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Black Serpent City was once known as Leskard. Being renamed after an invasion of the city. The raid was in 1387ES, Flamerule 5th until Flamerule 25th. For 20 days the city of Leskard was raised to the ground. The hosttower was destroyed in the attack and the previous leaders cast out or killed. Many disappeared in the raising of Leskard, those who disappeared were never found, presumed collateral damage in the fighting.
Now in the 1500's, years later it's a thriving city, located on the western side of the Glass Coasts, slightly smaller than Ember's Warmth at its peak, becoming the last city sized settlement and major port before the Algid Vale, and a major trading hub for much of the north-western part of the world. Due to the trade that comes in it's a thriving, prolific city.
Black Serpent City is ruled by the Lords of Black Serpent City and the Church Of Hexor, who are said to be descended from Hexor's chosen himself, Kevril Von Reinhart.
Once a year the Lords of Black Serpent City throw the Tenday of Hextor Festival. From Flamerule 5th to 25th.
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The government of Black Serpent City. It has been in power since the Final Battle of Leskard on Flamerule 25th, 1387ES and was installed as the government of the newly formed Black Serpent City after the final battle finished. It has been in power ever since, led by Lord Victor Serpenthelm. Leadership roles are given to heads of the various departments and academies, as well as certain leaders of trade. There are believed to be 10 lordship positions in Black Serpent City’s government.
The Black Guard are the main military force of Black Serpent City and the surrounding areas. The command structure has been as the below since it's inception inception in 1387ES.
Lord Commander - Shan
Commander of the Guard - Esther Harbond Kale
Lead Instructor - Hailae Sunderman
Fightmaster - Kole
The Black Hand is rumoured to be a paramilitary force related to the Black Guard, taking on some of their more unsavoury tasks. Little is known by the general populace of Black Serpent City of the Black hand, although to the few in the know rumours have circulated around Victor Serpenthelm's descendants leading this shadowy organisation.
All listed members of this organisation are rumoured, but have not been publically acknowledged as members, as the Black Hand does not officially exist.
Rumoured members:
Otherwise known as “The voice of Reinhart”.
They further the teachings of the Hexor and are the main church throughout the Black Serpent City. Opinion of the church is generally positive by the populace as it had been there since the rebuild, appearing just after the final battle of Leskard finished, it has been helping and supporting the citizens of the city since 1387ES.
The known organisational structure is:
The magical academy of Black Serpent City, it is known as one of the leading academies of Farun. Accepting both Wizard and Sorcerer for teachings. The Academy has 8 Masters. One for each of the schools of magic. The masters currently are:
Abjuration - Abjurer Halvor Rae (Male Elf Wizard)
Conjuration - Conjurer Rydan Killen (Male Dwarf Sorcerer)
Divination - Diviner Marc Young (Male Human Wizard)
Enchantment - Enchanter Quiana Lesli (Female Gnome Wizard)
Evocation - Evoker Cadmar Jedrek (Male Elf Sorcerer)
Illusion - Mesmer Ao Desannia (Female Tiefling Sorcerer)
Necromancy - Necromancer Minh Emery (Male Drow Wizard)
Transmutation - Transmuter Silvana Irmgard (Female Halfling Wizard)
Also see Oroborus Academy (Place).
The main barracks and training grounds for the Black Guard, it’s located in the center east of the city. It’s designed to house 7000 to allow for all 5000 guards plus trainees, however most are based throughout the lands and not just in the city.
A large cathedral dedicated to Hextor. It’s located in the center of Black Serpent City, in the main square. It can house 1,500, designed so it can house large ceremonies such as the Tenday of Hextor.
It has been a strong tourist location for the city, since it's construction in 1412ES.
The main docks of Black Serpent City, they extend for 2 miles up the north side River Mirar and 3 on the south side. They are known around the Glass Coasts as the "endless docks" as a person can stand on one side of the docks and follow them "to the horizon".
Is the collection of buildings and land used for the Academy, it also houses the residences of the teaching staff in the Academy. It’s located inside of the infinity walls, a wall that surrounds the academy to both prevent intruders and more often, protect the surrounding citizens.
The Academy is located in the Center west of the City, taking up a mile square. It is rumoured to burrow deep into the land, to allow for its studies and lessons to continue uninterrupted.
The Academy is lit day & night, originally by accident as experiments and lessons take place, but now by design to deter break ins. The surrounding residents have a running joke of seeing new colours and tasting them too, although this rumour is unsubstantiated according to the Academy Administration.
Also see Orobus Academy (Organisation)
Is a series of gardens located just after the Black Serpent City Docks. Is the first thing a new ship into Black Serpent City would see, it's main feature is a collection of large and small statues, surrounding the largest statue of Hero Reinhart.
The main governmental buildings in Black Serpent City. They're located just off of Reinhart Square around the Cathedral of Hextor.
Kevril is the Hero of Black Serpent City. He fell in the Final battle of Leskard, a 30 ft Adamantine statue of him rests at the place he fell, commemorating his efforts as the hero who felled the host tower.
Once a year, the City hosts the Tenday of Hextor. The time is dedicated to Kevril and all the other heroes of Black Serpent City, both at the beginning and over the years since whose sacrifices made the city possible.
Rodrik was one of the heroes of Black Serpent City. In life, he was the rumoured to be the commander of the elusive Black Hand, an organisation that has never been officially confirmed to exist by the Black Serpent City.
He was known to be trained by The Hero of the City, Kevril Von Reinhart.
Rodrik has a statue of himself with Kevril, in the port landing of Black Serpent City. His statue is Rodrik in his full blackguard armour kneeling in front of Kevril, offering his sword to him in reverence.
Not much is known about his death although it is noted on his statue that he passed at the age of 53. He was buried in an unknown location and a statue was commissioned for him, amongst the other fallen heroes on the port landing of the city
The Half-Elf, Shan, is the commander of the Black Guard and leader of the Voice of Reinhart. Not much is known about the secretive monk outside of their professional life but it is believed that he was present at the Final battle of Leskard and was instrumental in the felling of the host tower.
Lord Victor was the high lord Black Serpent City. He was the leader for all of Black Serpent City and all of its surrounding fiefdoms. He was known to his people as a benevolent leader and under his reign the region flourished both in prosperity and reduction of crime. He is generally remembered fondly by the general populace.
He is one of the Heroes of Black Serpent City and helped to free the populace of the evils of the previous leadership, the Arcane Brotherhood. His life and accomplishments are celebrated during the Tenday of Hextor celebrations.
Once a year, Black Serpent City hosts the Tenday of Hextor from Flamerule 5th to 10th, a tenday of much celebration, with much fighting, feasting & entertainment. This time is dedicated to Kevril Von Reinhart and the other heroes of Black Serpent City, both at the beginning and over the years since.