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Kelanun Oathmaker

**Kelanun Oathmaker** is a tall, stern and serious man, disciplined and focused in his dedication to the Order Wyrm. He has a cold and distant demeanour that many find unnerving. Utterly convinced that order is the ultimate good, Kelanun believes Chaos is an evil born of the remnants of the Despoiler. He strives to punish the perpetrators of chaos, and deliver them to the foul and eternal torment he believes awaits them.

Before the coming of Dracarinax, Kelanun was a minor bureaucrat in Emperor's Palace with a reputation for being stubborn in his devotion to procedure and protocol. As the youngest of five sons of the Duke of Emperor's Palace, Kelanun was of little importance and seemed to be expected to remain so. Even his brother gaining the crown as Alarion V did not change matters much, as a subsequent civil war restored House Keslin to the throne, costing the lives of Kelanun's elder siblings in the process and leaving a lasting enmity between the Oathmakers and the Keslins.

Revenge would be a long time coming. With the coming of the Order Wyrm, Kelanun saw the chance for a new regime, one where order and devotion to duty would reign supreme. He became one of Dracarinax's first disciples, and ultimately, Lord Hierophant of Order.

Now Kelanun fulfils three roles: head of the Order Wyrm's priesthood, Duke of Emperor's Palace and Governor-General of Emparia. As Dracarinax rarely takes a direct role in his kingdom, Kelanun supervises most of the day-to-day running with the help of a loyal network of lower order clerics. Currently, he is mainly concerned with preparing Dracarinax's troops for the long-awaited assault on Wyrmissa and monitoring the activities of the deposed king Jorvin.

Kelanun is convinced the Legion of Light made a foolish and dishonourable decision when they decided to back Jorvin's attempt to reclaim the Emparian throne, and the Lord Hierophant intends to teach them a lesson they will not soon forget.
Ghostlord

The **Ghostlord** is a lich resident in the Crusader Lands. When the leadership of the Red Hand stole his phylactery he was forced to ally with them, supplying their army with undead soldiers. After the Iron Stoves returned the phylactery, he turned on the Red Hand, pulling his troops back from their force and slaughtering Wyrmlord Ulwai Stormcaller.
Marvin Covendale

**Marvin Covendale** is a young paladin from the Knights of the Crux Caruillin. A younger son of House Covendale, he is prone to melancholy.

He was a prisoner of Hadonis and the Disciples of Delight, but was rescued by Shera Torlak, Zendra Kuthutulu and Renshu the Orschan.

He currently serves as the Marshal of Fort Makmon
Saarvith

**Wyrmlord Saarvith** is one of the leaders of the Red Hand. He is based in the ruins of Rhest and is connected to the creation of the mysterious dragonspawn.

He forged alliances with the local lizardfolk tribes helping to ward off intruders from his base, but to no avail as the Iron Stoves defeated him in a hard fought battle.
House Knowlern

**House Knowlern** is a noble family prominent on the Isle of the Ancestors.

In Sasserine they are prominent in the Sunrise District, where the branch is led by Aniphastus li'Knowlern, the eldest son. Aniphastus and his brother run affairs in Sasserine while his sisters, led by Ophellha, take care of business to the south, where the family has a manor in the town of Hollowsky, just outside of Cauldron.

The family originated in the great elven city of Lideral, in the distant north but, unlike their ancestors, are followers of the Church of Ralom.
House Alariat

**House Alariat** is a family that holds power in many different nations. They all share descent from Douglas Alariat, hero of the War of the Orcish Incursion and Despoiler's War.

They currently hold the following titles:

* King of Macrodonia (Jagontay XIII)
* Queen of the Solitary Isles (Kyra Alariat)
* Duke of Alariat (Elgon Alariat)

## Members

* Douglas Alariat, King of the Solitary Isles, Duke of Alariat
	+ Mikalius Alariat, Duke of Alariat
		- Elgon Alariat, Duke of Alariat
	+ Douglas Alariat, King of Macrodonia and the Solitary Isles
		- Clevinus Alariat, aka **Jagontay XIII**, King of Macrodonia
		- Tahleonmiuisis Justinia Alariat, Queen of Macrodonia
	+ Kyra Alariat, Queen of the Solitary Isles, Duchess of Bongenio
Ranvir

Captain **Ranvir** is an infamous pirate from the Tarishtian Raj who has been in operation for decades, with appearances in places as distant as the Isle of the Ancestors all the way up to Valliste. He is a notorious rake, having fathered countless children in every port.

His ship is known as the *Maharajah*.
Kella Woodwain

**Kella Woodwain** is the proprietor of Woodwain's Exports, which runs the caravans between Ashinana's Oasis and the outside world.

## Biography

Kella is a young woman who inherited her mother’s caravan business in 4E:27 when the elder Woodwain’s entire caravan disappeared while traversing the desert. Kella has had a tough time of it since. Forced to rebuild her mother’s business from scratch she is just now starting to regain the company’s old clients.

In 4E:28 she attended the masquerade ball at Vestang Manor. Like many other guests she was drugged by Policrates and the other Cynidiceans before being abducted by Durakka and his kobold gang. She was rescued a few days later by the Raiders of the Lost City. One of her rescuers, Salvador Bekez, took a liking to Woodwain, and showed signs of pursuing a romantic relationship. As their relationship deepened, Woodwain revealed to Salvador that she was carrying his child, and the pair made plans to wed.

Upon Salvador's return from Qar Arrid at 4E:28.7.2, they were joined in marriage with Hector Tisk, Bishop of Cynidicea, performing the ceremony atop the foundations of his planned cathedral. She subsequently gave birth to her child, José Salvadórez.
House Kuthutulu

**House Kuthutulu** is a noble family from the Solitary Isles headed by Obed Kuthutulu. The sole remaining noble family of Solitaran descent, House Kuthutulu is known for its staunch adherence to the "old ways" and its great secrecy.

