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The Rheann Wiki

This wiki is devoted to archiving and recording any information regarding the setting of Rheann, also called Daystars, a world created by J. Fenner for the purposes of organizing novels and tabletop role-playing scenarios.

This setting uses the Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons rules, with some additions and changes.

While players may create their own characters and character sheets, and DMs may create pages for their own modules and stories, we ask that you refrain from editing canon content pages without the original author's consent.

## Hub Pages

* The Bestiary
* Characters
* Locations
* Races
* Religions
The Cult of Sarak

Ferali

### Holidays

None, but the night of a new moon is considered to be the best time for a sacred hunt

### Domains

Death, Life, Nature, Strength, Tempest, Twilight

The chosen deity of werewolves, hunters, and those on the tattered fringes of society, Sarak embodies the harsh reality of the natural world and the feral struggle to survive. There are no hierarchies to speak of in the cult, nor buildings or shrines in his name. Cultists might gather around bonfires for dancing and wild merriment, but otherwise worship is very personal. One’s own instincts are considered far more important than any decree set down by mortal hands.

It is rare for Sarak’s followers to congregate, with the exception of the night of a new moon. On those nights they gather across the starlit forests of Rheann, then separate wordlessly into numerous hunting parties. Each party must seek out their own prey and return with the carcass in order to offer it to their god, that he might have one more beast to stalk in his ghostly, wooded realm.
Lyliria

### Holidays

Varies depending on the follower. It is considered good practice to declare a new holiday suddenly and without warning, especially if the worshiper can avoid responsibilities by doing so

### Domains

Ambition, Arcana, Love, Trickery

The Lady of Tricks and Trysts has a very informal church. Its members rarely meet, and when they do it is not an organized affair. It is said that every lie which is believed and every loves' first kiss is a prayer to Lyliria, carried to her upon the wind. Many bards have songs of Lyliria to that effect, sometimes painting her as a mischievous child and other times as a young lady who steps in to subtly push heartsick mortals toward their true loves.

Strangely, the cult does have one authority figure: The Grand Tittering Jimjaw, who wears strange hats and speaks only in lies. Several individuals tend to claim this title at a time, and Lyliria's followers do not appear to agree on the identity of the Jimjaw or the level of authority their title bestows.
Xiratec Luraka

The Gathering is a specific branch of Faedranism which casts the altruistic goddess of nature as a crueler deity known as the Lady of Thorns. The adrassi of the obsidian court worship her from within massive stone temples, bringing with them offerings of worked leather, carved animal bones, and their very best food. Rumors sometimes reach the shores of Arethal that these sacrifices involve the deaths of their own people, but such gruesome rituals have long since fallen out of favor with the Lady’s followers. Instead their holidays are spent competing in sport, feasting, and parading from temple to temple atop brightly decorated terror lizards.

The day-to-day life of a member of the Gathering involves smaller daily sacrifices. When drinking, it is customary to dump a splash of alcohol onto the ground that the Lady might enjoy it too. Hunks of cooking meat are left on the spit to sate her hunger. These offerings are not seen as optional by those who worship, as the goddess’ fury is known to be both real and deadly. It is said that her anger shows the hunting beasts of the jungle the quickest path to those who deny her tribute.

The only thing worse than leaving the Lady of Thorns hungry would be to harm her handmaidens: The spore nymphs who call the Ajayan Rainforest home. These dangerous creatures are considered holy figures, though young worshipers are advised never to come too close to them - No matter how beautifully they glow.

Most Obsidian Court communities are led by a Thorn Priest, a member of the Gathering who dedicates their life to self-sacrifice in the name of their people. These priests must be nominated by at least ten other adrassi and then make a pilgrimage to Thornsire, the great tree of Ildresk, in order to place a hand-print of their own blood upon the trunk. If the aspirant is accepted by their goddess, the tree will drink and their hand-print will disappear from the ancient bark overnight. If the hand-print remains to be licked off by beasts or washed away in the rain, their priesthood has finished before it even began.
Gino's Recovery (Manga Chapter)/Synopsis

## A successful recovery

Ian hacks away at a loaf of bread in Sasha's kitchen as the two prepare a fresh lunch for Gino Gambino. Once it's finished, she serves a grateful Gino in bed as Doctor 123 is over performing a checkup on the young man. The group reminisces on past events and the doctor's change of pace from LabTech to working at the local free clinic. He tells them that those with great power possess the ability to help those less fortunate--a message the late Johnny K. Gambino understood best. Before leaving, he reminds Gino of the importance of friendship, noting that his bond with Ian and Sasha should aid in a speedy recovery.

### Return to the mansion

The next morning, Bucho arrives to retrieve Gino with the doctor's approval. Gino thanks his friends for helping him in his time of need when Sasha unveils Gambino's pocket watch that she'd found on the beach the same day they'd found Gino, shot off of his father's body during the ill-fated April Fool's Day months prior. Happy to have the cherished memento, he once again gives his heartfelt thanks to Sasha, saying he'll never forget her kindness.

Returning home to Gambino's Mansion, Gino slowly makes his way through the lonely manor before watching over the Isle from a balcony and wondering if he can ever really inherit his father's legacy.

### A night out

That night, Ian, Sasha, Moira, Vanessa, and Liam get together for dinner at the Barton Pub in Barton Town. The ladies chat about the recent events with Gino before shifting to the two Durem women's secret beaus, who unbeknownst to them, both happen to be Liam.

As the night ends, Ian, Sasha, and Moira decide to walk together for a bit. Sasha and Moira gossip more about guys until Ian butts in with some unsolicited advice, prompting the girls call him a dork, mocking his experience with relationships, before splitting off on their own.

