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Gracius' Map

**Gracius' Map** is an ancient map you acquired from Gracius, who probably doesn't need it anymore.

## Lore

The fabled map of Thor-Agoth (Agathoth). It shows the way to the Magi's artefacts that were buried when the war ended to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Words in glyph language at the bottom of the map says "The Eye of Thor-Agoth will show you the way".

* Used in The Map quest
Bandit Camp

**Bandit Camp** is one of the locations in *The Age of Decadence* Act I.

## NPC

* Esbenus
* Bandit x 5
* Tiberious (captured in the cage)

## Combat

Should you try and take the bandit camp by force, there are 5 bandits and Esbenus you'll have to kill. Two archers by the front gate, a spear wielder and spiked club wielder standing near the campfire(they are wounded and badly wounded), and an axe wielder next to Esbenus at the left of the camp.

Killing all of them rewards you with 2 combat SP, 1 combat reputation, and 150 Gold/10 SP upon returning to Dellar.

### Loot

* Esbenus
	+ Iron Gladius(Masterwork[2], Hardened Edge[2]), Buckler x2, Bronze Imperial Armor(Masterwork[2], Hardened[2]), 54 Gold.
* Bandit Archers
	+ 1. Kemetian Bow, Studded Numeri Armor (Black), 18 Gold, Bronze Skeggox, 8 Bronze Regular Missile.
	+ 2. Kemetian Bow, Leather Barbari Armor (Brown), 24 Gold, Bronze Skeggox, 5 Bronze Regular Missile.
* Club Wielder
	+ Cavalry Shield, Bronze Spiked Club, Leather Numeri Armor (Brown), Leather Numeri Helmet (Brown), 24 Gold.
* Spear Wielder
	+ Buckler, Bronze Hasta, Bronze Auxiliary Armor, Simple Cape, Hood, 16 Gold.
* Axe Wielder
	+ Buckler, Bronze Mineb, Bronze Auxiliary Armor, Heavy Barbari Helmet, Rope, 18 Gold.

## Alchemy Reagents

* Kadura Leaves x3 (Alchemy 2)
* Cassava Root x4 (Alchemy 2)
* Fennah Berries x3 (Alchemy 3)
* Avatera Sprouts x2 (Alchemy 4)
* Emoryl Root x2 (Alchemy 4)
* Quicksilver Roots x2 (Alchemy 3)

## Gallery

* Bandit Camp
* Bandit Camp On Map
Leather Numeri Armor

**Leather Numeri Armor** - light leather armor once worn by the Numeri, irregular peasant troops recruited en masse during the War. The Numeri were drawn from ill-equipped provincial militia and impoverished immigrants hoping to buy citizenship with their blood.

Statistics:

* DR 2
* Armor hardness 5
* Max AP 12
* Armor penalty 4
* Sneak penalty 0,
* vs VS 10
* Weight 6.0 lb
* Value 30 g
Leather Barbari Armor

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* Armors#Leather Barbari Armor

**Leather Barbari Armor** - Light leather armor of the southern nomadic tribes, featuring near complete range of motion for the wearer. The term "Barbari" refers to any sort of primitive hailing from "Barbaricum", meaning anywhere outside the Empire.

Statistics:

* DR 1
* Armor hardness 5
* Max AP 12
* Armor penalty 2
* Sneak penalty 0,
* vs VS 5
* Weight 5.0 lb
* Value 25 g
Intelligence

**Intelligence** - Influences starting skill values, and determines starting Skill Points and bonus skill points. It is checked in dialogues and interactions with the gameworld. The bonus skill points are added only to points earned by completing quests, not to points earned for killing enemies and passerbies.

### Single Stat

6 pts
The Wind Sweeping Through Towers quest - make a daring plan
7 pts
The Raiders quest - convince Dellar to pay raiders to attack the outpost
Out Into The Open quest - allows to use Sohrab as a bait for Carrinas if he is in your custody
Linos' Gold quest - allows to forge documents
The Loose Ends quest - convince Linos that you are not responsible for his gold being stolen if you signed a Cado's document
Inferiae (Quest) - talk your way out of the confrontation with the guardian
Fetching An Army quest - convince Carbo to let Ordu pass
Taking Ganezzar quest - convince Gaelius to use Ordu against the Imperial Guards
8 pts
Storyteller - required to unlock A Grain of Truth quest
A Matter Of Proof quest - also requires Persuasion+Charisma:[16], convince Antidas to assassinate Carrinas without evidence
Serving A Notice quest - to make Antidas the emperor
9 pts
A Matter Of Proof - forge a perfect evidence
10 pts
A Friend In Need - get Mercato in debt
### Combined Stats

11 pts
+Crafting, obtain An Ancient Mantra in Teron Palace
12 pts
+Lore, activate the portal in Inferiae
14 pts
+Constitution, survive taking a seat on the throne in Ganezzar Star Room
15 pts
+Crafting, fix the generator in the Library of Saross without the necessary parts
+Lore, learn how to use console terminals from Inferiae Guardian
16 pts
+Crafting, hotwire the Healing Machine in Healing Machine (Quest)
18 pts
+Lore:[10], figure out how to use console terminals yourself
19 pts
+Lore:[10], open portal to The Temple from Zamedi (also requires security codes from Meru's library)
Arena

**Arena** - Gladiator Area in Maadoran.

## NPC

* Arena Master

To fight talk Arena Master.

