Seven

Seven is a Waster city in the middle of the continent of Ossiria, a veritable gambler's den and smuggler's paradise located in what seems to be the middle of nowhere. In fact, for dozens of miles in any direction, Seven is the only major settlement- for good reason. The city is an economic powerhouse inhabited by the Seven Families, seven criminal groups that vie for control and power, and rule in an uneasy coalition.
Each family has a unique history, but the city itself was founded by the Diamonds crime family, a well-rounded exile from Irongate. They founded Seven in the original name of "Freedom's Hand", but the settlement quickly grew into something else entirely. A criminal haven and a huge operation for money laundering and the like developed, turning into a place with distinct groups and crime families- thus, the Seven Families were formed over time, with each family drawing a distinct group of patrons and members.
Today, Seven is a chaotic hub, a large-bordering-massive city, with a ruling council and the Magistrate above all. The four strongest families in Seven are known as the Deck, and games in Seven's casinos are played with these Suits. Every ranking member of a house corresponds to a card, with each head of house being the Ace of the Suit. Every ten years, Seven has an election- though that is a shaky term for certain.
The current Magistrate of Seven is Daerian Seri, the Ace of Templars.
Category:Settlements