Mir Ansan
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Mir Ansan

Fortress Monastery

Though it is a fortress, it differs from Mamlutar in that outsiders are sometimes granted a visa to enter on business or matters of state. Such guests are closely attended at all times, watched for any sign of malfeasance. The fortress town is a city where sorcery is said to be commonplace. Even Elves are rumored to live there openly. 

What makes this fortress unique is not its defenses, but the fact that it is primarily a bulwark against what lies within. The central chamber is a hermetically sealed monastic college named Sahar, also known as "the ghamid nest". It is well known that the goal of that order is to develop powerful magics. The members of this order subscribe to a life of study, isolation, and no personal possessions.

The college is nearly inaccessible to outsiders. Once every ten years, new students may enter and ancient scholars publish their findings to an outside college of trained scribes, who censor and occasionally publish a digest of their findings to certain key officials.

Within this cloistered college, there is an additional layer that is never allowed contact with the outside world. When newborns are admitted to the college, unborn babies are sometimes sent with to the Deep Ghamidians while still in the womb. The process of admitting them into the core is fatal to the mother, presumably to prevent any outsider from ever peering within. The newborns admitted there never see the sun or feel the wind. Not even food or water from the outside world is allowed to contaminate their research, and it is not known upon what they sup.

The concentric chambers are created so that if the nest is ever overrun by anything evil, it can be destroyed before anything escapes. Towers of stone designed to collapse on command, massive gates of iron that can crash into place, deep vats of holy oils that can be emptied into the pit and set alight, and a vigilant guard that faces inward are all part of the containment apparatus.


Authoritites - 5th Narovan Stellar, 1st Quintlet

Technically, there are no public authorities in Mir Ansan. The law is enforced by a detachment of the Zerzuran Wordbearers, who use clubs, dogs, and Chartamancy to promote balance and harmony (as elsewhere noted, Mashaya law is not well-understood by outsiders, and they are not subscribers to The Pandect). 

5th Narovan Infantry, 1st Quintlet [Peacekeeping Detail] Initiate/Caretaker: Golzar: [HGT: 4ft, 5in; WGT: 105 lbs] She is an aggressive young girl, not yet fully grown but determined to become a warrior. Was once a thief, but pledged her life to Anahita after she was spared. She wears her long hair in a tight braid, and wears very messy boy's clothes. POSSESSIONS: potato, leather sack with 8sp, belt pouch with a precious stone (green emerald - worth 109gp). ironwood staff (wS, ignores armor)


CURATOR: [Khamassid] Anahita Diba: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 220 lbs] Short but stout, she has short brunette hair.  She is a calculating and aloof captain, and uses punishments and favors in equal measure. She takes crimes as a personal insult, and comes off as being quite driven.  DRESSED IN: Black ironwood resin armor with limb extensions and flying banners, demonic mask, and white silk padded gambesonPOSSESSIONS: brass tacks (9 ea), box of matches (83 ea), platinum necklace (24 gp), small cloth bag with 6cp, cloth sack with precious stones (emerald - 5ea worth 459gp). ARMS & ARMOR: ironwood club (wS+1, ignores armor), 8 scrolls. 


GUARD: Scribe] Dorsa: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 215 lbs] A veteran who chose to become a guard instead of retire. She is servile toward superiors, but rude to those she sees as weak. DRESSED IN: Wordbearer City Guard ArmorPOSSESSIONS: quill, pouch of wild-grown spice seeds. ARMS & ARMOR: ironwood club (wS+1, ignores armor), 7 blessed scrolls.


GUARD: [Warrior] Shila: [HGT: 6ft, 3in; WGT: 190 lbs] A distinguished veteran who could not make captain due to her personal habits, but well connected in the 5th Narovan. She has a great interest in wines and spirits.  DRESSED IN: Wordbearer City Guard Armor  POSSESSIONS: small toad, soiled rag, glue (8 oz), cloth sack with 5cp and 10gp, leather sack with precious stones (rich purple corundum - 1ea worth 429gp). ARMS & ARMOR: ironwood club (wS+1, ignores armor)


GUARD: [Warrior] Jaffar: He is a tall and thin man seen as a rake by most. He is scornful of the women in his unit, and calls them his "stinky kittens". DRESSED IN: Wordbearer City Guard Armor POSSESSIONS: bone scrollcase, 1 blessed scroll (pre-prepared with messenger runes). ARMS & ARMOR: ironwood club (wS+1, ignores armor)

Scholars (out during the decennial festival)

Siavash, the stout, arrogant man who is having a discussion with a guard. He's trying to find his family.

 

Sasan Shahi, a hideously scarred drunken man who was just propelled forcibly from a shop. He drinks to forget what he has seen. The shop is his son's.

