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House of Weltsmith

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* Territory

### Coat of Arms

*Grey Anvil on a Field Divided Per Pale Dancetty, Crimson and White with Grey Gemelle*

## Current Information

### Current Head

Pyn Weltsmith

The House of Weltsmith is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Pervou, holding the title of Régysseur.

## History

Formerly the master smiths of the Duchy of Rethamia, the House of Weltsmith was quick to offer its allegiance to Eldarion I Goldlor after his ascension in 10WD, working tireless until bruises and cuts wept across his hands to outfit his mustering army with weapons and armour alike for his conquests during the Years of Consolidation. After their conclusion in 16WD, the head of the Household Pyn Weltsmith was honoured in the royal proceedings, but declared his intention to put aside his hammer and anvil in place of a pottery wheel. To further facilitate his wishes, Eldarion granted the House of Weltsmith along the banks of Stalrose Gorge, famed for its clay - its collection and shaping having served a key part of the local economy in the region through the centuries of old Atral rule.

To this day, ceramic produce from the lands of the House of Weltsmith is readily available through the lands of Atralran, and is widely considered more sturdy, if less ornate, than similar products from the lands of the Hollow Concord to the northwest.

## Recent History

The original founder of the House, Pyn Weltsmith, still serves as the head of the family, holding the title of Régysseur of Ayselthe.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Weltsmith flies banners displaying a *Grey Anvil on a Field Divided Per Pale Dancetty, Crimson and White with Grey Gemelle*. Although no longer smiths by trade, the House of Weltsmith honours the foundation upon which their nobility was built and recognised on their banner, and their lands have become a bastion for all manner of artisans over the years, positioned as they are at a crossroads between the lands of the Lotus Council and Atralran.

## Description

The House of Weltsmith is a predominately-dwarven Noble Knightly house, famed for their fiery orange facial hair, typically adorned heavily with metal beads and jewellery. Along with the House of Rezet and the House of Xoldoxa, they make up the western border of Atral territory shared with the settlements of the Lotus Basin, their lands composed of 550mi2 of territory made up of cliff faces overlooking the Lotus Run and Stalrose Gorge and wetlands rich in clay and fed by countless streams. Their lands are bounded by the Merchant's Pass to the south, and share a border with the House of Lamonia to the east.
Kervin Donstall

Kervin Donstall was a Yuan-Ti Pureblood that was aligned with the residents of Malacholar's Pinnacle.

## Description

Masquerading as a tour guide operating out of Lambert Quay in Viridell, Kervin would offer to take adventuring parties into either Faeflame Forest or, more frequently, Mkitos' Garden aboard his ship, the Bawdy Trumpet. Offering a fair price slightly cheaper than his rivals to attract their attention, he would, after a day or two of exploring the jungles, poison them using *Torpor* mixed in their authentic Toumalini'i meal at his cabin in the forest, having communicated to the Yuan-Ti of the peak that he had another batch of individuals ready for collection.

It is uncertain how many times Kervin managed to enact this ploy, but he was eventually caught out by a group of adventurers from Amber Run, and in light of being captured, willingly stabbed himself to keep the party in the dark - as was, as he remarked with his dying breath, what was expected of him as a pureblood, and thus low upon the hierarchal ladder.

When searching his body for answers, his true nature as a Pureblood was discovered, with scales covering much of his chest, back and upper arms - all tactfully hidden beneath a large cloak throughout the day. His nature was nearly exposed earlier in the trip too, when a grung attempted to poison him to no avail - though in the chaos of the frogfolk's ambush, this detail was missed.
Librimus Tower

Librimus Tower is a ruined clocktower in Rydoon.

## Description

Formerly a grand clocktower at the centre of the Estaemarl district of Rydoon, Librimus Tower has long since fallen deep to disrepair. Vines clamour in the rays of light that pierce through the cracked exterior to grow amongst the rubble between long shadows, the winding staircase to the belltower long since rotten and dysfunctional. Nonetheless, it remains an important landmark for navigating through the region, and by 132WD, it had become a frequent haunt of squatters, notable amongst them the aspirant priests Malustra Tanor'Thaen and Uneven Scales.

The latter of the pair installed a small improvised shrine to the Lantern Lord Yaldin amongst the timbers of the belfry, accessible only by climbing. Unbeknownst to Scales, his prayers were instead being answered by the devil Witherwrit, who enacted justice on those individuals named, claiming their souls in the process.
Jade Liverwort Whisky

Jade Liverwort Whisky is an alcoholic beverage.

## Description

A blended whisky, Jade Liverwort is an aromatic whisky often described as having a slightly smoky flavour, specifically that of coal smoke, rather than charcoal or wood. Made by combining whisky of both grain and malt varieties, both the distinct earthy flavour and name are derived from the inclusion of leaves from the Liver Vetch plant in the production process, the vibrant deep red dyes created from the plant also often used to create the labelling on each bottle.

## Recent History

The warlock Ashewan Norvegicus, on the search for a whisky similar to the one his father Scorvus enjoyed came across Jade Liverwort Whisky in Whittengrove, finding it to be similar enough to be emotively-evocative when enjoyed alongside some Malzaz cheese.
Griffinch

Griffinches are monstrous creatures that have the body of a squirrel or chipmunk and the wings and head of a chaffinch.

