Pruzer

The Heraldry of the Count of Tasserich, the ruler of the County in which Pruzer is located.

### Goverment

Ruled by a Viceroy appointed by the Kaiser, home of the Count of Tasserich

### Population

About 500,000

South of the most Eastern edge of Dri’Faran is Pruzer. This city is the heart of the Mordish county of Tasserich and the artistic center of Mordehall. Pruzer sprang forth from a mining town to become what it is. The remnants of the town are still there and nearby there are still many mines of precious metals. The foundries in Pruzer are known to craft the finest jewelry, and the Clocktower by the University is the tallest building in the whole County. Streets in Pruzer are generally paved and where they meet are plazas and statues of remembered dead.

## Important Locations

### Neighborhoods

#### Tower Ward

Located in the North of the city and named for the tallest building in Tasserich, this region includes a small cluster of government buildings, the University of Pruzer, and the Clocktower. Tower Ward is mostly made up of grey stone buildings and cobbled streets lined with tall green trees. There are also several high class inns and restaurants as well as many open squares with statues of the honored dead. The presence of the University also enables several bookstores, botanists selling useful plants, and stores selling ink, paper, and other necessary school supplies.

#### Coal Quarter

Pruzer was built from a mining town the remnants of which are called the Coal Quarter. This is the largest neighborhood in Pruzer. It contains clusters of wooden housing where miners live. Though the mines beneath Pruzer have long since been cleared, several mines nearby the city are still active. The people here unearth gold, silver, and gems for the lords of Mordehall. Also in the Quarter is a garrison of the Kaiser’s Soldiers. The Coal Quarter mostly has dirt streets but there are a few old mine shafts that the locals use to get around. It is in the Eastern end of Pruzer.

Dan Irem and his roommate lived in the Coal Quarter. Their apartment was built by the University and used for housing. The Quarter was still the home of miners. They formed the Pruzer Mining Guild. Often the guild had to look out for the residents of the Quarter since the Viceroy was negligent. In Sharus of AeP 446, when people started going missing, they had to fill in several entrances to the mines. There was also a city run post office in the Quarter.

#### Habit Ward

One of the most lively parts of all Mordehall is the Habit Ward. The stone buildings here are draped with large swaths of fabric richly colored with Toallan dye. Tailors reside in large shops on wide avenues. Though the capital is Dorlon, this is where Mordish fashion is determined. The Habit Ward has a higher cost of living than the Coal Quarter. In addition to the many clothing stores, there are expensive restaurants, large homes, and Manor Loriana.

The Mordish Birding Society had several members who lived here. One person lent their home to the Professor after she returned from Spring Dale. Gianna also owned an expensive and famous restaurant here.

#### Silver Foundries

In the south of Pruzer are the foundries. Though the line between the Coal Quarter and the Silver Foundries is blurred, the foundries are much more highly regarded. These are what turned Pruzer from a mining town to a thriving city. The smiths here are the most talented in the world working with precious metals. People travel from all over the world to buy jewelry from the Foundries. Many of the craftsmen and jewelers are members of the Order of Earthen Smiths. In the center of the neighborhood is the Cathedral of a Thousand Ornaments.

### Places

-The University of Pruzer is the cultural center of Tower Ward. It is a campus of fourteen buildings and several parks. The largest of the buildings is the marble College of Arts. Indeed the University is considered the top art school in the whole Principality. At any given time the university has over two thousand students. The largest library in Tasserich is part of the university. But only students, staff, representatives of the Count, and representatives of the Viceroy may use it.

-Manor Loriana is the home of the Count and the Count’s family. It is a sprawling but short building of blue bricks. Surrounding the manor is a wall of similarly colored stone. But the gate to the Manor is the most impressive part. It is an intricate weaving of gold bearing the two mountain symbol of the County. Inside the walls and before the manor are beautiful flower gardens.

-The Clocktower is the tallest building in the North of Mordehall. At over four hundred feet the black spire can be seen in most parts of the city and it’s many bells ring even over the walls. On the Southern face of the tower is a silver clock twenty feet in diameter with hands of black iron. The tower itself is part of the capitol building where the Viceroy lives. Iron spikes cover the outside of the walls and great windows of stained glass give light to the halls of the Kaiser’s representative. Inside the assembly room has great wooden amphitheatre seating where people are welcomed to come hear the Viceroy speak.

