The corrupt city of Freeport remains fixed in the undying grip of its eternal overlord, Lucan D'Lere. With the aid of his Lucanic Knights, D'Lere watches over the city and manipulates its ruling factions to extend Freeport's influence and domination. Evil races displaced by the Shattering now make their home within the city walls. The five strongest factions of Freeport all vie for individual power while doing their best to appease the dark will of the merciless Lucan.

The Freeport Militia - Military Might

The Freeport Militia is the primary defensive force of the city. It is made up of mercenaries, scoundrels, and roughnecks from around the globe. Its ranks consist mostly of recruits from local warrior guilds, taverns, and the borderlands. Most Militia members are Fighter types, but certain specialized units are comprised of other classes. The Militia has a long history of corruption and brutality. It still maintains this demeanor, but has become a more organized and efficient fighting force-one more fitting for the great trade city of Freeport. It is a highly skilled and organized army of the state, and one of the most powerful fighting forces on the face of Norrath. This organization is not bound to any deity or spiritual doctrine. Lucan himself formed the Militia ages ago.

The Dismal Rage - Heralds of the Divine

The Dismal Rage is a dark, sinister order that worships all evil deities. Within this single faction can be found a multitude of religious castes and beliefs, all unified by their dark goals. This order is founded on a strict doctrine that follows the Covenant of the Accursed, an ancient tome rumored to have been stolen from the Plane of Knowledge. This organization is deeply spiritual and insidiously evil. Priests and Crusaders are most often associated with the Dismal Rage, but other classes are also found within its ranks. Hate and Suffering are the driving forces of this organization, as is the will to bring faith back to a world that has seemingly been forsaken by the gods of old.

The Arcane Scientists - Keepers of the Arcane

This ancient order was once devoted purely to magic, but it has since become a massive repository of arcane knowledge and artifacts. Its members are an emotionless lot who seek knowledge over all else. Its roots lie in a blood-soaked past founded upon the massacre of all good members of the Academy and the introduction of the black arts. Any Freeport citizen who believes himself capable of passing the entrance exam may attempt to join the society's ranks. Upon acceptance, the new member must pledge to support the order through research and by seeking out lost arcane artifacts and knowledge within the world. No mercy will be given to anyone who stands in the way of the acquisition of mystical power, and no remorse shown for the lives that must pass in order to expand the Arcane Scientists' dominance.

The Seafury Buccaneers - Traders of Intelligence

A pirate organization based in the city of Freeport, the Seafury Buccaneers was founded by outlaws and scoundrels of the high seas. This unsavory lot found it profitable to assist in Freeport's defense by providing the Militia with intelligence gained through the raiding of enemy ships, for which they were allowed to keep most of what they plundered. The Buccaneers are more akin to pirates than a respectable naval force. They sink and commandeer ships, doing so under the protection of Lucan and the twisted laws of Freeport.

The Coalition of Tradesfolke - Commanders of Commerce

The Coalition is the unofficial governing body of all trade activity within the realm of Freeport, including any satellite communities that may sprout up within the claimed borders of the empire. The Coalition is, in fact, a highly organized crime syndicate and the most dangerous faction in Freeport: a relentless cartel that will stop at nothing to monopolize regional trade. It is a major force in the world market and is notorious for doing away with any competition, either by economic means or through sheer brutality. The Coalition employs a diverse legion of hit men and mercenaries of various classes to manipulate the global market in its favor.

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