Midnight Market/Summary

The Midnight Market is a secret, black-market bazaar that pops up in various hidden locations throughout the city. Known only to the right circles, the market is the place to go for rare, illegal, or difficult-to-acquire goods and services. From arcane relics to human trafficking, hitmen for hire, or forbidden knowledge, if it can be bought, sold, or traded, you can find it at the Midnight Market.

Only open for three hours each time, the market attracts a diverse clientele of criminal kingpins, underground movers and shakers, and shadowy supernatural entities. The temporary and transient nature of the event makes it unpredictable, and the stakes are always high. Players attending the market must navigate dangerous deals, avoid being swindled, and, if possible, come out with something that gives them an edge in their pursuits.

Themes

• Dangerous Deals: Every transaction carries the risk of betrayal, loss, or retaliation. Players must be cautious about who they trust and what they buy.
• Power Through Commerce: The Midnight Market isn't just about what you buy, but who you know. Networking and forming alliances are as valuable as the goods on display.
• Time Pressure: The market only lasts for a short time, adding urgency to every decision. Players must choose wisely where to spend their time and resources.

Goals

• Network: Forge alliances, gain access to new contacts or resources.
• Acquire Goods: Buy or trade for rare or illegal items.
• Arrange Services: Hire specialists, whether it's assassins, information brokers, or bodyguards.
• Gather Forbidden Knowledge: Seek out mystical tomes, occult relics, or forbidden secrets.
• Gain Influence: Use the market to leverage deals that improve influence in politics, the underworld, or society at large.