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Jarlaxle Baenre

## Background

Jarlaxle was a male drow, who had escaped his evil brethren and gathered a Man only crew of Drow, who used magic to keep their features hidden from the outside world. He commanded an armada, and was feared throughout the realms, but was, in truth, a hero.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Jarlaxle saved Mystic Obscura from execution after they were falsely imprisoned. He knew they were innocent; and wished for them to continue doing good, taking them to Skullport to face Dissumusk and save their friends. He faced racism from Arannis, who hated his kind, and while at first was happy in the knowledge that he would kill the elf one day, became enraged when he realized all of Mystic Obscura found that a problem.

Arannis eventually apologised, and tensions simmered as Jarlaxle seemingly forgot about the encounter all together.

He helped the group get Aegon back on his submarine; upon his death, and gave them a ring for the resurrection magic needed to bring him back. He also informed Mystic Obscura about a way to surprise Xanathar and put him on the back foot, along with telling Arannis that he knew his sister, and that the elf should be worried about what she had planned.

Jarlaxle intervened when hearing that Mystic Obscura had collapsed on the stone steps of Xanathar's pavilion. He managed to get Xanathar to agree to resurrect Aegon, apparently stating it would be a favor paid by Xanathar if he did. Xanathar agreed, and had Aegon resurrected.
Zig

## Background

Zig grew up as part of the Molten River Clan. He gained reputation for being a fierce and tested warrior, but not one without restraint. Growing up alongside Aegon and Agronak, Zig saw the story from both sides. It is unknown what happened to him after Aegon left, but he eventually fell in line with Agronak.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Zig lead one of the many campaigns across Faerun to attack villages and pillage what they could, all in service to Agronak. It was; in fact, a ruse to lure Aegon out. Eventually, while escorting a group of captured halfings, Zig's unit encountered Mystic Obscura, and after a brutal fight, he was the last one left standing.

Zig was forced by Arannis Galandal to tell the truth; through the use of magic, and he revealed all he knew regarding Agronak's plans. As the group discussed what to do with him, Aegon stated he would face his cousin in One on One combat. The two faced down, and Aegon eventually defeated his cousin, ending his life.
Rillix

## **Background**

Rylix is a Tressym type creature discovered in Nightstone, it originally spoke with Plink, but found itself trusting in Adrie more so. They have been together ever since.

## **Death**

Upon Arannis and Ada fighting within the Inn, Rylix died in the subsequent fire.

## **Trivia**

Had Brianna not activated her Plot Point, Rylix would still be alive, it's death being the Thorn within the Plot Point.
Episodes

## Reactors and Realms

Reactors and Realms is a series ran by Joey from the channel Geek House, where a group of Reactors play characters within the world of the Sword Coast. Season 1 aired on January the 8th and ran weekly until September the 1st. Season 2 is expected to begin airing on the 22nd of September.

## Tyranny Of Dragons

A game ran on Geek Houses channel by Avalon (Eloithe Mistborn.)

Set ten years before the events of Reactors and Realms, a travelling caravan find a town under siege from a blue dragon, but what does it all mean...

## The Bounties Chase

A game ran by Alex (Torchwood Boy, Arannis.) every Thursday at 7pm GMT/11am PST.

Set 27 Years after Reactor's And Realms, a new group find themselves brought together by a bounty that will lead them on an adventure of a life time...

## One Shots

You can find a list of One Shots that don't directly link with the main campaign here: One Shots.

Most of these One Shots are set in the same universe however.
Ser Baric Nylef

## Background

Ser Baric was a knight and member of The Order Of The Gauntlet. He was hunting an escaped convict up North; The Weevil, who had begun working for Parthinia Quell within The Hollowed Company.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Ser Baric met the group upon seeing them in a bar. Staring at them, Arannis Galandal introduced them and asked what he was staring at, in which a confrontation between the two led the Elf to call him an asshole. As the group walked away, Ser Baric watched on.

When the Giants attacked Bryn Shander, he intervened and aided Mystic Obscura in the fight. Impressed by their skill, he bought them a drink and informed them of his mission and his purpose, for the Order. Thanking them, he gave them some information regarding The Weevil and Parthinia, before wishing them goodnight and safe travels.
Greenwood Heights

**Greenwood Heights**, or World 1-6, is the seventh level of Floating Fields. The course takes place in a forest with many trees and maple-like leaves fall from the trees. This level is based on Autumnal Heights from Newer Super Luigi Wii. Dark Moon, both also sharing the same theme.

## Enemies Encountered

* Goomba
* Koopa Troopa
* Koopa Paratroopa
* Wiggler
* Squiggler
* Piranha Plant
* Fire Piranha Plant
* Hammer Bro
* Sledge Bro
* Foo
Narth Tezrin

## Background

Narth Tezrin was an inhabitant of Triboar, who ran the Lion's Share, horse saddle shop. He was described as a truly beautiful, strong looking human man.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Narth found Lady Eloithe and Max within North Shield House, during a rather busy night in the tavern. He asked for their help with delivering some of his saddles up North, to Noanor's Hold. He offered them a 100 Gold to do this task, to which the group agreed.
Christopher

## Background

Christopher was a villager within the town of Last Light, located within The High Forest. Not much is known about his background. Rynnik stated that he was like Adrie, except better, and that he had already found one artifact like herself.

