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Moonrest

Moonrest is a city in the Crown Fields of Selmar, and one of two capital cities of the Sovereignty of Selmar. It is the holy city of Esindil. Moonrest governs the Crown Fields, the Marsh of Thorns, and the Tooth of Onath.

## History

### **Laelis'ura and Moonrest (3R-345)**

For many years, the Selmari lived under the ground in giant caverns of crystals and ores. Varen Laelis felt that they were not appreciating the world that he had helped build for them, so he crafted a beautiful floating city at the center of the Varenvissa Mountains. The Selmari began to craft a powerful nation from this foundation, naming the city Laelis'ura after the deity that had built it for them. This city became the capital of the new nation, which called itself the Sovereignty of Selmar. Wishing to aid her lover's people, Esindil crafted a city to match Laelis'ura in splendor. She loved this city so much that she used it as a place of rest, and as such the tides she carried never plagued the city. The city came to be called Moonrest.

### **Desecration of the Temple of Tides (6R-861)**

The Sinful Legion had come to occupy the holy Selmaran city of Moonrest, much to the disdain of the Selmari. A Priestess of Esindil challenged the authority of the Sinful Legion in her city, causing a small group of Legionnaires to ambush and assault her. This occurred in the Temple of Tides, which proved to be the last straw for the Sovereignty of Selmar. They declared war against the Sinful Legion, and the War of Thorns began.
No Hair

No Hair is a tabaxi monster hunter from Lumen in the Dunecrest Concord. He is the leader of a syndicate of monster hunters known as the Black Bands, alongside his wife Pilfer. He is the Speaker of the Black Bands in the Anterrel Expedition.

## History

### **The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

While exploring Xyllumen, Storrik discovered an advertisement for the Anterrel Expedition, which he brought to No Hair. No Hair saw this as a perfect opportunity to hunt in the Lawless Lands, and met with House Anterrel in Dunehold in order to cement their new relationship. He convinced Servant of Many to name the Black Bands a Father of the Expedition in return for their protection in this new land.
Zylem Vaults

The Zylem Vaults are located in Whiteroot, and contain ancient magical artifacts deemed too dangerous to be kept within reach of mortal hands. Garrick Zenwhyl is famous for successfully breaking into the vaults, a plan that was developed with Imarona Ildran of the Ring.

## History

### **Garrick and Imarona (8R-312)**

Imarona Ildran had been tasked with stealing the treasure located within the Vaults, and she roped Garrick Zenwhyl into the plan when he came to Whiteroot. He believed her to be a fellow traveler and charlatan, and was unaware that she was actually a Watcher of the Ring. The two began traveling together, and she joined him in his criminal activities. Together, they plotted to break into the Zylem Vaults of Whiteroot, but when the day came to commit the deed Garrick attempted to talk her out of it and convince her to continue traveling with him. That night, she stole his coin and fled.

### **The Black Hand (8R-316)**

Garrick began to search for Imarona, but he was unsuccessful in locating her. He returned to Whiteroot and broke into the Zylem Vaults himself, hoping to attract her attention. He was successful in his endeavors, but all he found within was a Book of Shadows dedicated to a mysterious entity called the Black Hand. Upon touching this book, his soul became connected to the Black Hand, and he gained the dark powers of this new patron, which made him capable of even more dastardly crimes. He was identified as he fled from the Vaults, and he has been on the run ever since.
Poseidon

Poseidon, also known as the earthshaker and the stormbringer was the Olympian god of the seas, earthquakes, storms, horses, floods and droughts. He is also the father of Triton and of Percy Jackson.

* From what is seen in the Percy Jackson books, Poseidon treats his kids the best compared to some other gods.

* He actually cared about Percy's mom, Sally Jackson.

* While worried about his palace, ultimately sacrificed it so he could stop Typhon and save Olympus.

* His sacred animal is the horse and his symbol of power is his trident which notably wasn't stolen like the masterbolt and helm of darkness.
Astrevan Isles

The Astrevan Isles are an expansive island range in the Yemnan Sea, south of the Torpid Coast of Garn. The Isles are primarily home to the aarakocra of the Ma'Tigal Dominion, though there are also several settlements of goblins and monster folk. The Isles used to be home to the Crimson Brand before their dissolution at the end of the Crimson Reaping. The Isles have recently fallen victim to the Devouring Dark, prompting Kor'ii Ma'Tigal to send an envoy of Ma'Tigals to join the Anterrel Expedition.
Fernand Skire

Fernand Skire is a human cleric from Firsirin. He is a close friend of the Prime Allegiant, Misri Omeri, and officially represents her interests in the Anterrel Expedition by serving as Speaker of the Snowblood Alliance. He works very closely with Relomia the Red Shade and Niros Billowborn to keep the peace within the Alliance. He is a worshipper of Theliel and Zharweige.
Kaggo Tarina

Kaggo Tarina is the Prophet of Orillian, and a sahuagin from the Tartan city of Konraki.

