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Castrum Moguntiacum, Ager Privatus of Corvus ex Bjornaer
Moguntiacum was a Roman outpost, a precursor to the town of Mainz, and was
found by a Roman general Drusus in 13 BC. It was an important military town
throughout the Roman times, probably due to its strategic position at the
confluence of the Main and the Rhein. Moguntiacum met its end in 406, when
germanic tribes attacked it and overwhelmed the Roman forces.
The Cult of Mercury was strong in Moguntiacum, and they built a place of
worship next to the Castrum. When the town was sacked, it fell into disrepair.
The cruel tribesmen butchered the Cult, and some of them still search the ruins
for salvation.
Later, with the introduction of the Dominion, and the help of the Holy See
as well as the Archbishop of Mainz, the power of the Cult of Mercury waned.
Enveloped by the Dominion, the strong magical aura was forced to find a new
place for itself in a regio. The temple is still in disrepair, and is not
generally visited by the townsfolk, since some of the daring explorers never
returned from their trip.
The regio is really strong here, and visitors need the help of a person, who
lives inside the regio, or they won't be able to enter. The front for the
Ager Privatus is a goldsmith, where you can get guided into the regio by
saying "Pax Hermeticum" - for the memory of the late Treverorum covenant.
You will then be escorted into the covenant area.
There are two large buildings here. The first one contains the Sanctum, library
and living quarters of Corvus ex Bjornaer, and the other one living quarters,
workshops, kitchen and guest quarters. The buildings are surrounded by a garden,
which is remarkable. There are trees that bear golden fruits, and many animals
are often seen there. Visitors are generally well received in the covenant,
but guests are expected to leave after a few days.
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