## Trivia

Christopher was an NPC within The Things We Leave Behind game. He was last seen helping Zeb (played by Joey) head off to save the Troubleshooters, after Rynnik commanded it.
Snigbat

## Background

Snigbat was a goblin who lived in the mountains near Nightstone. As time went on, he grew annoyed and bored of his leader, and sought to overthrow him.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Watching as Mystic Obscura entered the cave, they confronted Snigbat who told them he knew where the hostages that his people had taken, after the Giant attack in Nightston, were.

He said he'd release them if they helped him defeat the leader of his clan, as he did not like him and wished to overthrow and be a better leader. After Max and Arannis failed to intimidate Snigbat, the Goblin grew tired and said he wouldn't help them otherwise.

Mystic Obscura eventually agreed and completed the task, with Snigbat holding up his end and allowing the group to take the hostages without any resistance.
Playable Scenarios

All of the playable scenarios till the latest update.

## **2E: The Interregnum 3370 A.D.**

Twenty years ago, the last Akaviri Potentate and all of his heirs were murdered, ending the Second Empire. Cyrodiil, High Rock and Skyrim are now split between dozens of rival succesor-states, former subjects of the Empire who struggle with one another over even the smallest of resources. Most of Tamriel fares no better, with regional hostilities gripping nearly every region outside of Alinor. In all this chaos, is it possible for the Empire to be restored? Can any individual possibly hope to pacify the turbulance and stand above all others as the Emperor of not only Cryrodiil, but of all of Tamriel? Anything is possible amidst the chaos of the Interregnum.

## **2E: The Black Drake 3461 A.D.**

The lands of the Bretons stand in the shadow of the Black Drake. Bands of furious Reachmen, buoyed by monumental victories in Cyrodiil and thirsting for new pillage, have arrived at the gates of Evermore with the intention of conquering every last crag and meadow in High Rock. A coalition of Breton rulers has formed, desperate to halt the advances of the Black Drake's Empire. Meanwhile the recently-subjugated Imperial vassals in Cyrodiil are keenly waiting for a moment to strike, in order to oust the Reachmen and restore the Empire back to Cyrodilic rule.

## **2E: The Kamal Invasion 3492 A.D.**

Skyrim and Morrowind are in disarray as the barborous Kamal under the command of Emperor Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal sweep across the northeast of Tamriel, destroying anything that dares to stand in their way. No one in Tamriel has discerned any reason why the Akaviri ruler would lead his troops on such an ambitious campaign, but the Nords and Dunmer do understand that they have no choice, but to cooperate if they are to have any hope of repelling their attackers. In these unusual times, even the Argonians, long-standing enemies of the Dunmer, have shown a willingness to assist in the effort to drive the ferocious Kamal back to the sea and out of Tamriel.

## **2E: The Alliance War 3502 A.D.**

When Mannimarco, the King of Worms, corrupted the Amulet of Kings just before Emperor Varen's coronation ritual several years ago, he guaranteed that the covenant sealed by Alessia and Akatosh would be broken, and Nirn would no longer be protected from a Daedric invasion. Mannimarco's master, the Daedric Prince Molag Bal, seized the opportunity to initiate the Planemeld, using terrifying Dark Anchors to summon Daedric troops and drag Nirn into the realm of Coldharbour. But three political alliances- the Ebonheart Pact, Daggerfall Covenant and Aldmeri Dominion- stand against the Daedric Prince and his forces. The armies of the three alliances converge, ready to fight to the last to preserve their freedom. Never before have the disparate races cooperated so closely, but never before has the threat been so terrible.
One Shots

## The One Shots

The world of Reactors and Realms is vast and never fails to be entertaining. Ran by players and friends of the ever growing Reactors and Realms series, below you will find the videos and summaries for the adventures that happen, when Mystic Obscura are off trying to save the world.

## Rise Of The Chicken Lord - One Shot #1

DM: Alex (Torchwood Boy, Arannis)

Summary: In the sleepy town of Nightstone, chickens have attacked as the Chicken Lord rises. Together, a band of misfits and outcasts head back to the town; vowing to fight off this clucking invasion, and save their homes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soc-K45u\_ZI

## The Hounds Of Cabell Manor - One Shot #2

DM: Brianna (Fandom Reactions, Adrie)

Summary: Hounds made of fire and mist have been stalking a Manor, when four teenage adventurers take a job from the Cabell's to hunt down the beasts, they unravel more secrets and find a deadly plot that they must stop before it destroys the family for good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odvxMH2lXME

## Sundarbar's Super Serious Smash

DM: Alex (Torchwood Boy)

Summary: As four very different people are thrown together by the vicious Zhentarim, can they survive the insane hi-jinks of Sundabar's Smash? Or will they fall prey to what lurks in plain sight?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxPRQoXRlfI - Part of the 24 Hour Livestream. Starts at 3:02:00.

## The Royal Nightmare

DM: Anthony (Anthony Knight, Aegon.)

Summary: A treacherous court. A vision quest with no ending. A battle to the death. As trepid adventurers battle on, can they overcome what a cruel, old, evil lies in waiting for them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-NMArjGHY

## A Beginning And An End

DM: Simon (MyNameIsSimon, Maximilian)

Summary: Evil Doers hate one thing more then good people... other evil people stealing their business. A group of not so good people are forced to join together, to fight an evil even worse than them...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPN8s7ecUJs

## Upcoming One Shots

'Unnamed One Shot' by Dylan (Friend of R&R, Arnias in TTWLB, another game in the same universe.)

