Hellsgate

Hellsgate is an open city on the northern border of the Weirdling Lands. It is short of the Laughing Dragon mountains. 
It is said that anything can be bought or sold in Hellsgate, including souls and damnation. As it is the one place on Greyhawke where devils freely walk the streets that is a fair assessment.
In spite of the city's remote location many people come there. And in spite of the devilish reputation many live there as well.
==History==
Hellsgate was founded during the First Undying war as a forward camp of attack against the Undyng King. So serious was this threat that Hell itself allied with the powers of Greyhawke to fight him. 
Hellsgate and 50 miles around the city center were granted to the devils. Any devil within the border is considered to have lawful passage on the prime material. Outside that you are on your own bucky. Mortals that enter the Precincts of Hellsgate need deal with devils as a fact of life. The defining feature of Hellsgate is an open gate to Hell. No one guards it. No one needs to. 
Hell being a place of rules a system of governance was created between Hell and the Eyrian Empire. The city is watched over by two princes. Rolasphior is the Hellish Prince of the City and Ivan Dimetrivich is the Eyrian Prince.
The city does not exist in a vacuum. The City of Hellsgate anchors what is a decent sized country of moderate prosperity. The precinct about the city is filled with farms and industry. While devils are allowed they are not frequently seen. Some of the estates are owned by devils who are exacting and just landlords. No, not usually fair ones.
There are establishments outside the precinct of Hellsgate. They are notably better defended than those inside the area the devils can go. It is noted that Hell does take care of its own.
==Law==
Hellsgate law is nearly a contradiction in terms. There is little if any statute law. Those that break the peace will be dealt with by the Princes. Property damage or personal harm are dealt with by your neighborhood society and the strong man (or woman) that runs it. The city is run as a gangocracy. The more powerful your gang, the more you can get away with.
Might is right and if you don't have might you seek someone that does and swear fealty to them. The primary points of power are the Two Princes, one from Hell and one from Eyrie. Rolasalor is the Prince from Hell and has the largest "constituency" in the City as all Devils look to him. Ivan is the Eyrian Prince, and while he has few that look to him, no one smart crosses him. He and his body of people see that some from of justice is imposed on the mess that is Hellsgate. The will default in the direction of Eyrian law, but not if it simply does not apply. The largest non governmental body is Kirt Hellreaver who all but owns the north of the city. There are countless smaller associations that protect or avenge their members.
In Hellsgate it is said that anything can be bought and sold. It is true. There are several flesh markets. Anything you can think of is sold, including some you wouldn't think of. The only law is Caveat Empator. If you get cheated, you have to take care of it yourself.
There is no written law code for Hellsgate. What laws are enforced are those the strongest can enforce. Their personal codes of behavior.
===Major Factions===
*Angelic Faction-- Based out of the Angelic temple
*Eyrian Faction -- Anyone related to the Eyrian Empire, city wide.
*Great Bazaar Society -- Mainly the merchants of the Bazaar.
*Hedonist Street Society -- Mainly entertainment businesses on and around Hedonist Street.
*The Hell Faction -- All devils and a few mortals.
*Kirt's Household -- Persons and businesses that look to Kirt
*Northwest Association -- The Northwest of the city, merchants and estates.
*Slaver's Society -- The slavers of the city band together.
*South Merchants Society -- South of the bazaar, mostly business.
===Minor Factions===
*Egg Tower Faction
*Greek Temples
*The House of Crafters
*Preigan's Gang
*The Shrine of Damian
*Varn's Hell Tours
==The City==
The map of Hellsgate full version (A work in Progress)
The West Precinct is the primary abode of most devils. There are many noble devils that keep an estate here, They do not stint in the decoration or ostentatious display of wealth. 
The Central Precinct is the area of the palaces of the Princes and the markets. The Gate is in a park in the center.
The East Precinct is the slums of the city. There is no end of population and squalor.
The North Precinct is the location of most of the mortal well to do and the palace of Kirt Hellreaver
====City Gates====
*The South Gate: The Road of Widow's Tears -- The road to the south leads back to civilization. It was the road taken north by the armies during the Undying Wars and wet with the tears of soon to be widows.
*The West Gate: The Endless Highway -- West the road crosses the entire Continent. Not in the fine shape it is here mind you, but there is a road.
*The North Gate: Highway of Lamentations -- During the Undying Wars this was the road into battle. Enough said. Now it leads to the Sauroi Lands.
*The East Gate: The Road to Oblivion -- To the east are the Shattered Kingdoms full of dark magic and it is said endless treasure. Beyond that lie the Fells. To the north Orcs and if you preserver, Pandar. However you will run out of road long before you get there.
<BR> 
==Locations==
===The Arcana===
(K-17 green “A”) A highly secretive adventuring society. They do not advertise and membership is by invitation only. An invitation that is apparently difficult to get if you are looking for it. They do not seem to be in the business of hireling out adventurers. A social club and support group?
*Yakumo Ayumu - Human female (Markian) - Owner - The woman is a typical Markian, no one knows what she is really like. You only see the mask she project, calm, noncommittal, smiling.
*Loric - Human male - Major Domo - A large man, endlessly polite and accommodating. He turns away anyone not a member. 
====The Gleaners====
An adventuring party that bases out of the Arcvana. Typical of the type.
*Toby - Human male - Craft - Not one of the more generous craft.
*Myani - Half Elf female - Magician - Arcane caster for the group.
*Kittie - Human female - Rogue - Cute as a pixie and about as moral.
*Blossom Weaver - Human female (Arilaner) - Fighter - Muscle and lots of it. One of the nicest members of the group.
*Pirum - Human male - Fighter - The other fighter. Not the sharpest sword in the shop. No real bad habits either.
<BR> 
===Blackguard Barracks===
(I-16 "Black") The place all blackguards not employed by the Master's servants in other tasks are required to stay when on the Prime Material. Anywhere from 10 to 200 can be here at any given time.
The Blackguard are the elite guard units of Mephistopheles' Geyrines They are tougher, stronger and more powerful and they know it. They are marked by black wings and a green and black uniform. Typically called "crows" by their own commandeers in a comradely way, and by other devils outside their hearing.
*Blackguard Commander - any gender - There are usually one or two commanders at the barracks at any time.
*Blackguard Gerinyes - any gender - Blackguard are a better than base Geryines. Most on the prime are directly under the command of Johnson.
<BR> 
===Bob Gets You There===
(M-13 orange) Expensive, instant bulk transportation to any place Bob has been. Bob has been a lot of places. Bob has a curtain wall and a bunch of communication magic. Bob will also pay a decent premium for new locations.
The standard fee is 5000 crowns. One person two miles or a full load around the world.
		
Bob is a member of the Eyrian Faction
*Rayna - Human Female - The office manager. Can contact Bob wherever he might be.
<BR> 
===Borgon's Estate===
(H-16 blue "b") Borgon chooses to make his home among the devils. His best customers and those that are least likely to wish him harm. No he is not a popular man. 
Most of the household is slaves. Either those he bought from better sources or what he considered salvageable from his own stocks. Borgon has no romantic interest. Sorg has a wife he carefully guards.
Borgon is a member of the Slaver's Society.
<BR> 
===Church of Heaven===
(R-6/7 "Angel") To make a difference you must be present. As painful as the idea is there is an Angelic Temple in Hellsgate. It is considered a posting so difficult that only the most penitent and willing are ever assigned here.
Devils? They leave it strictly alone. Worse more than one devil as been seen at the gates with a bruised but innocent soul in hand, to hand over to the priests of Heaven. The devils know their place and the place of the Angels and respect this.
The compound is fortified, less from the devils as those that would seek them out. The surrounding cloister protects all that live within. 
*Arch Bishop Henry Archer - Human male (Airalaner) - Arch Bishop of Hellsgate, Order of Seba Sandinel - Warrior priest with few equals, a huge man at 7' 2". gentle to the needy and a terror to the violent. Henry Archer is one of the Legion of the Dammed. But not active in that organization. He turned instead to his faith and sought service and comfort there.
*Elder Father Echmid - half Elf male - He is a tad on the stern side to any but the needy. He is not a member of any religious order. 
*Elder Father Borman - Human male - Order of Raphael - A bit more prepared to deal out the holy zeal to the wrong-doer. He maintains a sense of humor. A saving grace in such a posting.
<BR> 
===The Church of Kirt===
(L-9 "TK") Kirt is not big on temples, but he is big on action. The temple is a big little building. Sauroi friendly structures look huge but contain fewer rooms or floors that you think they should. The priest is a black and her husband. 
*Kaylin - Sauroi (black) female - Typical brash and forward mixed with a Motherly viewpoint.
*Naman - Sauroi (sliver) male - Kaylin's husmand and ardent supporter. He himself is not a priest but "helps in his own little ways." A deeply scholarly man.
<BR> 
===The Church of the Sacred Self Meeting Hall===
(N-7 red "S") The hall offers a large meeting hall. meditation chambers, a library of books on theology, and a small number of simple cells for those from out of town. One is occupied full time by the live in caretaker. Enlightened of course. 
*Corwin Lightheart - Human male. - A sturdy man of quiet presence. He freely gives of his clerical abilities to those that need. Enough money makes it into the hall coffers to keep the roof from leaking and to buy the occasional book.
