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Salinkari

The Salinkari are giant snails that are used for transportation in Lunastra. They require a license to operate, and can move surprisingly fast. They are available for both purchase and rental.

Their shells are decorated, and in fact, there is an entire industry of artists in Lunastra that do art on snail shells. Their names usually match their decoration, but they respond to new names fairly quickly.

Alchemical uses of the slime have been highly researched in Lunastra. While to tourists, consumption and use of Salinkari slime is a weird tradition, to the people who live in Lunastra, it’s quite normal and beneficial. The best chefs can turn Salinkari Slime into flavor enhancing additions to their dishes or distilling it into potent alcohol, but it’s more practical use is in skin care. There are also those who have mastered the use of slime as a potion component, but, like with cooking, the process is difficult to ready slime for consumption.
Episode 15

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *A night in the Thorn manor provides little rest as the party sets out to make sense of the converging threads in Wheldon. They turn to the Thorns for their answers but must take care so as not to bite the hand that feeds.*
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Full recap coming soon!

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0sKJaUemw
Episode 13

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *Tension hangs in the streets of Wheldon, alive with the nightlife of debaucherous nobles and the hunt by the Wheldon Watch. As our heroes close in on the mysterious air genasi, will they be able to brave the storm?*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHnhIVdGXcA
Episode 24

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

This episode contains horror themes following the break, including blood and vampiric feeding that some may consider disturbing!

## Recap

> *The Strings of Fate must beware the swarm on horrid wings that pursue them over the city of Wheldon. The fate of the Undercity rests on the back of a soaring eagle... and one "subby" man.*
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## Featured Characters

### The Strings of Fate

* Azzurum Esen-Carr
* Lidara Mormaer
* Vincent Obra
* Renaer Neverember

### Returning

* Selk
* Aona
* Adelaide
* Tidus and Tidan
* Wolfgang
* Rowen
* Astrid Downs
* Tasha Thorn
* Doctor Neerja
* Jarlaxle Baenre
* Valentina Thorn
* Lady Allegra
* Rayna of Limon

### Mentions

* Doc Berry
* Cygnet

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ForCS6rolA8
Amulet

Around his neck, Vincent wears a golden amulet with a deep red, square-cut stone set in the center.

Some years back, Vincent put on a cursed amulet and, as a result, lost many years of his memory. From then on, Vincent traveled onward with the amulet occasionally speaking with him and, at times, possessing him to do it's bidding.

Vincent cannot remove the amulet. He has tried in the past, but forces prevented it, and it ended badly.

Of the two known voices in the amulet, Astera is the more harsh and mean voice.

Episode 21: Brilliant Diamonds and Wretched Gold

The amulet tells Vincent that it's here to help him, saying that it is responsible for many of his powers, such as the psychic blades and mantle of whispers. Vincent disagrees, saying he learned that on his, but the amulet asks - "Did you? Or could you just \*do it\* one day?" It asks if Vincent had ever met any other bard as powerful as he is, who could save a whole city. It says that Vincent is special, and that is why it is helping him. As a show of trust, the amulet offers Vincent a question. Although he thinks its a trick, Vincent asks for the amulet's true name - Astera. Astera continues to speak about how it is giving Vincent powers, and hints that some day it may make an offer to give him more as a patron. It also says that the deal that currently powers their arrangement was not made between Vincent and Astera, but between Vincent and Tu'eria.
Elliot Carr

Elliot Carr is an NPC played by Christian. He is Azzurum's adoptive father, and a smith. He is deceased at the time of the podcast.

## Description

### Personality

Elliot seems to be a good man, who values patience and doing things the right way. He sees beauty in creating things with his own hands.

## Biography

### History

Elliot Carr is a blacksmith. He was killed about five years ago by Azzurum's biological father, Ussu Esen.

### Goldstead Arc

Episode 3: Urgency and Frequency

While Azzurum listens to the tuning fork rung by Doc Berry, the repetitive sound soon turns into the ringing sound of a hammer against an anvil. He remembers sitting in his adoptive father's smithy, watching him create a dagger. Azzurum had been asking for nearly a year now to see what he does and to have a weapon of his own, but Elliot always said no. Now, however, he had invited him to watch the process as he crafts a dagger.

Finish up, Elliot passes the dagger to Azzurum, asking him what he thinks. Azzurum is able to point out a small flaw - nearly imperceptible. Elliot tells him that this dagger isn't his to keep, but its a model. He then says its time for Azzurum to learn the ins and outs of the forge. If he wants a dagger, he will have to make it himself. Azzurum is eager to get started, but his father insists they start from the beginning. He tells Azzurum that in the end, he is not trying to teach him to make a dagger - he is teaching him that there's beauty in making something with your own hands, and there's beauty in doing things the right and thorough way.

Episode 5: A Camaraderie of Closed Books

In an attempt to live up to his new goal of being an "open book," Azzurum tells the group of his father Elliot's death at the hands of his biological father five years ago, and says that he still feels guilty, that he should have been able to prevent it.