There are many whisperings about House Kuthutulu, the only noble family with a surfeit of native Solitaran blood. Though they outwardly follow the Church of Ralom, the Kuthutulus are rumoured to cavort with stranger deities. Lord Obed has never married but keeps a dozen concubines or "wifelets" with whom he has fathered a plethora of children. To any other noble openly father so many bastards might be scandalous, but Lord Obed ignores such talk and claims that all his children retain inheritance rights, regardless of the manner of their birth.
Jooge Nopsmoth

**Jooge Nopsmoth** is the most famous barber in Bongenio. He was imprisoned and cloned by the hag Errevestica, who used his shop as a base to commit a series of murders. The heroes of Fort Makmon defeated the hag, freed Nopsmoth and were rewarded with free haircuts for the rest of their lives.

Nopsmoth is a single father to his daughter, Mops Nopsmoth.
House Ragnar

**House Ragnar** is a prominent noble house of the Solitary Isles, led by Lord Charles Ragnar.

Canny and measured, Lord Ragnar has parleyed its closeness to the Duchess into a position of power in Bongenio, serving as chair of the Ducal Council and ruler of the Solitary Isles in all but name. Lately, Lady Ragnar has been suffering from an unspecified illness and it is believed she does not have long left to live. There are rumours that Lord Charles, perhaps soon to be a widower, would like to formalise his position of power and take the Duchess as his second wife, but despite such talk, the nobleman has made no move as of yet.

Members of the family include:

* Charles Ragnar, Head of the House. King of the Solitary Isles
	+ Meghan Ragnar, Charles' first wife. Deceased
		- Rolf Ragnar, Charles and Meghan's eldest son.
		- Janira Ragnar, Charles and Meghan's daughter. Deceased
		- Richter Ragnar, Charles and Meghan's second son.
	+ Kyra Alariat, Charles' second wife. Queen of the Solitary Isles
		- Prince Mikalius Ragnar, Heir to the throne of the Solitary Isles
	+ Aren FitzRagnar, Charles' illegitimate son.
* Sir Alain Ragnar, Marshal of the Solitary Isles. Charles' younger brother
	+ Nissa Ragnar, Alain's daughter. Apprentice wizard.
Lazare's House

**Lazare’s House** is a "cozy gaming parlor" located in Diamond Lake, in the central square along the Vein (the main road through town). It's owner-proprieter is Lazare, a former dragonchess champion from Mokerius City, who runs the parlor with his daughter, Dannath.

Lazare's is a stone-and-timber building with a "distinctive crooked peaked roof". A central hearth, constantly stoked to comfortable warmth by the courteous staff, serves as the hub of a roughly circular interior. Along the ring, eight alcoves offer an excellent location for private conversation or even romantic trysts. Each alcove is a half-moon of posh benches encircling a rectangular table bearing a special built-in dragonchess board.

It is much more stylish than the garish Emporium and attracts a more cultured clientele. Dragonchess is the game of choice at Lazare’s House, a game similar to conventional chess but played on a three-level board.

In 4E:30 regular customers included the mine owner Ellival Moonmeadow and the visiting mage Derek Sablestaff.
Redgorge

**Redgorge** is a town on the Isle of the Ancestors, not far from Cauldron and was the first human settlement in the area. Founded nearly seven centuries ago, it was once a much larger settlement, but it never fully recovered from a demonic assault so long ago.

The town sits on a narrow strip of flat ground between a cliff and an immense quarry of red pebble gravel. West of the village, a prodigious line of fortifications known as the Basalt Bastions protect the land, their massive walls unguarded and draped with vines. These fortifications, as impressive as Cauldron's outer walls, tower over the village itself. They were built ages ago by Surabar Spellmason's powerful spells in a single week, to aid in the defence of Redgorge against the demons of the Demonskar.

Today, Redgorge is a farming and mining village. The old Stonemason District, where Surabar Spellmason once dwelt, is visibly depopulated and most of its buildings lie empty and in ruin.
Qardleean

**Qardleeans** are a proud, upright people who dwell chiefly in the lands of the Infinite Caliphate, and in smaller numbers in the surrounding regions of Macrodonia, Valliste and Tarken. Renowned for their mystical and philosophical approach to religion, as well as their poetry, they are a people founded on trade, exploration and a strong merchant class. They mostly follow the Infinite Faith, though some Qardleeans are converts to other religions.

Most Qardleeans have sleek, black hair, which men typically keep short and women grow long. Eye colour is almost always a deep brown and neatly-trimmed facial hair is not uncommon among men. Head coverings are traditional for both men and women for the sake of modesty and as a guard against the windborne sand.

Qardleeans are of Olfolk blood, mixed with that of Thulian and Long-Yi, a legacy of the Caliphate's prodigious appetite for slaves. There is also one of the world's largest population of Genasi, thanks to the heavy presence of genies in the Caliphate's history.

The Qardleean language, Qardleean, has a unique script.

