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Metrol is the largest metropolis in northern Sair, a city of gleaming spires on the River Melandor and Starmantle Bay. It is ruled by the Exarch Varon Drakomir, and the chain of fealty from the northern Borderlands runs up through Vedycaer to Metrol.
The spires and landmarks
- Throden’s Spire. This spire is the home of the Temple of Orn, the first Throdenite shrine founded by the legendary teacher Kiloni. Today, the master is known as Asta Leip, and he is renowned for strictness with his students.
- Cannith Vermishard: This spire houses the largest estate of House Cannith within Metrol, as well as their largest laboratories. Vivian D’Cannith, leader of the Artificers’ Guild, leads the house. Buy or commission new automatons, pay for infusions as a service.
- Blessed Vermishard: This spire houses the greatest cathedral to Numilvara, led by the Cardinal-Regent Lysandra. Make donations, pay tithes, purchase divine spellcasting services, seek absolution.
- The Great Palace: This spire houses the Exarch Varon Drakomir, ruler of Metrol, and his attendants.
- The Tiger’s Shard: This spire is home to the great cathedral of the Tiger Prince, Talavosh. Archbishop Alistair d’Lyonheart leads the clergy here. Make donations, pay tithes, purchase divine spellcasting services, seek absolution.
- Councilors’ Vermishard: This spire houses the Exarch’s Councillors and their families.
- Sorcerer’s Shard: This spire houses the great Tower of Knowledge of Metrol, headed by Cardinal-Regent Lysandra. Learn arcane spells, hire sages, purchase arcane spellcasting services, rent laboratory or library space, commission magic items.
- Merchant Emporium: Commodities trading, shipping contracts, general purchases, buy and sell magic items, automatons, and other wonders.
- Cathedral of the Host: A large temple dedicated to the small gods and forgotten faiths. Purchase ceremonies or eldritch services here.
- Metrol Arena: A large amphitheater hosting nonstop events. Bet on gladiators, carouse for local rumors, have a good time.
- Explorers’ Guild: An outpost of House Aurean. Hire explorers, buy or update regional maps, swap information and gossip about happenings in the hinterlands. There is also an adjunct of House Tharashk here, focused on finding people and things that have been lost to the wilds.
- Mercenaries’ Guild: Owned and operated by House D’Neith. Hire mercenaries, join up, swap information and gossip about military operations in the region.
- Central Watch Tower: A central place of command for the city watch. There is also an adjunct of House Tharashk nearby; private detectives can be hired to find lost people and things within the city.
The great temples
Three of Metrol’s temples are hallowed pinnacles:
- Temple of Numilvara: Hallowed Pinnacle of Good can purify 1 point of corruption per month spent in contemplation. White magic is performed at +2 caster level. Natural healing is doubled. Can purchase divine spellcasting from Numilvara’s clerics, shieldmaidens, and wonderworkers, and attempt to hire them as henches.
- Temple of the Tiger Prince: Hallowed Pinnacle of Good can purify 1 point of corruption per month spent in contemplation. White magic is performed at +2 caster level. Natural healing is doubled. Can purchase divine spellcasting from Talavosh’s clerics, attendants, and disciples, and attempt to hire them as henches.
- Temple of the Binding Flame: Hallowed Pinnacle of Good can purify 1 point of corruption per month spent in contemplation. White magic is performed at +2 caster level. Natural healing is doubled. Can purchase divine spellcasting from clerics and flamekeepers, and attempt to hire them as henches.
People
See Notable Metrol NPCs. Public figures include the Exarch Varon Drakomir, Cardinal-Regent Lysandra (cardinal of Numilvara’s church and regent of the Tower of Knowledge), Archbishop Alistair d’Lyonheart of the Tiger’s Shard, Vivian D’Cannith of the Artificers’ Guild, and Asta Leip, master of Throden’s Spire.