-The Cathedral of a Thousand Ornaments is in the center of Silver Foundries. Two stone towers are in the front. Each tower holds a stained glass window dozens of feet tall. The left is of the first Kaiser of Mordehall, the right is of the god Ghuramor. One enters by a short hallway protruding from the facade. In front of the door are two pillars of solid emerald. The Cathedral was built by the Order of Earthen Smiths and can fit over a thousand people. It is from the great chamber that this temple gets its name. Hanging from the roof are countless metal ornaments that have been gifted to the church since its creation. It is from here that on the first of the month of Mortus the Procession of Peace leaves for Port Thresthelm.

-Between the Silver Foundries, Coal Quarter, and Habit Ward is the largest square in Pruzer. It is called Central Plaza. The white stone bricks on the ground are laid in a circular pattern around a central fountain. Some of the bricks have been replaced with plaques with the name of a dead person and a few sentences detailing their deeds in life. It costs a hefty sum to buy a plaque in the Central Plaza. Most of the honored dead are great poets or artists of Mordehall. The fountain itself is made of fifteen foot statues of the six mortal gods in silver and gold. The plaza is lined with bookstores, cafes, and tailors. People sit in the plaza to draw and to write poems. It is considered good luck to write your wishes in a poem and throw it in the waters of the fountain at the feat of Yaerrin.

-East Pruzer Numbers College is a Mordish institute that lays outside the city. It is one of the places J’Kar pretended to have attended.

## Notable Events

### Procession of Peace

The Procession of Peace is an annual march from Pruzer to Port Thresthelm every month of Mortus. It is done to celebrate making through the month of Nezus and to commemorate all the years achievements. Thousands participate in the festival and the march takes nearly the whole month. The events of the march include plays, communal meals, songs, and readings of scripture.

When the Birding Society group from Pruzer went through the Procession for a day in AeP 446, they encountered all these things. They also noted that most coaches, horses, wagons, and even people were draped with colorful cloth, banners, and other bright symbols. There was also a section for the richer participants as well as carnival games. Skua won a goat in an archery contest. Vella won several regents in an arm-wrestling contest. There was a sense of unease over that year's Procession. K.R. talked to several kids who saw strange aristocrats including the Woman in the Suit. The Birding Society group also had a fight with the Pellisberg group which resulted in seven deaths.

### Other Events

-In AeP 440, Tlaloc came to Pruzer and studied geography under Professor Caius. He was only here for a few months before he left for Carufell.

-In Sharus of AeP 446, a male/female pair of Draining Spiders took up residence in the mines beneath the Coal Quarter. The Mining Guild appealed to Orna Wellis and The Curator for help. Along with Skua, Vella, Jarin, and Weyland Pharus, they slew the spiders.

-In AeP 446, Dan Irem stole some notes from The Professor. She organized Osprey, The Curator, Vella, Skua, and K.R. to retrieve them. After a day of investigating they realized The Thief had left Pruzer with the Procession of Peace. They chased after him and Sylvie went with them.

## People

-Professor Caius was the mentor of Tlaloc. He was a scholar of geography at the University of Pruzer.
-Dan Irem worked for the County of Pellisberg. He was located in Pruzer and had the help of Terrance, The Captain, and several others.

-Gianna was the owner of a restaraunt in the Habit Ward

### Mordish Birding Society

Many operatives of the Mordish Birding Society lived in or near Pruzer. In AeP 446 the city was the center of the dawning rebellion.

-Emilio Kent was Spymaster of the Count of Tasserich.

-Janie Keriasmoved near the city after her trip to the Southern Isles. She brought Sylvie and Genna with her. The three were working to recreate a human enchantment ritual.

-Henrus Kline used to teach incantry and anthropology at the University of Pruzer

-Kingfisher was the name of the operative J’Kar Burin and Daxian Byrne were supposed to report to after their trip through the Viridian Bog. Osprey was another operative of the Society.

-The Curator and Skua

-K.R.

-Vella

### Pruzer Mining Guild

Jackson was the leader of the Guild in AeP 446.

## List of Appearances

**Campaigns**

1. A Thief Among Traitors Session One: Nest
2. A Thief Among Traitors Session Two: Migration
3. The Hunters' Codex: Draining Spiders