impediments to trade through any means necessary. Its operational philosophy is rooted in the Skyssian ... e fundamentally "bad for business." Consequently, its agents (frequently [[:skyss:chars:heroes|heroes]]... ent operates under a veil of strict secrecy, with its activities explicitly omitted from official logs ... ck to the Crown, ensuring that Skyss can distance itself from the more unsavoury aspects of its economi
Geography and Defence ====
The city is defined by its dramatic littoral topography. Access is controlle... skyss:places:bot|Board of Trade]] (BoT) maintains its primary headquarters here, often identified by its distinctive blue flags featuring a green ship and a... ture ====
The city's infrastructure reflects both its immense wealth and its demographic pressures. Th
story that pre-dates the formation of the Kingdom itself. While it is now a sprawling centre for advanc... ss:places:dalreoch|Dalreoch]], it is renowned for its studies in the liberal arts, philosophy, and its cutting-edge (if occasionally volatile) research into... ary** (the future 1st Earl of Dalmuir) serving as its first Chancellor before the wars of the 520s. Tod
reoch's notable taverns, famed for the quality of its wines - most of which are imported from southern ... the city center, this institution is renowned for its library and its expertise in the "dangerous arts," such as fire and transmutation.
* [[:skyss:places... Water Gate - the only tavern in Dalreoch to have its own gate and jetty, rumoured to have been involve
common folk to advanced scholarly research within its three major universities. The kingdom's education... institution in the realm, pre-dating the kingdom itself. While it began with a focus on divinity and l... cally engineering and maritime sciences, aided by its proximity to the royal shipyards.
==== Curriculu... university|University of Stylhet]]** is noted for its extensive library resources, which have been used
ng as a thick tome hand-bound with sturdy string. Its covers are constructed from stiffened leather tha... ant "thump" when placed upon a table, symbolising its literal and metaphorical weight in Skyssian socie... acies, including both the "deeds and misdeeds" of its subjects. Registration is strictly governed by th
t white stone on the pommel. It can also disguise itself when asked to so that people don’t notice it (... isn't there. Also Jafnadr absorbs the memories of its wielder, and those in the close vicinity (albeit ... ine powers).
As a sentient sword it can speak to its wielder via a mental link, but only when the wiel
t white stone on the pommel. It can also disguise itself when asked to so that people don’t notice it (... isn't there. Also Jafnadr absorbs the memories of its wielder, and those in the close vicinity (albeit ... ine powers).
As a sentient sword it can speak to its wielder via a mental link, but only when the wiel
near-total dominance over global commerce through its administrative apparatus and naval superiority. C... merchant hulls currently traversing known waters. Its society is characterised by a highly developed ur... sun does not rise above the horizon. To maintain its massive industrial output, the Skyssians practice
ly, the Life Guard's oath of service is noted for its pragmatism, even including the duty of "warming u... ent and Heraldry ====
The Life Guard is known for its immaculate and distinctive appearance:
* **Armo... The capital city where the Guard performs most of its public duties.
* [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:gallo
gin as an Outer College ====
The university began its life as an "outer college" of the [[:skyss:places... ers who study natural philosophy and mathematics, its reputation is built upon the **practical applicat... Ian Gilruary]]: The founder of the university and its original patron.
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|E
a_trollslayer]] is slated to assume this role and its seat at the new year.
* **The Earl of [[:skyss:... y position representing the southern province and its extensive timber resources.
* **The Merchant Ad
the Schism, the faction was largely decimated and its remaining members scattered.
===== Description =... ds faction is officially considered defunct, with its survivors living in exile or hiding their affilia