## History

### **The Promiser of Orillian (8R-322)**

When the Prophets of the Garnian Pantheon decided to send representatives with the Anterrel Expedition, Kaggo decided that Bear Hug would be a great choice for the Promiser of Orillian. Kaggo knew her from his travels around the Blue Mist Lake, and knew that she was a devout follower of Orillian despite having no official position in any capacity. Kaggo feared that anyone with authority would be prone to corruption under Papa Deppo's leadership, so he chose someone with no power within the Kingdom.
Tartanas

Konraki, the capital city of Tartanas

Tartanas is a nation of aquatic races that dwell beneath the Blue Mist Lake. They are ruled by House Tarina, with Drekkori Tarina serving as the current Tartan Queen. Konraki is the capital city of Tartanas, having been rebuilt after the resurrection of Konis in the Seventh Reign. They have a tense history with the Lakewalker Kingdom, but have enjoyed a period of relative peace since the Tearful Years.
Devouring Dark

## The Devouring Dark

The Astrevan Isles after being consumed by the Devouring Dark

The Devouring Dark is the void that predated the universe. Devryis was tasked with keeping the Devouring Dark at bay, but in his loneliness he lost the strength to do so. It was contained within the Black Heart of Rezelos for thousands of years, until the last of Devryis's worshippers died and he was unable to contain it any more.

## History

### **Creation of Kortera (1R-1)**

Enur'el and Devryis spawned in darkness, creating each other by accident. They looked at the great void called the Devouring Dark, and sought to create a universe to withstand it. First, they created five children, called the Quintate. With Devryis's guidance, Luucaboel and Dolgovath created the Astral Sea. With Enur'el's guidance, Brulggonaz, Altumzah, and Morgull created the Material Plane and Elemental Planes. Brulggonaz created land while Altumzah created sea, and Morgull created the first lifeforms to inhabit the new world. Luucaboel and Dolgovath worked together to create light and darkness, as well as day and night. When they all looked upon their creation, they called their world Kortera.

### **Leaving Rezelos (8R-251)**

When the last worshipper of Devryis died, he vanished from the Black Heart of Rezelos, and the Devouring Dark began to spread. Rezelos was corrupted, and Zegavel the Stalwart used this opportunity to murder Dilinar the Dastard and Orvek the Still, becoming a Bearer of Anterrel after the murder of the former. Enur'el watched as the Devouring Dark began to leak from the Astral Gate in Devos, and knew that this would threaten all of the Planes in time. She sent a vision to the Quintate, warning them that this Devouring Dark would consume all of existence one plane at a time if Devryis did not stop it. She told him that if things did not improve that she was considering opening Elluria's Eye for good, in the hopes that the people of Garn could find Devryis and stop the Devouring Dark.
Salathiel

Salathiel is an Aasimar from the Ellurian Tundra, and the Runekeeper of the Promisers. She travels with the Anterrel Expedition, ensuring that no religion gains too much power or is abused by other factions.

## History

### **Childhood (8R-297)**

Salathiel was born in the Ellurian village of Timberhold to a virgin woman named Lyra Molis. When Enur'el opened her eye to gaze upon her lands, she saw Lyra Molis in a state of extreme sadness. Lyra's husband, Ronald Molis, had just been killed in a Frost Giant raid, and she had not been able to bear him a child before he passed. Enur'el gave an Aasimar to Lyra as a gift, before closing her eye once again. Salathiel was raised as a human, using Selia Molis as a fake name, and only her mother knew the truth. The official story was that Lyra's husband had impregnated Lyra shortly before his death.

### **Theliel's Prophet (8R-312)**

When Selia was fifteen years old, she sprouted wings for the first time in a fit of rage when a young boy destroyed the shrine she had built to the Runes. Word quickly spread that she was an Aasimar, and the goddess Theliel sent her Prophet Rutish Dalyn to explain the situation to Selia. She grew to love her true nature, and began going by her Aasimar name instead of her human name. She continued to worship the Runes, and despite her young age became a sort of local leader in Timberhold.

### **The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

When the Prophets of the Garnian Pantheon decided to participate in the Anterrel Expedition, they agreed to elect a Runekeeper to protect the interests of all five gods as a neutral party. Theliel offered Salathiel as an option, since she was removed from the politics of Garn due to her upbringing in the Ellurian Tundra and her reverence for the Runes. The other Prophets approved, and Salathiel was approached by Theliel's new Prophet named Few Morfil. Salathiel accepted, and traveled to Dunehold in order to join the Expedition and look after the Promisers. Rutish Dalyn, though no longer the Prophet of Theliel, chose to accompany Salathiel as her bodyguard.
Nervin

Nervin is the Eighth Goddess of Fire in Garn, often depicted as a devil. She is the patron of outcasts and equity.

## Worship

Nervin is worshiped by outcasts everywhere, and many shrines to her can be found where there are homeless and downtrodden. She is not always viewed as a benevolent god, and is often associated with groups who seek to overthrow those in power and elevate the powerless. The rich and powerful of Garn despise Nervin, while the poor and powerless praise her. Because of this, her worship has been outlawed within the Oakheart Dominion, and many noblemen look down on her followers. Nervin is also known as the Flame of Equity, the Lesser’s Maiden, and the Burning Balance. Her temple is located in Vall Bullo.

## Prophet of Nervin

Teacher of Children serves as Nervin's Prophet. He was a professor of enchantment at Fallfrost Academy before being selected as the Prophet. Teach, as he is often called, travels the nations of Garn in service to Nervin, often providing unsolicited guidance to its rulers. Many do not trust Nervin, and as a result they do not trust Teach.
Lymesia Avyr

Lymesia Avyr is the Bishop of Gatherings on the Tankotan Council, and a secret informant for the Ring. She is the youngest member of the Council.

