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Allegiant Post, The- A guild of couriers in Shol Mara that guarantees fast and secure delivery of messages and small parcels throughout the city.  They are headed by Harlan Quarrelsby.

 

B

Blackarms, The- These Owls are those who wish to change the Even Parliament's rules to allow mild violence to be used for robberies.  They do follow the guild rules, but push them as far as possible, often using the threat of violence as a tool if not the act itself.  Blackarms come from all specialties within the guild, but they tend to group together around this common cause.

 

Brothers in Blood- Term used among Spiders to refer to other members of the Sentinel Hand.  The word "brother" is used regardless of if said member is male or female.

 

Bowbacks-  Common name for members of the dockhand's guild, named so for their stooping posture.  They are (were) headed by Nik Gamlio.

 

C

Chief Talon- Head of the Even Parliament.

 

courier's guild- see "Allegiant Post, The"

 

D

dockhand's guild- see "Bowbacks"

 

E

Even Parliament, The- The thieve's guild in the city of Shol Mara

 

F

Finger- A cell of operation within the Sentinel Hand.

 

First Finger-  Leader of an individual Finger of the Sentinel Hand

 

G

H

Hammerhands- Name used by the citizenry at large for the Shol Mara Guardians Corps.

 

I

Indari Oshara- Legendary Spider of the Sentinel Hand, Indari was rumored to be a great sorcerer.  He is most noted for resfusing the seat of the Palm, for which he himself was assassinated.  Father of Ikura and Iho Oshara.

 

J

Jaden Hills, The- The Esari name for the turbulent sea on the Republic's western border, called so for the great swells rumored to swallow ships whole.

 

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M

Maraline Span, The-  The bridge that connects the north and south banks of Shol Mara.  Noted for its construction of pitch black ore and the fact that it has no support columns along its length, the Span is believed by many to be enchanted.  Though it was designed by a group of sages, the bridge possesses no magical properties.  It's is simply a marvel of engineering.

 

N

O

Owls- Name used for thieves of the Even Parliament, after the old term "owl" for a thief.  In fact, a group of owls is called a Parliament, hence the name of the guild.  It is a term used by both guild members and the citizens at large.

 

P

Palm, The- Head of the Sentinel Hand.

 

pinch- Term used by Quickfingers for a successful pocket picked or purse cut.

 

pot- Term used by Silvertongues for the sum of money taken in a successful con.

 

Q

Quickfingers, The- These Owls specialize in picking pockets and cutting purses.  Named Quickfingers for the dexterity needed for success at the craft, the very best can live a healthy lifestyle despite dealing in only small amounts of coin at any given time.  They sometimes work in teams, with one member distracting the mark while the other makes the pinch.  Elite Quickfingers, though, work alone, not just because they get to keep all the profit, but because it is a mark of skill to be able to pull off difficult pinches single-handed.

 

R

Roofrunners:  These Owls specialize in robbing residences and businesses.  These range from smash and grab jobs to carefully planned heists.  Since worthwhile targets are chore to find, Roofrunners tend to keep to themselves, and only work in teams when absolutely necessary.  They don't want another to swoop in and take a lucrative sack before them.  They do, though, work closely with Silvertongues.  Since most sacks consist of expensive items and jewels, these must be hawked for coin.  Silvertongues help to facilitate this process.  Roofrunners tend to be the wealthiest members of the Even Parliament, but take great risks to achieve their rewards.  Women are more common among Roofrunners than any other specialty since they fit more easily into the tight spaces required of many burglaries.

 

S

sack- Term used by Roofrunners for loot taken in a burglary.

 

Seekers, The- A small group within the Shol Mara Guardians Corps that takes up investigations that the regular city watch is unable, or unwilling, to pursue.

 

Sentinel Hand, The- The assassin's guild in the city of Shol Mara

 

Shol Mara Guardians Corps- See "Hammerhands"

 

Silvertongues, The- These Owls specialize in running elaborate scams and confidence schemes.  These range from sending young children to beg on the street to running rigged games of chance to selling goods and services that don't actually exists.  Silvertongues also make a living as paid informants.  The Seekers often employ a number of Silvertongues to aid in their investigations.  Silvertongues almost always work in teams, striving to work together to achieve the biggest possible pot at one time.

 

Spiders, The-  Name used for assassins of the Sentinel Hand, given because of the legend regarding The Silk of Shadows.  It is a term used by the citizens at large.

 

T

Thief's Mark, The- A simple brand in the shape of the letter "T" used to mark those convicted of stealing.  The sentence is carried out publicly upon conviction by the Shol Mara Council.

 

Thumb- Second-in-command of a Finger within the Sentinel Hand.

 

Tribal Age- The era in Esari history before the republic was formed.  Also called the "Savage Age" on the current Esari Calendar.

 

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