The City of Shadows

The primary setting for Exordium is a sprawling metropolis known colloquially as the City of Shadows, though its official name has been lost to time and mythology.

Geography

The city spreads across both sides of the Dark River, connected by ancient bridges and modern tunnels. Districts range from glittering corporate towers to decrepit industrial zones where the desperate and supernatural lurk.

Key Districts

The Gothic Quarter

Historic heart of the city, featuring:
- Ancient cathedrals and churches
- Gothic architecture dating back centuries
- Hidden crypts and underground passages
- Vampire havens and elysiums

The Neon District

Modern entertainment and vice, including:
- Nightclubs and bars
- Underground fight clubs
- Black markets
- Neutral meeting grounds

The Industrial Wastes

Abandoned factories and warehouses:
- Werewolf territory
- Homeless encampments
- Secret meeting places
- Hidden laboratories

The Heights

Wealthy residential and corporate zones:
- Penthouses and luxury apartments
- Corporate headquarters
- High security
- Mage sanctums

The Underworld

Beneath the city lies a vast network of:
- Sewer systems
- Old subway tunnels
- Ancient catacombs
- Secret sanctuaries

Many supernatural beings make their homes in these hidden depths, away from mortal eyes.

Getting Around

Transportation includes:
- Public transit (buses, metro)
- Private vehicles
- Rooftop parkour for the agile
- Secret supernatural methods