La Cour d'Obsidienne

Purpose / Function

The original centre of Kar’thir was razed (along with many buildings) to accommodate the Cenotaph. Even though no sign remains of the dark stone tiles that gave the square its name, it maintains the title of “Obsidian Pavilion,” and still serves as the central function area of the city. The activity now clusters around the steps up to the towering monument. The western side of the plaza holds freshly built stocks and a gallows. The stocks are crowded with transgressors against the Imperial Creed. The rest of the pavilion holds a scattering of visitors and locals. The off-worlders are primarily dignitaries and merchants making a show of piety. Alexei Drahj may be present with his usual retainers, casually inspecting the impoverished population’s wares. The desire for new Imperial currency draws the natives to the foot of the Cenotaph. They hawk everything from handmade jewellery to rough-carved aquila icons, largely by waving these wares in their hands. A sizeable portion of the peddlers offer stone fragments with dull gold etchings, calling them “Eternity Charms.” These trinkets are supposedly wrought from the ruins of the holy site on which Kar’thir was founded, although some smell suspiciously of fresh paint.

Type

Common area