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Bronzeoak

Bronzeoaks are a type of hardy tree famed for their resilient bark.

## Description

A deciduous broadleaf tree found throughout temperate regions, Bronzeoaks are capable of growing to a height of 100 feet (30 metres), although those that grow at higher altitudes are generally inclined to be significantly shorter. While both the leaves and bark have alchemical properties, the Bronzeoak is particularly favoured by druidic colonies due to its thick and resilient bark that makes it ideal for the creation of tools, weapons and armour.

## Usage

The bark of the Bronzeoak is one of the key ingredients of a Fundamentum Resistre, a necessary base and primer for Resistance Potions of all kinds. By contrast, when combined with a Fundamentum Herbridis and Netlace Mushroom in the right conditions, the leaves of the Bronzeoak can be used to brew a Tonic of the Oak, which causes the imbiber's skin to harden and grow coarse, as well as sprouting roots create pad-like knots under their feet for the next hour, giving them augmented defence akin to wearing chainmail, and the ability to sense tremors through the ground.
Acherontia

## The Death's Head

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Acherontia, known also as the Death's Head, is a Demon Prince of the Abyss.

## Description

Served by all manner of butterflies, moths and insects winged or otherwise, Acherontia is considered the epitome of beauty by his zealous followers. The Death's Head rules a series of layers in the Abyss known collectively as Tinaemortum, filled with lush and vibrant jungles and forests that fall away to reveal stunning vistas of staggering pulchritude, overlooking valleys of flowers in bloom, nestled beneath a cloudless sky.

Within this beauty, the villainy and true nature of the Death's Wing is hidden, for each and every branch, leaf and petal drips with poison and other noxious substances, and his servants all the while stalk in the shadows cast by the canopy overhead. Acherontia attracts followers and victims alike by means of their own curiosity, before revealing his true, savage form. Of particular delight for Acherontia to corrupt are creatures of Fey Ancestry, to whom he may pretend to be an Archfey, commonly known or one of his own creation. Kelun, a wood elf warlock of Morgaelei, fell foul of this deception in 132WD, opening a passageway to the Abyss that allowed denizens of the Demon Prince to escape into the Material Plane.

## Appearance

An insectoid humanoid of glistening chitin patterned like brocaded silk and just as magnificent, Acherontia also possesses a pair of splendid butterfly wings that carry him effortlessly as he surveys his domain.

*"This beautiful creature has a humanoid frame covered with tiny, colourful, chitinous plates, and it sports large, rounded orange-red wings with dark markings. Its face is an odd combination of human and insectoid, with heavy brows and a crown of twitching antennae jutting proud of its temples. Threat and menace lurks behind its baleful compound eyes, and the spikes that jut from its shoulders, elbows, and knees speak of danger."*
Allreach Sea

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The Allreach Sea is a major ocean to the northeast of the continent of Ahlus.

Of the three major oceans, it is the least travelled for trade and military vessels alike.

## Description

Bounded by the Brumal Deep to the west and merging with the Cobalt Sea at the Penance Peninsula of eastern Ahlus, the Allreach Sea is a lesser travelled sea route, for most of the continent's seaborne trade takes place between the settlements along the bays and coastlines of the south.

Along the beaches of the former Realms of Tulis and Lienia, the Allreach Sea provides a steady warmth, heated by the sunlight of long Highreign months, though further north vast ice flows are common, with blistering storms carrying across the Hoarfrost Expanse and to the lands of the south with the transition between Amberlight and Whiterose.
Beast of Breakstone

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The Beast of Breakstone was a construct of unknown origin and purpose encountered at Broken Hill Quarry.

## Description

Having appeared from the lands southeast of Breakstone, the Beast of Breakstone was said to be a bird covered in matted black feathers, large enough to easily carry a halfling within its beak and strong enough to shatter through wooden walls with relative ease. After a number of attacks south of the settlement of Breakstone, most notable amongst them ones targeting the alchemy shop owned by Perrin in Bellcroft and the miners of Broken Hill Quarry, it was hunted down and slain by a group of adventurers.

*"A shadow descends, rotten wings matted with burns of flame, acid rain and chilling cold, patched of  furred flesh and scaled skin meshed together as an abomination of mangled parts. Each furious beat of its wings, some twenty feet from tip to tip grinds and judders in motion, a curved and glimmering beak near as curved and vicious as the talons trailing rigidly beneath."*

In reality, the outward appearance of the Beast of Breakstone was a façade of rotting flesh meshed together from a number of beasts, hiding an inorganic construct beneath. Seemingly serving a singular purpose, the retrieval of the mineral Nihlertrium, further research ultimately proved impossible as after being damaged irreparably by a *Chaos Bolt* cast by Moxzi Bluhedd, a failsafe detonated the construct in a large fireball that resulted in a wave of shrapnel capable of shredding most any creature within the blast radius. From one of these pieces of broken and twisted metal, an insignia of unknown affiliation was recovered, but little else of note.
Athizrelo

Athirzrelo is a faerie dragon encountered in the Greater Greensong forest.

