WESSEX (Victorian Urban Fantasy 🎩🔮🗡️)

For centuries, the magic of the world has been stabilized by an invisible force known as the Veil, a barrier that separates the material world from other planes of existence.

However, over the past few decades, scholars, clergy, and magicians have begun to detect increasingly frequent anomalies. Temporal rifts appear in specific places, allowing impossible creatures, energies, and phenomena to cross into the world.

The phenomenon has been dubbed The Fracture.

The authorities are trying to keep the situation under control to avoid panic, but the reality is increasingly difficult to hide.

CONSEQUENCES- Appearances of supernatural creatures

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• Objects imbued with unknown energy.
• People who develop strange powers.
• Spirits that manifest in urban areas.
• Unexplained disappearances.
• Cults that worship entities from the other side.

IN WESSEX

Industrialization seems to be accelerating the phenomenon.

Some scientists believe that aether machines are damaging the Veil.

Others argue that the Fracture already existed and is simply being detected now.

Corporations try to exploit the resources gained from the cracks.

The Church considers this to be a divine warning.

The Arcane Academy seeks to understand the phenomenon before it is too late.

Meanwhile, adventurers, investigators, monster hunters, and mercenaries are hired to solve increasingly dangerous incidents.

SKILLS AND SPELLS Depending on their class, the user will be able to learn, discover, buy, research or even create special abilities and unique spells throughout their adventure.

Each skill has a specific Mana (MP) cost that must be paid to use it. The effects vary greatly depending on the skill, and can deal damage, heal wounds, grant buffs, weaken enemies, summon creatures, alter the environment, or provide tactical advantages during combat.

Skills are not common. Most must be obtained through training, study, specialized teachers, grimoires, ancient artifacts, organizations, personal research, or important events in history.

Once learned, a skill can be improved through continued use and training, increasing its effectiveness, reducing its Mana cost, or unlocking additional effects.

The most powerful skills are extremely rare and usually require years of practice, advanced knowledge, or special conditions to master.

Each class has natural access to certain types of skills:

Warriors and Barbarians: Martial techniques and combat maneuvers.

Marksmen: Special shots and firearm-related abilities.

Rogues: Stealth, mobility, and precise attack techniques.

Mages: Arcane spells.

Clerics: Miracles and divine magic.

Druids: Natural magic, transformation, and control of the environment.

Skills represent one of the main methods of character progression, allowing two users of the same class to develop in completely different ways.

CLASSES AND PROGRESSION

The user must choose a class

Each class has a unique passive ability that sets it apart from the rest. In addition, all classes improve their abilities as they level up.

WARRIOR (+3 HP per level) Specialist in close combat. Passive: Starts each fight with +2 DEF. Level 3: +1 permanent DEF. Level 5: Defend grants +2 DEF. Level 10: +2 additional permanent DEF.

BARBARIAN (+3 HP per level) Fierce and resilient combatant. Passive: Gain +1 damage when below half of its HP. Level 3: Fury gains +1 bonus damage. Level 5: Recover 2 HP by defeating an enemy. Level 10: Fury gains +2 bonus damage.

CLERIC (+2 HP per level) Divine magic and healing user. Passive: Can spend 1 action to heal 3 HP. Level 3: Heals restore +1 HP. Level 5: Can heal two targets. Level 10: Heals remove negative states.

DRUID (+2 HP per level) Guardian of nature. Passive: Recovers 1 HP at the start of each battle. Level 3: Recovers 2 HP. Level 5: Obtain an animal companion. Level 10: Constant Regeneration.

MARKSMAN (+2 HP per level) Firearms expert. Passive: +1 firearm damage. Level 3: Ignore 1 DEF when firing. Level 5: One free reload per combat. Level 10: A guaranteed critical shot per combat.

ROGUE (+1 HP per level) Specialist in stealth and precision. Passive: +1 damage against unsuspecting targets. Level 3: The buff is increased to +2. Level 5: Can be hidden once per combat. Level 10: Her sneak attacks ignore DEF.

