Power houses of Annulus Diaboli

Power Houses of Annulus Diaboli

“It’s not a government. It’s a staring contest with knives on the table.” — Mayor Vorek

The Founders (Loyal to Vorek) — 4 Votes

Maz Tulek – “The Innkeeper”

Species: Human (60s) | Role: Former Tactical Officer

• Built The Sphincter Inn, the tallest structure in the city.
• Sharp, dry wit. Keeps his peace by owning the space where everyone negotiates theirs.
• Secretly still maintains coded weapon lockers in the cellar—just in case the D’Deridex ever returns.

“You come through my doors, you come through me.”

Atil Rojar – “The Wrench”

Species: Human (50s) | Role: Former Chief Engineer

• Runs “Rojar’s Fix-It”, a city-spanning repair network cobbled from stolen, salvaged, and sacred tech.
• Loud, oil-stained, speaks seven languages badly.
• Knows what every ship is made of—and who wants to strip it.

“You want a warp core for a shuttlecraft? I’ll do it. But you’re gonna owe me more than latinum.”

Dr. Seri Valan – “The Butcher Saint”

Species: Human (60s) | Role: Former Chief Medical Officer

• Heads the Undercore Clinic—one part trauma ward, one part quiet euthanasia center.
• Saves lives, patches bastards, and occasionally poisons very specific problems.
• She and the Romulan despise one another.

“We don’t choose who comes through our doors. We choose what we do with them.”

Crew of the Sabre-Class Frigate – “The Vultures”

Species: Mixed | Role: Former XO and crew

• Still fly the “Heaven’s Folly”, an aging Raven-class they patched together three dozen times.
• Serve as scavenger team, threat response, and message delivery.
• Technically neutral, but defer to Vorek. Mostly.

“If we’re not back in two weeks, someone out there thought they needed the wreck more.”

The New Blood — 3 Votes

Rhavik i’Tanor – “The Romulan”

Species: Romulan | Role: Flesh Broker, Power Player

• Runs “Candlelight Services”, a humanoid trafficking and genetic enhancement operation.
• Joined the council via coercion—no one knows how he convinced Maz to agree.
• Keeps an elite Tal Shiar-trained private guard.

“Consent is an economic illusion. I simply provide clarity.”

Korvak son of Gor – “The Broker of Steel and Flesh”

Species: Klingon | Role: Smuggler King

• Oversees “K’Ratha Exchange”, where clients can obtain anything—weapon mods, bonded labor, exotic materials.
• Fiercely territorial, pragmatic, disgusted by Rhavik’s polish.
• Believes might makes right—but keeps honor as a coin, not a virtue.

“Everything has a price. I just make sure the blood is included in the invoice.”

Drekk – “The Ferengi”

Species: Ferengi | Role: Quarterlord of Greed

• Owns The Slipstream, a gaudy casino, pleasure den, and intel node.
• Runs odds on everything from gladiator fights to Federation fleet movement.
• Doesn’t care about the flesh trade—unless the margins are right.

“The Great Material Continuum flows through me. So yes, the drinks are double-priced tonight.”

Power Balance

Balance Note:

• Any major loss from Vorek’s side (e.g., death of a founder or scandal) could shift the council 3–4.
• The Raven crew abstains from votes, but could become kingmakers if ever pressed.