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	Generically known in the city as "The Mindbenders", the Sailors of the Mind Wind is the largest organization of psions on the western coast of [[Negaria]]. Though they have several offices and training centers inside the city walls, they hold membership in no particular monastery or monastic order that may include psions. Instead, the organization acts as an intermediary between monastic and psionic orders to facilitate their communication and coordinate their actions. Since arcane magic is illegal in [[Brekon]], this organization also takes the place of magic in the ecosystem of the politics and functioning of the city. It provides the services often sought from mages, and in particular is quite popular with sailors seeking to hire them to help divine or control the weather on voyages.		Generically known in the city as "The Mindbenders", the Sailors of the Mind Wind is the largest organization of psions on the western coast of [[Negaria]]. Though they have several offices and training centers inside the city walls, they hold membership in no particular monastery or monastic order that may include psions. Instead, the organization acts as an intermediary between monastic and psionic orders to facilitate their communication and coordinate their actions. Since arcane magic is illegal in [[Brekon]], this organization also takes the place of magic in the ecosystem of the politics and functioning of the city. It provides the services often sought from mages, and in particular is quite popular with sailors seeking to hire them to help divine or control the weather on voyages.

			===Orc Magi===

			In AOD 2264 Valok decreed that orc magi be reintegrated into orcish society. Psions and magi now vie for the favor of the church.

	==Notable Officials & Personalities==		==Notable Officials & Personalities==

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Notable Officials & Personalities

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	===Mukhar Zakir (Mukhar IV)===		===Mukhar Zakir (Mukhar IV)===

	~~Mukhar IV, Patriarch of~~ The ~~Supreme Universal Church of the Glory Lord is arguably the most powerful orc on the face~~ of ~~the planet. His office makes him head of the Church of [[~~Valok~~]], the nation of [[Brekon]],~~ and ~~mayor of the city~~ of Brekon. ~~All bishops of~~ the ~~church within [[Brekon]] and~~ over ~~the rest of the continent report in to him as the highest religious authority, second only to the god [[Valok]] himself. As such, his word is law~~.		The previous High Cleric of Valok and ruler of Brekon. He passed away in AOD 2263 after holding the position for over six decades.

	~~Being~~ Patriarch of ~~one~~ of the ~~largest religious organizations in~~ the ~~world takes up a lot~~ of ~~time and requires a shrewd sense of intuition and guile in order to keep it~~. ~~Mukhar deftly manages a church that can at any moment fall prey to a schism between competing factions who mostly differ on~~ the ~~way arcane magic should be dealt with per~~ [[Valok]]~~'s will~~, and ~~whether or not a life should be lived in~~ the ~~betterment~~ of ~~Self through acquiring riches for~~ the ~~greater~~ church ~~or for~~ the ~~individual~~. ~~Dealing with these esoteric issues means that it is rare for Mukhar IV to intervene directly in commonplace situations~~, ~~but~~ his ~~influence can be felt everywhere, even by those who do not worship the same deity~~.		===Sayyid Kakheti===
			The Patriarch of The Supreme Universal Church of the Glory Lord is arguably the most powerful orc on the face of the planet. His office makes him head of the Church of [[Valok]], the nation of [[Brekon]], and mayor of the city of Brekon. All bishops of the church within [[Brekon]] and over the rest of the continent report in to him as the highest religious authority, second only to the god [[Valok]] himself. As such, his word is law.

	For the most part, these amazing feats of stability and manipulation are achieved through sheer charisma and deep wisdom. All factions of the church outwardly acknowledge ~~Mukhar IV~~'s supremacy and see it as a unifying force of diplomacy that keeps everything together. Without his touch, many fear that the church would instantly collapse into a civil dispute, and a bloody one.		Being Patriarch of one of the largest religious organizations in the world takes up a lot of time and requires a shrewd sense of intuition and guile in order to keep it. Sayyid deftly manages a church that can at any moment fall prey to a schism between competing factions who mostly differ on the way arcane magic should be dealt with per [[Valok]]'s will, and whether or not a life should be lived in the betterment of Self through acquiring riches for the greater church or for the individual. Dealing with these esoteric issues means that it is rare for Sayyid to intervene directly in commonplace situations, but his influence can be felt everywhere, even by those who do not worship the same deity.

			For the most part, these amazing feats of stability and manipulation are achieved through sheer charisma and deep wisdom. All factions of the church outwardly acknowledge Sayyid's supremacy and see it as a unifying force of diplomacy that keeps everything together. Without his touch, many fear that the church would instantly collapse into a civil dispute, and a bloody one.

