Malkine League

When Kerevin's Drop  was first founded, a small group of Wrights and Nanos were given the responsibility of looking after Kerevin's Pipes. Lead by Erasmia Malkine, they became proficient with all kinds of Numenera and rose, through both skill and influence to dominate all Numenera studies within Kerevin's Drop. They are diligent in ensuring that food and water are both in abundance, but guard their knowledge of the Numenera closely.

Whilst there are no explicit laws that grant the league a monopoly on creating or researching Numenera within Kerevin's Drop, non-affiliated Wrights are extremely rare and often don't stay in business long; some close up shop and find other work, whilst others choose to leave town altogether. Rumours abound of harassment and sabotage by the League, but the Dusty Shepherds have shown a marked unwillingness to investigate any allegations. Visitors to town often find the league to be eager purchasers of any numenera items they wish to sell, but rarely find the league offering anything for them to buy.

Membership in the modern day League is by invitation only, and is usually offered only to individuals from wealthy and well connected families. The joining process includes a long apprenticeship learning skills and knowledge from more senior members of the League, but the long term rewards are quite considerable. For those who don't merit an invitation, the League does offen offer employment as Gleam Dredgers, a job that helps uncover cyphers, artifacts and iotum. This can be dangerous work, and dredgers are also often carefully searched to ensure all of their finds wind up with the league, but it frequently better than many of the other jobs available in the poorer end of town.