## Description

Tiny and extremely vocal, griffinches are widely considered pests and nuisances across the settlements and civilisations of the world, found roosting in roof tops as freely as they do tree hollows and bushes. Due to their size and lively disposition, they are a common pet, bought and sold akin to a songbird, which has only bolstered the numbers present in cities following escapees breeding and spreading. Although capable of singing a half dozen different songs punctuated by chirps, twills and squeaks, it is quickly noted by many folk that most griffinches have a seemed "favourite" melody, repeating it over and over again in quick succession. To this effect, some fanciers engage in betting competitions to guess how many times a griffinch would repeat a certain song within a set period of time.

Griffinches are predated upon by all manner of beasts flying and otherwise, as well as other monstrosities such as Kittigriffs. Arcanely-conjured Griffinches are sometimes used as familiars for spellcasters.
Liver Vetch

Liver Vetch is a plant that bears a single hardy seedpod as it matures.

## Description

This flowering plant is most commonly found in mountainous terrains, where it protects itself from grazing animals by means of a series of spiny points that cover its dome-like foliage. During the transition between Greencrown and Highreign, it produces a clump of maroon-red pea-like flowers that subsequently coalesce to form a singular seedpod of similar colouration.

Boiling the seedpod can produce a potent dark red dye for use on fabrics and other substances.

## Usage

When combined with Furzepig Saliva and a Fundementum Herbridis, a skilful herbalist can produce a Tonic of the Hedgehog using Liver Vetch.
Hazelglen

Hazelglen is a village located on the northern edge of Covengrove.

It was abandoned in 9WD, and then with the banishment of the Weald Witch, it, along with the entirety of the forest vanished.

## Description

Despite having existed long before the refounding of the city of Westdell as Rydoon, the settlement of Hazelglen is considered part of Rydooni territory and thus supposedly falls under the protection of the Hollow Concord. In truth, its remoteness makes it easy prey for the more malign residents of Covengrove, first and foremost the hag Crooked Dolores Tallowstumble, with whom the villages are supposedly indebted, but more commonly the slavers of the Dirgevale Hunters.

Made up of a populace of predominately Dragonborn, Gnomes, Half-Elves and Humans, its numbers were greatly depleted when visited by an adventuring party in 8WD, Jas-Highreign, and were harassed each night by a roaming parasitic mist held back by warding dolls placed in the rafters of each hut and hovel. In 9WD, following the death of Grey Marjorie, Dolores Tallowstumble reaved the remaining population to use as components in part of the ritual to turn Arnica into a hag.
House of Ekrigroln

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The House of Ekrigroln is a Noble Knightly house based in the city of Chalimar in Atralran, holding the title of Mouralle.

## History

One of four Houses holding the title of Mouralle, the House of Ekrigroln was founded in 29WD by Dirnic Ekrigroln, alongside the Houses of Campyron, Houndrel and LeChaney. A special rank amongst the nobility, the Mouralle are considered equal to power as a Baronnet, but hold no formal lands of their own. Instead, they serve a different role in Atral society, laid plain by the etymology of their coveted title. Derived from the Old Atral word muraille, it is remarked that that the Mouralle are the 'walls' built around the King, and thus all reside within manses in the capital.

Since then, it has been customary for a member of the House of Ekrigroln to serve as Steward of the Lotus Gate, the westernmost entrance to the city of Chalimar.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Ekrigroln flies banners displaying a *Badger of a Field of Yellow with Green Gyronny*. Dirnic Ekrigroln is said to have chosen the badger in reference to a moniker afforded unto him during his time serving in the Silvertowers and later as the Commander of the City Watch of Chalimar. Famously vigilant, Dirnic instructed his subordinates to see things simply as black or white, with all potential threats treated with the upmost of significance - and thus deserving of a swift response. When it came time to choose a Coat of Arms, the monochrome creature was deemed fitting, and thus adopted.

## Description

The House of Ekrigroln is a predominately-dragonborn Noble Knightly house. They maintain a manse known as The Setts in the Castellan Canton within the city of Chalimar.
Lard Bread

Lard Bread is a baked produce eaten predominantly in the Ironfangs.

## Description

Traditionally made using maize flour, lard breads are made with a variety of cereal grains, all fortified with the inclusion of animal fats in the form of lard. While a time consuming process to prepare, lard breads are incredibly energy-dense, and thus a favoured inclusion in the ration pouches of those facing the strains of the mountains brought on by the terrain and weather alike.

The richness of the baked good may be further bolstered by the inclusion of shredded or diced cheese, or meat offcuts. Compared to breads made using butter, lard bread often remains fresh for longer, and thus is seen as a staple for travellers amongst the rugged peaks.
Jaremie

Jaremie was a human that lived in Astedian-occupied Lachlen.

## History

Serving as Captain of the House Guard at Starhithe Rest, at some point Jaremie entered into a relationship with the Earl's daughter Tatiana le Tonnelier. This relationship was quickly snuffed out by the Earl himself, although he ultimately offered his blessing in return for Jaremie's assistance in returning Tatiana home from the High College of Claxinns.

It is unknown whether the Earl had a chance to make true on this promise as shortly after the pair's return from the east, all residents of Starhithe Rest died.
Lazarus

Lazarus is a tiefling bard.