	===Vuklar Wuka of Maleki===		===Vuklar Wuka of Maleki===
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	Vuklar Wuka is feared and and admired throughout the city as the High Cleric of [[Maleki]]. His thick ogre frame makes him imposing all by itself, but his added penchant for taking pleasure in cruelty makes him more terrible. Though his church is for the most part chaotic and in constant dissarray, Vuklar has a keen sense of political intrigue and relates well to the ruling forces of the city. This does not mean he acquiesces to their will or bows to them in any way, but it means he understands how to get things done and manipulate the system to his needs.		Vuklar Wuka is feared and and admired throughout the city as the High Cleric of [[Maleki]]. His thick ogre frame makes him imposing all by itself, but his added penchant for taking pleasure in cruelty makes him more terrible. Though his church is for the most part chaotic and in constant dissarray, Vuklar has a keen sense of political intrigue and relates well to the ruling forces of the city. This does not mean he acquiesces to their will or bows to them in any way, but it means he understands how to get things done and manipulate the system to his needs.

	The Church of [[Valok]] sees Vuklar as a necessary evil for keeping the goblinoid and giant-kin populations in line. ~~Mukar IV~~ likes to think that Vuklar serves at his pleasure and that he could use his political capital to swap out the big ogre any time he likes, but some within the orc establishment and the Church of Maleki do not agree. They see Vuklar as a separate and independent pole of power.		The Church of [[Valok]] sees Vuklar as a necessary evil for keeping the goblinoid and giant-kin populations in line. Sayyid likes to think that Vuklar serves at his pleasure and that he could use his political capital to swap out the big ogre any time he likes, but some within the orc establishment and the Church of Maleki do not agree. They see Vuklar as a separate and independent pole of power.

	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==

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Temple of Maleki

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	Across from the imposing structure of [[Valok]]'s main temple sits the smaller Temple of Maleki in stark opposition to the curving domed architecture of the larger building. Though it is not as large, it is still the largest known structure dedicated to [[Maleki]] on the surface of [[Negaria]] and acts as a center of worship and sacrifice for the goblinoid and giant-kin communities of Brekon.		Across from the imposing structure of [[Valok]]'s main temple sits the smaller Temple of Maleki in stark opposition to the curving domed architecture of the larger building. Though it is not as large, it is still the largest known structure dedicated to [[Maleki]] on the surface of [[Negaria]] and acts as a center of worship and sacrifice for the goblinoid and giant-kin communities of Brekon.

	The interior of the temple is lit in purple hues with dark shadows and focused on a deep circular pit in the center of the room. The pit mysteriously has no visible bottom and continues downward into blackness. Rumor holds that the pit has no bottom except for a portal directly into some cesspit in The Abyss, and that it was not built by the goblins but rather rediscovered after The Goblin Uprising. After winning their freedom, the founders of the temple chose the site and began to dig which exposed the pit. Scholars loyal to [[Maleki]] believe that the pit is the actual ground zero site of the explosion that caused the Orcish Destruction at the end of [[The Great War]]		The interior of the temple is lit in purple hues with dark shadows and focused on a deep circular pit in the center of the room. The pit mysteriously has no visible bottom and continues downward into blackness. Rumor holds that the pit has no bottom except for a portal directly into some cesspit in The Abyss, and that it was not built by the goblins but rather rediscovered after The Goblin Uprising. After winning their freedom, the founders of the temple chose the site and began to dig which exposed the pit. Scholars loyal to [[Maleki]] believe that the pit is the actual ground zero site of the explosion that caused the Orcish Destruction at the end of [[The Great War]]. Valokian scholars are split on the idea, believing the site is located somewhere below the High Temple of Valok, while other Valokians think the Malekites are correct and that this means the Temple of Maleki is not rightfully occupying that spot. This religious dispute creates an undercurrent of discord between both the scholars and the priests of the city and the two respective deities.

	===High Temple of Valok===		===High Temple of Valok===

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Temple of Maleki

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	Across from the imposing structure of [[Valok]]'s main temple sits the smaller Temple of Maleki in stark opposition to the curving domed architecture of the larger building. Though it is not as large, it is still the largest known structure dedicated to [[Maleki]] on the surface of [[Negaria]] and acts as a center of worship and sacrifice for the goblinoid and giant-kin communities of Brekon.		Across from the imposing structure of [[Valok]]'s main temple sits the smaller Temple of Maleki in stark opposition to the curving domed architecture of the larger building. Though it is not as large, it is still the largest known structure dedicated to [[Maleki]] on the surface of [[Negaria]] and acts as a center of worship and sacrifice for the goblinoid and giant-kin communities of Brekon.