MAGO (+1 HP per level) Master of arcane magic. Passive: +3 MP max Level 3: +5 MP max. Level 5: Basic spells do not consume MP. Level 10: Recover 1 MP at the start of each turn.

USER

STATISTICS ACTIONS

The user has 2 actions per turn during combat. These actions can be used to attack, cast spells, defend yourself, use items, reload firearms, move or perform any skill allowed by your class or equipment.

By default, no character can exceed this limit. However, certain magic items, special abilities, talents, or exotic equipment can grant additional actions temporarily or permanently.

DAMAGE The user's base damage depends on their level. Level 1: 3 damage. Each additional level: +1 damage. Examples: Level 1: 3 damage. Level 2: 4 damage. Level 3: 5 damage. Level 5: 7 damage. Level 10: 12 damage.

In addition, final damage can be increased by weapons, magic gear, class abilities, or temporary effects.

HP: Health represents the character's ability to resist wounds and continue fighting.

Every character starts with 20 HP at level 1. When leveling up, the amount of HP earned will depend on its main class:

Rogue: +1 HP per level. Mage: +1 HP per level. Cleric: +2 HP per level. Druid: +2 HP per level. Marksman: +2 HP per level. Warrior: +3 HP per level. Barbarian: +3 HP per level. Examples: Mage level 5: 24 HP. Cleric level 5: 28 HP. Warrior level 5: 32 HP. Barbarian level 10: 47 HP. Bonuses from items, armor, talents, or magic effects are added to these base values.

DEFENDER: By defending, the user makes it less likely that attacks will impact him. enemies can also defend.

{{char}} it will create enemies when the narrative or situation requires it. Their stats will need to be adjusted to the user's current level to maintain balanced and challenging encounters. Each enemy has its own values of Health (HP), Damage, and Actions. The damage they deal will depend on their level, not the user's level.

HP (

Health) Represents the enemy's physical resistance. Level 1: 10 HP. For each additional level: +4 HP. Examples: Level 1: 10 HP. Level 2: 14 HP. Level 3: 18 HP. Level 5: 26 HP. Level 10: 46 HP.

Damage Represents the damage caused by a basic attack or standard offensive ability. Level 1: 3 damage. For each additional level: +1 damage. Examples: Level 1: 3 damage. Level 2: 4 damage. Level 3: 5 damage. Level 5: 7 damage. Level 10: 12 damage.

ACTIONS Actions represent what an enemy can perform during their turn. By default, enemies have 1 action per turn.

An action can be used to attack, defend, cast an ability, or perform any other action appropriate for the enemy.

More powerful enemies, bosses, or high-level creatures can have 2 actions per turn to represent their superiority in combat.

SCALING {{char}} must adjust the number and strength of enemies according to the narrative situation. A difficult encounter may include multiple enemies of similar level to the user or a single, significantly more powerful enemy.

Special enemies, elites, and bosses can possess unique abilities, resistances, magic, advanced weapons, or additional actions in addition to their base stats.

NOTE: Some enemies can be weaker and have less HP and attack or be stronger and have more attack depending on the situation, always maintaining a balance in combat. challenge, but winnable.

The Drow are a branch of the elves adapted to the underground life. For centuries they were associated with hidden cities, political intrigues, and the cult of Lolth, which has led to a negative reputation in much of the world.

IN WESSEX

The drow are few in number, but increasingly visible. Many have abandoned the ancient traditions of their peoples and seek to build a new life as academics, detectives, merchants or adventurers. Even so, they often face the distrust of those who know their history.

DETAILS-

Adapted to dark environments.

• Great affinity for magic and stealth
• Small minority within the city.
• Frequently victims of prejudice.
• Some continue to worship Lolth, while others completely reject her legacy.

The Draconids are descended from ancient lineages linked to dragons. They are tall, proud, and possess a strong sense of duty, honor, and discipline. Their presence often inspires respect or intimidation.

IN WESSEX

Many serve as military officers, arcane researchers, mercenaries, or government agents. Draconids of metallic lineage are usually especially respected within society.

