broken spire
Broken Spire
“The Emperor will never die. The sun will never
rise. These are the immutable facts that we live
by.”
—Kaplan, editor of the Imperial City Times
Your lives, and more, have been dedicated to
finding a means of unseating the Emperor from
his throne, and now it is finally in your grasp.
End of the Undying
Broken Spire is a Blades in the Dark playset about
revolutionaries set on breaking the shackles of
the Emperor's rule. They may seek power for
themselves, political change, or have a personal
grudge. We'll play to find out what political favors
they must garner, what occult rituals they must
perform, and which devil's bargains they must
accept to have a shot at the Emperor himself.
Broken Spire may be played in single session or a
short campaign. The game opens at the moment of
insurrection and uses flashback to determine how
the crew prepared for the Emperor's defenses and
the inevitable fall out of ending his reign. If played
in a single session, each flashback is a single scene.
If played in a campaign, each includes complete
a score and downtime.
As a group you'll decide how close the emperor is
to your grasp! Select how to end the immortal,
your opportunity, and your foil. For each
choice, answer the questions that follow.
End The Immortal
How do you kill a man who broke the Gates of Death?
Lamring
At the tip of the Astral Spire lies Lamring, the silver dagger the
Emperor used to pry open the gates of death. A perfect strike
from it into his quicksilver-filled undead heart will break his
hold on eternity and steel his immortality.
 What curse haunts this blade, and any who keep it in their
possession? (Eyes that reveal all misdeeds— Endless waking
— Haunting by the souls it has taken)
 In addition to his immortality, what part of the Emperor will
transfer to his vanquisher? (His memories—his passions—his
fears)
Ritual of Unbinding
There exist a single spell that will break the Emperor's
command over his fellow demons of earth, air, sea, and fire.
 Which of the Forgotten Gods lost their son when the
Emperor created the first spell of binding? (The Silver Fire
— The Burned King — The Hand of Sorrow)
 What did you promise them to teach you the ritual to break
his spell (A millennium of worship — The Emperor's eternal
torment — a child of your own)
Uprising
No individual has the might to defeat the Emperor, but
without them the mechanism of the Empire itself will fail
just as sure as lightning tower deprived of electropasm. Gain
their support and you may see the empire to a new day.
 Of these factions you need support from, who cannot be
trusted? (Spirit Wardens—Imperial Military—Ministry of
Preservation)
 Who named a price? (Inspectors — Quicksilver Guard —
Leviathan Hunters) What was it? (A demon's true name —
betrayal of the Lord Governor (-3 faction status) — Raven,
most loyal member of your crew as a hostage)
Opportunity
Through years of planning and sacrifice, you've arranged for a
moment when the Emperor and many of his closest cohorts
will be distracted. During this moment of transition, you have
a chance to strike. Which of these did you arrange?
 Investiture: On Gratitude, the holiday that celebrates his
ascension, the Immortal Emperor is going to turn the Astral
Spire and all within it to stone, as he unveils his newest
wonder: A sun of his own creation, that will protect the
people of Imperial City from the ghosts that haunt it.
 Assimilation: On the stones of Kotar's rest Rhal IV, emissary
of Tycheros has come to Imperial City to sign the accords,
which will place Tycheros within them empire. His list of
demands is legendary.
 Secession: The Sky Fleet, composed of four Iruvian
Leviathan Hunters meets the Bastion, the Emperor's
Naval Destroyer on the Void Sea. The Iruvian delegates
Eshala Ankhayt and Elstera Avrathi of House Anixis will
deliver Iruvia's declaration of sovereignty, seceding from
the Empire. Closing of all traffic lanes and reclaiming their
Leviathan Hunter fleets.
Foil
 Amar, Inspector General of Imperial City, the eyes of the
Emperor. Was it you or one of your associates that tipped her
off? What did she learn from your former leader Zephyr, who
she now has in chains?
 Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard, the arm
of the Emperor. How does he always know when you are
present? Why are your weapons ineffectual against him?
 The First, Overseer of the Spirit Wardens, the will of
the Emperor. Which of you has he captured before? What
overwhelming terror does he invoke in you now?
 Lord Strangford, newly appointed head of the Ministry
of Preservation and Leviathan Hunting fleets. How did his
spy Crowl infiltrate your crew? Why have you been unable
to remove them?
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Imperial Scoundrels
Toil and Trouble
An upstart crew of scoundrels may curse the
Emperor's name, but unless they want to be
stripped of their freedom, souls, and life, they'll
go no further.
Your crew has toiled for years to have this one
chance at the throne. Together decide your
nature, dedication, and drive. For each
choice answer the questions that follow.
When making your character, followed the steps
on page 57 of Blades in the Dark except as modified
by your dedication.
When making your crew, adjust the steps form
page 99 of Blades in the Dark accordingly:
1. Select your crew type based on your nature.
You start with Coin and Tier based on your
dedication.
2. Choose a reputation as usual.
3. Instead of selecting your hunting grounds, select
one faction aligned with your drive and take +2
status with them, choose another that it threatens
and take -2 status with them.
4. Choose a number of special abilities based on
your dedication.
5. Choose a number of upgrades based on your
dedication. The coin cost to improve your status
with the faction affected is equal to your Tier.
6. Choose a favorite contact as usual.
Nature
What bond have you forged together? (Choose one)
Sorcerer's Quicksilver Guard
You've infiltrated the ranks of the Emperor's guards, entrusted
with keeping him safe from any and all harm. Select the
mercury sheet.
 How many of the Quicksilver Guard are loyal to you?
(Fionna, loyal beyond death — a few trusted conspirators
with their own agenda — all but Captain Teslius and his
personal guard)
 What occult ritual or sparkcraft experiment did you
undertake to fool the Emperor who can see into the hearts
of the living?
 What duties must you still perform to maintain your guise?
(Inspecting imperial visitors — guarding the Astral Spire —
escorting the Emperor)
Gates of Death
You freed the Sorcerer's ancient companions and allowed them
to possess you to strike where he is weak. Select the hosts sheet.
Two of your crew are possessed by Courser and Stalker.
 How did you break the Emperor's spell binding his ancient
companions? (trading two lives for theirs — demonic aid)
 Of your crew who are possessed, how much of them
remains? (none — some — all)
 How have you climbed the political ladders of Imperial City
without the Emperor detecting his erstwhile companions?
Shackled to a Demon's Fate
You've bound yourself to an elemental demon who seeks the
Emperor's destruction. Select the shackled sheet, and set your
Dark Gifts clock to two ticks.
 Who binds your fate? (Setarra, demon of the void sea and storms
— Tyraxis, demon of the sky and stars — Ixis, demon of flame and
smoke) — Ahazu, demon of blood and stone)
 What is their dark desire? (mayhem — revenge — power —
control — knowledge)
 What price to you pay for it's dark gifts? (your last year of
memories — your names — your loves)
Dedication
How long have you been at this? (Choose one)
A Lifetime
Each character marks two trauma, adds 4 action dots (max
3), and marks an additional ability. The crew is tier IV, has 8
coin, a vault, two tributary factions (tier IV or lower), and
one advance. Who have you lost along the way?
Generations
Each character marks three trauma, adds 6 action dots (max
3), and marks two additional abilities. The crew is tier V, has
12 coin, two vaults, two tributary factions (tier V or lower),
and two advances. What impossible expectations have your
ancestors placed on you?
Since the Cataclysm
Each character marks four trauma, adds 8 action dots (max
4), and marks three additional abilities. The crew us tier VI,
has 16 coin, two vaults, two tributary factions (tier VI or
lower), hardened (+1 trauma), and three advances.
What shameful legacy do you bear?
Drive
What would cause you to face a foe that has not and cannot
be bested? Why would you risk almost certain doom. The the
crew will select a single drive, each character may have their
own answers to the questions that follow.
 Ideology, what belief do you hold that cannot suffer the
Emperor's existence one moment more than you have to?
What other nation or people hold this belief as well?
 The Prize, once the Emperor is deposed, how will you to
claim his power for yourself? How will you prevent others
from taking it in your stead?
 Settling a grudge, what personal slight has the Emperor
made that drove you to such lengths? How, if ever, will
vengeance be sated?
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cohort gang  expert 