3. Isatis - Standard Crossbow (Masterwork(2), Mechanical Upgrade(2)), Leather Armor (Masterwork(2))
4. Papa Yochan - Iron Sledgehammer (Masterwork(2), Balanced(2)), Reinforced Leather Armor (Masterwork(2), Reinforced(2)), Heavy Barbari Helmet (Masterwork(1))
5. Desert Raider - Iron Mineb (Masterwork(2), Serrated Edge(2)), Bronze Auxiliary Armor(Masterwork(2), Hardened(2)), Buckler (Masterwork(2)), Bronze Auxiliary Helmet (Masterwork(2), Reinforced(2)), (red) Traveler's Cape, 6x Bronze Handox (Masterwork(1), Balanced(1)), 1x Bronze Handox
6. Barbari - 3 Barbari
	1. Barbari Brute - Buckler (tba), Iron Spiked Club (Masterwork(2), Hardened(2)), Leather Numeri Armor (tba), Leather Barbari Helmet (tba)
	2. Barbari Swordsman - Cavalry shield (tba), Iron Khopesh (Poison L6, Masterwork 2, Balanced 2), Studded Numeri Armor (tba), Heavy Numeri Helmet (tba)
	3. Barbari Axeman - Iron Shadhavar (Hardened 2, Balanced 2), Studded Barbari Armor (tba), Heavy Barbari Helmet (tba)
7. Nicander - Pax Deorum, Iron Manica (Masterwork 3, Reinforced 3), Iron Murmillo Helmet (Masterwork 3, Reinforced 3), 2 Nets
8. Bendidoros - The Bringer of Storms, Buckler (Masterwork 2, Reinforced 2), Phrygian Armor (Masterwork 3, Hardened 2), Noble's cape, Iron Phrygian Helmet (Masterwork 2, Reinforced 2)
9. Sarpedon - Steel Hasta (Balanced 3, Serrated Edge 3), Infantry shield (Masterwork 3, Lightened 3), Iron Lorica Segmentata (Masterwork 3, Hardened 3), Iron Legionnaire Helmet (Masterwork 2, Reinforced 2), Centurion's cape, Antidote
10. Ordu
	1. Ordu Swordsman - Steel Scimitar, Iron Lamellar Ordu Armor, Iron Lamellar Ordu Helmet
	2. Ordu Archer - Recurved Ordu Bow, Iron Yatagan
11. Butcher - Steel Labrys, Steel Auxiliary Armor, Steel Murmillo (125 imperials)
12. Mack The Knife - Steel Jambia, Silk Ordu Armor, Steel Karda, Healing Salve, Neurostimulant, 1x Net
13. Triarius
	1. Triarius 2H Hammerman - Steel Warhammer
	2. Triarius Spearman - Steel Hasta
	3. Triarius Swordsman - Steel Gladius
14. Al Sahir - Blue Steel Shamshir, The Blue Cuirass, 20x Blue Steel Chakrams, Blue Steel Attic Helmet, 1x Net (220 imperials,+1 Combat,+1 Prestige, Arena Champion Rank)

### Tips

Use Bolas, Nets, Fire, Bombs to beat strong enemy.

### Arena Quest Line?

1. Hamul - "He's good with a blade and has reflexes of a cat. Some even say there's no one better, but I'll let you be the judge of that." Holds Galbo's Ring.
2. Plaudius - "Some say he's a prospector, but by the looks of him the only prospecting he's doing is shaking down travelers. Scary looking bastard, but don't let his looks scare you. He favors two-handed hammers, so be ready for it."
3. The Widowmaker - "They say he killed more than three hundred men. That's quite a reputation, eh?" Equipped with Blue Steel Imperial Armor and Sky Metal Axe. Holds the The Eye of Thor-Agoth.

## Gallery

* Maadoran's Arena
* Maadoran's Arena Wallpaper

## References

1. ↑ Part 32: Is that a giant spear in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? (spoilers)
Drone Warfare

**Drone Warfare** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Unmanned aircraft have been used with increasing frequency in the past decade, and have been implicated in a number of incidents where civilians have been killed. Supporters of Drone Warfare feel that the benefits of these systems outweigh the costs, and that collateral damage from drone warfare is lower than the various alternatives. Opponents feel that drones are overused, and wish for limits to be placed on their deployment.

## Strategies

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Gracius

*Gracius* is the unfortunate bearer of the map, a key plot item that leads to his death, one way or the other.

## Quest

* The Map
* Loremaster Starting Quest
* Thief Starting Quest
* Mercenary Starting Quest
* Assassin Starting Quest
* Grifter Starting Quest

## Items

* Gracius' Map
* Grooved Sphere
* Expensive Turban
* Expensive Robe
* 25 gold
* 2 lb Iron (in chest)
Hand Crossbow

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* Crossbows#Hand Crossbow
**Hand crossbow** - a small, handheld crossbow, invented by Medean loremasters renown for their clever gadgetry. Although its reduced size also diminishes its power and accuracy, many folks who make their livings in dark alleys think it's a great conversation starter.

Statistics: Damage 2-8, Speed 2 AP, Reload speed 2 AP, Capacity 1
Crossbows

Like the bow, the **crossbow** is a deadly ranged weapon. And, while it lacks the speed, accuracy and range of the bow, the crossbow makes up for that in pure striking power. At close range, a crossbow bolt can hit hard enough to knock an opponent off his feet.

## Chacteristics

* Pref Stat: Perception
* Skill Required: Crossbow
* Passive Effect: chance to stagger your opponent (-3 AP) penalty
* Reload with: Missiles

## Listing

### Lost Technology Crossbows

* Crafting materials be found on bottom of Zamedi Tower
* Need x1 Power tube
* Can be place in a belt slot (One-handed)
* Range: 1-8
* D/AP: 2.667 to 3.667
* Weight 2.0 lb
* Value: 100 g
Blue Steel

*Blue Steel* - Blue cobalt steel .