## History

### **Garrick Zenwhyl (8R-317)**

Garrick Zenwhyl continued to search for Imarona Ildran while committing increasingly daring crimes. When he heard one of Imarona's fake names mentioned in a Dil Trithia bar, he kidnapped the woman who had uttered it. She turned out to be Lymesia Avyr, and he was quickly apprehended for his crime. He was sentenced to death by hanging off of the Gallowbough, but he was visited in prison by Servant of Many, who had watched his performance in the pub the night before. SOM offered Garrick his freedom in return for his service, and Garrick accepted. He began to impersonate Lord Anterrel, and helped SOM to further the goals of House Anterrel.
Garnian Pantheon

Orillian, the Eighth God of Water

The Garnian Pantheon is comprised of the five current gods of Garn, and the gods of the first seven Reigns. There are five primary gods (the gods of Fire, Water, Nature, Light, and Darkness) which change every one thousand years, but the ancient gods are still revered and worshipped after the end of their Reign.

## **The Gods of the Pantheon**

The Garnian Pantheon is comprised of five primary gods for each Reign. The first gods were known as the Quintate, and were created by Enur'el and Devryis. Every one thousand years, there is a new god of Fire, Water, Nature, Light, and Darkness. Near the end of every Reign, five mortals are chosen as Inherited, and after the Dark Day these Inherited ascend to their new godly forms.

## The Prophets

Each of the five gods can select a mortal to serve as their mouthpiece on the Material Plane. These mortals are known as Prophets, and the gods have full authority over who they choose as their Prophet.

* Teacher of Children serves as the Prophet of Nervin.
* Kaggo Tarina serves as the Prophet of Orillian.
* Brywynis Goldflower serves as the Prophet of Yin.
* Few Morfil serves as the Prophet of Theliel.
* Thalmir Cinderstep serves as the Prophet of Eltaran.
Dramelhog

## Dramelhogs

Dramelhogs are colossal terrestrial mammals native to the Savalin Savannah in Selmar. The Anterrel Expedition is built upon the backs of three Dramelhogs.

## History

### **The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

When Servant of Many began exploring options for the Anterrel Expedition, he heard rumors of a massive boar that had been captured in the Tenebrian Wastes. When he investigated, he learned that the creature was not even fully grown. Worshippers of Heldor began to care for the wounded animal, naming it Gruzko. Soon, its parents arrived, and their sheer scale astounded SOM. The creatures were remarkably intelligent and emotionally aware, and seemed grateful that their child had been cared for. Yomrul and Kudda, as the adults would come to be known, were receptive to being tamed by the worshippers of Heldor, and SOM made a deal with them to use the Dramelhogs as a means of travel. The caretakers called themselves Hands of Heldor, and began to call the mighty creatures Dramelhogs, named after Lorrin Dramel, a historic dwarven warrior that was said to ride upon the back of a giant hog in battle while battling on behalf of Heldor.

## Biology and Behavior

Dramelhogs are very intelligent, but not linguistically sophisticated. They communicate in grunts and snorts like most hogs, but they rarely vocalize due to the destructive nature of their calls. They are very slow and gentle creatures despite their massive size.

Dramelhogs are most notable for their magical ability to phase through minerals as if they were liquid, allowing them to burrow themselves in the ground without destroying or displacing the terrain. They prefer to sleep almost entirely submerged beneath the earth, with only their backs exposed, giving them the appearance of rolling hills when motionless. On average, a Dramelhog will sleep for four days for every one day of motion and travel. They feed on sediments and minerals while they sleep, meaning they do not need to hunt or scavenge for food.

Dramelhogs are only aggressive when they feel threatened, but since they are so much larger than other creatures they very rarely consider anything to be sufficiently threatening. Their only natural foe is the Tarrasque, which occasionally wanders into the Savalin Savannah from the Varenvissa Mountainsthat they call home.
Crimson Reaping

The Crimson Reaping was a war between the Crimson Brand and the Snowblood Alliance, resulting in the dissolution of the former. It was largely fought along the coasts of the Kilteran Plateau and the Redfang Mountains, particularly in Prindilly, Frimweft, and Vall Dralla.

## History

### **The White-Red Treaty (8R-267)**

After the sudden death of Vasilia Tallum, House Shev and House Emalin signed the White-Red Treaty and the Snowblood Alliance was officially born. The Alliance began to impose restrictions on the Crimson Brand using the resources of the Redfang Mountains, leading to growing tension between the two parties. The Brand had always had relatively free reign of the coastal cities, but the new government was beginning to crack down on them and forcing them to operate in the light rather than in the shadows.

### **The Crimson Reaping (8R-272)**

Misri Omeri personally met with Haemon Xaroth and offered him a deal, but Haemon refused. Upon his rejection of her offer, the Alliance utilized the naval expertise of the Riverwatch Guard and exacted a full-scale assault on the Brand. The Brand retaliated in brutality, and began to pillage the coastal cities of the Alliance in a war known as the Crimson Reaping. Aza Naavine battled alongside her father, Thavelum Naavine, and watched him die in combat near Frimweft. The Dragon's North was captured by the Riverwatch, and became the royal vessel of House Shev. Haemon Xaroth led a decisive battle in Vall Dralla, destroying a major portion of the city in the process.

