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Ecbert

"*I can tell you right now in this very moment I've plans beyond his hatred.*"
—Ecbert's last words, regarding Charun.

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Sir **Ecbert**, **Son of Randall**, was a former Knight of Entsteig. A bewildered man, Ecbert traveled as a mercenary across Entsteig before joining the Eternal Companions. In his adventures, Ecbert fought and suffered many injuries in his mercenary work. His battle fatigue resulted in early retirement where he joined Alec Kylar and the Rune Rogues as an adjutant. He was commonly referred to as the **Bumbling Knight** by friend and foe alike.

Ecbert received widespread acclaim and recognition by his allies for his actions during the climax of To Unseat a Conquer. During his final days, Ecbert's struggled to maintain his sanity as his mind slipped into madness and despair caused by the actions of Charun. Near the end of battle he charged and made a suicide attack at the Burning Hells portal that Charun had conjured, destroying it and redeeming himself at last.
Dion

"*No beast so fierce without some trace of pity?"*"
—Dion.

**Dion Ninefingers** was a traveling mercenary and former soldier of Westmarch. He was the leader of the traveling group known as the Knavesmire Trio. He was also a former member of the defunct Darkfire Marauders mercenary group prior to creating the trio. Dion's thievery of magic runes had put him into a temporary bind with Alec Kylar who would later become his underworld contractor. In 1274, Dion was killed in battle during the Day of Ashfall amidst the Brennor Crisis.

## History

Dion was born in a small village in rural Westmarch, his father having hailed from Khanduras. Dion had his finger cut off at the age of ten for having been caught thieving a bag of highly expensive rings. His father begged for mercy on his son and was able to have his punishment reduced from Dion's hand being removed to only his middle finger. This earned Dion a surname he would later adopt as **Ninefingers**.

When he was only thirteen Dion was caught by his father molesting a young neighbor girl. He was exiled by his family and village, threatened of death if he ever returned home. In the following years Dion continued pilfering until he stole enough coins to travel to the capitol of Westmarch. He offered himself as a body guard to traveling merchants in exchange for food, shelter and company, all whilst he would steal his employer's coins in small intervals.

### ***An Absent Heart***

Dion joined military service in the capitol at age fifteen as a page and later a squire. Dion displayed extraordinary dedication, skill and discipline in combat situations, but his demeanor towards his superiors often resulted in harsh punishments. During the summer of 1258 at a tournament within the capitol, Dion was assigned to squire for Paladin Arvid during the horseback and combat matches. The two developed a bold friendship that inspired Dion to better his morale.

Dion became infatuated with Lady Lena Bennen during a tournament in the capitol while he squired for Arvid. After Arvid won the tournament with Dion's help, Avrid gave Dion the honors bestowing a flower to a woman in the audience as the Queen of Love and Beauty in which he chose Lena. After the tournament Lena found Dion in private, against the wishes of her father Byron, and the two shared a passionate moment before departing. The two never saw each other again, but Dion remained infatuated with her for many years after.

## Character and Appearance

Dion is sly, calculating and greedy, traits that compliment his occupation as a 'professional' thief, and thus he has a dubious reputation. His peers view him as a trickster. Alec has often described him as the worst 'vermin' that he has crossed paths with, and holds him with little respect.
House Grant

**House Grant of Culver** is a Great House seated in Culver, and the principle house in the region of Kabal, Torrance. House Grant is also one of the main houses sworn directly into service to the Torrance Monarch.

## Historical Members

* Owyn Grantington
* Eltrys Grantington
* Regynald Grant, founded House Reid in 938 A.K.
* Malyssa Grant, renowned sorceress.

## House Grant at the end of the Thirteen Century

* Lord Grendyl Grant, Lord of Culver, Paragon of Kabal.
	+ Lady Sophie Wold, his wife. Died from complications of childbirth in 1291.
		- Elys Grant, his eldest son and heir.
		- Tyssa Grant, his eldest daughter.
		- Mykor Grant, his second born son.
		- Elynor Grant, his second born daughter.
* Majordomo Harkyn Grant, chief steward of the city of Culver, and Grendyl's younger brother.
	+ Matron Klara Hassing, his wife
		- Torsten Grant, his son.
		- Grethe Grant, his daughter.
* Moyra Grant, Grendyl's older sister.
	+ Igmund Firestone, her husband.
		- Ogmund Firestone, her son.
* Count Tynan Grant, knight, war veteran and Grendyl's uncle.
	+ Meredith Morven, his wife. A curator within Culver's museum.
		- Sir Weylin Grant, his son. A knight and man-at-arms.
* Yngvar Grant, famous bard and Grendyl's uncle. Owner of the Red Salt Inn.
	+ unknown mistress.
		- Sir Eryc Grant, Yngvar's son. Grendyl's ward and assistant.

### *Household*

* Lucas Rylance, captain of the household guard and man-at-arms.
* Master Peter Gerardis, counselor, healer and tutor.
* Lady Lily of Azure, wizard, scholar and historian.
* Vanessa Hess, spymaster.
Korxons

The **Korxons** were a group of peoples whose name was given in the early Middle Ages to a large region near the eastern sea of Kehjistan. In the late Urehic Empire, the name was used to refer to coastal raiders, and also as a word something like the later "Viking". Their origins appear to be mainly somewhere in or near the Kehjistan East Sea coast where they are found later. After the fall of the Urehic Empire, continental Korxons had been associated with the activity and settlements on the coast of what later became Torrance.
Raimund Heartsbane

"*How long will the fighting continue, I wonder. I suppose for however long evil lurks beyond our borders.*"
—Raimund's desire to fight corruption and evil.

