[Ouroboros]

Those approaching from afar can easily see the Fortress City of Nexus Prime. The size alone is awe inspiring, four hundred thousand people crammed in between massive stone walls. Some lived on the outside of course, the outer city was far more peaceful than the inside, hosting mainly peasants and people who farmed or worked the surrounding lands. For the land around Nexus had been heavily farmed for generations. It took immense amounts of food to feed the population of the Capital of Arium and the inhabitants took a silent pride in that they almost managed to do so all by themselves.

The road to the gates were never still though, the Southern Gate, an elaborate gate made by the elves of Silrosia as a gift to Nexus Prime in times gone by was constantly running with people going back and forth from Kyathis and Silrosia and to more exotic locales in Arakmat and beyond. The Eastern Gate stood silent vigil, from here the surplus fish that came from the large fishing fleet took fish products inland, delivering it to such places as Mileswick and Vortex. This road too was busy, filled with travellers going back and forth, some on official errands, others just in from the country wishing to make a living in Nexus Prime and others again had more shady business. The Northern Gates though were mainly quiet, though the road lead to Paxia most preferred to go by boat, it was faster, and often safer. Even though the West Wardens did what they could to keep the roads safe, the Northern Road was not on their list of priorities.

No matter which path one entered the city though the result was always the same. A guard strode forwards wearing the uniform of the Nexus guards and spoke "State your name and business here in the Capital." The next session was known to most people, although weapons were rarely confiscated the guards did like to know if people carried them and there was also a general showing of visas before the entrant was allowed passage past the walls and into the grand city of Nexus Prime.

NPCs

Name: Kerni Warrow
Race/age/gender: Human, 23, male
Appearance: Kerni has dark hair and brown eyes. He is the poster boy for the guards, a pretty human, somewhat muscular but leaning towards lean. Around 1,80 m tall.
Demeanour: He is a bit of a dandy, will not mind flirting with any pretty ladies that pass by, but will rarely make anything of it. Likely to let ladies by easier though. Sees himself as a gentleman.

Name: Turkan Konnor
Race/age/gender: Human, 47, male
Appearance: Turkan is Kerni 20 years later. He has balding dark hair, hanging down to his shoulder but bald on top. His six pack is more of a barrel, he's generally panting slightly from exertion. Smells somewhat.
Demeanour: Gruff and unfriendly. Will generally allow illegal things to pass by in exchange for a suitable bribe (should be rp'd by a mod no selfmodding if you're trying to smuggle things past the guards). Tired of his job, but doesn't mind harassing visitors to the city, safe in the knowledge that he is within his right.

Notes:
Dark races (ie dracons, orcs, giants, saurids, vysstichi, Esh'lahier, mer and rodenti) are very likely to be hassled at the gates. Expect the guards to go through your papers very thoroughly, checking everything in minute detail. Often putting such a person out of the line till they can get back to them.

The gates are closed at night time. There are watchmen on the inside and they may let you in, but it'll cost you. For a few crowns it is possible to spend the night in a stable somewhere in the surrounding houses. No inns/taverns exist outside the walls.

Descriptions and Setting Courtesy of Grim