The Inquisition, headquartered in the Tower district, is an unyielding force operating in the shadows of the noble houses of Stellar Tower. This private enterprise is owned by the Sylvester brothers—high-ranking nobles of the city with considerable influence and resources.
The Inquisition is known for its rigor and uncompromising nature in providing services that include debt collection and executions. They work with many organizations, offering their services to churches, the city guard, select cults, and various guilds—from merchants to artificers. Their work often involves the darker side of these organizations, including handling the most clandestine affairs that officials prefer to keep hidden.
The primary specialization of the Inquisition is the elimination of those whom their clients believe have defiled or threatened reputations and the established order. Churches turn to them to sanction the killing of clerics or paladins who break sacred laws or otherwise disgrace their deity’s name. These actions are carried out quietly and without trial, as the Inquisition enjoys a unique immunity granted by their connections to the nobility.
Although city authorities officially condemn extrajudicial killings and violence, they almost always turn a blind eye to the Inquisition’s activities. This hypocrisy is possible thanks to the influential connections of the Sylvester brothers and their ability to manipulate political lines in their favor. The relationship between the Inquisition and the authorities is a delicate balance of power and intrigue, where honor and justice often give way to realpolitik and secret agreements.