## Statistics

### Affiliation

GreenguardKnights of Khanduras (formerly)

## Attributes

### Allignment

Lawful Neutral

Sir **Raimund Heartsbane** is a Knight-errant, formerly in service to Khanduras, and a notable member of Greenguard. After the Darkening of Tristram and the fall of King Leoric, he abandoned his homeland of Khanduras and traveled north as a vagabond. Raimund served as the steward to Sir Stefan Huster, Watch Commander of the Greenguard, and remained one of the most formidable warriors to the organization.

Raimund eventually went on to become the 2nd **Watch Commander** of the Greenguard, a title bestowed upon him after mentor's retirement. He, along with his comrades within the organization, became increasingly obedient at securing safety within the Sharval Wilds. In recent times, Raimund has become widely known as one of the most influential leaders in the regions of the Sharval Wilds.

## Character and Appearance

Raimund is tough, aloof and brooding. After abandoning the war torn nation of Khanduras, Raimund became much more distant and reluctant toward others. However, after he was anointed as Watch Commander of the Greenguard, Raimund began opening up in politics; Entsteig became his new home and he sought to align himself with noble denizens. He rarely smiles and is often stern among those loyal to the Greenguard.
Idril

"*It's what's beneath the skin and the letters I care about, what burns within. It's more important to me you're a protector of man than whatever culture or accent decorates your letters like awkward crowns. Take pride in your actions, not where you hail from... Or how your name rolls off whatever liar's tongue coats it now.*"
—Idril to her husband Maxmillian.

## Lady Idril

### Name

* The Countess of Braden
* The Askari Countess
* Savioress of Oar's Rest

### Date of Birth

1240 A.K.

**Lady Idril of Temis, Countess of Braden**, was a noblewoman of Entsteig and hailed from the Skovos Isles. She was the wife of Sir Maxmillian and the mother of Leonard. Once a member of the Oracle Caste, Idril possessed healing and foresight abilities, and dedicated her life as a curator of ancient artifacts. She sacrificed herself to save multiple citizens during a fight against Charun the Forgotten. After her death she became known as the **Savioress of Oar's Rest**.

## History

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## Character and Appearance

Like most Askari, Idril was stern, prideful and wise. Attractive to most men who came across her, she was considered by many Westerners, including her husband Maxmillian, to be a "foreign beauty". Having been trained in combat since a child, Idril possessed combat efficiency and discipline. However, her most gifted abilities came from her training in the Oracle Caste, making her a highly skilled and versatile warrior.
Ada Dunn

"*I often remind people that my leaves may change color, but my roots are still the same. You knew my father better than anyone, it appears, even though you knew him for the least amount of time. This city hated him, and yet you speak highly of him, as if he fathered you and made you the man you are, standing before me now. It is not your wisdom that flatters me, nor your dashing looks or mysterious nature. It is the human flaw that you are so desperately trying to hide: that life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. You are a man who wishes to cut the thread, O' Night Angel.*"
—Ada referring to her father's legacy, to Alec Kylar.

## Lady Ada Azbar

### Date of Birth

1248 A.K. in Alderwood, Khanduras

Lady **Ada Azbar** (née **Dunn**) is a noblewoman of Alderwood, a poet, and the head of House Azbar. She is also a central figure of House Dunn passed down through her father's nobility. In Alderwood she is known as **Lady Lone Wolf**.

## History

Ada was born in 1248 to Jerald and Berenice of House Dunn. She is a mixed ethnicity, her father a western nobleman of Khanduras and her mother an Ivgorordi. Taking from several of her mother's features, many have described her as a foreign beauty, though not without occasional discrimination from westerners. She has a soft, soothing voice that is said to charm her peers, especially men.

After her husband's death, Ada took on sole leadership of House Azbar of Alderwood, and did so with a stern and uncompromising approach. She has an estranged relationship with her aunt Clairet, whom she does not fully trust. She is known to avoid the use of servants and handmaidens, despite her wealth and noblity, and will put forth efforts to accomplish daily tasks on her. All these factors contribute to her nickname, **The Lone Wolf of Alderwood**.
Stormgate Brotherhood

**The Stormgate Brotherhood**

## History

### ***The Pearl Watchtower***

A jet-black waystation in the Dry Steppes that commands attention. Many like it used to do the road and provide safety from highwaymen. However, as the dangers of Sanctuary grew, the nuumber of volunteers willing to man the towers dwindled, and it became overunn by the very thieves it once stood to protect against. Zira and Warrich liberated the city and Zira defeated Captain Ezima. Warrich took on Corcus the Greedy and Big Belly Noah.

### ***Blood and Ash***

Carlo and the Brotherhood pursued the powerful demonic entity into the volcano fortress. There, they confronted the demon and its ilk. Carlo faced against the demon, slaying it, while the brotherhood kept the demonic forces at bay. Meanwhile, Warrich met Krol, the Marauder King, at the crater of the volcano to resolve the conflict via holmgang. At the volcano, Warrich and Krol engaged in a fierce swordfight; Krol was decapitated buy Warrich, who was fatally wounded.

