[Malkaer Andares]

Along Sherital Way stood a building that many respectable Taralonians would fondly remember. Until a freak dominatrix accident some eras ago which bankrupted the owner of the establishment, the three storey building served as the most prominent brothel in the entire Sherian Confederation. It is rumored that no small number of Adam Du’Galle’s bastard children were conceived within these walls as well as a L’Evienne or two. When the building was revamped in the early Summer of Era XIV many citizens were hopeful that The Five Roses was back in business. Alas it was not to be. The central location, large entrance hall and many rooms of the building meant that it would serve excellently as the conscription center of the new provincial army, the Sherian Serpents. Make War, not Love was to be the building’s new motto. A large, golden plaquette above the main entrance left no doubt to the building’s purpose:

Sherian Serpents Conscription Center

The center was a busy place during office candlemarks. The entrance hall was stocked with young Sherian men called up for service. They were waiting to be tested by a physician after which they would receive their military visa. Meanwhile many clerks scurried about the balcony which looked over the entrance hall. These scrawny fellows determined how many healthy recruits every region, town and village had to provide to serve in the provincial army. Occasionally a recruitment team of robust men dragged in someone who tried to shirk military service for the greatness of Sherian.

It was altogether a lively place, except for one area of the conscription center. Stuck in the left side of the entrance hall there was a desk above which was a small sign which read:

Volunteers report here

Clearly the prettiest secretary of the building occupied this desk. The girl’s curly blonde hair was like the golden threads of a monarch’s mantle and her skin of the purest alabaster. With her lips and cheeks rouged and dark eyes in which a man would drown, she would have made a fortune in The Five Roses. This job was not too bad either, as there was little to do and a lot of time left for managing her nails and peeking at handsome recruits.




NPC’s:

Secrets : Name: John Ramekins (Captain Ramekins) Function: Highest ranking officer of the conscription center Race: human male Age: 50 ordinations Skills: Some organizational skills. He does well because of the respect he demands in the eyes of the Sherian population. Appearance: Has the look of a seasoned veteran with grey hair and muddy eyes. Even without the scars on his this man would have been ugly in his younger years, Mannerism: Short, military like. History: John Ramekins was one of the Golden Scales’ more accomplished members and has been recruited into the new provincial army. While loyal to this new institution, his heart will always remain with the Scales. Name: Vanessa Ilivre Function: Secretary of the volunteer desk Race: human female Age: 20 ordinations Skills: secretary skills Appearance: A true Taralonian beauty with curly blonde hair and dark eyes. Mannerism: Vanessa is a tease. Despite her young age this woman manages to wind men around her fingers unlike any other so that they join up before realizing what they are getting into. (Vanessa gets a bonus for each volunteer who applies). History: Daughter of a surprisingly ugly Taralonian middle class couple. Name: Slifter Bodkins Function: Medical tester of recruits Race: human male Age: 39 ordinations Skills: professional doctor Appearance: Does not look very healthy, which may turn off some recruits who have to go through his tests. Bodkins has greasy black hair and walls under his eyes. His white trench coat looks clean though. Mannerism: Bodkins is a dull man who is often depressed about his station in life. Nevertheless he does his duty with precision, although some on the work floor expect him to ‘snap’ some brightening. History: Once a promising med student in Aelyria Prime, he became an alcoholic after his love turned him down and married some rich strumpet from Candaceburg.