## Backstory

Lazarus grew up amongst a troupe of macabre performers known as *The Slatevale & Darda Travelling Hall of the Macabre and Occult*. He was taken in by one of the founders, Vatoris Slatevale at a young age. Together the troupe traveled the continent entertaining the masses with their spooky shows. Knowing people would look at him a certain way because he was a Tiefling, Lazarus decided to embrace the stereotype in order to further his character. At some point Lazarus and Vatoris had a falling out. The two refused to speak to each other outside of shows. Lazarus has held many positions among the troupe over the years until he took over as a Master of Ceremonies, often engaging the audience with his poems and short stories.

Lazarus made many friends among the troupe throughout the years. Pomuk Darda was always professional with Lazarus and making sure his share was paid on time. Radko the Puppeteer, though performing a dark act in the performances, was a kind and personal friend of Lazarus. Lazarus’ closest companions and allies however were the Wispborn Twins. The two half elves were escape artists, dancers, tumblers, trapeze, tightropes and all manner of other dextrous feats such as knife throwing. The three were often found together after shows. One night in Viridell Lazarus found himself in a spat of trouble with a Yuan-Ti that cost him the ring finger on his dominant hand.

Shortly after losing his finger in Viridell, Vatoris passed away, leaving Lazarus as the Master of Ceremonies for the Hall. Since taking over the troupe have traveled West and have since been in the city of Rydoon performing shows for the growing crowds arriving for the Kroan Games.
Grumebract

Grumebract is a blossom-producing plant with sinister growth cycles and uses.

## Description

Producing a blossom of fleshy-red strips and a smattering of small fruit berries, Grumebract's appearance rarely appeals to its usage for decorative purposes alone, but by nature of its rarity, its very existence is known to very few. Grumebract refuses to germinate, let alone grow in conventional soils, composts and other similar substrates, instead requiring the bone marrow of a living creature to start the process.

The time from initial *planting* to a time where the crop is harvestable is rapid, however, taking usually around ten days to occur, though some variation does exist depending on the general strength and health of the individual into which it is seeded - usually by means of a consumed mixture. Throughout this process, the victim experiences increasing pains and tenderness within several bones of their body, causing them pain upon movement, and by the final few hours, lack of mobility entirely. When ready, the Grumebract bursts from the long bones with enough force to fracture and splinter them simultaneously, pushing through the bloom as rows of grisly red up and down the arms and legs of the now deceased.

## Usage

Grumebract is used in a range of dark magics and rituals, aiding the weaver of such magics in a manner similar to material components for a spellcaster. Two known uses include the transformative process of creating a new hag from a suitable candidate, and corrupting a dryad's heart tree.

## History

The Shiere Knight Enor was captured by the shadar-kai of Teneserral Fort, at which point he and his companion Duvidor were incrementally fed a thick, grainy, acrid and earthy mixture seemingly intended to start the seeding process. The eladrin Duvidor was killed by its progression, although Enor's subsequent escape and healing by Nerassi spared him from the same fate.
Gorkral Grithammer

Gorkral Grithammer was the last King to sit upon the throne of the Eidolon Palace of Mol Boramm before the Realm's demise during the Manifestation.

## Description

Last in the storied line of Grithammer that had ruled Mol Boramm since shortly after its creation, Gorkral guided the City of Sprawling Reach through a number of major events during his rule. From the invasion and subsequent collapse of the Empire of Raq to the Treaty of Vyvlynd in the early days of Astedian Ascendency and the subsequent rule of the Astedian Empire until their destruction in 1099AG.

During the wars between Tulis and the Empire of Raq, Gorkral Grithammer remained neutral, although did permit the smiths of Guild Redtome to sell weapons to both sides, as well as providing sanctuary for King Melchor Tawnbert after his defeat at the Battle of White Mountain in 878AG. Just under half a century later, Gorkral would report experiencing visions granted unto him by Ilemer to expand the mines of the Spirit Caverns further, an effort that would result in the discovery of the Wayfinder Stones.

Along with the majority of the populace of Mol Boramm, Gorkral was said to have perished during the Manifestation.
Lynfrizgestas

Lynfrizgestas was a young white dragon that seized control of Malacholar's Pinnacle in 132WD.

## History

Presumably born somewhere in the Hoarfrost Expanse, Lynfrizgestas fled to the south to escape the ongoing hunts commissioned by the Lord of Howell Town to eradicate the creatures, at some point on their journey acquiring both a *Periapt of Proof Against Poison* and a *Rod of Rulership*, both of which were used to devastating effect to oust the green dragon Malacholar as the leader of the Yuan-Ti residing in the rock stack in Mkitos' Garden known as Malacholar's Pinnacle. Although White Dragons are traditionally considered the most animalistic amongst the Chromatics, lacking in the intelligence of their kin, Lynfrizgestas seemed at odds with this stereotype, matching growing rumblings of similar concerns further north.

Lynfrizgestas' appetite, despite being a smaller dragon, was far greater than Malacholar's own, and so they bid the Yuan-Ti to expand out their expeditions and hunts into the surrounding jungle further still, coming across and clashing with an number of adventurers.

One such group, guided to their intended doom by Kervin Donstall, would eventually prove to be Lynfrizgestas' folly.