## Members

### ***Members***

* Carlo Paulo Izumi, the leader of the brotherhood and a prominent sorcerer of the Mage Clans. He specializes in cold elemental magic. He is also a former member of the Eternal Companions.
* Leslie Sineater, a practitioner of dark magic and a former necromancer of the Priests of Rathma. She is the daughter of the infamous Alathar. She is a former associate of the Crimson Magi.
* Zira, a rogue warrior and outlaw. She is a former member of Rune Rogues and was once the mentee of Alec Kylar.
* Cathbad, a Druid of Scosglen seeking fame and fortune after the desolation of his homeland. He posses the ability to transform into a werebear.
* Warrich, a widowed barbarian mercenary on a vendetta to avenge his wife and kin against the demons of the Burning Hells. He is also the personal body guard to Carlo. He seeks to kill Marauder Krol. Killed in action.
* Oswyn Talsmark, a sorcerer of the Mage Clans and Carlo's mentee. He specializes in electric elemental magic.
* Sebastian, a squire. Killed in action.
* Renley the Redeemer
* Zoyala, a thief and smuggler.
* Jesia, a sorceress of the Mage Clans and a historian of Sanctuary. She specializes in fire elemental magic.
The Feast of Crows

"*Die knowing that soon, no one will be left to mourn you, traitor. My father, the Archduke, says the crows are to feed on your corpse.*"
—Bryan Bennen to Ingold Thorne, moments before cutting him down.

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The **Feast of Crows** is a massacre that occurred during the War of the Shadows, orchestrated by Bryan Bennen and Haldon Fengel. During the massacre, Ingold Thorne, his wife, Meera, his best friend, Barkart, and most of the inhabitants outside the Church of Light were murdered, including a bishop. The massacre, which violated all the sacred laws of hospitality, created much controversy in Westmarch, prompting King Justinian III to condemn those responsible.

Unbeknownst to most, however, is the fact that the true masterminds of the Feast of Crows is the Duke of Westmarch, Byron Bennen, who conspired to avenge his son's death by slaughtering Ingold Thorne. Another conspirator, by neutral collusion, is Vellatra and her pawn known as "The Skin-Walker", the latter which had assimilated Haldon.

## History

### ***The Massacre***

"*I defy your rule, your Majesty. Even unto death. For I am Sir Barkart of House Tye, and I will cut your lackey's throat if you harm Ingold further.*"
—Sir Barkart's epitath.

Upon arriving in Bramwell on the early morning of August 5th, 1269 A.K. the three Knights heard the ringing of church bells, as Sunday's church service was just beginning. Robert was tasked at finding suitable transportation while Barkart and Ingold attended to their families. Ingold arrived home to find it vacant, but soon found Brienne and her friend Chrissy, both of whom were playing hide-and-seek under the bed. However, the Moon Knight found that his wife had already left for their church service. Eager to reunite with his wife, Ingold lead Brienne, followed by Chrissy, to the church where they found Meera leading the choir. Due to his scruffy appearance, Meera did not initially notice Ingold. The bishop Alzan then began to preach about the men lost at war, which prompted Ingold remove his hood and kneel to his wife and the bishop. In tears, Meera hurried to her husband to embrace him.

Meanwhile, Prince Bryan and his personal enforcers remained in the town center of Bramwell and kept a watchful eye on the town's citizens. The Skin-walker, still in Haldon's form, was quick to learn that Ingold and his company had entered the city. Before informing the Prince, Haldon sent word to the Hollowed Sisters on Ingold's arrival. Vellatra's puppets then began to formulate a plan to extract the location of the Soulstriders, in which they hoped to find through Ingold. Finally, when Haldon reported to Bryan on Ingold's activities, the Prince launched an assault on the church to capture the Knight swiftly and surely; his actions, though bold, were unquestioned by his squad.

Ingold was lulled into a false sense of security after reuniting with his wife and daughter.

### ***The Desecration***

Shortly after the massacre had ended, Prince Bryan sent a splinter group of his enfrocers, lead by Sir Haldon, to eliminate any loyal soldiers to House Thorne encase of a retaliation.
Evoron

"*Let us scream the ugliest sound any mortal ever heard—even a mortal exhausted and unnerved by two days of hard fighting, without sleep, without rest, without food and without hope!*"
—Everon's final battle cry, shortly before his demise.

## Chieftain Evoron

### Date of Birth

1234 A.K. in Khanduras

Chieftain **Evoron**, **son of** **Evgorn**, was a mercenary and the chieftain of the Corvus Tribe. He and his tribe found great fortune when recruited in 1273 by Lord Alfred of House Vislak. However, the downfall of his tribe came during The Battle of Half-Blood Sisters after he and his comrades were slaughtered during the conflict. In his youth, Evoron had achieved the rare success—and popular reputation—of being the only wildling to ever participate and win in an open tournament under the monarch's rule.

## Appearance and Character

Evoron was a mighty warrior who would often boast about his equivocate achievements, many of which were highly doubted by both friend and foe alike. This only continued further after he was elevated to chieftain of his tribe. Nonetheless, Evoron was keen on showcasing his prowess even against all odds. He was a spiritual man and would often contemplate the gods. In the months proceeding his death, Evoron began showcasing a public interest in the Zakarum's faith in the Light, an opinion that had been highly controversial among his peers, especially the huntress Galia.
Jaxki

"*There is absolutely nothing that can harm the shadow. Nothing. I advise you strongly not try.*"
—Jaxki regarding Alec Kylar.