Though they are for the most part a settled people, there are some Qardleeans who still follow the ways of their ancestors and the tribal traditions, such as the Banu Zankar.
Mora

**Mora** is one of the seven villages on the Isle of Dread, inhabited by humans of Yexacan extraction.

In 4E:28 the heroes of Fort Makmon assisted the village after a terrible and unending storm had caused a mudslide and the disappearance of the village Zombie Master. They penetrated the catcombs beneath the village, and defeated the now undead Tilorak and his kopru masters, ending the storm and with it the threat to the village.
Kedward Bone

**Kedward Bone** is a wizard who resides in Scuttlecove. Bone controls the drug trade in Scuttlecove, and when Wulvera and the rest of the Porphyry House tried to encroach on his turf he was furious. He assisted the heroes of Fort Makmon when they came searching for the creator of Demon's breath and rewarded them after they killed Wulvera and shut down production of demon's breath, eliminating his competition in one fell swoop.
Horned God

The **Horned God** is a god whose faith has its roots in Goriinchia. In the Fourth Epoch, the Horned God's followers are found in the Solitary Isles, where they are led by Cormac of Goriinchia, who has his headquarters in the upper levels of Castle Genio. Another small cell of the faithful live in the hamlet of Greenhill, on Silatan Island.
Orbius Vhalantru

Lord **Orbius Vhalantru** is an important noble of Cauldron. He is the head and sole member of House Vhalantru.

## Biography

Lord Vhalantru was given the patent of nobility shortly after moving to Cauldron fifteen years ago. Immediately upon arriving in the city, he donated a huge sum of money toward the restoration of several town structures, including Town Hall and Bluecrater Academy. Vhalantru Manor is possibly the least regal of the noble houses in town. Regarded as a patron of learning and friend of the poor, he is one of the most popular figures in the city. Attractive, charming and unmarried, he is a fine catch for any ambitious socialite. The source of Lord Vhalantru's wealth is a matter of some conjecture, but he is assumed to be the inheritor of a shipping fortune made in the northern lands.

Vhalantru is currently a wealthy bachelor, a notorious lush, and a patron both of the arts and the city's adventuring community. He is also a close friend of Lord Mayor Severen Navalant, and a member of his Small Council. He has so far championed the position that the money raised by the recent tax increases should be reinvested into the city to rebuild the damage and help local businesses, rather than to increase the strength of the town Guard.

Vhalantru is somewhat of a religious syncretist and has been observed attending services for each of the three main faiths of Cauldron. Although he is a human, Lord Vhalantru is an enthusiast for all things elven and is a collector of elven poetry and artwork. He is rumoured to be romantically involved with Lady Thifirane Rhiavadi, but he also has recently been playing host to a beautiful and mysterious woman from the north named Celeste.

After the disastrous siege of Redgorge, the Lord Mayor departed to Sasserine on urgent business, and Vhalantru was nominated to act in his absence. After Terseon Skellerang's disgrace and suicide, Vhalantru appointed Zarn Kyass as the guard captain's replacement.
House Arabani

**House Arabani** is a powerful merchant family, having grown wealthy on international trade. They hold estates in both the Solitary Isles and the distant port of Sasserine, and both Lord Arabani and his daughter were known for their fascination with drow culture. (Or at least, what they perceive to be authentic drow culture).

The current head of House Arabani, Lady Anwyn Arabani is an eccentric half-elf noblewoman who has a strange fascination with the drow, and even claims to have drow ancestors (although her relatively pale skin would indicate otherwise). Since taking over from her late father, Armin Arabani, Lady Arabani has moved her family seat to Sasserine, and the manor in Bongenio stands vacant most of the year. In Sasserine, Lady Arabani is quite popular, as she goes above and beyond to ensure the people of Merchant District have fair representation in the Dawn Council. She entertains many suitors but has yet to settle on a single person to share her estate.
Izenfen

**Izenfen the Occluded** is a peerless masked combatant thought to be one of the wisest figures in the hills and foremost amongst the monks at the Twilight Monastery. Travelers frequently seek her council, but most leave Diamond Lake without ever having gained access to the Twilight Monastery, for Izenfen deigns to speak with only a handful of pilgrims foretold to her via the agency of the night sky and an immense mirrored lens called the Censer of Symmetry. Junior monks polish its smooth surface throughout the day, and the whole of the order is prepared to defend it with their lives.

When word of the Censer’s predictive prowess spread to the miners of Diamond Lake 20 years ago, a desperate contingent petitioned Izenfen to predict the location of the richest unclaimed local ore deposits, appealing to her compassion with tales of starving children and dangerously unpaid debts. The masked mistress of the Twilight Monastery rebuffed their pleas, triggering the miners’ contingency plan - an ill-fated invasion of the monks’ compound that left seven miners dead. Only a single member of the order perished - Imonoth, Izenfen’s beloved daughter.

Immediately thereafter, Izenfen gathered a cadre of stealth assassins from the ranks of her best warriors and silently set them upon the surviving invaders who still milked wounds in the petty shacks along Diamond Lake’s waterfront. At an annual celebration called Darkstar’s Kiss, the monks of the Twilight Monastery recite from memory the names of all fifteen miners murdered on that night, reminding themselves to always remain vigilant to the encroachment of outsiders. Rumors suggest that Izenfen’s masked silent killers remain active to this day, citing the disappearance or mysterious deaths of nearly a dozen political enemies within the town.
Jalzannel

**Jalzannel** was a wild mage who served Wyrmissa during the early years of her conquest of Orspederia. He died sometime prior to 4E:25 and was buried in a tomb north of Mokerius City. In one of their first missions, Salaphrim's Five plundered the tomb for the thaumaturge Salaphrim al'Hezron. In doing so, he agreed to become their patron.
Pandora

**Pandora** is a powerful thaumaturge resident in Bongenio.

## Biography

Shera Torlak rescued Pandora's apprentice Nissa when she was affected by a cursed magic item, and after that Pandora was a close ally of the heroes of Fort Makmon, aiding them during Pierce McBrian's occupation and being present at the siege of the fortress by the forces of Khyron Bloodsworn.
Mio

**Mio** is a member of the Order of the Obsidian Eye. She served with the Harbinger during the excavation of the Obsidian Obelisk, but unlike him, survived the Raiders of the Lost City's assault upon it. She was later encountered in the Great Ziggurat of Cynidicea, where she ambushed the Raiders of the Lost City in the ziggurat's second tier. She and her Cynidicean allies were slain in the attempt.
Ramiro diCalarno

**Ramiro diCalarno, Conde de Calarno** is a Vallistian noble and the Count of Calarno.

His children include Arturo and Isabella diCalarno.

