The area of Cillamar south of Penitence Row and west of the Moor Gate was never truly rebuilt after being destroyed by Benthosruthsa. Instead, Cillamar’s poor built directly atop the ruins, patching a wall here, roofing over an alley there, creating the chaotic maze of fallen rubble, makeshift dwellings, and tent camps now known as the Warrens.
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Prior to the influx of refugees from Valsund, the slums of Cillamar hardly merited the name, much less the attention from Cillamar’s rulers. Now, with their burgeoning population threatening to spill over into the more affluent districts, the Warrens play a pivotal role in the politics of Cillamar. The presence of Warland refugees cannot be overstated: Even the name of the district is a play on “War Ones,” local slang for the Warland refugees. The Warrens are also home to the Cillamar Thieves’ Guild. The rapid growth of the district has proven a boon to the crime syndicate, with the guild stepping in to provide leadership and services that
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