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Flametongue

### Description

A bleak sword made of the strongest steel and is enchanted with fire that burns as hot as Tharos’ breath.

### Type

Weapon

On command, Flametongue may be used to absorb the life essence of a creature it has killed within one minute. The creature turns into white energy and flows into Flametongue, permanently empowering its attack. Every creature absorbed from Flametongue increases its damage by 1. Whenever a creature is absorbed, all non-magical possessions and other creatures that are touching them are absorbed as well.

**Attack**: Melee weapon attack. Deals 2d8+30 Piercing damage plus 10d10 Fire damage.

## Adventures

In the possession of *Elder Dragon Rider Dwight Jackson*. The item was only seen after a skirmish with some rogues and members of the *Assassins Guild* on the north road of *Calnlian*. After baiting *Chokoff* and his companions away from their group, Dwight transformed into a powerful form while wielding Flametongue. After quickly knocking out *Ser Ravyn*, Dwight used Flametongue to absorb Chokoff.
Tharos

## Pre-Dark Age

Also known as "Tharos the Destroyer". Tharos and *Elder Dragon Zinnath* were aligned with the same ambitions to cultivate humanity to be a prosperous race. Thus after learning of Zinnath's death, Tharos went on a rampage destroying city after city. *Elder Dragon Kaylenith* and *Elder Dragon Vita*, attempted to halt his fury, but failed. After Tharos' damage was delivered, major cities were in waste, burning away until they were mere ashes. Humanity sought vengeance against the Elder Dragons for wreaking such destruction against them and sought out the praise of the cultic groups that worshipped the various schools of magic to end the Elder Dragon's tyranny.

## Dark Age

After causing the *Material Plane* to plummet into the *Dark Age*, Tharos went into slumber in the *Howling Mountains*. Tharos has shown no activity since his fiery destruction. Many show hate towards Tharos for all the ruin he brought to the world. Very few seek to understand why the rampage occurred. It is known to some that Tharos is safeguarded by his worshippers named the *Evocation Clan*. His exact location is unknown to most, but believed to be remaining idle until the world shakes again and requires his presence.
The Fade

A grey, bleak, and misty plane that very few have access to. The Fade is a parallel dimension within the *Material Plane*. A person in the Fade can see shadow-like silhouettes of the environment and other creatures residing in the Material plane. Actions performed in either plane do not affect the other, except with powerful magic. The Fade is commonly referred to as a place similar to Purgatory where the souls of the dead linger before ascending to their gods or descending into the *Underworld*. Many of those who are more informed on the Fade seek more influence within it. It is known that the Fade is generally considered *Elder Dragon Zinnath’s* plane of existence. The best reference to how the world appears around a person traversing in the Fade would be any Lord of the Rings scene where Frodo wears the Ring of Power.
Streindresh

**Primary Race** Dragonborn (Silver, Blue and Gold)

**Economic Power** Strong

Abundance of natural defense from terrain.

Most often a defender in conflict over their lush natural resources.

## Governance

Ruled by a dynastic empire currently in its fifth generation. The current emperor is *Zarhadur Streindresh* (Male Dragonborn, Gold) who has five princes in line for succession. The emperor rules over almost every facet of the state, but employs governors to oversee the citizens of each settlement.

Streindresh's capital is Streindresh, located near the center of the state surrounded by mountains and a lake.

## Culture

**Isolationists** The denizens of Streindresh dislike the presence of foreigners and are often difficult to commit to diplomatic action. Authorities believe that inviting foreigners into their settlements would corrupt their core values.

**Mighty** Streindresh troops are renown for their powerful flying units of draken warriors and their abundant amount of elite vanguard forces.

**Mountaineers** Most of commonfolk's livelihoods revolve around the activities in mountains and hills due to the abundant amount of rolling hills and mountain ranges in Streindresh.

**Skeptical** The Streindresh emperors have a history of being highly skeptical of any aid from foreigners in suspicion of ulterior motives. This skepticism echoes into the commonfolk who rely on themselves or their countrymen for goods and services rather than foreigner tradesmen.

## History

Streindresh was founded in year 1038 by the dynasty that rules in modern times. As such, Streindresh's conditions generally reflect modern times with few exceptions. The current emperor, Zarhadur Streindresh, has been a ruler of militaristic strength and his actions have sparked war across Ebonnen.

## War Status

* Agmul Vardis: At War
* Oakenville: Neutral (Hostile)
* Bellminster: Neutral (Hostile)
* Unduan: At War
* Desetu Ereshnul: Neutral (Friendly)
* Bravekthrum: At War
* Survizzat: Neutral (Hostile)
* Rustburgh: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Barest Dimden: Neutral (Friendly)
* Hazelford: Neutral (Hostile)
* Aekoth: Neutral (Hostile)
Shadowfell

Commonly referred to as “The Shadow Plane”. This world is one of dreariness, horrors and ill-mentality. Many creatures that embody those in nightmares can be found here and are the primary denizens of the plane. The most notable races to live within the plane are mindflayers, vampires and ghouls. Most of its inhabitants are aware of other planes and typically seek to leave the Shadowfell to gain some form of power. The plane is a lesser known parallel world to the *Material Plane* as it is difficult to traverse between the worlds due to its dreadful nature. Some speculate the difficulty is to keep the horrors from spreading chaos into other planes.