'Unnamed House of Cabell Manor Sequel' by Brianna (Brianna brings back Ravenforce, ten years later, in January 2019)
Parabeetle Plateau

**Parabeeetle Plateau**, or World 1-7, is the eighth level of Floating Fields. It takes place during a parade of Parabeetles in the fields through the clouds, and of course has some floating grassy isles.

## Enemies Encountered

* Parabeetle (Transportation)
* Heavy Parabeetle (Transportation)
* Goomba
* Paragoomba
* Koopa Troopa
* Koopa Paratroopa
* Shy Guy
* Hammer Bro
* Foo
* Lakitu
* Spiny
Entry 9

Been while while since I had the chance to sit down and write down whats been going on. I honestly don't know where to start, but here goes...

The Black Lodge...

They killed an innocent little 12 yr old girl; just to get a message across to us... The Fucking Savages.

In order to bring her back to life we had to find a Drow to perform some kind of resurrection spell. I won't pretend to know how it works, but it did. Unfortunately, there was a cost. The king of the 9 Hells.. Asmodeus himself possessed the Drow and wanted to make a deal with us in order to free Emmalee. You see, Emmalee was a Warlock like Eloithe, except her patron was Asmodeus. He was torturing her in hell and he'd only release her if we made a deal with him.

The deal was.. He'd free her from hell and from being her patron, he'd tell us where the remaining members of Black lodge were.. In exchange for wanting something from us at a later time. Maybe we were blinded by rage and what the Black lodge did, but we agreed. Despite not knowing what he'd want in return. Eloithe was hesitant but eventually agreed also.

We later found out that Eloithe suffered the consequences of that decision. An angel came down and took her light. Turning her into a fallen aasimar. I'm not really sure what that means but I know it wasn't right. She saved an innocent girl from an eternity in hell. She saved her from being a warlock with asmodeus as her patron. Emmalee is alive and well and free to live her life as a normal 12 year old girl now. So I think Eloithe made the right choice and the angels were wrong for punishing her for that.

We took the info that Asmodeus gave us about the Black Lodge and went after them. Professor Impossible was first. It was a hard fight but we defeated him. The cost was high though...

Adrie; my sweet innocent little sister.. She died at the hands of Professor Impossible with Balasar falling as well. Thanks to Max, Adrie was brought back to us as Balasar was healed.

I've never wanted revenge more in my life than I do against the black lodge. They all must die for everything they've done. They don't get redemption in my eyes, they don't get a second chance. When they killed Adrie, a piece of my innocence died with her. So I will never forgive them. Spilling their blood is the only solution I see.
Nightstone

was a fortified settlement located near the Ardeep Forest, in the hills between Waterdeep and Daggerford. It was connected to the High Road via a side trail.

The people of Nightstone had a previous conflict with the neighboring wood elfs, however after years of strain, they reacted a peaceful treaty. As long as The people of Nightstone and the Wood Elfs respected the treaty, peace would remain.

When Mystic Obscura arrived in Nightstone, it was ransacked and destroyed by sky giants and other foes.
Loudwater

Loudwater was a city that was split down the middle by a beautiful, pristine river. It was a beautifully designed by elves, with a population of mostly humans and their elven brethren. A huge, ornate bridge crossed between the two sides of the city, dwarven in design unlike the rest of the city. Trout would jump over the bridge, occasionally hitting passers by, who would laugh, throwing the fish back into the river.

While beautiful, the town itself had a dark heart, with even the Lord of Loudwater in the pocket of the Zhentarim Mercenaries.

## Mystic Obscura In Loudwater

The group arrived in Loudwater in an attempt to get their selves to the Teleportation Circle; that would take them back to Yartar, the nearest circle to Triboar. The group relaxed within the bath houses, and ate at the restaurants. They were warned their were many snakes (Zhentarim) around the city, even the lord and to be careful.

The group eventually fled Loudwater, upon the arrival of Parthinia Quell, who had come to by a book that Mystic Obscura eventually bought instead, in an attempt to stop her from buying it.
Esmorelda

## Background

Esmerelda was a member of the Vistani, a travelling group that wandered the realms of Ravenloft. She eventually grew to be a revered monster hunter, who learned the art from Rudolph Van Richton, before their parting.

She at one point was captured by a fallen angel known as The Abbot, who tied her up and tried to make her compliment, but was unable to break her.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Esmerelda met the group after they saved her from The Abbot, a fallen angel who had her tied up within his wine cellar. She greeted them, and after learning of their plan to kill Lord Strahd from their guide throughout the realm; Caidove, agreed to help them find someone who could do it, her old friend and mentor, Rudolph Van Richton.

Finding him, and eventually making them agree to their plan, the group headed out to find the Sun Blade, a weapon that could seriously harm the vampire lord, before heading off to face Strahd himself. Tricked by Caidove, Esmerelda watched as she killed Rudolph, and fought the traitor and Strahd bravely. As Aegon Loneblade killed Strahd, Esmerelda was battered, but left standing from the fight.