<BR> 
===The Cobalt Inn===
(H/I-11/12 blue “C”) A business of residential suites Semi transient persons or groups that want a pretty fully functional place to stay. There is no common room. Rents are by the month with no long term agreements. Maid service is extra, just like home. Some suites even have kitchens. It is not quite an apartment and more and less than an inn room.
The Cobalt Inn is a member of the Northwest Association.
*Harriet Cobalt - Human female - Landlord - A handsome woman of middle age. She is neither prying nor inattentive. She can be what is now called a Cougar. She is discrete. 
<BR> 
===The Drunken Drover===
(N/O-16 red) An inn that caters to the needs of the animal sellers, right off the animal market. It is known for its excellent bathhouse. They have people that keep an eye on things during the night and if your stock gets too frisky they will get you up.
The food is good the rooms clean the service decent. A mid range inn and common room. The Drunken Drover is a member of the Great Bazaar Society 
*Canrom Portwek - Human male - Innkeeper - A former adventurer that decided fighting monsters was getting a bit risky. The inn keeps him busy and out of trouble. 
<BR> 
===The Ducal Palace===
(K-18 red "DP") The most infamous brothel in Hellsgate. They cater to devils. The large multi-story block is a warren of rooms within. Two intersecting mazes, one for staff, one for guests. Any service will be provided, up to and including torture, and eating your toy.
As you might suspect the quality of the goods is not superior. They tend to get used up. There are a handful of carefully reserved artists for those with real money and discretion. 
Drugs are served, including a few that you really do not want to get involved with. Among them are various Elacca concoctions. Elacca being the powder or liquor precessed from the roots and bark of the Soul trees of the Seventh Circle of Hell. It is made from the suffering of the damned. Mortals that indulge in this vice are damned to Hell for the enjoyment of pure suffering. There are lessor, and less dangerous, intoxicants as well. 
There are mortals that frequent this establishment. They might not be the kind of people you want to associate with.
They are a member of the The South Merchant Society
*Jezebel - Tifling female - Madame - Jezabel looks like a succubus, she isn't. Her father is some unknown Devil lord and her mother the unfortunate prostitute he played with. She is the current owner of the Ducal Palace.<P>The first thing to remember is she cares only for the pleasure of her guests. The staff, all of them, are replaceable. She cares about this only because that is what makes her a wealthy woman. Understand this and dealing with Jezebel is much easier. Her personal; vices, outside of selling rape and murder she keeps to herself.
<BR> 
===The Egg Tower===
(M-11 orange “E”) An estate named for the distinctive oval tower. The owner is a recluse who doesn’t mix with Hellsgate society.
While reclusive Paquita is not unfriendly. She will take in the those that knock at her door. She came here to avoid the demands of political types that would use her power for their own ends. 
She is her own faction. A number of people in the neighborhood look to her. She is welcome in Kirt's house or temple.
*Paquita Contenta Romaraz - Human female - A quiet woman of comforting presence. The Domains were not to her liking. The pushy Don paid way too much for the estates she had. Much more than marrying her would have cost.
*Collan - Exotic (kudu) male - Bodyguard. - Collan is her constant companion. She rescued him from the flesh market years ago. He is a lot older than he looks. He never took to the idea of being a slave. He is equipped in custom armor and arms. Nothing cheap.
*House Servants - race and gender vary - Paquita's main contact with the local community. They bring her most of the problems she deals with.
<BR> 
===The Estate of Gord===
(J/K-16 red “g”) The home of Gord, the owner of Gord's Emporium of Flesh. It is a fine house with all the bare luxuries. 
*Gord - Human male - Slaver - A hairy, swarthy, red haired man topping 7 foot. Neither Airalianer or giant, just lucky. Crude and mannerly by turns depoending on your social station.
*“Cat” - Exotic feline male - Major Domo - This former slave has no other name. He is endlessly useful in many ways. Cat sees to the mundane running of Gord's household. His staff are all slaves.
*Household Slaves - Human females - Picked mainly for the scenery.
<BR> 
===The Flesh Market=== 
This is the most infamous slave market on all of Greyhawke. The laws of the Domains give slaves more rights than does Hellsgate. Here you can find sentient beings marked for sale as food.
While the the rules are lax, quality is highly variable. Once in a great while you find the stunningly beautiful slave or the hunk, but don't bet on it. Many of the offerings are used up or exotics bred nearby for the trade itself. Those lax laws.
The patron will rub shoulders with devils great and small, and a class of mortal that many would call worse than the the devils.
There are a number of dealers within the flesh market area. Some deal only with quality and they are invitation only. Prove you have money before you can fondle the merchandise. There are open auctions, these get the most attention, and last are the bargain basement sellers that don't haggle. You find no gens in those places.
====Borgon's Slave Market====
(J-16 blue "B") The name changes a lot, the business remains the same. Take in slaves that other sellers cannot sell and sell them. The label is not on the place, and it is never stated, but this is where devils with a taste for Human flesh go to get it.
Borgon does not care. If the bleeding hearts want to buy the poor things to save them it is still money in his pocket. Thieves on the other hand are an issue. Some people object to an honest businessman making a living. He looses a bit to "runaways" every quarter. The margin isn't high enough to pursue them.
*Borgon Rubki - Half Hobgoblin male - The current owner - Borgon is a nervous man. The last five owners of this business have met sticky ends. Some bleeding hearts cause them too. He has body guards and takes efforts to be seen as a positive influence on the community. So far he is not dead.
*Sorg - Human male - bodyguard - Eyes in the back of Borgon's head. He is loyal to his paycheck.
====Gord's Emporium of Flesh====
(J/K-18 red “G”) Gord is a huge rude man many assume is part Ogre both for his size and his manners. The flesh market he runs is no better. Gord's market is known for the moat. Not at ground level but between the walls, no digging out here.
Quality wise his goods are middle of the road. Neither dregs or jewels are typically found. He sells few slaves to the likes of Borgon. Those that do not sell meet crueler fates.
Gord's Emporium of Flessh is a member of the Slaver's Society,
*Gord - Human male - Slaver - A hairy, swarthy, red haired man topping 7 foot. Neither Airalianer or giant, just lucky. Crude and mannerly by turns depending on your social station. 
*Caretakers - Human females - They see to the health and feeding of the goods. 
*Guards - Human male mostly - Good money the occasional toy. Gord will not employ Gerinyes as guards.
====Incaries Auction House====
(J-16 magenta "i") Only one thing is sold here, flesh. A middle of the road slave dealer. All slaves are sold by open auction. The merchandise is well cared for as damaged goods don't sell. Few if any are truly high quality. However there are none that are low quality either. Prices start about 40 gp and up.
*Magain Incaries - Human female - Owner - Never seen by clients or stock. She is a woman with a heart of clay. Her overseers run everything and are scrupulously honest. She will know. Fact is she never even darkens the door of the place. She has all the charm of a cold.
*Darne - Human female (Airalaner) - Chief Overseer - A woman build like a slab at 7'0" She is the business manager of the house. She is the only one that sees Incaries. She has only slightly more heart than Magain and she leaves it at home. Her powerful presence sees to the order and efficiency of the business.
====Jansen's Exotic Delights====
(J-16 green “J”) The main exotic market in the city. Jansen is not a breeder, but he knows all of them. Eighty percent of the stock comes right from the breeder, young, and pretty. What ever your taste: bunnies, deer, sheep, horses, fox, cat, and some less popular choices as well.
The stock is universally in good health. Jansen does not deal with junk breeders. They are not assured of being the brightest, but they will be pretty and healthy. He does not deal in the shady practice of sentients as food.
Jansen seldom has non-exotics. When he does you are can be sure there is a story there. Typically a would be thief.
Jansesn's Exotic Delights is a member of the Slavers' Society.
*Hass Jansen - Human male - Tall, blond, and broad, a man from the far west that drifted his way to Hellsgate.
====Quintano House====
(J-16 Yellow "Q") Quintano sells only the finest flesh. While much is offered to him he rejects most. His prices start at 100 gp and go up. No slave is abused here. They are well fed and health issues dealt with. What you do with them is your business, but the merchandise is taken care of until sold.
*Quintano - Half Elf (Moriquendi) male - Proprietor - Quintano looks sickly, deathly pale swathed in voluminous robes in any season. His eyes as blue as ice. The man is silky subservience. The wise can see he hates just about everyone, might not like himself either. Quintano is a coward. He never seeks confrontation. He is well defended, but doesn't like to fight</P><P>Quintano is a clean freak and germaphobe. Even the slaves must be squeaky clean. All see the healer. The whole establishment is dirt free and as hygienic as a hospital.
<BR> 
===Future Assets===
(J-12 red) A shop claiming to sell you the future you want. They will bend probability to see you get the fame and fortune you so richly deserve and desire. The prices are steep, but is well pointed out that that kind of magic is difficult and costly. They do not take every client that comes through the door. They will claim that it is the wrong time in your life, the stars do not aline for you and so forth. 
<BR> 
===The Garden of Earthly Delights===
(L/M-18 magenta "G") A large but pedestrian brothel that makes its money on setting. All customer rooms are inward facing. The pool and garden are filled with rentable lovelies. Most are female although there is a small selection of males for women or those so inclined.