He and his wife were guests of Misael Castillo during the fiesta at Puerto Mia and also later at Ashinana's Oasis for the Festival of St. Hector. It was at the latter that Ramiro tragically died, killed by deadly cider and decapitated by a helmed horror.
Jagontay XIII

### Family

House Alariat, including: Tahleonmiuisis Justinia Alariat (sister-wife), Kyra Alariat (aunt), Elgon Alariat (cousin), Dovinio Alariat (father)
 Mikalius Ragnar (cousin)

## Status

### Status

Alive

**Jagontay XIII**, born as **Prince Clevinus Jagontay Alariat**, is the son of King Dovinio Alariat and the currently reigning King of Macrodonia and Pharaoh.

As a youth, the crown prince of Macrodonia was a bright, cheerful and optimistic young man. The son of King Dovinio and Queen Sneitira, he was born into luxury and privilege. He has a twin sister, Tahleonmiusisis.

Still young and indecisive, Clevinus was thought by many to lack the discipline and wisdom required of the Royal Heir. Such rumours mattered little to the carefree Prince, who shrugged them off easily.

However, on the insistence of his father, Clevinus embarked on a pilgrimage across Atallas. His father hoped it would teach him responsibility. Clevinus hoped to have fun.

AFter the death of his father in 4E:27, Clevinus succeeded to the Macrodonian throne as Jagontay XIII, though he did not inherit the crown of the Solitary Isles, which instead went to his aunt, Kyra Alariat.
Parvor

**Parvor** is the largest island in the Sunset Isles, and lies just off mainland Tempest. It is a bitterly divided place, with the north home to Velinthorac and his Cult of Balance, led by Lord Hierophant Girolas. The south, meanwhile, is under the dominion of the Brotherhood of Black Lies.

Lord Hierophant Girolas and the Church of Balance rule northern Parvor, including the city of Perist, and they rule even-handedly and lightly if at all, concentrating mainly on their service to Velinthorac. A few of the more practical members of the church handle the administrative duties in Perist and the Vale of Divination with the able assistance of a few like-minded thaumaturges.

The south of Parvor is occupied by the blackguards of the Brotherhood of Black Lies, and is mostly uninhabited outside of the military base known as Fort Doomguard. Sir Ansion Kaliburr is the military commander in Parvor and the ultimate authority in the south. All government is run along military lines: There is no civilian authority at all.

## Notable Locations

* Perist
* Vale of Divination
* Fort Doomguard
Lavinia Kuthutulu

## Biographical information

### Family

House KuthutuluOther Members
 include:
 Obed Kuthutulu (father)
 Wilbur Kuthutulu (brother)
 Zadok Kuthutulu (brother)
 Zendra Kuthutulu (sister)
 Onesiphorous Kuthutulu (brother)
 Maavu Arlintal (husband)

## Status

### Status

Alive

**Lavinia Kuthutulu** is the eldest daughter of Obed Kuthutulu.

In 4E: 27 she married Maavu Arlintal.
Red Hand

The **Red Hand** was a cult formed in the aftermath of the Great Fire of L'Trel in 4E:29. It quickly spread across the Crusader Lands in the following months.

The cult followed a perversion of the faith of the Red Lady, considering Wyrmissa an embodiment of their goddess.Working for the cult, an Orschan warlord named Azarr Kul gathered together a huge army in the Wyrmsmoke Mountains and used it to invade the Elsir Vale. He struck first at the town of Drelin's Ferry, completely destroying it. The horde continued to rampage through the vale, sacking settlements until they reached the fortified city of Brindol.

Eventually their advance was halted during the defense of Brindol, and the Iron Stoves infilitrated the Red Hand's base at the Fane of Wyrmissa, defeating High Wyrmlord Azarr Kul and scattering the remnants of the movement.

By 4E:30, most of the survivors coalesced under the leadership of the Knights of Redhand, who founded the Principality of Redhand under the protection of Zeech Lorchester.

## Known Faithful

* High Wyrmlord Azarr Kul
* Wyrmlord Koth
* Wyrmlord Saarvith
* Wyrmlord Ulwai Stormcaller
* Wyrmlord Kharn
* Cultist Torca
* B'Kruss
* V'juss
* Zuleikha al'Orscha
* Enoch Sloan
* Ogel Grim
Noor McAonghus

**Noor McAonghus** was born **Noor li'Kahnos**, of a Selvara community in northern Macrodonia, sometime after the conclusion of the War of the Kaarth King. During the reign of the Mokerian Emperor Tzu-Rhenu she joined the resistance to his rule, becoming a member of the Legion of Light where she became an acolyte of Prophet Girolan.

After the war, Noor stayed with Girolan's church as it weathered the Vaelkara War and served with him as the Legion fought with the Alliance of Atallas during the War of the Orcish Incursion. During this conflict, she met a young Crusader wizard named Aodh McAonghus. Eventually, the pair became lovers, marrying at the conclusion of the conflict.

The aftermath of the war was a stressful ordeal for Noor, as she lost her mentor, Girolan, to the Despoiler, her faith was shattered by the rise of the three Great Wyrms, and her husband Aodh lost his magical powers, plunging into a deep depression.