*Akir Duskwalker* expressed great interest in traveling to the Shadowfell while in the Material Plane after he learned of the prophecy to crown himself as the new deity, *Mask*. He was told of rumors circulated among the *Thieves Guild* that the blade of Mask could be found somewhere in the Shadowfell. During his adventures, he met a man with mysterious origins named *Yelkth Rhuban* who further intrigued his interest in the Shadowfell after learning Yelkth was from there. Akir eventually used his connections with *Yestow* to find a means to planar teleport and pursue his expedition for Mask’s blade. *Darius Leopold* also shed some lore regarding the Shadowfell to *Arizu Valbis* and *Ghrolok Stonecrusher* due to his vampiric origin. He stated that the true blooded vampires hold the Shadowfell as their primary domain, but have created vampire spawn in other worlds such as the Material Plane.
Undead Giant

A spawn of *Elder Dragon Dulath*, the Undead Giant belonged to a massive horde that crawled out from *Dulath’s Gate*. The giant stood roughly 30 feet and demolished anything it came across by the command of its master. The giant was patrolling around the forests north of *Calnlian* when it came across *Elder Dragon Zurrath* who was stuck in his human form, Omar. Forced to flee, Zurrath ran to Calnlian and warned them of the incoming attack. King *Cailu Calnlian* quickly responded by sending *Rhothomir* and a band of Calnlian Paladins to respond. *Calirius*, *Chokoff*, *Ealrith*, and *Henath* joined the company as well. Rhothomir and his paladins set harpoon traps to lock the giant down in place long enough to defeat it. After the Undead Giant came close enough, Rhothomir gave the command and the trap was successful. However, the traps only held for a few seconds while the company attacked the giant until the ropes snapped. Afterwards, the giant began to sprint in the direction of Calnlian. Rhothomir and his paladins rode ahead on horseback while the party followed the giant. This encounter was generally referred to like playing “Attack on Titan”, the anime show, due to combating the giant while everyone was running by horse. After another successful trap, Henath attempted to slay the giant by jumping into its skull and punching the bone although it proved to be ineffective. With Rhothomir’s prowess, he managed to kill the giant by using his *Horn of Lightning* which shattered the Undead Giant skull into pieces. Calirius looted the giant’s belly and found *Enwelneth’s Boon*.
Thieves Guild

An undercover society that executes secret operations for the guild’s prosperity. Naturally, the Thieves Guild is home to most of the scoundrels of large cities due to its nefarious nature. Not all people even believe in the guild’s existence and believe it is merely a myth to scare merchants and nobles. In the past, the guild performed tasks with lethal authority. However as the new headmaster, *Dain* has vowed to only kill when necessary and instead burglarize their targets.

*Gormastyl* and *Tyrion* are the only player characters to have been exposed to the guild’s membership and its headmaster. Tyrion forwent trials to enter the guild, but was killed before officially joining. Gormastyl was tricked into an interrogation by Tyrion when the guild became suspicious that Gormastyl knew some of their secrets. However, after a comical failure of a bluff from Dain, Gormastyl and Tyrion were set free in *Nyrendell*. The Thieves Guild attempted to burglarize Nyrendell’s treasury, but were stopped by *Calirius*, *Chokoff*, *Ealrith*, *Henath*, and *Sir Poppins*. The encounter was most known by Ealrith accidently incinerating the belongings of the thieves guild members as they all had a *Bag of Holding*.

Thieves Guild members near southern *Silvestris* prophesied that whoever would obtain the full equipment set of the deity, *Mask*, would become the new mask. This prophecy caused many members to begin actively looking for Mask’s equipment as most desired the divine power.

A high ranking member named *Multowg* began a remote operation in the *Arithi Plains* to establish a reliable cash flow for the guild. The operation utilized a newly learned secret where a mysterious divination arcana device would suck the lifeforce out of nearby people and convert it to gold. Multowg guised his operation under an organization named *Multowg Minerals* and began operating the device in the town of *Huartsin*. He assigned a few guild members to act as “Watchers” to herd people into the town, preferably vagabonds who had no homes where nobody would question their death. Unknown to Multowg at the time, *Arthus*, *Ser Ravyn*, and *Zavidur Ugadesh* investigated Huartsin and thwarted the operation by destroying the device after learning the truth behind the guise of Multowg Minerals.
Spear of Lightning

A shortspear that when thrown, turns into a lightning bolt dealing 4d6 Lightning damage to all creatures in a 30 ft line. Targets perform Dex Save DC 16 to take half damage on success.

## Adventures

Acquired by *Ealrith* after defeating a *Vithari* commander. The item is an ordinary spear except when thrown, the spear would turn into a bolt of lightning and pierce through all enemies in its path. Ealrith unfortunately lost the spear during a duel with *Elder Dragon Rider Eras Yothyr* after throwing the spear through a mob of Vithari. Eras eventually overpowered the party and Ealrith never had the opportunity to reclaim the spear on the ground after he threw it.

The spear was seen once more after *Akir Duskwalker*, *Arthus*, *Ser Ravyn*, and *Zavidur Ugadesh* engaged in battle with the Vithari in the *Feral Province*. Eras Yothyr slayed an abundance of Vithari defectors who were lead by a Vithari named Vincent which he wielded the lightning spear. An additional property of the spear was discovered during the battle which caused the spear to return to the wielder after being thrown. After the battle, Eras bestowed the spear as a gift to Ravyn who in turn bestowed it upon Zavidur. Zavidur spent the next several days practicing the abilities of the spear and had a few comical encounters with sparing agents in the *Dragon Inquisition*.
Soulband

While donned, wielder has advantage on death saving throws.

