, to do, Megakrates spends his time here
people can only enter with a good justifica- with a 80% probability, and a 50% chance
tion, after brief questioning. During the he will sleep here at night. However, he is
preparations, Megakrates appears only afraid of assassins due to an uncertain
once, receiving a delegation from Propyla bad feeling, and might choose the „pyra-
under the protection of his glass bell. mid’s” control room with 30%, and a ran-
dom room in the south-western wing with a
b. Servants’ quarters. Kitchens, dormito- 20% probability.
ries and crowded storage rooms. No
guards, but there is constant activity.

c. Military barracks and armouries. Strate-

gos Brakton works and rests in his own
room close to Megakrates’ quarters (e.).
The nomads have a common room to the
northwest, avoided and treated with dis-
dain due to their messy and loud habits.
Certain overzealous officers have sug-
gested they might be making secret signs
with the light to hostile forces outside the
walls.

d. Passage; essentially a long portico.

High traffic during the day; the two en-
trances to Megakrates’ quarters (tall,
heavy wooden doors) are always watched
by at least two elite guards, while four
more check them on their regular patrols,
and they will raise the alarm if they see f. „Pyramid”. This structure, constructed of
anything out of the ordinary. ancient, time-worn iron, is embedded with-
in the palace and looms above the flat roof
e. The suite of Megakrates consists of like a black pyramid. In fact, it is not just
multiple large chambers linked by door- the top, but an entire „tower” that encom-

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passes this place, forming a separate, massive metal body, emerging from its
well-defensible unit within the palace. Un- shaft on a column of superheated flame,
like many of his predecessors, Megakrates engulfs the building below in a firestorm,
likes to spend his time here, lost in thought and, leaving behind the sphere of Fomal-
in the solitude of the control room. In a haut-I., heading for the blind depths of in-
time of need, he retreats here with the terstellar space. There is a 1:3 probability of
surviving members of the Tesserarchy. some dreadful catastrophe on takeoff: the
The tower’s interior is filled with corrod- propulsion unit, left so long without proper
ed brass instruments, metal grilles, dials maintenance, splits under the immense
that have gone blind long ago, and tanks stress, and, above the collapsing palace, a
and containers with an unknown purpose. deadly bloom of light emerges to consume
The place is divided into four levels: Akrasia and all who are left within.
I. Propulsion: below the entrance level.
Narrow walkways around the huge, faintly Robot spider: HD 8; DC -2; Atk bite
glinting fuel tanks. 2d6+3 or 2*mandibles 1d10+3; Spec light-
II. Entrance: machinery, storage rooms with ning strike 1/3 rounds for 4d6 Hp (save vs.
inscrutable metal ingots and dusty equip- breath ½), immune to mind-affecting and
ment. A locked side storage contains a electricity, ½ damage from cold, fire and
stash of 6 laser pistols, a laser rifle (3d10+ acid.
damage!), 16 cartridges, 9 antitoxins (sure- Hp 55
fire poison removal), 7 integrators (one-use
super-hot welding sticks) and three cans of g. Wing for officials and storage.
chromathrope (spray paint).
III. Communal: one level above the en- h. South-western wing: the newly built
trance, a large single room, patrolled by a section of the palace consists of spacious
sizeable spider robot. Metal tables affixed guest rooms and bright, open community
to the floor, 12 thick glass bells in a semi- spaces. Since the palace complex is ra-
circle around the walls; defective compan- ther oversized for Akrasia’s needs, the
ions to Megakrates’ protective unit. Every- wing is not in use, and will stay that way
thing is covered with dust and cobwebs. during the Mysteries.
IV. Control room: the top of the „pyra-
mid”. Screens and commanders’ chairs, 14. Palace gardens: This garden is one
levers and roating gauges, ladders and level above the city proper, and surround-
girders climbing all the way up. An emer- ed by walls yet taller. There is only one
gency cabinet holds an empty laser pistol, entrance, from the palace’s south-western
a dose of raptogen (sublimates; save vs. wing (13 g.). Stone statues stand in the
poison at -3 or fall unconscious), 6 antitox- dense, overgrown place, which is inhabit-
ins and 10 stims (patch, heals 1d4 Hp on ed by three peacocktrices – unholy fusions
application). of peacock and cockatrice. In the middle,
In the middle, inserted into a circular the statue of a bearded old man wears a
pedestal, there is a faintly glinting metallic golden crown (crown of hubris; wearer is
cube, a communication and advisory de- overtaken by megalomania and a sense of
vice linked to Fomalhaut’s decaying ring of superiority over his peers). The statue can
geostationary communication satellites. be moved aside on its pedestal to reveal a
The device is inactive, but may be turned secret passage to the streets. This escape
on for the equivalent of a divination spell – route is only known by Megakrates.
the answers are vague and abstract as the
questions are processed by the machine Peacocktrices (3): HD 5; DC 6; Atk beak
gods. 1d3 and petrifaction; Spec flies, hypnotic
If, for whatever reason, the characters feathers (save vs. paralysis or be trans-
dedicate an unusual degree of attention to fixed, max 24 HD); CE.
the pyramid’s control system, and touch Hp 22
things they should not be touching, there is 27
a 1:6 probability they will bring the long- 20
dormant machineries into motion. The

