Falafel

"If you left, I would understand, but I would be surprised"

-Falafel

Thal'phla (known as Falafel by his friends) is a mischievous elf who is something of a quest giver for the party. He helps Oggar run the Silvergrass Cafe, and is a part of the mysterious cult-like organization known as the Grey Knights.

## History

### Pre-Campaign

Falafel has spent the vast majority of his life studying Glaucon and the war that rent the world asunder. He decided to join the Grey Knights when he was young along with his brother, Shawarma. They were in the group for seemingly centuries, but Shawarma had to revoke his vows to the order. This angered Falafel immensely, and to this day he harbors animosity towards his brother.

Falafel eventually moved to Nieveden and had a son, a minor vigilante named Bruce Dane. Bruce's mother is unknown, and Falafel will not speak of it. Falafel eventually met Oggar Silvergrass while he was on the run from Ulfda Firehammer's wrath, and the two have been inseparable friends ever since.

### The Ringbearer Chronicles

#### Session 1

Falafel talks to the group about his love of the Glauconian War. Multiple people call him a nerd, but he doesn't mind. He agrees that he also creates Dwarven Fireball.

#### Session 2

Falafel accepts the notes that the Bucket Fillers found in the secret room created by the crystal from the Crown of Cognizance. He mentions that it is very likely that Glaucon is still around, and this confirms his worst fears. He mentions that he is a member of the Grey Knights, a clandestine order of anti-necromancers. He also introduces them to Butttoucher, who he has hired to find one of the aspects of Glaucon--Jerrus Bigelow.

Falafel also briefly bonds to Blightfang.

Butttoucher, however, had been tracked by The Subtle Hand. Thus, the group had to defend the Silvergrass Cafe from an assassination attempt. They successfully killed or captured everyone.

#### Session 3

Falafel suggests the group raps at Himbothias Chingo, and after the party kills the rest of the Subtle Hand associates camped outside of town, Falafel asks them how they are going to use the teleporter to get to Teshien. The group decides to sneak in.

#### Session 6

Falafel sees the party return sans Dane Barnette, and is understanding when the party decides to bury him at his home in Applegate.

#### Session 7

Falafel talks to the party once they return and informs them of the existence of Shawarma.

#### Session 8

Falafel throws a knife at Dane when he sees him, thinking him a ghost. He is shocked to learn about the Vanth and Dane's contract against Ulfda Firehammer. When Oggar hears about his old enemy, he is distressed, and Falafel talks him out of running away.

The party then goes to investigate the murders committed by Himbothias Chingo, and then Falafel and Trevor hang out before Falafel is accidentally stabbed in the foot by Andy.

#### Session 9

Falafel meets with the party who decide, on the flip of a coin, to fight Ulfda Firehammer instead of tracking down Cassia Carthian. The Bucket Fillers then plan to invite Nicodemus to a party to convince him to join the Grey Knights, much to Falafel's dismay. The two butt heads, but otherwise have a good time. Falafel then wishes the group good luck before they depart to Seaforge.

## Items

Falafel carries a longsword with him at all times, and is known for utilizing a combination of magic and physical fighting skills. He has more spells than one would suspect of an eldritch knight of his stature, but this is because he has been training for over 600 years. Falafel also has many notes on Glaucon and the Glauconian War, as wellas pictures of his family. He also has a fedora.