The services offered are not exotic, food, entertainment. and sex. Abuse is frowned on, drugs are not allowed. Devils tend to get the stink eye here. They are known to be hard on the merchandise. The prices are not fancy either so they get a decent amount of trade through the place. 
The staff are slaves. They have been picked for looks not skill, although some have developed skill as a form of job security. Slackers and those that don't draw enough custom get sold up the road to Borgon. There is a slightly desperate competition to be seen as the most valuable asset in the place.
The Garden of Earthly Delights is a member of the South Merchants Society.
*Sharicco Kentaris - Human female - Madame, owner - A calous woman that fakes warm sincerity right well. The staff mean as much to her as cows to the dairy farmer. Care for them well they make your living, but when one fails to give milk? Off to the knackers.
*The Best Staff - Race and gender vary - Sterility spells are cheaper than items. The men wear the usual scrotum ring, non magical. These have a level of Hetairia.
*The Staff - Race and gender vary - Sterility spells are cheaper than items. The men wear the usual scrotum ring, non magical.
*Bouncers - Human males - At least six around the house at any time. They make no bones about being guards.
<BR> 
===The Golden Griffin===
(N-13 royal blue "G") This is Kirt's bar in the central city. It is named for the large gold griffin that sits in the center of the bar. No lock or guard defends it and yes it is man portable. 
The decor is heavy toward the warm wood and brass. Rich and welcoming is the atmosphere. Anyone is welcome as long ans they keep the peace. Furniture is eclectic as the type of people showing up can vary into their needs for a chair. 
*Ingene - Sauroi (copper) female - Bartender - Bright and sparkling a genial host. A good deal of the Copper Dragon shows in her. 
====Kasey's Coffee Bar====
A sub bar in the Griffin proper.The potable here is coffee. Never cheap but very good. Except for the Blackguard pot, that is just nasty.	
	There is a tooth from a green dragon on the bar. She kicked it out of his mouth when he tried to bite her. It's a bit big to wear around her neck. 
*Kasey - Human female - Mary Martin crossed with Indiana Jones. This very small (4'10") woman is a client of Kirt, and utterly fearless. Kasey is by profession a stunt person and assesses risk quickly.</P><P>Kasry knows sword work, martial arts in several styles, as well as acrobatics and stage fighting.</P><P>Kasry is firm friends with the Blackguard and Johnson. She is about the only mortal that frequents the Hellsgate Inn.
<BR> 
===The Golden Slipper===
(I-9 green “g") A quality brothel on Hedonist Street. Prices are moderately high as all girls are artists. Actors get better rates than most. They are less picky as to your preferences than the Jasmine Garden. Damage is paid for.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society 
*Madam Aura - Human female - Owner of the establishment and a courtesan herself. Retired to running the show for others.
<BR> 
===The Great Bazaar===
(J/N-13/16) The market for anything., This is just south of the Hell Gate Park. The official dividing line between the West and East city.
The Bazaar is roughly divined by type of merchant or craftsman. So you have a cloth sellers area, a smith's area, and so forth. 70% of the city's retail happens here. Other than the north there are few free standing shops.
To the East side are the Beast Markets and to the west side the Flesh Markets.
<BR> 
===The Great Bazaar Society===
(M-13 red "g") There is a Great Bazaar Society that most of the merchants in the Bazaar will belong to. Their hall is at this location. They hire both a standard patrol and an enhanced one to watch their members. They will also investigate crime.
<BR> 
===Greek Compound===
(R/S-7 “Greek” "Greek") The Greeks moved in during the time of the undying wars. They were actually of material aid to the cause of the war. Everyone was threatened. 
The pace has slowed down. The Temple compound is self contained. A stronghold within the city. There was not much trust to start with. These are likely the only Greek Temples within five hundred miles, if that close.
The compound is dominated by a lovely courtyard with fountains and statuary. Thirteen temples line it, Behind them are the housing and shops of the priests. There is a school and the residence of the Priest of Zeus. 
The Greek Temples are their own Faction.
====The Museum of Philosophy====
(S-7 while “M”) A complete education from primary to university. The student body is never large and the school is not cheap, unless you are training to be a priest. The teachers are the priests of the various temples.
====Residence of Phadros Oreiaskaris====
(S-7 lt blue “r”) The palatial residence is shared by Phadros Oreiaskaris and his wife Medira Oreiaskaris. 
====The Temples====
*General Priests - Race and gender vary - Pious, they quietly go about the business of the temples. There are four to six priests per temple.
====Temple of Zeus====
(S-7 purple “Z”) King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky and thunder. The largest one of course. There is a quiet piety about the temple the cult of Zeus is not wildly popular. However they do get enough worshipers to keep the place open.
*Phadros Oreiaskaris - Human male - Priest of Zeus - Thick beard, working the Father image hard. He rules the Enclave with a gentle and fatherly hand. In an odd twist he is married to Medira Oreiaskaris the Priestess of Hera. They are an agreeable couple with two adult children.
====Temple of Hera====
(GG-17 rose “H”) Queen of the gods, the goddess of marriage and family. This temple does brisk business from married women or those about to marry. 
*Medira Oreiaskaris - Human female - Priestess of Hera - A warm motherly woman. She is aware that Ivan and Hera had a thing. Strangely she approves. He's damn sexy for a bird. In an odd twist she is married to Phadros Oreiaskaris the priest of Zeus. They are an agreeable couple with two adult children.
====Temple of Poseidon====
(S=7 blue "P") God of the Sea, storms, rivers, and horses. Well they have horses. It gets diffident attention from travelers.
*Pyrum Araonopolus - Human male - An openly friendly man that has a smile for everyone. Religion need not be grim. A wry man working a temple so far from the sea.
====Temple of Apollo====
(S-7 yellow “1”) God of light, knowledge, music, poetry, prophecy and archery. Popular with the young and those seeking advice on the future. 
*Kentkos Mikolphilas - Human male - Priest of Apollo - He conjures an air of mystery around himself. He will do divination. 
====Temple of Artemis====
(S-7 D green “2”) Goddess of the hunt, virginity, childbirth, archery, the moon, and all animals. The cult is in direct competition with the Vala. It doesn't pull in many worshipers.
*Cloria Yurilaris - Human Female - Priestess of Artemis - Professional virgin that treats men like shit, for being men. It isn't winning her many friends, even among women.
====Temple of Athena====
(R-7 rose gray “3”) Virgin goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, defense and strategic warfare. Not in the habit of making enemies she does not need Athena is well worshiped in the area. That wisdom thing happening one would think. 
*Phillpina Socrkaris - Human female - Priestess of Athena - A middle aged woman of handsome beauty that speaks seldom, and weighs her words well. She is known as a wise person to seek council with.
====Temple of Demeter====
(R-7 green “4”) Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons. Demeter does not have the most vocal following, but it is large and faithful. Human farmers mostly.
*Mederia Dyonikintos - Human female - Priestess of Demeter - An older woman, a farmer's widow that serves in thanks for many plentiful years.
====Temple of Dionysus====
(R-7 wine red “5”) God of wine, celebrations and ecstasy. Patron god of the art of theater. Always popular, seldom taken seriously.
*Persus Angulopolus - Human male. - Priest of Dionysus - A professional jolly person. A fine connoisseur of his god's specialty. He owns a vineyard outside of town known for a fine vintage.
====Temple of Hephaestus====
(R-7 gray “6”) Master blacksmith and craftsman of the gods; god of fire and the forge. Never popular. The priest is usually behind the Temple at his shop.
*Coridan Allisolopus - Human male - Priest of Hephaestus - A smith of course. He only opens the temple on worship days for the small number that show up. He can be found in his blacksmith shop behind the temple if you need the priest otherwise.
====Coridan Iron====
(R-7 black “c”) Blacksnith's shop run by the priest of Hephaestus. He is more likely to be found here than in the Temple of Hephaestus. The shop has an entrance from the street. He doesn't shoe horses, but makes intricate items of beauty and utility.
====Temple of Hermes====
(R-7 orange) Messenger of the gods; god of commerce, thieves and games. Not openly popular, but popular among the rogues and gamblers of the city.
*Jason Athankentaris - Human male - Priest of Hermes - A former scamp. He paid the consequences of being a scamp. No, don't try anything, he knows all the tricks.
====Temple of Aphrodite====
(R=7 Pink “8”) Goddess of love and beauty. A small shrine and traditional brothel. Simple sexual service. They only have five women beyond the senior priestess.
*Lita Drakonopolous - Human female - Middle aged and still lovely. the service of the goddess has been good to her. She is a kindly ear to bend to young people male or female.
*Pyrenie Landonopolus & Kara Anavieopolus - Human females - The junior priestesses - They do most of the service needed. 
*The rest of the girls: Human females - These girls vary. All are women looking to sacrifice a few nights for the goddess' favor. Lita Drakonopolous will hire prostitutes if necessary to have enough women..
====Temple of Ares====
(R-7 red “9”) God of war and conflict. Important in the Undying Wars and a frequently visited temple. It languishes now. No one wants war anymore.