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15. Soman’s caravanserai: A favourite of
travellers stopping in the city state, with
very favourable prices by local standards
(double normal during off season, quintu-
ple during the Mysteries, 4 gp or 10 gp per
night). Soman’s men are well trained and Elite honour guard (15*Fighter 4) +
keep order without the aid of the watch. Strategos Brakton

16. The Tavern of Diocles: Lesser guest-

Musicians
house (6 gp per night off season, 12 gp
during the Mysteries) and wine seller for
the sophisticated clientele. Usually packed
to the gills and hard to find a place.
Etunian bowmen (20*Archer 2) + Veterans
17. Brass Serpent baths: Metal-domed (20*Fighter 3)
Megakrates (levitating in glass bell)
little building in a back street. Rumours say
the baths were established in a former
temple, and the brass serpents spouting
hot water are remains of its decorations. Disciples of the Night (12)
Legends of hidden chambers and pits full Aymanz the Necropope + mechanical servt.
of treasure invest the locale with an allure
of the exquisite. Elder citizens of Akrasia
can enter under a state-funded scheme; Youths (5) and maidens (8)
citizens must pay 2 gp, foreigners 4 gp. As
a well-liked place for relaxation, it is well
suited for gathering information. Veterans (20*Fighter 4)

Elite rear guard (20*Fighter 4)

The Mysteries

By default, the characters arrive in Akrasia At the Processional, the Disciples of

a few days before the week of the Myster- the Night sally out of their Temple to join
ies begins. At this time, travellers and the column, followed by Aymanz the
merchants already begin to filter into the Necrope, his mechanical guardian, and
city, but the big rush is still a way off. In the the group of maidens and youths selected
following days, more and more groups for this momentous occasion. The full
arrive, and the originally calm and desert- company arrives at the gate at the north-
ed streets begin to seethe with traffic, ern end, where the human wall of the fa-
noise and movement. This makes it easier natical guardians parts to admit first the
to mingle in the crowds, but harder to column, then the colourful multitude into
move about entirely unseen – after a the gorge and the final gathering place. On
while, even at night. this day, the sacred groves are only pro-
On the main day of the Mysteries, tected by the free-roaming beasts, and all
when the festivities are at their peak, the members of the warrior-sect (100 men and
order of the grand event is as follows. The women) stand as honour guard by the
exultant crowd starts from the Palace walls, the sides of the gorge and the
(13.), proceeding in order through the Ago- Gateway to the other world.
ra (12.) and the Avenue of Glory (9.), arriv- When the procession reaches the
ing at the Processional (4.). The route is Gateway, the various groups occupy their
secured by Akrasia’s soldiers, and, if mis- pre-determined places by the walls.
chief has taken place, the flower of its pat- Megakrates, remaining fully under the pro-
riotic youth. tection of his glass bell, extends a short
ceremonial speech to the crowds, then

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gives word to Aymanz the Necropope. to the Palace, the warrior-guardians es-
Aymanz, describing in detail the virtues corting the crowds from the sacred
and education of the youths and maidens, grounds, and the festivities are over.
then the universal delights that await them, After the Mysteries are finished, things
calls upon them by the teachings of the in the city soon return to their regular or-
Night to speak in their own words. After a der. A group of strangers who might re-
musical interlude, it is the orphans’ time. main will arouse automatic suspicion, not
Emotional farewells to the crowd, mo- the last because the secret police and the
ments that touch everyone’s hearts, then local youth, not overly fond of foreigners,
they enter the dark cave to pass through need to vent off a little steam. If the char-
the Gateway of swirling deep blue and acters do not leave the city state, they can
nevermore be seen again on the world of expect constant attention and frequent
Fomalhaut. Thereafter, the column returns harassment in Akrasia.