## Description

*"A large belly hangs low beneath a rippling mass of scale and muscle, all bleached white as marble, save a solitary black scale near its nape. Covered in ichor and locked in place with scar tissue, a regal-topped rod is affixed steady amongst curved fangs in a wide-set fleshy maw covered in hoarfrost."*

## Death

After ambushing the party atop the summit of Malacholar's Pinnacle, Lynfrizgestas repeatedly harried the group using its breath weapon. After a particularly vicious half dozen seconds, Lynfrizgestas, now severely wounded, attempted to flee, but passed close enough to Coel for the warlock to land a finishing blow. Save a fillet taken from the side of the dragon's tail, the rest of the body then tumbled the height of the rock stack, sinking deep into the surrounding marshland - although the magic items and a few trophies were taken by the party leaping after (slowed by means of *Feather Fall*) - before the body was submerged into the waterway.
Rockzi

* 135 WD
* 134 WD

Rockzi is an animated construct created by Ashewan Norvegicus in the likeness of his friend Moxzi Bluhedd. She lives with Moxzi and the cogheart Double-A in the northwestern part of Amber Run, nicknamed "Goblin Hill".

## Description

The living statuette known as Rockzi was made by Ashewan in an attempt to cheer up Moxzi after he noticed that she was feeling down following an adventure in The Bristlebacks where she learned of the origin of her magical powers. Moxzi quickly came to care for the statuette. Naming her and basically adopting her as a surrogate sister. The two of them have grown into pretty much true siblings with Rockzi's personality slowy growing into something clearly inspired by Moxzi yet unique in its own way.

Their bond has since grown so close that after several months of living together, Moxzi decided to break her long standing dislike of school in order to have Ashewan learn her to speak Terran all so that she could properly communicate with Rockzi instead of simply relying on charades like the pair had done up until that point.

Rockzi's first body was made of simple stone but was eventually replaced with a new one made of jade after Moxzi decided to change up her look in 135WD and Rockzi then wished to do the same
Lyam

Lyam was a human fisher that resided on the banks of the Barrow Beck.

## Description

Alongside his partner Bemna, daughter Hiorna, the family drattur Tala and Hiorna's pet Mink Spindle, Lyam had lived as a fisher on the western edge of the Hoarfrost Expanse for much of this life. Focused primarily on salmon and their roe, he made infrequent journeys, approximately once every month or two to Howell Hithe to the north, and in time more so to the settlement of Snowdrift Respite to the northeast, to trade for tools and supplies. Lyam maintained a friendly relationship with Ghezik, the operator of the Fonteyne's Fountain in the latter.

## History

One night, Lyam, upon leaving the family's log hut to check on the fish smoking in a small outhouse, spied an odd blue mist trailing through the forests and barrows near the hut, and upon his lack of return, Hiorna's mother Bemna had sought him out, leaving Hiorna at home on account of a leg injury sustained in a accident while collecting wood a few days prior. Bemna, having failed to find him, instead set forth for Snowdrift Respite, but disappeared with a passing storm. Shortly before the party's arrival, the Knight-Regyr Adrian Frostbrooke crossed paths with Hiorna, leaving her rations and pledging to look into the barrows.

The party would trail soon behind, inadvertently meeting up with Adrian at the barrows and fighting in unison the malign presence passing through the structure. Within, they would find the body of Lyam left as bait, upon interaction his form turning to ash, soul seemingly captured, consumed or elsewise claimed. Afterwards, with confirmation of Lyam's demise and no sign of Bemna, Hiorna agreed to accompany Adrian to the town of Amber Run, alongside Tala and Spindle.
House of Tustent

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* Territory

The House of Tustent is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Rethamia in Atralran, holding the title of Régysseur.

## History

The historical members of the House of Tustent was a formerly a vassal of the Duchy of Rethamia, but granted clemency by the newly-crowned King Eldarion I Goldlor after his ascension when it was discovered that they had managed to smuggle out a not-insignificant number of books and manuscripts from the former Atral Military Academy before its destruction by defiant former members of the Blue Fangs mercenary group. Greatly bolstering the libraries in the Besculus Canton in Chalimar, the House was gifted lands to the east, near the Greater Greensong.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Tustant flies banners displaying a *Lilac Shooting Estoile, Inverted Arch of Estoile on a Field of Midnight Blue*. The Coat of Arms is reported to represent the history of the seat of the House of Tustent, aptly named Wishbrought, for it had been created by means of the greatest spell from the School of Conjuration, *Wish*. Having proclaimed their desire for a mighty keep at the site of a oddly-coloured shooting star spied on the horizon one Highreign evening, the founder of the House, Roland Tustent, awoke in the chambers of a wooden fort of several towers, small keeps surrounded by two levels of steep, wood-enforced ramparts.

## Description

The House of Tustent is a predominately-human Noble Knightly house, with a predilection towards developing sorcerous talents. They maintain lands on the eastern edge of Atral territory, composed of 900mi2 of territory made up of rolling hills with forested lowlands to the west and mostly bare hills to the north. Bounded by the Greater Greensong to the east, they share a border with the House of Flaxfield to the west and the lands of the House of Dubois to the north.
Mathias Raprild

Mathias Raprild was a human wizard first encountered at the Pride of Goldlor Cheesery.

## History

Mathias Raprild was found to be the individual behind the undead workers at the cheesery when the location was visited by an adventuring party in Onteer-Greencrown, 7WD, the human claiming he had animated them as to not waste their potential. He reported that he had resided within the cheesery for nearly a decade, continuing the business and selling the produce to interested parties.