### **Dissolution of the Brand (8R-289)**

After the victory in Vall Dralla, the Crimson Brand seemed set to win the war, and the Snowblood Alliance was beginning to scramble. Then, Haemon Xaroth vanished without an explanation after secretly making a deal of his own with Misri Omeri. Xaroth, knowing that his mother Enur'el was about to open Elluria's Eye for good, told Misri that he would spare the Alliance if she agreed to give him the Lawless Lands. After this compromise, Xaroth disappeared from everyone, including all but his most loyal followers. Without his leadership, the devils of the Brand began to act in their own self-interests, and their military unity dissolved. The Brand itself scattered soon after, and now only exists in fragments.
Alric Argon

Alric Argon is the Premiere Concordant for the Dunecrest Concord within the Anterrel Expedition. He is the son of Grand Concordant Vassil Argon, and the brother of Dunecrest Speaker Niansa Argon. Alric is in charge of the Dunecrest military within the Expedition. He wields his power like a weapon, hoping that this finally impresses his father. He is secretly attached to Pilfer of the Black Bands, and together they plan on ruling the Dunecrest Concord.
Leo Valdez

Leonidas 'Leo' Valdez is a Greek demigod son of Hephaestus, and Esperanza Valdez. He is a part of the Prophecy of the Seven. He sacrificed himself, and was resurrected using the Physicians Cure, then he rescued Calypso from the island of Ogygia. He currently lives with Josephine and Hemithea, and goes to high school with Calypso.
Dunecrest Concord

The Duncrest City of Xyllumen

The Dunecrest Concord is a provisional government put in place by the three nations of Garn in order to maintain order in the Tenebrian Wastes.

## History

### **The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

Servant of Many contacted Vassil Argon directly, requesting the military support of the Dunecrest Concord for his planned expedition into the Lawless Lands after the Opening. Argon saw this as a way to discover fortunes beyond his limited realm of control, and potentially get out from under the thumb of the Three Nations. He accepted, but this required the support of the Three Nations. Each nation was deemed a Father of the Anterrel Expedition, granting them authority at Anterrel's Table. Niansa Argon was named Speaker of the Dunecrest Concord, and Alric Argon was named Premiere Concordant for the Concordants accompanying the Expedition.

## Politics

The Dunecrest Concord is a provisional government with limited authority that bows to the three nations at once. In the Seventh Reign, the Lakewalkers, Oakhearts, Whitewings, and Redfangs agreed to share custody of the vanquished Shadowclaw Kingdom, and wrote an agreement called the Dunecrest Accord. This allowed the people of the Tenebrian Wastes to maintain their independence without reinstating the Shadowclaws to power. The Concord acts as any government, with all of the authority that comes with that, with three major exceptions.

1. All three ruling nations must approve all new laws and edicts of the Concord.
2. The three ruling nations can come together to oppose any action of the Concord that they deem to be a breach of power.
3. If all three ruling nations agree, they can cease the existence of the Concord at any time.

The Concord is governed by Vassil Argon, the Grand Concordant, who represents the Concord to the rulers of the Three Nations.

## Culture

House Argon seeks to maintain peace in the Concord by any means necessary, in a delicate balancing act against the will of the Three Nations. Each nation has different desires for the Wastes, and these differing agendas often clash with the Dunecrest people paying the price. Not many live in the Wastes because of this, but it is also a home for the unwanted and rejected because of this. If no Nation will take you, you have a home in the Dunecrest Concord.

## Dominion

The Dunecrest Concord holds dominion over the following settlements.

* Dunehold is a small settlement in the eastern reaches of the Wastes.
* Fort Prima is a military settlement in the southernmost end of the Wastes.
* Gilrakka is an orcish city in the eastern reaches of the Lavvernin Rainforest.
* Lumen is a small mercantile city on the northwest shore of the Xyl Bay.
* Nindaril is the fallen capitol of the Shadowclaw Kingdom, now in ruin.
* Xyllumen is the capitol city of the Dunecrest Concord.
Quintate

Luucaboel, the First God of Light

The Quintate were the first five gods of the Garnian Pantheon, created by Devryis and Enur'el. Together, they helped the progenitor gods create the Planes.

## History

### **Creation of Kortera (1R-1)**

Enur'el and Devryis spawned in darkness, creating each other by accident. They looked at the great void called the Devouring Dark, and sought to create a universe to withstand it. First, they created five children, called the Quintate. With Devryis's guidance, Luucaboel and Dolgovath created the Astral Sea. With Enur'el's guidance, Brulggonaz, Altumzah, and Morgull created the Material Plane and Elemental Planes. Brulggonaz created land while Altumzah created sea, and Morgull created the first lifeforms to inhabit the new world. Luucaboel and Dolgovath worked together to create light and darkness, as well as day and night. When they all looked upon their creation, they called their world Kortera.

## The Quintate

There are five members of the Quintate, created by Devryis and Enur'el. Many are known by different names, with their true names having been lost or warped with time.

* Altumzah was the first god of Water. He is also known as Alter.
* Brulggonaz was the first god of Fire. He is also known as Haemon Xaroth and Benay.
* Dolgovath was the first god of Darkness. He is also known as Dovan.
* Luucaboel was the first god of Darkness. He is also known as Luche.
* Morgull was the first god of Nature. They are also known as Nattan.
Relomia the Red Shade

Relomia, also known as the Red Shade, is an awakened wolf from Vall Ferna. She is the Emissary of the North in the Anterrel Expedition, working alongside Niros Billowborn and Fernand Skire to lead the people of the Snowblood Alliance. Niros and Relomia do not trust each other, but share the common interest of keeping the Snowblood Alliance united.
Morgull

Morgull is considered a child of Devryis and Enur'el, and is known as Nattan in Garn. All living creatures in Kortera are descended from Morgull. Morgull appears before susceptible deities in a form that is most appealing to them, and mates with them in order to create its progeny. The Children of Morgull are considered demigods, and are each very powerful entities. Many of Morgull's children are considered deities of the Lawless Lands.

## History

### **Creation of Kortera (1R-1)**

Enur'el and Devryis spawned in darkness, creating each other by accident. They looked at the great void called the Devouring Dark, and sought to create a universe to withstand it. First, they created five children, called the Quintate. With Devryis's guidance, Luucaboel and Dolgovath created the Astral Sea. With Enur'el's guidance, Brulggonaz, Altumzah, and Morgull created the Material Plane and Elemental Planes. Brulggonaz created land while Altumzah created sea, and Morgull created the first lifeforms to inhabit the new world. Luucaboel and Dolgovath worked together to create light and darkness, as well as day and night. When they all looked upon their creation, they called their world Kortera.