## Trivia

*In progress! Feel free to add info here.*
Mistress

The Mistress is an NPC played by Christian. She is the patron of Azzurum Esen-Carr.

## Biography

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 20: A Malediction of Red and Gold

As Azzurum speaks with the Hunstmaster, the Huntsmaster explains that the contract from the Mistress is different this time, an open contract with no singular target. The Mistress had determined that Wheldon was about to become a hotspot for extraplanar activity, and "hunters" in the surrounding areas are being called in to deal with any creatures that cross the veil.

As he reads and signs the contract, Azzurum asks if he will be able to meet the Mistress. The Huntsmaster says it is not impossible, but Azzurum would need to come "where we are." He commends Azzurum for the work he has already done, and says that is a good start to building up good credit to see her. He says he will put in a good word and submit the paperwork to HR (a LOT of paperwork).
Nat

Nat is an urchin child in Ciniath, who befriended the party.

## Description

### Appearance

Nat is a human girl, tall and skinny for her age. She is deaf and communicates with her friends by using a sign language that she invented.

### Personality

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Biography

### History

Nat was the leader of the group of street urchins that included her friends Squiddly and Jenks.

## Trivia

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Quotes

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Nat
Felix

Felix is an NPC portrayed by Christian, who serves as a liaison for the Peacekeepers.

## Description

### Appearance

Felix is a lithe man of elven heritage, wearing a shirt and vest tucked into pants tucked into boots with spurs. He also wears a hat, and is "fairly attractive."

## Biography

### Goldstead Arc

Episode 5: A Camaraderie of Closed Books

The party meets Felix on their second day of travel out of Goldstead. Felix is sleeping against the side of his cart and Bonnie wakes him up. They transport the prisoners from Bonnie's cart to Felix's, and Felix goes through the formal recognition of the transfer. As part of the recognition, he accidentally reveals that Bonnie's full name is "Bonnie O'Donogan." Frustrated, Bonnie tells Felix that they had requested their last name to be expunged from the record. Felix apologizes, saying he never got the memo and makes a note to himself for the future.

## Trivia

* Felix "almost lost an ear to bandits the other day, but didn't."
Rowen

Rowen is an NPC played by Christian. She is a tinkerer and inventor, and a member of the Tempest of the Unheard.

## Description

### Appearance

Rowen has silver crackling skin like an icy crystal, sharp features and white hair. She wears loose clothing covered by overalls, and some crystals have torn through the clothes themselves. One of their legs is a custom prosthetic, decorated with crystals.

### Personality

Rowen is very smart and inventive. She is also a bit messy and untidy, leaving trails of plans and tools behind her as she works.

## Biography

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

When the party arrives at the makeshift headquarters of the Tempest of the Unheard, Rowen answers the door. Astrid notes that Rowen is a talented inventor and tinkerer, and she is working on a way to get the civilians out of the city quickly.

Episode 23: Much Ado About Submersibles

Rowen gives a report on her progress on a plan for getting the people out of Wheldon. They had noticed that something - some force - was preventing the monsters from following people into the undercity, but they don't think that protection will last forever. One option is to send people in armored carts along the roads as far as they can go, but the better option would be to open the storm shutters under the bridge and send people up the river underwater. The Strings of Fate say that they know someone who had made a submersible (which is better than Rowen's idea of "water-goer-under") - Jarlaxle. Rowen wants to talk to them as it would accelerate the timeline and get people out of here sooner.
Fazenda Depressão (1ª Temporada)

## 1ª Temporada

A **primeira temporada** de A Fazenda Depressão começou a ser exibida no dia 28 de abril de 2020 pelo canal Diva Depressão no YouTube.

A temporada é apresentada por Eduardo Camargo e Filipe Oliveira, o casal comanda o reality dentro e fora do jogo onde semanalmente exibiam lives no YouTube como episódios do reality virtual.

Na temporada oito peões foram anunciados para entrar diretamente na fazenda enquanto que dois iriam para o Celeiro de Vidro competir por uma vaga na fazenda. Os participantes o Celeiro de Vidro eram Ciduxa e Saulo, sendo Ciduxa a mais votada para entrar na fazendo se tornando assim oficialmente uma peoa.

Nos episódios semanalmente os peões realizavam provas onde o ganhador era eleito o fazendeiro de semana e indicava alguém para a roça, mais um ou dois peões são indicados pelo resto da casa formando assim a roça. Na roça o publico vota em quem deve ser eliminado da fazenda.

No final do programa, Bloguerinha Horta foi a mais votada pelo público e consagrada a grande vencedora da primeia temporada de A Fazenda Depressão, deixando Ciduxa como a vice-campeã e Fadinha da Fazenda como a terceira colocada.
Swords of Fortune

The Swords of Fortune used to be a group of prominent adventurers that now all have their own lives. There have been two instances where the amulet controlled Vincent and attacked someone, and both times were members of the Swords of Fortune.

Two are currently deceased, one of which was named Agandour.
O'Donogan Gang

A gang run by Denton O'Donogan that currently runs the town of Goldstead.

