Raam (WatW)

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The ancient home of Tarandas's first school, Raam remains one of the leading cities for psionic research. Dozens of small colleges, circles, and orders reside here. studying the works of Tarandas and expanding the knowledge of the Way. A number of these groups are little more than misguided cults, but the largest organizations are making excellent progress.
The most prestigious psionic school in Raam, and possibly the entire Tyr region. is the Psiumarkh. This ancient school is descended directly from the order founded by Tarandas herself more than 300 years ago. For centuries the masters of the Psiumarkh have carefully maintained a policy of strict neutrality, avoiding the petty squabbles and intrigues of the city. This has allowed them to survive the civil wars and oppressive purges that have cycled through the city for decades.
The Psiumarkh is currently led by a Grand Master named Tierard, a wizened old man who sometimes is distracted by strict adherence to propriety and form. The masters of the various disciplines are beginning to maneuver for Tierard's seat, which they believe will become vacant soon.
Another school worth mentioning is the Yellow Monastery. The Yellow Monks form an order devoted to the development of telepathic powers. The Monastery has a fair amount of Maraxes, Lord of Darkara influence in the city and is noted as a symbol of resistance to the rule of Abalach-Re. The monks themselves are completely dedicated to a set of principles, including opposition to slavery, magic of any kind, and gladiatorial games. Students of the Yellow Monastery almost always remain there to become monks instead of moving on to different studies.
Some of the nobles of Raam are interested in psionics, as well. The most noteworthy of these is Maraxes, a charismatic lord who has assembled a small court of mindbenders, clerics, and wizards around himself. Maraxes claims to be opposed to Abalach-Re but he is secretly under her command and acts as a magnet to attract her enemies to one place. For now, the Great Vizier is content to use Maraxes to gather information, but she may decide to destroy his followers the moment she deems they have become a real threat.
==Maraxes, Lord of Darkara==
: Human Male Psionicist
: 9th Level
: Lawful Evil
: Str 11 Int 17
: Dex 16 Wis 18
: Con 11 Cha 15
: Hit Points: 35 THAC0: 16
: Armor Class: 4 (leather armor +2)
: No. of Attacks: 1
: Damage/Attack: 1d6+2 (bone short sword +3)
: Psionics: Psychokineticist Template (see page 43)
: PSPs: 132
Maraxes is a prominent noble who openly studies the Way. He is the leader of the Darkara family and can command the loyalty of three or four lesser allied families. He was initially schooled in the prestigious Psionoramh, but left the college under mysterious circumstances 10 years ago.
Maraxes is a handsome and charming fellow who publicly denounces Abalach-Re's rule and tries to bring other nobles into his opposition. Unfortunately, this is a charade. Maraxes is secretly loyal to the Great Vizier and reports to her frequently by mental contact. The Veiled Alliance suspects his double-dealing and rejects his eager invitations.