### **Birth of Morgullnir (1R-780)**

Morgull appeared before Dolgovath in the form of a majestic star, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Dolgovath to birth Morgullnir, who was then whisked away to Prakk.

### **Birth of Boltusut (1R-820)**

Morgull appeared before Brulggonaz in the form of a beautiful devil, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Brulggonaz to birth Boltusut, who was then whisked away to Varellia.

### **Birth of Slaadar (2R-861)**

Morgull appeared before Skall in the form of a seductive serpent, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Skall to birth Slaadar, who was then whisked away to Garn.

### **Birth of Kuall'ares (3R-230)**

Morgull appeared before Ribble in the form of a magical angelfish, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Ribble to birth Kuall'ares, who was then whisked away to Yemnis.

### **Birth of Karkreval (4R-482)**

Morgull appeared before Maldroth in the form of a powerful raven, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Maldroth to birth Karkreval, who was then whisked away to the Tropic of Kososiia.

### **Birth of Anterrel (6R-221)**

Morgull appeared before Tenebris in the form of a beautiful aasimar man, and the two slept together. This allowed Morgull to draw upon the essence of Tenebris to birth Anterrel, who was then whisked away to the Marsh of Thorns.
Tail of Scales

The Wretched Grimoire

The Tail of Scales is the primary religious text of Skall, the second god of Darkness in the Garnian Pantheon. Its author is unknown. The text is written in simple commands, and has been used as a code of honor and conduct for the Slither-Skall Tribe.

## Text

### **For Life**

Waste not life. Wake early for the day's feasting. Embrace night as day. Hesitate to trust the living. Seek reward. Cherish victories. Keep your eye to the shadows.

### **For Love**

Embrace sincerity. Judge their intention truthfully. Feel their heart as yours. Rebuke the untoward. Rebuke the false. Rebuke those who whisper only what you know.

### **For Battle**

Strike from below. Destroy without apology. Do not forgive. Do not mourn. Rejoice in sacrifice. Cut what is lost. Do not turn behind. Kill before you are felled.

### **For Death**

Be joyful in your death. Deserve the memory of the living. Rest not in life. Cut your throat before it can be cut by another. A dishonorable death is to be forgotten. To be forgotten is the only death. The honorable dead live.
Sanj Ahari

The Sanj Ahari are an elite group of Selmari warriors. Their Heart Gems are kept at the deepest depths of the Screaming Chalice in order to protect them, allowing them to die and regenerate time and time again. The Sanj Ahari are tasked to defend Selmar from the Beasts Beyond, which pass through the Veil of Sedition once every year.

## History

### **The Assault from Beyond (3R-870-889)**

Near the end of the Third Reign, Slaadar devoured a Heart Gem for the first time, and finally felt his unending hunger subside. Starving for more, Slaadar commanded his children to leave Garn and attack Selmar, and bring back as many Heart Gems as they could. The Slaadi attacked the Sovereignty, and a large scale war broke out. The most courageous Selmari warriors were named Sanj Ahari, meaning "The Undying Hearts" in Selmari. Once the Selmari learned that the Slaadi were vulnerable only to the harshest flames, they cast the Heart Gems of the Sanj Ahari into the Screaming Chalice, knowing that the Heart Gems would survive but that Slaadi could not. This meant that nobody could reach the Heart Gems of the Sanj Ahari, and they could continue to die and be reborn as necessary. The Sanj Ahari turned the tide of battle against the Slaadi, and pushed them back to the Lavvernin Rainforest.

### **The Veil of Sedition (4R-524)**

The Beasts Beyond continued to assault Selmar whenever possible, forever hungering for their Heart Gems. Varen Laelis and Esindil feared for their people, and knew that the Sanj Ahari would eventually be overwhelmed by the ever-multiplying Slaadi. The pair traveled to entreat aid from their mother, Enur'el. The Runemother saw the conflict, and saw the growing rage and power of the Selmari. Enur'el removed one of her eyes, planting it atop an icy tower in Elluria. This came to be known as Elluria's Eye, and for as long as it remained closed Garn would be separated from Selmar, Prakk, and Varellia by a magical barrier known as the Veil of Sedition. This was to protect Selmar from the Beasts Beyond, but also to protect Garn from the country that Selmar was bound to become. Still, Enur'el loved her children in Garn, and so she would open her eye once a year in order to gaze upon them and hear their requests. For one day a year, she would commune with the Runepriest and hear their requests, but this weakened the Veil enough for the Beasts Beyond to break through in search of Heart Gems. The Sanj Ahari would prepare for this day every year, and were always prepared to handle the onslaught of Slaadi that would tear through the Veil.

### **War of Thorns (6R-861-892)**

After the desecration of the Temple of Tides, the Sovereignty of Selmar declared war against the Sinful Legion. The War of Thorns lasted thirty years, and largely destroyed the Marsh of Thorns in the process. Near the end of the war, the Selmari called upon the aid of the Sanj Ahari, which turned the tide against the forces of Anterrel. The Sinful Legion was largely destroyed, and Anterrel's followers scattered.
Kralzak Halfscale

Kralzak Halfscale is a dragonborn sorcerer, and the Promiser of Theliel in the Anterrel Expedition. He was originally a priest at the Church of Feathers in Shilling, before accompanying Rutish Dalyn on his journeys as the Prophet of Theliel.