 

Ehsan, the unattractive, nervous old man who seems to be getting in everyone's way. He's overwhelmed by crowds after 40 years of isolation.

 

Rasoul, a blind, obnoxious young man who is feeling his way with a cane. His eyes exploded during a botched summoning. He still thinks he's hot shit.

 

Satrap

SATRAP: [His Excellency] Vahid Goirlath Askari: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 200 lbs] Called by some the Half-Blood, for his mother traveled long in Profundum and returned with him in her belly. He has severely sharp cheekbones, long black hair, and, it is rumored, eyes like a cat. He is mostly concerned with the inner chambers of Sahar, leaving defense of the city and other "extramuros" matters to the regiment. DRESSED IN: a dark-red gold-embroidered silk robe. POSSESSIONS: A tattered copy of Sahari Decennial #50. ARMS & ARMOR: 20 blessed scrolls, dangerous spellcraft.

HONOR GUARD: [Warrior] Sister Parichehr: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 250 lbs] She is a tall, mournful-looking woman in battered armor. She has short hair. She is an exile from a tribe in the northern badlands.  DRESSED IN: Heavy Wordbearer City Guard Armor (2 LAR). POSSESSIONS: shelled nuts (3 ea), unsealed bird scroll from a distant satrap, dagger. ARMS & ARMOR: ironwood staff (wS, ignores armor)

Trained Dogs (4, Sabiosa, Xanthis, Hoya, Venetos): Threat 3, wK bite. Movement: 20’ per round. 

Shops

1 - Fardin Gholshani Palace (24sp per night)  [2,969gp] Proprietor: Athar Fardin: [HGT: 3ft, 6in; WGT: 74 lbs] She is a fabulously dressed and rather fat midget with huge, curly black hair. She is grandiose and aloof as a hostess, and loves to be the center of attention. She can be quite high strung in private or with friends. DRESSED IN: red leathers with platinum buckles, and a light-blue silk cape. A trained monkey carries her enormous hookah everywhere, and she blows smoke with great skill and novelty. POSSESSIONS: silver animal figurine, wooden vial of spice, gold necklace (6 gp), blackjack, leather sack with 2sp.

The F-G is known for its fine exotic entertainment and high-stakes gambling. This is not a place for criminals, however. The F-G is sponsored by the local satrap.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Fig brandy (pint) 1sp 4  
  Olives 6sp 30  
  Sabzi Khordan (Herb and Cheese Plate) 7sp 10  
  Roast Lamb 4sp 4  
  Fig Wine, Bottle 20sp 5  

5 - Hymali Leather Co. [1,179gp] Leatherworker: Qobad al Hymallon: [HGT: 7ft; WGT: 151 lbs] He is a mature male Elf with mottled skin and bloody red eyes. He has lost his magic somehow. He has dedicated five hundred years to leathercraft, and owns both adjacent buildings - one for raising cattle and the other for tanning. Spends a lot of time critiquing his apprentices and scolding the cowherds. DRESSED IN: mouldering gray sandals, faded green robes. POSSESSIONS: exsanguinator dart, ball of string, pipe flute, small metal box with 18gp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Backpack, Leather 2gp 4  
  Bag, Leather, Medium 11cp 3  
  Bag, Leather, Small 7cp 9  
  Belt, Leather, Wide 6sp 4  
  Boots, Heavy 2gp 8  
  Boots, High, Soft 1gp 6  
  Boots, Low, Hard 1gp 10  
  Boots, Low, Soft 1sp 9  
  Boots, Soft 1gp 8  
  Cap, Leather 4sp 1  
  Gloves, Leather 8sp 4  
  Leather Armor 5gp 10  
  Padded Armor 4gp 10  
  Pouch, Belt, Large 4sp 7  
  Saddle & Stirrups 10gp 9  
  Saddle Bags, Large 4gp 4  
  Scrollcase, Leather 1gp 1  
  Sling 5sp 10  
  Sling, Bullets (12) 10sp 2  
  Strap, Leather (3 ft) 10sp 2  
  Studded Leather Armor 15gp 5  

23 - The Witch Forge  [1,382gp] Blacksmith: Ziba: [HGT: 6ft, 3in; WGT: 161 lbs] She is a trim older woman. She is generally perceptive, but also abrasive. Metal is rare in Al Quds, and those who rely on it are considered exotic, or at least very wealthy.  DRESSED IN: brown boots, gray long pants, a light-gray shirt, soorty leather apron. POSSESSIONS: obsidian arrowhead, small toad, glasses, knife.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Box, Iron, Small 9gp 4  
  Helmet, Small 10gp 8  
  Scale Mail Armor 450gp 4  
  Scimitar 150gp 6  
  Spear 10gp 4  
  Sword, Long & Scabbard 150gp 2  

