The great city of Palistrade is a city of millions, seat of royalty, and a critical port of trade in luxury goods. The much-maligned Akbari Thieves’ Guild holds a grip on the underworld, running the black markets, operating the brothels, kidnapping royalty for ransom, and always evading the city guard. You’ve tangled with Akbari in the past, but you’ve survived with your coin purses intact.