*Cassoplus Kenrakaris - Human male - a broody man prone to passive aggressive griping about the role of Ares in the city today.
====Temple of Small Gods====
(R-7 white “S”) Temple that covers the gods not covered by the above or located elsewhere in the city.
*Jaanar Doliolopus - Faun male - Priest of Pan - Pantheist priest, but his heart belong to Pan. He is rumored to be a son of the god.
<BR> 
===The Green Door Theater===
(J-10 lt green "e") Very, green and shiny. The theater is the only one in Hellsgate with an open yard. Not popular in the rainy season. They are primary a comedy house. They are a repertory theater introducing several new plays a season as well as old favorites.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Typical Player - Any race male or female - There are a total of 12 actors working the theater as repertory players. 
*Vaylyn - Half Elf female - Bard in residence - Someone that cannot help but see the absurdity in life. Plays fall out of her pen, some are good, she keeps those. She has a bit of a drinking problem and a taste for bad boys. One of these days she is going to hang herself.
<BR> 
===Hedonist Street Society===
(H-10 blue) Friendly society centered around the entertainment district on Hedonist Street, naturally. Mainly they deal in security and revenge. They do pursue thieves and deadbeats as well.
For cases of investigation the Hedonist Street Society contracts out to experienced investigators.
*Barnaby Colt - Human male - Society manager. Hired by the society. He does a good job. He also enjoys the perks such as reduced rates at the member brothels, free shows and such. He serves at the discretion of the members.
 <BR>
===The Hell Gate===
(L-12 in park) The gate stands in a long greenspace in the center of the city. It is a rough hewn portal of near transparent netermetal with a dark opening at the center.
Through me the way to the suffering city;Through me the everlasting pain;Through me the way that runs among the Lost.Justice urged on my exalted Creator:Divine Power made me,The Supreme Wisdom and the Primal Love.Nothing was made before me but eternal thingsAnd I endure eternally.Abandon all hope - You Who Enter Here.
Walking into the gate will land you in the Fourth Circle of Hell before a bored Devil and his customs station. If you don't state your business quickly and with authority you become the day's entertainment.
None of this is secret or even hidden. The gate is not guarded. It guards itself.
<BR> 
===Hellreaver Baths=== 
(Z-45 yellow-green"DB") Public bathhouse. They also do massage, cut hair, and handle your hygiene needs. The bath is considered a sacrament of the Church of Kirt. While run by the church the bath is public. The whole of the bathhouse is stunningly beautiful. Fine art as you clean. The basic service of getting clean is a half mark. 
The place is jealously guarded by Sauroi. Any yelp from a bath attendant is investigated at once. Explanations better be swift.
A member of Kirt's Household if it comes up.
*Jenna - Gorian female - Bath supervisor, Cleric of Kirt, the Chosen of Kirt (Gorish order) - Broad and busty, Jenna is one of Kirt's harem. She is warm and motherly to the young women. She is usually nude and unarmed depending on the guard. Even off duty she bares her breasts as a mark of her clerical order.
*Bath attendants - Race varies female - Most are fairly young. Scrub your back, get towels, perform massage, cut hair, trim nails. Female, nude, and no body hair is the current style. These girls are housed and protected by Kirt.
*Guards - Sauroi gender varies - Two veteran Sauroi guard the bathhouse at all times.
<BR> 
===Hellsgate Inn===
(L-13 red "H") Tavern really it has no rooms for rent. The Hellsgate Inn is to the west of the Hell Gate park. It is the hangout of the Geryines. They have laid claim to the place and few other devils and fewer still mortals will darken the door.
The interior is bare wood with tables and benches. They keep it simple. The featured beverage is the Elcaka concoction known as "strong drink'. The stuff they tell you be wary of. It is said that drinking it will damn your soul as it is made from the tears of angels and the suffering of the damned. The latter is closer to the truth.
Formally a member of the Great Bazaar Business Association. With a bar full of devils it doesn't come up much.
*Joe - Human male - Bar Owner - Joe doesn't care who drinks there as long as they pay their tab. Devils are at least honest. It has been noted he does not perturb.
<BR> 
===Hinkelhaus Sausage===
(K-13 Lt Blue "S") Sausage in the Cotburg style. The best of the wurst. All kinds of sausage and cured meats from big round liverwurst, bacon, hams, and those hard little sausages that keep forever for the road.
Hinkelhaus Sausage is a member of Kirt's Household.
*Hans Hinkelhaus - Human male - Wurstmeister - A jolly man that loves feeding people. Good friends with Kasey. She got him out of a tight spot once.
<BR> 
===The House of Crafters===
(P-18 royal blue "C") Anthony can't leave bad enough alone. After rescuing several people in Hellsgate he set up a House. It is one of the more fortified houses and the main beneficiaries are orphans. Mothers are more than welcome, but he doesn't see many.
*Alise Allion - Human female - Head Cow - A local rescue from the slave market she has diligently worked to aid others. Mother to the increasing broods. She will put herself between the children and anything.
<BR> 
===The House of Healers===
(M-13 purple "H") Just off the Eyrian Palace this is a healer establishment that aids any that come through its doors. It is partisan to no one. The local gangs have a very firm custom that no one in a healer smock is bothered. They will need the services of the healer as well by and by. 
The House of Healers is part of the Eyrian Household. 
*Tullerfer - Half Elf male - Head Healer - A man dedicated to ending suffering in all forms. It's a tough posting.
<BR> 
===The House of Sustenance===
(H-11 lt. Blue "SB") It is a curious fact that Devils that spend a great deal of time on the prime material plane suffer for it. They need to feed off the life energy of mortals or return to Hell frequently. The feeding process is pleasurable, to devil and mortal alike, but draining and addictive to the mortal. Those so used for any length of time suffer permanent wisdom damage. 
The purpose of the House of Sustenance is to provide devils with that energy in a manner safe to the mortals. Previous to the House devils would buy mortals, used them up and eat them. The trade in "paramours" as it was called was destructive.
The Hospitalers of the Rose opened the House of Sustenance to stop that, and it has killed about 90% of that destructive practice. The paramours in the house receive regular restoration spells. and none is kept here very long. It is a frequent stop for the more impenitent of Darylaban's naughty wives.
*Lego - Avil male - Manager - Avils resemble half Centaurs with semi-precious stone hooves. In Lego's case Jasper. He is the main manager and interface the devils deal with. Lego use to be an imp. He transferred to the Centaurs some time ago.</P><P>Lego is inordinately fond of the Terran building toy Lego. His office and all the furniture in it are made of Lego. He is a master builder.
*Rana of Susan - Human female - Household Order of Suszan - Rana is one of those people that didn't fit elsewhere. She came to the Healer's collage with a difficult problem and ended up never leaving. She lacked the intellectual metal for a long term career as a healer so took up cleric instead, something she was suited for.
*Agia Guard - Agia gender varies - The Agia are the guardian Immortals of the Centaurs. There is a small body assigned to guard the House of Sustenance. Like Avils they resemble half Centaurs with semi-precious stone hooves. They are noted for the jeweled g-string "armor" they wear.
*Florina - Human female - Sex Worker - Florina is one of Daryl's naughty wives first brought here to work her out. Thing is she likes the work. The rough sex even the biting. She didn't want to leave and has proven to have the stamina to continue the work without harm, as long as she gets those regular restorations.
*The Staff - Mostly Human mostly female - No one stays here long. The work is rough, and all are volunteers.
<BR> 
===Incaries Estate===
(H/I-8 "MI") The home of Magain Incaries, the slave dealer. She never leaves this place even to manage her own business. Within are all the bare luxuries that anyone would ever want. She is said to be incredibly rich.
All the servants in this house are women. Her Overseer is the only person from the outside she will see. She sees no other guests and does not entertain at all. Only servants pass the gates. 
*Magain Incaries - Human female - Owner of the Incaries Slave Market - She is a woman with a heart of clay. Her overseers run everything and are scrupulously honest. She will know. Fact is she never even darkens the door of the place. She is stunningly beautiful and has all the charm of a cold.
<BR> 
===Jansen Estate===
(J-16 green “j”) The home of Hass Jansen, Exotic slaver. The house is run by his Exotic pets. He loves them dearly but does not really see them as people in an equal way. All the girls are Exotics that came up for sale at his own shop and he ended up keeping. He has no wife or children.
*Hass Jansen - Human male - Full stats in Jansen's Exotic Delights.
*Kara - Pony Exotic female - Major Domo - Kara is not Jansen's favorite in bed, but she has a head for management and drifted into the position of running his household. She is sweet without a mean bone in her body. The only thing that keeps her from taking total advantage of him. She typically wears nothing.
*Shara - Tiger Exotic female - Favorite - Shara gets the pretty jewels and most of the Master's attention. Soft and to his liking. The other girls are on the jealous side, but if something happens to Shara, Kara points out, he would likely get rid of all of them, messily.</P><P>Shara is a typical cat doing no more than she must and as the favored lay she does damn little. She again wears nothing but jewels.
*Harem Girls - Cat and Deer Exotic females - They do the work of the house and fill Jansen's bed when required. All are nude and unarmed.
