The Lightning Dome
The Lightning Dome's mission is twofold. It brings fun and excitement to Rharnians, and has become the city's go-to place for live, large-scale entertainment. It also represents the spirit and heart of the Thunder Priesthood; it is a joyous celebration of life, the Rharnian way. The proprietors of the Lightning Dome work hard to keep the arena neat and tidy, though this can often be a challenge given that the arena can seat several thousand citizens. Banners of Ilaren's symbols fly high above the stone structure and there is symbology of Ilaren proudly on display all over - from the flags and hanging tapestries to the very obvious Thunder Priesthood presence, this is a place dedicated to Ilaren. However, this place is jointly owned by the Order of the Adunih and the bright colours of the Adunih members' cloaks are as common a sight as the Thunder Priesthood. There are symbols of Moseke being revered here, too, and the reason for that is apparent in the main arena.
In the main arena there is a huge willow tree. It is well known to all in Rharne how that tree came to be there , but should anyone not know, then they will be told of the tournament where a sessfiend was nearly released into Rharne, where there was a battle to the death in this arena and where Faith Augustin had prayed to Moseke who had grown this tree here - this tree which healed those who were injured. Faith had been held in this tree for a full Cycle, her own body healing after she had battled the sessfiend, but she had emerged and the tree remained.
Directly beneath the Dome sits the barracks, which are used during combat events and are large enough to shelter 40 men and women. The barracks are broken into two sections: (1) training, and (2) rest. The training area is where combatants can warm-up and get some additional practice with training dummies prior to their fights. The rest area is where combatants can sit and wait for their next round, or rest and wash up after an arduous round within the arena. Near the training area is a small forge, but the public are not usually given access to these areas. Security here is much higher since the Thunder Priesthood and Order of the Adunih took over.
Lightning Dome NPC List
Moderator's Note: Players are welcome to use these NPCs if they're writing about this location.
Race: Human
DoB: 80th of Ymiden, 658
Title: Manager
Skills: Logistics: 65, Politics: 60, Rhetoric: 47, Storytelling: 40, Discipline: 35
Markus Gaul used to own the Lightning Dome but sold it to Faith Augustin in Ashan 722. He is now the manager of the Lightning Dome and handles the arena's upkeep and event planning. His father owned the Dome before him, and so he has spent his entirety of his life working there. He is a proud and confident man who is always happy to strike up a conversation and indulge in some well-brewed beer. But despite his casual attitude, he takes his job very seriously. His goal is to provide the people of Rharne with the best planned and highest quality events. In addition to planning events and working with outside businesses & individuals who wish to host their own spectacles, he also serves as the announcer for all fighting tournaments.
Race: Ithecal
DoB: 44th of Ashan, 673
Title: Armorer
Skills: Smithing: 65, Leather Working: 60, Logistics: 53, Strength: 40, Endurance: 40, Singing: 35
Toby Hynes is the second individual who used to own the Lightning Dome and now works there. He prefers to stay behind-the-scenes and avoid the arena's large crowds. He is the arena's Head Armorer, and is unafraid to get his hands dirty.
Toby was born and raised in Rharne, and trained as an apprentice blacksmith in his younger days. He took up his duties as the Lightning Dome's co-owner when Markus noted his skill and requested his assistance. Thanks to Toby's quiet nature, many don't realize how deep his contributions and loyalty to Markus go. Those who meet him often comment on his gentle nature and passion for craftsmanship.
Toby has red spikes and green snake-like eyes. His torso is 3’6” and his blue- and beige-scaled Ithecal form stands at 7" tall. He tends to wear either light armour or a simple jute tunic, and can usually be found working or resting in the forge down in the Lightning Domes' barracks.
Credit: Original write up by Patrick - rewritten when plots changed it by Faith.
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General NPCs
Order of the Adunih NPCs may be submitted here - or you may use any appropriate ones from that thread.
Thunder Priesthood NPCs may be submitted here - or you may use any appropriate ones from that thread.
This location also houses the head of the Thunder Priesthood. Please check with a mod before use.
Thunder Priesthood NPCs may be submitted here - or you may use any appropriate ones from that thread.
This location also houses the head of the Thunder Priesthood. Please check with a mod before use.
Markus Gaul
DoB: 80th of Ymiden, 658
Title: Manager
Skills: Logistics: 65, Politics: 60, Rhetoric: 47, Storytelling: 40, Discipline: 35
Markus Gaul used to own the Lightning Dome but sold it to Faith Augustin in Ashan 722. He is now the manager of the Lightning Dome and handles the arena's upkeep and event planning. His father owned the Dome before him, and so he has spent his entirety of his life working there. He is a proud and confident man who is always happy to strike up a conversation and indulge in some well-brewed beer. But despite his casual attitude, he takes his job very seriously. His goal is to provide the people of Rharne with the best planned and highest quality events. In addition to planning events and working with outside businesses & individuals who wish to host their own spectacles, he also serves as the announcer for all fighting tournaments.
Toby Hynes
DoB: 44th of Ashan, 673
Title: Armorer
Skills: Smithing: 65, Leather Working: 60, Logistics: 53, Strength: 40, Endurance: 40, Singing: 35
Toby Hynes is the second individual who used to own the Lightning Dome and now works there. He prefers to stay behind-the-scenes and avoid the arena's large crowds. He is the arena's Head Armorer, and is unafraid to get his hands dirty.
Toby was born and raised in Rharne, and trained as an apprentice blacksmith in his younger days. He took up his duties as the Lightning Dome's co-owner when Markus noted his skill and requested his assistance. Thanks to Toby's quiet nature, many don't realize how deep his contributions and loyalty to Markus go. Those who meet him often comment on his gentle nature and passion for craftsmanship.
Toby has red spikes and green snake-like eyes. His torso is 3’6” and his blue- and beige-scaled Ithecal form stands at 7" tall. He tends to wear either light armour or a simple jute tunic, and can usually be found working or resting in the forge down in the Lightning Domes' barracks.
Attribution Information in this submission for Standing Trials RPG Forum is made under Creative Commons Licence.