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*** *** BE VIGILANT! *** ***

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 **Laser Pistol** **Laser Pistol**

Damage 2d10+, values of 10 can be rerolled and the Damage 2d10+, values of 10 can be rerolled and the
new roll added to damage. Loaded lasers have a new roll added to damage. Loaded lasers have a
capacity of 15 shots. capacity of 15 shots.

A character moving unpredictably can avoid being hit A character moving unpredictably can avoid being hit
by rolling a successful save vs. wands, but can’t at- by rolling a successful save vs. wands, but can’t at-
tack that round. There is a penalty of -4 against all tack that round. There is a penalty of -4 against all
subsequent shots. subsequent shots.

**WARNING!** **WARNING!**
**Laser may cause serious sight impairment. The **Laser may cause serious sight impairment. The
**Arx** assumes no responsibility for accidents **Arx** assumes no responsibility for accidents
and injuries.** and injuries.**

**PAKEMA** **Diambroid** x4

Spray equipment attached to tank and reinforced with High-grade explosives in sealed and numbered metal
gooseneck nozzle. Crystalline raptogen stored in the canisters marked with the letters „ΔΙΑ”. Each canister
containers immediate sublimates upon aerial expo- causes 6d6 damage on explosion (save vs. breath for
sure, with an acute incapacitating effect upon inhala- ½), radius 20’ per canister.
tion (save vs. poison at -3 or loss of consciousness).
Tank contains 8 doses.

**WARNING!** **WARNING!**

** "Γ" class fire hazard. Inhalation may cause res- **Highly explosive. May explode on a strong im-
piratory problems. In case of allergic symptoms, pact, electrical impulses, electromagnetic radia-
stop using the unit and contact the appropriate tion or concentrated heat. Do not leave the box
organs of the ** Arx **. ** unattended. **

**Extractor** **Kinetic Cube**

Photovoltaic analytical instrument with glass extraction Standard and specialised all-system forwarding de-
tube. Radiation emitted up to a 100’ distance removes vice. Waves emitted by the cube are suitable for the
the brain through the skull via the osmotic principle. levitating transportation of up to 500kg material. The
The chances of withdrawal under **standard condi- accuracy and power of the cinetic force field is re-
tions** are 1:3 / round after the second round. duced after 2 rounds of operation. Energy supplies
recharge automatically.

**WARNING!** ** WARNING!**
**The Extractor may only be used by trained and **Kinetic force field. Under prolonged use, wear
certified personnel in possession of the appropri- protective clothing to avoid harmful electromag-
ate permits. ** netic radiation. In closed spaces, ventilate after
usage. **

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#3775

**INFORMATION SHEET**
**AKRASIA**

*** *** *** In the name of the Princi-

ple! The **Arx** hereby declares that
Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia has
transgressed fundamental philosophi-
cal values in governing his city state,
and, even after repeated calls to
amend his erroneous ways, he has
failed to issue the necessary correc-
tions. Consequently, the Highest
Synod of the **Arx**, acting on a vote
of eleven to ten, hereby sentences
Megakrates and his unrepentant band
of conspirators to DEATH, and, fur-
thermore, orders the immediate sei-
zure of all their movable and immova-
ble possessions, including but not
limited to the city state of Akrasia. The
judgement is final and subject to im-
mediate implementation. Swift and
effective measures will be enacted by
a special delegation of the appropri-
ate experts, appointed on authority of
the **Arx** to carry out the necessary
operations in the city state of Akrasia.
*** *** ***
So declared in the city state of Propy-
la, in the year of Solon 3995, day 237.

