Almonte

## Arcane Sanctum of the West

Once just a humble school where like-minded wizards and sorcerers could come together and share their knowledge and spells with one another, it has blossomed into the center of all magic and culture in the west. Many come to the city to experience all there is to offer in in the west a well as see the magical wonders that the residents of the city have come up with.

## Government

### Legislative

#### The Elections

The laws of Almonte are decided by a group called the Almonte Conclave. It consists of eight members (a nod to the eight schools of magic) and they each represent a Precinct. They are run by a person called a Premier, who starts and ends each of their meetings, but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.

The Conclave members are up for elections every 8 years, as voted by the city's residences. Elections happen every two years, though, but only two members are up for reelection each time. This is so the elections happens frequently to allow change.

Every two years, after the new conclave members are sworn in (if needed), a vote is held for the Premier. Each member of the conclave can nominate one candidate (except for the previous Premier) and they vote on the candidates in order of reverse seniority (newest members nominate first). If none of the candidates receive a majority of the votes (five or more), or none of the members nominate anyone, the previous Premier remains in the position for another two years.

#### Conclave Duties

The Almonte Conclave is the legislative power. With a majority vote, they can pass or repeal laws, with the Premier deciding any tie breakers. They also can approve amendments to the city's charter. These amendments can only be proposed by the citizens. The citizens garner enough signatures (2/3 the population) then it comes to a vote in front of the conclave. A unanimous vote is required to pass. They also appoint judges.

The Almonte Conclave is also responsible for providing yearly budgets, generally towards the end of the year for the upcoming year. During elections, these budgets are used as platforms for the two candidates running for reelections, showcasing how they make the city a better place. This is a prime factor in determining if conclave members gets reelected the following January.

### Judicial

#### The Urban Ward

The Urban Ward is the police and military arm of the city. It is run by the Ward Captain. He is served by several Commanders, each of which is put in charge of a different district in the city. Each one is in charge of several patrols (some districts have more than others) that guard said district.

Though the city has it's own standing guard and military, it relies mostly on mercenaries or numerous citizens that serve in the Reserve Ward that they can call on in war time or when face with a rather powerful villain or creature within the city.

#### Judges and Courts

Judges are appointed by the Almonte Conclave. Like the conclave, there are eight of them, each of them presiding over a different precinct. An appointment is for 16 years, after which they can be reinstated or replaced.

There are eight precinct courts. Each precinct has jurisdiction in three to four districts.

1. 1st Precinct Court (Civic District) - jurisdiction over Civic, Elven, Embassy, and Fine Shops District
2. 2nd Precinct Court (Magic District) - jurisdiction over Magic, Noble Estates, and Park Districts
3. 3rd Precinct Court (Average Residential District) - jurisdiction over University, Wealthy Residential, and Average Residential districts
4. 4th Precinct Court (Guildhall District) - jurisdiction over the Arena, Garrison, and Guildhall districts
5. 5th Precinct Court (Temple District) - jurisdiction over the Marketplace, Temple, and Docks district
6. 6th Precinct Court (Necropolis District) - jurisdiction over the Wu Jen, Inn, and Necropolis district
7. 7th Precinct Court (Prison District) - jurisdiction over the Prison, Red Light, and Poor Residential districts
8. 8th Precinct Court (Theater District) - jurisdiction over the Theater, Warehouse, and Undercity Districts.

#### Prison

The prison for the city of Almonte is massive. The prison has it's own district. The Commander in charge of this particular district actually serves as the warden of the prison. The guards of the prison rotate patrolling the prison and the streets around it.

## Organizations

1. Hex Union - workers' union that repair public magical utilities
2. Xiang Dao - Wu Jen organization that represent the Eastern residences of the city
3. Circle of Aerenoth - Druidic circle mostly in the Park District of the city
4. Almonte Conclave - legislative body of the city government
5. Urban Ward - the military soldiers of the city of Almonte

## Districts

1. Civic District
2. Elven District
3. Embassy District
4. Fine Shops District
5. Magic District
6. Noble Estates District
7. Park District
8. University District
9. Wealthy Residential District
10. Average Residential District
11. Arena District
12. Garrison District
13. Guildhall District
14. Marketplace District
15. Temple District
16. Docks District
17. Wu Jen District
18. Tavern District
19. Necropolis District
20. Prison District
21. Red Light District
22. Poor Residential District
23. Theater District
24. Undercity District
25. Warehouse District

## Notable Residents

1. **Ulmora Redshield** - current Ward Captain of the Urban Ward
2. **Miranda Guggenheim** - current Premier of the Almonte Conclave
3. **Ingrid Jackalmyre** - current headmistress of the Pentad School of Wizardry
4. **Pavros Tulver** - current manager and operator of the Almonte Arena
5. **Harmon Shieldveil** - current leader of the Hex Union
6. **Trevlin Khalid** - leader of the envoy of the Circle of Aerenoth that run the Almonte Park
7. **Quelivar Altarith** - high priest of the church of Luontu, leader of the Elven community
8. **Stamrick Quartermaster** - high priest of the church of Lorkayn, influential in all things magical
9. **Alvaris Ondrasil** - Elven Urban Ward Commander of the Prison District and also the Warden of the Prison

## Notable Locations/Buildings

1. **Air Docks** - in the Docks District, they are one of the tallest structures, where the Airships dock and unload/load their cargo
2. **Pentad School of Wizardry** - famous arcane university in the University District, which the city formed around centuries ago
3. **The Almonte Arena** - gladiator arena in the Arena District, home to much death and entertainment for its citizens
4. **The Almonte Park** - large park in the Park District, contains a Zoo and Arboretum, maintained by the Circle of Aerenoth
5. **Almonte Conclave Hall** - where the Almonte Conclave meet and run the government, located in the Civic District