Between a rock and a hard place
We now have a good understanding of our “corner” in the city. The corner sits within Dreamingspires, specifically between two high, fog shrouded blocks, 7/Tulip and 9/Rose. Local gangs dominate each block and our corner often has trouble thrust upon it as the gangs flex their muscles.
At the base of our corner is The Archive and fronting this is a Pawn shop, we often meet up at the shop, hiring out the back room. The Archive contains nuggets of information but it is hard to decipher amongst the detritus and meaningless nonsense that makes up 90% of it's shelves.
Religion plays it's part in our lives, from the Mortal God Church to Apocalyptic cults like The Doomed Children. Arguably above this, or at least indirectly dominating the lives of those in the area are Arclight. Their aggressive push to indentured servitude often comes up against those trying to build a fairer society. Meanwhile, the Fulgarators, once all powerful are on the wane, with citizens taking over the maintenance of lifts and trains, much to the Fulgarators anger.
In our first game session, Shiny Nick and Lex spot a member of the Rose Petals gang pushing their way into Maeve's Pawn shop. Nick tries to calm the situation and faces off against the gang member. But Maeve is late on the payment, a debt needs to be collected. Nick and Lex calm the petal and an uneasy truce seems to be in effect.
Meanwhile Alt Merrin has had advanced warning that Maeve's shop is being targeted and asks “Keys” to find some goods to help out the owner. Keys knows the perfect place. The Doomed Children have a church higher up the tower and with Alt's help she breaks in. After a frustrating search, Keys manages to get enough to settle with the Rose Petals. As the two quietly leave, a pair of eyes observe them…