Esmeralda buried Rudolph, revealing him to be her father. She was shortly introduced to Eloithe Mistborn, before she departed the next morning, before anyone else awoke.
The Way Inn

**The Way Inn** is a famous landmark on the Trade Way. It stood roughly 100 miles northwest of Dragonspear Castle.

It was a large walled compound on the western side of the Trade Way. There were three large gates with gatehouses. Each gatehouse was the size of a small keep. The inn was made of stone with a tile roof and topped with a lookout tower. There were many stone houses that were the residences for the staff and ancillary business of the inn. The inn had a standing guard of 21 warriors.

### Mystic Obscura in The Way Inn

Just before the first session, Mystic Obscura had a job in The Way Inn. Completed in The Way Inn, Mystic Obscura headed back to Waterdeep.
Entry 1

It's been a few years since the last time I did this. It didn't go so well nor last very long. After all, emotions and feelings weren't something I had the luxury of controlling back then.

Allow for me to clarify really quickly, a few years ago when I first started out Bounty Hunting, I found and returned a stolen child for a half Elvin woman and...

Well, let's just say the child's kidnappers won't be kidnapping anyone ever again.

Anyway, her and her husband weren't in a good enough financial state to give me coin. I was upset at first but if I'm going to be honest, they were the first individuals who were actually kind to me since I left my clan. So instead, they showed me their gratitude by allowing me to stay with them as they taught me Elvish and explained to me that keeping a journal was a good way to help control my emotions; get my thoughts out and possibly even help with my anger.

See, I was always angry and quick to explode on someone. You have to understand, I killed my brother's wife. That's something that has and still haunts me til this day. I was angry with myself and wanted to stay angry as a reminder of what I did. A form of punishment as you will.

Anyway, once I left I actually gave it a try, but it felt so strange to do so. Long story short, it was destroyed when I fought the Orc that almost killed me; the one Elly and Arannis saved me from, and I never tried to write again...Until now that is...
Sariel Daevalur

Adrie's mentor growing up in the Temple of Caelum. Sariel Daevalur guided Adrie and growing up and helped Adrie choose her god, Sehanine Moonbow, in which Sariel gifted Adrie a tattoo of a moon on Adrie's foot.

-Adrie last saw Sariel when she left the Temple to protect the Book Of Going Forth By Night.

-Sariel's last known whereabouts is in the North battling Giants.
Vanaell

## Background

Ten years prior (See Tyranny of Dragons, Episodes) Vanaell, cursed into the form of a goblin named Everett, was a fighter tragically killed during the attack on Greenest. He reverted back into his Golden Dragon form, finally free and truly good.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Vanaell was first seen in his dragon form, nosing around under the bay at Waterdeep, where he was constantly bothering ships and such.

He eventually reverted back into his favored humanoid form; a goblin, and followed Mystic Obscura all the way to Last Light, to aid them in their fight against the evil dragon Blik. He was asked to by Bahamut, as Blik was a follower of his rival, Tiamat. Vanaell then helped return Arannis Galandal to his normal form.
Skullport

Also known as the **Port of Shadows**, was a teeming hive of evil lying deep beneath Waterdeep on the third underground level of Undermountain. A mile and a half beneath the orderly streets of Waterdeep squats the most wretched and lawless pits of thieves, buccaneers, slavers, and sellswords the Realms has to offer. Under a moldering tangle of catwalks threaded between the stalactites and stalagmites of the cavern city, illithids, drow, beholders, and others plot and trade with emissaries from the surface. Monsters prowl the dark recesses and alleyways, gangs of zombies shamble about performing menial labor, and anything and everything can be bought and sold: lethal poisons, foul tomes of forbidden magic, and slaves.

The only law is meted out by the enigmatic Skulls of Skullport, mysterious floating humanoid skulls whose capricious judgments and madness-induced destructiveness are the stuff of grisly travelers' tales. Gold rules the ever-present twilight, and only those with keen eyes and blades may keep it long.

### **Mystic Obscura in Skullport**

Travelling in Skullport, Mystic Obscura stopped at an Inn mainly for Orcs, while searching for Drada, they also found evidence of Aegon's brother; Agronak, in the city, and split up to find them.

Eventually, they found Drada, who in turn led them to Garhan, Agronak's lieutenant. The group then moved on to Dissumusk's home, where they searched for an artifact of great power. Upon their encounter with Dissumusk, they left Skullport and returned to Waterdeep, with Drada's head in a bag as payment.

The group eventually returned to face Dissumusk, who had taken their friends and family. Aegon died in the resulting fight, for the second time, but they eventually slayed the Mind Flayer, once and for all. They then headed to a secret location within Skullport, to face Xanathar.
Yeenoghu

## Background

Yeenoghu was a Demon Lord and prince of savagery, the chief being worshiped by Gnolls. He abided within one of the many layers of Hell, and was a bitter rival of Orcus.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

After Mystic Obscura entered the Abyss, chasing after the demon which had took Lady Eloithe, they encountered Gnolls and killed them. They were eventually brought before the Demon Lord, who informed them he would spare their lives should they head to another level of the abyss, and take a package to an Inn there. Deliver it, and he would not seek this lives in retribution.

Mystic Obscura agreed to do this, and Yeenoghu allowed them passage to another level of the Abyss.
Luskan

Luskan was the city on the North West coast of Faerun. It was guarded by both the crowns-guard and The Arcane Brotherhood. The streets were filled with vermin and the stories told of it being a fun, sailor swigging place were long behind it, having fallen into dirtier and darker dealings these days.