## Sources

* Crafting - Decompose
* Maadoran Noble Homes Rich villa - 0.8 lbs
* Cassius - 1 lbs (Loremasters' Rivalry quest option)
* The Slums Well - 4 lbs
* Hellgate Underground chests - 4.5 lbs
* Caer-Tor Quartermaster - 5 lbs (Office Politics quest)
* Ganezzar Temple District trader - 5 lbs
* Fix Smelter in Outpost with another one Power tube - 10 lbs
* The Last Meal Second floor locked chest after Act 2 - 3lbs
Imperial Power Armor

**Imperial Power Armor** - rare set of armor from pre-War times.

## Lore

The finest pre-War armor, fashioned from tempered blue steel. With raw Power harnessed from other planes, it augments its wearer's natural abilities and even generates a protective shield to slow down incoming blows.

## Interactions

* It can be acquired in Ganezzar after player accept The Rightful Owner quest in Maadoran Merchants Plaza.
* Comes with non-removable power armor gauntlet (DR 6 shield) when equipped, and cannot wear a helmet.
* Armor has 3 power modes (Apis, Anubis, Horus). They require at least one Power Module installed to use.
* Additional mode Ra can be unlocked with Lore:[8] and all three power tubes installed.

## Stats

* 0 Tubes  : DR 8, Hardness 250, Max AP 10, Armor Penalty 30, Sneak penalty 0, vs CS 50.
* 1 - 3 Tubes: DR 8, Hardness 250, Max AP 20, Armor Penalty 10, Sneak penalty 0, vs CS 50.

## Modes

* To change modes: right-click on the shield/gauntlet at the bottom of your screen after you have the armor activated, and select the mode you want.
* Apis: +1 - +3 Strength (by number of power tubes inserted)
* Horus: +1 - +3 Dexterity (by number of power tubes inserted)
* Anubis: +1 - +3 Health Regeneration in combat (by number of power tubes inserted)
* Ra: +2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Health Regeneration in combat (-5 HP permanently + for activation Lore:[8] needed)

## Gallery

* Power Armor with 2 tubes
* During combat with Apis mode
* During combat with Horus mode
* During combat with Anubis mode
* During combat with Ra mode
Axe

**Axe** is one of the skills in *The Age of Decadence*.

The art of axe-wielding has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time, combining strength, momentum and a weighted wedge of metal to cleave flesh, bone and even shields.

## Skill Level

1. Give it a swing. How hard can it be?
2. Your uncoordinated swipes throw you wildly off balance.
3. You're discovered that swinging your axe wildly will only get you so far.
4. If only they would stand still, eh?
5. Countless hours spent felling trees and men have helped to develop a fluid swing.
6. Your straightforward attacks are savage, but leave you wide open for a gutting.
7. Short, vicious chops cleave skulls and keep professional killers on their heels.
8. You welcome heavily armored prey. Few are quick enough to dodge, and the dead weight they carry offers scant protection from your axe blade.
9. The carnage you create with an axe is appalling. Blood spurts when shocked foes strike out at you with limbs they no longer possess.
10. You've mastered the art of axe fighting.
Hammer

**Hammer** is one of the skills in *The Age of Decadence*.

One of the earliest weapons known to man, the hammer is designed for a simple purpose: to bludgeon your opponents to death. Powerful blows from a hammer have been known to knock even the strongest men from their feet.

## Synergy

For each point invested in hammer, you get these attack bonus: 1 for dagger; 1 for sword; 3 for axe; 1 for spear.

## Skill Level

1. Give it a swing. How hard can it be?
2. Your uncoordinated swipes throw you wildly off balance.
3. You're discovered that swinging your hammer wildly will only get you so far.
4. If only they would stand still, eh?
5. Countless hours spent hammering on armor and shields have helped to develop a fluid swing.
6. Your straightforward attacks are savage, but leave you wide open for a gutting.
7. Short, vicious chops smash helmets and skulls and keep professional killers on their heels.
8. You welcome heavily armored prey. Few are quick enough to dodge, and the dead weight they carry offers scant protection from your doomhammer.
9. The trail of broken skulls and savagely dented metal you leave in your wake speaks of your skill.
10. You've mastered the art of crushing skulls.

## Passive

For other passives, see Weapons.

% chance to dent opponent's armor by 2 DR. - *this conflicts with the documentation on "Weapons".*
Healing Machine (Quest)

**Healing Machine (Quest)** is a side quest in Maadoran.

## Lore

"If you consider such information a suitable payment, it's yours. Just let me know when you'd like to see it and one of my servants will take you there.

## Possible Rewards

***Warning!** This point onwards contains spoilers!*.

* -23 Reputation with Forty Thieves.
* 4 civil SP.
* Enhance your body.

## Quick Walkthrough

***Warning!** This point onwards contains spoilers!*.

1. Spy on Levir.
2. Decide to show yourself or leave.
3. Decide to fight or leave.
4. Talk to the young woman.
5. Decide to accept or reject her offer.
6. Go for treatment or look at machine.

## Trigger

Putting Lorenza into power and choosing **old trinkets** as a reward.
OR
Accepting Lorenza's offer in Boatmen of Styx quest and killing Darista for her and choosing **forbidden knowledge** as a reward.