## Adventures

*Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov* gifted *Faeynala* and *Talon* two Soulband rings in order to help protect them in the inevitable threats that they will face in the future.

After Faeynala's death, Kaiden managed to secure her souldband and bestowed it upon *Thalnik Ulmrus* who was the next *Phoenixborn* after her.
Yh'farian Alliance

In the northern mountains of *Therinox*, an abundance of dragonborn clans have banded together to form the Yh’farian (Yeah-far-e-on) Alliance. The alliance is governed equally by each clan with a sizeable amount of dragonborn among their ranks. The clans mostly keep to themselves and resent the company of outsiders. The most notable dragonborn clans that govern the region are Belrash, Duarnudiran and Volkid. Each clan has a populace of ~3,000 while smaller villages have anywhere from 100 to 1,000.
Yelkth Rhuban

A mysterious middle aged man who appeared before *Akir Duskwalker* after receiving a recommendation from *Yestow* to hire Akir for missions for the *Vin’Dact Rah Family*. Yelkth always appeared clad in red robes and occasionally smoked a pipe which Akir learned has hypnotic properties. Yelkth oversaw a mission assignment for Akir to kill a merchant in *Calnlian* named Bernard, but didn’t specify any reason for the assignment. Initially, Akir had failed after killing Bernard’s brother. Yelkth threatened that he would strip Akir of his mission and reduced his pay. Akir managed to successfully kill his target during the second attempt, but Yelkth wasn’t impressed with Akir’s methods and doubted his future with the Vin’Dact Rah family. Yelkth granted Akir a bounty of 150g (originally 200g) and also informed him that Marianne is uncertain Akir can perform the assassinations required. Yelkth left Akir with a challenge to kill somebody notable in the *Dragon Inquisition*. He instructed Akir that he would return at some point in the future when he has a mission he believes Akir can handle.
Selves

Selves is a unique doppelganger who unlike other doppelgangers, has come to like societies and the various races. He uses his innate ability to transform to disguise himself among society to learn from them. Selves eventually became a sort of pilgrim who thrived off exploring the world and eventually other planes as well. He occasionally travels to different planes and has been to the *Shadowfell* and Feywild while using his disguise ability to hide among the populace.

He gained the ability to planar travel through a ritual of attunement with objects from various planes. During his travel of the Feywild, he met *Kahl-El* and befriended him once they met again in the *Material Plane* by fate. Selves also has a nact for oddities as it seems to drive his path throughout his pilgrimages.

On his way to *Yh’farian Alliance* territory, Selves was caught in contempt in *Kelthnir Crossing* due to the supernatural phobia of the town. It was unknown to Selves at the time, but the local witch hunters caught his trail and locked down the town before he could leave. He sent a message via crow to Kahl-El for aid who in turn sent *Armament*, *Faeynala*, *Talon* and *Zikore Raug* to save him.
Stygian Empire

An allegiance made up of dragonborn and humans who were decimated by a horde of undead lead by *Ekbroc*. They suggest the enemy warlord was a dullahan, but never learned of his name. Their ruination was swift once they were found. The Stygians initially built a bastion against the undead hordes which they called *Deadbreak Fortress*, but it fell 5 years after it was built. The *Seraphim* were known to assist the Stygian Empire during conflict with the undead, but later left before their ruination.
Yug, the Fire Giant

Yug is a gentle four-arm giant with low intellect who accidently found a way to teleport to the *Material Plane* from the *Elemental Dominion*. After traversing *Silvestris* for a short while, his presence was quickly detected by the dwarves of *Thamtaruhm*. A skirmish occurred which Yug was overpowered due to the *Wand of Control Giant* wielded by *Khulot Ironheart*. Khulot kept Yug as a prisoner for many years and would use Yug as a threat to any who opposed him. Yug was rarely seen until the *Calnlian Assault on Thamtaruhm* where after defeat seemed inevitable for Khulot. In a last stand, Khulot summoned Yug to combat the *Calnlian* forces. Yug fought the elvish army along with *Chokoff*, *Gormastyl*, and *Ser Ravyn*. Yug was a formidable opponent as he wielded a magical set of drums that constantly changed the flow of combat. Depending on the tune he played, various types of attacks would work while others did not. During the fight, Calnlian rogues managed to capture Khulot and confiscate the wand from him which freed Yug from his imprisonment. Immediately afterwards, Yug left the battlefield shouting “Yug is free!” and jumped over the Thamtaruhm walls. Yug now wanders the lands of southern Silvestris feeling homesick and tries to find a way to return home. Ironically, Yug is unaware of the events of the *Elemental Incursion* and has no knowledge of the portal to his home.
Wand of Scorching Ray

Wielder may cast Scoring Ray at 2nd level up to 3 times every 24 hours.

## Adventures

*Zikore Raug* looted the Wand of Scorching Ray during an ingredient fetch quest in Dugrax. The wand was initially wielded by a *Piszok-Zok Ratkin* who shouted “Scorcy Scorchy!” and flinged the rays at Zikore and his companions. The group killed the ratkin which Zikore looted the wand afterwards.
Order of Ash

A rogue army that primarily operates in the southern areas of *Ebonen*. It is notably a group of soldiers that are known for being alienated from society, outcasts, vagabonds and the like. Their leader, *Lorovohal Riverspeaker*, prides himself on making the order a place to rebuild oneself and often attracts the company of young, aspiring troops seeking glory through combat.

