The Garden is the codename for a 100 acre CCD military compound located approximately 65 miles northeast of Moscow proper. It is part research base, training facility, weapons development and an active-duty base of operations for the Rods of Dominion commanded by Michael Vellas. The Garden boasts permanent and semi-permanent Read more
However, Damien was not any man. What need did he have of a false pride in ego? He was not so foolish as to believe that crushing the Ascendancy – even if he could – would gain him anything more than a notorious death. Even had he managed to survive, Read more
Patron of the Central Dominance, Myshelov is arguably one of the most powerful people in the Custody, if not the entire world. As Patron, he wields an autocratic level of power within Dominance I. Like all Dominance Patrons, his power is appointed at the behest of the Ascendancy, for whom Read more
The Facility is located 22 floors beneath the Kremlin. It is a secret base of operations accessed by only those with highest levels of security clearance granted by the Ascendancy. There are two access points to the Facility, but only one is actually used. It can be entered from within Read more
Task Force Domovoi is officially for dealing with terrorist attacks in urban areas. Use of non-lethal weapon systems will help prevent loss of civilian life and damage to infrastructure. That is the official story, anyway. The task force has over fifty names on the roster. The precinct, in located in Golyanovo Read more
The Patron works as a regional governor of an entire Dominance. They reside within the Dominance capital and are responsible for all government affairs within their region. They answer directly to Ascendancy but largely operate with independent authority. The Dominances are unnamed, and referred to only by Roman Numeral in Read more
Butryka is a prison located within Moscow. It was originally a central transit prison used during Tsarist Imperial Russia built during the 1600’s. During Soviet times, it held many political prisoners and was notorious for over-crowding. To be remanded to the prison was essentially equivalent to a death sentence. If Read more
The Rods of Custody Dominion, also known as the Ascendants, or more colloquially “the Nine”. You are the pillars in the fortress of Custody strength: Protectors and Guardians. You will sweep across the world like a divine wind, vanquishers of evil. Where you go, you will restore the light, but Read more
Deputy-Consul to the Ascendancy. He is the leader of all Consuls in the Executive office of the Ascendancy. He is effectively the second in command of the CCD. He reports only to the Ascendancy. His second is the Under-Consul. A stern and unyielding man. Viktor is extremely loyal to Ascendancy.