**THE TESSERARCHY**
1. Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia is a
middle-aged man, noted for a greying
beard and wine-red nose. His gaze
often appears confused and uncom-
prehending, but his thinking is fast
and precise, and his nature merciless. He is limp in the right leg. Clothing is usually a simple toga, but he wears a
pair of iron gauntlets either as a lucky charm or a sign of his station, and carries an ornamented, heavy metal rod.
According to **Arx** sources, Megakrates is in the possession of multiple dangerous magical items, including a
glass bell capable of locomotion, and affording him full protection against conventional weapons.
2. Strategos Brakton is the commander of Akrasia’s armed forces. He is a fighting man of shaved countenance,
restrained in his manners but unrestrained in his capability for violence. Only seen in his ceremonial armour,
**Arx** sources also identify his hammer as magical. In spite of his formal rank in the city state, the **Arx** is on
the position that he cannot be considered an independent political operative, being fully dependent on the guid-
ance of Megakrates.
3. Aymanz the Necropope is High Priest at the Temple of the Night, and endowed with the sacred task of pre-
paring the youths and maidens educated therein for the Autumn Mysteries. He is of middle age, corpulent, wear-
ing black felt clothing and a heavy golden medallion. His unkempt appearance suggests a regular habit of alcohol-
ism. **Arx** sources speculate that his debaucheries have taken a toll on his health, frequently rendering him
infirm. In the Temple, he will be protected by numerous disciples and a mechanical servant.
4. Yizil Doré, Mistress of Magic is a powerful wizardess. Her hair is snow-white and tangled, but her brown face
is smooth and youthful. Her purple hat is decorated with golden moons and stars, while her robes are a dull red.
Known for infrequent public appearances, **Arx** intelligence suggests she keeps to her dwelling, where she
might be protected by curious beings.
#3776

**INFORMATION SHEET**
**AKRASIA**

*** *** *** In the name of the Princi-

ple! The **Arx** hereby declares that
Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia has
exercised entirely **Arx**-compatible
philosophical values in governing his
city state, doctrines which have
aroused the interest of malignant
elements infiltrating the **Arx** hier-
archy and operating contrary to its
intentions. Consequently, the Highest
Synod of the **Arx**, acting on a vote
of ten to nine, with two undeclared
absentions, hereby DECLARES that
Megakrates and his valuable associ-
ates, the Tesserarchy, should be
protected by all available means; and,
furthermore, orders the immediate
liquidation of the conspirators who
would do them bodily harm. The
judgement is final and subject to im-
mediate implementation. Swift and
effective measures will be enacted by
a special delegation of the appropri-
ate experts, appointed on authority of
the **Arx** to carry out the necessary
operations in the city state of Akrasia.
Declaration #3775, made on the basis
of erroneous information, is hereby
declared null and void unless it has
already been executed. *** *** ***

So declared in the city state of Propy-

la, in the year of Solon 3995, day 237.

**THE TESSERARCHY**
1. Megakrates, Lord of Akrasia is a middle-aged man, noted for a greying beard and wine-red nose. His gaze
often appears confused and uncomprehending, but his thinking is fast and precise, and his nature merciless. He
is limp in the right leg. Clothing is usually a simple toga, but he wears a pair of iron gauntlets either as a lucky
charm or a sign of his station, and carries an ornamented, heavy metal rod. According to **Arx** sources,
Megakrates is in the possession of multiple dangerous magical items, including a glass bell capable of locomo-
tion, and affording him full protection against conventional weapons.
2. Strategos Brakton is the commander of Akrasia’s armed forces. He is a fighting man of shaved countenance,
restrained in his manners but unrestrained in his capability for violence. Only seen in his ceremonial armour,
**Arx** sources also identify his hammer as magical. In spite of his formal rank in the city state, the **Arx** is on
the position that he cannot be considered an independent political operative, being fully dependent on the guid-
ance of Megakrates.
3. Aymanz the Necropope is High Priest at the Temple of the Night, and endowed with the sacred task of pre-
paring the youths and maidens educated therein for the Autumn Mysteries. He is of middle age, corpulent, wear-
ing black felt clothing and a heavy golden medallion. His unkempt appearance suggests a regular habit of alcohol-
ism. **Arx** sources speculate that his debaucheries have taken a toll on his health, frequently rendering him
infirm. In the Temple, he will be protected by numerous disciples and a mechanical servant.
4. Yizil Doré, Mistress of Magic is a powerful wizardess. Her hair is snow-white and tangled, but her brown face
is smooth and youthful. Her purple hat is decorated with golden moons and stars, while her robes are a dull red.
Known for infrequent public appearances, **Arx** intelligence suggests she keeps to her dwelling, where she
might be protected by curious beings.
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