## Description

The O'Donogan Gang are not honorable criminals, choosing instead to just take what they want. They've been terrorizing the area around Goldstead in the Painted Valley for some time. Recently, they burned down the sheriff's office in Goldstead and ran the sheriff out of town, and they now have free reign there.

Denton O'Donogan will take just about anyone who can swing a sword of wield a gun into the gang. Although the members can be quite cowardly and fighting is not their strong suit, the Gang's strength is in their numbers - as soon as you squash some, more spring up. There are about thirty at the main camp at Hannigan's Bluff, but there are many more throughout the valley. The members of the gang seem enthusiastic about their leader, and they are social with each other.

## Camp at Hannigan's Bluff

The main O'Donogan Gang camp is at Hannigan's Bluff. This is a rock outcropping in the forest, with the cliff hanging over the road of the Golden Route. The camp is cluttered, with scattered tents and a central campfire. The woods around the camp are patrolled by scouts, and riddled with traps that are designed to alert the gang to intruders (bear traps, sound traps, trip wires, etc.).

## Tolls

The O'Donogan Gang exacts "tolls" from travelers in the Painted Valley. For example, Doc Berry's bag of arcane instruments is taken for his failure to pay a toll.

Aona Esen also had a run in with a group taking tolls. Although the gang attacked first, Aona killed half of them, and left the other half in a terrible state, unable to fight. They didn't just have physical damage, but some came back with ruptured eardrums or fearing god. Denton is not one to take a defeat like this lightly, especially since it was just one man who killed so many. Groups loyal to the gang are all on the lookout for the genasi, seeing this as an opportunity to gain favor and secure a spot in the main O'Donogan Gang camp. Kerry, when telling this information to the party, also mentions that they did not target Azzurum just because he was an air genasi, but because the people who reported Azzurum's presence to him were absolutely certain that Azzurum has the same face as the air genasi in question.

## Known Members

* Denton O'Donogan
* Kerry
* Riley
* New Hannigan's Bluff patrol
* Experience Hannigan's Bluff patrol
* Female Minotaur with the double-barreled shotgun
* Hannigan's Bluff camp leader
* tabaxi captured by Bonnie
* elf captured by Bonnie
* gnome captured by Bonnie

1. ↑ Episode 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0PxTtugfU
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvl3Dlz0P84
3. ↑ Episode 5
Episode 16

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *Adelaide is uncharacteristically late to the Thorn Manor, and worry has set into our heroes. As they delve into the Undercity once more, are they ready for who or what may lie ahead?*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaqgabvjHIc
User238712

Unknown

User238712, or simply User is Windsor Rachelle's alter-ego.

## Personality

Almost nothing is known about User. They seem to get irritated very quickly and is very talented in gaining access to peoples private information very quickly, anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. User seems to have one goal; to verify and reveal Windsor's true identity. They do not like it when their time is wasted, only speaking to people to gain info.

## Connections with Windsor

User is seemingly Wind's alter-ego, using him to hid behind and to try to trick the members of the group into thinking he was on their side.
Tyron Thorn

Tyron Thorn was an NPC played by Christian. He was the personal assistant to Valentina Thorn and had a massive crush on her.

## Biography

### History

*In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 19: A Toast to Unity

While speaking with Jarlaxle Baenre of possible suspects for who stole the stone, Tyron's name is mentioned, as he has access to the Thorn manor and is blond.

Later, Azzurum finds Tyron who is sitting at their table. He questions Tyron about who he should be looking out for, and implies that Tyron himself might be a problem. Tyron looks nervous, and asks if he had somehow gotten off on the wrong foot with Azzurum, or had offended him in some way. Azzurum responds vaguely that "you could just say I'm onto something" and then stands and leaves.

After the toast, the mind-controlled Tyron pulls a gun on Azzurum and shoots him, but Azzurum ducks under the table.

Episode 20: Malediction of Red and Gold

As Tyron's bullet flies towards Azzurum, time stops as Azzurum consults with the Huntsmaster. Azzurum is able to move out of the way of the bullet while he's in this stopped time. As Lidara moves to intercept Tasha and Valentina, Azzurum squares off against Tyron, drawing him towards the eastern balcony. Tyron tries to take another shot, but his gun jams. Frustrated and still motivated by the spell, he drops the gun and instead pulls a poisoned black dagger. The dagger drips a sizzling liquid as he makes a strike against Azzurum, but Azzurum shrugs off the worst of the poison's affects. Unable to pull away from Tyron, Azzurum instead pulls him closer and launches them both off of the edge of the balcony. As they fall, Azzurum launches an Astral Hook back up the balcony and kicks Tyron off of him. Tyron falls to his death, while Azzurum is pulled back to safety.

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

When examined, the ledger that was taken from Tyron's office is a list of transactions for two drugs known as Elysian Lily and Crimson Lily. Resupplies were handled by Valentina.

