Broken Mask/Characters

Main	Characters	Items	Quests	Places
==Player Characters==
====Katsuichi====
A talented warrior and wandering sage making his way across the Prime, with a great interest in adversity and the study thereof. Katsuichi is an ardent follower of the School of War and a mercurial fighter with both word and weapon. His deep wisdom and talent in deciphering the universe's many patterns are his partner just as much as his elegant hammer; he is a warrior-poet in the truest sense of the word. Conflict has followed in his wake throughout his recent journeys, spreading nightmares and lessons in equal turn to those who deserve them. 
====Mallaichte====
As a much of a born leader as one can be, Mallaichte is a lord in search of his people. Often outcast for his unsettling aura and deathly pallor, Mallaichte travelled in his youth away from the Nemean Alps and found the Vadaya, who helped him harden and harness his willpower into the tool it is now. With his imperious power at his side, and his feet always moving, he has come far from his home to be where he is today, and intends to create his own claim on the world. He is well along his way to doing that, having brokered the groundwork for a fief of his own and yoked a mysterious power in the Flashing Storm Crags.
==Non-Player Characters==
=== Party Associates ===
===="Manythings"====
A treasured addition to the Scions of Strife, Manythings hatched from the strange Permafrost Cube while the party was traverse the great Underriver. Only a scant week old, the Faerie creature has proven both wise beyond his time and frighteningly powerful for a creature so young and immature. Holds a paternal image of both Mallaichte and Katsuichi.
====Nasira al-Manazar====
A world-traveling priestess of the Brothers Nejem. Approached Mallaichte of her own accord in Krevonna prior to the Rite of Iron. Initiated a business relationship with him on the apparently enticing nature of his secrets and future, in exchange for her multifaceted talents and skills as an administrator and information gatherer. Has proven useful and able to fulfill her end of the bargain thus far.
=== Dissian Disciples ===
===="Hank"====
A shadowy Revenant assassin who contacted Mallaichte out of interest in his unique connection to both the Fae and the God of Vaults. Managed to convince the graveblooded prince to ferry him to Varat'hal in order to complete an important job- for sufficient compensation, naturally. Emits an aura of malice and lethality; carries a Deadliner's Chit. Watched the party at the Rite of Iron and delivered Mallaichte his payment for earlier services rendered, promising more should he be interested in a meeting in the city of the dead with unknown other parties.
===Eastern Arcadian Imperials===
====Galves Xilos Merixes====
Vetera's Lord Governor. Bears a reputation for reckless action, but on meeting the party was more rational than expected. Commissioned the party to investigate the disappearance of the regular supply caravan northwards, rather than using the Legion for that purpose. Cemented his hold on the region of Vetera by disposing of his local rival for power, in a rather shrewd move. Seemed relatively unconcerned about potential consequences should he be found out.
Katsuichi knows that House Merixes is amongst the group of Xilosian houses granted Corvan fiefs by an unknown benefactor.
====Varinus Corvus Atarates====
The curt mentor of Lord Veridian, and a Knight Captain of the Imperial Legion. Seems sharp, proving a near-match for Katsuichi's many wiles. Had his initial misgivings about the party cemented when he sighted them at the Frozen Lake ambush. Is a Cruor mage of some strength, and an adept warrior. 
====Julian Xilos Veridian====
A pompous, overly self-involved lordling hailing from a powerful Xilosian house. Is interested in joining the Legionary Prefectury, despite opportunities likely offered to him by his family of origin. Used his divining skills to lead Vetera's cohort to their doom at the hands of the Demialtarae ambush, despite his quelling display of occult power. Fled the field of battle on the back of the Knight-Captain's horse; whereabouts unknown.
Katsuichi and Mallaichte are aware that House Veridian has some substantial connections to the Imperial Inquisition; they were warned to be careful in their interactions with Lord Julian.
Through a piece of bold subterfuge, Katsuichi acquired one of Veridian's scrolls. Curiously, it was not written in Hadean or even Arcadian, but was instead a fisherman's dirge in a strange Gregorian dialect.