<BR> 
===The Jasmine Garden===
(J-9 blue "JG") A house of joy owned by Darylaban, the Ane Divine Servant of Suszan McDonald. The Jasmine Garden is known for its mix of artists, exotics, and "women of unfortunate character". Darylaban uses the brothel to allow some of the women he has rescued to work off their debt, if they are so inclined. No one is forced to do sex work, it shows in their performance.
The House is just that. All the staff live there. It is a multistory affair and everyone including the help has their own room.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Maria Consqeila Mendez - Human female - Madam - She keeps to the innkeeper role. Only Daryl graces her bed. She was picked for shear toughness and her abilities as a manager. She is always dressed in yummy "rip this off me" outfits. 
*Courtesans - Race varies, female - They are trained to a high standard. Two thirds are exotics rescued from various locations and circumstances. Various bovines and cervies, rabbits, foxes, and a horse girl.
*Other Service Women - Mostly Human females - The women of unfortunate character. Naughty wives that should have known better. These women cost less than the real artists. They are working off debt. All are willing however.
*The Help - Race varies female - Women that don't service. Many of these are rescues as well, but no naughty wives.
<BR> 
===Johnson's Estate===
(I-16 Green "J") Johnson is Prince of the Blackguard, the elite Geryines unit that is the personal guard of Mephistopheles himself. 
From the outside it is rather plain. A wall, a house that sticks up over the wall. Inside is a garden of earthly, and earthy delights. Hot and cold running sex, savory foods to delight the palate, endless drink. Hey, he is already in Hell. Might as well get some mileage from those deadly sins.
This is Johnson's "vacation" home. He has enough pull to get multipresence and pretty much has a free ticket to be on the prime.
*Johnson - Geryines male - Minor god, Prince of the Blackguard - One of the few princes that Mephistopheles allows who is not a circle lord. The commander of his personal guard is what he wants him to be.</P><P>As a mortal Johnson was a soldier that enjoyed war a bit too much. As a devil he is no different, but likes the sins that most soldiers dream of instead of those they do.</P><P>In spite of a reputation for wallowing in vice, mainly those of the lower classes sex, food, and drink. He is a rough if charismatic man. He treats fairly with any that treat fairly with him and will pick his friends where he will, regardless of origin or mortal state. For those with a strong stomach his parties are a must.
<BR> 
===Lorby's Flop===
(H/I-9 black) The rooms are dirt cheap, the quality matches the price. If you want the room pest free you need to clean it. The only time Lorby cleans is when someone leaves, or dies there.
	
Lorby's Flop is a member of the Hedonist Street Society
*Lorby - Tiefling male - He resembles a puce man-frog. He isn't a pretty mix. For all that he is a decent neighbor and a decent sort. If he names you a friend your back is secure.
<BR> 
===Machiavelli's Pleasure Dome===
(H-13 red) Duke of Hell. Machiavelli resides at the Palace of Hell. This location is for those quiet little parties you don't want your borish fellow cow orkers from crashing. Which in the case of some of them, is all of them.
No one lives here not even a maintenance staff. Everything is brought it the party held and then cleaned up and locked up. 
<BR> 
===Nasha's Livery Stable===
(J-10 orange “N”) Board and rent horses. Farrier work and some general blacksmithing. The second floor is loft for hay storage and some residence rooms. 
Nasha runs the business from her second floor office. A mixed bag of horse care and cheap rooms. The rooms are four walls a roof, no maid, no board. The staff knows that rooms are even cheaper if you are shagging the boss. She isn't too hard on the eyes.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society. 
*Nasha - Human female - Landlord - Nasha runs the business and manages to keep the bottom line out of the red. A boozy middle aged “broad”. She has a thing for strong young men the kind black smithing produces.
<BR> 
===O Sýllogos Drámas===
(H-9 red “O") A Greek tradition theater. Big on masks and formality. Comedies, tragedies, they bring the Greek tradition to the Eyrian classical theater form with reasonable success. The plays are often topical and political. 
O Sýllogos Drámas is a member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Lysander Kanaikos - Human male - Artist in residence - A past master at the Greek form he doesn't just play the old masters he writes new and relevant materiel. Materiel that has gotten him death threats.
<BR> 
===The Palace of Ivan===
(M/N-12 "Eyrie") Ivan is one of the two official princes of the city. He represents the Eyrian Empire the other official power behind Hellsgate.
The Palace is not large. Ivan keeps no household here but treats the location as a remote office. While the structure is plenty grand it is not large or roomy. A few offices and a grand but understand audience hall. 
Those unfamiliar with Ivan consider his influence in the city to be minor, a mere figurehead. These people do not realize that his major influence is with the other Prince of the City. Robastiphor does not treat Ivan lightly. It is only with the continued cooperation of the Eyrian Empire that Hellsgate could exist. Ivan's influence is in keeping the city livable at all. Because of him the law of Hell does not have primacy here.
		
Any that seek the aid of the Eyrian Prince will find they have an open hearing. He is not interested in those that are seeking advantage, but those that are being oppressed will find an advocate.
The Palace is manned by several members of the Legion of the Dammed, and Ivan's own Immortals the Valkur. 
*Ivan Dmitrivich - Phoenix male - Greater God, Patron of Love and Creation, Knight of Eyrie Prince of the City- Ivan is the son of a Novimeer merchant. Both he and is twin bother adventured in Abba Sanctuary, both ended up as Phoenixes. It was quick for both of them as well. They were among the first Phoenixes the house had made. Ivan was also the first to complete the set of god balls and gain dietyhood. Ivan was instrumental in freeing Abba Eecreeana from his madness and in the great restoration of the Phoenix race.</P><P>Ivan is one of the quieter members of the Imperial household. He is neither a King or a holder of political office. He is the chief designer and creator of the current Woodmanor palace. The solid glass domes could have been made no other way.</P><P>Personally he is much the personification of his powers. Or rather his powers are the primal expression of his personality. He is a Don Juan enticing women to give him a tumble. He is however picker than you might suspect. When it is easy, you get picky. He loves to make things and will practice the crafts he knows. Often he will not resort to primal power unless it is impossible by normal means, or time is of essence. He does supply the Woodmanor magic shop, but quietly. Few people realize it is him.</P><P>His ability to create beings is unmatched. Ivan is one of the few that can bring forth complete souls from nothing. Each is a masterwork. Indeed, he is the only god known that can make a personal servant. Something he will do only with good cause.
*Carmen - Human female - Legion of the Dammed - No last name, she left that on the battlefields of the Third Undying war. A hard woman with a soft core. If she catches you hurting the Innocent you will pay. 
*Margain Soulgoard - Human male - Legion of the Dammed - The name sounds pretentious, but any devil that has been in the city any time shudders at the sound. The man takes positive delight in putting down devils that break the rules.
*Alldilon Swiftblade - Half Elf male - Legion of the Dammed - Member of the legion or not Alldilon has maintained his sense of humor. He believes it is the only link he has to any humanity. He has been noted for wisdom.
<BR> 
===The Palace of Robastiphior===
(K/L-12 "Hell") A palace worthy of one of the Princes of Hell. Vast area, hundreds of rooms, huge feasting halls, and secret passages. The place will not disappoint. The Prince lives large in the life of an oriental despot. Nothing is refused him and there is nothing he cannot have. This is the home and headquarters of Hell's Prince of the City. Robastiphior's official position in Hell is Prince of Hellsgate. He is one half of what government Hellsgate lays claim to.
As one might expect of a Hellish palace the palace politics are the snakeist snake pit you can find. Petty positions are fought over with the guile and subterfuge you would expect to be reserved for major kingdoms. But as ever the case, the less important the stakes, the harder they are fought over.
Make no mistake Robastphior hears all the gossip and knows all the plans. He takes no action unless they foolishly try to mitigate his will or threaten him. 		
Officially every devil in the city looks to him and must listen to him. There are a few that take objection to this idea and if he gets wind of it there will be, no I can't say it. 
*Robastiphior: "Human" male - Major God, Prince of Hellsgate - "Bob" as his intimates call him is the consummate glad-handing politician. He is always running for your best friend. More-so the campaign means something to him. You get no dark and brooding Lord of Darkness here. Quite the contrary shine the lights, start the cameras. Let the show begin.</P><P>It has been said that the brighter the light, the darker the shadows and Robastphior is the case study for that. While he is the smiling friend to all, his operatives that see to his will are the most conniving that Hell can produce. No devil farts in Hellsgate that Robastphior does not know about. If it matters, actions will be taken. Outside of that his position is laissez-faire in the extreme. If you do not threaten the position of Hell, the existence of Hellsgate, or him, you are golden.
<BR> 
===Patorian's Estate===
(G/H-15 Dk. blue “P”) Patorian is the General of Hellsgate. This is his primary residence in the city. The large multi-story manor is run as a military camp, from the Lord's harem to the lowest slave. Whim, is not something allowed. To the mortal slave he is one of the better Hell lords to have to deal with. That is better, not good. In any case casual abuse is not tolerated, draconian discipline however, is.
<BR> 
===Pennysilver Exotics===
(H-8 red “P”) Seller of fine does. Both kinds, deer and rabbit. Pennysilver sells female rabbit and deer of both gender exotics of the highest quality. They are not only attractive they are educated, as much as they can be. neither cross is noted for brains. What can be said is the produce is stable and well bred. 