## Description

Like their mate Zalalza, Athirzelo is old by faerie dragon standards, as made plain by his violet-purple scales. Like many dragons, in this time, Athirzrelo has deepened their magical abilities and thus can cast a number of spells innately. Particularly fond of the richness of truffles, the pair of faerie dragons had taken to terrorising opportunistic farmers like Louys by turning their truffle-hunting pigs into a number of wild beasts, allowing the dragons to steal any uncovered truffles for themselves. Ever playful but childish, Athirzrelo was quick to accuse Gwyneth of being boring when she failed to succumb to his *Euphoria Breath*, though shortly after found great delight in tricking Ashewan and Dorian with use of *Major Image*.

Through the efforts of a party of adventurers, a deal was bartered, in which Louys would provide the dragon pair with a steady supply of truffles in exchange for their continued lack of interference. It is uncertain how long this deal lasted before the dragons grew bored with the terms, or elsewise moved on from the Greensong.
Alkestis

Alkestis was a shifter that served as the Commander of the Rydooni Army.

Holding the title of Stregarch, he sat upon the Conclave of Rydoon.

## Description

Alkestis displayed all the attributes one might expect of a warrior of his reputation. Strong, swift and accurate in his actions, only when enjoying revelries did he let the strict order of his command slip. Clad in plate of enchanted bronze with a helmet shaped in the traditional Rydooni styling, he wielded the greatsword Vermillion - said to be blessed by Kroai herself and imbued with some of the power of Red Mist's Haze - her own legendary blade.

He was popular amongst the residents of Rydoon, most notably so for his continued success in the Kroan Games. During the 130th Kroan Games, Alkestis found moderate success in most events, although his overall success was largely hampered by the mischief caused by Brennus Coileain and Naldri. Nonetheless, he was quick to offer praise to the overall victors - particularly so the Otterkin Ume.

## Death

At some point, Alkestis was captured by the Sisters of Iron and brought to the Labyrinthe with the intention to use his mortal form as another of the conduits of Thurkaervaeri. Despite efforts by an adventuring party, particularly so the Otterfolk Ume, the Exarch of Bane consumed Alkestis' form and consciousness, taking the form of a monstrous celestial knight.

Some of Alkestis' personality seemed to persist nonetheless, with Thurkaervaeri acting honour bound in a single combat duel with Ronan before intervention by other adventurers broke the percieved rules of engagement and spurned a descent into further chaotic combat. When Thurkaervaeri was slain by Fonteyne Howell, none of Alkestis' form remained, the corporeal remains of the Exarch vapourised into ash and then naught.
Frilled Pseudodragon

Frilled pseudodragons are a subspecies of the eponymous small dragonkin, commonly found residing in tropical locales.

## Description

Similar in size and outward appearance to their non-frilled kin, this subspecies of pseudodragons had a less powerful stinger, preferring instead to intimidate would-be threats with a ring-shaped fan-like set of crests that could stretched wide to give the appearance of a larger foe. Subsequently, they are known to be more aggressive than typically shy pseudodragons, but nonetheless curious.

Another marked difference from other pseudodragons is the conventional colouration of the subspecies. While most pseudodragons were usually brownish-red, with some possessing chameleon-like abilities, frilled pseudodragons instead featured bright scales most typically shades of green, yellow or blue. As such, they are highly prized as pets, falling much into the same category as parrots and other tropical flying creatures.

## History

The half-orc captain of the *Whenever*, Donol, was the owner of a frilled pseudodragon called Tiki, who briefly bonded with Arnica through repeated offering of nuts, fish and other rations.
Arodh

Arodh is a firbolg baker formerly based at Velenthir Estate.

## Description

Standing around seven foot tall, Arodh is a gentle giant that served for several years as the baker in the heart of the Velenthir Estate. Accustomed to receiving large orders from the Oathsworn of Fall for their frequent feasts, their produce was enjoyed by most of the population during their tenure in the role. Amongst a variety of other products, Arodh found particular success selling Fruit Scones and Seedcake from his bakery.

## History

Arodh was first encountered by adventurers from Amber Run during Arnica's carousing efforts in the settlement on the search of clues about the Sproutling. Arodh explained to the artificer that he had recently had a very large order by the Oathsworn for an unscheduled feast, supposedly the first stages private, then the festivities were set to be opened to the populace at large.

Arodh and his family were later encountered by a group of adventurers looking into the news of trickster fey assailing the settlement. The baker explained that he had been growing increasingly stressed lately, feeling that dwelling in a conventional settlement was draining on his psyche and robbing him of his joys and interests, a sentiment echoed by his family. He, like many, shortly afterwards departed the settlement, setting forth to enjoy the wider world for all its natural wonders as encouraged by the supportive words of Hoonose.
Chaklinas

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Chaklinas was a couatl famed throughout the Realms of Ahlus.