Mathias' left side is scarred and atrophied, an affliction he blames on an illness he developed after eating bread made from grain harvested at Five Fields Farm. He turned to magic to try and stop the disease progression through necromatic energies to purge the sickness - only to ruin his own body in the process. Ever-pragmatic, he had since repurposed this knowledge to create a life for himself before he was ejected from the cheesery by an adventuring party. One of their number, the Yuan-Ti Hassk compensated him a small fortune of 500 gold pieces for this inconvenience, and he departed with his remaining belongings - a few notebooks, scrolls, spare clothes and a large black pearl shortly afterwards.
Grish Fletchnet

Grish Fletchnet is a human affiliated with the Order of the Ardent Owl.

## Description

Determined and thankful for the opportunity presented unto him by Roderick Reman, Grish admires the paladin greatly, and thus of the new recruits is often seen to be going above and beyond in his training and efforts, whether drilling in the training yard, pondering tomes containing military histories and tactics, or performing mock patrols around the settlement of Amber Run.

## History

The son of Eddeva, a ship captain based at the homeport of Storm's Break, Grish spent much of his youth fixing boats, ropes and sails alongside his father Jaspar, forging a modest but steady income through their talent for carpentry and weaving. With the passing of Jasper's father Rasse, Grish inherited his grandfather's breastplate and sword, using the objects as an excuse to get away from a life he has long grown increasingly bored of, whether by nature of monotonous work or the frequent downpours.
Infernal Soulhound

Infernal Soulhounds are fiendish bestial creatures found within the Nine Hells.

## Description

Appearing to be some cross between a monstrous boar, long-clawed lion and brutish dog, Infernal Soulhounds possess powerful physiques, standing nearly six foot tall at the shoulder, similar in overall size to that of a draft horse, or the moorbounders native to the Water Fox Woods and Savage Creek Hills. In combat, they rely heavily on use of their claws and tusks, often immobilising their quarry by slashing at the tendons of their legs to prevent their escape.

They possessed an uncanny sense to track their prey, hunting not by sight or scent, but rather by the essence of their target's soul, although the distance over which they are able to do so remains somewhat uncertain.

## History

The devil Witherwrit used a pair of Infernal Soulhounds to aid them in the collection of souls in the streets of Rydoon in the early months of 132WD.
Helmhex

Helmhex is a rare creeping plant with a range of alchemical uses.

## Description

A vine-like shrub usually found growing in remote and desolate locations, Helmhex seems to be found most frequently in areas that require a deal of mental fortitude and resolve to reach, such as near the peak of mountains, or in treacherous swamps. The shrub has dull green leaves, and sprouts a small quantity of large fleshy pink berries that are said to taste zingy citrus-esque flavour when fresh, developing a soured milk like aroma and taste as they mature.

## Usage

Helmhex, when correctly prepared, can be used to produce a Potion of Psychic Resistance, whereas when prepared alongside other ingredients such as Alicorn Bee Honey, Beast Tongue Frond and Jaculi Scales, can be used to create a range of Potions of Mind Control.
Hempweed Straits

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The Hempweed Straits are a stretch of ocean that defines the border between the Cobalt Sea and the Brumal Deep.

## Description

Technically defined as the stretch of water between the Lilac Isle and the island of Morass, the name Hempweed Straits have come to be used to define the entirety of the transition point between the Brumal Deep to the north and the Cobalt Sea to the south. The Straits are thus an important landmark for the seabound trade routes in the area, and heavily patrolled by Rydooni vessels on their northeastern side.

As alluded to within their nomenclature, the Hempweed Straits contain numerous forms of seaweed, particularly those grown off the shore of Knotwrack Isle. Many of these have culinary, agricultural and medicinal significance, but most infamous in the region are that of roaming beds of Sea Tanglers, animated plant life that has a predilection for targeting passing ships and degrading their hulls.
Jernvegg

Jernvegg is the obsidian citadel somewhere beneath Mount Durnach inhabited by the huslyder of Fire Giants led by Lord Hozedun.

## Description

Angular and formidable, the construction of Jernvegg is near exclusively of granite, basalt and obsidian, the lattermost giving it a shimmer that gleams the light from the magma lake in which it is set. Pipes of enchanted metal draw from the molten coulees that shift between the stonework, allowing for the extraction of minerals and other valuable substances. Iron minecart tracks wind and weave throughout and around the construction, carrying with them the latest hauls from the more distant mines.

As well as fire giants, it is inhabited by azers, as well as all manner of slaves that live short and brutal lives toiling away in the mines collecting iron, coal and other metals precious or otherwise before finally succumbing to the heat.

## History

When visited by an adventuring party in 5WD, Vluk-Amberlight, it served as the home for a trio of curiosities. First and foremost was the monstrous construct Maskindodtillyndrage, the second being the captured red dragon Balzanok within and the third being an unstable portal to the Inner Plane of Elemental Fire maintained by a collection of four Wayfinder Stones. The portal was used by Lord Hozedun to source the azer workforce, famed for their notable crafting prowess, but it was deactivated after the theft of some of the stones by the aforementioned adventuring party.
House of Charboudin

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* Territory

### Coat of Arms

*Division Per Pale, Orange Sea-Fox Naiant on a Fusily Field of Periwinkle and Picotee with Fess of Ultramarine Dexter, Cream Quill Pen on a Field of Magneta with Gold Urdy Line Fess Double Cotissed*

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House of Charbafosse

The House of Charboudin is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Rethamia in Atralran, holding the title of Régysseur.