The business will sell directly or to dealers he trusts. Brom does not want “his girls” going to unkind masters.
A member of the Northwest Society.
*Bromwich Pennysilver - Human male - A magician of much experience. He has made his money with his skills as a breeder not adventuring. Ergo he is not a hard man. Bromwich (Called Borm) by intimates) is active in Hellsgate society. No recluse or mysterious figure. 
*Henna Pennysilver - Human female - Bromwich's wife - A beautiful former concubine now a refined society lady. Mother of their five children the works. They are a loving and supportive couple.
<BR> 
===The Pit===
(I-10 Purple “P”) Gladiatorial pit fighting and animal blood sport. They are open five nights a week from about the sixth hour of the day until long into the night. Gladiatorial fights are held only two nights a week. The other three are devoted to various blood sport, from dog and cock fighting, bear baiting (when they can get a bear), and more exotic animals.
The majority of sentient combatants are slave gladiators. However they will host fights by people with grudges. Fights can be anything from fists to blades to the death. They do not favor the grotesque fights of forcing slaves to fight or die as is common in other pits. All the gladiators are people that like to fight.
Gladiators are housed in the attached rooming area, and train on off days. There is a cleric in residence to heal the worst wounds. Osman does not like his fighters dying.
There is booze available stronger intoxicates are not encouraged. The only sex for sale would be free agents that Oaman does not like.
The point of the whole matter is the wagering. Osman sets odds, mostly fairly. And runs all betting. The fight bill is posted the day before and wagers taken up to an hour before the scheduled fight. Anyone caught taking outside bets is introduced to the gladiators.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Tarrand Osman - "half avian" male - Owner - He has the looks of a minimal half avian. His wings are a dusky gray, his complexion nearly avian mahogany. Personally he is a smooth and silky agreeable type until crossed and then the Hell comes out. His temper is legendary. Survivors don't cross it twice. He is a clumsy flier and doesn't like to be seen trying. 
*Pierces Kentaries - Human male - Cleric of Ares - Boozy and disheveled this less than successful cleric stays in favor by serving the fighters. It is barely enough. They attend his worship services more out of courtesy than zeal.
*The Fighters - Race and gender vary - Yes he has female gladiators. Very popular. Most are male. Race matters little. Whichever Osman thinks are good for the the Pit.
<BR> 
===The Player's Rooming House===
(J-10 yellow “p”) A cheap but clean boarding house favored by actors. They serve breakfast as actors are on the job in the afternoon and evenings. A cold dinner awaits the weary player that comes back after dark. There is nothing fancy here. Room arraigned around a central court, a dining room, kitchen and a bath.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Connie Grim - Human female - Landlady - Name aside a fussy and cheerful woman that takes care of the actors in her change. A bit the mother hen.
<BR> 
===Preigan's Gang===
(Q-16 orange "P") Located on the east side this gang of children has some secret and powerful backing. The majority of the kids are between 8 and 12. They specialize in the helpless and vulnerable including lessor child gangs. The MO is robbery and kidnap with the victims turning up in the slave market if they are seen at all. The poor are targeted ransom is never even suggested.
<BR> 
===Sargon's===
(J-15 red “S”) A tavern and fighting pit solely frequented by devils, usually the worst of the sort. The fights are slaves forced to fight to the death. They get fairly even matches, men, children, pregnant women the more scared and reluctant the fighters the better. The loser gets eaten. Winners if the crowd approves sufficiently get tossed on the street. If not they are saved for another day. 
The booze is vile, Elacca is available, the food is sentient flesh, the company nasty. No mortal you want to know would come here and many Devils you would want to know will not. The typical client is the lower class of what is allowed out of Hell. 
Part of the Hell Faction
*Sargon - Gerynies female - Publican - Rude crude and classless. Robastiphior knows what she is doing and as it is an outlet and containment of the baser urges of the Devils she is allowed to continue, and minimally protected.
<BR> 
===The Sauroi Inn===
(L/M-10 green “SH”) A Sauroi sized inn. Half of the rooms in this Inn are build for really big people. The common room likewise is huge. A little piece of home for visiting Sauroi.
The common room tables are normal sized even if the ceilings accommodate people 14 foot tall. Most of his tavern trade is not Sauroi.
A member of the Kirt Household 
*Artimus Meddleton - Human male - Innkeeper - Nope, not run by Sauroi. Artimus and his family keep the place running with the occasional "runaway" slave from the meat shops. Artimus is a man that affects a casual air. Your business becomes his business. An effort is made to be in the city but not of the city.
*Maysong Meddleton - Human female - Innkeeper, Artimus' wife - A gentle woman of stunning beauty. Some have questioned her mortality. A fey origin is hinted at. Maybe she just got lucky. May handles the domestic end of the innkeeping.
<BR> 
===The Shrine of Damian===
(P-17 black “D”) This is the location of the hovel in which Damian Emporer of Moreland was born. He has commanded the site be made a shrine to the aid and protection of street children and to advance his own interests in the city. 
A small body of priests serve here. Equally divined between those that serve children and those that see than the name of Damian is not forgotten in Hellsgate. The members of each group are not exclusive from the other.
The Shrine of Damian is its own faction.
*Blessed Padsha Gorgan - Human male - Blessed of Damian - Padaha is the head priest of the shrine. He juggles all the various duties. A warm man that genuinely likes children he is implacable in his service to Damien.  Cross him and all the warmth drains away.  Like most of those posted here his not merely a priest and has adventured.
<BR> 
===The Slapstick Tavern===
(I-9 red “s”) Drink, light food, heavy on the theater themed decor. A popular after show watering hole or lunch spot for the players themselves.
A member of the Hedonist Street Society.
*Kaliel Wingsong - Half Elf female - Publican - Pleasant cheerful type, Easy to work for. This gig beats swinging a sword for a living. That can get you killed.
*Bar Girls - Race varies females - Free women, most are decent lookers.
<BR> 
===The Slaver's Society===
(J-16 orange) One of the smallest but richest of the various friendly societies. The slavers stick together in competition. What they lack in numbers they compensate for in budget. They hire effective guards. They need to. They are the least popular people in the city.
		
The hall is not a large one. Mainly a place to hire guards and hold the occasional meeting. 
*Typical Guard - Race and gender vary - Loyal to the paycheck.
<BR> 
===The South Gate Inn===
(L-19/20 lt blue "S") A big inn right at the south gate of the city. A big rambling place that has been added to several times over the years. The common room is popular and quite large.
Decent rooms, decent food and decent prices. They do not strive to impress, but rather to be good. The help is cheerful and pretty. A point is made of that. Also rentable.
They are a member of the The South Merchant Society
*Kanathoth - Human male - Innkeeper - A magician of no great talent but it helps his more preferred profession of innkeeper. 20 years ago he came to the city to make a fortune and never left the Inn he spent the first night in. Two years later he had the Landlord's black-eyed daughter as his wife. Ten years later he owns the place It worked out and there was a much lower chance of getting killed.
*Bess - Human female - That black-eyed sultry daughter, now happy wife and mother. Kanathoth handles the guests she handles the business. 
*The Help - Mostly Human females - Serve, clean, fill beds. All are slave girls bought locally.
<BR> 
===The South Merchants Society===
(No location) One of the many neighborhood friendly society operating in Hellsgate. A level up from an outright gang and not quite a formal guild. They operate south of the Great Bazaar.
Society hired fighters patrol the area and look out for members. Most are merchant but there are a number of private citizens in the organization, mostly the employees or family of member merchants.
The South Merchant Society contracts with the Gerrinyes for guard duty. The society’s alert call is well known. Few dare use it in vain or without paying dues. While the guard will save you first, if you are not entitled to services they will take it out of you after. The Society has no opinion on that.
*Common Gerrinyes - any gender - When working for the South Merchants they wear their livery. It's an easy source of mortal gold. Gerynies are only one of two devil types that commonly wear clothing.
<BR> 
===Street Patrol===
(Based out of The Palace of Robastiphior) Contrary to the thoughts of some Hellsgate does have a city guard. That patrol is the Geyrines. The toughest city guards you will ever find. In numbers even Hellish nobles listen to them. They are mainly concerned with order not justice. Street gangs wisely melt when they come around. Few people they "arrest" ever see a jail. 
The heaviest patrols are on the south west side, followed by the bazaar and the North side. They barely patrol the east side. An average patrol is five.
*Common Gerrinyes - any gender - Most patrol in the usual uniform. Gerynies are only one of two devil types that commonly wear clothing.
<BR> 
===Talaliniel's House===
(I-10 teal “T”) Tavern, inn, and brothel. The main service is the large and jolly tavern that manages to be Elven style without being anywhere near a tree. The huge taproom is broken into smaller more intimate areas for conversation and privacy. Right angles are avoided when at all possible. 
Second she rents rooms. Decent rooms again in a warm Elven style. Prices are moderate. Privacy is the commodity here. She doesn't stack guests several to the room.
Lastly is sex for rent. The various serving girls,all of Elven blood, usually half Elven are yours for the night for a fee. Generally they are willing and cheerful about it. Talaliniel does not tolerate abuse of the girls. Take that someplace else.