## Description

Chaklinas was created by Ilemer long before Aita's Second Gift, and was heavily involved in the battles that occurred shortly after Aita's First Gift. After the stabilisation of the lands and the creation of the Principal Races, Chaklinas became most famed for their affiliation to Xorithromlax the Glimmer Knight, the Silver Dragon Exarch of Tohmos.

Shortly after the defeat of the Basilisk of Ophidian in the waters to the south of Gawylthlan, with assistance from King Kalbos III, his Azalguard and the Gawylthlian navy, Chaklinas foresaw the approach of his demise and so started the construction of Culhuaca, the Crystal City, passing shortly after its creation.
Burrows Tiger

Burrows Tigers are a type of fey creature native to the Midnight Burrows.

## Description

As the name would suggest, Burrows Tigers were similar in outward appearance to the tigers of the Material Plane, but typically smaller and with a different colouration. Instead of the typical bands of orange and black, they instead bore predominately black fur with strips of blue that luminesce in dim light. Burrows Tigers seem to have a level of control over this glow, able to increase or decrease its notability, doing the latter when hunting and the former when engaging a threat or foe.

When glowing bright, their coat gives them the ability to reflect spells launched at them, while when subdued, they can stride from tree to tree in an instant.

## History

A Burrows Tiger was encountered in the forest known as Mkitos' Garden, having been brought to the Material Plane as a gift for the green dragon Malacholar from the Verdigral Blight. After goading the adventuring party, it was eventually sent into flight after the death of some of its companions and the removal of its collar.
Aranka

### Cause of Death

Presumed dead at the massacre of the population of Hazelglen to power the ritual that was to turn Arnica into a hag.

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### Background

Aspiring bard

Frida was a child who lived in Hazelglen, the youngest of a set of triplets, and a younger sister to Arnica.

## Description

The triplets were born to Merlán and Fiala, two days after Vyra's holy day, Trickster's Night.

Youngest of the triplets, Aranka was in a sort of middle place in terms of personality. She didn't have the excessive energy that Mira had, nor did she have a love of calm and quiet like Frida. On the contrary, Aranka preferred any even to be filled with sounds, of one specific kind, music. She would try to infuse her love for it into pretty much any situation, whatever that meant. From an early age, she found an interest in both playing instruments and singing, and her parents made sure to give her opportunities to improve this skill. By the age of six, she was already a competent violinist, and loved it when her siblings and parents would listen. She also loved to tell stories accompanied with music, whether those stories were well known ones or from her sister, Frida.

She spent a significant amount of time with the twins, and later Arnica. Once she started learning how to play the violin, it was obvious that Arnica loved to listen to her play, as well as sing along and dance. Unfortunately, Elína had disappeared before her skill with the violin was significant, though even before her playing was very good, the twins would still listen.
Ander Reman

Ander Reman is a blacksmith residing in Ashenwatch Redoubt.

## Description

Ander is the son of Roderick and Nadia, and the older brother of Anivia. He is a rather stout and muscular man who works as a blacksmith in one of Ashenwatch Redoubt's more prominent smith’s, often repairing, maintaining and forging weapons and equipment for the Garrison. As an aspiring smith he like many others primarily reveres Tohmos. On a trip to Chalimar in his youth he took a keen interest in the figure of Ronan, he picked up a pin styled as a hammer from the saint’s old Blacksmith’s shop and became a devout Ronanite.

## Personality

Ander is a duty driven hardworking individual, He is a humble man who takes great satisfaction from his work, never bragging or boasting of his prowess which leads to him often underplaying his own achievements. This suits him well for he is never without work at Ashenwatch Redoubt, there are always weapons that need to be sharpened, amour that needs to be fitted or horseshoes that need to be forged.

In his younger years he was much similar to Anivia in disposition and the two would often go exploring the woods and any nook or cranny in Ashenwatch Redoubt, he would act as a ward and protect her little sister from danger, which she often got herself into. As her older brother Ander always enjoys when his sister visits him and she likes to regale him with tales of her travels and the people she meets. He often laments that he doesn't get to travel much due to his work.
Burdock

Burdock is a temperate plant used for decorative, alchemical and herbal purposes.

## Description

Famed for its barbed seeds that provide an efficient system of dispersal, burdock grows freely in a number of soil types, producing large woolly leaves, as well as hollow stems and roots that are edible. When cooked, they retain their crispness, and provide a mild sweetness to the dish. Burdock can also be used to create a wide range of beverages, both alcoholic and otherwise.

Burdock is sometimes associated with the God Veth, the Pathmaker, particularly during considerations pertaining to the floral traditions of the Lachosi.

## Usage

Ground Burdock powder, when dissolved in specific solvents can be used to form a base for Amber Ivy Paste. The combination of Burdock with Edalstross is the foundation for producing a Potion of Clairvoyance.
Briar

Briar was a shifter priest based primarily in Whittengrove.