## Relationships

### Valentina Thorn

It is well-known in the gossip circles that Tyron has a crush on his employer, Valentina.
Episode 6

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *Our heroes find respite in the sybaritic town of Wheldon built upon the crystal waters of the River Allura. With Ansyrian territory ahead, questions abound. In this den of luxury, will they find the answers they’re looking for?*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdgmix0VJlU
Blood Knights

The assassin's guild that Lidara Mormaer joined at age ten. Lidara was exiled at age 18 when she brought danger to the guild. The Blood Knights are a part of the Zhentarim network. Most members of the guild are born into it, and begin training at a young age. Lidara is unusual in having been brought in later.

## Known Members

### Chaol

Lidara's ex-boyfriend and a shitty dude. He trained together with Lidara when they were young. He was a very caring and encouraging person, and eventually, he becomes Lidara's best friend. Lidara and Chaol loosely started "dating" when Lidara was fifteen, and this relationship continued for the next three years, until Lidara was exiled from the Blood Knights.

The Strings of Fate met Chaol again when they were sent on a mission up north. Chaol was on an opposing mission for the Blood Knights, and when that conflict came to a head, Chaol chose his own mission over Lidara's life, and stabbed her. Later, Chaol tried to get himself back into Lidara's good graces, saying that Lidara was powerful and strong and that he still had feelings for her. Lidara refused, realizing that she would never be able to trust him the same way she once had.

Now that the Blood Knights are under new leadership, it is unknown if Chaol is the leader.

### Cymeria

Cymeria is a very happy and bubbly person - the opposite of Lidara. When Lidara first joined the Blood Knights, Cymeria came up to her first and basically forced Lidara into friendship. Lidara went along at first, but they ultimately grew to become really good friends. It was good for Lidara to have another girl friend that she could talk to about things and know that she has her back.

Cymeria was an ally during the siege of Ciniath, and (as far as we know) is still alive and well.

### Mikarym

Mikarym is "a lot." He is very fiery and sarcastic, and he and Lidara got into a lot of arguments because he knew how to push her buttons. Eventually, their hatred and annoyance with each other calmed, and they became friends despite the rocky start.

Mikarym was an ally during the siege of Ciniath, and (as far as we know) is still alive and well.

### Hydris (deceased)

Hydris found Lidara when she was ten, and took her under his wing as a trainee of the Blood Knights. He taught her the basics, and for a time she considered him a father figure. Later, however, she realized that she was really just a pawn to him, and he did not actually care for her.

While in Ciniath, Hydris attempted to hunt Lidara down. At this point, he was a shell of his former self. Lidara killed Hydris during the final battle with Manshoon, sending him careening into the Astral Sea.
Freya and Bri

The story of Freya and Bri is told by Bonnie O'Donogan in Episode 5 as the group rests in a clearing full of pink chrysanthemums.

## Legend of Bri and Freya

There is a young florist named Freya (she/they), who is a caretaker of the flowers in a clearing near her village. She watches over them carefully, tending them at all hours of the day. The legend says that she knew each and every flower down to the last petal and the length of their stems. One day, she noticed some new flowers springing up at the edge of the field - pink chrysanthemums. She followed the path of flowers to a clearing where she saw a figure. When they were spotted, the figure fled into the forest and Freya followed, curiosity getting the best of her when she noticed that the pink chrysanthemums sprang up at the figure's feet as they ran.

The figure was revealed to be a faerie by the name of Bri (she/they). Bri says that they had been watching Freya tend to the flowers, and they were taken by the beauty of one particular flower. She then asked Freya if she could take the most beautiful flower home with her. Freya agreed, and picked the flower that she believed to be the most beautiful. When she handed it to Bri, Bri smiled but said it was not the flower she was thinking of. Day after day they got to know each other, dancing and singing songs with each other. At each visit, Freya would gift Bri a flower, but Bri would say it is not the one.

Over time, the flower field grew smaller and smaller until no more flowers remained, but the path of chrysanthemums grew larger and larger. Bri still requested the most beautiful flower, and Freya responds sadly that there are no flowers to give - what did she mean? Bri takes Freya by her hand and says, "This one." And with that, it is said that Bri led Freya down the trail of chrysanthemums back to her home in the Feywild, and because of this pink chrysanthemums are seen as symbols of love and good fortune in Vandric communities. They are a symbol of where our world and the Feywild overlap, and where Freya and Bri are dancing.
Episode 8

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes, but is not limited to gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *With the promise of a ball on the horizon, our heroes seek to prepare themselves for the coming week. However, as they continue their stay in Wheldon, their entanglements become slightly more complicated...*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l\_CP8mbnh-k
Goldstead

Goldstead is a small town meant only to be a brief spot of respite for travelers on the Golden Route. It is described by some as dirty and smelly, but apparently you get used to it if you live there long enough. The populace is mixed, with known inhabitants showing not only human and elven heritage but also orcish, gnomish, halfling, dwarven, and a type of cat-folk (probably tabaxi). Boots are the predominant footwear.

Goldstead used to have a sheriff, but they were run out of town by the O'Donogan Gang. The town is now essentially lawless and is preyed upon by the gang. However, the citizens of the town have banded together to form The Resistance - a (literally) underground group that aim to rid the town of the Gang.

The majority of the town is burned down or destroyed during the raid led by the female minotaur in Episode 4.

