Jebral

Jebral is a city located on the north-east coast of The Conhal Concord. A mere 22 Epiphanies after The Sundering, a contingent of elves detached themselves from The Institution, stating lack of academic integrity, suffocating research policies, and a contamination of the scholars with freeloaders and frauds. Travelling as far as they could along the northern coast of Osnyux, they eventually reached the eastern coast and founded the academic entity known as Jebral. Built on a secluded stretch of land separated from the mainland by a natural moat, it was to be a place for dedicated study away from the wars of the world. They swiftly divided into four distinctive areas of study, known as The Quarters of Jebral, swearing an oath to reject medical teachings for fear of it originating from the imprecise, flawed, and polluted research of The Institution.

## Districts

The city is split into major sections referred to as districts.

### Scholars' District

The only section of the original city, the Scholars' District is separated from the rest of the city by a deep moat with steep sides naturally formed by the geography of the area and flooded with seawater. It is home to the primary bases of the Quarters, along with a plethora of satellite laboratories, research centres, and classrooms. All Fellows, Academics, and Wards are provided with accommodation within the Scholars' District. As a place of intense scientific and magical research, some areas of study are inevitably confidential, delicate, and even dangerous. Therefore, numerous protection enchantments have been cast throughout the islet; unauthorised persons will not be able to interfere with experiments, enter certain rooms, or even be able to perceive whole areas.

### Trade District

Located at the eastern side of the Ring, the Trade District is home to Jebral's commerce. Wide backstreets are utilised to deliver materials and goods to Smith Street and the Market Square from the merchant docks. The creatives and skilled labourers of Jebral have made shop on Smith Street, providing services from carpentry to jeweling. There is fierce competition between shopkeepers, but quality always seems to win out over price, speed, or quantity. Many take in apprentices, providing food, shelter, and education in order to perpetuate their trade and skill. The Market Square is home to vendors and merchants hosting shops dedicated to selling rather than services. Most anything that could not be found on Smith Street would be found here. Some of the permanent fixtures of the Market Square include Pabul's Emporium and The Royal Winery, while space for stalls is rented daily by florists, spice merchants, or whomever happens to be currently in port.

#### Shops Identified

##### Pabul's Emporium

Description: A store of interesting items and trinkets discovered and hoarded by Pabul on her travels.

Known Employees: Pabul Norovis (owner), Ocokxaxl (manager), Gekrex (shop clerk).

##### Under Construction

Description: Carpentry, furniture, and woodworking store and academy. Houses apprentices above the shop.

Known Employees: Tonobu Adera (master carpenter), Mellow (Mel) Thrill (apprentice).

##### Scaled Eye Inn

Description: Middle class tavern and lodgings. The go-to place The Peacekeepers put up hired investigators. Notably lacking in elves within the staff and clientele.

Known Employees: Kanzu (barkeeper).

##### Your Forger

Description: A smithy that works with and trains in a variety of metals. Houses apprentices above the shop.

Known Employees: Thum (chief blacksmith).

##### Ci-ing Double

Description: Leatherworker, specialising in gloves and shoes. No apprentices as the owner wanted it to be family-run, but forgot to get a family.

Known Employees: Venkirk Ci (owner).

##### The Royal Winery

Description: A pompous, upmarket wine house for the most civilised among society. As neither Jebral nor the Concord has a royal family, the name is meant to inspire a mysterious, foreign atmosphere. Popular for business meetings and first dates.

Known Employees:

### Residential District

An area of tenement blocks and housing for the working class of Jebral. The support staff of the scholars live here, along with their families, and the resulting local amenities including the chain stores Carrie General Store and The Sloppy Gill.

### Vir-Far Ait

Separated from the Ring by an ill-maintained rope bridge, Vir-Far is home to the unsightly and unfortunate of Jebral. With streets always beneath 1-3ft of seawater, the buildings of Vir-Far are built upon stilts and roofs are often used as thoroughfares. Fresh water cannot be found in Vir-Far and residents must rely on barrels of rainwater, or travel to the Ring for use of wells or to visit taverns. Most of Vir-Far is in disrepair; the city does recognise it, let alone fund restoration, leading to the place feeling sad, abandoned, and dark. This is where Group A first encountered the organisation known as Symphony.

### Merchant Docks

The northern coast of Jebral is dominated by the merchant docks. A place of constant activity, loud noises, and strange smells, the docks are run and regulated by the Merchants' Guild. All cargo must be documented and taxed before taken to a pre-booked warehouse, from where it is distributed throughout the city and further into the Concord.

## Academic Research

The scholars of Jebral are divided by rank; Fellows, Academics, Apprentices, and Wards. Each rank becomes more exclusive than the last, earning more freedoms and renown within the city.

### Fellows

The highest tier within the scholars of Jebral and the individuals the city's ecosystem is based around. There are usually 4-5 Fellows within each Quarter, resulting in no more than 20 in total. A new Fellow can only be proposed by an existing Fellow and is accepted by unanimous vote; these votes are the only time all Fellows are together. Fellows are given total freedom within their Quarter and the city of Jebral, often leading to them forgetting basic manners and common sense. A Fellow may take any number of wards and/or apprentices, but the number is usually kept low as this is of less interest than scientific research to them. Since the founding of Jebral, Fellows have nearly exclusively been elves; elves voting in elves, perpetuating the tradition. In its history, Jebral has only ever had two Fellows not of pure elvish heritage. The first was Allain Conhal, who many contemporary scholars view as not a true member as he had no interest in science, but no one can deny he was officially voted in. There has since been entered a clause in the induction of Fellows that any vote made under duress is void. The second is Balur the White, who was inducted centuries ago on the condition he shared details of the Esburnian giant clans. The knowledge was too tempting to the Fellows of the time to deny him entry, and he has since proved he is more than worthy of the position.

#### Known Fellows

Rhalf Wysanala

Balur the White

Lensa Rolamin

### Academics

The most general title within Jebral, academics cover any position from research assistant to members of the city-state's government. The primary purpose of the title is to differentiate between the common people and people of academic importance. The secondary purpose is to provide Fellows a pool of candidates to promote to Fellow; only academics can become Fellows. Academics are paid a wage and hold responsibility for their own well-being.

#### Known Academics

Larrel Yeltris

Eviccarix Trasalor

### Apprentices

Before becoming academics, students must prove themselves knowledgeable, dedicated, and competent. Fellows may take any number of apprentices but often have no more than 3. Fellows hold no responsibility for their apprentices and may teach them as and when they see fit. Apprenticeship is an honour and Fellows must often be persuaded it is beneficial to them to carry apprentices.

### Wards

For various reasons, a Fellow may take on the burden of a ward. This is a person that has not yet reached maturity in the eyes of society, and which must be cared for by the Fellow. They are housed and fed by the city upon the assumption that a Fellow would not take a ward if it were not academically beneficial. There is no creche or guardian provided by the city, as a result wards are treated as adults from a young age and this can occasionally lead to abnormal development. With not much to do in childhood, wards often become apprentices, taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge on their doorstep.