It still had considerable defenses, fending off a Ice Giant attack which didn't even make it to the shore.

The Thieve's Guild had reportedly had multiple run ins with Emmalee Forester, before forcing her from the city.

## Mystic Obscura In Luskan

Despite their first time in Luskan not being much more then a stopping visit, their second time was even less. With Balasar, possessed by his staff, killing a member of The Arcane Brotherhood, Mystic Obscura were forced to flee the town, possibly for good.

## Notable Locations/Inhabitants

- The Arcane Brotherhood

- Vincente's Shoppe of Beauteous Wonders

- Thieve's Guild
Armistice - Familiar

## Background

Armistice was a Familiar that looked like a Tressym. She was surrounded by her fellow cats within Moongleam Tower, located in a Pocket Dimension off of Everlund.

## Joining Mystic Obscura

Armistice joined Mystic Obscura through her general obsession with Myastan Balasar, which developed upon the Party's arrival at Moongleam Tower. She became attached to him, and ultimately became his familiar. She had a keen love for Lady Eloithe, and a great distaste for Arannis Galandal, which was returned in kind.
One-Eyed Walder

## Background

Walder was originally the champion of the fighting pits in Waterdeep, working for the Margaster Family.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

During a stay in Waterdeep, Mystic Obscura member Aegon Loneblade fought Walder in the pits. He beat the dwarf so badly that he caved in his face, earning the Dwarf the name One-Eyed Walder, and leading him to swear revenge on the Half Orc.
The Zhentarim Mercenaries

## Background

The Zhentarim Mercenaries (Also known as the Black Network) were a shady organisation bent on profiting through dark dealings. One of they're main tactics was to take over towns, placing false mayors and lords within towns, and secretly controlling the towns to become a network of sorts across all of Faerun. They held great power during the time of Mystic Obscura, having many towns and cities under their power. They held rivalries with both the Lords Alliance and The Harpers.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

When Mystic Obscura saved the town of Nightstone from goblins, they found one of the Mercenaries; Kella, hidden in the inn. She feigned she was a traveler, and the group told her to stay put while they looked for Lady Eloithe's cousin.

Another member of the Zhentarim Assassins, along with a special unit known as The Seven Snakes, arrived to take over the town while it was abandoned. The group were refused entry by Mystic Obscura, but were let in by Kella once Mystic Obscura continued their search for Lady Elizabeth Nandar.

The two groups eventually ended up fighting, with Mystic Obscura coming out on top, slaying the groups and saving Nightstone.

Months later, Mystic Obscura heard of the groups dealing with Giants up near Nesme, in the ruins. They vowed to head up there, finding out what was happening.

Not too long after, Mystic Obscura were travelling along the road to Everlund when they met up with another travelling group of Mercenaries. Lady Eloithe spotted their symbol to be that of the Zhentarim, and informed the group. Doing some digging, the group found out that they were taking weapons up to one of their base of operations near Everlund. Deciding not to attack, Mystic Obscura decided to instead take the information up to Everlund, and inform The Harpers.

At some point, The Zhentarim had made a deal with The Harpers to stop the Giants, only to double cross them and make a deal with The Giants to take down The Harpers.

The Zhentarim also controlled the city of Loudwater, even the Lord there was a member of them, and had recently also taken over the city of Yartar, something which displeased Xanathar all the way in Waterdeep.

Mystic Obscura discovered one of their war camps within the North, near the town of Nesme. They managed to skirt it's borders, despite the group seeing the Zhentarim were definitely meeting with the Fire Giant commander.

One of there members eventually became Lord of Triboar, but revealed he was not part of the group who were involved with the Giants, instead wanting to keep himself to the more important business aspects.

## Notable Members

Kella

Zalkin

## Bases Of Operation

Olostin's Hold

Nesme
18th Company, "The Red Tide"

Led by the mad Captain Vladimir Palach, the 18th Company of the World Eaters have recently ventured in to the Gurash Nebula by a carefully laid out path of defenceless planets, laid down by the Word Bearer Chaplain Andrakmaul. Being led away from the Shadow Wars in the Realm of Ultramar, planets and outpost fell with ease, a ruinous red string of blood and gore stretching from the 500 worlds straight to the Gurash Nebula.

Now Captain Palach has willingly accepted Warsmith Sarvok Ghronn as his new general commander, whom he respects as a powerful military commander and a man of action. But unless they get their fill of killing, The Red Tide's respect might wane over night.

Though his company suffers huge casualties like any other World Eaters legion tactics, Captain Palach has been assigned command of the cruiser "*Red Fang**".* Gifted to the 18th by the Ghronns ally Archmagos Ikephiax, Caliph of the of the Graevan Caliphate Dark Mechanicum, this high tech warship is fitted with highly efficient cloning, reproduction, and medicae facilities to replenish the heavy attrition The Red Tide suffers. Not only did the Caliphate supply them a ship, they also make sure every last World Eater is fitted with a murderous arsenal to wage war with.