Further investigation and an object reading from Katsuichi led the pair to discover the existence of La Requin, a bloodthirsty Gregorian water spirit that bestowed the scroll upon "one of its worshippers".
====Alaric Xilos Veridian====
Inquisitorial hero, and patriarch of House Veridian in its earliest incarnation. Dealt with a powerful, bloodthirsty Gregorian island spirit at the peak of its power, dethroning it from its heretical god-seat. 
The creature, known by the islanders of Sante-Gimaran as "La Requin", is the progenitor of Julian Xilos Veridian's strange scroll.
====Hector Corvus Alvar====
The tall and kindly owner of the Towering Pine Inn, and tender of Vetera's enchanted gardens; seems well content with his lot in life. Talented and innovative brewer of drinks and remedies, supposedly blessed by Ennius.
====Davion Corvus Herates====
Vetera's steadfast militia captain. Was sent on a long trip to the city of Geldprossen to escort a female Inquisitor northwards. Seems to be the governor's right hand man in civil matters.
====Balarum Xilos Loriganus====
The elderly, graying priest of Vetera. Supports the saint worship of the town through his sermons and actions; entertains what some might call degeneracy- to an extent. A familiar and reassuring presence to the townspeople.
===="Servant of Hadeus"====
A stout, largely mute, fervent devotee of the Allfather. Keeps to himself; only speaks rarely and when absolutely necessary. The townspeople take great comfort in his presence. Dueled and narrowly defeated Katsuichi.
Through his newly learned esoteric art of Swordreading, Katsuichi was able to discern that the Servant came to Vetera seeking his penance in service to and protection of the town. 
====Ismena Corvus Roth====
Keen Inquisitrix and scion of House Corvus Roth, a group of second generation Niedsch expatriates who hunt monsters under Inquisitorial auspices. Questioned Katsuichi and Mallaichte about their role in the events at the Frozen Lake, though seemed less than interested about their answers, and more interested in assessing them as a party. Offered the pair a spot on an expedition setting out from the town of Redryn in a month or so in pursuit of some font of arcane power.
====Levitian Xilos Odrenn====
Deceased member of the doomed northern caravan. Slain, likely by Winter Veil elves. His skull was recovered by the party, allowing Mallaichte to speak to him and bestow him with use of a powerful weapon. Still "alive", as much as a ghost can be. Instructed to lay low in the shadow after gaining a reaper's mark. Recently had a patrol of Disguard pass nearby him?(!)
===Forest Creatures===
====Father Taiyo====
Some sort of massive fungal feudal lord, ensconced in the Outer Arcadian Forest ring on his own ever-expanding personal mycelium island. Threatened Katsuichi and Mallaichte with terrible death, but in recognizing Mallaichte as a "son of decay", released the pair after forcing a strange, spell-empowered mushroom on the both of them. Negotiated with Mallaichte through his undead servant, Arland, and agreed to a tenuous alliance with the elves of Vayleaf- on the condition that a Rot Seed be planted at the mouth of the Alindrial River. 
==== Lysianassa====
A territorial treeguard with a domain extending around the settlement of Vayleaf. Responsible for the degredation of Vayleaf's wards; ambushed Katsuichi and Mallaichte, apparently under threat from a mycellium monster. Was convinced to cease her destruction of the mind-shield, with the promise of protection from Father Taiyo.
====Zeeble ====
Terrified, lost Goblin. Supposedly crossed the ocean with his tribe from La Marais all the way to the western Arcadian shores and came into immediate conflict with Holy Xilosian Imperium forces. Fleeing persecution, the Borzok tribe headed for the forest, where Zeeble's people were then turned into mushroom monsters- or so he says. Tagged along with Katsuichi and Mallaichte for a time before being handed over to the inkeep, Poli, in order to protect him from his own curiousity.
===Red Oak Bearers===
====Hadir Shamsawi====
Wandering Demiossirae knight encountered in the Arcadian forest, fighting fungal monsters. Possessed not one, but four mask pieces, whose original bearers supposedly attacked him for his own piece. The party directed him to Vayleaf, where he later exchanged their own pieces for his, so they could better assess the provenance of the strange red oak bits. Last heard to be headed northwards, seeking some sort of Amen-Aruman holy weapon armory that he referred to as the "Solar Panoply". 