crew sheet turncoats of

the sorcerer's
royal guard
WEAK IMPAIRED BROKEN ARMOR

special abilities
name reputation
 In Your Veins: You subsist on the quicksilver blood of the Emperor.
lair One diluted drop of it per day allows you to expend your special
FACTIONS tier status
armor to resist the effects of ghostly or demonic possession, or harm
rep turf hold weak strong tier  from occult sources. You may restore your special armor by slaying
the living. Each day you go without take Level 1 Harm: Drained.
Spirit Wardens vi
 Eternal Service: By the grace of the Immortal Emperor, you Ministry vi
no longer age. When you suffer level 4 harm, instead take trauma.
quicksilver spirit When you suffer your last trauma, you become a Revenant. Imperial Military v
guard wardens  Elite Training: Each PC may add +1 action rating to two: Hunt,
imperial TELSIUS tycherosi Inspectors v
Prowl, Skirmish, Study, or Survey (up to a max rating of 4).
military embassy
 Distinguished: When you Command targets who recognize Iruvian Embassy v
your rank, gain +1d. You are not affected by their Tier or Scale.
Investor: During downtime you receive 10 coin. Who is your Tycherosi Embassy iv

investor? What will they gain if you succeed? Quicksilver Guard iv
leviathan immortal lord  Whoever you Need to Be: Your disguises are impenetrable.
hunters STRANGFORD THE FIRST
governor Only members of the Quicksilver Guard can identify you. Leviathan Hunters iv
emperor
 Born to Protect: You can always protect a teammate to
safeguard the Emperor or a member of the Quicksilver Guard, Sparkwrights iii
no matter the distance.
Lord Governor iii
 Synchronized: When you perform a group action, you may
count multiple 6s from different rolls as a critical success.
iruvian
sparkwrights crew xp
ministry of AMAR
embassy
preservation inspectors At the end of each session, for each item below, mark 1 xp (or instead mark
2xp if that item occurred multiple times).
 Execute a successful operation to endanger, threaten, destroy the Emperor.
 Contend with challenges above your current station.
Tributary status grants you Potency vs. the faction, +1d vs. adjacent factions, tier in coin during downtime.
 Maintain your crew's reputation as members of the Quicksilver Guard.
heat wanted level coin vaults  Conceal the goals, drives, inner conflict, or essential nature of the crew.
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 contacts crew upgrades
Upon crew advance, each PC gets stash = Tier+2.   Benalize, an airship captain Quicksilver Vestments (Free
  lair quality
  The Second, Spirit Warden armor, Heavy armor only 2 load)   Carriage Documents
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  Tyraxis, a demon of air   Boat Gear
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Detailed maps of Imperial City
 
 Hidden
  Telsius, your commander Implements
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Passkeys to Imperial Buildings
   Quarters
  Amar, Inspector General Supplies
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Elite Rooks   Secure
  Wren, Imperial Army  
  Vault Tools
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lieutenant 

 Hardened (+1 trauma box)  Workshop Weapons
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training cohorts
 Insight upgrade costs
 Prowess New Cohort: 2
 Resolve Add Type: 2
how many of the guard are loyal to you?  Personal
 Mastery
what guard duties must you still perform?
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cohort gang  expert 

crew sheet possessed by

courser and
stalker
WEAK IMPAIRED

Vengeful Ghosts
BROKEN ARMOR

special abilities
(Skulks/Thugs)
name reputation
 Possessed: Two of your crew members are possessed. One by
lair Courser, who grants the Survivor and Vengeful abilities,
tier and one by Stalker who has Ambush and Reflexes. All other FACTIONS tier status
rep turf hold weak strong  members gain an extra dot in Attune and the Iron Will ability.
Spirit Wardens vi
 Toll Keepers: Every ghost that swarmed from the Gates of
Death passed by Courser and Stalker and you know each of them Ministry vi
by name. When in the presence of a ghost name their unpaid debt.
quicksilver spirit Imperial Military v
guard wardens  Courser's Scent: Name a person you have encountered before