## Landmarks

(prior to destruction of town)

* Saloon, run by gnomish barkeep Trillo - whot up by the O'Donogan Gang in Episode 1
* General store, run by Crumbly
* Sheriff's Office. burnt down by O'Donogan Gang
* Church of the Morninglord, destroyed
* Doc Berry's office
* Stables
* Barbershop

## Residents

* Doc Berry - orcish doctor
* Trilo - gnomish barkeep
* Crumbly - dwarven general store owner
* Morrigan - works at stables
* Bill - works at the barbershop
* unknown halfling resident, and their cat-folk spouse
* Eliza Smith - older woman
* Haley - from down the street
Stone of Golorr

The Stone is one of the keys to opening the vault which holds the money stolen by Dagult Neverember. Although the Strings of Fate promised to give the stone to Jarlaxle Baenre, they instead left it in the care of Durnan.

The stone is fleshy, with three eyes, and is inhabited by an Aboleth. The party stole the stone and one eye from Manshoon, bargained with Jarlaxle for the second, and received the third from Xanathar in exchange for getting him a new fish.

It is important to note that the Stone is not the actual key - it simply stores knowledge. Aboleths are creatures that existed in the very beginning of Aphra, before the planes were split apart and when gods were still walking Aphra. It potentially stores a lot of very important and powerful information as a result.

At one point, the Stone talked to the party, giving them a warning not to enter the vault.

As of Episode 19, Jarlaxle has tracked the party to Wheldon to retrieve the Stone. It has gone missing from Durnan's care, and there is a hole in Durnan's memory. The party insists that they do not have the Stone, but Jarlaxle has definitively traced it to Wheldon. In exchange for Jarlaxle calling off his threat to the genasi family, the Strings of Fate agree to help him locate the Stone.

1. ↑ Episode 19
2. ↑ Tavern chat on Discord with Chris, May 15, 2021
3. ↑ Episode 19
Vajra Safahr

Vajra Safahr. Art by Chris (@arcanegold on Twitter)

A veritable prodigy of the arcane arts, Vajra Safahr (she/her) is the Blackstaff and Archmage of Waterdeep, in charge of its defense and the staff of the same name. She has also recently been placed as the temporary headmaster of the Magist’s Academy.

A powerful caster and a kind leader, Vajra’s talent is only surpassed by her concern for the citizens of Waterdeep. The responsibility of the Blackstaff is heavy, but she’s risen to the task on many occasions.

A fast friend to the Harpers and a right hand to the Open Lord, Vajra is well connected with the goings-on in the city and has recently taken a plucky group of adventurers under her charge as her “officially unofficial” investigative hands.

When she isn’t reviewing documents on the amount of components needed for the first years’ potion classes or approving Force Gray movements in regards to humanitarian aid in the surrounding villages, Vajra can be found enjoying a book and a cup of tea, almost always with the Blackstaff close to her side.

## Appearances

### Episode 1: Welcome to the Painted Valley

In Episode 1, it is mentioned that Vajra is the one who suggested the party seek out Doc Berry as a solution to Azzurum's "parasite."
Episode 9

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes, but is not limited to gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

This episode also contains themes relating to religious trauma. These themes are revealed through exposition throughout the episode, but some scenes in the Church's dungeon may be difficult to listen to for some viewers, such as the ending scene in particular which starts at 1:43:00 and continues to the end.

## Recap

> *With Lidara apprehended by the Knights of the Morninglord, our heroes' pleasant stay in Wheldon is turned into a desperate rescue effort. As the consequences of witchcraft are made evident, will Vincent and Azzurum be able to face the holy light of the Morninglord?*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxMLtK14OeQ
Chaol

Lidara's ex-boyfriend. He is not a villain, just a real shitty dude.

Chaol is an old love interest from Lidara's backstory.

Chaol was a member of the Blood Knights. At first, he and Lidara were just acquaintances, but they discovered they had a lot in common. They train together, and she discovers he is a very caring and encouraging person. Eventually, he becomes her best friend, and she feels that he helps her a lot. When Lidara grows up more, she realizes that the feelings she has for him are more than simple friendship, and that Chaol had had a crush on her for a long time. When Lidara was fifteen, Chaol took the initiative and they loosely started "dating." This relationship continued for the next three years, until Lidara is exiled from the Blood Knights.

The Strings of Fate met Chaol again when they were sent on a mission up north with Dresden. Chaol was on an opposing mission, and when that conflict came to a head, Chaol chose his own mission over Lidara's life, and stabbed her. Later, Chaol tried to get himself back into Lidara's good graces, saying that Lidara was powerful and strong and that he still had feelings for her. Lidara refused, realizing that she would never be able to trust him the same way she once had.
Episode 17

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *Through the rusted metal streets of the Undercity, our heroes are outnumbered by persistent pursuers. With a powerful new ally in tow, will our heroes be able to keep the family of water genasi out of the clutches of the Knights of the Morninglord?*
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1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snl8mq4KKHQ
Painted Valley

The Painted Valley is a beautiful landscape of rolling plains, stretching across northern Ansyr and the Starlight Sovereignty. The plains are full of nature but also full of beasts, as giant monsters live below the surface. Fashion in the Painted Valley is cowboy-esque, occasionally venturing towards pirate.
Tu'eria

**Tu'eria** is an NPC, and is the main person stuck in Vincent's amulet. They are originally from the Feywild, but escaped and now consider themselves more of a wanderer than an archfey, like their parents were.