After the order successfully finished a pillaging mission in *Streindresh*, Lorovohal received a missive for a mission from a group in *Barest Dimden* to perform a strike mission against a Bravekthrum town named *Lyb*. He accepted and arranged an "alpha team" from amongst his bravest from the order to infiltrate their border and establish a base camp. *Yurzkik Heartscale* was designated to lead the alpha team during this mission. Lorovohal eventually committed the assault on Lyb by destroying a nearby lumber mill and assassinating Lyb's mayor, Heqruin Lorfas. During the attack on the town, Lorovohal lead the majority of the order to the strongest defense position of the town, but was designated as a casualty later on although his true fate has yet to be discovered. The rest of the order was left shattered in slaughter. It is considered completely wiped out.
Venia

## Pre-Dark Age

Also known as "Vita the Protector". Venia conjured a powerful magic shield that endowed her favorite cities and settlements from *Elder Dragon Tharos'* rage. When Tharos besieged her cities, his fire had no effect and merely dissipated into thin air. Furious at Venia's actions to protect humanity, Tharos fought Venia and eventually Venia was caught with no escape inside a mountain with which she casted a spell on herself that turned her physical form into adamantine which was immune to any physical harm.

## Dark Age

Venia remained in isolation in a large cavern within central *Therinox* from the beginning of the *Dark Age* until year 1400 as she was trapped in her adamantine form from her duel with Tharos. None knew her exact location other than her lineage of riders, however *Elder Dragon Zurrath* eventually discovered the mountains she was located after deciding he was going to restore her. Zurrath managed to restore Venia to her original form with the assistance of *Elder Dragon Beledath* who performed a powerful transmutation ritual to revert her adamantine form. Accompanying the two elder dragons were also *Akir Duskwalker*, *Arthus*, *Ser Ravyn*, *Severus Willow*, and *Zavidur Ugadesh* who fended off an undead horde long enough as *Elder Dragon Dulath*, *Elder Dragon Rider Halos Panascon*, and *Elder Dragon Rider Merek Uhmil* tried to thwart the ritual. When Venia was restored, she was lightly conscious which Beledath carried her out of the cavern during their battle with Dulath’s forces. Venia eventually managed to regain consciousness which she flew to the north-eastern skies as she looked back at the chaos of the duel between Zurrath and Dulath. Her current rider, *Elder Dragon Rider Lilith Marowe* closely followed as the abjuration rider would commune with Venia for the first time since the beginning of the Dark Age.

Lilith was beseeched by Kaiden just before the Assault on Mount Spire. Kaiden requested through the channel of the Dragon Inquisition that Venia and Lilith come assist his *Dragonscales* to thwart a planar level threat by *Elder Dragon Zinnath*. Lilith and Venia complied to their duty and aided the Dragonscales in destroying Zinnath’s well of power for his ritual to fuse the *Fade* and the *Material Plane*. Venia was then seen flying to the skies along the east horizon.
Warlock

While trekking outside of a large canyon, *Gormastyl* , *Ser Ravyn*, *Zavidur Ugadesh*, *Yestow*, *Elder Dragon Beledath* (in human form Victor), and *Elder Dragon Zurrath* (in human form Omar) crossed a middle aged man which Yestow gave a feint greeting. The warlock passed Ser Ravyn and sensed the demonic spirit present in *Dhegora’s Pain* which Ravyn held in his sack. Intrigued, the warlock asked to observe the item. Ravyn became extremely hesitant and prepared for a fight which ultimately occurred after Ravyn refused to give the warlock the weapon. The warlock dueled Ravyn with the help of Zavidur. Yestow initially was going to help until Zurrath telepathically requested he stand aside so he could witness Ravyn and Zavidur’s strength. Yestow obliged, but was at the ready in the event he would be needed. The warlock was very slippery during the duel as he constantly used the spell, Misty Step. During the duel, he casted a variety of dark spells such as Eldritch Blast and Circle of Death. Additionally, he managed to curse both Ravyn and Zavidur with Insidious Dream. The curse later permanently lowered Ravyn’s maximum hit points. The warlock eventually transformed into three ghouls which Ravyn and Zavidur defeated until the warlock could no longer transform. In a last effort, the warlock attempted to cast Power Word: Kill on Ravyn, but was cut short by a barrage of silver encased crossbow bolts striking through him. The warlock fell into a pool of blood which began to boil. He had the ability to heal himself with his boiling blood, but was stopped by *witch hunters* who managed to save Ravyn from being killed. The witch hunters claim that there is a bounty on the warlock to be taken alive and thanked the party for helping them capture him. The last the party saw of the warlock was the witch hunters using alchemy to rematerialize him from the pool of blood and subduing him into custody.
Rao

God of Peace, Reason, and Serenity. Additionally, the ruler of the *Celestia* layers, Lunia and Mercuria. Rao can be considered the guardian of Celestia as he safe holds the passage to higher layers of Celestia from outlanders. During his guardianship, Rao has been challenged with society and immigration issues which he has responded with decrees that ban methods of planar travel to Celestia. Additionally, he has outlawed the ability for outlanders to travel to layers higher than Mercuria in an attempt to retain the sanctity of Celestia’s heritage. In further attempts to solidify his decrees, Rao has sent celestial guardians to other planes to enforce his new laws. However unknown to him, most of his guardians have passed away from battle or age.
Wulcrath

Lord of Alora's Judiciary Division. Wulcrath oversees the lawmaking, courts and supervises the court proxies during all processes and litigation in Alora's Town Hall. Wulcrath is known for his poised, disciplined demeaner and is highly diplomatic.