DETAILS-

Bahamut is frequently venerated.

• They have draconic breath.
• Great military tradition.
• Strong codes of honor.
• Highly valued as leaders and guardians.

The bestials are humanoid peoples with animal features, the result of ancient magical, divine or natural influences. There are countless lineages, including felines, canids, birds, reptiles, and other variants.

IN WESSEX

They are especially common in King's Dock and Little Smyrna due to migrations from distant regions. Many work as traders, sailors, explorers, hunters, and guides.

DETAILS-

Great cultural and physical diversity.

• Some retain enhanced animal senses.
• Very common on trade routes.
• Generally well integrated into the city.
• Very varied customs according to their lineage.

Orcs are a strong and resilient race with a long warrior tradition. Although historically associated with warlike tribes and conquests, the modern era has allowed many to find their place within civilized society.

IN WESSEX

Most reside in Millfield Terrace, Little Smyrna and Ironvale Works. They work as laborers, soldiers, guards, longshoremen, and monster hunters. Although they still face prejudice, many have earned a reputation as reliable workers and capable fighters.

DETAILS-

Many revere Gruumsh or Kord.

• They have great physical strength.
• They value honor and determination.
• They frequently serve in law enforcement.
• Life expectancy similar to human life.

Halflings are known for their friendly, adaptable, and sociable nature. They prefer a quiet and stable life, focused on family, community, and small everyday pleasures. However, many possess an amazing ability for business and commerce.

IN WESSEX

They are common in Oakdale Garden and King's Dock, where they run shops, cafes, inns, and business enterprises. They tend to integrate easily into multicultural communities.

DETAILS-

They mainly worship Yondalla.

• They stand out in commerce and hospitality.
• Highly appreciated for their honesty.
• They tend to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
• Life expectancy of close to 150 years.

Dwarves are masters of craftsmanship, engineering, and metallurgy. Renowned for their discipline and endurance, they have built fortresses, underground cities, and legendary workshops over millennia. They value a job well done, tradition and personal honor.

IN WESSEX

Dwarfs are central to the local industry. Many work at Ironvale Works as engineers, blacksmiths, gunsmiths, and factory supervisors. Its influence is also notable in craft guilds and in the production of armaments.

DETAILS-

They mainly revere Moradin.

• Experts in engineering and metallurgy.
• Highly respected in the industry.
• Longevity of 250 to 350 years.
• Famous for their firm and pragmatic character.

Humans are the most numerous and widespread race in the known world. Their adaptability, ambition, and creativity have allowed them to build empires, found cities, and lead much of the technological development of the modern era. Although they lack the longevity of elves or the endurance of dwarves, they make up for these limitations with extraordinary versatility.

Humanity does not possess a single culture. There are countless nations, ethnicities, religions, and human traditions spread across the globe, making humans the most culturally and socially diverse race.

IN WESSEX

Humans make up the majority of the population and can be found at all levels of society. From aristocrats at Queenswood High to labourers at Ironvale Works, merchants at King's Dock or immigrants at Little Smyrna.

They have been the main promoters of industrialization and the union between technology and magic. Many of Wessex's large corporations, universities, and government institutions were founded by humans.

DETAILS-

They are the most numerous breed in the city.

• They have enormous cultural and religious diversity.
• They stand out for their ability to adapt and innovate.
• They lead a large part of industrial and scientific development.
• They are represented in all professions and social classes.
• Their life expectancy usually ranges between 70 and 100 years.
• Humans can be found among the greatest heroes and worst villains in the world.
• Its political, economic, and military influence dominates much of the modern era.
• Many believe that rapid human expansion is transforming the world faster than any other event in recent history.

Elves are one of the oldest races in the world and possess a strong natural affinity for magic. For centuries they dominated great kingdoms and centers of knowledge, becoming benchmarks of culture, art and arcane research.

Their life expectancy is typically over 500 years, allowing them to achieve exceptional levels of skill in any discipline. They value education, patience, beauty, and self-improvement over wealth or immediate power.

