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Education

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	** Publius' famous quote: "''I am a human, but in this great city nothing is more alien to me than [[humans]]''"		** Publius' famous quote: "''I am a human, but in this great city nothing is more alien to me than [[humans]]''"
	** The college itself is mostly hands off, more of a quality control network of the other various individuals and groups in the city that offer bardic lessons. They certify schools, but don't try to run them. They get the most involved when politics and theatrics intertwine, both for good and bad reasons.		** The college itself is mostly hands off, more of a quality control network of the other various individuals and groups in the city that offer bardic lessons. They certify schools, but don't try to run them. They get the most involved when politics and theatrics intertwine, both for good and bad reasons.
			* '''Galik Bard College and Librarian Guild (GBC)'''
			** A smaller college, not to be confused with ''THE'' Bard's College above. The GBC specialized in lore Bards, and had its own special librarian guild as part of the institution.
			** Where [[Búho]] studied.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===

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	Galik was home to its own form of cant, known as [[Galik Street Slang]].		Galik was home to its own form of cant, known as [[Galik Street Slang]].

	Thanks to the great city watch of Galik, people who cause [[havoc]] or chaos can be easily influenced to get out of the city as places close their doors or raise their prices or stop providing services (free or otherwise). They become nobodies and the city passes them by, making them effectively become as notable or useful as the beggars. It is a stigma nobody risks, and as such, Galik is safe place to be during the day.		Thanks to the great city watch of Galik, people who cause havoc or chaos can be easily influenced to get out of the city as places close their doors or raise their prices or stop providing services (free or otherwise). They become nobodies and the city passes them by, making them effectively become as notable or useful as the beggars. It is a stigma nobody risks, and as such, Galik is safe place to be during the day.

	However, at night, when faces can be hidden or concealed in the shadows, the good humor of the city paves way for danger and subterfuge.		However, at night, when faces can be hidden or concealed in the shadows, the good humor of the city paves way for danger and subterfuge.
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	* Maestro of the Arts		* Maestro of the Arts
	* Burgher of the Distillery		* Burgher of the Distillery
	* [[Keeper]] of the City of the Dead		* Keeper of the City of the Dead
	* Commisioner of the Docks		* Commisioner of the Docks
	* Magistrate of the Great Speakers		* Magistrate of the Great Speakers
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	* '''Farseekers of Twilight'''		* '''Farseekers of Twilight'''
	** Anti-[[~~Human~~]], Anti-~~Industrial~~, concerned with the safety of natural lands		** Anti-[[human]], Anti-industrial, concerned with the safety of natural lands
	* '''Order of the Protectors'''		* '''Order of the Protectors'''
	** Non-city endorsed group of battle clerics who are [[Helm]] enthusiasts and hope to make names for themselves as healers and protectors.		** Non-city endorsed group of battle clerics who are [[Helm]] enthusiasts and hope to make names for themselves as healers and protectors.
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	** [[Ranger]] enthusiasts		** [[Ranger]] enthusiasts
	* '''Steelhelm Doorbargers'''		* '''Steelhelm Doorbargers'''
	** Dwarves who used to own and operate in the land formerly known as Galik who fight and lobby for Dwarven recognition, a ~~Dwarfen~~ district, and maybe even a rename of the city to Steelhelm City. They also outside of political movements gather to celebrate Dwarven ubiquity and party and sing the old songs and speak in dwarven codes. Affectionally known as "The damn [[dwarf]] society".		** Dwarves who used to own and operate in the land formerly known as Galik who fight and lobby for Dwarven recognition, a Dwarven district, and maybe even a rename of the city to Steelhelm City. They also outside of political movements gather to celebrate Dwarven ubiquity and party and sing the old songs and speak in dwarven codes. Affectionally known as "The damn [[dwarf]] society".
	* '''The Guild of The Scale Skinners'''		* '''The Guild of The Scale Skinners'''
	** A group that trains itself on the most effective ways to fight [[dragons]] in case they ever come back. A lot of conspiracists.		** A group that trains itself on the most effective ways to fight [[dragons]] in case they ever come back. A lot of conspiracists.
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	*'''Slavers' Guild'''		*'''Slavers' Guild'''
	** Work with the ShadowGuild and the ShadowMasks Brotherhood. The Slaver's guild has secret connections in a handful of temples of [[Sharess]]		** Work with the ShadowGuild and the ShadowMasks Brotherhood. The Slaver's guild has secret connections in a handful of temples of [[Sharess]]
	** Founded by ~~Half~~-~~Elf~~ [[~~Wizard~~]] '''Makeesh.''' They ~~Run~~ '''The Exotic Gourmet Club''', an eatery with meats you would not believe.		** Founded by half-elf [[wizard]] '''Makeesh.''' They run '''The Exotic Gourmet Club''', an eatery with meats you would not believe.
	** The founder of the [[Shinardi]] (Deng Lo) worked with them to export slaves across the eastern ocean to Troverth.		** The founder of the [[Shinardi]] (Deng Lo) worked with them to export slaves across the eastern ocean to Troverth.
	** Works in sporadic ways, avoiding all patterns and has escaping notice.		** Works in sporadic ways, avoiding all patterns and has escaping notice.
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	=== The Rise of [[airships]] ===		=== The Rise of [[airships]] ===
	By 892 PR, [[airships]] were a [[common]] presence in the skies over Galik. Large freighters come and go between ports all over Quelmar. Air docks were constructed over the water docks and a brisk import/export business on both air and water flows through the city.		By 892 PR, [[airships]] were a common presence in the skies over Galik. Large freighters come and go between ports all over Quelmar. Air docks were constructed over the water docks and a brisk import/export business on both air and water flows through the city.