	The interior of the temple is lit in purple hues with dark shadows and focused on a deep circular pit in the center of the room. The pit mysteriously has no visible bottom and continues downward into blackness.		The interior of the temple is lit in purple hues with dark shadows and focused on a deep circular pit in the center of the room. The pit mysteriously has no visible bottom and continues downward into blackness. Rumor holds that the pit has no bottom except for a portal directly into some cesspit in The Abyss, and that it was not built by the goblins but rather rediscovered after The Goblin Uprising. After winning their freedom, the founders of the temple chose the site and began to dig which exposed the pit. Scholars loyal to [[Maleki]] believe that the pit is the actual ground zero site of the explosion that caused the Orcish Destruction at the end of [[The Great War]]

	===High Temple of Valok===		===High Temple of Valok===

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	The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.		The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.

			===Temple of Maleki===

			Across from the imposing structure of [[Valok]]'s main temple sits the smaller Temple of Maleki in stark opposition to the curving domed architecture of the larger building. Though it is not as large, it is still the largest known structure dedicated to [[Maleki]] on the surface of [[Negaria]] and acts as a center of worship and sacrifice for the goblinoid and giant-kin communities of Brekon.

			The interior of the temple is lit in purple hues with dark shadows and focused on a deep circular pit in the center of the room. The pit mysteriously has no visible bottom and continues downward into blackness.

	===High Temple of Valok===		===High Temple of Valok===

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Vuklar Wuka of Maleki

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	Vuklar Wuka is feared and and admired throughout the city as the High Cleric of [[Maleki]]. His thick ogre frame makes him imposing all by itself, but his added penchant for taking pleasure in cruelty makes him more terrible. Though his church is for the most part chaotic and in constant dissarray, Vuklar has a keen sense of political intrigue and relates well to the ruling forces of the city. This does not mean he acquiesces to their will or bows to them in any way, but it means he understands how to get things done and manipulate the system to his needs.		Vuklar Wuka is feared and and admired throughout the city as the High Cleric of [[Maleki]]. His thick ogre frame makes him imposing all by itself, but his added penchant for taking pleasure in cruelty makes him more terrible. Though his church is for the most part chaotic and in constant dissarray, Vuklar has a keen sense of political intrigue and relates well to the ruling forces of the city. This does not mean he acquiesces to their will or bows to them in any way, but it means he understands how to get things done and manipulate the system to his needs.

			The Church of [[Valok]] sees Vuklar as a necessary evil for keeping the goblinoid and giant-kin populations in line. Mukar IV likes to think that Vuklar serves at his pleasure and that he could use his political capital to swap out the big ogre any time he likes, but some within the orc establishment and the Church of Maleki do not agree. They see Vuklar as a separate and independent pole of power.

	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==

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Notable Officials & Personalities

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	For the most part, these amazing feats of stability and manipulation are achieved through sheer charisma and deep wisdom. All factions of the church outwardly acknowledge Mukhar IV's supremacy and see it as a unifying force of diplomacy that keeps everything together. Without his touch, many fear that the church would instantly collapse into a civil dispute, and a bloody one.		For the most part, these amazing feats of stability and manipulation are achieved through sheer charisma and deep wisdom. All factions of the church outwardly acknowledge Mukhar IV's supremacy and see it as a unifying force of diplomacy that keeps everything together. Without his touch, many fear that the church would instantly collapse into a civil dispute, and a bloody one.

			===Vuklar Wuka of Maleki===

			Vuklar Wuka is feared and and admired throughout the city as the High Cleric of [[Maleki]]. His thick ogre frame makes him imposing all by itself, but his added penchant for taking pleasure in cruelty makes him more terrible. Though his church is for the most part chaotic and in constant dissarray, Vuklar has a keen sense of political intrigue and relates well to the ruling forces of the city. This does not mean he acquiesces to their will or bows to them in any way, but it means he understands how to get things done and manipulate the system to his needs.

	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==

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High Temple of Valok

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	The High Temple of Valok is the largest structure in the city of Brekon and the largest temple to [[Valok]] on [[Avlis]]. Its design attempts to mimic the old temple of [[Kairuet]] located in the now defunct orc nation of [[Dobrekan]], with a large tower in the center, surrounded by a circle of nine smaller cylindrical towers. The main tower and each of the nine towers have domes layered with gleaming gold that shines blindingly bright in the sun and are lit magically at night. Outside this circle of towers are four more smaller towers with square cross sections at the cardinal points of the compass. These are minarets used for announcing the call to prayer as well as government decrees, which are picked up by town criers and bards for circulation around the city.		The High Temple of Valok is the largest structure in the city of Brekon and the largest temple to [[Valok]] on [[Avlis]]. Its design attempts to mimic the old temple of [[Kairuet]] located in the now defunct orc nation of [[Dobrekan]], with a large tower in the center, surrounded by a circle of nine smaller cylindrical towers. The main tower and each of the nine towers have domes layered with gleaming gold that shines blindingly bright in the sun and are lit magically at night. Outside this circle of towers are four more smaller towers with square cross sections at the cardinal points of the compass. These are minarets used for announcing the call to prayer as well as government decrees, which are picked up by town criers and bards for circulation around the city.

