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The inner nave’s ceiling is a lattice of arcanikal slats
that can be opened or closed as required, and at the
center of this massive courtyard are eight large, semitranslucent
ceremonial stones thought perhaps once
to have connected all of the fanes in Ios as some sort of
divinatory device. They are now purely decorative. The
columns around the nave are etched with the names
of priests who have fallen in the service of the Divine
Court and include those who suffered during the
Rivening. The ruling auricants of the Fane of Scyrah
usually meet in the underground passages where they
also live and attend their goddess.
Odeum of the Masque: This large theater house
is among the oldest buildings of Shyrr and is believed
to have been one of the first entertainment venues
created in Ios. It has been restored and expanded
several times in the city’s long history. Its performances
are based on masked plays set to music and believed
to have been common in ancient Lyoss. They often
portray epic stories including the tales of the gods, the
great exodus, and even the Rivening. Some of the plays
are considered very controversial and are not always
endorsed by the Fane of Scyrah. All attendees are
required to wear masks to preserve their anonymity,
allowing them to partake in the entertainment without
social repercussions. The private balcony chambers are
popular places for political intrigue and negotiations
between parties who otherwise avoid being seen
together in public.
Scyfehyr Glass: Gyvlis Scyfehyr (male Iosan
Exp16) is an aging elf who has taught his art to
both his son and daughter, both recognized in
their own right as superior glassworkers. In decades
past Scyfehyr glass was exported outside Ios, and it
can be found in noble estates in Llael and Cygnar.
Although best known for its artistic masterpieces,
the shop’s bread and butter is the production of
extremely accurate and unflawed lenses and mirrors
suitable for arcane application. Knowing such lenses
are in high demand by human groups including the
Fraternal Order, Gyvlis has soured regarding his
nation’s border policy. Although it is a serious breach
of law, he has made secret arrangements with some
intrepid elves to restore his work to foreign markets.
His daughter Kylshir (female Iosan Exp6/Rog4)
is involved and eager to renew the family fortune,
but the two of them have no idea the smugglers are
actually Seekers with hopes to use the arrangement as
a cover for their investigations abroad.
Places of Interest
Aeryth Dawnguard: Among House Nyarr’s most
important holdings, this ominous stone fortress serves
as the headquarters and central training ground for
the legendary Dawnguard. During the flight from the
Ashen Plains when the bedraggled elves of Lyoss made
their exodus, they encountered many enemies along
the way. The renowned Dawnguard stayed behind to
combat the relentless hordes of savage adversaries, and
their actions allowed the other Lyossans to continue
their journey across the Bloodstone Marches. Since the
days of Lyoss, the Dawnguard have ever defended the
security of Ios by eliminating threats to the kingdom
as soon as they are identified. An unwavering career
soldier, Lord Cyrrlos Nyarr (male Iosan Ftr12/Wiz10)
commands the mighty Aeryth Dawnguard. The aeryth
is home to a large garrison of veteran Dawnguard
supported by a heavy contingent of myrmidons.
Another hundred or so recruits can be found training
here at any given time.
Aeryth Ellowuyr: This massive stone compound
is home to House Ellowuyr and is charged with the
defense of the Iosan interior. The fortress maintains
the most renowned sword school in the whole of
the kingdom, and many families send their sons
and daughters to Aeryth Ellowuyr for formal sword
training. The fortress is commanded by Hellith
Ellowuyr (female Iosan Ftr12/Rgr7), an icy cold
woman of advancing years. The heavily scarred
swordmaster is an elf of exceptional grace and
strength named Cydian Ellowuyr (male Iosan Ftr20).
Aeryth Ellowuyr maintains a large garrison of expert
swordsmen supported by a moderate contingent of
myrmidons. Additionally several hundred students are
here at any given time.
Eversael: Eversael is abandoned and devoid of life.
Once devoted to Nyrro, Eversael was the site of dark
blasphemies and evil deeds. After the disappearance
of the gods, the Fane of Nyrro fabricated an elaborate
series of lies claiming their god had returned in hopes
of maintaining their influence. For over a decade the
Fane went to great lengths to protect its secret, going
so far as to assassinate anyone who knew the truth.
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