## History

### **Childhood (8R-260)**

Kralzak Halfscale was born in Vall Tigna. His father was a member of the Riverwatch Guard, while his mother stayed home to raise him and his seven siblings. When the Snowblood Alliance was formed in 8R-267, his family chose to leave the Redfang Mountains and travel to the Kilteran Plateau. They ultimately settled down in Shilling, where Kralzak's father became a Snowblade. As Kralzak aged, he spent a great deal of time with the priests of the Church of Feathers, where they helped him hone his innate magical abilities. Kralzak was the only child of his family to inherit the magical bloodline of his mother.

### **Rutish Dalyn (8R-303)**

Kralzak eventually became a priest of Theliel, and advocated for truth in all circumstances. This philosophy drew the attention of a child named Rutish Dalyn, who was soon chosen as the next Prophet of Theliel. Kralzak served as a sort of advisor to Rutish, guiding him in the ways of truth and virtue. When Rutish was called to travel Garn and fulfill Theliel's bidding, Kralzak decided to follow him and protect him. He accompanied Rutish to Timberhold, where they met an Aasimar named Salathiel.

### **The Promiser of Theliel (8R-322)**

When the Prophets of the Garnian Pantheon heard of the Anterrel Expedition, they sought to add representatives of the gods to its midst. Few Morfil, the Prophet that had succeeded Rutish Dalyn after he turned 15, spoke to Kralzak on the behalf of Theliel, and selected him as her Promiser as thanks for his selfless devotion to Rutish. Kralzak happily accepted. The Promisers decided that they needed a neutral party to help balance the interests of the five gods in the Lawless Lands, and Kralzak offered Salathiel as an option thanks to her lack of affiliations with any nation or god.
Tenebrian Wastes

The Tenebrian Wastes, also known as simply "The Wastes," is a sprawling desert that covers the southern reaches of Garn between the Lavvernin Rainforest and the Xyl Bay. Previously known as the Shadowclaw Desert, the Wastes were once home to the fallen Shadowclaw Kingdom, and are now governed by the Dunecrest Concord.

## Major Settlements

* Dunehold is a small settlement in the eastern reaches of the Wastes.
* Fort Prima is a military settlement in the southernmost end of the Wastes.
* Lumen is a small mercantile city on the northwest shore of the Xyl Bay.
* Nindaril is the fallen capitol of the Shadowclaw Kingdom, now in ruin.
* Xyllumen is the capitol city of the Dunecrest Concord.
Theliel

Theliel is the Eighth Goddess of Light in the Garnian Pantheon, and is often depicted as an Aasimar. She is the patron of enlightenment and truth. She was known as Theliel Daelor before being chosen as the Inherited of Zharweige. She was once in love with Elron Tallum, a vampire, and they both served as professors of Fallfrost Academy.

## Worship

Many of the southerners within the Snowblood Alliance are devoted to Theliel, and serve her in the name of truth. She is revered by students and educators alike, and anyone who considers themselves a truth-seeker. Many pray to Theliel to grant wisdom to the leaders of Garn, and to guide the technological advances in the north towards truth and not towards deceit or abuse. Theliel is also known as the Angel of Light, the Truth Keeper, and the Light in the Darkness. Her temple is located in Hendrik.

## Prophet of Theliel

Few Morfil serves as the Prophet of Theliel. Theliel's Prophets are chosen at extremely young ages, as she values their innocence and untainted views of the world. When a Prophet turns 15, she releases them from their duties and declares a new Prophet to replace them. Rutish Dalyn, a close friend of the Runekeeper Salathiel, was one of these released prophets.

Theliel, previously an Aasimar, takes great care to aid the Aasimar of Garn. She often sends her Prophets to appear before them when they come of age, and explain their true nature.
War of Thorns

The War of Thorns was a conflict of the Sixth Reign between the Sinful Legion and the Sovereignty of Selmar, with the majority of battles taking place in the Marsh of Thorns. The war lead to the destruction of Anterrel and his forces, resulting in the creation of the Bearers of Anterrel.

## History

### **Cult of Anterrel (6R-225)**

After being brought to the Lawless Lands, Morgull abandoned Anterrel in the furthest reaches of southern Selmar. Anterrel began to build a group of followers in the Marsh of Thorns, attempting to spread his influence through bloodshed and conquest. Soon, the entire southern half of Selmar had been proliferated by a militant regime known as the Sinful Legion. There were 100 Legionnaires that led the various sects of the cult, though they often bickered and squabbled amongst each other.

### **Desecration of the Temple of Tides (6R-861)**

The Sinful Legion had come to occupy the holy Selmaran city of Moonrest, much to the disdain of the Selmari. A Priestess of Esindil challenged the authority of the Sinful Legion in her city, causing a small group of Legionnaires to ambush and assault her. This occurred in the Temple of Tides, which proved to be the last straw for the Sovereignty of Selmar. They declared war against the Sinful Legion, and the War of Thorns began.

### **War of Thorns (6R-861-892)**

The War of Thorns lasted thirty years, and largely destroyed the Marsh of Thorns in the process. Near the end of the war, the Selmari called upon the aid of the Sanj Ahari, which turned the tide against Anterrel's forces. The Sinful Legion was largely destroyed, and Anterrel's followers scattered.