## Description

First encountered preaching of doom to travellers passing through the Galerider Station of Whittengrove, Briar was quickly rebuked by the arrival of Ba’alakor who took particular offense to the suggestion that the mere existence of sentient life was the error for which the destruction would come. Declining the supposed truth that the tiefling offered, Briar promptly departed, narrowly missing a Rosehelm patrol sent to stop him from disrupting the peace of the station.

He was later found to be a passenger on the same Galerider Rail as a group of adventurers, during which he was picked out by the raiders based on Halterslate Islet due to his magic cloak. While this was originally returned to him by Ba’alakor, on his further rebuking of the tiefling's teachings, Ba'al instead tore the cloak from his possession, letting him drop from the Great Conduit onto the mountainside far below.

His cloak, found to be a Cloak of Common Concealing, contained a Node of Vicissim.

## Speech

*"Repent! Repent for the cycle draws near, the circle finds its tail, and upon it rides an end to all things. Rebuke those that cling to material possessions, to things that will be smote in flame and flood and frost. See how the mountains spew fire and ash, and how the waves rise to consume the soil. The winds of Whiterose stir even now in the north, before the harvest is readied in the south. We were all never meant to be, sparks of a fire that should have that should never been stirred. Anew the cycle will begin, and naught will remain from before. Doom! Repent! Doom! Repent!"*
Baalzebul

## Lord of the Seventh Layer of Baator

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Baalzebul, known also as the Lord of Lies, is an Archdevil of the Nine Hells and Lord of the Seventh Layer of Baator, Maladomini.

## Description

Despite their moniker, the Lord of Lies has indirectly become one of the most reliable suppliers of devils to the Blood War, owing to the contract bound to their soul following a failed coup of the layer of Nessus itself. Now, strict quotas and expectations are placed on every legion produced from Maladomini following the treachery of Baalzebul that also nearly resulted in the loss of Avernus to the demonic horde, and thus the bureaucratic centre of the Hells is behind only that of Avernus itself in terms of its direct involvement in the conflict.

## Appearance & Personality

Cursed by Asmodeus into punishment for their attempted treachery, Baalzebul is vast slug-like creature with humanoid arms that help to shuffle it along the ground, destined to remain as such for a number of years equal to the sum of lies told to devils presently and retrospectively.

Despite this, Baalzebul is still cunning and charismatic in equal measure, though few mortals have the fortitude and constitution to deal with them directly.
Bronze Persimmon

Bronze Persimmon are a type of tree and fruit that typically grows within tropical regions.

## Description

Bronze Persimmon trees are prized finds within Tviatini Jungles, and have since come to be cultivated elsewhere. Producing fleshy and sweet fruit protected by a hard skin with a near-metallic sheen, the timber of Bronze Persimmon trees is deeply pigmented and readily polishes to a fine finish.

When boiled, the skins of the fruit can be used to create a lustrous dye that can impart a sheen and gloss to fabrics, making them shine like spun metal.
Cinnamon Tree

Cinnamon Trees are a small evergreen tree that grows predominantly in tropical locales.

## Description

Growing anywhere between 30 and 50 feet (10-15 metres) tall, the various subtypes of cinnamon trees are most famed for their aromatic bark that is a popular and costly spice. Harvesting is achieved by stripping the core of the tree away into long rolls that are subsequently dried in well-ventilated woven baskets sustained by the ambient warmth of the forest. Different grades of cinnamon are known to exist and is sold throughout the continent as both woody quills and ground into a fine aromatic powder.
Bristlefish

Bristlefish, known by a variety of other names such as honey toads, bubblefish, globefish and pufferfish are a family of aquatic beasts found in the tropical waters of the world.

Although similar, they are distinguished from Sea Squabs by the lack of toxins within their internal organs, making them safe for conventional consumption.

## Description

Although numerous species exist, near all Bristlefish are unified in a few fundamental traits - a fat-rich body fed by means of sharp spade-shaped teeth, and the ability to rapidly draw in water as a defensive mechanism. In some species, doing so increases the pressure sufficiently so to fire scales from their body, whereas others instead rely on fixed spikes and spines as a further deterrent. A few amongst the family also possess potent toxins, either weeping from their spikes or fired from ducts located somewhere on their body.

Nonetheless, Shimmersharks have learned to bite the squat head of the bristlefish to stun it before it can inflate by drawing in water through its gills and mouth, allowing them to consume the fat-rich flesh in relative ease.

## History

Often caught as unintended catch amongst fisherfolk based out of Viridell, bouts of poisoning form the consumption of Bristlefish are not uncommon. Toxins harvested from Bristlefish are commonly used by bullywugs and grung, such as those encountered by adventurers at Gurkvale Marsh.
Callaloo

Callaloo is a staple dish popular throughout Tourmalini'i.

## Description

Although ultimately made with a variable roster of leafy green vegetables, the typical callaloo dish utilises a combination of amaranth - known also as callaloo itself - alongside spinach, okra and taro. Popular further additions include that of garlic, onions and chilli peppers. Although historically these have been locally grown, there has been renewed interest in utilising the Giadoese Peppers cultivated at Mossholde in the Hollow Concord as an ingredient.