## Detailed Walkthrough

***Warning!** This point onwards contains spoilers!*.

1. Spy on Levir.
	1. Learn that Levir is seeking medical treatment and there's only one dose and thus one attempt.
2. Decide to show yourself or leave.
3. Decide to fight or leave.
	1. "It's nothing person, Levir." (fight)
	2. Critical Strike:[6] at closest thug.
	3. "Alright, I'm leaving." (leave)
4. Talk to the young woman.
	1. Introduces herself as Iola.
	2. Learn that it is a healing machine.
		* Levir had an incurable disease.
		* The jar works at the cell level.
		* Question Iola if healing is the only function.
5. Decide to accept or reject her offer.
	* Pay her 2,500 imperials.
	* She'll be at the Maadoran Inn if you would reconsider.
6. Go for treatment or look at machine.
	* Take treatment. Constitution +1.
	* Look at machine see: Bugged Sequence.
		+ (hidden) Lore:[4] check.
			1. You recall that the magi used crystals in their devices. Something about oscillations and responding to energy.
			2. (hidden) Crafting+Lore:[12] check, Crafting+Lore:[12] "When you use a console, you send a current of power to the right crystal... This is how they switched from one mode to another".
			3. Intelligence+Crafting:[16] "Leave it to me." Attempt to hotwire the machine.
			4. Gains 4 civil SP and two additional options.
				- Improve your muscular density. Strength +1.
				- Improve your combat reflexes. Dexterity +1.
				- Improve your endurance. Constitution +1.
		+ Take treatment. Constitution +1.

## Other Notes

If you already have 10 Constitution when you use the machine then you will gain +10 maximum HP instead.

## Bugged Sequence

If you don't pay Iola straight away, she'll appear at the Inn. If you choose to pay her, you may continue this quest.

***However***, if you ask to look at the machine, there's a bug where you'll be jumped by an ambush by five men sent by Bassar. After this, you will not be able to continue the quest.
Linos' Gold

**Linos' Gold** is one of the quests in *The Age of Decadence*.

## Rewards

* 15 SP
* Forty Thieves Reputation +1
* Commercium Reputation -1
* 250 imperials (ambush shipment)
* 150 imperials (steal partial shipment)
* 350 imperials (steal entire shipment)

## Quick Walktrough

1. Talk to Cado in Teron`s Tavern
2. Move gold to safehouse
3. Sneak and steal gold
4. Report to Cado

## Detailed Walktrough

Talk to Cado in Teron's Tavern. He will order you to intercept the gold shipment. You can:

1. Ambush the shipment (you will fight against 6 mercenaries).
2. Traps=[3], suggest making some fireworks to make a distraction and weaken the enemies. With Traps=[4], you can successfuly kill half of the enemy party with an explosion and weaken remaining mercenaries.
3. Intelligence=[7], suggest forging an order to redirect the gold to a different location
	1. Perception+Lore=[10], forge a letter
	2. Steal a ring
		* Streetwise+Impersonate=[3] and Steal=[4], steal Commercium ring from a merchant
		* You can also disguise as a beggar and steal Commercium ring from a merchant Impersonate=[3] and Steal=[4] (click on the column where cursor changes color to yellow to unlock this option)
	3. Impersonate=[3], redirect the gold to a different safehouse
	4. Persuasion+Charisma=[7] or Streetwise+Charisma=[7] to convince the merchant to take the guard away.
	5. If you couldn't get rid of the guard you will need to kill him first. Sneak+Critical Strike=[7] required.
	6. Sneak=[2], steal the shipment. There are four crates in total and each crate increases amount of required skill by 1, meaning that you need Sneak=[5] to steal all of them. If you fail to get them all, Cado will cut your pay.
4. You can alternatively tell Linos about Cado's plan for which you will be rewarded 500 imperials. You will then have an option to either immediately leave for Maadoran or return to Cado in which case you will instantly die during unsuccessful ambush of the shipment

## Next Quest in Chain

Quest\_TG2\_01.xml Quest\_TG2\_02.xml Quest\_TG2\_Ring\_01.xml Quest\_TG2\_Ring\_02.xml
Constitution

**Constitution** is one of the six attributes that form your Statistics.

Determines your character's Hit Points and resistance to poison and other harmful substances (which will affect your ability to explore certain locations). It is checked in dialogues and interactions with the gameworld.

Influences starting combat skill points, HP, Defense bonus, Critical chance modifier on enemy special attacks, Natural vsCS, Poison damage modifier.

Victim's CON affects critical chance of SHIELD BASH, FEINT.

For further info, see Critical Chance.

### Single Stat

6 pts
Obtains Mind Shield in Abyss
8 pts
At the Outpost - gets up the same time as the guards after the explosion
The Raiders quest - for intimidation
### Combined Stats

12 pts
+Dexterity, reach Well Chamber in slums well
13 pts
+Strength, scares Cassius into leaving Teron
14 pts
+Dexterity, reach Menes' body in The Slums' well
+Intelligence, survive sitting on the throne in Ganezzar Star Room
Boatmen of Styx

In the halcyon days of the Empire, the Emperor's guard, apart from their regular duties securing his safety, were also experts in infiltration and assassination. Many opponents meeting misfortune in the dead of night were said to be victims of their long reaching hand. After the Fall, the guard knew no master, but they found that even in a world of ruins their peacekeeping services were in demand. Rather than disband into the chaos, the former royal guard established an order of assassins, affectionately named for their old regiment.

## Quests

### Teron

1. Vignette (Assassin) (Starting quest for Assassin background)
2. The Aurelian Spies
3. Commander Marcus Carrinas
4. Kill'em All

### Maadoran

* Antidas' Hoard
* The Black Widow
* The Black Sheep

### Ganezzar

* Those That Come With A Sword
* Don't Suffer A Witch To Live (Boatmen of Styx)
* It Ain't The Roads We Take...