## History

The origins of the House of Charboudin lie in both the House of Olboudin and the House of Charbafosse. The House of Olboudin was founded in 10WD with the ascension of Marcelet Olboudin alongside the new-Marquises Aubertus Alcourt and Delanir Verninac by the King Eldarion I Goldlor but seemingly extinguishing in 29WD during a series of events that came to be known as the Quelling of the Quill. In response, their lands were given to the greatest of their vassals, the House of Charbafosse.

Nearly a decade later, the estranged twin children of the late Marquis Marcelet Olboudin emerged from the forest of Chittering Holt to the west, claiming that they had perceived being away for but a few days. To maintain order against what could have spiralled into civil war, Lorin Charbafosse bound his family to their own, with betrothals for his son and heir Inquy and sister Lutia to Sabina and Sabrin Olboudin respectively, the latter marriage founding the House of Charboudin, based at the keep of Accord, in the former lands of the House of Charbafosse.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Charboudin flies banners displaying *Division Per Pale, Orange Sea-Fox Naiant on a Fusily Field of Periwinkle and Picotee with Fess of Ultramarine Dexter, Cream Quill Pen on a Field of Magneta with Gold Urdy Line Fess Double Cotissed*. The banner speaks to the history of the house, displaying both the Coat of Arms of the House of Charbafosse and the House of Olboudin side-by-side.

## Description

The House of Charboudin is a predominately-human Noble Knightly house. They maintain lands on the western stretches of Atral territory, composed of 1000mi2 of territory made up of craggy coastlines that shield rolling fields of farmland fed by the Green River. Their territory is bordered by the Houses of Xoldoxa and Rezet to the west, the House of Bettencourt to the north and east, and that of their liege, the House of Charbofosse to the southeast.
Hollyhock Crest

Hollyhock Crest is a location within the Feywild, home to the Daughter of Twilight Lyomri and the Twilight Court.

## Description

Grown at the base of a cenote betwixt a series of mountain peaks, Hollyhock Crest appears outwardly modest, little more than a grove rather than a city. In truth, stepping through the doorways carved into the base of each of trees transports an individual into another demiplane contained solely within said trunk - and so the settlement of Hollyhock is much larger than most have any reason to suspect. While predominately occupied by Eladrin of all seasons, boggles, dryads, changelings, satyrs, quicklings, pixies, korred and xvarts have all been seen milling through the streets upon Aenarion's fleeting visits in recent years.

The Twilight Court, as well as the personal quarters of Lyomri exist in one such space, their Great Hall accessible through one of these doorways, instead carved into the heartwood of a petrified tree, wreathed in holly at the centre of the sinkhole.
Kyuss

## The Marrow Lord

Kyuss, known also as The Marrow Lord, Master of Maggots, The Worm that Walks and The Corpse Star is a Great Old One and Undead Patron in Ahlus known to be seeking would-be warlocks to which pact of power are offered.

## Description

Kyuss is an elder evil and claimed demigod of pestilence and blight originally in service to the Demon Prince Orcus. Having supposedly garnered the attention of the Grave's Shade by ordering a cabal of clerics dedicated to his unholy name to butcher his congregation, before consuming the mortal essence of each of the priests in turn as they wailed and cried in fear and terror.

Orcus provided unto Kyuss the immortality he sought through an eternity of undeath, but this did little to sate the Marrow Lord's appetite. Carving a space for himself in the night sky through manipulation of the Far Realm to infest the interior of a roaming star, now glowing anew with a sickly green haze. The Master of Maggots has since passed through the Canvas of Night above Ahlus twice, each time bringing with him untold blight to agriculture pastoral and arable alike, as well as those that rely on both for sustenance.

The faithful of the Marrow Lord willingly offer their bodies up to serve as bastions of pestilence, infecting themselves with blights and plagues before travelling by road and sea to spread the afflictions festering within their form. Those slain by the disease they deliver are known to spontaneously burst with wounds and abscesses choked thick with pale green worms, further spreading the ailments to those in the immediate vicinity.

## Commandments

Nothing is currently known of Kyuss' commandments.

## Appearance

Since their emanation, Kyuss' pure form is that of the corrupted star in which they reside. When wishing to take a more humanoid form, the Marrow Lord appears as a humanoid form covered in rags, beneath which scores of tiny green worms writhe.

## History

The black dragon Sharzorgok, known also as the Blightbaker, entered into a pact with the Marrow Lord and was subsequently granted a number of gifts by Kyuss who subsequently served as their patron for a time before their demise. As part of this pact, Sharzorgok served as the host for a parasitic avolakia, a worm-like aberration with psionic abilities. Both dragon and aberration were slain by an adventuring party in Vluk-Whiterose, 135WD.
Jessabelle Glint

Jessabelle Glint was a wealthy merchant and the wife of Fonteyne Howell.

## Description

Born as the first child of the Rydooni merchant Wulfram Glint, Jessabelle initially rejected her father's requests to join the family business, instead seeking to set up an organisation for herself - focusing on managing imports and exports out of Docktome Downs. Her father would offer limited support in these efforts, but eventually purchased out the business' assets to bring his daughter once again into the fold.