Supported by a contingent of the 3rd legion's apothecaries, the Red Tide are the natural choice for Ghronn to use as his shock troops, as waves of augmented legionaries with the butcher's nail batter the Loyalist lines. A role Captain Palach has no issues with, as long as the Butcher's Nails get a chance to sing.
Captain Blake Blackmoor

## Background

Captain Blake Blackmoor was a infamous Pirate Lord, who was mostly a hero to the poor and downtrodden, along with his crew upon the famous ship, The Adventure Galley. Blake had many rumors about him, but it was unsure as to what were true and what were not. He was at some point captured by Davon Skinner and tortured for many months, being taken to Triboar in the meantime.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Blake was saved by Mystic Obscura, after being held captive in their home by Davon Skinner. He was very happy to see them, and found himself saying he owed them a life debt. He asked to venture with them, and that his Ship and crew were theirs to command. Mystic Obscura accepted his offer, and agreed to head out the next day to Waterdeep with him.

He found his crew eventually, and after Mystic Obscura met with Jarlaxle, who had bought his ships, Blake was reunited with both his ship and his crew.

Hyuth Kolstaag was revealed to be his farther, hailing from the town of Triboar, but the two didn't see eye to eye.
Grozzit

## **Background**

The Demon Lord Grozzit was a ruler of one of the levels of the Abyss. His level was that of a massive, incomprehensible Market that took the form of cities and towns that the visitors had seen from their original Plane of existence.

He commanded vast amounts of demon warriors, and lived within a huge, marble palace.

At some point, he had his followers infiltrate a whole religion, managing to weaken the god Waukeen by killing enough of her followers before binding her into a human vessel, and trapping her within the Abyss.

## **Interactions With Mystic Obscura**

Learning of their deals within his plane, for another Demon Lord, Grozzit commanded his forces to bring Mystic Obscura to them, knowing their names before they knew his.

He told them he knew what they had done, breaking the law of the Abyss. Warning them that they would face death, he stated that they would stay with him a week, and if they were good, and were his friends, they could come to some agreement.

Grozzit was busy with another 'Guest' when Mystic Obscura escaped with Waukeen. It is unknown what happened with the Demon Lord after this.

## **Trivia**

- Managing to capture a God, with the aide of his spies and warriors, proved that Grozzit was not only incredibly powerful, but also clever enough to know that a God would usually destroy him, so diminished her power beforehand.
Elison

## Background

Elison was married to Janak before he went off to Candle-Keep to study. After Vibaem transformed Janak, he sent word to Elison informing him that Janak had died. Elison somehow ended up being captured and forced into slavery , eventually becoming a unwilling lieutenant for the powerful Beholder.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Elison stood over the meeting between Xanathar and Mystic Obscura, seemingly identifying the group by sight, despite them having never met before.

Elison was released by Xanathar eventually, although it took time for his mind to be restored back to it's former self.

He was happy to see Mystic Obscura again when they returned home in Triboar, and thanked them profusely, doing so again when they returned Janak to his natural form.

Elison was upset for Janak when it was revealed Mystic Obscura weren't truthful with him regarding Vibaem, but explained he would understand in time.
Amrath

## Background

Amrath was a dwarf who worked for the Hunt Lords. He took their deliveries and helped them gather the children whom they hunted, meeting with people such as Tormund Tallowhill and also with Narth Tezrin.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Answering the door to Noanor's Hold, Amrath found Mystic Obscura there to deliver the saddles. He let them in to leave the saddles, but Arannis Galandal used a spell on him making him tell the truth about the Hunt Lords. He admitted the Hunt Lords were Wights who used to be nobles, but made a deal with Parthinia Quell to ascend into higher beings. Growing bored of hunting game, they began hunting Orphans, brought to them from the town of Westbridge.

Amrath escaped as Mystic Obscura ambushed the Hunt Lords, leaving his location unknown. He was eventually revealed to have arrived within Triboar, attacking the town with a group of men. The Lord Protector and other members managed to defeat him, but Janak was asked to go down and help them work out what to do next with the Dwarf and the group.

Amrath was not caught for months, randomly assailing the town here and there, and managed to kill Darathra, the Lord Protector, in a vicious sneak attack. He was still on the run upon Mystic Obscura's return to Triboar.
Westbridge

Westbridge was a village along the Long Road. It stood at the intersection of the Long Road and the trail to the Stone Bridge.

## Mystic Obscura in Westbridge

Westbridge was the home of Tormund Tallowhill, and the Orphanage where he would regularly kidnap children to take to both Amrath in Noanor's Hold and Vibaem, The Hollowed One. He lived on the outskirts of the town, where a skirmish broke out between himself and Mystic Obscura. Westbridge was the first town which saw a party member; Ellywick Hollyheart, die.

The people of Westbridge hung Tormund for his crimes against the children the next day.
Briar Mistborn

## Background

Briar Mistborn was born to Cassian and Ada Mistborn. Ada sent her away to the High Forest, where Cassian visited her often and raised her, near the town of Last Light. Briar stayed their for many years, before Ada attempted to take her with her, but Briar refused, heading to Last Light instead. She was taken to a base nearby, as Blik, an evil Green Dragon had taken over the town of Last Light.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Briar found her aunt, Eloithe Mistborn, brought into Last Light's safe house, after running into the dragon. She happy explained who she was, and Eloithe welcomed her with open arms, promising a safe place for her at their home; Summervale Farm, in Triboar.

Briar eventually arrived in Triboar with the rest of Mystic Obscura, where she met the many people currently living their, including Emmalee, who she was immediately infatuated with.

Briar was also pleased when Eloithe asked to adopt her, seemingly stunned and appreciative.
Plot Points

Plot Points are storytelling mechanisms used by the players, to alter the course of the story in certain ways.