The couple moved to the Solitary Isles, taking advantage of a generous pension given to them by King Dovinio Alariat, son of the Legion of Light leader Duke Douglas Alariat. There, Aodh and Noor founded the Bridge Inn and raised numerous children.
Ruby Jade

**Ruby Jade** is a half-elf monk played by Marko.

## Biography

Ruby grew up in the Twilight Monastery, just outside the town of Diamond Lake. The monastery is a secluded, three-towered monument to Spluerian monks out of the distant west. Two score monks dwell with the monastery, dedicating themselves to a litany of exercises meant to perfect the body and spirit. The secretive monks hold dusk as the holiest of hours, and sonorous chants emit from the Twilight Monastery’s central courtyard when the night sky appears in the heavens.

The leader of the monastery is Izenfen the Occluded, a peerless masked combatant thought to be one of the wisest figures in the hills, and also Ruby's grandmother. Twenty years ago, miners from Diamond Lake launched an ill-fated invasion of the monks’ compound that left seven miners dead. Only a single member of the order perished - Imonoth, Izenfen’s beloved daughter, and Ruby's mother. The infant Ruby survived unharmed.

Immediately thereafter, Izenfen gathered a cadre of stealth assassins from the ranks of her best warriors and silently set them upon the surviving invaders who still milked wounds in the petty shacks along Diamond Lake’s waterfront. At an annual celebration called Darkstar’s Kiss, the monks of the Twilight Monastery recite from memory the names of all fifteen miners murdered on that night, reminding themselves to always remain vigilant to the encroachment of outsiders.

As she aged Ruby always wondered about the identify of her elven father, but it was a subject that Izenfen would never discuss, leading Ruby to speculate there was some connection between her father's identity and her mother's death.
House Makoulan

**House Makoulan** (known as **House Mecoram** in Mokerian) is the current Imperial family of Xin-Long-Tu, having succeeded House Incalin, roughly a thousand years ago.

Headed by Emperor Shang IV of Makoulan, the house's biggest rival is House Yatouli, who seized the throne from Makoulan for a period of several centuries until Makoulan regained their power roughly four hundred and fifty years ago.
Iccanti Dustreader

**Iccanti Dustreader** is a desert elf resident in Ashinana's Oasis. She is a long term companion of the ranger Karakas, and together the pair lead wealthy clients on hunting expeditions in the surrounding region.

In 4E:28 he attended the masquerade ball at Vestang Manor. Like many other guests she was drugged by Policrates and the other Cynidiceans but, thanks to a timely sleep spell, she was not taken away by Durakka's gang, unlike many others. After Karakas did not return from the Sunless Citadel, Iccanti set out to find him but never returned.
Nizaar al-Rasul

**Nizaar al-Rasul**, true name **Thal Usah-Karoff**, was the efreeti patron of Arturo diCalarno. He was bound to the ruins of Telar until the intervention of the Raiders of the Lost City, after which he escaped to rejoin his master, Zargon. He had the blade of Dunewalker stuck in his chest after an unsuccessful attack from Karalis Dunewalker, Abbad Khan's grandfather.

He was later encountered by the Raiders not far from Deep Cynidicea, guarding the Eye of Zargon for his master.
Porphyry House

The **Porphyry House** is a brothel in Scuttlecove. This elegant, squarish, two-story structure is constructed of dark purple and mauve porphyry. Four minarets rise from each of the building's four corners, and a central dome serves as a roof. The facade is decorated with several statues, bas-reliefs, and other carvings of handsome men and beautiful women striking lewd poses or engaged in various carnal activities. The doors themselves are fifteen feet tall, golden, and detailed carvings on their face depict a frenzied orgy.

In 4E:28, the heroes of Fort Makmon killed Matron Wulvera and the Demogorgon cultists that founded the Porphyry House. In exchange for timely assistance against the cultists, Tyralandi took over the Porphyry House.
Norro Wiston

**Norro Wiston** is town speaker of Drelin's Ferry.

The Town Speaker is a tall, balding man of about fifty who wears a neatly trimmed salt-and-pepper beard. A wealthy landowner whose family has been prominent in Drellin’s Ferry for generations, he’s a hard worker and keen businessman who comes by his fortune more or less honestly. Wiston has been Speaker (or head of the Town Council) for almost ten years, and in that time Drellin’s Ferry has enjoyed peace and prosperity.

The threat of an attack on the town is something that he is ill-suited to counter and he knows it, leaving him desperate to find help for the townsfolk.
Mokerian (language)

**Mokerian (language)** is the native tongue of the Mokerian people, but also spoken as a lingua franca across much of eastern Orspederia. It is a descendant of ancient Davorean and has also absorbed elements of Spluerian, Elvish and Dwarvish. The dialect spoken by Crusaders also includes vocabulary from Ralomish.
Kanadius

**Kanadius** is a Cynidicean and leader of the Brotherhood of Gorm.

This imposing human wears iron chain mail over a dark blue tunic. His gold mask depicts a bearded male with a stern gaze. His silver helmet is more ornate and has a protective visor.

Kanadius is stern-looking and kindly, preferring to outmanoeuvre opponents, but is brave if fighting is necessary. He is somewhat absent-minded with unimportant details, but not with major ones. He leads his men rather than orders them.

When the Raiders of the Lost City encountered him, they engaged he and his brothers in combat. Kanadius was heavily wounded, but escaped, vowing revenge.

They met again, months later. Kanadius' anger was mollified by the Raiders now becoming accompanied by Aletheius Gnosis, a member of the Brotherhood of Gorm, and the return of the Sword of Gorm.
Kaurophon Ashmantle

* As Kaurophon
* As Graymalkin

**Kaurophon Ashmantle** was a warlock with ties to the Cagewrights, but broke from them to strike out on his own. His brother Vervil, still loyal to the Cagewrights, betrayed and captured Kaurophon, polymorphing him into a cat. In this form, Kaurophon escaped Vervil, finding his way to the Tower of the Spellmason on the Spellmason estate. He adopted the name **Graymalkin**, ostensibly after Graymalkin Academy which he claimed as his alma mater and served Shera Torlak as her familiar, with her not suspecting his true identity.