imperial TELSIUS embassy of and Courser can lead you to them.
military tycheros Inspectors v
 Stalker's Blade: Crew members may push themselves when
wielding a blade to do either of the following: slay any mortal Iruvian Embassy v
whose skin it pierces—shatter your blade to break any arcane seal.
Tycherosi Embassy iv
 Endless: Crew members do not suffer would penalties. They can
leviathan immortal lord take harm (at any level) to push themselves. Quicksilver Guard iv
STRANGFORD THE FIRST Ancient Stores: As a downtime action, you may recover an
hunters emperor governor  Leviathan Hunters iv
ancient cache from the Deadlands. Roll Tier (1-3: 4 coin, 4/5: 8
coin, 6: 12 coin, crit: Artifact of Kotar) Sparkwrights iii
 Sorcerers of Old: Crew members may take 4 stress to learn
a pre-cataclysm ritual from Courser or Stalker as though it had
Lord Governor iii
iruvian been researched. Ask the ritual questions as usual.
sparkwrights
ministry of AMAR embassy
inspectors crew xp
preservation
At the end of each session, for each item below, mark 1 xp (or instead mark
2xp if that item occurred multiple times).
 Execute a successful battle, extortion, sabotage, or smash & grab operation.
Tributary status grants you Potency vs. the faction, +1d vs. adjacent factions, tier in coin during downtime.
 Contend with challenges above your current station.
 Bolster your crew's reputation or develop a new one.
heat wanted level coin vaults  Express the goals, drives, inner conflict, or essential nature of the crew.
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contacts crew upgrades
Upon crew advance, each PC gets stash = Tier+2.
Carcosa, Imperial Whisper
  Immortal Emperor's remorse
  lair quality
  Carriage Documents
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Vandrair, Ministry clerk
  Spectral Safekeeping (1 free
    Boat Gear
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Meier Dolos, noble
  load hidden in the ghost field)  Hidden
Implements
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K. Vond, ancient ghost
  Elite Vengeful Ghosts
   Quarters
  Secure Supplies
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Pentho rst, famous sculptor
  

 Composed (+1 stress box) Tools
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  Vault
Lutes, a tavern owner
  

 Hardened (+1 trauma box)  Workshop Weapons
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training cohorts
crew xp
 Insight upgrade costs
 Prowess New Cohort: 2
 Resolve Add Type: 2
 Personal
 Mastery
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cohort gang  expert 

crew sheet sworn to a

demon's dark
desire
WEAK IMPAIRED

Cult (Adepts/Skulks)
BROKEN ARMOR

special abilities
name demon
Dark Desire: Crew members have an additional vice called Dark
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lair reputation Desire. When you indulge it, also advance the Dark Gifts clock.
FACTIONS tier status
rep turf hold weak strong tier  Supernal Prowess: Each PC adds +1 action rating to Hunt,
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Skirmish, and Wreck (up to a max rating of 4). Spirit Wardens vi
Pervasive: In any group, the GM will tell you who would be
 Ministry vi
receptive to your demon's gifts (one, some, many). Remove a tick
quicksilver spirit
from the Dark Gifts clock to add them to your cult.
Imperial Military v
imperial guard TELSIUS wardens embassy of
Monstrous Strength: Remove a tick from the Dark Gifts clock
 Inspectors v
military tycheros
to improve your effect on any physical act of might. If the demon's
desire is fulfilled by your act, advance the Dark Gifts clock.
Iruvian Embassy v
Arcane Speech: Remove a tick from the Dark Gifts clock to do
 Tycherosi Embassy iv
one of the following: understand any language spoken—or manifest
Quicksilver Guard iv
leviathan immortal lord an arcane force in your demon's domain (magnitude: 4)
STRANGFORD THE FIRST
hunters emperor governor Unearthly Vigor: Remove a tick from the Dark Gifts to ignore
 Leviathan Hunters iv
all harm penalties. Advance the clock when you take harm.
Sparkwrights iii
More to Trade: Name what you hold most dear and give it up.
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Add 4 ticks to the Dark Gifts Clock. Each PC may only use this Lord Governor iii
ability once.
sparkwrights iruvian
ministry of AMAR embassy crew xp
preservation inspectors At the end of each session, for each item below, mark 1 xp (or instead mark
2xp if that item occurred multiple times).
 Execute an operation that serves your demon's dark desire.
Tributary status grants you Potency vs. the faction, +1d vs. adjacent factions, tier in coin during downtime.  Contend with challenges above your current station.
 Bolster your crew's reputation or develop a new one.
heat wanted level coin vaults  Express the goals, drives, inner conflict, or essential nature of the crew.
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contacts crew upgrades
Upon crew advance, each PC gets stash = Tier+2.
Hordus, a hieromancer
  Transdermal implants (2 free
  lair quality
dark gifts
load of weapons or implements)   Carriage Documents
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Vandrair, an informed clerk
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control travel bargain A favor (from a demon you
    Boat Gear
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a mortal's Mizzik, royal summoner
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Of anything Through anything Devil's Bargain a mortal mind don't serve, pick below)  Hidden
power Implements
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within their within their (Minimum Known
Stripped Penthorst, a sculptor
  Ritual sanctum in lair
   Quarters
domain domain result: 6)
  Secure Supplies
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Carcosa, imperial whisper
  Elite Cult (name them)
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  Vault Tools
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mastery knowledge dark gifts Lord Fist, council member
  