Each Player gets one plot point, until all have been used, before starting the cycle again.

With each Plot Point comes a flaw, a thorn, where the next player comes up with a negative area of effect created by the Plot Point.

## **Uses - Plot Points One**

### Anthony (Aegon)

Use: Stopped Strahd's magical charm on Arannis before he attacked the group again.

Thorn: Somehow created a duplicate of Arannis, made from the darkness within the elf.

### Brianna (Adrie)

Use: Used it to make bodies be found at The Blue Tailed Mermaid - Inn.

Thorn: Rylix was killed in the fire as well.

### Alex (Arannis)

Use: Revive the first character that dies. Plink was the unlucky recipient.

Thorn: Plink is to become the next Lady of Ravenloft in place of Arannis.

### Avalon (Lady Eloithe)

Use: Avalon used it to have Zelda communicate with the Black Baby Dragon.

Thorn: Zelda received a psychic backlash, technically killing her until the next summoning.

### Lauren (Plink)

Uses: The chicken Plink bought could speak, and turned out to be Janak.

Thorn: None.

### Liam (Myastan)

Uses: Freed himself from the control of his staff long enough to break it.

Thorn: Allowed some semblance of Vibaem to become tethered to him, rather then the staff.

### Simon (Maximilian)

Uses: Allowed Aegon to learn where Agronak was while interrogating Drada's decapitated head.

Thorn: None

## **Uses - Plot Points Two**

### Anthony (Aegon)

Use: TBD

Thorn: TBD

### Brianna (Adrie)

Use: To hide the Artifact from Blik's enforcers.

Thorn: TBD

### Alex (Arannis)

Use: Used to summon Elora Galandal by way of The Raven Queen.

Thorn: Hector came back... wrong.

### Avalon (Lady Eloithe)

Use: Salted the Earth with her blood and used it to control Barovian Wolves.

Thorn: TBD

### Lauren (Plink)

Uses: TBD

Thorn: TBD

### Liam (Myastan)

Uses: TBD

Thorn: TBD

### Simon (Maximilian)

Uses: TBD

Thorn: TBD
Caidove

## Background

Caidove was a mother who lived in Waterdeep, and was part of The Lost Tides, an adventuring party who were known for causing trouble but ultimatley being good people throughout the city.

There adventures eventually led them to Ravenloft, where Caidove at one point found some items of clothing of her children. It was never revealed what had happened to them.

Caidove was eventually revealed to have been transforming into a vampire the entire time she traveled with The Lost Tides, but took a potion to stop her transformation. She eventually turned after being captured by Lord Strahd, and ended up tricking Isolde into bringing Mystic Obscura to her and Strahd, for a final showdown.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Caidove met and eventually integrated herself into Mystic Obscura as they traveled through Ravenloft. She gained there trust a little, and even helped them kill The Abbot, who had revived Eloithe and let Strahd take her.

However, Caidove tricked the group, and managed to deliver them to Strahd. The fight didn't go as planned, Mystic Obscura overpowering the pair with Caidove being defeated and forced to retreat in her mist form, leaving Strahd to die alone.

It was revealed by Esmerelda, that all Vampires that were Strahd's spawn would not become Master Vampires; this would include Caidove, upon her resurrection.

Caidove ambushed Adrie Ofandrus at her Trial within Last Light, pinning the elf to a tree and warning her that Strahd wasn't dead, because you can't kill death. Beating Adrie badly, Caidove looked set to kill her as her vampires and wolves ravaged The Druid's for Adrie's trial, when Rynnik Oldoak appeared, killing most of her warriors and forcing Caidove to retreat.

## Trivia

Caidove was played by Avalon in a different series on Geek House's channel, that was ultimately cancelled due to production issues. Avalon ended up reprising the role, for Session 30 of Reactors and Realms. She was played by Joey in Session 38.
Serrac Symber

## Background

Born to Artis Symber, Serrac was a kindhearted man who not only looked after The Harpers, giving them a safe place to hide within Bryn Shander, he also swept at the temple and knew of the Drow that could help resurrect Emmalee Forester.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Serrac met up with and spoke to both Eloithe and Maximilian within the Triage Area of Bryn Shander, after the giants attack. He informed them that the giants were looking for his father, and also alluded to the fact he knew they were members of The Harpers.

He told them that his father had a ring that could stop him ageing, and that was what the Giants were looking for in both Triboar and Bryn Shander.
Thwip Ironbottom

## Background

Thwip Ironbottom is an inventor and a member of The Harpers based within the town of Hundelstone, near the town of Bryn Shander.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Thwip was visited by Mystic Obscura, who informed him of their location, and as to what had been happening down south. He explained that there hadn't been much in the way of Giant Attacks here, but appreciated the forewarning.

He also accepted their trade from Vincente, down in Luskan, and gave them a small Clockwork Dog for their time. He wished them good day and also explained that a Waif up in Bryn Shander was one of his informants, and that they should speak to her when they arrive in the north. He bid them goodnight.

Eloithe returned to him the following day, explaining what had happened with The Black Lodge, and how The Harpers might like to know the information. He thanked her, and she left quickly after.

Upon returning to Thwip, Mystic Obscura asked if he would look after a girl for them, Emmalee Forester until their friend came to collect her. Thwip agreed, stating she could help him with his inventions. When Maximilian, asked if he had anything to do with 'Magic and Dragons', he was as astounded as everyone else, shocked at the use of grammar and just weird question asking.