During a meeting at the Guild of the Jewelled Chalice, Wulfram Glint met Fonteyne Howell, agreeing to introduce the half-elf to his daughter Jessabelle. Unbeknownst to Wulfram, the pair had already been courting for several months by this time, and so their intentions to marry shortly after were met with some moderate surprise, but acknowledgement and acceptance nonetheless.

Four children, Fiona, Foebe, Forsythe and Faustus would come from their union, before Jessabelle was killed and eaten by Golboreathax, a white dragon, during an attack on Howell Town in 18WD. Her death prompted an ongoing campaign by Lord Fonteyne to eradicate the Ahlusian population of white dragons, an effort that has proved largely successful.
Gwynrir

Gwynrir is a half-satyr paladin and warlock of arguably whimsical disposition.

## Description

Little is currently known of Gwynrir, given his embrace of the unpredictable delights of the Feywild. Having seemingly crossed paths with numerous Archfey in his time, fighting fiends of all kinds alongside allies of the Festering Fate in the Midnight Burrows, revelled in the courts of Aldagrelithane and Hollyhock Crest and their patrons, danced amongst the frosts of Salsevain Hollow, the domains of Whiterose's Whisper and Hail's Eve, and hunted along the Caller of the Hunt and the Master of Mischief alike.

Gwynrir seems to be in possession of a number of curious items, including a *Robe of Stars,* a *Necklace of* *Prayer Beads*, an enchanted Greatsword and a object that seems to work somewhat akin to a modified *Iron Flask* shaped like a large poppy seed pod.

## History

Gwynrir is known to a number of individuals throughout the Feywild, as well as numerous members of the Aethelwald. Luceryon Velenthir, Prince of Twilight and Commander of the Shiere Knights of Cal Araenora set the fighter Enor on a path to try and find Gwynrir following corruption of a dryad heart tree within the city of Cal Araenora, proclaiming them to be an acclaimed traveller that may know more. Unbeknownst to Luceryon and Enor, Gwynrir had already encountered such a corruption elsewhere, and so dived in deeper, discovering a depth of malice and corruption that sought to rend the life force of one Archfey to create another being of similar power in the interests of those aligned with the god Venari.

Discovering the involvement of numerous groups aligned to Venari, but predominantly that of the Onyx Shroud, Gwynrir enlisted aid from a number of individuals of note, working together in two teams of pairs to investigate further. It was here that Gwynrir was encountered by an adventuring party made up predominantly of individuals from Amber Run, rescuing them from an attack by a number of gloomstalkers and sorrowsworn. After initial suspicion, the party came to align themselves to Gwynrir and Isra, working together to assault it with aid called in from Erastus, Sir of Silverbell Keep. Holding back the defenders for numerous rounds with assistance from flocks of Kavouri thousands strong and a trio of Sokan, the party managed to buy enough time for the assumed Archfey to evoke an potent incantation of epic scale, seemingly siphoning off the last of his divine life force and energy to simultaneously reset the Timeless Vale and its surroundings to rid them of their corruption, destroy the Agony's Feast, and sever the connection to the Shadowfell in one blinding flash of light.

With the Timeless Vale restored, the party were quick to note a new vibrant growth, a small sproutling brimming with primal fey magic. After acknowledging that this most likely represented the early stages of the potential for a new Archfey to bloom and grow, in an act of fitful mischief, Gwynrir collected up the plant and vanished - much to the eventual amusement of Morgaelei and Ilena, who revealed Gwynrir to be a favoured son of the ever ambitious Aenarion Quelenneth Velenthir.
Jevan Kenzynge

Jevan Kenzynge is a drow residing within Castle Jalzazhuss as part of the Jalzazhuss Den.

## Description

Jevan Kenzynge lives two lives. Within the Castle itself, he finds himself in a place of utmost fealty to his Matron Mother and takes responsibility for her every command and requirement. When sent on rangings he however serves admirably as a commander of patrols, be they deeper into the Ironfangs or off into the sands of the Shifting Dunes.

Like all the members of the Den, Jevan wears a moonstone pendant in his left ear.
House of Mannette

* Coat of Arms
* Territory

The House of Mannette is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Pervou in Atralran, holding the title of Baronnet.

## History

The Hold at Lulban Crossing rings true in the history of House of Mannette. During the Years of Consolidation between 11WD and 16WD, Eldarion I Goldlor and his armies of newly-founded vassals fought a number of campaigns in the north, clashing with the remnants formed with the fracturing and disbanding of the Legion of the Black Hand, as well as other foes monstrous and humanoid alike. While in pursuit of a colossal war band of gnolls led by the Flind Usmet Scalpgnawer that had swept in from the western reaches of the Savage Creek Hills, the Atral army found itself flanked, with a secondary war band reinforced by trolls, ghouls and demons from the Abyss attempting to sweep in from the west to crush the Atral forces from north and south simultaneously.

Having sent outriders and scouts to the western banks of the Lotus Run, one of Eldarion's generals, Yvon Mannette, raced day and night along the banks, destroying each and every bridge, save one - located at the easternmost bend of the river on the journey from its source. At Lulban Crossing, Yvon Mannette and a force of a few hundred men, included amongst them his knightly sons Odo, Raoul and Guion. Yvon, Odo and Guion were amongst the slain but the crossing was held, allowing Eldarion to crush the northern gnoll army and subsequently sweep down south to give chase to remnants of the secondary war band.