 Hardened (+1 trauma box)  Workshop Weapons
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Of anything Of anything a mortal life a mortal life
within their within their Taken Taken or Restored
demon you serve: setarra (demon of the void sea) — tyraxis (demon training cohorts
domain domain of the sky and stars)—ixis (demon of flame and smoke) — ahazu (demon  Insight upgrade costs
of blood and stone).  Prowess New Cohort: 2
destruction creation bargain a mortal a mortal's  Resolve Add Type: 2
Of anything Of anything Devil's Bargain heart fame  Personal
dark desire
within their within their (Minimum
domain domain result: 6)
Won Ruined  Mastery
price you pay for your gifts
When the Dark Gifts clock is filled, your Demon will provide one of these to you...once only.
thescore: investiture
The Score: Invesiture
“On Gratitude, the day celebrating his ascension,
the Immortal Emperor will perform the greatest
act of beneficence known to the living. From atop
his own Astral Spire, he will conjure a living sun
that will ward over all of Imperial City. A feat
of such powerful sorcery, that death itself will
shudder in fear."
—Kaplan, editor of the Imperial City Times
Through political influence, occult revelation, and
personal dedication, you've found a place among
the rarified audience that will watch the Emperor
channel the impossible reserves of electroplasm
to create a pale star that will hover above the spire,
casting away all spectres and darkness from the
city below.
Though surrounded by his most loyal and
powerful entourage, in the moment of the ritual's
apex, the Emperor will be vulnerable. Now is your
time!
One Score, One Chance
Open the score by describing the scene of the
Emperor's magnificent ritual and cut to the
action—how will the scoundrels end him? The
outcome of the revolution will be determined by
a single action roll, however before that action
can be taken, the crew must first resist all of
the Emperor's wards, via flashbacks to their
preparation. In a campaign game, these flashbacks
may be one or more scores. In a single session
game, they will be a single scene.
When framing the action consider the means
they've select to end the immortal, their
foil, nature, and drives. When running the
flashbacks use the foundation and fallout
sheets. Below are some details you can use to fill
the Spire.
The Astral Spire
25-stories tall, a rotating hexagonal lightning tower in the
center of the city. Each of the six corners hawk, ram, hound,
lion, boar, and owl arc lighting down to the towers at the cities
edge, forming an umbrella over the city. A demon of earth
where a door should be.
The Immortal Emperor
Perhaps this is the first time these mortals have set their sights
on him. (GM choose all that are true)
 He is shrouded by hundreds of swarming ghosts drawn to
him like moths to a flame
 His eyes have not closed in a thousand years, they see into
the souls of mortals and demons alike.
 His body is an ornate but rusted shell, the first hull ever
crafted. His voice is that of rending steel.
The Audience
Amar, Inspector General of Imperial City. (burned body,
troubled, persistent) and her Severosi attendant Maia Tui.
Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard (lightning fast,
cunning, undying) and 24 of his finest guard.
Mizzik, royal summoner (patient, withholding, curious).
The First, Overseer of the Spirit Wardens, the will of the
Emperor (prescient, glowing eyes, gurgling noises).
Lord Strangford, newly appointed head of the Ministry of
Preservation and Leviathan Hunting fleets and a dozen high
ranking officers of the Ministry.
Brance Daava, brigadier general of the Eternal Lions
(paranoid, aggressive, sadistic) and five of her prized hunters.
Una Farros, Senior Sparkright engineer (curious, vain,
famous) and her entourage.
Lords of House Daros, Rowan, and Ashram.
Time to Strike
Choose an the action to perform your insurrection. Will you
Prowl or Skirmish to plunge Lamring into the Emperor's
Quicksilver Heart? Will you Command or Sway the many
people of power to turn on him? Will you Attune to break
his hold over the Demons of Earth, Sea, Air and Fire?
Starting situation: Desperate Position, Zero Effect. The
Emperor also has three defenses:
 The Quicksilver Guard are upon you. The put you chains,
seize your holdings, and imprison all those you hold dear.
 Mizzik the Summoner, calls forth your souls from your
living bodies, leaving you Hollows.
 Your most trusted ally had betrayed you, secretly subverting
your means (swapping Lamring with an imposter, altering
your ritual to backfire, or turning those who support you).
Each of these must be resisted before you can act. After paying
the stress cost, flashback to the scene (in a one shot) or score
(in a campaign game) where you prepared for these defenses.
The outcome of these flashbacks improves or worsens your
starting position and effect.
Aftermath
If your result is a failure (1-3) your coup fails. The Immortal
Emperor is emboldened by your foolish attempts. The
consequences are horrific.
If the result is a partial success (4/5) or better, but your effect is
less than Standard, the Emperor is weakened but maintains his
hold. Perhaps there will be another opportunity dethrone him
in a thousand years. The consequences, if any, are still horrific.
If you succeed with standard effect, the Emperor's defeat
includes all of these fallout consequences. If you succeeded
with Great effect or better, choose only two:
 A new tyrant claims the throne.
 Sparkcraft fails, darkness closes in.
 100 years of war and famine.
Each of these may be resisted (see fallout).
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thescore: assimilatio
The Score: Assimilation
“A new day for the Imperium. We now claim
domain over all that the void sea holds!"
—Kaplan, editor of the Imperial City Times
You've brought Tycheros to the meeting table
knowing their demands will never be met. As a
sign of good faith though the Emperor is meeting
the delegate on Kotar's Rest, the holiest of places,
where his power is diminished. Here is your time
to strike!
One Score, One Chance
Open the score by describing the scene of the
Emperor's magnificent ritual and cut to the
action—how will the scoundrels end him? The
outcome of the revolution will be determined by
a single action roll, however before that action
can be taken, the crew must first resist all of
the Emperor's wards, via flashbacks to their
preparation. In a campaign game, these flashbacks
may be one or more scores. In a one shot game,
they will be a single scene.
When framing the action consider the means
they've selected, their nature, and drives. When
running the flashbacks use the foundation and
fallout sheets. Below are some details you can
use to fill the Spire.
Kotar's Rest
Plaza the size of four city blocks, irregular white paving stones,
uncomfortable heat rising up from the ever burning earth
below them, outdoor gallery the size of four city blocks, visible
from every tall vantage in the city.
The Immortal Emperor
Perhaps this is the first time these mortals have set their sights
on him. (GM choose all that are true)