Callaloo can be, and frequently is, enjoyed as a meal in itself, but often is also served as a side dish alongside other plates and bowls of food.
Dhinvis Vaghoxath

Dhinvis Vaghoxath is a triton currently serving as Virgiliant of Faelight Falls.

## Description

An individual of clashing colours, the blue-skinned Dhinvis is rarely seen without his bright red doublet, a colour that he seems to hold a particular fondness for. Chosen to serve in the role of Virgiliant for his aptitude with managing the wants and demands of the Merfolk residing in Tvia Bay, he was encountered at The Smokepot. Having locked down the tavern after the disappearance of a patron's wife, he was thankful for the aid of a group of adventurers, promptly departing afterwards to manage another matter involving attacks by The Thrice-Damned on merchant ships.

## Personality

Approaching all matters with a deep interest - until it deemed less curious than he originally hoped, Dhinvis has been referred to as somewhat blunt with his words and actions, flowing quickly from matter to matter with little time spent wallowing in the small victories when presented.
Fate's Path Headquarters

The Fate's Path Headquarters was the base of operations utilised by the Fate's Path gang before its disbanding in 134WD, Pinnul-Greencrown.

## Description

Located in the depths of Knollburrow, a particularly infamous ward in the Nadir District known for narrow alleys and layers of smog from foundries and forges, the Fate's Path Headquarters was accessible through a guarded tunnel at one end of a walled plaza. Beyond, a pair of doors, heavy-set and made of reinforced wood and stone ward against entrance to all but the most determined of visitors, or those invited at the behest of the gang's leader, the cogheart Heritage.

Many of the members of the gang spent most of their time within the headquarters in the main hall, which had been transformed into an improvised gambling den for their ill-gotten gains, giving entertainment to their downtime away from the simple communal living chambers shared by most throughout the complex. Elsewhere, an armoury housed the majority of their weaponry - that of morningstars, scimitars and crossbows, as well as pair of storerooms, one for rations and other equipment, the other serving to disguise the entryway to Heritage's office.

Adjoining Heritage's office was a large round meeting chamber with vents placed that release a poisonous gas able to incapacitate those needing to breath or not otherwise immune to the effects of poison, allowing the leader to dispatch would-be intruders with ease after pulling the pair of switches built into his chambers. It also served as holding cells for any prisoners or captives.

## History

The Fate's Path Headquarters was visited by an adventuring party in 134WD, Pinnul-Greencrown on the trail of the high elf Cassian, who had previously been accosted by the gang to act as an assassin to deal with rival gang members and defectors. While the party originally intended to parley peacefully, their audience was quickly declined, and so conflict soon broke out, a few members amongst the gang fleeing to save their lives, with others either incinerated in an instant by Moxzi Bluhedd or cut down by the other adventurers.
Agonis

Agonis is an ancient entity associated with the forest of Agonis' Court.

## Description

Assumed to perhaps be fey in nature, Agonis either resides in, or directly watches over, the eponymous forest on the western coast of Ahlus. Upon the founding of the village of Astalar by the Hollow Concord, it was noted that the adjacent forest was particularly lush and ripe for timber production, and so further investment was provided to the settlement. Though the initial efforts were immediately fruitful, as the population started to grow beyond a few dozen into the hundreds, the rate of harvest from the forest caught the attention of the residents of the region, who engaged in a series of bloody skirmishes with the colonisers at the behest of their enigmatic leader Agonis, for whom the forest was named. Trying once to seize the lands with force, the Rydooni were eventually forced into the terms of a deal with Agonis, who has since designated the groves they may fell, glean and till for their own purposes.

Those that pass through Agonis' Court report that travelling any deeper than the fringes starts to weigh heavily on the psyche, as if being perpetually watched, and a growing feeling of being unwelcome. The residents of Astalar have come to call this feeling the "Scrutiny of Agonis".
Ayep the Zealous

Ayep the Zealous was a supposed ruler from the Realm of Anorcor.

During Otealt-Greencrown 4WD, his tomb was discovered by an expedition party, but they found it ransaked, the dead within already raised - presumably by Nakhelos the Sacrosanct.

## Appearance

As described upon the party's first encounter with Ayep:

*"Ayep the Zealous is a towering individual of lithe form, a being of bone decorated with leather and bronze. From clawed hands hang a whip and a curved blade inlaid with bands of electrum and upon his finger a ring graced with a pair of glowing red gemstones haunts the dark. Of the three Dustlords, it appears that Ayep has embraced his undead nature most willfully. His flesh is withered and grey, his limbs long and angular, and in place of a face rests a skull, plated in bronze."*

## Abilities

Utilising information gathered through research and examination of the reliefs in the Tomb of Nakhelos, it seems that of the three Dustlords, Ayep was the one assigned to controlling the armies of Anorcor, using unnatural speed granted by his ring and strength with which to wield his khopesh to chase down those that turned away from their god and overlord.
Dirgevale Crypt

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Dirgevale Crypt was a location within Covengrove that served as the base of operations for the Dirgevale Hunters.