## Background

Although an assassin may deal in muffled footfalls and the tip of a knife rather than gold, his trade is no less respected than that of the Commercium, and, given the ruthlessness displayed by the Merchant's Guild, he is actually even more well-liked by some than a comparable trader of standard goods. The Boatmen are a respected organization, doing business openly, and dispatching one's opponent with steel is as respected a method as peaceful negotiation. Perhaps a more civilized and morally anchored period would find the concept of a massive, openly operant network - the sole purpose of which is to kill for money to be quite barbaric and disturbing, but the wake of an apocalypse tends to erode such ethical considerations, and the decadent care little for scruples.

### Testimonials

 on **Boatmen of Styx**

"When the Empire fell, they brought their expertise and military discipline to the market. From the stories I've heard, those were the wild days. Nobody was off limits to the Boatmen. People crossed the river in waves. Things got out of hand quickly, so naturally, ground rules had to be set."

"Don't shit where you eat. Show your respect to the Houses and stay out of their business. You don't want the Lords to look over their shoulders and grow paranoid. Nothing good will come out of it. Business can always be found elsewhere.
"Other than that, when we take a life, it's understood that it was coming - one way or another. We do it nice and clean, whereas someone else might have been a bit messier. Nobody wants messy."

 on **Boatmen of Styx**

 on The emblem of the **Boatmen of Styx**

## Members

* Neleos: Head of the guild in Teron *See:* Assassins Guild (Teron)

* Darista: Head of the guild in Maadoran
* Hamza: Oldest member of the Maadoran Boatmen
* Varro: Head of the guild in Ganezzar
Auxiliary armor

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* Armors#Auxiliary Armor
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*Auxiliary Armor* - Light leather armor with a metal shoulder guard. During the War, lightly armored auxiliary troops provided support to the Imperial Legions. When the Empire fell, surviving units formed mercenary companies whose only master was gold.

## Kinds of auxiliary armor

* Bronze (DR 4, Max AP 11, ~~Dodge penalty 20%,~~ Armor penalty 15, Sneak penalty 1, Protection vs Critical 30)
* Iron (DR 5, Max AP 11, Dodge penalty 20%, Sneak penalty 20%, Protection vs Critical 40)
* Steel (DR 6, Max AP 11, Dodge penalty 20%, Sneak penalty 20%, Protection vs Critical 40)

## Possible Upgrades

* Masterwork
* Hardened
* Reinforced
Lore

*Lore* is one of the skills in *The Age of Decadence*.

The knowledge and understanding of the events long gone, ancient languages, forgotten rituals, and mysterious objects. It's always a winner in a post-apocalyptic world.

## Skill Level

1. You can write your own name.
2. You like looking through scrolls, especially the ones with drawings.
3. You’re learned a few things here and there.
4. You’ve realized that knowledge is power. Your enthusiasm for learning has never been greater.
5. You are not quite a gentleman, but you’re definitely a scholar.
6. You’ve learned much about the past and what you’ve learned drives you to seek more.
7. You’re a linguist, historian, forger, and repairman. In short, you’re a loremaster.
8. You’ve learned much, from steamworks to magick obscura
9. You know… everything.
10. You’re wiser than men who think that they know everything, for you realize that you know nothing.
Curio

The **Curio** trader, **Marcus**, sells old trinkets in the Maadoran Merchants Plaza.

## Special items

* Astrolabus, by paying 500 coins, or 250 with Trading.
	+ Magic Tube, by paying 1000 coins, or 800 with Trading, after you buy the Astrolabe.
* Air Valve, after talking to Abukar as part of The Library of Saross (Quest).

### Location

* Maadoran Merchants Plaza Next to Abukar's tower in the trade stalls.
High Lords

The **High Lords** were otherworldly beings who answered the Magi's call for help during the Great War. Their counterparts were the Qantari Demons.

In present time, they are worshiped by Meru's flock, who seek to bring them back into the world.

## Testimonials

"The Artificer had taught our Magi much and built much wondrous machines of war. According to the legends, the Magi had attended a temple built by Thor-Agoth and studied the Arcane Art there. The centuries-old account describe the engines of war and "divine" weapons in great details
Esbenus

**Esbenus** is the leader of the raiders near Teron.

Like many fighting men, Esbenus joined the army when he came of age and spent the next twelve years keeping peace by fighting wars, until he was wounded and left for dead. When he recovered, he joined a band of raiders and "worked" his way up, killing men who were in his way.

## Background

Esbenus once served the Imperial Guards for 12 years.

Then he got injured in the wasteland and was left for dead. Raiders found him and took him in for need of good fighting men. He chose them for the benefits.

His first raider group fell for an ambush and he escaped. He led his second group to a cave and only a handful of them got out alive. After a few groups, he decided to leave the wastelands, and move south in search of greener pastures.

## Location

* Bandit Camp
* The Arch

## Quests

* The Raiders (start point)
* The Aurelian Outpost (checkpoint)

### Quest Files

NPC\_Esbenus\_01.xml, TMO\_afterBandits\_01.xml, PRT\_Intro.xml
Fennah Berries

**Modifier** Reagent

## Lore

A natural coagulant, these berries are used by healers to stop bleeding. A skilled alchemist can create a powerful extract that will greatly increase blood coagulation and reduce the blood loss in combat. Unfortunately, the effect is temporary and thus poses a potential danger - after a few minutes the wounds will open up again, causing unexpected damage.