 His body is sustained by immense clockwork apparatus that
towers over him, infusing him with quicksilver. His teeth
and nails glint silver in the light.
 The Emperor bears an ancient wound that will not heal. The
necrotic skin festers and seeps.
 Lighting courses through is veins, which he can channel
through is touch.
 Psychic tendrils flare from him, blinding any who attune
in his presence.
The Audience
Rhal IV, Delegate of Tycheros, here with impossible demands
(confident, patient, stone-plated skin, coalfire eyes)
Amar, Inspector General of Imperial City. (burned body,
troubled, persistent) and her Severosi attendant Maia Tui.
Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard (lightning fast,
cunning, undying) and 24 of his finest guard.
Mizzik, royal summoner (patient, withholding, curious).
The First, Overseer of the Spirit Wardens, the will of the
Emperor (prescient, glowing eyes, gurgling noises).
Lord Strangford, newly appointed head of the Ministry of
Preservation and Leviathan Hunting fleets and a dozen high
ranking officers of the Ministry.
Lords of House Daros, Rowan, and Ashram.
Time to Strike
Choose an the action to perform your insurrection. Will you
Prowl or Skirmish to plunge Lamring into the Emperor's
Quicksilver Heart? Will you Command or Sway the many
people of power to turn on him? Will you Attune to break
his hold over the Demons of Earth, Sea, Air and Fire?
Starting situation: Desperate Position, Zero Effect. The
Emperor and Rhal also have three defenses:
 The unbreakable chains of Kotar rise up through the rocks
and seize all of you, pinning you to the ground.
 Rhal IV sheds his demonic skin and sends it into the earth.
The earthquakes topple the Astral Spire and the lightning
field that protects Imperial City. Feral ghost swarm.
 Your most trusted ally had betrayed you, secretly subverting
your means (swapping Lamring with an imposter, altering
your ritual to backfire, or turning those who support you).
Each of these must be resisted before you can act. After paying
the stress cost, flashback to the scene (in a one shot) or score
(in a campaign game) where you prepared for these defenses.
The outcome of these flashbacks improves or worsens your
starting position and effect.
Aftermath
If your result is a failure (1-3) your coup fails. The Immortal
Emperor is emboldened by your foolish attempts. The
consequences are horrific.
If the result is a partial success (4/5) or better, but your effect is
less than Standard, the Emperor is weakened but maintains his
hold. Perhaps there will be another opportunity dethrone him
in a thousand years. The consequences, if any, are still horrific.
If you succeed with standard effect, the Emperor's defeat
includes all of these fallout consequences. If you succeeded
with Great effect or better, choose only two:
 A new tyrant claims the throne.
 1001 bound demons are free, full of insatiable wrath.
 Iruvia and the Dagger Islands secede. War is coming.
Each of these may be resisted (see fallout).
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thescore: secession
The Score: Secession
“I fear we've pushed the pillared houses too far
and tipped our hand. Ankhayat would have
endured the occupation of Bright Harbor, but
we should have known Ankhuset would never
stand for our conscription of the Star Fleet"
—Ministry report sent to the desk of
Cornelius Strangford
The cat and mouse game between the Imperium
and Iruvai would have gone on for years, with
each of them taking hidden jabs at each other
in the dark. Thanks to your efforts however, the
Empire has overreached and Iruvia is ready to
take action.
One Score, One Chance
Open the score by describing the scene of the
Sky Fleet meeting the Emperor on Bastion, his
naval Dreadnought, on the void sea and cut to
the action—how will the scoundrels end him?
The outcome of the revolution will be determined
by a single action roll, however before that
action can be taken, the crew must first resist all
of the Emperor's wards, via flashbacks to their
preparation. In a campaign game, these flashbacks
may be one or more scores. In a one shot game,
they will be a single scene.
When framing the action consider the means
they've selected, their nature, and drives. When
running the flashbacks use the foundation and
fallout sheets. Below are some details you can
use to fill the Spire.
The Void Sea
Howling wind. Rumbling in turbines. Ships slowly circling.
Voices amplified by demonic agents to cut through the squall.
The Immortal Emperor
Perhaps this is the first time these mortals have set their sights
on him. (GM choose all that are true)
 His body is made of chipped stone, eyes filled with dying
flames. All wind dies as it touches him.
 He wears a mask in the fashion of Spirit Wardens with
articulating features. The cheeks, lips, and eyebrows parrot
human expression.
 Blood of the forgotten gods stain his fingers and teeth.
The smell of their fading quintessence evokes memories
of another world.
 Life withers in his presence. The taste our soured meat fills
the mouths of those nearby.
On Board the Bastion
Lord Strangford, newly appointed head of the Ministry of
Preservation and Leviathan Hunting fleets and a dozen high
ranking officers of the Ministry.
Brance Daava, brigadier general of the Eternal Lions
(paranoid, aggressive, sadistic) and five of her prized hunters.
Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard (lightning fast,
cunning, undying) and his deputy Risus.
Lords of House Daros, Rowan, and Ashram.
On Board the Sky Fleet
Lenaya, captains the Sparrow which hosts the delegation
(leviathan hunter captain, adventurous, brave, loyal).
Eshala, delivers the decree (first-born scion, bold, keen, loyal).
Sky Fleet captains Makeem, Nissal, and Byarri
Khuset, a silver falcon, a swarm of metal shards, a woman
with eyes burn bright (demon of justice and truth)
Khayat: - a snake of shadows, whirling chains, a man with
eyes that devour light (demon of blood and water)
Time to Strike
Choose an the action to perform your insurrection. Will you
Prowl or Skirmish to plunge Lamring into the Emperor's
Quicksilver Heart? Will you Command or Sway the many
people of power to turn on him? Will you Attune to break
his hold over the Demons of Earth, Sea, Air and Fire?
Starting situation: Desperate Position, Zero Effect. The
Emperor also has three defenses:
 Khayat vanishes. The Void Sea churns and boils, from it's
depths the Leviathan Soul Drinker consumes the Sky fleet.
 The Navy locks you in manacles and drops your bodies
into the void sea.
 Your most trusted ally had betrayed you, secretly subverting
your means (swapping Lamring with an imposter, altering
your ritual to backfire, or turning those who support you).
Each of these must be resisted before you can act. After paying
the stress cost, flashback to the scene (in a one shot) or score
(in a campaign game) where you prepared for these defenses.
The outcome of these flashbacks improves or worsens your
starting position and effect.
Aftermath
If your result is a failure (1-3) your coup fails. The Immortal
Emperor is emboldened by your foolish attempts. The
consequences are horrific.