After the death of Dolores Tallowstumble, it was destroyed by use of *Earthquake* by Ignatius Saurwind.

## Description

*"Rusted iron gates hang listlessly upon crumbling columns of cobbled bricks, hinged groaning with the passing of a breeze too weak to cast aside the fog and mist lingering heavy and thick along the path ahead. Encircled with headstones encrusted with lichen and moss, a singular tower looms through the haze, its spire off-centred and slumped. Before it stands a solitary stone figure, wreathed in a thicket of twisted brambles, features weathered into a cracked and sheer veil."*

Dirgevale Crypt was located near the northern edge of Covengrove, approximately ten miles deep into the forest. Desolate and crumbling, the crypt itself extended deep underground, hidden beneath loose packed earth filled with coffins of the long since deceased.

In place of using cells for their prisoners, captives were instead stored within stone coffins found throughout the alcoves, while much of the rest of the underground tunnels serves as living quarters for the Dirgevale Hunters. Children plucked from nearby villages are sealed within one section of the crypts to await a visit from Crooked Dolores Tallowstumble, whereas those older victims, typically the parents of those taken, are contained elsewhere and given a simple choice - accept the Gift of Venari and join the Hunters as a member, or find themselves butchered and offered up to the nearby gnoll War Band led by Ignar Lockfang to feast upon.

## History

Alongside everything else within the boundaries of Covengrove, it is believed that Dirgevale Crypt once existed within a Domain of Dread called Dirgevale that once existed as a prison for the Weald Witch. Created by the Dark Powers, at some point she broke free of her bindings, fragmenting the domain and creating an echo of it in Covengrove itself.
Elmbriand Forest

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Elmbriand Forest is a vast arboreal region on the eastern edge of the Ahlusian continent.

## Description

A place of quiet groves wreathed in cool mists and thickets undisturbed by boot for hundreds of years, Elmbriand Forest covers most of the Penance Peninsula on the far east of the Ahlusian continent. Previously occupied by those that reside there out of exile, need for respite or a desire for isolation, the Peninsula and the forest that defines its landscape are austere and quiet, without civilisation or settlement. Beasts aplenty make their homes within the woods, flourishing at the lack of disruption so often caused by adventurers, explorers and prospectors, for those few that do call the region home are secular in beliefs and community alike.

Historically, three settlements were set up along the coastal fringes of the forest, though in time all fell into disrepair. More notable however is that of the compound of the Last Day, which was built amongst the mists created by the waterfalls along the pair of the rivers called the Brightshires in the southern aspect of Elmbriand Forest. From this compound, the group experimented and savoured the magics of the Legacies of Distant Reverie, before such a time that real life seemed mundane by comparison.
Bemna

Bemna was a human fisher that resided on the banks of the Barrow Beck.

## Description

Alongside her partner Lyam, daughter Hiorna, the family drattur Tala and Hiorna's pet Mink Spindle, Bemna had lived as a fisher on the western edge of the Hoarfrost Expanse for the past decade and a half, having engaged in a short stint with the White Coats before hand. Focused primarily on salmon and their roe, they made infrequent journeys, approximately once every month or two to Howell Hithe to the north, and in time more so to the settlement of Snowdrift Respite to the northeast, to trade for tools and supplies. The family maintained a friendly relationship with Ghezik, the operator of the Fonteyne's Fountain in the latter.

## History

One night, Lyam, upon leaving the family's log hut to check on the fish smoking in a small outhouse, spied an odd blue mist trailing through the forests and barrows near the hut, and upon his lack of return, Bemna had sought him out, leaving Hiorna at home on account of a leg injury sustained in a accident while collecting wood a few days prior. Bemna, having failed to find him, instead set forth for Snowdrift Respite, but disappeared with a passing storm on the sometimes perilous journey. Shortly before the party's arrival, the Knight-Regyr Adrian Frostbrooke crossed paths with Hiorna, leaving her rations and pledging to look into the barrows.

The party would trail soon behind, inadvertently meeting up with Adrian at the barrows and fighting in unison the malign presence passing through the structure. Within, they would find the body of Lyam left as bait, upon interaction his form turning to ash, soul seemingly captured, consumed or elsewise claimed. Afterwards, with confirmation of Lyam's demise and no sign of Bemna, Hiorna agreed to accompany Adrian to the town of Amber Run, alongside Tala and Spindle.
Bryozoa

Bryozoa is the umbrella term given to a large group of aquatic invertebrate species.

## Description

Although often plant-like in appearance, bryozoa take a number of forms - from fans, bushes and sheets, typically attached to sedimentary rock faces. They are readily found in a range of aquatic environments, from brackish waters such as those in the slow-moving waters of the Green River to the frigid depths of the Brumal Deep. They are, however, most commonly found throughout the tropical and temperate waters of the Cobalt Sea, such as those around the Tyndian headlands and the Corrogo Archipelago.