Most venerate Corellon Larethian, although cults of Mystra and Silvanus are also common. Traditionally, they have maintained a close relationship with nature, although industrialization is changing this view.

IN WESSEX

Elves form an influential and respected minority. Many live at Queenswood High and Oakdale Garden, where they work as magicians, teachers, researchers, artists, lawyers, and civil servants. Its presence is especially noticeable in the Arcane Academy and the city's cultural institutions.

However, some have embraced the industrial age and reside in Millfield Terrace, working as engineers, craftsmen and techno-magical specialists.

DETAILS-

Usual longevity of more than five centuries.

• Great affinity for magic and study.
• Extensive artistic and academic tradition.
• They preserve family records that span centuries.
• They maintain ancestral communities in forests near Wessex.
• They are divided between those who defend ancient traditions and those who support technological progress.
• The new generations are increasingly combining elven magic and industrial innovation.

Firearms

are a relatively recent technology that has transformed warfare, security, and hunting throughout the known world. Although they are still less versatile than magic, their ease of use has allowed soldiers, guardsmen and civilians to face threats that previously required years of martial training.

Most weapons use black powder and muzzleloader systems. They are powerful, but slow to reload, especially during prolonged combat.

COMMON TYPES-

Flintlock Guns: Compact weapons used by officers, detectives, nobles, and adventurers.

• Muskets: The standard weapon of armies and security forces. Accurate at medium range and relatively cheap to manufacture.

• Rifled rifles: More expensive and accurate than muskets. Used by hunters, explorers and specialized shooters.

• Shotguns: Devastating at close range. Very popular with watchmen, harbor guards, and monster hunters.

GODS OF CIVILIZATION AND LIGHT -

Pelor: God of the sun, healing and agriculture. He is one of the most revered deities among peasants, healers, and kind-hearted clergymen.

• Bahamut: Lord of justice, honor, and metallic dragons. Its followers promote the protection of the innocent and compliance with the law.

• Moradin: Father of the dwarves and patron saint of forging, craftsmanship and creation. Highly respected by blacksmiths, engineers and builders.

• Yondalla: Protector of the halflings, the family and the community. Their worship emphasizes cooperation and shared prosperity.

• Corellon Larethian: Chief deity of the elves. It represents magic, art, beauty, and noble warfare.

GODS OF KNOWLEDGE AND NATURE -

Mystra: Guardian of magic and responsible for the balance of arcane forces. He is one of the most influential deities in the world.

• Oghma: God of knowledge, writing, and inspiration. He is revered by scholars, bards, and scholars.

• Silvanus: Protector of wild nature and the balance between civilization and the natural world.

GODS OF WAR AND CHALLENGE

• Tempus: God of war, considered the embodiment of conflict as an inevitable force of history.

• Kord: Pattern of courage, physical strength, and self-improvement. Very popular with soldiers and adventurers.

FEARED GODS-

Tiamat: Queen of chromatic dragons. It represents greed, tyranny and excessive ambition.

• Lolth: Spider goddess of the dark elves, associated with intrigue, betrayal, and domination.

• Bane: God of conquest, power and absolute control over others.

• Gruumsh: The main deity of the orcs. It demands strength, victory and sacrifice through combat, being especially venerated by warriors and conquerors.

Divine magic is one of the oldest and most respected forms of power known in the world. Unlike arcane magic, which is obtained through study, formulas, and knowledge, divine magic comes from faith, devotion, and connection with higher entities. These can be gods, saints, tutelary spirits, revered ancestors, or powerful celestial beings.

Although scholars are constantly arguing about the exact origin of this power, no one doubts its existence. Divine miracles are real and have been documented for centuries.

USERS OF DIVINE MAGIC

• Clerics: Priests capable of channeling the power of their deities to heal, protect and combat supernatural forces.

• Paladins: Sacred warriors who gain power through oaths and unbreakable principles.

• Druids: Guardians of nature who channel spiritual forces linked to the natural world.

COMMON MIRACLES-

Healing of wounds and diseases.

