Pebevarit Antiquities

Owner: Enrik Pebevarit
Species: Low-Born Gek
Role: Librarian, Antiquities Dealer, and Arcane Supplier
Location: A dim, cluttered shop tucked away near the edge of the Rusted Bazaar in Brakith Sprawl

Front Business: The Archive

• Public Front:
  Enrik maintains the facade of a humble librarian who struggles to make a living in a settlement where books are seen as useless luxuries.
• Collection:
• Dominion-Approved Texts: Histories, propaganda, and manuals carefully vetted by the authorities.
• Basic Learning: Texts on literacy, arithmetic, and practical skills.
• Reading Nooks: Dusty corners with mismatched chairs where residents can feign academic interest while discussing more dangerous matters.

Secret Business: Black Market Antiquities and Arcane Supplies

• Hidden Vault:
  A concealed chamber filled with forbidden relics, arcane tomes, and smuggled magical components. While technology is strictly controlled by the Dominion, magic has become a source of power for the oppressed.
• Specialties:
• Atlas Relics: Fragments of knowledge stones, damaged monolith shards, and corrupted interface components.
• Korvax Artifacts: Memory units, drone fragments, and pieces of pre-subjugation Korvax tech, sometimes repurposed for spellcraft.
• Arcane Tomes: Books detailing rituals, spells, and mystical arts — often disguised as innocuous ledgers or manuals.
• Magical Components: Rare herbs, minerals, and reagents for spellcasting, hidden among legitimate trade goods.
• Scrolls and Runes: Spell scrolls, runes of protection, and charms of minor enchantment.

Enrik’s Role in the Arcane Underground

• Arcane Mentor:
  Enrik helps fledgling magic users hone their craft by providing access to forbidden tomes and materials. While he lacks magical prowess himself, his knowledge of the arcane is extensive.
• Supplier to Spellcasters:
  Magic users, desperate for an edge against the Dominion, come to Enrik for spell components, ritual materials, and hidden wisdom. His shop is a beacon for those who wish to fight back with magic instead of technology.
• Protector of Secrets:
  Enrik safeguards the ancient lore and arcane practices that the Dominion seeks to suppress, preserving knowledge that could one day challenge their rule.

Clientele and Connections

• Magic-Users:
  Low-born Gek, subjugated Vy’keen, and even rogue Onyx Vigil members seeking to arm themselves with magic instead of technology.
• Rebels and Insurgents:
  Those who see magic as a way to level the playing field against the First Spawn Dominion.
• Scholars and Lore Seekers:
  Individuals desperate to uncover the truth hidden beneath centuries of Dominion propaganda.

Plot Hooks Involving Enrik

1. Tome of the Forgotten:
   Enrik has acquired a powerful but dangerous arcane tome. He offers it to the Spectral Vanguard, but warns that unlocking its power may come at a cost.
2. Smuggled Reagents:
   A shipment of rare magical components is stuck outside the Sprawl. Enrik needs help retrieving it before the Onyx Vigil discovers the contraband.
3. Arcane Revolution:
   Enrik knows of a group of budding mages who are ready to rise up. He asks the Spectral Vanguard to help train and protect these would-be rebels.
4. Echoes of Magic:
   A corrupted Korvax artifact holds a fragment of ancient arcane knowledge. Enrik believes it could be the key to a powerful spell capable of disrupting Dominion technology.

Notable Quote from Enrik

• “They control the machines, the ships, the skies — but magic? Magic is ours. And with it, we’ll crack their grip wide open.”

Summary

Enrik’s Antiquarian and Archive is more than just a repository of forgotten lore; it is the beating heart of arcane rebellion in Brakith Sprawl. In a world where technology is the domain of the oppressors, magic has become the weapon of the oppressed. Enrok stands at the crossroads of history and rebellion, offering the Spectral Vanguard a vital ally in their quest to bring down the First Spawn Dominion.