Classes and Factions

The class divide among the literal layers of the city, is one of the
city’s most striking and prominent features. Members of a certain race commonly
belong to a single class, but there are other factors that can contribute to
where an individual ends up in the class divide. That is to say, race is not
the sole determining factor, just a common occurrence.

their way in the city as long as they avoid detection. Exiled races include: orcs,
lizardfolk, aarakocra, and now dragonborn.

## Factions

There are currently 8 factions, each controlling a sector of their own.
The factions all have their own interests and ideals, but they work together to
decide whom the next king or queen will be. A powerful and well-known faction
leader heads each faction.

### Sector 1: The Elite Saints

The Elite Saints consist of ½ the remnants of the old noble families
from before the cataclysm. They pride themselves as being the founders of the
city and are often at odds with The Ivory Council.

Leader: Lord Frankyl Arada

### Sector 2: Order of the Cosmos

The Order of the Cosmos is the sole religious faction in the city. The
only officially serve the three golden gods, but they remain knowledgeable
about all other deities that may or may not exist.

Leader: High Priest Jean-Carlo Sera

### Sector 3: The Intelligence Bureau (The IB)

The Intelligence Bureau sets its goal as scientific advancement at all
costs. Many of the experiments they have conducted were extremely beneficial to
the development of the Mega; others were more shady and unethical.

Leader: Doctor Eleine Hurley

### Sector 4: Service of Surveillance (SOS)

The SOS makes up the security force in the Mega. They claim to be
impartial, but everyone knows they are in Ajax’s pocket.

Leader: Nikon Starslayer

### Sector 5: Independent Integrity League

The Independent Integrity League is the smallest and newest of the
factions. They put their resources into developing all levels of the city, not
just the upper levels. They used to share control of sector 5 with the
dragonborn faction, but now they control it alone.

Leader: Karise Mai

### Sector 6: Elemental Assembly

A faction of magic and technomagic users, they are focused on the
scientific advancement of technology and magic, as well as study of the Elemental
Chaos.

Leader: Doctor Fantina Bloodglow

### Sector 7: The Ivory Council

The Ivory Council is where the other ½ of the remnants of the old noble
families find their home. They claim that they are the true founders of the
city, putting them in opposition with the Elite Saints.

Leader: Lady Kimber Kartier

### Sector 8: The Black Knuckles

The Black Knuckles is a faction of mercenaries. While other factions try
to paint themselves as good, the Black Knuckles fully embrace that they are
morally grey.

Leader: Bug Khal

### Location ???: The Resistance

Rumors of a resistance have recently been popping up among the slums on
the lower levels of the city. No one really knows who they are or what they
want. Some say that the resistance is going to tear down the entire
establishment that disenfranchises those in the lower classes. Others do not
even believe that the resistance actually exists. Regardless of the rumors, one
fact is undeniable: surveillance has gotten even heavier on the lower levels
since the rumors began.

Leader: ???