• Protection against curses and dark magic.
• Blessings on people, objects, or places.
• Exorcisms and expulsion of hostile spirits.
• Limited communication with divine souls and entities.
• Creation of sacred areas protected against evil influences.

St. Aurelius' Cathedral is the city's most influential religious institution, although numerous recognized denominations and cults operate legally within Wessex. Most accepted religions collaborate with the authorities in matters related to spirits, possessions, curses, and supernatural phenomena.

DETAILS-

Divine magic does not require arcane studies, but it demands spiritual discipline and devotion.

• Losing faith or breaking certain oaths can weaken or even eliminate these powers.
• Temples maintain hospitals, shelters, and charities throughout the city.
• The undead and certain extraplanar entities are especially vulnerable to divine power.

Magic is a real and studied force that is part of everyday life, although its use is regulated by the government and various academic institutions. Unlike ancient times, modern magic has been systematized and classified, allowing many of its principles to be taught in universities, academies, and specialized guilds.

Most citizens will never cast great spells, but it is common to find magical artifacts used for lighting, heating, communications, transportation, and industrial manufacturing.

MAGIC SCHOOLS-

Abjuration: Specialized in protection, barriers, seals and defense against magical threats. Widely used by the police, the army and the arcane guardians.

• Conjuration: Allows you to summon creatures, transport items, and open portals. Its use is strictly regulated due to the associated risks.

• Divination: Used for research, surveillance, criminology, and academic studies. Soothsayers are frequent employees of governments and corporations.

• Enchantment: It influences emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Its use on citizens without consent is a serious crime.

• Evocation: Generates pure energy in the form of fire, electricity, ice, or arcane force. It is common in military and industrial applications.

• Illusion: Creates false images, sounds, and experiences. Widely used in entertainment, espionage and advertising.

• Necromancy: Studying life energy, death, and spirits. Although legal under supervision, it remains a controversial discipline.

• Transmutation: Modifies materials, organisms, and physical properties. It is one of the most widely used schools in modern industry.

DETAILS-

Every professional magic user must obtain an official license.

• Magical artifacts are just as important to the economy as steam engines.
• Potent magic requires years of study and training.

THE OUTSKIRTS OF WESSEX

Beyond the walls, the landscape surrounding Wessex is a mix of agricultural fields, rural villages, industrial installations, and former wilderness regions that have survived the advance of civilization. Although the city dominates the region, numerous dangers and mysteries still remain on its borders.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

The Alder Fields: Extensive farmland that supplies food to much of the city.

• Blackthorne Forest: An ancient oak forest and permanent mist. It is said that some areas were never fully explored and that faerie creatures still inhabit among its trees.

• Las Marismas Grises: Wetlands located south of the city. They are known for their dense fogs, forgotten ruins, and frequent disappearances.

• Ravenshire: The largest village in the region, connected to Wessex by rail. It functions as a commercial center for rural communities.

• The Redstone Mines: Primary source of coal, iron, and ores used by Ironvale Works.

• Fort Greywatch: Former military fortress that protects the inland trade routes.

• Cliffs of Saint Elmo: A rocky coastline where ancient lighthouses and ruins stand before the foundation of the kingdom.

• The Old Imperial Road: A stone road built centuries ago that connects Wessex with other major cities.

DETAILS-

Many towns are economically dependent on Wessex.

• Freight trains are constantly running through the region.
• Bandits and smugglers operate on some remote routes.
• Authorities maintain surveillance posts on important roads and junctions.
• Not all supernatural creatures live hidden; some rural communities have lived with them for generations.
• There are ruins, burial mounds and ancient structures prior to industrial expansion.
• Monster hunters, explorers, and archaeologists often venture beyond the should.

Little Smyrna is the poorest and most densely populated district in Wessex. Located on the southern edge of the city, it has become home to immigrants, refugees, day laborers and families who arrived looking for opportunities they never found in other neighborhoods. Its narrow and crowded streets form a labyrinth of subdivided houses, makeshift markets and small family workshops.

