Dragons Heart Adventuring Party

## Dragon's Heart

### Overview.

For 30+ years, this group of adventurers have racked up a list of heroic deeds so long that only the most skilled bard could possibly recount them all. They have recovered lost artefacts, protected cities from rampaging hordes, explored exotic lands far beyond the borders of the kingdom and even faced off with Waiqirs feared Death-Knights.

They are beloved throughout Terrinoth. Children play as members of the party, fighting with replicas of Dragon's Heart's iconic weapons, quoting famous lines from the tales and arguing over which is stronger. In Archaut, larger-then-life statues can be found in all the major squares depicting each member as standalone icons and as a perfect team. The Free City Tamalir has even named two of its districts after Dragon'sHeart members said to have been born there. Just about every man, woman and child will tell you their favourite tale about the adventuring party, and barely a night can go by in the inns of Terrinoth without at least one Dragon Heart song being sung by bards and patrons alike.

The members of the team today are not the same as they were in the early days. Some have retired, gone their own way or perished (adventuring is dangerous work). New members have filled the lofty shoes of those originals, and their names are perhaps now even more widely known and loved than those first members.

### The Current Active Membership.

* **Vrutha** - Leader. Female Orc Warrior. She is often heralded as the most powerful warrior of this age. She has a gruff demeanour and short temper - but fans just associate it with her legendary berserker rage and don't get upset when she snaps at them. She is said to possess the 'Dragons Heart' artifact *(see below)* which the team takes its name from.
* **Aelrindel** - Female Elven Cleric of Light. The soul-sister of Vrutha, Aerindel is in many ways the leader's polar opposite. She is genial and friendly and has been known to give eloquent and stirring speeches. She is adored for her beauty and worshipped for her healing mastery. She famously has a back tattoo that transforms into functional butterfly wings.
* **Pelton** - Male Human Tracker and scout. He has been referred to as 'The greatest human tracker'. His wolf Companion 'Amaruq' is always at his side (and is sometimes said to be a shape-changer, although the details vary depending on the teller).
* **Demelza** - Female Dwarven Thief. Often described in the stories as being underestimated, or overlooked as an agile and skilled prowler. Possibly the most well-known female dwarf known to the humans of Terrinoth.
* **Linkas** - Female Gnome Arcane caster. She appears as a sort of wildcard in the stories. Sometimes, an all-powerful caster and, at others, plucky bumbling comic relief. Either way, she's always shown as intelligent and supportive of her allies. Known to Possesses two Runebound shards: The Rune of Fate and the Rune of Teleportation.
* **Others,,,,** While the above Five represent Dragon's Heart's 'Core' Membership, they have a great many associates and allies. These range from the charming and beautiful **Rayala**, who assists the team by negotiating with political and military leaders, and administering the Team's many resources and holdings, all the way to their elite corps of highly-trained and disciplined Pikemen based out of Castle Arhynn in the Carthmounts.

### Former Members.

* **Ailduin the arbitrator** - Male Elven Warrior. His final fate is unknown. Aildiuin was the previous team leader before Vrutha assumed the role, and was one of the original group founders.
* **Goonlval the Pure**- Gnomish Cleric. Retired.
* **Veerle the unbroken** - Female Human Duelist - Resigned to serve as a high-ranking officer in the Citadel.

### The Dragon's Heart Artifact.

It is unclear what this item actually is. Many stories say it's the name of Vrutha's mighty double-axe, but Acadmics say it could be a Runic shard, a powerful rune or even the lost Star of Timmoran 'Drake's Soul'.

### Gallery.

Vrutha, Orc Warrior and Team LeaderAelrindel, Elven ClericPelton, Human TrackerDeMelza, Dwarven ThiefLinkas, Gnome WizardRayala, Team Administrator and LiaisonAilduin, Elven Warrior, Former Leader