## Jaxki

### Date of Birth

1230 A.K. in Westmarch

**"Blind-Eyed" Jaxki** was a mage of Westmarch and a member of the secret group The Crimson Magi. An unparalleled master of Conjuration, Jaxki was able to summon living and non-living things within realms with ease, and is the only member of his group to have met his master Titus. In 1265 he was carefully selected by Titus to hunt down and kill Fynn Kylar. He later met his demise at the hands of Fynn's grandson Alec.

## History

Jaxki was born in the nation of Westmarch and both his parents were traveling merchants. When he was twelve he became partially blind after a mage cursed him for ridiculing him; his father tried taking revenge upon the mage for blinding his son, but was killed instead. Hence force he was given the name **Blind Eyed** by his kin.

## Character and Appearance

Jaxki was clam, level-headed and shrewd. Other mages often turned to him for wisdom and solace. After he became blind he displayed an aggressive demeanor but that slowly diminished as he began learning magic. One of his common conjurations was a bird he named Rio that would deliver messages through different realms of Creation.
Raziya Altunia

"*The feudal don't have the luxury of discipline nor training. They have the mundane expectations of serving the kingdom with basic roles. Unlike them, we are blessed with purpose. With power.*"
—Raziya to her daughter.

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### Allignment

Lawful Neutral

**Raziya Altunia,** known as the **Amber Harrier**, is a prominent member of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye and the master-at-arms of the Fallen Feathers. Her ancestors date back to the inception of the sisterhood, thus giving her a important status among her kin. Her ax, called *Spirit*, is empowered by magic runestones.

## Character and Appearance

Raziya's most distinguished feature are her eyes, which become "crazy" or "wild" during moments of intense confrontations or hostility. She holds a reputation of savagery while in combat, and will not hold back at fighting dirty. She is fond of wildlife and animals despite her prolific use of hunting and tracking.
Elizabeth Wolven

Archduchess of Irvine

Lady **Elizabeth Wolven** was the Archduchess of Irvine and the commander of the Royal Army. Her tenure lasted less than two years, during which she, her household and her loyal followers to her were forced to flee from their seat of power against the Hordes of Hell. She was slain during the Massacre of Lorean Cliffs
Rangvald

"*There’s a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand.*"
—Rangvald regarding men and war.

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**Rangvald**, known later as **The Deceiver**,is a renowned Huntsman, hailing from the Dry Steppes, and once the right hand and enforcer to Adam Vellar of the Eternal Companions. He is known for his affinity toward wolves, a trait shared with his wife Ferreyra. His most loyal pet, a direwolf named Gunnolf, has become known for fighting and hunting alongside Rangvald. Most notable among his possessions is the legendary sword Kystream, a blade rumored to have been forged within the confines of the Burning Hells.

Following the Brennor Crisis, Rangvald was hired to serve Lord Karras Rankine, now head of House Rankine. His mission to track and stalk Sunetra Corbray as well as eliminate any hostile opponents of House Rankine began with the Purge of Belflower. His actions would also garner great infamy when he unleashed his direwolf onto Lady Isla's son, William. One year later, William's death was avenged when Isla's youngest son Damien tracked down and killed Rangvald with the help of Alec Kylar.
Khaldar "Dar" Folark

"*Sometimes I think everyone is just pretending to be brave, and none of us really are.*"
—Khaldar regarding his broken tribe of Barbarians.

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**Khaldar Forlark**, affectionately known as **Dar**, was a Barbarian of the Shadow Wolf Clan and patron of the Eternal Companions. He came from a long line of highly decorated warriors and was a masterbuilder in architecture. In his tribe, he is known as **Stonewolf** by friend and foe alike.

## History

Khaldar was born in the Shadow Wolf Clan, the largest clan of the Barbarian Tribes. He is the cousin of Khardan and Khadal, both whom are respected members of his tribe. After the Worldstone's Destruction, which resulted in his tribe disbanding, he and his cousins abandoned their ruined homeland and traveled south and into the Western Kingdoms to offer their services as enforcers and mercenaries. Due to his short height of 6'2", compared to other Barbarians of the North who stand closer to seven feet tall, Khaldar managed to blend in with southerns, while his cousins stood out as behemoths.

Khardan quickly became a prominent member of the Eternal Companions during the organization's initial formation. Alas, Khaldar was brought into the organization as a warrior beside his cousin Khardan, yet his most notable gift was for building. Before long, Khaldar managed to construct several encampments to serve as headquarters or bases of operations for the Eternal Companions. He is valued by his peers, especially Ikeda Cao, for the tremendous work he has contributed to rebuilding and expanding settlements in the Western Kingdoms after the Emergence of Evil.

## Appearance and Character

Despite his native blood to Bul-Kathos, he is short in statue compared to his kin and a wiry man, with a hallow face and bald head. He is openly mocked by his cousins and is sensitive about his height. He is stronger than he looks, and has the best night-eyes of anyone Khardan has ever known. He is regarded as one of the best builders in the Shadow Wolf Clan, earning him his nickname.
Loras Branfield

"*The thing is - fear can't hurt you any more than a dream.*"
—Loras.

Lord Commander **Loras Branfield** is a war veteran and the military leader of Fort Highbridge, Gateway of the West. He participated in multiple battles during the War of the Black King and was pledged as the 159th Lord Commander of Fort Highbridge in 1264 after the war had ended. Since his inaguration, Loras has held command over a brigade of elite soldiers that patrol the border, The Highbridge Wardens.