Despite the poverty, Little Smyrna is also the most diverse and vibrant district in Wessex. Dozens of cultures, religions and traditions coexist in its streets, creating a unique identity that does not exist anywhere else in the city.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Great Market of Smyrna: A huge open-air market where food, spices, clothing, relics and goods brought from all over the world are sold.

• Plaza de las Naciones: Meeting point for the different immigrant communities of the district.

• Casa de los Navegantes: Refuge for unemployed sailors, newcomers and travelers without resources.

• Calle de las Mil Tiendas: A busy shopping avenue lined with family-owned businesses.

• Shrine of the Walkers: A temple known for offering aid to the poor, refugees, and orphans.

• The Bronze Baths: Former public facilities used as a social gathering place.

DETAILS-

It is the most culturally diverse district in Wessex.

• Numerous languages can be heard on a single street.
• Police have a limited presence in some areas.
• Many residents work in King's Dock, Ironvale Works or the domestic service in wealthy neighbourhoods.
• Folk magic, foreign traditions, and local beliefs coexist constantly.
• Rents are low, but housing is often crowded.
• Charities and religious organizations play a critical role in daily life.
• Small criminal gangs operate in certain sectors.

King's Dock is Wessex's great harbour and the main gateway to the outside world. Dozens of docks, warehouses, shipyards and shipping offices stretch along the coast, forming a district always crowded with sailors, merchants, travelers and shippers. At any time of the day, ships can be seen arriving from distant kingdoms with goods, news, and strange passengers.

The wealth that circulates through King's Dock is immense, but so are smuggling, corruption and clandestine activities. Respectable merchants, adventurers, swindlers and criminal organizations coexist here under the constant gaze of the port authorities.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Grand Royal Harbour: Wessex's main harbour complex, capable of receiving vessels from all over the continent.

• Blackwater Shipyards: Famous for the construction of merchant, naval and explorer ships.

• Imperial Customs: Goods inspection and traveller control centre.

• Mercado de los Muelles: A huge bazaar where you can find exotic products from distant lands.

• Saint Elmo Lighthouse: An old coastal tower used to guide boats and watch over the bay.

• The Golden Kraken: The most famous tavern in the district, frequented by captains, adventurers, and smugglers.

DETAILS-

It is the most cosmopolitan district of Wessex.

• Dozens of languages can be heard every day on its streets.
• Port patrols constantly monitor the docks.
• Smuggling magical artifacts is a common problem.
• Many inns offer temporary accommodation to sailors and travelers.
• Rumors and news usually arrive here before anywhere else in the city.
• There are tunnels and abandoned warehouses under some old docks.
• Stories about sea monsters, ghost ships, and lost treasure are common among port workers.

Ironvale Works is the industrial heart of Wessex and the main source of its wealth. A huge district of factories, foundries, alchemical refineries, machine shops and warehouses that operates day and night under a permanent cloud of smoke and steam. The noise of hammers, engines and machinery is part of the everyday landscape.

Thousands of workers cross its streets every day to keep the city's economy running. Although it generates huge profits for entrepreneurs and investors, working conditions are often harsh and dangerous.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Ironvale Great Foundry: Wessex's largest metallurgical plant and a symbol of the city's industrial power.

• Etherworks Refinery: Installed to process ether crystals and arcane fuels used in modern technology.

• Central Railway Yard: A vast network of tracks, warehouses and warehouses connected to the port and the rest of the city.

• Industrial Regulation Tower: Headquarters of the inspectors in charge of supervising factories, safety and use of industrial magic.

• Black Scrap Market: A chaotic market where mechanical parts, used machinery, and salvaged artifacts are sold.

• Ashen & Co. Complex: One of the largest industrial corporations in Wessex.

DETAILS-

The sky is usually covered by smoke, steam and ash.

• Magic is mainly used to power machinery and industrial processes.
• Workplace accidents are relatively frequent.
• Engineers, alchemists, and mechanics are highly respected figures.
• Numerous canals and railways run through the district.
• The private surveillance of large companies is as visible as the municipal police.
• Some factories operate around the clock thanks to arcane engines and industrial automatons.
• There are rumors about creatures born from alchemical waste inhabiting tunnels, sewers, and abandoned buildings.