If the result is a partial success (4/5) or better, but your effect is
less than Standard, the Emperor is weakened but maintains his
hold. Perhaps there will be another opportunity dethrone him
in a thousand years. The consequences, if any, are still horrific.
If you succeed with standard effect, the Emperor's defeat
includes all of these fallout consequences. If you succeeded
with Great effect or better, choose only two:
 A new tyrant claims the throne.
 Strife with Iruvia, decades or war and famine.
 Forgotten gods return to the world, horrors are abound.
Each of these may be resisted (see fallout).
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foundation
Foundation
Disarming the Throne
Armed with arcane senses, loyal retainers, and
spectral spies, few things go unnoticed by the
Emperor's eyes. How have you infiltrated his inner
sanctum?
Each of the following opportunities may be entire
scores or a single scene. Success may gain the crew
tributary factions, contacts, and influence, as well
as draw heat to the crew and sap them of resources.
These are examples intended to give a sense of the
kind of scores these crews might pull off to weaken
the Emperor, but if the crew has a idea of their own,
figure out the challenges involved and run with it,
especially in a single session game.
If the crew accomplishes their goal their effect on the
Emperor is improved by one step (e.g. from zero to
limited, or limited to standard). If they do so while
avoiding any detection, their position is improved
as well.
If the crew fails at their goal, they defense is still
overcome, but they lose one die on the action roll.
The Emperor's Failing Grasp
There is no demon or human that can stand against the Emperor,
but where does immortal vigor fail? How will you weaken his
hold on the empire and bolster your own position? Choose an
opportunity below and take turns answering the questions.
 Spirit Warden Identity. On the eve of Arkenvorn, a new
Master Warden will be appointed and their true name will
be taken once and for all. What power will you wield once
the name is yours? How will you infiltrate the ritual? What
of their wards, notoriously impossible to fool?
 Imperial Military Intelligence. Commander Torren has
evidence that House Anixis sabotaged a leviathan hunter
fleet, sending 300 souls to their deaths. What can you offer
Torren to make the evidence disappear? Who does he fear?
What debt do you owe for this knowledge?
 Stonewall the Ministry of Preservation. A vote to approve
the imports of Tycherosi good is vital to the financial
strength of the Ministry and promises made Lord Governors
of Doskvol, Lockport, and the Imperial City. How will you
stall the ballot so the vote misses it's cutoff? Who among the
Ministry knows you're trying to interfere and how have they
thwarted you until now?
 Infighting among the noble houses. Only days after the
wedding between Mirron, scion of House Dolos and Aketi,
only child of Lady Ashram, rumor began to spread that
Mirron is a member of the cult of the Empty Vessel. How will
convince Magistrate Dunvil—business partner and lifelong
friend of Mirron—to annul the wedding ? When leaders of
the Empty Vessel come with their brands of unmaking, how
will you guard your souls?
 Build a coalition of the Foundation and Sparkrights. Two
factions who have forever fought, schemed, and sabotaged
each other,could also hold the great works of the Emperor
hostage if the ever saw eye to eye. How will you convince
visiting scholar Senior Engineer Una Farros to sit down with
her rival Architect Emory Whisk? How will you keep this
meeting, of two ever-watched notaries, concealed from the
Emperor's spies?
 The Empire's Coffers. A southbound train is arriving in
Imperial City laden with taxes from Doskvol, Whitehollow,
and Ilysia. Taxes soon to be yours. How did you get on board?
Did you intend to be caught and detained, or has the plan
already gone off the rails? Are you most afraid of the Imperial
Military that guards the coffers with clockwork precision or
the Demon of Metal and Bone that is counted as part of the
tribute?
 Pact with Tycheros. Emissary Kelden Vix of Tycheros has
arrived with a sizable entourage to pay their respects and
sign official paperwork. What impossible cost have they given
you for their loyalty? What counter offer do you intend to
make?
 (Other ideas: aiding political rivals, seeking foreign aid,
sabotaging leviathan blood supplies, sparking a schism
within the church, letting lose supernatural threats)
How can his scions be turned?
To recruit, you must overcome their fear of (and possibly
loyalty to) the Emperor, and offer something greater than
the incredible rewards they reap now. Select a scion on the
Emperor whose favor you seek to gain with this score and
answer the questions that follow:
 Amar, Inspector General of Imperial City, the eyes of the
Emperor. What does she gain from your treason?
 Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard, the arm of
the Emperor. What hold does Telsius have over you now?
How will that change if you're successful.
 The First, Overseer of the Spirit Wardens, the will of the
Emperor. Which of you performed the Ritual of Binding that
links the fate of their soul to yours?
 Lord Strangford, newly appointed head of the Ministry
of Preservation and Leviathan Hunting fleets. What seat of
power does he seek to claim?
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fallout
fallout
His grasp is broken. The Emperor is no more.
Without the demons he bound or the gods he
mastered, how will you prevent the Shattered
Lands from falling further into darkness?
The Shattered Lands
Spectacular as the Emperor's defeat was, the real
work begins now. For each tributary faction they
pledge to the task, the crew may prevent one of
the Aftermath consequences. If they do not have
sufficient support, they may at best reduce the
severity of the consequences. Perhaps another means
of warding off ghosts may eventually be developed,
or the war with Iruvia may be delayed.
As with the Foundation, each of Fallout challenges
may be addressed in a single scene or a score,
depending on the length of your game.
Some people just want to see the world burn. If
the crew is content to dethrone the Emperor and
let others pick up the broken pieces, end the game
describing the Aftermath that follows.
Forestall Disaster
Demons, ghosts, forgotten gods and their horrors may be
the least terrible thing that haunt the nights. Citizens of the
former empire, deprived of security and stability are wont to
horde needed supplies, seize power, and turn on each other.
Demons that Desire
How will you ward off the wrath from demons who have
their first taste of freedom in a millennium? Have you learned
the Emperor's Ritual of Binding and would employ it as he once
did? Can they be turned inward to war amongst themselves? Is
their a price in lives that would appease them?
Ghosts that Hunger
How will you keep the feral ghosts at bay? Do the Emperor's
remains contain the means to repulse them? Will the people of
Severos or the Dagger Isles share their ancient traditions? Will
the Spirit Wardens don their old garb and become the Devil