When *Cabium Silvercoat* was deemed dead by a scout report, Wulcrath was left in shock. His duty demanded that Alora immediately move to name a new Khan and Wulcrath delegated the task to the court proxies who named *Derthag* new Khan due to his deputation. The report turned out to be a trick and when Cabium returned a week later, a skirmish broke out requiring Wulcrath to protect Derthag. He notably resisted in engaging in a duel with Cabium until Derthag dealt a mortal blow to Cabium before he was teleported to safety by a defecting *Crasses Noaraks*. The later events became *Derthag's Coup.* *Haladavara Arel Umezana*later sent a raven with a note to Wulcrath in an attempt to plea for his aide at restoring Cabium to his proper khanship. Wulcrath was considered the most important ally to have during the coup which with his aide, was eventually overturned.
Yuvari

*"The most useful whore I've ever met." - Brandon Camden*

A bard currently staking residence in *Pilfanx* belonging in a relatively unknown troupe named Hot For Creature. She has a flamboyant, yet deceitful and cunning personality. She keeps people talking to manipulate them and is subtle with magic use. Her aspirations are to become a big shot musician, but it seems she has other motives as well which she won’t explain to anyone. Yuvari has several connections to various nobility which suggests that she’s a bit of a harlot. She has claimed that she can manipulate the nobility from light to moderate degrees, but can’t impose anything overly militaristic. Overall Yuvari is a seducing bard but after spending time with her, more level headed minds can realize it's a ploy for political gains than pure lust.

*Alexander Anderson*, *Alkil*, *Lanu Tengo* and *Zirilante* searched Pilfanx for over a day until they eventually found Yuvari's troupe on a quest to ask for her aid in dealing with a clergy of *Tiamat*. They asked her to pull some strings among the nobility to goad a military force which she obliged in exchange for a small favor of clearing out the ghouls in Pilfanx's countryside. She insisted the ghouls were attacking her favorite clients which is of the upmost important to her. The party succeeded at performing the favor which she obliged with an elaborate plan to attend a military gala. She explained she needed either Alexander Anderson or Zirilante to be her date, which the group decided on Alexander. The two attended the gala together as a farce where they would dupe a lowly lord into sending his army to the north and intervene with the clergy of Tiamat. Alexander did his best to rile up the lord that Yuvari sapped, but was only moderately successful which made the task at hand much harder for Yuvari. Alexander left Yuvari in the lord's arms as was planned and left the gala. Yuvari was challenged with asking the lord to perform a military action without much substance behind it. However throughout the night, she managed to convince the lord to send the army to the north after performing certain "arrangements" with the lord. This resulted in Yuvari having to perform sexual favors for the lord before returning to the party to report her success. She bid the party farewell before offering a night of personal companionship to Zirilante for which he accepted. Yuvari also notably requested that the party confer her interests with the Dragonscales to *Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov* himself for other opportunities to work together.
Seraphim

A moderately sized angelic guard stationed in *Celestia* - primarily in its higher levels of Venya or higher. The Seraphim are ancient and have employed many thousands of angels in its time. It is famous for training some of Celestia's most fabled warriors. The Seraphim notably has oaths and pacts which require its presence to appear in other planes, typically involving some sort of matters with various deities.
Rustburgh

**Primary Race** Halflings

**Economic Power** Weak

Pressure to reform government is at its climax as Rustburgh is a constant target for its lack of a united army.

Has mostly simple commonfolk and farmers who train to fight merely because they must to survive.

## Governance

Partially feudal state of freeman ruled by no governing body or capital. Each sub-group congregates to make decisions for the betterment of the state.

## Culture

**Agricultural** Rustburgh's land contains rich soil making crop yield of high quality and abundance. Many citizens have dedicated their livlihoods to study of enhancing farming methods.

**Libertarian** Many of Rustburgh's citizenry is staunchly libertarian and dispose of most laws or rules that would prevent the movement of any goods or people. This is often Rustburgh's greatest strength and weakness depending on the situation.

**Rebellious** Rustburgh suffers from many internal disputes regarding what groups can form new laws to govern each other. This frequently causes riots and aggression towards their countrymen.

## History

Rustburgh has held its population of many halfling families that defected primarily from places like Hazelford and Bellminster since the year 1283. Rustburgh was officially founded as a state in year 1352. Their founding was more of an uneasy alliance of several freemen groups due to Barest Dimden's constant invasion of their lands. Rustburgh's founding conditions reflect modern times.

## War Status

* Agmul Vardis: Allies
* Oakenville: Neutral (Friendly)
* Bellminster: Neutral (Hostile)
* Unduan: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Streindresh: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Desetu Ereshnul: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Bravekthrum: Neutral (Friendly)
* Survizzat: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Barest Dimden: At War
* Hazelford: Neutral (Friendly)
* Aekoth: Neutral (Hostile)
Schmul Oungel

Schmul lived the life of a scoundrel in his early childhood up until his adolescence. When he reached adulthood, he saw the error in his childish ways and started to make amends to those he wronged. However, he created many enemies with his deeds and many refused his newfound kindness. Schmul eventually left his home after most of his family either passed away or moved to distant lands. With new confidence, he began an entrepreneurship by sailing across the *Crilix Ocean* and delivering goods between port cities. Soon after starting his business, he quickly fell into financial debt but was relieved by a miracle once he stumbled upon fabled gems on the north coast of *Silvestris*. One of the gems was a fabled Silver Diamond which he sold for an enormous amount of wealth to a nobleman. With his newfound riches, he bought a large sturdy boat and named it after his find, The Silver Diamond. Soon after, Schmul hired a trustworthy crew of laborers and swashbucklers and assumed the name Captain Schmul.