Loras is a proud father and a resilient personality among his peers; he is known for his outspoken stance on denying the exodus of Khanduras survivors and has openly welcomed the denizens of the broken nation into the kingdom of Westmarch. Loras is also highly outspoken of the corruption sewn into the Zakarum Church. His staunch political beliefs have garnered him both praise and criticism.
Battle of Fort Dreadstone

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* Dark Templar Alec Kylar
* Mages
* Druids
* Rogues
* Barbarians
* Nerazim
* Half assualt force eliminated during the battle
* Entire assault force eliminated

The **Battle of Fort Dreadstone** is a decisive event that occurred near the climax of the War of the Shadows. Due to its massive amount of participants during the battle, it is not only considered to be the largest battle of the war, but also one of the largest battles to take place during the Quiet Peace. Despite their victory, the Eternal Companions lost several members and failed to capture Vellatra.
Joy

"*May the gods grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.*"
—Joy's prayer to her gods.

## Joy

### Date of Birth

Unknown

**Joy**, **Matron of Sarandesh**, is former aristocrat and powerful wizard. As a highly skilled, self-taught practitioner of magic, Joy is labeled by her peers to be an outsider with no affiliation or contact with any mage clans or institutions. As a result, Joy's spells are considered highly unprecedented and unapparelled. Due to her control over arcane and time, she ages progressively slower; her true age and origin are unknown.

## Character and Appearance

As a nigh-immortal being, Joy maintains a youthful appearance. Her mind, however, is highly unstable.
Xandria Waker

"*Poison, secrets and gold are my trade.*"
—Xandria's proposal in conducting business.

**Xandria Waker** is a mercenary and expert assassin, hired by multiple underworld organizations in her career and known by her peers to be one of the most efficient spies in Sanctuary. During missions or operations she deploys stealth, sabotage and poison to kill her targets. She holds an uneasy alliance with the Viz-Jaq'taar.

In 1266, Xandria became acquainted with Sir Eric Van Der Loo, then a famous Kingsguard, through deploying herself into his services. After Eric forged The Oricon, a secret organization of exiles and outlaws, she joined under his cause. For the years they were active she served as the right-hand to Eric Van Der Loo and lead a spy network under his rule.

After Eric's downfall, Xandria went into hiding for several years. She eventually resurfaced when she was contracted by the Crimson Magi to hunt and track Alec Kylar, putting her at odds once again with her old enemy. Xandria would go on to serve under this secret order for an undisclosed amount of years.

Responsible for the multiple high profile murders and executions, her services are known to come at a high price. Her most well known assassination was the Duke of Brennor in 1256. Within the criminal underworld, she is known as **The Saboteur**.

## Character and Appearance

Xandria is regarded as treacherous, while maintaining a sweet and pious persona. She is fair, with black hair, blue eyes and an almost otherworldly innocence about her. She has soft pale hands but they are as deadly as Nikka's callused ones, if not more so. She posses keen knowledge of poisons and it is her chosen weapon, especially snakes.
Maria Johann

"*What will you have me do? The south is beyond my grasp, and there is little hope.*"
—Maria's despair in reclaiming her homeland of Khanduras.

## Maria Johann

### Organization

Sisterhood of the Sightless EyeFallen Feathers (formerly)

Greenguard (formerly)

### Date of Birth

1237 A.K. in Khanduras

**Maria "Longbow" Johann**, commonly known as **The Wandering Crow,** is an expert archer affiliated with many well known organizations across the Western Kingdoms including the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye, Greenguard and the Fallen Feathers, among many other underworld organizations. Maria is noted to have participated or been involved in multiple conflicts across Khanduras, most notably the Reign of Anguish.

Cousin to the late Jayla Songbird, both whom were born and raised in the Rogue Monastery, Maria was brought up in a prestigious family amongst the Sisterhood, and even became eligible for a leadership position shortly before the fall of the Rogue Monastery. In 1275, Maria retired from archery and took up a simple living as a farmer in eastern Khanduras.

## History

### ***Herald of the Greenguard***

Maria was born into the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye, a paramilitary faction of Khanduras that was nearly destroyed during the Emergence of Evil. She had trained alongside her cousin Jayla during their upbringing. In 1264, she abandoned her homeland and all its denizens to travel north to the Sharval Wilds and start her new life. Within the wilderness she was recruited by Sir Stefan Huster and brought into Greenguard; she swore allegiance to Stefan and his cause to rid evil.

When Sanctuary entered into the era known as the Quiet Peace, Maria returned to her homeland and aided her former sisterhood at reclaiming the Eastgate Keep that had fallen to the late Andariel, Maiden of Anguish. Afterward, she was brought in as a temporary member of the Fallen Feathers that was lead by Grand Marshal Jayla. Though her homeland was eventually restored and her sisterhood welcomed her back, Maria ultimately returned to the Sharval Wilds to continue her duty with the Greenguard.

## Character and Appearance

Mariah is bold, energetic and determined. Though she lacks beauty, she makes up for in a positive demeanor. Maria has also earned the nickname of **Longbow Johann** due to her always carrying her signature weapon the longbow. She is close friends with Monica, who has praised Maria for her use of combat efficiency in both ranged and melee fighting.
Rutzo Perlasca

"*I'd sooner have them dead. It is better to be seen as cruel than foolish.*"
—Rutzo's bitter, egotistical ideology.