### **Bearers of Anterrel (6R-892)**

Anterrel saw his followers being decimated by the Selmari, and called together the 100 Legionnaires of the Sinful Legion. Rather than face death at the hands of the Sanj Ahari, Anterrel chose to split his essence among his most loyal followers. These followers became the original Bearers of Anterrel, and each bore a piece of their Lord's Shadow within them. If one Bearer killed another, they would steal the essence of Anterrel from within the defeated foe, strengthening the victor. Many of these Bearers were slain by the Selmari at the end of the War of Thorns, causing the Selmari to become unwitting Bearers themselves. The Shadow of Anterrel corrupts its Bearer to crave violence and destruction, and to seek out other Bearers to defeat them in combat. A Bearer of Anterrel can only be killed in combat, and cannot die of natural causes, and thus many who have successfully resisted their murderous impulses have lived long lives in isolation. If one Bearer were to collect all 100 fragments of Anterrel, they would become the vessel for their resurrected Lord.
Yin

Holy symbol of Yin

Yin is the Eighth Goddess of Nature in the Garnian Pantheon, often depicted as a Yin Rose. She is the patron of growth and healing.

## Worship

Yin is worshiped by farmers and cultivators, who ask her for strong crops and healthy livestock. Many parents pray to Yin for strength in their growing children, and for her hand over the ill. She is worshiped across Garn, and is often seen as a pair alongside Orillian, and many worship both deities together. Yin is also known as the Grower and Giver, the Golden Rose, and the Star of Yindriggil. Her temple is located in Yindriggil.
Anterrel's Table

Anterrel's Table is the ruling council of the Anterrel Expedition, made up of members from each of the Expedition's Fathers.

## Members

* Servant of Many as the Speaker of House Anterrel.
* Niansa Argon as the Speaker of the Dunecrest Concord.
* Levis A'priith as the Speaker of the Oakheart Dominion.
* Fernand Skire as the Speaker of the Snowblood Alliance.
* Wee Deppo as the Speaker of the Lakewalker Kingdom.
* No Hair as the Speaker of the Black Bands.
* Brommi Thralgud as the Speaker of the Hands of Heldor.
* Ra'Ciiark as the Speaker of the Ma'Tigal Dominion.
* Thesaren Vasesh as the Speaker of the Promisers.
* Never a Novice as the Speaker of the Gild.
Thalia Grace

Thalia Grace is a daughter of Zeus, who was morphed into a tree to save her from dead. The tree, called "Thalia's Pine Tree", gave the Camp magical bareers against monsters. She later was resurrected by the Golden Fleece's medicinal powers, and became Artemis' headquarter.

## Thalia Grace

### Aliases

Artemis headquarterDaughter of ZeusPinecone Face

### Relatives

Zeus (father)Beryl Grace (mother)Jason Grace (brother)
Few Morfil

Few Morfil is a young halfling from the Snowblood city of Babbles, and the current Prophet of Theliel.

## History

### **Childhood (8R-311)**

Few was born to a pair of goat farmers in the Snowblood city of Babbles. He was raised to worship Theliel, and when Rutish Dalyn turned 15 in 8R-318, Few Morfil was selected to be her next Prophet. Few's family was elated, and traveled with him as he fulfilled the will of his goddess.
Vazoryn Laethia

Vazoryn Laethia is the Bishop of Territory in the Tankotan Council, and the leader of the Oakheart Dominion within the Anterrel Expedition. She is one of the most influential members of the Tankotan Council, alongside Renestrae Miradan and Siveril Karis. She seeks to use the Expedition as a means to weaken the other nations of Garn, and further the secret plans of the Oakheart Kingdom to invade their neighbors.
Eltaran

A holy symbol of Eltaran

Eltaran is the Eighth God of Darkness in Garn, often depicted as a dwarf. He is the patron of old age and defiance of death.

## Worship

Eltaran is revered by the denizens of the Undercaverns, and stands for the overcoming of death. Many pray to Eltaran to heal their sick and dying, and to guide them towards peace if they do die. He is not worshiped by many, but respected for his stand against death. Eltaran is also known as the Defier of Death and the Dead Father. His temple is located in Dunehold.
Fireweed

Fireweed is a plant grown along the coasts of the Blue Mist Lake, as it only thrives when feeding from its magical waters. The plant harbors minor magical effects, such as relaxation, lowered inhibition, and enhanced charisma. It can be used to create Essence of Fireweed. Bear Hug, the Promiser of Orillian in the Anterrel Expedition, is a Fireweed farmer from Ipsen.
Triton

Triton, is the godly son of Poseidon and Amphitrite. He is the herald of Poseidon and was said to calm the seas with his conch horn. He is also said to be the god of the Tritonis river as well as the lord of the Tritones, minor sea spirits who may also be his children.

* He has two fishtails rather than one

* He is shown to be arrogant and disrespectful to Poseidon's other children

* He was the foster father of Athena, before she killed his daughter Pallas

* Triton is said to be the heir to his fathers kingdom and most likely his domains as well
House Anterrel

House Anterrel is a false noble family of the Dunecrest Concord, led by a fictitious nobleman fashioned after Lord Aston Anterrel. The House is an invention of Servant of Many, as a means of finding the Bearers of Anterrel. House Anterrel serves as the First Father of the Anterrel Expedition.

## History

### **Creation (8R-246)**

Servant of Many sought to find and eliminate the Bearers of Anterrel in Garn, so he began to call himself a member of "House Anterrel" to lure in other Bearers. He claimed to serve a nobleman named Lord Aston Anterrel (named after his deity) so that he could travel with more authority.

### **Garrick Zenwhyl (8R-317)**

SOM discovered Garrick Zenwhyl in a pub, where he performed a religious drama that captured SOM's attention. SOM followed Garrick, and watched him unsuccessfully attempt to kidnap a member of the Tankotan Council. When Garrick was arrested and sentenced to execution, SOM took the opportunity to offer Garrick his freedom in return for his service. He began to use Garrick to embody Lord Anterrel, so that SOM's story was more believable.