Schmul encountered *Elder Dragon Zurrath* (in human disguise, Omar) while embarked in a small port town south of *Nyrendell*. Zurrath requested many sailors to take him and a band of adventurers across the Crilix Ocean, but all denied his request except Schmul. Schmul felt compassion for Zurrath in that he knows what it’s like to feel like there is nowhere to go and simply required a small fee to perform his request. A few days later and after a few ocean encounters, Schmul sailed *Gormastyl*, *Ser Ravyn*, *Zavidur Ugadesh*, and Zurrath across the Crilix Ocean to a port on the eastern border of *Therinox* named *Plutoph*.

Schmul was hired for a short, easy job by *Zikore Raug* while stopping by a small port on the northern edge of Silvestris. Zikore commissioned Schmul to sail him, *Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov*, *Faeynala*, *Raven* and *Talon* to the *Hollow Islet*. Schmul accepted a relatively low fee since they only needed a one way trip.
Restoration Pot

A simple cooking pot with a minor magical enchantment that houses 24 hit dice for the wielder. When cooking food with the pot while performing a rest, the wielder may draw hit dice from the pot before their natural hit dice. The hit dice stored in the pot do not recharge and it reverts to a common cooking pot once they're all used.

## Adventures

*Zikore Raug* originally looted the pot after exploring the ruins of *Nightkeep*. Seeing no use for it himself, he later gifted it to *Thalnik Ulmrus*.
Torick

A middle aged gnome who owned a tavern in *Durgrax*. Torick was no ordinary gnome however, because he had connections with the *Evocation Clan* as he was a master in the Evocation magical arts. *Chokoff*, *Ealrith*, and *Thork* met Torick when they were about to be captured by guards and he successfully hid them in a hidden cellar with other *Calnlian* refugees due to the open war between Durgrax and Calnlian. Although Torick was a powerful sorcerer, he met his demise while trying to escort the refugees out of his tavern when the *Vithari* assaulted the city. A couple of Vithari warriors ambushed Torick as he was escorting refugees out of his tavern and crushed his legs. The party attempted to aid him, but he told them to leave him behind as more Vithari entered which soon after he casted Meteor Storm on his tavern to kill all Vithari within and himself.

The party encountered Torick again shortly after witnessing his death. *Elder Dragon Rider Eras Yothr* shackled Torick’s soul into an enormous abomination which they defeated and freed Torick’s soul.
Shadowheim

A plane filled with magical darkness spanning infinitely across it's landscape. The only light sources in Shadowheim are oddly shaped ooze-like substances that radiate dim light. Shadowheim hosts many creatures of horror and despair. It is a particularly favored home of certain societies of Drow and Mind Flayers. The plane is dominated by *Lolth* who governs it in an anarchist fashion where her clergy reigns supreme. Shadowheim is fabled as a place of no return for those who are snatched in its clutches always meet their demise there. It is notable that warriors from *Valibor* who manage to escape the plane other than a means of death by combat find themselves in Shadowheim afterwards.

*Alkil*, *Lanu Tengo* and *Zirilante* were snatched into Shadowheim by Lolth during their travels in the *Paragon's March* after leaving *Valibor*. The three were lured into their own individual lairs of despair which once they overcame, they found themselves in the nightmarish place that is Shadowheim. The group stumbled upon some famished Drow lead by *Nadal Do'ndar* who lead them across the plane in search of his kin and a way to leave the plane. After a time, Nadal shared that there was only one path: defeat Lolth's champion through a ritual. The group managed to secure the reagents for the champion's ritual, summoned it and managed to defeat it. Upon doing so brought out Lolth who jostled the party for a brief period before *Elemiah*came forth to rescue them. Her appearance blinded the entire party before they were teleported to *Celestia*.
Tian Scalemoor

## Bio

Tian was born into a family of nobles under the Scalemoor house. Tian was the rightful heir to the house, but his younger brother, Ternas, plotted his demise to gain the throne. After Ternas beheaded Tian’s betrothed, Tian set out to ruin Ternas in return. He turned to *Tiamat* for guidance which he received a response to perform three labors. After performing the first two labors, Tian set out into the world to complete the third and last labor to spread Tiamat's influence across the land. Then and only then, would Tian feel he has the power necessary to perform his ultimate revenge against Ternas.