Hunters once more?
Gods that Rampage
What of the Forgotten Gods glinting in the sky above and
the sea below? Will the Unbroken Sun show mercy to those who
pledge to his cause of ending all demons? Will mortals who open
their minds be safe from the Horrors that manifest?
People that Die
Can bonds be formed for the sake of humanity? How will you
prevent a counter revolution by the Ministry and the Imperial
Army that seeks to restore the old order? Can you keep the people
of the Skovlan from seeking vengeance for the death of their
King Aldric? Is there a place for the Deathland Scavengers that
they can call home? And if so, will they share their knowledge?
Other Ways
In the Dagger Isles we have no ore mines or leviathan fleets. Our
lands produce little so we must rely on the people. That means
our leaders are compelled to give those people certain freedoms.
Freedom to assemble and ward off the hungry ghosts, freedom
to converse through print and through the ghost field, that we
might warn each other of monsoons, and of fishing opportunities,
and finally freedom to speak up against our leaders when they
fail to act in our interests.
Our leaders are many, three or four from every village, not a
secret cabal of the Emperors chosen. They could horde what
little wealth we have, but it would not be enough to lift them so
far above the common citizen that wall themselves off from our
complaints. So instead they take only a small sum for themselves,
invest the rest in the roads and fishing boats and ghost echoes
that aid the people. We do not have much, but what we do is
shared among the people, thus winning favor, thus keeping our
leaders in power. You have more wealth than I can imagine, but
you'll never see any of it.
- Jaron Ailes, Dagger Islands Fisher.
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 PLAYER REFERENCE - BROKEN SPIRE After the score, resolve Influence and Tribute, Faction Status, Heat, Entanglements, then Downtime—in that order
1. INFLUENCE AND TRIBUTE
The crew earns 2 rep per score by default. If the target
of the score is higher Tier, take +1 rep per Tier higher.
If the target of the score is lower Tier, you get -1 rep
per Tier lower (minimum zero). (If you keep the job
completely quiet you earn zero rep instead).
You also earn a coin equal to the total Tier of your
tributary factions.
4. ENTANGLEMENTS
Roll dice equal to your Wanted Level, and read the result according to your heat.
HEAT 0-3 HEAT 4/5
Unwanted Press or Unwanted Press or
1-3 Internal Dispute 1-3 Foreign Power
4/5 Rivals or Lost Tribute 4/5 Reprisals or Investigation
6 Mandatory Supplication 6 Appropriation or Taxation
Appropriation. A faction with whom you have a
negative status makes a play against your holdings.
Give them 1 tributary faction or go to war (drop
to -3 status). If you have no tributes, lose 1 hold
instead.
Arrest. An Inspector presents a case file of
evidence to a magistrate, to begin prosecution of
your crew. The Bluecoats send a detail to arrest you.
Pay them off with coin (Wanted Level +10), hand
someone over for arrest (this clears your heat), or
try to evade capture.
Demonic Notice. A demon approaches the crew
with a dark offer. Accept, hide until it loses interest
(forfeit 3 rep), or deal with it another way.
Flipped. One of your contacts, patrons, clients, or a
group of your customers switches allegiances due to
the heat on you. They're loyal to another faction now.
Foreign Power. A well known foreign political
figure takes notice of your activities and seeks an
audience with you. Rebuff them and lose 1 status
with them, or agree and take +2 Heat.
Internal Dispute. One of your allied or
tributary factions crosses one of their enemies. Stay
quiet (forfeit rep equal to their tier), find a way
to broker peace, or face reprisals.
Investigation. An Inspector looks into your
holdings and recent activities. How do you find out
about their probing into your past? Bribe a magistrate
2. FACTION STATUS
Power: +1 status with any faction you
bolstered. -1 status (or more) with any
faction you weakened.
Disruption: -1 status with the
Ministry of Preservation, the Quicksilver
Guard or the Spirit Wardens.
Tributary: Mark any factions you have
brought under your heel.
HEAT 6+
1-3 Flipped or Investigation
Demonic Notice or
4/5 Appropriation
6 Arrest or Taxation
with 5 coin to interfere, take action dissuade the
inspector yourself, or take +3 Heat.
Lost Tribute. One of your tributary factions has
trouble of their own and can't pay. Cut your losses
(lose -1 status with them and lose their tribute),
help them out, or wait till they resolve the issue
themselves (fortune roll).
Mandatory Supplication. The Eternal Lions
capture one the PCs and demand a demonstration
of loyalty. Why do they suspect you of treason? Sell
out an ally or they beat you up (level 2 harm) and
you tell them what they want to know (+3 heat).
Reprisals. An enemy faction makes a move
against you (or a friend, contact, or vice purveyor).
Pay them (1 rep and 1 coin) per Tier of the
enemy as an apology, allow them to mess with you
or yours, or fight back and show them who's boss.
Rivals. A neutral faction throws their weight around.
They threaten you, a friend or contact, or one of your vice
purveyors. Forfeit (1 rep or 1 coin) per Tier of the
rival, or stand up to them and lose 1 status with them.
Taxation. The Ministry determines that you owe
the Spire coin equal your tier +5. Acquire the
services or solicitor to refute the charges, pay the
bill, or lose 1 hold as they confiscate your wealth.
Unwanted Press. The Imperial City Times learns
of your activities. Pay 3 coin to silence the story,
or take +2 Heat when it breaks.
3. HEAT  0 heat: Smooth & quiet; low exposure.
After a score or conflict with an opponent, the crew  2 heat: Contained; standard exposure.
takes heat. Add +1 heat for a high-profile or  4 heat: Loud & chaotic; high exposure.
well-connected target. Add +1 heat if the situation  6 heat: Wild; devastating exposure.
happened on hostile turf. Add +1 heat if you're at
war. Add +2 heat if killing was involved. Plus any additional heat from complications
or devil's bargains during the session.
5. DOWNTIME
After each Foundation or Fallout score, your crew may pursue three downtime activities from
the list below. During downtime, you may perform additional activities from the list by spending
5 coin or 2 rep for each.
For any downtime roll, add +1d to the roll if you get help from a friend or contact. After the roll,
you may increase the result level by one for each 5 coin spent, by hiring assistance, paying a bribe,
etc. (so, a 1-3 result becomes a 4/5, 4/5 becomes 6, 6 becomes Critical).
Appropriate temporary use of an Fine (Tier +1) asset. Roll the crew's tier. The
peculate result indicates the Heat you gain (1-3: five, 4/5: three, 6: two, Crit: zero).
long term Work on a Long Term Project, if you have the means. Roll a trait and mark 1
project segment on the project clock per level (1-3: one, 4/5: two, 6: three, Crit: five).
Work with an ally (+2 status or better) to weaken another faction. Spend
coin equal to target faction's tier and roll your action (1-3: backfire -1 status