### **Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

After the Opening, Servant of Many began to bolster support and gather adventurers to join him on a grand expedition into the Lawless Lands. He hoped to find the last few remaining Bearers in this new world, and ultimately become the new vessel for the real Lord Anterrel. Garrick Zenwhyl was brought as a part of this Expedition, in order to impersonate the fictional nobleman and bring validity to House Anterrel. They also enlisted a Dragonborn warrior named Enzuk Grikorel to lead a small group of bodyguards, called the Red Watch, to protect SOM and the fictional Lord.
Lawless Lands

The land of Selmar, south of Garn

The Lawless Lands is a collection of nations that comprise the majority of Kortera. The primary nations are Varellia, Prakk, Elluria, and Selmar. The Lawless Lands were separated from Garn by the Veil of Sedition, a magical force created by Enur'el that emanates from Elluria's Eye for as long as it is closed. In 8R-322, the Anterrel Expedition set forth to explore these lands.

## History

### **Creation of Kortera (1R-1)**

Enur'el and Devryis spawned in darkness, creating each other by accident. They looked at the great void called the Devouring Dark, and sought to create a universe to withstand it. First, they created five children, called the Quintate. With Devryis's guidance, Luucaboel and Dolgovath created the Astral Sea. With Enur'el's guidance, Brulggonaz, Altumzah, and Morgull created the Material Plane and Elemental Planes. Brulggonaz created land while Altumzah created sea, and Morgull created the first lifeforms to inhabit the new world. Luucaboel and Dolgovath worked together to create light and darkness, as well as day and night. When they all looked upon their creation, they called their world Kortera.
Tortle

Tortles are a race of turtle-like humanoids native to Deepwater and the Blue Mist Lake. Many tortles are citizens of Tartanas, but they can also be found in the Lakewalker Kingdom and in the coastal cities of the Snowblood Alliance. Nobody knows where tortles originally came from, but many claim that Tartuft was a tortle before ascending to become a member of the Garnian Pantheon.

## Notable Tortles

* Papa Deppo is the Governor of the Southern Shores in the Lakewalker Kingdom, and the leader of the Lakewalkers in the Anterrel Expedition.
* Wee Deppo is the Speaker of the Lakewalker Kingdom in the Anterrel Expedition.
Thesaren Vasesh

Thesaren Vasesh is the Bishop of Yin on the Tankotan Council, and acts as her Promiser in the Anterrel Expedition.

## History

### **Childhood (8R-192)**

Thesaren Vasesh was born in Dil Trithia to the winemaking family of House Vasesh. His father, Nakinael Vasesh, was a respected leader in the city, and his noble family was of great means. Thesaren was raised to inherit the Vasesh Winery, but he discovered the teachings of Yin when Brywynis Goldflower visited the estate. She told him that he was destined to help keep the peace in the Oakheart Dominion, and that Yin would guide him towards this purpose.

### **The Tankotan Council (8R-290)**

When Thesaren was 98, he was approached by Lymesia Avyr, a close family friend of House Vasesh, and was asked to join the Tankotan Council after the death of the previous Bishop of Yin, Ygritte Tenwinter. Thesaren saw this as the next step towards fulfilling Yin's vision of peace for the Dominion, so he accepted. He immediately clashed with Renestrae Miradan, Siveril Karis, and Vazoryn Laethia, as they sought to buy his vote with bribes and exchanges of power. Thesaren was devoted to Yin, and would not budge. Still, he understood that the game must be played, and was able to match the trio in terms of seizing authority where he could and earning the respect of the Council.

### **The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)**

When House Anterrel named the Oakheart Dominion a Father of the Anterrel Expedition, the Tankotan Council sought to add three members to its ranks. They decided that Thesaren Vasesh and Levis A'priith would be sent off, with Vazoryn Laethia watching over them. Vazoryn would lead the people politically, Thesaren would lead them spiritually, and Levis would represent the Council at Anterrel's Table as Speaker of the Oakheart Dominion. Unbeknownst to the other Bishops of the Council, Thesaren was also approached by Brywynis Goldflower to be the Promiser of Yin, which Thesaren happily accepted. This granted him vast authority beyond what the Council wanted to give him, flying in the face of the Bishops that sent him to the Expedition as a way to punish and control him.
Hands of Heldor

The Hands of Heldor are worshippers of Heldor, and caretakers to the Dramelhogs and Moon Gliders of the Anterrel Expedition. They are great warriors in their own right, and are led by Brommi Thralgud. They often clash with the Black Bands, as they seek to protect the creatures that the Bands seek to kill.

## History

### The Anterrel Expedition (8R-322)

When Servant of Many began exploring options for the Anterrel Expedition, he heard rumors of a massive boar that had been captured in the Tenebrian Wastes. When he investigated, he learned that the creature was not even fully grown. Worshippers of Heldor began to care for the wounded animal, naming it Gruzko. Soon, its parents arrived, and their sheer scale astounded SOM. The creatures were remarkably intelligent and emotionally aware, and seemed grateful that their child had been cared for. Yomrul and Kudda, as the adults would come to be known, were receptive to being tamed by the worshippers of Heldor, and SOM made a deal with them to use the Dramelhogs as a means of travel. The caretakers called themselves Hands of Heldor, and began to call the mighty creatures Dramelhogs, named after Lorrin Dramel, a historic dwarven warrior that was said to ride upon the back of a giant hog in battle while battling on behalf of Heldor.