It was thought Thwip was killed in a giant attack, sometime after Mystic Obscura's last visit to Hundelstone.
Elros Dimitri

## Background

Elros Dimitri was a half elf charmed with the ability to use his voice to cast magic, alongside his musical instruments.

While not much is known about his past, it was revealed he was a murderer and thief who turned over a new leaf when his son was killed while he was on a job. He desperately seeks redemption, heading to Last Light to find it.

## Interactions With Mystic Obscura

Elros met the group when he was captured, alongside his guide Ive, by Blik's forces. He was brought forward to meet Blik, where he explained he was just a simple traveler. Blik believed his lies, and Elros was thrown into a cell. He was rescued by Zeb and was taken to a safe house in Last Light. Elros was questioned by Maximilian, who didn't trust him, but after Elros lied about who he was, Max seemed to trust him more so. He also found Ellywick particular charming, and called Adrie beautiful more than once.

Elros fought with the group to rescue Arannis Galandal after he had been taken; in statue form, by the evil wizard Hewgrove, who worked for Blik. Elros revealed in the heat of battle he was a bad guy too, before scaring Hewgrove so badly he sent the wizard running for his life, something which Eloithe Mistborn cut short moments later.

She confronted Elros on what he had said; stating they'd talk about it later, but Elros didn't seemed fazed. As Elros realised the group would be leaving soon, he asked Kaisa if he could stay in Last Light. Kaisa agreed that he could, stating they needed people like him, looking to do good. When Balasar questioned his past, as he himself was currently struggling, Elros admitted he had been a murderer and spy, but after his son died, vowed to turn over a new leaf. He wished them goodbye, leaving the room to a new adventure, in Last Light.

## Trivia

- Alex (Arannis, Edmund) played Elros for Session 40, as his character was turned to stone in the previous episode.
Summervale Farm

## Location

Summervale Farm was a family home just outside of Triboar, but within the Towns lands. It had a 185 Acres of Land to it's name, full of farm land and a small wooded area.

## Mystic Obscura Occupancy

After the Giant attack on the town, the family who wished to live their wanted to leave, and Lady Eloithe suggested the group should buy the Farm, as well as have Orphan's come to live there and work on the land.

The group spoke to the Lord Protector of Triboar; Darathra, about acquiring the property, who informed her they should speak with the family.

The group eventually took occupancy of the farm, leaving Darz Helgar to look after it while they went off on their travels, for 5 silver per week.

Janak returned to the farm, to take care of an issue when Amrath arrived with bandits looking for the group. Janak death with Amrath, but found difficulty upon returning with Emmalee Forester. Within the 4 Months Mystic Obscura went missing, Davon Skinner launched a raid on the farm, kidnapping Emmalee and torturing Janak, in revenge for Mystic Obscura killing his party.

Mystic Obscura eventually returned to their home, and after a long fought battle within the basement of the farm, defeated Davon and rescued Janak. They then spent their first true night within the farm.

Eventually, after months more of travelling, the group returned to find Janak, Elison, Emmalee, Briar, Hector, and a group of halfings and farm hands all living and working at the farm, with Hector having made the downstairs library into his and Arannis' bedroom, with Max finding his library upstairs away from the damp.

This was also the place; after Mystic Obscura had left, that Hector went crazy and killed Tabitha, the halfing maid, and three farm hands before fleeing.
Edrick Mistborn

## **Background**

Edrick married at a relatively young age, and currently resides with his wife and children in Waterdeep itself, near the Dock Ward, so as to keep control of the business he owns down there. Edrick caused quite a stir for marrying a commoner, something which Eloithe stated was quite a commotion when it happened.

He is the middle child of the Mistborn's, being 25 at the time of Mystic Obscura's adventures throughout Waterdeep and Skullport.

## **Interactions With Mystic Obscura**

The team first met Edrick when they arrived at Lady Eloithe's fathers house, wishing to speak with him regarding their sisters Vampirism and Cassian's betrayal and death. He seemed confused at the tension between them, not understanding the subtle yet hidden threats from Ada to the group, after she had arrived to speak with them.

He was contacted by Maximilian, who informed him his sister was safe. He stated back to Max that Ada had taken over the family business from afar, and that he hoped she stayed safe, and to come back as soon as she could and it was safe.

Eventually, Edrick was thrown out by Ada, and disavowed and disowned from the family. Random told Mystic Obscura he was not doing well. Edrick was kidnapped by Eloithe's enemy; Dissumusk, who made him kidnap Emmalee Forester as bait for Mystic Obscura, he was saved when Mystic Obscura saved him, but not without losing one of their own.

Edrick was present for Aegon Loneblade's resurrection, noting the closeness between him and Eloithe. He was set to head to Triboar with his wife and family, with talks of him buying the inn up north.

Edrick was staying at the Uldinath's Arms where he met up with Eloithe again, who he was happy to learn had purchased the Triboar Arms for him. He was less pleased to learn Benjamin Phyland was in town, who he didn't want going near his little sister.

## **Relationships**

### **Lady Eloithe Mistborn**

Edrick seemed very protective of Lady Eloithe, checking her for wounds after he'd seen her battle stained clothes. He was annoyed that she had chosen this life, noting that it was far too dangerous for her.