Current Hokhmah: Princess Danielle Brisbane

Tax Rate: 10%

Relics Castle is surrounded by forests, all of which are part of Relics Kingdom. Back before 'Impure' became outdated, this was the first haven for fugitives from the Law of Four. If you were not human enough, you were slaughtered.

So, this castle was formed. It promoted higher learning and was the first school to teach Impure students, or accept Impure teachers. Now, it is the only college in the Isle.

It has the largest library on the Isle, and is second only to the library in Alexandretta, in Nie'Fell. It contains the Histories of Underworld, coveted for their occult information, and also extends its articles to include works of Overworlders--very controversial. The Library is run by Madam Benedictine, she is part Crane, and very shrewd. If you would like help, ask her.

Oh yes, the inhabitants of Relics are a bit odd as well. They tend to include animal genetics into their own. Rhinoceros, felines, bats, insects, primates...you name it. It is commonplace here and will not be frowned upon.

The castle has other towers, but there are four main towers--Felis, Canis, Avis, and Equus. Felis Tower yeilds the Royal family, who have been since the founding of the castle. Lions, panthers, cougars, tigers.

Canis Tower houses the aides to the Royal family--the Hesed, Advisors, and other servants. These beings include foxes, wolves, dogs, racoons, and the like.

Avis Tower houses the Professors, regardless of their status. Anyone who teaches a class has a room in this very large tower. Sometimes, a group of interested Professors meet late into the night in the Staff Room, with texts and marshmellows, to sort out an unlikely mathmatical, scientific, or magic problem. They get very excited.

Equus Tower is home to the students who have dorms in the castle. If you pay for the courses, you are offered the choice to stay at the castle--it is very beneficial to studying, as you can ask the Professors at any convenient hour, and you may also work with the other students. Not to mention you may explore the other towers into the dark evenings.

Soldiers in the castle sleep in the other various towers, and other castle staff, or beings who cannot be classified intermingle with the soldiers. The attics are ripe with the untold treasure or adventure, but also with creatures that grumble and hiss--most stay away.

The kitchens are quite the sight. For such a small amount of people, the pots and bowls clang into the wee hours of the night if you are unfortunate enough to room nearby, but that makes for some of the best breakfasts in the Kingdoms.

The grounds are free for you to explore, only beware the bands of Satyrs, and other creatures. They seem nice enough in the first, but then they hold you captive for their raucous parties. They can become quite frightening and fierce one inebriated. There is even tell of a golden statue or two on the grounds. None have yet been found though.

Major areas:

Forests

Kitchens

Wine Cellars

Library

Equus Tower (Students)

Avis Tower (Professors)

Canis Tower (Aides)

Felis Tower (Royal Family)

Other Towers and Rooms

The Attic