Earl **Rutzo "Rudy" Perlasca**, nicknamed **Rudy the Runt**, is a nobleman of Westmarch. He works closely with many military organizations within the Western Nations as a political adviser and is known for his mischievous efforts against his rivals.

## Appearance and Character

Alec Kylar considers Rudy "a preening peacock of a man" due to his pretentious ego.
The Shadow Puppets

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The **Shadow Puppets** is a secret society of powerful warriors, mostly trained in stealth and magic, who were chosen and trained by Alec Kylar, a Dark Templar and personal agent of Trag'Oul, for the main goal of bringing balance to Sanctuary and dealing with catastrophes. Members and associates operate in the shadows, thus oppose superstition, obscurantism, religious influence over public life, and abuses of state power. They operate mainly in the Western Nations but also extend their influence across other continents.
Walter Girard

"*“Love yourself a fire”. It's one of the blessings; freely given to all. And yet, perhaps, not freely given. I am reminded of Hefaetrus. In many ways, Askari myths are best in explaining the very punishment that imbue our daily existence with their piquant tortures. Sure, we can have fire. And we can have the knowledge of fire. But with that comes the knowledge of everything… We become like the gods, because to be all powerful is to be all suffering. Yes… thus, Hefaetrus gave us light, and warmth, and eternal damnation, and the awareness of our isolation for everything holy. Quite the conundrum, fire.*"
—Walter contemplating the power of the gods.

## Sir Walter Girard

### Date of Birth

1245 A.K. in Heilung, Khanduras

Sir **Walter Girard** was a knight-errant of Khanduras, partisan, courtier, military leader and brigand. Starting as a squire from a young age, Walter was later drafted as a conscript into the War of the Black King. He achieved knighthood shortly before the end of the war. Walter was known to have a passion for Askari culture and religion, viewing himself an avatar of their kin.

After the war, he and many of his comrades returned to their ruined homeland and were drafted into the service of House Rankine. With his incursion into Daley in 1273, he claimed the region in the name of Lady Yanina Rankine as part of a campaign of civil conflict. Walter's exploits made him a hero to Khanduras partisans, but his marauding led the monarch to brand him a brigand, known to them as **The Serpent**.

In 1274, Walter betrayed Lady Yanina to gain favor of Lord Karras, ultimately resulting in heavy losses for the coalition forces under her command. Due his deception causing mass casaulties, Lord Karras decided to hand him over to his enemies as a means of parley, resulting in his execution.

## Character and Appearance

Walter was a violent man, yet he managed to keep a steady calmness and patient demeanor about him. Walter's signature blade, *The Sparkspin* dagger, burned at incredible heat and was often used to torture or flay his victims after combat. During war, he would often spend his days inebriated. He was not particularly liked amongst his peers due to his rash behavior, and was loathed by his superiors. Walter was not without heart, however, due to his strong moral principle of sparing women and children from his violent urges, and had on a several occasions enforced this principal onto his blood thirsty comrades.
Maykor

"*Maykor was a great man, a great knight. I am merely a shadow of the greatness that man had.*"
—Melara admires Maykor as her hero.

## Attributes

### Allignment

Lawful Neutral

Sir **Maykor the Unsung** was a Knight-errant hailed from Westmarch and an adventurer. He worked within the confines as a soldier-of-fortune, and would constantly travel to offer his services. Though his whereabouts eventually became unknown, it is widely believed he died circa 1264 in Khanduras.

He held friendships with several powerful nobleman, in and outside of court, most notable being Lord Lawrence Redpool of Entsteig. Maykor's role as a mediator in several political conflicts became the hallmark of his knighthood. He was a highly respected and sought after warrior, and was widely considered a hero to the denizens across the Western Kingdoms.
Sanctos

The **Sanctos** were a group of peoples whose name was given in the early Middle Ages to a large region near the eastern sea of Kehjistan. In the late Urehic Empire, the name was used to refer to coastal raiders, and also as a word something like the later "Viking". Their origins appear to be mainly somewhere in or near the Kehjistan East Sea coast where they are found later. After the fall of the Urehic Empire, continental Sanctos had been associated with the activity and settlements on the coast of what later became Westmarch.
House Reid

**House Reid of Perlshaw** is a noble house from Perlshaw in the region of Kabal, Khanduras. They are a cadet branch House Grant of Culver.

## Historical Members

* Reginald Grant, founder of House Reid.
* Old Yharnam, wizard and scholar.
* Whiteheart Darrel, wizard and scholar.

## House Reid at the end of the Thirteen Century

* Lord Cenric Reid, Lord of the Channel, scholar and practitoner of magic.
	+ Lady Gleda Harlowe, his wife
		- Stephen Reid, his son and heir.
			* Allura of Harrelle, Stephen's wife.
		- Kendra Reid, his daughter.
* Brandon Reid, his younger brother.
	+ Zephrine Blackrock, Brandon's wife.
* Sir Becket Reid, a knight and scholar. Cenric's uncle.
* Madam Everly Reid, practitioner of magic and alchemist. Cenric's aunt.

### *Household*

* Blake the Blade, captain of the household guard. Former member of the Iron Order.
* Wulfsige of Winthrope, a renowned artisan and the household blacksmith.
Meera

"*♫ Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style some day. Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker, wherever you're going I'm going your way ♫*"
—-Meera's lyrics, famous throughout Bramwell.