They were separated after Shera was kidnapped by the Twisted Claw Society but had reunited by the time of her quest to rescue Zenith Splintershield.

When the heroes entered the Tower of the Smoking Eye, Kaurophon reverted to his true form. He insisted that he guide them to Occipitus but would later betray them in the final test of the Smoking Eye, trying to kill Mercy and through her death gain rulership of Occipitus.

His schemes failed, and he was killed by Renshu the Orschan.
Sablium Falcon

The **Sablium Falcon** is a priceless artwork made from sablium.

## Owners

Prior to 4E:23 it was owned by Prince Dalonus of Socorific, before it was stolen from him by Vella the Raven. Raoul the Crow was hired to recover it.

In 4E:28 it was in the possession of the Count Misael Castillo until it was stolen by the Raiders of the Lost City, who delivered it to Duke Gunrad Sallino.
Prosser

**Prosser** is a village in the Elsir Vale, in the north of the Crusader Lands. Located about halfway between Brindol and Hillwatch, Prosser is a quiet little place where the adventuring band known as the Six Blades retired some years ago. The former adventurers cleared a number of troublesome monsters from the woods to the west and brought a new prosperity to the town. The wizard Sardith is recognized as the leader of the band, but he usually leaves most affairs in the hands of his long-time companion Deillyr Starcloak. Deillyr runs the town’s taphouse and serves as the chief constable, judge, and troubleshooter.
Merial Eralith/Relationships

## Family

### Alduin Eralith

Alduin is Merial’s husband. The two love each other dearly and are shown to be very likeminded in the ways of tradition as well as being very protective of their daughter.

### Tessia Eralith

Tessia is Merial’s daughter and only child. Merial loves her daughter immensely, though her duties as a queen keep her from spending more time with her. Upon reuniting after her return to Elenoir, Merial was the first to arrive on the scene to embrace her daughter, refusing to let her go even after they returned to the palace. Merial is very affectionate towards her daughter, playing with her hair and smiling as she embraced her.

### Virion Eralith

Virion is Merial's father-in-law. While she has nothing but respect for her the former king, like her husband, she originally had different views than her husband's father. Like her husband, Merial was traditional and was skeptical of allowing a human child to resign in their kingdom. However, upon seeing her daughter's friendship with Arthur Leywin, Merial became more open minded like her father-in-law.

## Friends

### Arthur Leywin

Arthur is Tessia's best friend as well as her savior. While Merial was grateful of Arthur rescuing her daughter, she was skeptical of allowing him to remain in the Kingdom of Elenoir as Virion's disciple. However, upon seeing Tessia and Arthur's friendship, Meiral became more open minded and welcomed Arthur into her home, going as far as to ask him to think of her as a mother as they looked after him. Upon their reunion, Merial was more than happy to meet Arthur's parents as she believed it was long over due. During her daughter's time in Xyrus Academy, Merial became accepting of Tessia's feelings for Arthur and the possibility of him becoming her son-in-law.
Ramon the Burned

**Ramon the Burned** was the former lord of Fort Makmon in the Solitary Isles.

Ramon was a Vallistian who fought during the War of the Orcish Incursion. During the war, he suffered a debilitating injury that scarred his face. Since that day he had hidden from others. His former comrades in arms claimed the outcast had gone insane, though Thadeus Moonsong was more cautious and still counted Ramon as a friend.

During the war, Ramon had stumbled across a fragment of the Rod of Seven Parts. He had guarded it carefully from then on.

The Guardians of Aaqa wanted to reclaim the pieces of the Rod, and one of their agents tracked it to the Solitary Isles. When Aaera of Aaqa arrived in the Solitary Isles, Moonsong gathered a group of heroes to escort her to the fort, hoping to bargain with Ramon for the Rod.

They were too late. Ramon was already dead, killed by Orschans invading his keep from below.
Khemthan al'Tarith

**Khemthan al'Tarith** was the former captain of the Ducal Guard. He was a recent immigrant from Macrodonia, having served King Dovinio during the Despoiler's War.

He was killed by the werewolf Ganriel T'renhazaan during the wedding of Anwyn Arabani. After his death he was succeeded by Agmar Schwarzwald.
Red Lady

The **Red Lady** (*Nona Merah* in the Mokerian language) is the name given to the chief deity of Mokerianism. She is known as the Queen of Heaven, and to hold power over Life, Death, and Magic.

Her two consorts are Khor, the Emerald Warrior, and Talas, the Watcher. She has many children from these two pairings.

Kelirenna the Emancipator, once a high priestess of the Red Lady, defected to the worship of Wyrmissa. After the conquest of large portions of Orspederia by Wyrmissa, a religious movement emerged conflating the Red Lady with Wyrmissa. They were known as the Red Hand.

In Cauldron, the chief cleric of the Red Lady is Embril Aloustinai.
Nyral Niphils

**Nyral Niphils** is the moneychanger of Ashinana's Oasis.

In 4E:28 he attended the masquerade ball at Vestang Manor. Like many other guests he was drugged by Policrates and the other Cynidiceans before being abducted by Durakka and his kobold gang.

He was rescued a few days later by the Raiders of the Lost City.
Orcus

**Orcus** is the Demon Prince of Undead. Thousands of years ago he was worshipped by the ancestors of the Davoreans, before they switched to their Triumvirate.

He was the patron of Kyuss, the one-time Emperor of Splueria who became the Wormgod.