## Adventures

Shortly after leaving his homeland, he rested for the night in *Vico*. Although with ill-timing, as *Elder Dragon Dulath* assaulted the city the night Tian stayed in Vico. When fleeing the city with a couple of others, he encountered *Elder Dragon Rider Merek Uhmil* who took the party to safety and trained them to fight for themselves to survive. Afterwards, Tian was apart of a small group of adventurers along with a dragonborn named *Gormastyl* and a halfling named *Tyrion*. The party followed Merek and had various encounters by performing deeds for the Dragonscales. However, Tian met his demise during the adventures the party performed for the *Dragonscales*. After resting for the night in a forest, Tian went into a river and was attacked by a mob of alligators and was eaten alive.
Tundra Horde

An enormous horde of orcs that originate from uncharted isles located to the north of *Silvestris**.* Almost nothing is known about the Tundra Horde other than that they're nomads that are trying to settle into the mainland on both Silvestris and *Therinox*. They've managed to meet little resistance in Therinox by exploring *The* *Frosted Steppes* and having an occasional encounter with the *Yh'farian Alliance*. The Tundra Horde however was met with extreme resistance in Silvestris when their vanguard forces were defended against when attacking *Ebonen* during the *Tundra Horde Assault on Ebonen*.
Ring of Savagery

### Description

Bronze ring with the symbol of Baphomet on its signet. While donning, the wielder experiences an abnormal feeling of bloodlust as if their blood boils to fight.

### Type

Trinket

Wielder may spend up to 1 hit dice whenever they deal damage during a melee or ranged weapon attack to increase the attack’s damage. Damage dealt this way is dealt as Force damage.

**Cursed:** If the wielder doesn’t take damage every 24 hours, they must succeed on a Charisma 20 save or become overwhelmed with the urge to fight the nearest creature. Once they take damage, the effect ends.

**Curse of Mathematics:** While donning the ring, the wielder forgets the concept of mathematics. They don’t know 1 is less than 5 for example. In combination with the existing curse, the wielder will feel compelled to keep the ring on unless they succeed on a Wis 18 check due to an infatuation they feel towards it.

## Adventures

*Ghrolok Stonecrusher* came into possession of the mask after defeating a *Baphomet Cultist* near *Mount Spire* during the *Assault on Mount Spire*. He quickly discovered the ring’s purpose and function as he enjoyed the bloodlust he felt while donning it. During his adventures, the ring had become cursed even further. The curse of mathematics became the most hilarious curse throughout the campaign.

*Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov* found the ring after investigating Ghrolok's death who in turn bestowed it upon *Thalnik Ulmrus*. Kaiden suggested that it was a ring befitting a dwarven personality, but forwarned him it was cursed and explained its function. Thalnik spent some time contemplating donning the ring due to the curse, but eventually did so in the midst of combat.
Voidkin

Unknown to many at the time, the Voidkin are a special race of Genasi that view themselves as a fifth element and reside within the *Elemental Dominion*. The Voidkin have abandoned the principles and values of the natural elements and instead attune themselves to the power of the abyss that lives beneath the plane’s landmass. However, some Voidkin retain some of their natural abilities from their original origin. Whenever a genasi becomes a voidkin, their skin turns into a dark pale color, typically off-white or a gray shade. The voidkin genasi have lived among the populace of the plane in secret by transforming their appearance to those of natural elements.

With the rising political struggles between the guilds, the voidkin genasi have become ambitious after forming an official society in secret. They began actively worshipping the prophecy of *Gena* and taking measures to summon the Tarrasque in order to cull the plane of the four guilds. After learning about a gala to be hosted for recent outlanders, *Akir Duskwalker*, *Arthus*, *Ser Ravyn*, and *Zavidur Ugadesh*, the voidkin planned an ambush as they believed outlanders would interfere with the ultimate plan to summon the tarrasque. However, their plan failed as the voidkin sent to assassinate the group was mortally wounded before killing any member of the group. The group was later informed by *Zinc* regarding the history of the voidkin and that he believes they are fueling the imbalance between the guilds.
Tyrion

## Player Quotes

*“I felt that Tyrion’s story was one that wasn’t explored well enough, but had a lot to discover. However it didn’t help that he would get into trouble every session and nearly die on a consistent basis due to my dumb actions, Brandon’s need to eat him, and terrible rolling. I intended Tyrion to be somewhat of a comic relief at times, but on the inside he was very hurt, lost, and looking for acceptance in a world that would cast him aside like a pest. The moment Tyrion met Vic was one I would never forget. It gave Tyrion a sense of home, a sense that he was looking for, for a long time. Unfortunately, it didn’t last long for him to settle into his new home, but he was happy while it lasted.”* **Dustin Sochacki**

## Bio

Born into a troubled childhood, Tyrion was the son of the king of Rothguard. Within the kingdom of Rothguard, halflings were generally considered scum and low-lifes, but the royal family decided to keep Tyrion within their home. The biggest concern of the royal family was that they needed an heir to succeed the king and the kingdom would not accept Tyrion as its heir. Thus, Dylan was born. Dylan was born a normal, healthy human. Shortly after Dylan’s birth, Tyrion was kidnapped with a bag over his head and shipped across the world. During the voyage, a powerful wizard cast an amnesia spell on Tyrion so he would never remember where he came from. Tyrion was cast away on a small port outside of *Vico*.