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**Meera Thorne,** commonly known as **The Moonsinger**, is a singer and song writer. Her singing, trained in mezzo-soprano vocal range, is highly praised and her appearance is so beautiful that high lords and noble men across Westmarch request her for special performances. She wrote the famous song "Moon River", named after the river that passes near Bramwell.

She was murdered by Lurk (disguised as Haldon) during the Feast of Crows, a massacre that took place in Bramwell's cathedral due to her husband's transgressions. Her death has not been forgotten and the citizens of Bramwell honor her memory by carrying on her music. Most of the perpetrators that were involved in her murder have since been brought to justice.

## History

Meera was born near the outskirts of Bramwell to a lowborn family. She was a servant for a nobleman when she was at the age of 8. Not long after she began her service, the nobleman discovered her talented vocals and would pay her family small sums of gold for her to perform. She would later go on to take singing lessons with her profits she saved as well as taking up the flute. Overtime, Meera began writing her own songs; her most well known love song is about the river that flowed through the western realm, titled Moon River. Her wedding was held at night on a fool moon and the ceremony took place right beside Moon River. Meera and her husband Ingold have a daughter named Brienne.

## Appearance and Character

Meera is regarded as one of the most beautiful women in Bramwell. This has caused some controversy due to her lowborn status; she is often confused as a noblewoman when she wears rich attire during her performances. Having become a bard, Meera spends much of her time traveling to perform in cities and towns, bringing her daughter along as a back up singer. Many of the citizens of Bramwell considered her a passionate and kind woman.
Jeffrey

"*Whenever you need me.*"
—Jeffrey to Executor Adam.

**Jeffrey** **of Dyrford** was a commoner from Khanduras and a skilled spellblade. He was a member of the Eternal Companions, as well as the personal body guard and loyal friend of Executor Adam. Occasionally, he worked in solitude as a bounty hunter. Within the organization he was known as **The Spellblade Protector**.

## History

Jeffrey was an orphan of Dyrford, Khanduras and born in 1246 during a long winter. Raised in an orphanage and abused by his guardians, Jeffrey eventually developed arcane magic around the time he started going through puberty. Jeffrey embraced his powers, and in 1258 he ran away from the orphange and began living on the streets.

During a chance meeting Jeffrey befriended a wandering wizard that journeyed to Dyrford; after much convincing, Jeffrey talked the wizard into bringing him under his wing. For many years the two traveled together and in return for providing his loyal service to the wizard Jeffrey received training in arcane intellect.

Jeffrey received proper sword training later in his life when he and his companions formed a mercenary group during the Emergence of Evil. During this time Jeffrey would squire for experienced warriors, later inheriting an ancient sword called Sunguard from one of his fallen comrades. By the end of the demonic invasion most of Jeffrey's former masters and friends had perished in battle, leaving him alone again.

In 1270, Jeffrey joined the Eternal Companions, a paramilitary organization based in the Western Nations. Optimistic about helping the citizens of Dyrford, Jeffrey and an envoy of denizens convinced Executor Adam to send aid and resources to the small town. When Adam met with Jeffrey and came through with his request, the spellblade swore his allegiance to Executor Adam and the two became close friends, alas Jeffrey became the executor's personal bodyguard; the two became nearly inseparable as Jeffrey had become overly protective of Adam from people outside the organizations and even within.

## Appearance and Character

Jeffrey often described himself as a hedonist, and sought comfort among his friends and allies. Adam, one of his closest friends, viewed him as one of the most skilled warriors within the organization, yet Jeffrey had never come to accept his true potential of fighting. He was highly valued due to his exceptional skill with the spellblade named **Sunguard**, an ancient weapon imbued with powerful arcane enchantments. Alec Kylar considered him the most loyal servant under Executor Adam, and compared his relationship with Adam to himself and Ikeda.
Radiant Sons

The **Radiant Sons** are a mercenary group active in the Western Kingdoms, founded and lead by Vicar Jae Karune. Mos

## Members

All the members of the group, excluding their leader, share their history with criminal activity, nomadic lifestyles and unprincipled demeanor. This lead the group to enforce a harsh and otherwise roguish reputation while hunting down the runestones.

### ***Current Members***

* Vicar Jae Karune
* Mullins the Mighty
* Kalvin the Seeker
* Khardan Folark
* Kharhad Folark
* Yoru Harivong
* Maximus the Dancer
* Alonso
* Slayer Kristopher Lopar
* Shirley Lopar, a pathfinder and messenger. (1272-present)

### ***Deceased Members***

* Khaldar "Dar" Folark

### ***Known Contacts***

* Jeremiah Shinto, a blacksmith. (1268-1272)
* Rangvald the Deceiver
Georgy Forster

"*Money buys a man's silence for a time. A dagger in the heart buys it forever.*"
—Georgy silencing a witness.

## Georgy Forster

### Date of Birth

1231 A.K. in Entsteig

**Georgy Forster** is a former bandit and the spymaster for the Greenguard. He is also a highly skilled alchemist, his potions utilized for combat, healing and imbued magic, though his work often goes uncredited. Georgy has accomplished many tasks involving espionage and infiltration, but his loyalties often waver to the highest bidders.