	Smaller skiffs bearing cargo, people or a combination of both, zip over the rooftops of the city with the Lyreguard patrolling their flight lanes and keeping traffic orderly. The pattern of travel mirrors the roads below. Landing ports throughout the city on both street level and rooftops allow for embarking.		Smaller skiffs bearing cargo, people or a combination of both, zip over the rooftops of the city with the Lyreguard patrolling their flight lanes and keeping traffic orderly. The pattern of travel mirrors the roads below. Landing ports throughout the city on both street level and rooftops allow for embarking.
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	=== [[New Galik]] ===		=== [[New Galik]] ===
	Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and ~~build~~ on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].		Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and built on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].

	== Behind the Screen ==		== Behind the Screen ==

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	{{Worldbuilders}} ''This article is about the metropolis in Amusa, for the [[domain]] where the city is located, see [[Galik (Domain)]]''<blockquote>"Welcome to Galik, the jewel city of Quelmar, also known as "The Entertainer's Paradise". An urban monument, Galik is so massive it could take you a week to walk from one end to the other. It is the epicenter of strange activity and the headquarters of more than a thousand [[guilds]]. Galik is indeed the city that never sleeps. As we approach, you'll see up ahead the brilliant lights of the many magical, scholarly, and defensive towers that dot the metropolis, like stars in the night." - Typical monologue given to approaching tourists in carts.</blockquote>{{Infobox location\|title = Galik\|image = Galikcity.jpg\|imagecaption = Monolithic structures tower over fields of houses and shops.\|type = Massive City\|Government = Council\|location = [[Amusa]]\|inhabiting Race = All}}'''Galik''', also known as '''Entertainer's Paradise''', is the largest city in [[Amusa]], and home to a massively assorted set of citizens. The city also gives name to the domain it is located in, also called [[Galik (Domain)\|Galik]]		{{Worldbuilders}} ''This article is about the metropolis in Amusa, for the [[domain]] where the city is located, see [[Galik (Domain)]]''<blockquote>"Welcome to Galik, the jewel city of [[Quelmar]], also known as "The Entertainer's Paradise". An urban monument, Galik is so massive it could take you a week to walk from one end to the other. It is the epicenter of strange activity and the headquarters of more than a thousand [[guilds]]. Galik is indeed the city that never sleeps. As we approach, you'll see up ahead the brilliant lights of the many magical, scholarly, and defensive towers that dot the metropolis, like stars in the night." - Typical monologue given to approaching tourists in carts.</blockquote>{{Infobox location\|title = Galik\|image = Galikcity.jpg\|imagecaption = Monolithic structures tower over fields of houses and shops.\|type = Massive City\|Government = Council\|location = [[Amusa]]\|inhabiting Race = All}}'''Galik''', also known as '''Entertainer's Paradise''', is the largest city in [[Amusa]], and home to a massively assorted set of citizens. The city also gives name to the domain it is located in, also called [[Galik (Domain)\|Galik]]

	Galik was founded some time before 364 [[BR]].		Galik was founded some time before 364 [[BR]].
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	* Bartholomew's Wand Pond, a magical shop watched over by a giant psionic owl and owned by the magical [[mystic]] [[Bart]], who is one of the realms experts when it comes to synthesizing [[Quelmar Spells\|new spells]].		* Bartholomew's Wand Pond, a magical shop watched over by a giant psionic owl and owned by the magical [[mystic]] [[Bart]], who is one of the realms experts when it comes to synthesizing [[Quelmar Spells\|new spells]].
	*The Torn Page, a magical service shop offering potions, sometimes including potions of unusual spells (such as a potion of Teleport)		*The Torn Page, a magical service shop offering potions, sometimes including potions of unusual spells (such as a potion of Teleport)
	*Azureine's Rare Pages, a shop specializing in rare books, manuscripts and maps. Proprietors Otto and Martasa Azureine are 4th generation Dragonborn owners/proprietors and well known for hosting Poetry Readings, Literary Salons and finding rare materials. (Their grandson, [[Rhienhold Azurine]] is a member of the Tempest Company)		*Azureine's Rare Pages, a shop specializing in rare books, manuscripts and maps. Proprietors [[Otto]] and Martasa Azureine are 4th generation Dragonborn owners/proprietors and well known for hosting Poetry Readings, Literary Salons and finding rare materials. (Their grandson, [[Rhienhold Azurine]] is a member of the Tempest Company)