## Description

### Appearance

Tu'eria has violet skin and long, pointed ears. They have amethyst horns and ruffled hair. When Vincent meets them in the amulet, they're under 3' tall, though were larger and older when Vincent met them in dreams previously. Their clothing is simple.

## Biography

### Early Life

[Born in the Feywild; escaped even though it was difficult. Met and befriended the other adventuring party, including Rosenove Singe. Ended up being betrayed and trapped in the amulet, where they've been for 18 years now.]

## Trivia

* Astera says that the deal that currently powers their arrangement was not made between Vincent and Astera, but between Vincent and Tu'eria. (E21)

## Episode Appearances

Episode 62 Pt. I: Lilac

1. ↑ Episode 62, part 1
Jenks

Jenks is an urchin child in Ciniath, who befriended the party.

## Description

### Appearance

Jenks is a human with a somewhat stocky build. He has dark skin, and his hair is a darker shade of brown than his skin, cut almost down to the roots.

### Personality

Despite being shy around strangers, Jenks is brave and fiercely defends his friends.

## Biography

### History

Squiddly was part of the group of street urchins that included his friends Nat and Squiddly. He communicated with the deaf Nat using a sign language Nat had invented.

## Trivia

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Quotes

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Jenks
Wolfgang

Wolfgang is an NPC played by Christian. He is a member of the Tempest of the Unheard.

## Description

### Appearance

Wolfgang is a fire genasi. He is large, a mass of muscle and fat standing over seven feet tall. He has dark skin with what looks like flame and magma seeping through fissures in his body. He has a bright, sharp smile, ember eyes, and hair like a bonfire. He wears steel gauntlets that are red hot and burning from within.

### Personality

Wolfgang is friendly, polite, and enthusiastic. He seems to be on good terms with the other members of the Tempest of the Unheard, and he eagerly joins in the fight to help people. He is tidy and helpful, working with Rowen to keep things in order as she works.

## Biography

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 21: Brilliant Diamonds and Wretched Gold

As Lidara prepares to shoot the fanged noble, their head is blown clean off - Bonnie emerges, revolver smoking, with Wolfgang beside her.

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

Wolfgang assists in the fight against the vampires. He protects Vincent when Vincent is dazed from the hypnotic effect of the gold in the alley, and lands the final blow on both a vampire and the pool of blood that was puppet-ing Lidara. As they leave the battle, Wolfgang introduces himself, and says that they should meet under less dangerous circumstances, but it's nice to see them again all the same.

While the party goes to retrieve the genasi family and their other friends from the Thorn Manor, Wolfgang escorts the other survivors they had found to the undercity before returning to Wheldon proper and meeting the party halfway and accompanying them back.

Episode 23: Much Ado About Submersibles

Wolfgang is a part of the meeting with the Strings of Fate and Astrid and Rowen. Otherwise, he assists Rowen by cleaning up behind her as she works.
Aquaine People

## Mentions

### Episode 22

Vincent calls Doc Berry by way of Sending, briefly explaining that the lower planes were bleeding into Wheldon and asking for any help. Doc Berry casts Sending back, saying that he had been to Wheldon to treat some "interesting rot" on the head of the families there. He also says that the Wheldon area has always had a history of extraplanar activity, and he recommends asking the Aquaine people, since they had been able to keep the bleed at bay.

Vincent doesn't know much about the Aquaine people, but has he thinks about the time they've spent in Wheldon, he thinks about the clocktower, which hasn't rung since they entered town.

### Episode 23

Selk tells Azzurum that the Aquaine people were the indigenous people of the western coast of Aphra, where Wheldon and the Sovereignty now are. The Aquaine people are long gone, and although Selk has a bit of a connection with them (the symbols of Umberlee in her home), Astrid would be their best bet for finding out more information.

Astrid explains that the Aquaine people were forced out of their lands by the Starlight Sovereignty, but generally, this area used to be a settlement for indigenous worshipers of Umberlee. At the time, they didn't have the clocktower, but they did have the bell. Then, when Wheldon was built, the people of Wheldon moved the bell into the clocktower in "remembrance" of the Aquaine people, and they've left it up to keep up appearances even as they've shoved those people down into the undercity.