## History

Georgy began showing high intelligence and craftsmanship at an early age, and joined the Alchemist Guild in Entsteig at the age of 14. He was ultimately kicked out during his first year of apprenticeship due to his nighttime activities as a blackmarket dealer. When Georgy's masters excommunicated him, he stole numerous amounts of equipment, herbs and prized artifacts so that he could continue his work among the underworld organizations and make a steady profit.

In 1263, he offered his assistance to Sir Stefan Huster who was forming Greenguard; the two became acquainted through Georgy's contacts with corrupt town guard of Entsteig. Though initially against recruiting Georgy, Stefan eventually brought him into the fold when Georgy developed a potion that could extinguish fire in forest areas. Stefan was also satisfied with Georgy's vast network of spys he had under his control through the many years of underworld politics, thus Georgy became Greendguard's spymaster; Georgy's history and knowledge of criminal activities allowed Stefan to study the organized gangs that lurked within the Sharval Wilds.

## Character and Appearance

Georgy is a daring man, and will normally take high risks for high rewards. As a spymaster to Greenguard, he often 'jumps the fence' as much as he can in order to greater benefit his personal desires. Among his comrades he is friendly and noted for his gifted singing. His most distinguished feature is the scar across his right eye, received in a love affair with a lumberjack's wife.
Marco

"*Woe to the good, and the evil. Forget them. I fight every battle, everywhere.*"
—Marco describing the nature of his being.

## Attributes

### Allignment

Neutral

**Marco** is a member of the Shadow Puppets, trained and allied to the Dark Templar Alec Kylar. Mysterious in nature and in subtly, Marco has shown to be a puzzled and perplexed individual due to his unclear origin.
Dana Dinh

"*His skills are best utilized by our organization, and rather he be on our side rather with our enemies. Let him be. Let him get his hands dirty when you seek not too.*"
—Elee Llamas to Ikeda Cao regarding Dana's dangerous motives.

## Dana Dinh

### Date of Birth

1233 A.K. in Xiansai

**Dana Dinh** was a career assassin and hitman of the Eternal Companions. Despite an austere, mechanical physicality and virtually non-verbal interaction, Dana was a fearsome presence who killed without hesitation or emotion. Later on, he became a deadly agent under Elee Llamas and her spy network. He met his demise during the Skirmish of Nightheart.

## History

Born in Xiansai as the third son of House Dinh, Dana was among the many members of his family to serve as a vassal to the Great Families. Brought up as an assassin, Dana proved more resilient and capable than his peers due to his size and cunning. At age eleven he performed his first assassination with a group of youth, initiating a war between two of his rival clans that resulted in a number of deaths. Dana, from that point on, was determined to sell his blade as a hitman.

### ***A Foreign Blade in the West***

In 1265, Dana traveled southwest toward the Western Kingdoms after he learned from the Great Families that several denizens of Xiansai, including notable warriors from House Sévérine, House Cao and House Jun-fan, traveled to the mainland to combat against the remnants of the demonic invasion. Seeking to make profits, Dana joined during the Liberation of Kurast as a mercenary on behalf of Ikeda. He was eventually brought into the Eternal Companions after earning recognition as a deadly assassin.

Having worked closely with Elee Llamas, the organization's spymaster, Dana quickly became a controversial figure due to his relentless approach at assassinations, all while endangering innocent civilians in the towns he visited. His identify kept anonymous to monarchs and allied organizations, Dana's crimes remained unhindered even in times when he killed women and children, leading several of the leaders such as Executor Ikeda and Katheryne to openly confront Dana in regards to his barbaric actions. By 1266, Dana had completed nearly one-hundred assassinations, most of them on unfriendly rivals and known criminals, and embraced his pseudonym as **The Killer of Xiansai**. At one point, the Eternal Eight secretly held a meeting to discuss killing Dana as a means of justice, but Elee and Alec voted against it due to the fact that the people he succeeded at killing meant that the ends justified the means.

## Character and Appearance

Dana was extremely dangerous, cunning, cold and psychopathic. Despite his demeanor, Dana proved obedient and loyal to those he served. He was despised by nearly everyone, including Executor Ikeda who would have personally seen to it that he was condemned and executed if not for Elee's persistence in keeping him as her personal agent. Elee considered him one of the most seasoned killers to hail from Xiansai. Yseult considered him unworthy of sentiment as he was merely a man who, according to her, "stabbed an enemy in the back, rather than face-to-face."
Tomaka Jun-fan

"*Hope is dangerous.*"
—Tomaka Jun-fan

**Tomaka "Tom" Jun-fan** is a career assassin, warrior and heir of House Jun-fan. He is also a founding member of the Eternal Companions, alongside his childhood friend Ikeda Cao. Mastering his skills as an assassin, Tomaka has strived to prove himself as a warrior without peer in his years of service to his friend Ikeda.

## History

The Jun-fan family was established centuries ago, a clan of assassins whose power grew over the years, enabling them to build themselves in a leading vassal that profited from lucrative trade in arms. As the eldest son of the family's head, Tomaka was bound by duty to succeed his father and rule the Xian trade empire. From a young age, he was trained for that responsibility and also excelled in more practical areas: he was a prodigy in martial arts, swordplay, and bowmanship.

## Character and Appearance

Tomaka is jaded, reclusive and cocky. By many, he is regarded as a misanthropic loner, mostly due to his rude, erupt and impudent attitude and his desire for solitary confinement. Despite usually acting distant, Tomaka has shown on numerous occasions to be caring and selfless.