	The temple has a single grand entrance on the eastern side, facing what was once [[Dobrekan]], the ancient orcish homeland. Giant-sized double doors made of solid gold are manned by teams of Templars and town guards. This leads into an outer courtyard for worshipers to congregate, as well as another door into an inner hall with a roof more than 100 ft high.		The temple has a single grand entrance on the eastern side, facing what was once [[Dobrekan]], the ancient orcish homeland. Giant-sized double doors made of solid gold are manned by teams of Templars and town guards. This leads into an outer courtyard for worshipers to congregate, as well as another door into an inner hall with a roof more than 100 ft high. The inner hall chamber is used both for worship and government affairs and is surrounded by multiple stories (both above and below ground) containing offices, crypts, smaller chapels, and classrooms.

	===Parade Grounds===		===Parade Grounds===

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Landmarks

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	The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.		The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.

			===High Temple of Valok===

			The High Temple of Valok is the largest structure in the city of Brekon and the largest temple to [[Valok]] on [[Avlis]]. Its design attempts to mimic the old temple of [[Kairuet]] located in the now defunct orc nation of [[Dobrekan]], with a large tower in the center, surrounded by a circle of nine smaller cylindrical towers. The main tower and each of the nine towers have domes layered with gleaming gold that shines blindingly bright in the sun and are lit magically at night. Outside this circle of towers are four more smaller towers with square cross sections at the cardinal points of the compass. These are minarets used for announcing the call to prayer as well as government decrees, which are picked up by town criers and bards for circulation around the city.

			The temple has a single grand entrance on the eastern side, facing what was once [[Dobrekan]], the ancient orcish homeland. Giant-sized double doors made of solid gold are manned by teams of Templars and town guards. This leads into an outer courtyard for worshipers to congregate, as well as another door into an inner hall with a roof more than 100 ft high.

	===Parade Grounds===		===Parade Grounds===

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The Goblin's Niche

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	In the northern part of Smelter City, located close to the border with the Temple District is a popular establishment run by Madam Narla called The Goblin's Niche. While it functions as a normal bar, the primary business there is the sale and trafficking of prostitutes, mostly of the goblin and orc variety with the occasional ogre thrown into the mix. A vast number of locals and high officials alike are intimately familiar with the place, but it does not seem to be too popular with outsiders, unless they are going there for "information" on political matters within the city.		In the northern part of Smelter City, located close to the border with the Temple District is a popular establishment run by Madam Narla called The Goblin's Niche. While it functions as a normal bar, the primary business there is the sale and trafficking of prostitutes, mostly of the goblin and orc variety with the occasional ogre thrown into the mix. A vast number of locals and high officials alike are intimately familiar with the place, but it does not seem to be too popular with outsiders, unless they are going there for "information" on political matters within the city.

	The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while ~~the~~ continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.		The building is a three-story structure with lavish hues of pink, purple, and orange painted on the outside. Balconies adorn the two upper floors where workers belonging to the Madams of Neepbee try to entice passerby into purchasing a room and a good time. On the ground floor is a large, almost giant-sized door, painted in similar lavish colors that leads to a bar that takes up most of the floor plan. Usually the peace on this level is kept by a couple of hill giant bouncers that silently watch and ask no questions while continuous live music plays from a stage to further cheer on the patrons.

			===Parade Grounds===

			Outside the western gate of the Garrison District is a stretch of flat ground known as the Parade Grounds. For most of the year, civilians are not welcome in the area because it is used by the military. At least one or two regiments of soldiers and their equipment are on the field at any given time as the units rotate in and out of duty and training. This not only helps with creating a constant state of military readiness for the city and the whole southern border, it also is an effective way to ensure that troops are always training for part of their active duty. Once a unit finishes a stint of training, it usually either goes back into the Garrison District or gets stationed elsewhere in the country.

			On holidays holy to [[Valok]], the Parade Grounds open up to the civilian population and temporarily become festival grounds. Carnival and acting troops occupy most of the space during these times to entertain people young and old. Because of the size of the local population, the Parade Grounds, and the popularity of events, this is thought to be one of the largest festival grounds in western [[Negaria]] during those times.

	==In Game Developments==		==In Game Developments==