25 - Samiri Archery Supplies  [1,597gp] Fletcher: Ali Verdisefat: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 280 lbs] A tall, heavy aging gentleman. He is generally moody, and secretive about his family history. He is a collector of eastern weaponry.  DRESSED IN: tan boots, a gray belt with an iron buckle, blue pants, and a black shirt. POSSESSIONS: broken locket, deck of playing cards, hand bell.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Arrow (12) 1gp 4  
  Arrow, Signal Flares (2, red and silver)
1gp 6  
  Ironwood Bow, Composite, Short 75gp 9  
  Ironwood Bow, Long 60gp 2  
  Quiver (holds 12 arrows) 1gp 8  
  Quiver (holds 12 bolts) 12sp 9  

26 - Hoard of A'Tuin [1,856gp] Jeweler: Nazanin: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 188 lbs] She is a willowy, grouchy old woman who is rambling incoherently rambling. She has a melodramatic manner, and is secretly a collector of banned books. DRESSED IN: black fur slippers, a black leather belt with a silver buckle, blue-green robe. POSSESSIONS: invitation to a royal event, braided rawhide necklace, small cloth bag with 5sp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Silver Earring 36gp 1  
  Iolite 18gp 1  
  Pheonitus, Headband of the World Turtle
9,680gp 1  
  White Opal 180gp 1  
  Silvery Gold Bracelet 290gp 1  
  Golden Yellow Topaz 78gp 1  
  Violet Garnet 280gp 1  
  Silver Earring 99gp 1  
  Silvery Gold Anklet 539gp 1  
  Silver Amulet 392gp 1  
  Moonstone 6gp 1  
  Silvery Gemmed Earring 1,683gp 1  
  Silver 5 Inch Cube 29gp 1  
  Silver Bracelet 30gp 1  
  Brown Diamond 1,080gp 1  
  Silvery Gold Chain 765gp 1  
  Chalcedony 41gp 1  
  White Opal 826gp 1  

30 - The Rune Titan's Atheneum  [2,515gp] Librarian: Sam Kardan: [HGT: 6ft, 8in; WGT: 191 lbs] Sam is a nervous looking man who cracks his knuckles a lot. He has hard eyes, and wild hair. He believes there is something terrible out in the desert - a haunted library. DRESSED IN: tan boots, black robe. POSSESSIONS: silk handkerchief, empty ornate book.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Book, Parchment (100 pg) 220gp 6  
  Ink (2 oz) 1gp 5  
  Quill 2cp 3  
  Scrollcase, Bone 4gp 10  
  Spell Book (blank) 25gp 2  
  Sahari Decennial #22
23gp 1  
  Sahari Decennial #23
51gp 1  
  Sahari Decennial #25
12gp 1  
  Sahari Decennial #40-50
10gp 10 (misc)  

39 - Sweet Market  [2,548gp] Cook: Behnam: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 161 lbs] He is an un-handsome, large-eyed young man who is playing a ney flute. He has curly, black hair with a neat moustache. DRESSED IN: red cap, and a light-gray robe. POSSESSIONS: wooden snuff box (6 pinches of madman's spice), small cloth bag with 3sp and 30cp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Dates 3cp 8  
  Apricot 4sp 1  
  Tomato 3cp 2  
  Lentil 1cp 6  
  Goat Cheese 6sp 6  
  Cherry tomatoes (8) 1gp 3  
  Grapes 4sp 2  
  Fish 7sp 8  
  Fish, Dry, Salted (barrel) 4gp 2  
  Flour (10 lbs) 4sp 1  
  Lemon 5sp 8  
  Bitter Lettuce 3cp 5  
  Red Onion 2cp 2  
  Chicken (live)
5sp 6  
  Eggs (6)
5cp
12
 