Bryozoa gather nutrients by means of filter feeding through use of tufts of fibrous tentacles that extend upwards into passing currents, and in turn are predated upon by sea slugs, crustaceans and starfish such as Lantern Stars.

## Usage

A full bryozoa crown - the ring of tentacles used to filter the passing water for nutrients - is a key ingredient in the creation of Gill's Bane, a uncommon and potent poison that quickly proved deadly for water-breathing creatures.
Cloakweb Spider

Cloakweb Spiders are arachnid beasts found within the jungles of Tviatin.

## Description

Though unremarkable in terms of their appearance, particularly when compared to many of the more brightly coloured species in which they share the jungles, cloakweb spiders are highly sought after for their silk collected to craft enchanted capes of great renown that shimmer like polished metal. The work is highly time consuming, for the spiders can only spin so much silk, but the end result is considered to outweigh the production cost.

## History

A cloak shaped from Cloakweb Spider silk was amongst the treasures recovered from the hoard of the Green Dragon Acrimos by an adventuring party in 9WD.
Gilet Ambertoast

Gilet Ambertoast is a Atral halfling brewer and owner of the Ambertoast Brewery.

## Description

Gilet Ambertoast, alongside his pet pig Dodger, are the sole inhabitants of Ambertoast Brewery, an orchard and associated brewery known for producing spiced apple ciders. Gilet was encountered when a group of adventurers passing nearby stopped at his orchard in response to reports that localised earth tremors had been felling his apple-bearing trees. While Gilet, Dodger nor any of the temporary employees used to help in the harvest had been injured in the tremors, he worried that the sustained loss of trees would eventually result in damage to his livelihood.

It was subsequently discovered that Gilet's orchard had been chosen as a home for a colony of Chwingas, though these tiny elemental spirits had since found themselves feuding with the woodpeckers likewise residing in the orchard and thus taken to felling branches and trees to destroy their nests.

At Ódóvir's behest, Gilet hired the services of Quorr from Hobs' Fall to serve as a sentry and archer to keep the woodpecker numbers at bay - and thus leave the Chwingas in peace.
Elixir of Elemental Effusion

Elixirs of Elemental Effusion are rare magical potions that imbue their imbiber with elemental power.

## Description

Created by means of Alchemist's Supplies, there are several different types of Elixirs of Elemental Effusion, their method of production largely similar, save the substitution of differing ingredients to yield the various types. All types require the combination of a Fundamentum Philtre with a Fundamentum Resistre alongside Princely Yortfane, the final ingredient dependent on the intended elemental magic.

## Effects

Upon drinking an Elixir of Elemental Effusion, potent elemental energy surges through your form for the next 10 minutes.  For the duration, each time you hit a target with a weapon or unarmed attack, it deals an additional 1d4 elemental (acid/cold/fire/lightning/thunder) damage.
Avolakia

Avolakia are worm-like parasitic aberrations associated with Kyuss, the Marrow Lord.

## Description

Taking the appearance of an octopus, insect and bobbit worm, avolakia are large aberrations that possess vast psionic powers. Most commonly utilised by Kyuss, their creator, to support those that have sworn pacts of servitude in exchange for power, knowledge or elsewise, avolakia typically attach to a host, growing and propagating throughout their body. In exchange, the host gains magical prowess, telepathy, and the ability to ward itself from harm using psionic shielding - abilities that avolakia readily possess. Further still, the venom of their crushing bite readily clouds the minds of their foes, lowering their defences to the spellcasting ability.

The various tendrils and tentacles that make up most of the avolakia's form are fluid-filled, giving the creature a hydraulic-like movement and strength, as well as being versatile for sake of interacting and manipulating with surrounding creatures, objects and the environ. Avolakia, despite their unrefined appearance, are highly intelligent, capable of speech, and delight in creating and modifying undead and monstrosities.

## History

The black dragon Sharzorgok, known also as the Blightbaker, entered into a pact with the Marrow Lord and was subsequently granted a number of gifts by Kyuss who subsequently served as their patron for a time before their demise. As part of this pact, Sharzorgok served as the host for an **avolakia**. Both dragon and aberration were slain by an adventuring party in Vluk-Whiterose, 135WD.
Fawn

Fawn is a Tiefling Warlock hired by Nelenet to explore the continent of Ahlus.

## Personality

Fawn has a very child like wonder about her. Mostly from her favorite tenet of patron of enjoying the small things in life. She is clear devoted to Tianyan. She helps any she can and is overjoyed when people come to her for aid.

## Backstory

Fawn got the same glance and spoken whispers as any Tiefling child would. People spat in her face and told her to leave or her curse would spread. Her parent suffered not, but her grandfather had shared the same features as well as her father’s brother. Fawn was strongly featured with white iris, white hair, black horns, and most notable the pale leathery wings she kept close to her body shifting them into a sort of natural cloak. Some ancestry of her had been a warlock to some great fiend and that pact had lingered on to cure those of her line bot past and future.