## Use

* Berserk Potion (Hemostasis) - Blood mushroom + Fennah berries
Leather

**Leather** is one of the crafting materials in *The Age of Decadence*, used to make
and items. It is stored, scavenged and spent in tenth-pound (0.1 lb) units, but bought/sold only by the full pound (1.0 lb).

## Value

* Leather - 1 g / 0.1 lb
* Hardened Leather - 2 g / 0.1 lb

## Applications

* Leather Numeri Helmet
* Leather Armor
* Leather Ordu Armor
* Phrygian Armor
* Reinforced Leather Armor (Hardened Leather)
* Studded Ordu Armor (Hardened Leather)
* Repairing any of the above, plus Hood

## Availability

### Maadoran

* Maadoran Merchants Plaza Blacksmith: 50 lb Hardened Leather

### Ganezzar

* Ganezzar Temple District Blacksmith: 50 lb Hardened Leather
Glabrio

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**Glabrio** - the guildmaster of the Ganezzar branch of the Forty Thieves, had inherited his position from his father. The transition didn't go smoothly and two other guildmaster candidates ended up dead, which, according to a popular but ultimately misguided belief, wasn't the guild's way. Levir had to step in and settle it, only reinforcing the belief that Glabrio obtained his position through nepotism rather than his own merit.

## Quests

* The Mole-Rat
* Don't Suffer A Witch To Live (Forty Thieves)
* The Siege
Speeches

Gracing the stage at a local college, theater, or stadium is a great way to get citizens excited about an issue. For centuries candidates have used this tactic to raise the statewide issue score (combination of voters stance and issue importance) by visiting a state and selecting the '**Give Speech'** option.

## Overview

* Besides affecting how voters feel about an issue, speeches give a large boost to a candidate's awareness in that state.
* Speeches take a lot of stamina, but with no monetary cost involved, it's a good move for poor Candidates to make to recoup lost funds.

## Picking the Right Topic

* Since speeches are important in raising an issue's overall score, it's important for candidates to speak on a topic that will engage the maximum number of independent voters while keeping their base happy.
* The game breaks the outcome of a speech into simple 'thumbs up' and 'thumbs down' graphics.
* The most powerful speeches deal with topics that give a 'thumbs up' from both independent voters and voters of their political party.
Jar

## Gameplay

This item cannot be dropped

There are two jars in the game:

* One can be found in Monastery Interior Chamber by a portal in the Chamber in a well at The Slums. You need a Large Module to activate the portal (you can get it back when returning, so it won't be spent) and need to pass a [Lockpick: 4] to open the vault and get the jar.
* The other can be obtained in The Magic Jar quest, or by serving Lorenza in The Conspiracy quest and asking for old trinkets as reward. Thus, to obtain the second jar you will necessarily have to betray Strabos/Commercium; however, this does not remove you from the guild (can move on to Gannezzar Merchant quests) and does not appear to lose rep with the guild (at least not immediately).

It can be used in the Healing Machine with Lore:[8] to upgrade 1 statpoint for STR, DEX or CON.

* Both jars can be used if you are a Thief however. After retrieving the Commercium's jar for Levir, use it on yourself in the monestary by way of the sewers. You will lose quest rewards and a little Thieves guild reputation, but will not have to betray the guild altogether.
Livia

**Livia** is a young woman found in the town of Teron.

## Background

I was born in The Lusty Nymph in Asmara. I worked the tables when I was young. Worked clients too - they pay top coins for innocent young things and I played that role well. My real gift though wasn't the "theater", as the Mistress called my little acting, it, but the numbers. I could do things other girls couldn't."
"No, I mean it. I started helping the Mistress with the ledgers and she taught me how to run a whorehouse. Not right away, of course. It took years but in the end I was doing most of the work there. The Mistress was talking about opening up another place. You know, better district, better girls, better clients. She said that I would run it. She really trusted me, you know."
"The old Lord died and his sons tore the city apart. I was lucky to get out before the siege. I came to Teron and, well, you know the rest."

## First Meeting

1. Find her behind the Teron Tavern
2. Deal with the situation.

*Warning: This point onward contains spoilers.*

### Detailed Walkthrough

1. Find her behind the Teron Tavern.
	* Failing to notice anything she will steal 52 gold. (ends the encounter)
	* Notice something isn't right Perception:[8], Streetwise:[3] or Steal:[3]
2. Noticing something isn't right you can either:
	* Push her away (ends the encounter). +2 SP granted
	* Grab her wrist (Dexterity 7)
		+ Convince her to work for Cado, if you have the Thief background.
		+ Let her go. (ends the encounter)
		+ Tell her to give you everything she has. She will reply it's in a house nearby
			1. Sense it's a trap (Perception 8 or Streetwise 3). You can leave (ending the encounter), or follow anyways.
			2. Following her to the house, you face an Ordu, a mercenary, and Livia.
			3. You are given the option to leave, or fight.

*If you lose the 52 gold from her, you can still manually enter the house and fight the same trio.*

#### Loot

* Livia: Toga, 10 Bronze Regular Missile, Hand Crossbow, 14 Gold, Bronze Jambia
* Ordu: Iron Shamshir, Leather Ordu Armor (Brown), 4 Iron Karda, 89 Gold
* Mercenary: Bronze Mineb, Buckler, Bronze Auxiliary Armor, 46 Gold

#### Thieves

If you convince Livia to work for Cado, you gain +1 Reputation with the Forty Thieves and you can find her later inside Teron Tavern.