After a vision on Taboo Island, he granted his boon to Renshu the Orschan and Farvadin li'Knowlern.
Obsidian Obelisk

The **Obsidian Obelisk** was an ancient Cynidicean ruin located in the desert not far from Ashinana's Oasis. It was the subject of an archaeological dig by the Order of the Obsidian Eye, who used kidnapped Qardleean labour to uncover the obelisk.

The site was infilitrated by the Raiders of the Lost City, who freed the slaves, defeated the order, and recovered the Obsidian Eye.
Redflower Leaves

**Redflower Leaves** are crushed leaves from a tiny red bog flower are known for their ability to heighten hand-eye coordination.

## Effects

* Delivery: Ingested
* Addiction DC: 10
* Addiction Rating: Low
* Primary Effect: A creature under the effects of redflower leaves may spend all of their movement during their turn focus total attention on a single target. The user’s next attack made that round against the focused creature has a +2 bonus to the attack roll. This ability lasts for 10 minutes.
* Side Effects: None.
* Overdose: Taking a second dose before the effects of the first has worn off causes the user to be poisoned for 10 minutes.
* Crafting DC: 22
* Price: 300 gp
Episode 46

## Dawn's Ballad

**Dawn's Ballad** is the 46th episode of The Beginning After The End Webcomic and the 21st chapter of season 2.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Arthur Leywin
* Sylvie
* Reynolds Leywin
* Vincent Helstea
* Jameson

## Novel & Comic Differences

* The clean cut of the iron barrel is only in the comic.
* In the novel, Arthur calling Vincent "Uncle" isn't emphasized as much in trying to persuade Vincent to let him have the supposed cane.
Isle of Dread

The **Isle of Dread** is a semi-legendary island of infamous reputation, located somewhere south of Orspederia, yet north of Arak'ildmin. The first outsider to stumble on the island was Rory Barbosa, who left behind a cryptic journal of his discovery.

The native Yexacans live in the southeast of the island, protected from the dangers further inland by a great wall. Their villages comprise of Tanaroa, Mora, Panitube, Usi, Kirikuka, Dawa and Burowao, though there is another village, Mantru, located on the isle's central plateau.

The *Saucy Zendra*, captained by Jonath Lever, ran aground on its shore in 4E:28. The heroes of Fort Makmon were on board, and forced to land on the island to find supplies to repair the ship.

## Locations

* Badwall Isle
* Red Belcher Isle
* Ashfall Isle
* Skinrazer Rock
* Griff Isle
* Scorpion Isle
* Emerald Isle
	+ Rat's End
* Fireshriek Isle
* Blisterhill Isle
* Taboo Island
	+ Ruins of Thanaclan
Kopru

**Kopru** are amphibious, reptilian creatures with smooth, hairless bodies. Their upper body is roughly humanoid, with a head and two arms, whilst their lower body is eel-like and with the tail breaking into three fluke-like segments, each tipped with a claw. Their hands are webbed, and also with sharp claws. Small spikes also protrude from their shoulders and elbows. They have bulging, fish-like eyes and a tentacled, sphincter-like mouth.

The heroes of Fort Makmon encountered these creatures on the Isle of Dread twice: first while investigating the cause of a mysterious storm, and secondly when attempting to find their lost captain Jonath Lever.
Isle of the Crypts

The **Isle of the Crypts** is an island the Solitary Isles archipelago.

From the reign of King William I to the days of the Great Plague, the Isle of the Crypts served as the main burial ground of the Solitary Isles. Kings, nobles, and common folk were all interned here, the graves showing a vast range in opulence. Of note here are the Royal Catacombs, and the brooding Barak Tor, where the remains of the Ralurian Lord Necros were laid to rest fifty-odd years ago.
Rod of Seven Parts

The **Rod of Seven Parts** is an ancient artifact. Believed to be constructed by the Wind Dukes of Aaqa, they were scattered about the known world. The Guardians of Aaqa made it their life mission to hunt down the pieces, whererever they might be.

In 4E:27 one piece was discovered in Fort Makmon, in the possession of Ramon the Burned. It was acquired by Aaera of Aaqa, who gave it to her superiors in the Guardians of Aaqa.
Macrodonian

In the ancient, sunbaked lands of Macrodonia dwell the **Macrodonians**, a solemn and dignified people dedicated to their faith. Their rulers, known as Pharaohs, were once considered to be divine and, though the Macrodonians may have abandoned that belief, they still hold their royal family in quasi-religious awe. Though mostly of Olfolk blood, minor strains of Elven and Wistarni ancestry feature, especially among the upper class.

Macrodonians are great builders and artisans, especially in the medium of stone, and most visitors remember the land for the towering monuments and pyramids that dominate the skyline.

Macrodonians speak Macrodonian, a language with ancient roots, and use the Qardleean script. The language of their ancient ancestors once had its own complicated script consisting of pictograms but this is long forgotten and is now seen only on ancient tombs and ruined cities.

Outside of their homeland, Macrodonians exist in significant numbers in the Infinite Caliphate, Tempest and the Solitary Isles.
Khyron Bloodsworn

**Khyron Bloodsworn**, also known as **Khyron Bonestorm**, and born as **Khyron Fang**, is a member of the Brotherhood of Black Lies, an ally of Pierce McBrian and Captain of the Ducal Guard of the Solitary Isles for a brief period.

As a young man he was one of the soldiers who betrayed Ashraf the Orschan during the war against Wyrmissa.

He participated in Cauldron's Challenge of Champions in 4E:26, where his team, the Necrocants, went up against Shera Torlak and the Striders.

A year later he had been appointed as Captain of Bongenio's Ducal Guard, and with that position, he formed an army to assault Fort Makmon, assisted by Alurad Sorizan, Viirdran Daraqor, Skaven Umbermead.

