This page contains all player-facing information about the world of Vaultlight – the city, its inhabitants, key locations, and the cosmic mysteries lurking in the shadows.

Information is added here as it’s discovered during the campaign.

Locations

  • Benni's — A rundown hole-in-the-wall diner at the edge of the Iron District, serving mediocre food to late-night crowds in a cramped, noisy space.
  • Eli's Coffee and Books — A cramped Iron District coffee-and-book shop where shift workers find cheap coffee, quiet company, and a brief pause between long days.
  • Iron District — Former foundry quarter turned warehouse maze, ruled by labor by day and the underworld by night.
  • Montrose Hotel — Historic hotel near The Penumbra, favored by discreet out-of-town guests.
  • The Penumbra — The city's infamous underground casino and neutral ground for high-stakes deals.

NPCs

  • Montrose Hotel
    • Elise Hart — Night manager of the Montrose Hotel.
    • Gordon Hale — Head concierge at the Montrose Hotel who can arrange anything for the right price.
  • Penumbra
    • "Silk" Rainer — A high-stakes Penumbra gambler in an immaculate gray suit, known for impossible calm and impossible wagers.
    • Etta Lorne — Veteran Penumbra custodian whose immaculate standards keep the casino's public spaces running like clockwork.
    • Jules Arden — Young Penumbra cocktail server with quick charm, loose lips, and a talent for saying too much to the wrong person.
    • Kade Rowe — Head of security at the Penumbra, a former boxer who knows every exit.
    • Mace Hollis — Penumbra loading dock manager with a clipboard for every contingency and no patience for missed timelines.
    • Marla Voss — The Penumbra's floor manager.
    • Rina Volkov — Penumbra head of cashiering, feared for ruthless discipline and absolute standards around money handling.
    • Tamsin Ward — Daytime first aide officer at the Penumbra, a former Army Ranger who keeps patrons and staff patched up quietly.

Setting

  • World Guide — A primer on Vaultlight's rain-soaked modern stagnation and the uneasy restlessness beneath it.

This section grows as the crew explores the city and uncovers its secrets.