===Vayleaf===
====Edira Qestral====
Overworked, under-resourced leader of the elven haven of Vayleaf. Committed to the protection of her town, and the preservation of the forest's sanctity; holds ritual secret that allows access to some of the Paths that lead to Varat'hal. Leveraged the party's presence in the town to great effect, using their freely-given assistance to deal with stubborn problems she had previously been unable to solve. Genuinely indebted and thankful. 
====Ili Gestor====
Vayleaf's sage and druidic expert. Maintains and upkeeps the wards that protect the town from detection and destruction by non-Fae entities; set the party on the path to resolve the deteriorating wards. Slightly more earthy than most Alvae?
====Olin Aydrin====
A haughty, all-bark-no-bite ranger and protector of the Fae redoubt. Blustered at Katsuichi and was strongly rebuked; when brought along on an important mission for Vayleaf's safety, was at least modestly competent. Reluctantly took Katsuichi's lessons to heart.
====Poli====
Proprietor of the Verdant Petal inn and origin of the strange message that lead the party to the elven haven town. Sends messages to faekin that make their way past this section of the Arcadian Forest. Energetic, bubbly and kind; was even welcoming of Zeeble- to an extent. Took the goblin on out of the goodness of her heart. Terrible at keeping secrets. 
====Zayn Smouldertear====
Keen martial artist and teacher living in the mostly-Alvae town of Vayleaf. Apparently crossed the ocean from Ossiria a long time ago, prior to the Cataclysm. Exchanged techniques with Katsuichi at a very favorable rate and seemed to respect the party.
===Varat'hal===
====Alavis====
A strange and conspicuous oneiromancer. Reached out to Katsuichi through a dream to exchange information with him about the Court's combined interest in him. Showed off an excellent mastery of oneiromancy in the creation of a complex, intricate dream-scape experience. Promised to be in touch. 
====Karday Loquist====
A curio-shop owner that the party was seemingly led to by the mysterious masked creature. Was in possession of a red oaken mask fragment unknowingly. Guided the party through the Starway to seek the Convivium of Lost Secrets. Upon conclusion of the adventure within, revealed her association with the dream-delving and information-dealing Somnambulist's Society. Favorably inclined towards the party, cannier than she looks and capable of putting on a very convincing social mask.
===Winter Vale===
====Malindar of the Winter Vale====
Arrogant, haughty Elven mage. Presented himself to the party when they followed tracks from the wagon site to their conclusion; was willing to bargain for the return of a staff they recovered from some beasties more northward. Alongside his underlings, sprung a successful ambush on Vetera's legionary cohort- primarily due to his own contribution of great arcane prowess. 
Katsuichi is aware that the Winter Vale was a sect of the now-defunct Winter Court, one less concerned with sorrow over the death of Mystras, and more concerned with vengeance on those who wronged her- and those who would profane her tenets in her absence. 
====Ilvain====
Comparatively young bowman that the party met at the Frozen Lake. Seemed friendly and idealistic at first glance, but also showcased clear martial prowess in battle.
==Minor Characters==
====Kael'vinas====
Autumnal merchant and wise-man. Advised the party on their issue with Levitian and assisted in speaking with his spirit. Sold the party a few psionic wares and exchanged wisdom with Katsuichi and Mallaichte. 
====Kell====
A short, mercantile faerie with an ursine companion. Runs Kell and Drukh's Travelling Shop; met the party in the outer reaches of the Arcadian forest and offered them perusal of his wares and the establishment of a business relationship. 
====Roselyn====
A young human woman, born and raised in the fae sanctum of Vayleaf. A competent hunter and pathfinder; regularly harassed by Olin. Father allegedly migrated here from the north many years ago. 
====Bronn====
Human boy, born and raised in the fae sanctum of Vayleaf. Training to be a good hunter under his mother. Seems like a good kid.