	=== Prices ===		=== Prices ===

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Interim Council

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	=== Interim Council ===		=== Interim Council ===
	In 894 PR [[Alistair Hearthorne]] was elected High Burgher and proceeded to use the position to murder the entire council and attempt to destabalize the city. After his defeat and banishment a new interim council was put in place until the next election		In 894 PR [[Alistair Hearthorne]] was elected High Burgher and proceeded to use the position to murder the entire council and attempt to destabalize the city. After his defeat and banishment a new interim council was put in place until the next election.
	*High Burger Tamlin Elkreak		*High Burger Tamlin Elkreak
	*Gisabella of House Purlurn		*Gisabella of House Purlurn

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Government

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	* The High Sheriff		* The High Sheriff
	The 13th High Burgher of Galik was [[James Tyler\|James Tyler.]]		The 13th High Burgher of Galik was [[James Tyler\|James Tyler.]]

			=== Interim Council ===
			In 894 PR [[Alistair Hearthorne]] was elected High Burgher and proceeded to use the position to murder the entire council and attempt to destabalize the city. After his defeat and banishment a new interim council was put in place until the next election
			*High Burger Tamlin Elkreak
			*Gisabella of House Purlurn
			*Vixyra of House Webwell
			*Belim of House Marshrence
			*Farpip (Pip) of House Tradsairn
			*Venroe of House Jengor

	== Military and Protections ==		== Military and Protections ==

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The Great Sinking

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	Larger ships, with a few notable exceptions, are restricted from travel over the city and are diverted around the perimeter. This rule gave rise to air ship ports being constructed encircling the city at various locations.		Larger ships, with a few notable exceptions, are restricted from travel over the city and are diverted around the perimeter. This rule gave rise to air ship ports being constructed encircling the city at various locations.

	== The Great Sinking ==		=== The Great Sinking ===
	Soon after the election of [[Alistair Hearthorne]] to the position of High Burgher, he and his wife [[Lenore Hearthorne]] planned to use their new power to weaken the city for takeover by the fungal servants of [[Mother]]. During this process they killed the entire council of Burghers and brought in a powerful being known as [[The Lord of the Beneath]] to assist them. After the Hearthorne's would leave for the lost city of [[Thelrya]], the Lord of the beneath would transform into a massive worm-like monster and proceed to collapse one tenth of the entire city.		Soon after the election of [[Alistair Hearthorne]] to the position of High Burgher, he and his wife [[Lenore Hearthorne]] planned to use their new power to weaken the city for takeover by the fungal servants of [[Mother]]. During this process they killed the entire council of Burghers and brought in a powerful being known as [[The Lord of the Beneath]] to assist them. After the Hearthorne's would leave for the lost city of [[Thelrya]], the Lord of the beneath would transform into a massive worm-like monster and proceed to collapse one tenth of the entire city.

K-dawg12: /* History */

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History

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	Larger ships, with a few notable exceptions, are restricted from travel over the city and are diverted around the perimeter. This rule gave rise to air ship ports being constructed encircling the city at various locations.		Larger ships, with a few notable exceptions, are restricted from travel over the city and are diverted around the perimeter. This rule gave rise to air ship ports being constructed encircling the city at various locations.

			== The Great Sinking ==
			Soon after the election of [[Alistair Hearthorne]] to the position of High Burgher, he and his wife [[Lenore Hearthorne]] planned to use their new power to weaken the city for takeover by the fungal servants of [[Mother]]. During this process they killed the entire council of Burghers and brought in a powerful being known as [[The Lord of the Beneath]] to assist them. After the Hearthorne's would leave for the lost city of [[Thelrya]], the Lord of the beneath would transform into a massive worm-like monster and proceed to collapse one tenth of the entire city.

	=== [[New Galik]] ===		=== [[New Galik]] ===
	Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and build on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].		Shortly after the [[Cyber Renaissance]], the rebuilding of Galik was underway. This highly modern, reconstructed version of Galik would be deemed ''New Galik'' and build on the remains of what was left of the city. For more information on the city's history after this point, see [[New Galik]].

	== Behind the Screen ==		== Behind the Screen ==

K-dawg12: /* Government */

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Government

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Galik is run by an Oligarchy of Leaders, called the '''Galik Council of Burghers''' led by a High Burgher or Burghess. The Council contains the following members:		Galik is run by an Oligarchy of Leaders, called the '''Galik Council of Burghers''' led by a High Burgher or Burghess. During a time where a council seat is unfilled, the High Burgher can replace the missing vote with their own. The Council contains the following members:

	* The High Burgher		* The High Burgher

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Persons of Interest

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	== Persons of Interest ==		== Persons of Interest ==
			'''''See Also [[Galik/List of PCs from Galik]]'''''

	=== '''Artists''' ===		=== '''Artists''' ===