	A member of the Hedonist Street Society. 
*Talalinial - Calaquendi female - Former male. After an adventuring incident switched his gender she tried it out and decided she liked girl better. She still likes girls too.</P><P>She is a bit on the sociopathic side. She has no problem exploiting other women for her gain. Her property, they do as she tells them. She does take good care of the girls however and tolerates no abusive behaviors. Treat her girls badly and you'll end up one. You might even like it, she did. 
<BR> 
===Temple of Mephistopheles===
(J-12 purple "M") Well of course. Devils are not big on worship but there are mortals in the city and being the client of Mephistopheles is nearly as good as being the client of Kirt.
The Temple provides the usual services to the Subjects of the Master or those that pay for them. The latter are more common.
*Iden O'Croc - Human male - Priest of Mephistopheles - An easy going everyone's friend type with a keen sense of survival. 
*Ethne O'Croc - Human female - Priest of Mephistopheles - Edan's wife and fellow priest. She is the more cunning of the pair.
<BR> 
===Timbore's Taproom===
(K-16 blue "T") A large tavern off the Great Bazaar. Timbore's draw is the near constant entertainment. From about the 4th hour of the day until close he will have some manner of entertainer in the place. Timbore's Taproom is a jolly good time for all.
The other merchants would love to know Timbore's source of the endless stream of musicians, dancers and jongolers that past through his business that no one else can find to hire.
The upper floors of the building are residential rentals. Timbore's rates are reasonable, the noise is a distraction, you get use to it. There is an upper floor court yard, an unusual feature. 
Timbore's Taproom is a member of the Great Bazaar Business Association
*Timbore - Human male - A gruff man with a big grin slapped on his face. He plays the jovial host well for someone so generally...unlikeable.
<BR> 
===Varn's Hell Tours===
(L-11 blue "V") No he is not kidding. Varn Hell Reaper is a powerful adventurer that has leave to enter Hell and 'take' rogue devils or beasts. He can hire anyone he wishes to come with him. As long as you abide by the rules you can profit from the taking. You also take the risks. This is not pleasure trip.
Varn runs several "tours" a year as he needs to harvest bits for his wife's enchanting. 
*Varn Hell Reaper - Human male - Owner - Adventurer, seldom adventures. Varn is noted as having a chest for his chest ,and being married to the point it repels succubuses He runs Varn's Hell Tours on the side gathering materials for his wife's crafting. He has a warrant from the Lord of Hell himself to harvest rogue devils and creatures of the plane.
<BR> 
===Yanos' Residence House===
(I-9 Dk. Blue “Y”) Yanos changes over average for a boarding house, but the Residence has nice rooms, an open tavern, and a bath. They feed you two meals a day, your choice which two and in a tavern setting, not the usual boarding house rush. And they feed you when you're hungry not be there or miss out. The place is usually full, it must be working. 
A member of the Hedonist Street Society. 
*Yanos - Human male - I need more names? Built like a wall. A black haired pile of muscle that prefers to use his brain.
*Gina - Human female - Yanos' Wife - The joy in the man's life. Threaten her and he will come down hard. She practices mostly for his benefit. She will do little things for the residents. Gina is the neighborhood Yenta. She knows all the gossip. She dispenses small magics and advice to the local women.
<BR> 
==The Palace of Kirt Hellheaver==
(M/N-8/9 "Kirt") It is said that if you catch the great dome just right in the light you can see it shimmer, bot from the heat or haze, but from its multi-planer nature. Kirt's palace is the central location of the North Precinct. Both in importance and in size. It is a town with in a city.
Kirt keeps a major household here, more or less. Kirt has only one household with many gates into same, not all of them on Greyhawke.
Kirt is the third major power in the city. Not one of the founding powers, but since he became a god he is a presence in Hellsgate you can not ignore. Kirt is very protective of those that swear to his loyalty and wearing the badge of Kirt's house is a much a surety as any person can get.
Kirt is considered the controlling power of the north of the city, and since he became that the north has grown the quickest of any precinct.
*Kirt Hellreaver - Sauroi male (green) - Greater God, Patriarch of the Sauroi, Lord of Life & Death, Patron of Adventures, Protector of Gor, King of the Sauriolands & The North - The first thing most people think about Kirt is intimidating. At 12 foot, with his draconic features, and the glowing eyes, he is a frightening sight for even the prepared. Those that know him discount appearance. He is known as a fair and just person, who will give you honest advice, no matter what. He is caring for those he takes into his change, and unrelenting in defense of his own.</P><P>Kirt surrendered his position in the Eyrian court, he was a Knight, when he became a god and the King of his own country. However he still hangs around the court and is welcomed as an old friend. He has many adventuring buddies in the court. If Tesral asked for a favor that did not impact the Sauroi lands he would gladly do it.
*Brett - Sauroi female (gold) - Demigod, Patron of Saruoi Women, Queen of the Sauroilands - 13' 2" 366 Black Hair, glowing blue eyes, gold scaled complexion Slender build, hair worn wild in the Sauroi manner. She wears either the Clerical vestments of Kirt, or nothing.</P><P>Brett is just your average Sauroi that caught Kirt's eye as a comely female. The fact that she is one of his priests did not hurt. After a brief courtship he took her as his formal mate, and Queen of the Sauroilands.</P><P>Brett quickly realized what life as "Mrs. God" was going to mean. She would be held up as the perfect example of Sauroi femininity, deservedly or not. She would be beseeched for aid she might not be able to give. She brought this up to Kirt and he saw the sound reasoning behind her concerns and with her permission elevated her to the status of a demigod.</P><P>Brett is a typical female of the species, and, a fact that surprises many non-Sauroi, taller than her green mate. She is deeply in love with her husband, but also has an eye to the practical matter of his unequaled status in the community. You cannot land a better provider than god after all.
===The Religious Household===
*Aidea & Andrea - Goran females (twins) - Personal Servants to Kirt - 5' 10" 147# Red hair, gray eyes, dark complexion Slender build, F breasts hair worn to their shoulders. They wear what fantasies they can come up with from the cloth and furs supplied</P><P>The twins were given to Kirt in appeasement after he demonstrated clearly just how much god he was. The Chief was glad to get off that easy. The girls where destined to be sacrificed to the spirits anyway, at least it wasn't him.</P><P>Kirt received the girls very young age, only 13 years old and barely women. They were allowed the free run of the Harem, and Kirt had no real plans for the pair, until they asked him when they where to be sacrificed. He even then was reluctant, but sensed the innocent willingness and lack of false assumptions about how it would be done, and what would happen to them. It would hurt, they would be dead, and that is what was meant to be. So, he took them. It was then he learned about the twin link on Gor, and he was glad he did.</P><P>The girls are cheery sorts, but serious about sacrifice. It hurts and you are not meant to enjoy it, but with Krit it is very good. Kirt even makes then alive again, at least so far.
*Freda Bach - Hartaur female - Holy Attendant to Kirt - 5'8" 320 Light fawn hair, body is russet with a white belly and zebra stripes on the legs, russet hair, forest green eyes and a fair complexion. Slender build with full medium breasts. Her hair is worn loose to mid-back. She wears halter tops or short shirts.</P><P>Freda was one of the women taken in Hari's raid on the SS. She was given to Toshira from the start. He turned her into one of his deergirls, and turned her loose in the hunting park. She was caught once and impregnated for her "carelessness". Kirt took her at the same time he took Katrina. He also aborted her pregnancy. Other than giving her an all season libido he has left her in the form in which he found her.</P><P>Freda remains shy in spite of years of careful attention. The trauma of the short time in Toshira's hands has left its mark. She depends on Kirt for her direction in life. She does as he tells her, and lets him understand for her. She no longer jumps at every shadow, but is much more comfortable when Kirt is near.</P><P>Kirt can do anything he wants to her, and she willingly accepts it as her due. He is careful not to push her over the edge as she has no more that one sacrifice in her, and no recovery after that.</P><P>Freda's adopted daughter, conceived by Lenore and born by herself is grown and doing well.</P><P>Other: secretary, decorative calligraphy
*Bea, Beth, & Betty - Goren females (triplets) - Personal Servants to Kirt - 6'0" 180 Sable brown hair, violet eyes, cream skin Medium build, All the right curves for a D cup with F cups Their hair has been never cut and falls to their knees. They wear anything that suits the mood or Kirt.</P><P>Kirt saved the three girls from the clutches of a devil worshiping shaman. The village chief gave one of them to Kirt. First; to make him aware of them and second; to thwart the shaman's plan to sacrifice them to his dark spirit. The plan worked to perfection. Kirt stomped the shaman and was given the other two triplets by the grateful Chief.</P><P>The three girls, raised to be given in sacrifice found fulfillment in serving Kirt. All three of the young women are most willing and helpful. They are possessed of a cheerful and joyous spirit.</P><P>The triplet link is common among identical multiple births on Gor, and is on the emotional level. When more than one of the girls feels something at the same time the result is a feedback loop that increases the effect of the emotion felt.</P><P>Other: Bea - dance, Beth - song, Betty - cittern
*Cornela - Centaur female- Personal Servant to Kirt - 7'6" 1200 White body, platinum hair, brow eyes, fair skin Medium build with smooth curves and full breasts. She wears jewelry and naught else.</P><P>Cornela was a gift to Kirt from Molly when he was still a mortal, a Centaur that wanted Kirt to eat her. Kirt was so close to godhood at the time that she invoked certain reactions, from both of them. Kirt put her in stasis until he was a god. She is his near companion, never far from his side.</P><P>Cornela herself is a cheerful girl. She would rather be with Kirt than anyplace else, and sacrifice is her, well reason for living. Kirt's will is hers, totally, the perfect servant. Able to give honest opinion and advice, and still wholeheartedly do the will of the Lord.
