• Location: Industrial Ring, Firetown
• Address: SE Industrial Ring Road 4
• Surroundings: Adjacent to Bernado Metalworks, in Firetown's “Forge Quarter”

Founded in 2628 by Marco Santoro, Santoro Forge earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship in decorative copperwork and bespoke commissions. Known for its ornate household items and artisanal touch, it catered primarily to wealthier settlers and institutions. Like its neighbors, it was nationalized in 2631 and merged into the Federal Blacksmith Manufactory.

• Construction Material: Volcanic stone walls.
• Gates & Shutters: Copper-framed salvaged spaceship components.
• Windows: None.
• Power Source: Geothermal Power Plant and lava furnaces.
• Lighting: Torchlight.
• Water Supply: Snowmelt reservoirs.

• Forge Hearth (1): Used for artistic and fine metalwork.
• Anvil (1): Smaller than other forges, intended for precision work.
• Showroom: Displays of intricate copper ornaments and decorative wares.
• Office Nook: Commission books and design sketches.
• Break Corner: Resting area with benches.
• Restroom: Equipped with Aurora Sana.

• Master Blacksmith (Marco Santoro): Oversees high-end commissions and maintains clientele.
• Journeyman Smiths (2–3): Craft ornate goods, polish, and engrave.
• Apprentices (1–2): Handle preparation of materials, sanding, and polishing.
• Clerk: Manages commission schedules and client records.

Santoro Forge exuded refinement compared to its neighbors. Instead of clutter, items were neatly displayed, and the forge smelled of polish and oils rather than raw ore. Marco Santoro demanded silence during precision work, cultivating a solemn atmosphere where apprentices whispered rather than shouted. Torchlight reflected delicately off the engraved surfaces of finished ornaments.

• Opening Hours: 08:00 – 16:00 daily.
• Copper Supply: Delivered by the Firetown Courier Service.
• Operational Rhythm: Steady cadence of delicate work alternating with bursts of furnace activity.

• Commission ornate items and jewelry.
• Inspect and purchase decorative works.
• Gather rumors from Santoro’s wealthy clientele.

The forges of Firetown present excellent opportunities for intrigue, as their close clustering in the Industrial Ring made them both competitive rivals and vulnerable targets for outside influence.

• The Cartel’s Grip – An anonymous client from Hope hires the party to investigate whether at least Vasquez Forge and Bernado Metalworks are cooperating with the Cartel. Rumors suggest the smiths are working under duress: some coerced by violent intimidation, others ensnared in predatory loans. The party’s task is to infiltrate the workshops and gather proof of Cartel activity. Evidence may include the uncovering of falsified ledgers showing repayments to the Cartel through copper goods or the production of contraband items. Dungeon Masters can heighten tension by introducing rival apprentices who suspect foul play, Cartel enforcers watching the workshops, or hidden storerooms concealing illicit goods. The party must decide whether to return the evidence to their employer, hand it to the authorities, or cut their own deal with the Cartel …

• Beta Age
• Ralar Region
• Firetown
• (Federal) Copper Mine
• (Federal) Copper Plant
• Federal Blacksmith Manufactory (successor, Gamma Age)