Raised into nobility, Raoul built his seat on the site of the battle, and the House of Mannette has maintained crossings on the Lotus Run and Green River accordingly ever since.

## Recent History

The current head of House of Mannette is Kangaeux Mannette. His heir is Kavaxel Mannette.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Mannette flies banners displaying a *Red Broken Bridge on a Field of Red with White Chevronny.* Covered in the visceral gore of days and nights of battle, the appearance of Lulban Crossing after the Hold was awe-inspiring and terrible, and is now wielded by the House as a proclamation of their Mettle for all to see.

## Description

The House of Mannette is a predominately-human Noble Knightly house, and are typically tall and wide of frame, casting an intimidating presence. They maintain lands in the northwest of Atral territory, composed of 1350mi2 of territory made up of farms and hamlets fed by the small and countless tributaries to the pair of rivers that flank their lands. They share land borders with the vineyard-filled lands of the House of Caskbow to the south, and their liege, the House of Alcourt to the north, while being separated from the House of Thamberry and the Province of Vardony by means of the Green River.
Hollow Waymark

## The Hollow Waymark

The Hollow Waymark was a construct of stabilised Conjuration Magic created by Nelenet for the expedience of the exploration of Ahlus.

## Description

The only original Waymark to not be located on the main continent of Ahlus, the Hollow Waymark was instead found upon the appropriately named marsh-filled island known as Morass.

## Faltering

Like the remaining Waymarks, and the Wayfinder Stones as a whole, the magic of the Hiemal Waymark faltered suddenly in 49WD, the reasoning defying arcane research since.
House of Alcourt

* Coat of Arms
* Territory

### Coat of Arms

*Winged Lantern with Candle Burning Blue on a Field of White with Gold Fretty and Blue Pale*

## Relationships

### Vassals

House of Caskbow
House of Frostbrooke
House of Lamonia
House of Mannette
House of Weltsmith

## Current Information

### Current Heir

Auffroy Alcourt

The House of Alcourt is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Pervou in Atralran, holding the title of Marquis.

## History

The House of Alcourt was founded formally in 10WD, moments after Eldarion I Goldlor's ascension upon the Gildhearth Throne of Chalimar, alongside that of the House of Verninac and the House of Olboudin, the first of many named on such an auspicious day. Aubertus Alcourt proved central to the reclaiming of the lands to the north of Chalimar from the remnants of the Legion of the Black Hand, splintered under no less than six separate petty warlords, and were subsequently rewarded with the lands they reclaimed in the name of the Gildhearth Throne.

After the mines and quarries of Breakstone were opened, stone lifted from the ground, particularly that of Audrockian Sandslate, was used to reconstruct the ruined citadel of Fort Zruldralbar, from which the city of Hobs' Fall was founded.

## Recent History

The current head of the House of Alcourt is Almaurry Alcourt, who holds the titles of Marquis of Pervou, Lord-General of the Silvertowers and Custodian of the Gorge and Vines. His heir is Auffroy Alcourt.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Alcourt flies banners displaying a *Winged Lantern with Candle Burning Blue on a Field of White with Gold Fretty and Blue Pale*, a device chosen by Aubertus Alcourt both as reference to his central focus upon the virtue of Vigilance, the lantern being an Old Atral symbol associated with as such, but also in reference to Battle of Bronze Boulder Falls. Late in the campaign in the north, Aubertus led a band of marauding bugbears, known as the Morningstar's Brood into a trap by lighting a series of obscured lanterns to bait the goblinoids into believing his troops resting at camp. The resulting ambush proved a divisive victory against a foe that had evaded conventional combat, and has been taught as a lesson with reference to vigilance ever since.

## Description

The House of Alcourt is a predominately-human Noble Knightly house, typically possessing brown hair and eyes of grey-blue. They maintain lands on the northwestern edge of Atral territory, composed of 5300mi2 of territory made up of fields, hills and brooks, positioned between the upper stretch of the Lotus Run to the north and west, the Greater Tail of the Green River to the east, and the lands of their vassal, the House of Mannette to the south.
Jahinnen

Jahinnen is a human cartographer residing in Redbloom.

## Description

Born in the settlement of Redbloom itself, Jahinnen aspired, as many do, to join the Crimson College. However, he quickly established that the study of the arcane was not for him, although the effort was not without merit, for it was within the classes that he would meet his future wife, Genovefa. When the pair sought to find a place to settle down in the city, they came to become the owners of Edgar's Emporium, previously operated by Edgar & Edna Gardet, the adoptive grandparents of Ashewan Norvegicus and Gwyneth. While Gevofeva is most involved in the running of the shop, Jahinnen inadvertently discovered his true passion when trying to organise stocks of papers and other supplies, that of cartography. From a study in the cottage attached to the Emporium, he produces maps of all kinds for sale in the both the market district of the settlement and the Emporium itself.

## History

Jahinnen was first encountered in 135WD, Jas-Highreign when Ashewan and Gwyneth travelled to the city of Redbloom to visit their familial home, the pair finding that the Emporium was still in operation, and the family cottage immediately adjacent to it now re-occupied. Jahinnen came home for lunch, agreeing with his wife's sentiment of allowing the pair to have a look around and reminisce. He took particular interest in their tales of Edna and Edgar, considering it vital to understanding the history and heritage of the Emporium and the cottage, something he seemingly holds very dearly.