*Cynthia, Cecelia, Candace, & Clarisse - Goran females (qyad) - Personal Servants to Kirt - 5' 10" 168 Black hair, blue eyes, dusky complexion Slender build, FF breasts, they wear their hair to the shoulder. The girls wear typical harem dress, which is highly eclectic.</P><P>The Four Identical girls where born in the Harem and raised to be Kirt's personal servants. They where trained from an early age that this was their proper place in life. They where eager and could hardly wait to be old enough to give to him. The four girls where brought along slowly, little gifts first and full consummation only once they where ready. It was a totally successful experiment in raising personal servants.</P><P>In spite of identical looks the girls are as varied in personality as one would expect for girls to be. Cynthia is the ringleader, the brash and forward one. Cecelia is her spiritual balance, urging caution, and reluctant to try new things. Candace is a bit of a tease, as close to a trouble maker as the gang has. Clarisse is the intellectual and is usually found in front of a book unless her sisters tear her away.</P><P>Other: The girls share the physic link common to identical births on Gor
*Elaine - Goran female - Personal Servants to Kirt - 6'2" 	260 Platinum blond hair, ice blue eyes, milk white skin Medium build, F cup. Her hair is worn straight to middle of back. She wears harem garb or full cover outside.</P><P>Elaine was given to Kirt at age 20 and still a virgin. Elaine's coloration, or rather the lack of it, had caused the men to shun her. Their tastes running toward the darker, "normal" women. A natural for giving away when the time came to present this new god with his due.</P><P>Elaine found that the feared god was a gentle being that loved her in spite of his fearsome nature and large size. She loved in return and her love became sacrifice when she willingly gave herself to be eaten. She gives herself to be eaten every chance she gets.</P><P>Elaine enjoys all the privilege of Kirt's inner circle. She is very much a physical person, prone to touching and loving to be touched.
*Janelle - Goran female - Personal Servant to Kirt - 6'6" 270 Champagne gold hair, hazel eyes, fair skin Medium build, F cup. She wears her hair loose to knees. She wears loose gowns or caftans.</P><P>Janelle came to Kirt's attention as a tale told to him by Sophie. She was gang raped by the men at 12 (their solution to who got her) and was dead from too many babies before she came to term. Kirt decided to flex some of those godly powers people keep telling him he has. He dug the body up, resurrected her and added her to his harem. It took him weeks of patient psychic work to heal the scars of her rape and death. By the time he was done the girl loved him.</P><P>Janelle is willing to do anything Kirt wants, as long as she can touch him. Even the pain of sacrifice is tolerable, as long as she is tight against Kirt. A shy girl, extremely slow to trust anyone she does not know. She is more at ease in the company of women, and strange men send her running for Kirt. 
*Kardonmen - Blue Sauroi male - Lifemaster of the Church of Kirt - 12' 6" 370 Blonde hair, red eyes, Light blue scaling Medium build, hair worn roached. He wears the clerical vestments of his order</P><P>Kardonmen was one of the first Sauroi to worship Kirt. He was certainly the first to gain his attention with sacrifice. His gift of the human girl taking in the put-down of a peasant uprising was more than a slight surprise. It was then that Kirt decided that he had better take charge of this thing before it got out of hand. First, eat the girl, then write The Templet of Days. Kardonmen just figured he needed some advantage, after all, he was not the strongest or smartest of his group. He willingly took the ordination as the first priest of a hero cum rising god.</P><P>Kardonmen has not regretted the decision. There have been dark days, the Battle of Kandor Plain for example, but Kirt has stood faithful beside those that chose to follow. The Exodus was the crowning glory, a land the Sauroi owed no one for, a land of their own. Personal reward has also followed faithfulness. Kardonmen is no longer the least of his fellows. He is the Lifemaster of the Church. 
*Lenore - Human female - Holy Attendant, Kirt's Pet - 5'9" 150 Golden blond hair, forest green eyes, fair skin Slender curvy build with ample breasts. She has wavy hair worn loose to knees. She wears bombshell outfits to display her body or goes nude. Whatever she wants in private. Kirt uses her to display his vast jewelry collection.</P><P>Lenore was the slave of a magician and pedophile. She tried to steal the Golden Griffin from Kirt's bar of the name. Her former master told her she could leave if she brought him that object. As the Griffin has an interesting curse or two on it, she failed. Kirt gave her a chance to be useful to him and she did by displaying her unique sexual talents. Her vagina had been modified to 12" long and her womb removed. Kirt kept her and finding out her age (16) and when this was done to her (6) did unpleasant things to her former owner.</P><P>Lenore is, to anyone outside the inner circle, Kirt's "pet", an empty-headed ornament he drags along. She is however, a keen observer of everything that happens in her sight or hearing. Kirt consults with her after meetings and social events to get her opinion and views on the people and actions.</P><P>Kirt and his people worked with Lenore to repair the vast damage done to her by her former owner. She was unemotional to a fault and never showed more than a hint of pain. They have been successful in a much as her pain sense has returned to normal. She can however, fake any emotion or personality desired. This is never any more than skin deep. The only thing see does care for are her books and Kirt himself. His caring manner has won the girl's love.
*Lissa - Goran female - Personal Servant to Kirt - 6' 0" 225 Black hair, green eyes, medium complexion Medium build FF breast. Her hair reaches to her waist. She wears no clothing, unless it is cold.</P><P>Lissa came to Kirt because she was 28. She felt she was passed child bearing and without purpose. She wanted Kirt to eat her rather than wait for the men of her native village to decide to get around to it. Kirt though she smelled good, so he did, alive. After He finished rubbing his butt from the kick in the pants he resurrected her, knocked a few years off and explained to her just how useful she was.</P><P>Lissa loves for Kirt to eat her. She wears no clothing so she is always ready for supper, as supper. Lissa is a pleasant and helpful woman when not on the dinner table. She is willing to help with what ever needs her help. She takes no privilege from her status as a personal servant when it comes to shared chores.
*Lydia - Goran female - Holy Attendant, Bloodmaster & Lifemaster of Gor - 6' 0" 180 Dark brown hair, black eyes, dusky complexion Medium build, FF breasts, wears her hair to the middle of her back. She wears Kirt's Priestly vestments for Gor, rich furs or textiles with bare breasts. She wears the mark of a holy woman.</P><P>Lydia was one of the multitude to girls sent to Kirt after he established himself as god over Gor. Lydia however was different. She volunteered for the monthly breast sacrifice, every month. On questioning her dedication to the practice Kirt found she considered it her duty. His intervention saved her from becoming a meal. It was better in the Chief's mind to send a gift, and rid himself of an "aged" (27) female than to eat her and not send a gift. Kirt tested her dedication by requesting the sacrifice of her womanhood. She gave him everything he asked for, as was willing to give more. At this point he restored her body and made her the first priestess. She started the practice of all Gorish priests being female, and giving a sacrifice of their breasts before joining.</P><P>Lydia is serious to a fault. She takes her duty to Kirt as first and only in her life. She can be teased into having fun, but only among the harem or with Kirt. She is one of a handful of non Sauroi Bloodmasters.
*Marlin Reavershand - half elf female - Divine Servant to Kirt - Appears to be 20 years old 6'0" 155 White hair, blue-green eyes, deep metallic gold tan complexion. Slender build. She wears her hair straight to her shoulder. She wears Kirt's vestments cut above the knees. </P><P>The daughter of an Elven healer and a pirate captain that took and raped her, she lived aboard her father's ship until the age of 8, when her mother was finally able to poison the man and effect their escape. She took up adventuring as a young adult and gained notoriety in the second Undying War.</P><P>She was rewarded for her deeds with a chateau overlooking the sea and settled down for a quiet retirement following the war. Fifty years later she decided that retirement was not all it's cracked up to be and again took up adventuring. It was shortly after this that she accepted an offer by Kirt to become an instructor at his school. Marlin quickly discovered that the two of them were much alike. Respect for the green guy blossomed into love and she became his Personal Servant.</P><P>While she inherited her father's temper, she was well schooled by her mother to think before acting. She is quiet, deliberate and sometimes moody. Quite capable of killing an opponent, she takes no joy in it. Her tastes run toward the finer things, silks, fine jewelry and artwork, good crystal and wines, etc.</P><P>In her Bardic capacity she will often lead audiences in song or conversation. Most find her quite entertaining even though she has allowed them to do most of the work.</P><P>Other: She has one son, Jason, by Kirt.
Category:Greyhawke
Category:Greyhawke Gazetteer
Category:Cities
Category:Unfinished Articles