ruin with both factions, 4/5: -1 status with target faction and reduce their hold , 6:
reduce their hold, Crit: reduce their hold and take +1 status with your ally).
Say how you shift your Heat to another faction roll your action. Reduce heat by
implicate the result level (1-3: one, 4/5: two, 6: three, Crit: five). -1 status if they know.
Spend 1 coin per tier and say how you bribe an important member of a faction,
bribe then roll your action (1-3: Backfire, -1 status with their faction, 4/5: gain them
as a contact 6: gain a contact that is a friend, Crit: 1 status with the faction).
If you have reduced another factions tier (either through a score or through ruin)
and they have not had a chance to recover, say how you convince them to give you
fortify tribute and roll your action. (1-3: backfire -1 status, 4/5: begrudging support
and -1 status and mark them as tribute, 6: mark as tributary, Crit: mark as
tributary and collect coin equal to their tier immediately.)
Each crew member may recover (instead of rolling, add 4 ticks to your
personal healing clock), indulge vice (as normal), and train (in one attribute or
time
playbook).
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 GM REFERENCE - BROKEN SPIRE
gm goals
Play to find out what happens.
Bring Imperial City to Life.
Convey the world honestly.
Hail the Emperor and his defeat.
gm principles
Be a fan of the PCs.
Let everything flow from the
fiction.
Hold on lightly.
Address the characters.
Address the players.
Paint the world w/ a haunted
brush.
Surround them political power.
Fill the world with fragile magic.
Consider the risk.
gm actions
When things are getting started:
 What's your goal?
 What plan did you make? (and
what's the detail?)
And when things are underway:
 How do you do that? (which
action do you use?)
 What's your goal? (what's the
effect?)
Cut to the moment of crisis.
Telegraph trouble before it strikes.
Tell them the consequences and ask.
Offer a devil's bargain.
Make a progress clock or tick one.
Ask the players.
Actions ripple through the network.
Think off-screen.
What do you do?
names: Adric, Aldo, Amison, Andrel, locations
Arcy, Arden, Arilyn, Arquo, Arvus, Ashlyn,
Branon, Brace, Brance, Brena, Bricks,
Candra, Canter, Carissa, Carro, Casslyn,
Cavelle, Clave, Corille, Cornelius, Cross,
Crowl, Cyrene, Daphnia, Drav, Edlun,
Emeline, Grell, Helles, Hix, Holtz, Kamelin,
Kelyr, Kobb, Kristov, Laudius, Lauria,
Lenia, Lizete, Lorette, Lucella, Lynthia,
Mara, Milos, Morlan, Myre, Narcus, Naria,
Noggs, Odrienne, Orlan, Phin, Polonia,
Quess, Remira, Ring, Roethe, Sesereth,
Sethla, Skannon, Stavrul, Stev, Syra, Talitha,
Tesslyn, Thena, Timoth, Tocker, Typhania,
Una, Vaurin, Veleris, Veretta, Vestine, Vey,
Volette, Vond, Weaver, Wester, Zamira.
family names: Arran, Athanoch, Basran,
Bede, Boden, Booker, Ankhayat, Bowman,
Breakiron, Brogan, Clelland, Clermont,
Coleburn, Comber, Daava, Dalmore,
Danfield, Dunvil, Edrad, Farros, Grine,
Haig, Helker, Helles, Hellyers, Jayan,
Jeduin, Kardera, Karstas, Keel, Kessarin,
Kinclaith, Lommel, Lomond, Maroden,
Michter, Morriston, Penderyn, Prichard,
Rowan, Salkara, Sevoy, Slane, Strangford,
Strathmill, Templeton, Tyrconnell, Vakt,
Vale, Vedat, Walund.
aliases: Bell, Birch, Bird, Bliss, Bricks,
Bug, Chime, Coil, Cricket, Cross, Crow,
Echo, Flint, Frog, Frost, Grip, Hook, Ink,
Junker, Mist, Moon, Nail, Needle, Ogre,
Pool, Ring, Ruby, Silver, Skinner, Song,
Spur, Tackle, Thistle, Thorn, Thunderer,
Tick Tock, Trick, Vesper, Vixen, Whip,
Wicker, Wraith.
The Astral Spire, 25-stories tall, a
rotating hexagonal lightning tower
in the center of the city. Each of the
six corners hawk, ram, hound, lion,
boar, and owl arc lighting down to the
towers at the cities edge, forming an
umbrella over the city. A demon earth
where a door would be.
Dolos Landing, raised airstrip and
home of the Emperor's aetheric lifts.
Each ship has a lower passenger level
and a top "flight deck" where avian
specters are chained by lightning
hooks and prodded by sky captains.
Kotar's Rest, outdoor gallery the size
of four city blocks. Tightly packed
paving stones warmed by the every
burning earth below. Visible from
every tall vantage in the city.
Emperor's Gate, a gleaming brass rail
system that provides transportation
for the elite, towering over the sullied
streets below.
Museum of Forgotten Worlds, pre-
cataclysmic artifacts are displayed in
glass spheres and lighting cages.
Two Ends, a long narrow building
with draft houses at either end.
Admittance to the center is restricted
to the Cult of Ecstasy and their
"guests".
The Burning Oak, struck by lightning
called by the Emperor before the
unity war, it still burns from inside.
A training ground for new recruits.
Moroc Haig, a half finished statue of
the Emperor said to be curse any who
try to complete it. Named after the
first artisan who died working on it.
city descriptors
marble spires, aetheric lifts,
electroplasmic braziers, engraved
cobblestones, fireworks, sulphur smell,
ghost-goat driven carriages, clear
fountains, blue-hue electroplasmic light
displays, ornate bronze hulls, wares from
Iruvia and Severos
Imperial City notables
Amar, Inspector General of Imperial City. Harassed
for her ongoing investigations into Iruvian espionage
and corruption (burned body, troubled, persistent)
Sheltz, Bluecoat information broker, trades access
to the hated criminal Koro for favors (jovial, crass,
uncaring)
Penthorst, artist commissioned by nobility for her
lifelike sculptures. Seeks to make a rendition of the
Emperor (bold, interrupts others, sings to himself)
Benalize, Deathalnds "explorer". Charges exorbitant
rates to take those seeking adventure on a tour of
the Deathlands (charming, always selling something)
Kaplan, editor of the Imperial City Times. Sneaks
subliminal seditious into the paper (erudite, anarchist)
Telsius, Commander of the Quicksilver Guard
(lightning fast, cunning, undying)
Koro, Iruvian under interrogation for crimes against
the empire. Real name unknown. Refuses to speak
to anyone but Elstera Avrathi (obdurate, young, still)
Captain Soon, a sky pirate who liberated one of the
aetheric lifts. Communes with the ghost bound to it
and helps them exact vengeance on the nobles that
bound them. (enthusiastic, driven, Whisper)
Wren, a lieutenant in the Imperial Army that regularly
bucks above her station. Awarded medals of valor and
held in contempt for insubordination. Caught the spy
Koro, hunting Captain Soon. (loyal, fierce, fearless)
Mizzik, royal summoner. Granted special
dispensation to commune with ghosts for state
intelligence. (patient, withholding, curious)
Carcosa, ex-deathlands scavenger, now mentor to the
Imperial Whispers (cold, disciplined, candid)
Vandrair, Ministry clerk siphoning information to
Captain Soon (innocuous, quick, vengeful)
Lord Governor Dolos, a powerless figurehead
(bitter, wary, intransigent)
Brance Daava, brigadier general of the Eternal
Lions (paranoid, aggressive, sadistic)
Lucella Dolos, grand duchess, captain of the Secret
Police, heir to the Governorship of Imperial City,
(bored, intrigued, ambitious).
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