The Gardens (District)

In 3211 BA, Nebuk Akhati declared that his district would become the most beautiful district. He set about having his vast network of servants and slaves plant gardens along every street, hanging from the roofs, and set aside a huge space along the Crimson River for a park to fill with all kinds of exotic and beautiful plants. Ever since then, the district has been simply referred to as the Gardens.

The Gardens is a district notable for its many hanging gardens on the buildings and its plethora of exotic plants that grow in the gardens and parks found within. Most notably is the collection of plants found in Akhati Park that are now mostly extinct in their native environments. The many gardens are tended to by a group known as the Preservationists, who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the district. They take their job very seriously, and have even been known to get violent against those whom they feel are desecrating or disrupting the natural beauty.

The district is filled with manors, parks, gardens, and theatres. The largest park is Akhati Park, which covers roughly half the district. There are several theatres and opera houses found within the district, all of which are frequently attended by the rich and powerful of Surket. The district represents the cultural center of the city, and many seeking fame and fortune through the arts venture here to ply their trade.

This district has a much darker side as well. Because the rich and powerful frequent it so much, this district has become the center of gossip and rumor within the city. Not only that, but the infamous band of assassins, the Silent Sisters, are known to operate out of this district, often meeting people for contracts while attending the opera. Recently, the Syndicate of Blades have also begun to operate out of the Gardens recently, and the two factions are said to be in something of a shadow war at the moment.

The district is run by Vincent Akhati, the only surviving member of the Akhati family after his parents both died in a tragic accident last year. The 22 year old is the youngest Consul for the Council of Surket and is a notorious playboy, hosting lavish parties that even the Pharaoh herself attends frequently.

Notable Locations

 * Vakari Operahouse
 * Akhati Park
 * Lovers' Bridge
 * Akhati Manor
 * The Gardens Amphitheatre
 * Storyteller Fountain

Notable Factions

 * Akhati Family
 * Preservationists
 * Silent Sisters
 * Syndicate of Blades
 * The Guiding Thread