He was felled by Zendra Kuthutulu during the battle but his body was never found, leaving his fate ambiguous. It seemed he survived by some means, however, Renshu the Orschan was contacted by the spirit of his grandfather, Tanji of Haru, who claimed to have been murdered by a still very-alive Khyron.
Striders

The **Striders** are an adventuring party operating in Cauldron.

Though they claim to be simply disinterested travellers from faraway lands, it is somewhat of an open secret that the Striders are dedicated agents of the Balance Wyrm Velinthorac.

The Striders in Cauldron comprise three members, and an additional, mysterious leader figure, known only as "Uncle", who remains in the shadows.

Half-brothers Fario Ellegoth and Fellian Shard hail from Parvor, but have dwelled in Cauldron for quite some time now. The third member, Shensen Tesseril is a beautiful, yet somewhat sheltered woman of elven descent raised on the Isle of Edlis. Her pointed ears, delicate features and dusky skin have prompted gossip that she is of "Drow" blood, but the fabled dark elves of myth have been extinct for over a millennia, and it would seem unlikely to find one in this day and age.

Shera Torlak teamed up with the Striders to compete in the Challenge of Champions held during Cauldron's Flood Festival.
Nazir al'Azrad

**Nazir al'Azrad** was a Ralurian active in the Infinite Caliphate during the Third Epoch. When his daughter, Aurelia bint Nazir, fell in love with the Caliph Firouz al'Algarin Nazir was enraged, and imprisoned his daughter in a crystal statue and placed the Caliph under a curse, transforming him into a beholder. In an effort to lift the curse, centuries later his fortress was infiltrated by the Raiders of the Lost City who engaged Nazir in a ferocious battle before defeating and killing him.
House Covendale

**House Covendale** date back to the Kingdom of the Solitary Isles that existed in the centuries after the fall of the Dark Warden. Led by the redoubtable old matriarch Lady Edith, the Covendales are dedicated to the Church of Ralom and are renowned for their piety.

Members include:

* Edith Covendale, Head of House.
	+ Garick Covendale, Edith's eldest son
		- Gwendolin Covendale, Garick's daughter
		- Giselle Covendale, Garick's daughter
	+ Gawain Covendale, Edith's second son
		- Marvin Covendale, Gawain's son
Hallir

**Hallir** is an Orschan of the Blood Rune tribe. Together with his lieutenants, Goomjaba and Bo, Hallir invaded the northern regions of the Crusader Lands in the aftermath of a great fire in the city of L'Trel. He layed siege to the Kratys Freehold, but his assault was interrupted by an adventuring party hired by Tarran Kratys to assist in the defence. Under the cover of night they secretly entered Hallir's camp and one of them, Tygon, slew the Orschan warrior as he slept.
Salaphrim al'Hezron

**Salaphrim al'Hezron** is one of the Council of Nine and a Master of Thaumaturgy.

Flamboyant and charming, the Qardleean thaumaturge Salaphrim also fulfils the role of Royal Mage to the Infinite Caliph, Ibn Sarrius V.

Salaphrim maintains residences in Qar Udel, Coronet and Perist and he and his fellow Master, Belsida de Lerid, are well known as lovers.

He has a familiar, a particularly intelligent cat named Mustafa and Salaphrim's most recent pupil is the Vallistian thaumaturge Isabella diCalarno. He also served as the sponsor for the adventuring group "Salaphrim's Five".
Thifirane Rhiavadi

Born in 3E:1061 in Cauldron, Lady **Thifirane Rhiavadi** is the last surviving member of House Rhiavadi. In the past, the Rhiavadis have been one of Cauldron's most powerful and important noble houses, but like the Tercival family, it has been in decline for the past few generations. Unlike the Tercival family, however, wise investments by her forebears have allowed Lady Thifirane Rhiavadi to live a life of luxury without much concern over gold.

The Rhiavadi family is old money, and Lady Thifirane Rhiavadi's considerable talent as a Transmuter ensures that her fortunes are extremely unlikely to wane any time soon. Aside from the occasional creation of a magical item for profit, Lady Rhiavadi is fairly reclusive and uninvolved in local politics. Lady Thifirane Rhiavadi is an unmarried woman entering into middle age, but she is rumoured to be Lord Vhalantru's lover. The town rumour mill considers it very likely that, in time, House Rhiavadi will be absorbed by House Vhalantru.

Confounding these rumors, however, in 4E:28 Lady Thifirane announced her engagement to Zadok Kuthutulu, a noble from the Solitary Isles.
Jalek's Flophouse

**Jalek's** is a former fish warehouse, converted into a flophouse when the waters of Diamond Lake turned foul. Lodging can be had for a mere 5 coppers a night, payable to a massive mute half-orc named Golot.

Jalek is seldom seen but lives in a roof apartment.

## Description

A rotten wood framework that supports a mazelike interior. Most rooms lack doors.

## Staff & Regulars

* Golot
* Jalek
Misael Castillo

**Don Misael Castillo** is the Count of Escudor. He is a rumoured dabbler in the eldritch arts, and feared throughout his domain for his dark knowledge. He was known to be shadowed at all times by the famed swordsman Armando Montego.

in 4E:28 he hosted a grand fiesta in Puerto Mia, along with a private party at his villa. These festivities were used by the Raiders of the Lost City to enter his villa, and abscond with the Sablium Falcon and a piece of the map to the fabled treasure of Salamanca.

He was defeated during an attempt to invade Ashinana's Oasis.
Salamanca

**Salamanca** is the name of a bandit believed to have buried a fabulous treasure before his death around 3E:998. The treasure contained, amongst other valuables, the Crook of San Hector. The map to this treasure was broken into four pieces, and eventually tracked down by the Raiders of the Lost City in 4E:28, who subsquently located and recovered the treasure.