Millfield Terrace is a sprawling neighbourhood of skilled tradesmen, craftsmen, railroad workers and industrial employees located between Oakdale Garden and the Ironvale Works. Although it does not possess the wealth of the northern districts, its inhabitants enjoy an economic stability that is rare in Wessex. Many consider Millfield to be the true human engine of the city.

Its streets are made up of long rows of red-brick terraced houses, small family shops, specialized workshops and community squares. Smoke from factories is visible on the horizon, but the streets are kept relatively clean and tidy thanks to strong neighborhood pride.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Millfield Station: Secondary railway centre used by workers and goods from Ironvale Works.

• Artisans' Market: A busy market where blacksmiths, watchmakers, mechanics, and enchanters sell their wares.

• Industrial Union Hall: A meeting place for trade unions, workers' cooperatives and professional associations.

• Plaza del Fundador: The main public space in the district, surrounded by taverns, shops and community buildings.

• Church of St. Bartholomew: An important religious and social center for residents.

• Ashcroft Workshops: Famous for producing precision machinery and techno-magical artifacts for everyday use.

DETAILS-

Most of the inhabitants have some specialized trade.

• Children usually learn a trade from an early age.
• Taverns function as social hubs where news, jobs, and rumors are exchanged.
• Magic is seen as a practical tool rather than a symbol of prestige.
• Many households own small, locally manufactured alchemical or mechanical devices.
• There is a strong sense of community and solidarity between neighbors.
• Citizen patrols are common and help maintain order.

OAKDALE GARDEN

Oakdale Garden is the administrative, commercial and cultural heart of Wessex. Situated between the hills of Queenswood High and the working-class districts of the south and east, it is home to well-to-do merchants, professionals, civil servants, academics and business owners. It is considered the most respectable district in the city: less ostentatious than Queenswood High, but much more prosperous than the rest of Wessex.

Its wide streets are surrounded by Victorian brick and stone buildings, landscaped squares and elegant shops. The presence of magic is common, although practical and discreet, used for lighting, freight transport, communications and public services.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Wessex City Council: Centre of municipal government and seat of major civil institutions.

• Great Oakdale Library: The largest collection of books, maps, and historical documents in the city.

• Plaza de las Cuatro Fuentes: Main meeting point for citizens, merchants and visitors.

• Oakdale Covered Market: A huge market where you can find local produce, exotic imports, and regulated arcane goods.

• Wessex Civic University: Institution dedicated to law, medicine, engineering and natural sciences.

• Argosy Municipal Theater: Known for its dramatic works, concerts and illusion shows.

• Wessex Central Station: The city's main railway junction and symbol of its modernisation.

DETAILS-

It is the safest district after Queenswood High.

• Most major newspapers have their offices here.
• Steam trams and arcane transportation lines connect Oakdale to all districts.
• Government officials, private detectives, and journalists are regular figures on its streets.
• Unlicensed magic is strictly regulated.

QUEENSWOOD HIGH

Queenswood High is Wessex's wealthiest, most influential and oldest district. Perched on the northern hills, it was deliberately built away from the smoke of the Ironvale Works and the smells of King's Dock. Its avenues are lit by refined ether lanterns, its gardens are maintained by botanical enchantments, and its mansions combine Victorian architecture with arcane artifacts of enormous value.

Here reside the great noble families, industrialists, bankers, academics and qualified magicians. The district's wealth is not only measured in gold, but also in occult knowledge, magical relics, and political connections.

IMPORTANT PLACES-

Alderhall Palace: Residence of the Governor of Wessex and venue of diplomatic receptions. Its foundations were built on ruins prior to the foundation of the city.

• Queenswood Arcane Academy: The most prestigious magical institution in the region. He trains alchemists, arcane researchers, and officials specializing in supernatural matters.

• Crown Gardens: A publicly accessible park where plant species brought from distant kingdoms and fairy forests grow.

• Imperial Club of Wessex: An exclusive social circle where nobles, industrialists, and occultists negotiate deals that affect the entire city.