People thought her devil. Fawn however had a pure heart. She wanted to be something more than a girl hidden away by her parents. She had perfectly ordinary siblings. She ran from home to relieve her parents of the displeasure she brought to their everyday life.

Fawn survived on her own mostly away from the cities stealing wheat from the fields and grinding it on her own. She sold the little flatbreads she made to trade with road travelers.

Tainyan spoke to her in those fields. Trusted his goals into her and breathed magic into the girl. Fawn was not always called Fawn, but a new name was chosen as she carved the circular grooves into her horns and laid molten gold into them as she emulated her Patron. Where they a god perhaps not, Fawn would show worship anyway. She made a pact just as her for father. This time it would be for good and surely it would correct the error that haunted her family. If she could do enough good would the rest of her family finally be free?
Dolon

Dolon was a human fighter associated with the Other Hand.

## Description

Dolon was encountered at the Matron House by a group of adventurers in the early months of 132WD. Having attended the Matron House previously for his efforts to depart membership from the Other Hand, he was killed during the night when resting after his prior injuries had been attended to. Like other bodies in the area, he was killed by a crossbow bolt that had punctured through his skull. His right hand had been sliced off at the wrist, seemingly nowhere to be found.

It was later discovered that Dolon had been slain by a devil known as Witherwrit, who used the tabaxi Uneven Scales pleas for justice at a shrine of Yaldin as terms for a contract in which he hunted those named, claiming their souls. Dolon was named because Scales had witness Dolon intimidating and striking down an elderly resident of Estaemarl, presumably shortly before his efforts to unassociate himself with the Other Hand.
Doctrines of the Order

Doctrines of the Order is a book recovered from the depths of Netherime.

## Description

Fancifully finished with a silvered book edge and book marked with a strip of aureate fabric, the pocket-sized Doctrines of the Order appears to be a tome provided to the members of the Order of the Ostiaries as a constant reminder of their creed and tenets.

## Research

### Completed by Isra Ssalla

Operating out of isolated demiplanes just beyond the Prime Material Plane's frequency of existence, the Order of the Ostiaries operates as a cabal of spellcasters dedicated to locating and cloistering away powerful magical items and artifacts, organising drop-offs of such objects to their mentors, whom them in turn do the same, until they reach the crest of the heirarchy.

* We operate hidden from sight, with no home in which to rest weary mind, body and soul, so that others might be given such blessings.
* The Order is not the first dedicated to such a task. Bearers of dark mantles, treatise chained, shepherds of all. If not in name, all have acted towards such goals.
* Magic infuses the soil and stone alike, and all that reside upon it. Some channel it knowingly, others without will or intention, but both as conduits rather than siphons. Caution must follow when encountering those that seek to rend and claim what others instead allow to flow through them freely.
* In bright and gloom alike, hazards reside, relics upon which no mortal hand should be placed. Let them be sequestered beyond such beings, cast out for the interest of the Principal and Minor Races alike.
* A misplaced whisper threatens to unravel what has been achieved, and what is yet to be achieved. Seek knowledge of the Order only out of necessity, never seek to learn more beyond those to which you are consigned - mentor, partner and apprentice.
* Those that step away from the Order surely do so with malice or megalomanic tendencies at heart. Should one of your consigned seek such things, move with haste to recover what threatens to be lost.
Cytaeis Jellyfish

Cytaeis Jellyfish are a type of tiny jellyfish found in temperate and tropical waters.

## Description

Measuring approximately 0.2 inches in diameter, the pale-pink to near-clear Cytaesis jellyfish is often noticeable only by a central purple-orange mass that pulses and undulates with the passing waves, giving the species their other name - the Sea Heart. In truth, this structure is instead the jellyfish's stomach, the species feeding on fish spawn, algal blooms and other tiny aquatic life using dozens of tentacles that catch and draw in its prey.

Cytaeis Jellyfish are distinguished from many other species of jellyfish by their ability to spontaneously collapse into thousands of miniscule polyps when faced with a threat, effectively disintegrating into the surrounding water - and subsequently either coalescing back together once more, or going on to grow into new jellyfish entirely.

Ooze created from macerated Cytaeis Jellyfish is a key ingredient in the production of an Elixir of Regeneration.
Crab Legs

Crab Legs are a popular dish served across coastal Ahlus, but particularly so that of the lands of the Hollow Concord.

## Description

Whether enjoyed alone, or alongside condiments and side dishes such as mashed vegetables flavoured with citrus, roasted artichokes, salads with oily or buttery dressings, crab legs are a frequent sight in the taverns and eateries of along Crown Bay and the River Hallus, utilising a wide variety of species and types of crabs in their production, although particularly prized are the long legs of the Ghost Crab, leading to a large number of fisherfolk to travel by the waterways leading through the Savage Creek Hills to the Bay of the Ghost Crab in northwestern Ahlus in pursuit of them.

It is generally considered that the best place to purchase crab legs are the fish markets located in Docktome Downs within the city of Rydoon.