47 - West Narovan Outfitters [2,717gp] Merchant: Javad: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] He is a scarred, sweaty old man who is in a hurry, as his daughter is getting married tomorrow. He has short, sparse hair.  He is optimistic, but also compassionate. He has a great interest in exotic spirits for his daughter's wedding.  DRESSED IN: a forest-green formal robe. POSSESSIONS: exsanguinator dart, copper necklace (6 cp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bedroll 2sp 9  
  Bell, Hand 5gp 1  
  Bell, Small 1gp 7  
  Bellows 1gp 4  
  Blanket 8sp 3  
  Block & Tackle 5gp 8  
  Bowl, Clay 5cp 7  
  Bowl, Wooden 3cp 9  
  Brazier 15gp 7  
  Caltrops 1gp 4  
  Candle 1sp 2  
  Chain, Iron, Heavy (1 ft) 1gp 2  
  Chain, Iron, Medium (1 ft) 18sp 2  
  Chalk 1cp 5  
  Charcoal (10 lbs) 2gp 6  
  Crowbar 2gp 1  
  Cup, Pewter 2sp 1  
  Cup, Silver 2gp 4  
  Cup, Wooden 2cp 10  
  Dice, Ivory 2ep 8  
  Firewood 1cp 9  
  Fish Hook 1sp 4  
  Fishing Net (25 sq ft) 1sp 9  
  Flint & Steel 1gp 2  
  Furnace 35gp 10  
  Goblet, Silver 2gp 8  
  Grappling Hook 1gp 8  
  Hairbrush 7sp 5  
  Hammer & Chisel 5sp 6  
  Iron Spikes (dozen) 1gp 2  
  Jug, Clay 1ep 8  
  Kettle, Iron 8gp 3  
  Ladder, Folding (10 ft) 5sp 7  
  Lamp, Bronze 1sp 10  
  Lantern, Hooded 7gp 5  
  Mirror (1 sq/ft) 15gp 1  
  Mirror, Small, Silver 45gp 1  
  Oil, Lamp (pint) 1sp 6  
  Padlock with Key 6gp 5  
  Paint Brush, Large 5sp 8  
  Paint Brush, Small 1gp 2  
  Pick Axe 6gp 9  
  Plate, Clay 3cp 7  
  Plate, Silver 2gp 3  
  Pliers 1gp 3  
  Razor 1gp 9  
  Rope, Hemp (50 ft) 1gp 7  
  Shovel 4gp 7  
  Skillet 1gp 6  
  Spyglass 1,000gp 3  
  Stool, Folding 2gp 6  
  Tent 10gp 4  
  Torch 1cp 4  
  Twine (100 ft) 8cp 9  
  Whetstone 1gp 6  

48 - Zakaria Herbs  [2,619gp] Herbalist: Bahareh: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 250 lbs] She is an overweight, suave girl that is immaculate in appearance. She has short, white hair.  She is generally suspicious and cautious, but honest. She is a collector of foreign coins and tokens.  DRESSED IN: white robes and a purple work apron. POSSESSIONS: shelled nuts (18 ea), lock of hair, manacles, razor, concealed pouch with 5cp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Alembic 4gp 5  
  Cauldron 6gp 8  
  Crucible 7sp 5  
  Funnel 4sp 10  
  Garlic 4cp 9  
  Glue (2 oz) 2gp 2  
  Hollyhock (oz) 4cp 9  
  Hourglass 4gp 6  
  Incense, Stick 1gp 7  
  Jar, Glass 5sp 1  
  Lens, Magnifying 5gp 7  
  Perfume (1 oz) 1gp 10  
  Sage (oz) 4cp 1  
  Spiderwort (oz) 2sp 6  
  Vial, Crystal 4gp 6  
  Vial, Metal 3gp 3  

57 - Nouzari Tailors [2,897gp] Dressmaker: Mehrdad: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 190 lbs] He is a young foppish man that grins constantly. He has long hair and a thick beard and moustache. He is well-spoken.  DRESSED IN: cloth of gold harem pants, red vest. POSSESSIONS: small slip of parchment, wooden snuff box (3 pinch), leather scrollcase, small metal box with 7gp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Gown 4sp 6  
  Cloth, Satin (1 sq yd) 4gp 9  
  Cloth, Silk (1 sq yd) 3gp 8  
  Cloth, Wool (1 sq yd) 8cp 8  
  Work shirt, Linen 3gp 1  
  Dress 9sp 10  
  Dye, Cloth 5sp 7  
  Sack, Cloth, Large 11cp 3  
  Shoes, work 5sp 10  
  Formal robe 8sp 9  
  Light robe
3sp 9  
  Decorative robe 5gp 2  

61 - The Shipyard  [876gp] Port Authority: Mohammad: [HGT: 6ft, 5in; WGT: 195 lbs] An older man who has a nasty rash, and is very touchy-feely. DRESSED IN: leather thigh boots, light-purple pants, and a black tunic. POSSESSIONS: egg, flask of cheap wine, loaded dice, stilleto, belt pouch with 8sp.

These ships were confiscated or otherwise acquired from abroad.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Barge, Small 50gp 5  
  Boat, Long 150gp 7  
  Boat, Sailing 2,000gp 4  
  Box, Wooden, Large 6gp 7  
  Canoe 55gp 3  
  Cask 5sp 10  
  Chest, Wooden, Large 2gp 7  
  Galley, Large 25,000gp 2  
  Horse, Cart 15gp 3  
  Lifeboat 800gp 7  
  Ship, Merchant, Large 15,000gp 10  
  Ship, Merchant, Small 5,000gp 10  
  Ship, War 20,000gp 7  
  Wagon 150gp 5  
  Wagon, Large 250gp 7