She offers training, which raises your Impersonate/Persuasion/Streetwise by 15 SP.

## After Teron

If Livia joined the Forty Thieves, she would appear again in Maadoran.

She will tell the [PC] of her plan to become Levir's queen.
Lamellar Ordu Armor

**Lamellar Ordu Armor** - Heavy Ordu armor made from parallel rows of metal lamellae laced together with silk threads. Ordu lamellar armor is significantly superior to chain mail, yet it's much lighter and less restrictive.

## Broze stats

* DR 9
* Armor hardness 35
* Max AP 9,
* Armor penalty 30
* Sneak penalty 3
* vs CS 55
* Weight 22.0 lb
* Value 110 g
Lambda Gate

## Waves

#### 1 wave:

10× Boss Streuner
10× Boss-Lordakia
10× Boss Lordakia

#### 2 wave:

6× Boss Mordon
7× Boss Saimon
7× Boss Saimon

#### 3 wave:

2× Boss Devolarium
6× Boss Sibelonit
2× Boss Devolarium

#### 4 wave:

5× Boss Sibelonit
1× Boss Sibelon
5× Boss Sibelonit

#### 5 wave:

10× Boss Lordakia
3× Boss Lordakium

#### 6 wave:

6× Boss Kristallin

6× Boss Kristallin
1× Boss Kristallon

#### 7 wave:

2 x Boss Kristallon

10 x Boss Kristallin 10 x Boss Kristallin

## Rewards

* **2,750,000** EP (plus **2,185,600** EP from aliens)
* **100,000** Honor (plus **10,928** Honor from aliens)
* **15,000** Uridium (plus **5,830** Uridium from aliens)
* **10,000** UCB-100 ammunition
* **5** Booty Keys
* **3** Log-Disks
* **Title earned: Boss of Bosses**
* **1** Kronos Gate part
* (plus **11,584,400** Credits from aliens)
* (plus **725,116** Ranking points from aliens)
Supporting Israel

**Supporting Israel** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Israel has long been a close ally of the United States, which has provided it with significant military and economic support over the years. Some Americans approve of this and note that Israel shares many of our values and remains a useful ally in a region where we don't have many. Others are upset with Israel's military and security actions against the Palestinians, as well as its inability to take genuine steps towards making peace, and wish that United States support be withheld.

## Strategies

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War Hero

**War Hero** is a Activist

## Description

A war-hardened veteran has decided to give their thumbs up to the 'a candidate for the candidate's' campaign. His approval should help the aspiring boost their War rating in the target state that the War Hero is in.

## Strategies

How to use the War Hero most effectively? Add your choice below!
Impersonate

**Impersonate** is one of the skills in *The Age of Decadence*. Prior to the 1.0 release it was called **Disguise**

The art of creating a different persona by modifying manners and appearance. It comes in handy when being yourself isn't enough, but may require an extensive wardrobe.

## Skill Level

1. Disguise? That's what fools do during carnivals!
2. The neighbour's children really liked it when you pretended to be a bear.
3. A little acting can go a long way to convince people.
4. You've discovered that you have a talent for imitating accents and impersonating people.
5. You've realized that the devil is in the details - nobody likes a two-bit character.
6. It's more than disguise - it's a performance art.
7. You could fool your own mother, if you have time to prepare.
8. You can transform into any character at a moment's notice.
9. Being anyone, anytime, anywhere - that is true freedom.
10. You've mastered the art of impersonating people.

## Where is it used?"

Lowest known requirement - 3
Infiltrating Teron Palace (spoiler)
Vignette (Grifter)
Highest known requirement - 6
Aemolas' Gold (quest)
Reducing Unemployment

**Reducing Unemployment** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The credit crunch of 2008-2009 and resulting recession led to significant job losses which still have not been fully replaced. Although economic output has increased relatively steadily since 2009, the number of jobs has recovered far more slowly. Possible steps the government could take to alleviate the situation include targeted tax breaks or increased deficit spending.

## Strategies

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Keystone XL Pipeline

**Keystone XL Pipeline** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The Keystone XL is a proposed pipeline which would transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in the United States. Although the Obama Administration rejected the pipeline in November of 2015, proponents hope that a new administration may revive the project. Supporters of this pipeline believe the environmental risks are overstated and can be controlled. Opponents disagree, and wish for passage of the pipeline to be continued to be blocked.

## Strategies

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Ending Human Trafficking

**Ending Human Trafficking** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The increase in refugees and migrants fleeing the Middle East and North Africa has led to a rise in human trafficking groups offering to assist these migrants cross the Mediterranean. Unregulated and poorly equipped, these groups have been implicated in the deaths of several groups of migrants. Whether and how to police these groups has proven to be an election issue.

## Strategies

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The War on Terror

**The War on Terror** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The attacks on September 11th, 2001, illustrated the potential damage that international terrorists are capable of dealing. Combating such attacks can require military action and significant intrusions into the privacy of American citizens. Some support these measures, feeling that the benefit of preventing another terror attack is worth such cost. Others disagree.

## Strategies

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Scandal Monger

**Scandal Monger** is a Activist

## Description

A sneaky know-it-all known as the Scandal Monger has joined forces with a candidate to dig up dirt. Their opponent will find their integrity halved in whatever target state the Scandal Monger is in.

## Strategies

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Hawkish on Russian Might

**Hawkish on Russian Might** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's military power has weakened significantly. In recent years however, Russia has begun flexing its strength again, most notably by interfering with a civil war in the Ukraine and sending its military into Syria. Some worry Russia's actions will lead to another Cold War, and desire that the United States take aggressive steps to prevent this. Others feel that diplomacy will work better.

