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Precinct Four

Few days or nights pass quietly in Precinct Four. The frequent din of battle as Boros soldiers guard against Gruul marauders, the strange sounds of volatile magic emanating from Izzet experiments, and the occasional explosive flare-ups of goblin gang wars keep the precinct a dynamic and dangerous place. Its buildings include rams hackle tenements damaged by conflict, impregnable fortresses and laboratories, and bustling markets filled with merchants ready to defend themselves and their wares.

Demographics

The people of Precinct Four are always ready for a fight. Being able to defend oneself and adapting to change are the most important qualities in this precinct. Good neighbors are your battle mates when you're fighting for your home or your life.
Precinct Four is home to a wide range of folk, most of whom are used to fighting for a living. Transients, soldiers, goblin gang members, and hardy merchants call this precinct home.
At the DM's discretion, adventurers who maintain either a squalid or aristocratic lifestyle could have dis-advantage on Charisma checks when interacting with residents of Precinct Four.

Defences

Much of Precinct Four is a war zone, and mundane methods of law enforcement aren't always effective in such an environment. No one takes the constant patrolling of the Boros Legion as a guarantee of their safety, and almost all folk know how to fight to some degree. Typical threats include giant monsters, unstable elementals, and Gruul raiding parties, and a curfew system is often instituted when a neighborhood is beset by one of these dangers. The only area that is usually safe from external threats is Tin Street. Petty crimes aren't given much attention, since the soldiers are primarily concerned with curbing violence and mayhem. The typical response to a reported crime or a dangerous threat is 1d8 minutes, and the squad consists of a Boros Legion knight (from the Monster Manual) leading 4d4 soldiers (see chapter 6 for the stat block).

Industry & Trade

Precinct Four has a wide variation in available goods, depending on the neighborhood. There is little or no commerce in the Red Wastes, except for what can be bartered with Gruul clansfolk or scavenged. The Bulwark carries many basic goods and services, with weapons and armor plentiful due to the constant threat of conflict and the nearby foundries in District Six. On Tin Street, almost anything is available for a bit of searching and the right price.
The precinct offers a wide range of food and lodging, appropriate for lifestyles from squalid to wealthy. The more affluent folk of the precinct are careful not to Haunt their wealth, lest they make themselves targets for raiders from the Red Wastes.

Guilds and Factions

The Boros Legion's guildhall fortress, Sunhome, is located here, and that guild is the heart of the precinct's defense against the savage forces that come from the northern rubble belt. The Izzet League often likes to test its latest experiments in this precinct. Its guildhall, Nivix, towers over the south end. The Gruul Clans frequently raid into the rest of the precinct from the rubble-belt in the north. The Cult of Rakdos delights in sowing mayhem here, stoking the fires of conflict and gathering inspiration for future performances.
The Red Wastes is a lawless region mostly beyond the reach of Boros patrols and Azorius laws. In other parts of the precinct, goblin gangs shake down locals when-ever possible and skirmish against each other over turf. The Shattergang Brothers are a notorious goblin gang that haunts Tin Street in this precinct, dealing in weapons and explosives.

People on the Street

d12 Description
1 Bounty hunter, asking about a mark
2 Displaced merchant, looking for a new home
3 Goblin messenger, anxious and impatient
4 Healer, covered in blood
5 Leatherworker, carrying some flowers
6 Merchant, whistling a tune
7 Scientist, lost in thought
8 Street urchin, busking for money
9 Soldier, on duty and eating a quick bite
10 Soldier, off duty and fixing his armor
11 Thrill seeker, hoping to see some Gruul raiders
12 Transient, looking for a good place to sleep

Rumors

d6 Description
1 "Sergeant Uwen got hold of something even the war wurms of the Gruul fear. Don't know what it is, but he sent one of them running just by standing there."
2 "If you're looking for the best deals on explosives, you should talk to one of the Shattergang Brothers. They'll set you up right, no questions asked."
3 "I swear I saw Niv-Mizzet's head floating above Nivix last night. I wonder what it means."
4 "Beria over on Tin Street just put out some new curiosities. Says they came from an expedition in the undercity. Could be magical."
5 "My whole street's been smelling like sulfur for the past two days now. People are starting to get sick, and the soldiers don't take it seriously."
6 "I saw an angel and a demon having what looked like a polite conversation. I couldn't believe my eyes!"

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