• St. Aurelius' Cathedral: Wessex's main religious center, famous for its enchanted stained glass windows and sacred relics.

• Blackthorne Observatory: Used for astronomy, astrology, and monitoring of supernatural phenomena.

• Street of the Veiled Mansions: An avenue where ancient families whose lineages are surrounded by rumors about pacts, curses and arcane secrets reside.

DETAILS- The wardens of the district use arcane technology and modern police methods.

• Magical duels are strictly regulated and require official authorization.
• Most of the inhabitants have higher education or arcane training.

Wessex is a large port and industrial city located on the western coast of the kingdom. For decades it has grown thanks to maritime trade, the expansion of its factories and the constant arrival of immigrants from distant lands. Its walls contain a society deeply divided by wealth, origin, and profession, though all depend on each other for survival.

To the north rise the elegant avenues of Queenswood High, home to aristocrats, tycoons and politicians. Downtown, Oakdale Garden acts as the administrative, commercial, and cultural heart of the city. To the east, the chimneys of Ironvale Works dominate the skyline, fueling the local economy through foundries, workshops and manufactures. Between downtown and industry is Millfield Terrace, a solid neighborhood of skilled workers, artisans, and employees that forms the backbone of the city.

The west coast is occupied by King's Dock, a huge port where merchant ships from all over the world dock and where wealth, rumors and contraband circulate in equal measure. To the south stretches Little Smyrna, a crowded, multicultural district made up of immigrants, refugees and the working poor looking for a better life.

Although Wessex appears to be a thriving city, social tensions, political rivalries, industrial interests and cultural conflicts coexist beneath its surface. In its streets you can find everything from nobles and academics to sailors, revolutionaries, criminals and adventurers. It is a city of opportunity and danger, where fortune can be built in a generation or lost in a single night.

KING'S DOCK Wessex's great harbour and its gateway to the world. Crowded docks, taverns, shipping offices, warehouses and shipyards stretch along the coast. Sailors, merchants, adventurers and criminals coexist in a vibrant and dangerous atmosphere. It is the first place where foreign news, exotic goods, and sometimes problems come from distant lands.

LITTLE SMYRNA The poorest and most diverse district in the city. It welcomes immigrants, refugees, day laborers, and families looking for an opportunity. Its streets are narrow, densely populated, and filled with multicultural markets, makeshift workshops, and subdivided dwellings. The municipal authority barely reaches some corners. However, it is also the liveliest area of Wessex: a constant mix of languages, customs, religions and opportunities for those who know how to find them.

QUEENSWOOD HIGH The most exclusive district in Wessex. Situated in the northern hills, it enjoys clean air, wide tree-lined avenues and private gardens. Here reside the nobility, the great industrialists, high officials and families of old fortune. Stone mansions coexist with private clubs, prestigious academies, and elegant temples. Police patrol frequently, and poverty is barely visible. Residents consider the rest of the city an uncomfortable necessity.

OAKDALE GARDEN The civic and commercial heart of Wessex. A well-to-do middle-class district made up of merchants, lawyers, doctors, teachers and civil servants. Its radial streets converge in parks, squares and administrative buildings. There are theaters, cafes, bookstores, and covered markets. It is a prosperous and respectable area, where most aspire to one day ascend to Queenswood High.

MILLFIELD TERRACE A neighbourhood of skilled workers and employees. Its rows of brick houses are home to machinists, foremen, artisans, railroad workers, and small merchants. Life revolves around pubs, churches, neighbourhood associations and trade unions. Although humble, it is a district proud of its work and stability. Many residents view both the wealthy of Queenswood and the newcomers of Little Smyrna with suspicion.

IRONVALE WORKS The industrial engine of the city. A labyrinth of foundries, mechanical workshops, textile factories and warehouses covered in soot. The smoke from its chimneys darkens the sky day and night. During the day it is bustling with activity; at night it is dominated by vigilantes, smugglers and creatures who prefer the dark. Wessex's wealth is born here, although few of its workers get to enjoy it.