## Strategies

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Video Game Violence

**Video Game Violence** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Video games, like this one, make people, like you, mindlessly kill each other all the time. Or perhaps they don't. The research is sparse and incomplete, and public debate rests heavily on unsubstantiated claims. Some people want access to video games to be restricted, especially amongst young children. Opponents WILL FLIP OUT AND KILL YOU RIGHT NOW FOR SAYING THAT!!!111!11!, and feel that such heavy handed regulation is inappropriate.

## Strategies

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Social Security

**Social Security** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Shifting demographics are beginning to impact the long term health of the Social Security system, and will eventually prevent the government from making all of its obliged payments. Solutions include increasing payroll deductions, reducing benefits, means testing, or some combination of the above. Alternative solutions, including the privatization of the whole system, may also be possible, but present even greater logistical challenges.

## Strategies

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Kook

**Kook** is a Activist

## Description

When he's not making documentaries or writing books, the national Kook will now be assisting in helping the populace make better decisions. Will this help the a candidate campaign? Or the exact opposite? Whatever the outcome, the Kook is going to stir things up in the target state that he's in.

## Strategies

How to use the Kook most effectively? Add your choice below!
Gun Rights

**Gun Rights** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Supporters of Gun Rights wish for their Second Amendment rights to own a firearm to be protected, and for regulations that restrict access to firearms to be limited or ended. Opponents feel that unfettered access to firearms is a serious public safety issue, and point to the number of high profile mass shootings that have occurred in recent years as a good reason for increased gun regulations.

## Strategies

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Law Enforcement

**Law Enforcement** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Since 9/11, police forces across the United States have received powerful hardware once restricted to use by the military. Some feel that the police require these tools to deal with terrorist threats and highly equipped criminals. Others fear the effect this militarization has had on police relations with the public they're supposed to protect.

## Strategies

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Fixing Infrastructure

**Fixing Infrastructure** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Much of the United States' infrastructure is reaching the end of its life, and the existing system of patches and repairs can only keep it going for so much longer. Extensive new infrastructure spending may soon be required, but the cost of this will be substantial.

## Strategies

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Coal Mining

**Coal Mining** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Coal remains one of the cheapest energy sources within the United States, and new technologies promise to reduce its environmental impact. Supporters of coal mining want this cheap source of energy to continue to be exploited. Opponents doubt the effectiveness of these new technologies to mitigate coal's substantial environmental impacts and would prefer government resources and subsidies be spent on other, cleaner sources of energy.

## Strategies

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BlackLivesMatter

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**#BlackLivesMatter** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

Some highly visible incidents involving the deaths of black men in police custody, have led to a movement complaining about the mistreatment black Americans suffer at the hands of the police. Called #BlackLivesMatter, its supporters demand justice for black people and reform in the way we train and manage police. Opponents feel that existing laws adequately protect black lives and worry that the movement masks acts of violent civil disobedience.

## Strategies

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Hillary Clinton

**Hillary Clinton** is a Democrat from New York and one of the available Presidential candidates.

## Bio

The former First Lady's long political career has included spells serving as both a Senator and Secretary of State, giving her both experience and baggage. Her Presidential campaign has focused on health care and women's rights.

## Strategy

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The Northeast should be easily held.

The Pacific States should be easily held.

Campaign in the Rust Belt States.

You might want to go Southern Democratic strategy, and try to get some Southern States.
Deficit Reduction

**Deficit Reduction** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The United States has run a significant deficit at various points during its history, and has built up a substantial amount of debt. Supporters of a balanced budget believe it is time to reduce our budgetary deficit, and reduce our government's total debt load. Opponents feel that the economic stimulating effects of increased spending are still valuable in our current unsettled economy.

## Strategies

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Religious Freedom

**Religious Freedom** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The Constitution protects the right of Americans to practice their religion as they see fit. But when someone's religious beliefs and practices conflict with another person's rights, supporters of Religious Freedom want their rights defended first.

## Strategies

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Student Loan Reform

**Student Loan Reform** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The cost of obtaining a university degree has increased dramatically over the past few decades, and an increasing number of students are graduating with unmanageably large amounts of debt. Supporters of Student Loan Reform want our current regulations to be rewritten to allow debt relief for more students. Opponents feel this isn't fair, and don't want taxpayers providing someone an education for free.

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PR Consultant

**PR Consultant** is a Operative

## Description

The media is a vicious institution that jumps on any unfavorable candidate's mistakes like a lion on a piece of raw meat. The PR Consultant lives and breathes damage control, and ensures every interaction with the media benefits a candidate's campaign.

## Strategies

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Wall Street Regulation

**Wall Street Regulation** is one of the many divisive issues of American politics.

## Description

The variety and complexity of financial securities has increased dramatically in the past couple decades, which has introduced unknown risks into the world's economic system. Notably, these complicated securities were one of the factors that led to the housing bubble of the mid 2000's and the resulting credit crunch of 2008-2009. Supporters of increased Wall Street Regulation want these new securities to be more tightly regulated by the government to reduce systemic risk. Opponents feel that the market is capable of regulating these risks themselves.

## Strategies

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Speech Writer

**Speech Writer** is a Operative

## Description

Every single syllable spoken by a <HeadOfStateAlt> candidate is analyzed and broken down and stepped on by political pundits. The Speech Writer ensures that a candidate is getting the proper message across to voters everywhere, with just the right amount of heart-warming personal narrative.

## Strategies

How to use the Speech Writer most effectively? Add your choice below!