The bell originated as an artifact from the worship of Umberlee. In this area where Wheldon now stands was one of the Vandric trees - a tree planted by one of the primordial gods - and left in that tree was a bell. The tree itself was said to be gorgeous, with vibrant leaves in hues of blue, and the fruit was full of juice, or a water of life, that sustained the Aquaine people. They would ring the bell to give thanks to Umberlee and ask for her protection. When the Aquaine people were forced out, the tree wilted, and Wheldon was built on top of it.
Party Level-Up Choices

## Levels by Episode

 11 | 22 -

* Mystic Arcanum: Choose one 6th-level spell from the warlock spell list as this arcanum. You can cast your arcanum spell once without expending a spell slot. You must finish a long rest before you can do so again.
	+ Soul Cage
* Spells Known increased to 11
* 5th Level Spell Slots increased to 3

## Lidara Mormaer

### Level 11

* HP increases to 65
* Reliable Talent: Whenever you make an ability check that lets you add your proficiency bonus, you can treat a d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10.

## Renaer Brandhart

### Level 11

* HP increases to 105
* Improved Divine Smite: Whenever you hit a creature with a melee weapon, the creature takes an extra 1d8 radiant damage.
* Gains third 3rd Level Spell Slot
Elysian Lily

Elysian Lily is a drug that is a potent upper. It is popular in underground trading, and originated in Wheldon.

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New The ledger that Vincent retrieved from Tyron Thorn's office is a list of transactions, listing names and amount paid and quantity of product. The first half is all for a substance called Elysian Lily, but the second half is for a different product called Crimson Lily. It notes that Valentina Thorn was in charge of obtaining resupplies. Lidara provides basic information on the product.
Episode 18

## Content Warning

Due to the nature of the improvisation, the content displayed within may be considered uncomfortable or triggering to some viewers. This includes: gore, body horror, themes of depression, dissociation, and anxiety.

## Recap

> *At the center of town lies a clock tower that ascends hundreds of feet above the lively streets of Wheldon. Inside of its head, adorned in metal hands, the event of the season is taking place. Everybody who's anybody will be in attendance, and our heroes have quite the invitation.*
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Full recap coming soon!

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83-nx8aw3xc
Troll Skull Tavern

Troll Skull Tavern was a tavern in Ciniath owned by the Strings of Fate. It was purchased with funds from Mirt the Moneylender.

## Employees

* Ella - part of Jarlaxle's crew
* Pearson - grizzled old chef
* Nazareth - ivory white tiefling with powers that allowed him to summon strange food from the Plane of Gluttony. Vincent taught him to speak Common.
* Landen - kid with a mint green bowl cut who made amazing drinks but was nervous all of the time. He had a crush on Lidara.
* Gertruda - old dwarven lady
* Snarf - small kobold who really loved candles
Marmaduke

Marmaduke is a cat that was found in the Tavern in Ciniath when the Strings of Fate moved in.

## Description

### Appearance

*In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

### Personality

*In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Biography

### History

 Marmaduke is a cat that was found in the Tavern in Ciniath when the Strings of Fate moved in. Of the party, Azzurum did the best animal handling checks to win Marmaduke over. Marmaduke is currently living with Davil.

## Trivia

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Quotes

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*
Centralized Carrier Guild

The Centralized Carrier Guild, or CCG, is the official postal service of Four of the five nations (excluding the Primeval Wilds, as their fairly isolationist and have their own messengers should need arise). The CCG is a bid by the world leaders to increase communications internationally.

The CCG was founded by Featherfolk, starting small until eventually becoming what they are today: a collection of some of the best flying postal workers in all the nations. It allows people from across the nation to get their letters and parcels delivered with expedience (as long as the recipient is also registered with the guild).

While local courier services still exist for local deliveries, and they usually are quite quick, none of them are particularly centralized. There has been a push to integrate these local courier services with the CCG.
Kingdom of Ansyr

In the center of the nations of Aphra, the Ansyrian monarchy stands strong, holding fast the traditions of old while the Church of the Morning Lord slowly emerges as a force of its own.

## **History**

Ansyr was formerly the strongest of the nations, but is now losing power to the Veran Principalities.

Previously, the Archmage was based in Ansyr, but when they moved to create the Starlight Sovereignty, the Archbishop of the Church of the Morninglord rose to fill that vacuum.

## **Government**

Ansyr is a Religious Monarchy. Nominally, King Philben Ansyr the Xth is the head of state, and his secular government is based out of the Crown City of Shield. However, the Archbishop of the Church of the Morninglord now holds almost equal power, based out of Gharla.

## **Description**

### Culture

The culture of Ansyr is focused on tradition old traditions, and they are resistant to new technology, new magic, and changes towards modernity.

Ansyrian fashion is based on Western Europe and medieval fashion, fitting for the emphasis on nobility.

Religious art is the most valued. Their architecture emphasizes the light and warmth in reference to the Morninglord. The church's decor and art is opulent, but that opulence is meant to show respect and reverence for their god.

### Magic

Notably, it is illegal in Ansyr to use any magic that is not granted by the Morninglord. Those who use magic are hunted by the Church of the Morning Lord, condemned as witches, and sentenced to either death or the permanent removal of their access to magic and casting.

### Religion

There are only two accepted religions in the Ansyrian Monarchy - the Church of the Morninglord and the Mother Night. There is a small segment of the population who feel that the Mother Night should also be removed from the country's religious canon, but at this point she is too well entrenched for her power to be disputed.