## Adventures

Tyrion was completely lost and sought help from the locals within a small port town near Vico. Nobody was eager to help him, but he eventually made his way inside Vico. This was ill-timing to enter the city however, as shortly after *Elder Dragon Dulath* assaulted the city and Tyrion was forced to flee for his life. When fleeing the city, he encountered *Elder Dragon Rider Merek Uhmil* who took the party to safety and trained them to fight for themselves to survive. Afterwards, Tyrion was apart of a small group of adventurers along with two dragonborns named *Tian Scalemoor* and *Gormastyl*. The party followed Merek and had various encounters by performing deeds for the *Dragonscales*. During their adventures, Tyrion was killed within *Calnlian’s* outer forests by Gormastyl for committing acts of tomfoolery. Due to Dustin Sochacki rolling a critical success on a save, Tyrion was resurrected by *Ehlonna* who made a bargain with him as his debt repayment. He was instructed to steal an ancient artifact called the *Tome of Nanim*. Tyrion rejoined the party later on with the help of *Vick*. At the end of the party’s adventures, they discovered that Merek had plotted to betray *Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov*. Kaiden also discovered that Tyrion plotted with Ehlonna to steal the Tome of Nanim. After reading Tyrion’s mind to confirm the betrayal, Kaiden killed Tyrion with a powerful mind blast.

Tyrion was last seen in Kaiden’s company in a Dragonscale outpost near Calnlian. Shortly after his last sighting, he was found dead in the commander’s tent and his body was disposed of in a dishonorable manner.
Yulzhook

A *Dragonscale* ranger with an affinity for marksmanship and fletching. You'd never find Yulzhook without a bow and his downtime typically consists of making arrows or bettering his craft. Yulzhook was mostly a loner in the Dragonscales, but became acquainted with *Hexphael* after discovering they work pretty well together.

Yulzhook's aid was requested by *Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov* personally to delve a *Skull Lord's* lair in southern *Pilfanx*. This was a request which Yulzhook was humbled to accept from the leader of his order. Additionally, the skills of Hexphael were commissioned as it was known the two usually work well together. After being hailed by the *Phoenixborn*, the group set out towards the Skull Lord which they've enacted a plan to goad Pilfanx military to commit an assault against the Skull Lord. Hexphael surveyed the land ahead of time and found a path inside the Skull Lord's lair which they defeated him and his zombie *Umber Hulk* pet. The group hurriedly looted the Skull Lord's horde as Pilfanx was on their heel. However, Hexphael and Yulzhook came into a moral dilemma with a magical item that has the ability to suppress magic within a person which lead to become confrontational. Hexphael desired for the item to be replicated en masse with the Dragonscales while Yulzhook claimed it would be abused and should be destroyed. The conflict lead to combat between Hexphael and *Zirilante* which resulted in Hexphael's demise while Yulzhook destroyed the item in question. Lanu Tengo banished Alkil in an attempt to keep him safe from harm, but Yulzhook teleported the rest of the group away from the Skull Lord's lair. They returned to the Dragonscale encampment they originally met where Yulzhook said farewell to the group as he left the order in that moment.
Skyhold

A large floating fortress created by the *Dragon Inquisition* after a discovery was made by *Valynore* with the assistance of *Elder Dragon Rider Eras Yothyr*. Skyhold is ~600ft squared, contains three floors plus an underdwelling below, 20 Ballistas and 6 Catapults plus several archer towers. At peak speed, it can travel 2 miles an hour. It runs on a combination of magic and engine fuel due to Valnore’s discovery. It can hold fuel capacity for two fortnights running non-stop. It has an estimated weight limit of 1 million pounds not including the structure material.

Skyhold was put to the test by combating *Elder Dragon Kaylenith* after being commissioned by *Elder Dragon Rider Kaiden Armov*. Skyhold became assaulted by a massive horde of wyverns which it barely withstood. *Elder Dragon Rider Lilith Marrow* juggled casting protection abjuration on Skyhold, the siege equipment and its people but only with moderate success. Eventually, Skyhold’s underdwelling became compromised due to the wyvern assault which nearly caused it to fall out of the sky However, Valynore was able to quickly get down into the underdwelling and performed makeshift repairs with the help of Kaiden, *Faeynala*, *Talon* and *Zikore Raug*.
Samson Vaelian

Samson owns his own cargo business, Vaelian Shipments, that transports goods between *Therinox* and *Silvestris* across the *Crilix Ocean*. Samson has a moderate history with *Mordithas* as they initially met while Mordithas performed missions for the *Mercenary Guild* and they later became close friends. Samson took interest in becoming a council member of the *Dragon Inquisition* after hearing of an opening and was nominated by Mordithas. After being named the new council member of the Dragon Inquisition, his first task was to find a reliable income of resources for the order to become independent from its sponsors. With word from some of his field workers, Samson caught wind of an unusual amount of gold being exported from a small port town in the *Arithi Plains*. The shipments were tracked back to a nearby town, *Huartsin*. Samson felt there was opportunity to be discovered and sent *Ser Ravyn* to investigate with his companions, *Akir Duskwalker*, *Arthus*, and *Zavidur Ugadesh*. However once the party returned, they informed that the town was a guised operation for the *Thieves Guild* that used a machine to convert life into gold. Samson was disheartened at the news, but continues to seek out other resources.

*Elder Dragon Rider Lilith Marrow* sought council with the Dragon Inquisition and the council after learning of the apocalyptic events of the summoning of *Tiamat*. During the commune with the council and Lilith, she had blessed permission upon them to harvest rare magical materials from the land that *Elder Dragon Venia* was formerly located while trapped in her adamantine form. The permissions of the harvesting were seen as thanks to Ser Ravyn specifically for his aid at the time of restoring Venia. Samson had enlightened the council that they would need means to harvest and ship the cargo for the materials across the Crilix Ocean. Samson offered a deal for his company, Vaelian Shipments, to handle the task at a discounted rate which the council later voted approval of.