## **Notable Settlements**

* The Crown City of Shield
* The Holy City of Gharla
* Lunastra
* Greensborough
* Wheldon

## **Trivia**

* WIP

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRKGYixoN1c
Garrick Landstone

Garrick Landstone is the leader of Invictus Tome.

He had four lieutenants called the Hands of Garrick.

* Hand of Flame (deceased) - red tiefling woman killed by SOF in final battle
* Hand of Slaughter (deceased) - has the same patron as Azzurum, and Azzurum was given a contract to kill them. They were part of a series of attacks on villages.
* Hand of Execution (deceased) - their first contract. In charge of making flesh golems.
* Hand of Persuasion - still at large. Warlock who deals with deception, influencing the mind, and disguise. Their specialty is destabilizing local governments.
Astrid Downs

Astrid Downs is an NPC played by Christian. She is the leader of the Tempest of the Unheard.

## Description

### Appearance

Astrid is a water genasi with teal hair in tight braids, a large powerful build, and a coat more suited for a pirate captain than the leader of a resistance. The coat has brass buttons and a stylish design, although the material itself is worn and rough. She is heavier set with scars across her face, and one eye that is missing a pupil.

## Biography

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

The party reunites with Astrid at the Tempest of the Unheard's makeshift headquarters in the undercity. Astrid fills them in on the general situation, and asks them to assist with solving the overall problem and getting the civilians out. Astrid also says that they were initially wary of the Strings of Fate after they had heard they were staying with the Thorns, but Bonnie dissuaded them of that.

Later, Lidara assists Astrid in chopping vegetables and preparing food. Lidara asks how long Astrid has been in the area, and Astrid explains they do not live in Wheldon but have been in the general area for a few years. She then asks Lidara if Lidara has a sibling, as she reminds her of someone she knew a long time ago - they have the same smile. Lidara questions her further, and Astrid says that she used to be "more acquainted" with the Church of the Morninglord, though not of her own accord. When she broke out, she asked the other girl to go with her, but she didn't come. She guesses that if she was still with the Church, she would maybe be a nun now. Lidara thanks her, saying that she had been looking for her for a while and that this is more information than she had gotten in the last few years.

Episode 23: Much Ado About Submersibles

The group convenes a meeting with Astrid, Rowen, and Wolfgang to discuss next steps. Astrid says that in their recon of Wheldon, they had noticed that the heads of the households have become more and more agitated over the last year. They were also perhaps sickly, as their plans to prepare their heirs were accelerated. She also tells them of the history of the Aquaine people in this area, and of the bell in the tree of Umberlee.

Astrid's group has been trying to figure out how to get the bell back. It stopped working over a year ago, and there was no evidence that it had been moved. Following invoices, it seems that the town was trying to find a worker to repair it or forge a new bell. Vincent extrapolates that the bell was on the right frequency to keep everything in balance, and since it hasn't been ringing for a year, this happened. That leaves two questions - who started it, and how do they fix it. They agree the second is the more pressing matter.

Plans are made - after a long rest, the Strings of Fate will go to the clocktower to find the bell and Jarlaxle, and Astrid and her crew will work with the people remaining in the city, securing food and going on scavenging missions to look for more survivors.

## Trivia

* Astrid is a great cook.
* Astrid is pansexual.
Bortoise

Bortoise is the capital city in Ridonia. To the south is the town of Tramoins, to the west are the Lower Batu Daglaru, and to the north are grasslands.

The people in Bortoise are like, super arrogant. They'll get real pissed at you if you pronounce the name of their city wrong. What is the correct pronunciation? Wouldn't you like to know ;)

Because of troubles with the neighboring village of Belfosteur, water in Bortoise is dirty.

They eat a lot of frogs from the nearby Kingsmarsh and its surrounding regions. Specialties include frog on a stick, frog on a plate, frog inside another frog, and just frog.

There is an annual frog eating contest. The winner becomes mayor of the city for a day. This never goes well and always involves at least a month of cleanup afterwards to undo all the bullshit the mayor does in that single day, but the people of the city still love it anyway.
Adelaide

Adelaide is an NPC played by Christian. She is half air genasi and half water genasi, sharing a father with Aona Esen and Azzurum Esen-Carr. Adelaide works as a maid for the Thorn Family, and is a part of the genasi family from Wheldon that the party befriends.

## Biography

### Wheldon Arc

Episode 20: Malediction of Red and Gold

With the room they were staying in destroyed by fire, the genasi family and Aona gather together in an entertainment room down the hall. When Azzurum arrives, Adelaide is attempting to catch her breath.

Episode 21: Brilliant Diamonds and Wretched Gold

In the garden shed, Adelaide stays by her mother, stifling her crying so the noise doesn't attract attention.

Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

Adelaide and her family are escorted to the undercity by the Strings of Fate, Bonnie, and Wolfgang.

Episode 23: Much Ado About Submersibles

When Azzurum approaches Selk, she is serving as a referee for a cardboard sword fight between Tidus and Tidan. Selk sends the kids to go play with Adelaide while she speaks with Azzurum.

Later that evening, Selk sleeps in the corner with Tidus, Tidan, and Adelaide.