### An alarming discovery

Later, Ian is over at Sasha's house when he finds Gino's prescription medication still on her bedroom nightstand. Reading the label, he discovers a smoking gun against the young man, clutching the bottle in his fist and laughing with unhinged triumph. What his discovery entails however is left to the reader's imagination.
Havensport

Wool

Mercenaries

Thieves

Bandits

Plagues

Deathwhispers

Cobble together four or five salt-sprayed slums, add the most corrupt merchants and embittered officials, invite the cruelest of outlaws, and stick it all on a collection of perilous rocks off the Eastern coast of Arethal, and you essentially have Havensport. This is the trading capital of Rheann, where people of all kinds come to buy, sell, and if  the Merchant’s Council allows it, perhaps even find fortune.

Of course, the dream of wealth is far off for most of the people of Havensport. They live in cramped, unhealthy conditions, selling the hours of their lives to mines, gangs, vendors, or the ruthless ship’s captains who call the island kingdom home. Plague and poverty are familiar threats which tend to swallow entire families whole. Despite this, Havensport has a reputation as a nation overflowing with wealth and  opportunity.

The kingdom is technically ruled by a monarch, but their king or queen is selected by combat rather than lineage. The raucous tournament to decide a ruler is an extremely popular event, but it is the secretive Merchant’s Council which steers the nation’s policies.

Anyone and everyone is welcome on the damp streets of Havensport, but those with coin are more likely to survive than those without.

### Kingsport

While the majority of Havensportians live dirty, uncomfortable lives in overpopulated shanties, there are some presentable sections of the kingdom. These segments of the island chain are known collectively as Kingsport.

The wealthy keep exclusively to this section of Havensport, which sports newer buildings, well- cobbled roads, and a sewer system to keep the air breathable and relatively plague-free. Here, high-class merchants sell fine jewelry, art, and sublime culinary treats. Bards perform the latest Hadrasian plays on gilded stages, and noblemen and women attend grand balls in celebration of their wealth.

The guards of Kingsport are numerous, well-equipped, and working under strict orders to keep the riffraff out. Outsiders sometimes remark that the nobility of Havensport treat the poor less like compatriots and more like an infestation. In truth, they are probably a little crueler than that.
Arvam

Populated by only the most callous and power-hungry, the Cult of Arvam appears at first to have very few members. The unfortunate truth of the matter is that most of Arvam’s followers keep their allegiance a secret. Arvam’s cult is not organized in any meaningful way, and there are no churches or cathedrals dedicated to the King of Chains. Some adherents pray through acts of violence and torture. Others cobble together secret shrines in their homes and pour the blood of animals and mortals alike upon their grisly altars.

Through these displays of devotion a cultist hopes to move closer to their ultimate goal: Securing a contract for great power in exchange for the terms of their afterlife. It is common for mortals to imagine themselves clever enough to outwit the demons who offer such bargains and steal immortality for themselves- Mortals who are truly clever know better than to entertain such fantasies.

There is one holiday in the religion’s calendar, and it is best that one not be seen celebrating it- For on the Day of Sport, worshipers of Arvam hunt one another for the rare opportunity to gain favor with the demon lords of Hell. This horrible practice is the main reason Arvam worship is considered a crime in many territories across Rheann.
The Golden South

*This article is incomplete.*

Between the sprawling farmland of Elysia, the orderly mountain cities of the dornen, and the Spring Court’s holdings in Ilerinden, the Golden South absolutely lives up to its name. Here there is boundless natural beauty, valuable resources, and surprising cooperation between its varied inhabitants.
Kama-Houtan

Fish

Silk

Dyes

Werewolves

Bandits

Adrassi Outriders

With the utter destruction of the Tan Empire came a small force of munen survivors who landed upon the shores of Adra Falan. Within days of their arrival, the War of Falling Leaves began. The Fall Court adrassi unleashed their full fury against the learned Tanese mages and warriors, resulting in thousands of deaths on both sides. In the end, the munen admitted defeat but refused to be destroyed entirely. They used the last of their magical resources to erect a barrier of aether around the land they had claimed, staving off the adrassi ground assault and preventing future invasion. This region was then named Kama Houtan, meaning Dragon’s Shield.

The topography of the area is mountainous and forested, resulting in some beautiful vistas and magnificent waterfalls. Red arches mark the winding roads which branch between smaller towns and the capital of Daojin. Large rice farms can be found nestled into towns on the lower elevations, along with countless shrines constructed at places of natural beauty to appease the dragon gods.

Tanese munen are the largest segment of the population, as one might expect. Most are welcome in Kama Houtan, with the notable exception of the adrassi. They are almost universally treated with suspicion and disgust by the local population.

### Temple of the Divine Way

The center of civic life and government power in Daojin, this multi-level shrine was one of the first buildings constructed by the survivors of Tan Shoutaru. It has since been modified and enlarged to serve as the main keep of Kama Houtan. The Dragon Sage Hana Sukimori resides here, along with the most powerful merchants, generals, and scholars of the nation.

It is not unusual for a follower of Taiji to take up a pilgrimage to the Temple of the Divine Way at least once in their life, especially if they reside outside of Kama Houtan’s barrier spell. It is only possible to reach the temple by boat, so a common practice of the faithful is to release paper lanterns over the water as they arrive. This serves as a symbolic offering to the spiritual leaders inside, and makes for a breathtaking scene around the temple at night.

It should be noted that followers of other faiths can be allowed inside, but that proselytizing is not allowed.
Locations

A list of regions, kingdoms, and territories, both in Rheann and outside of it.

## Rheann

* Adra-Falan
* Atiru
* Arethal
* Asgaroth
* Danjara
* Droch Mordal
* Duridal/The Pagan Lands
* The Golden South
* Havensport
* The Holy Corian Empire
* The Huran Steppes
* Elsmir
* Elysia
* Haran
* Ildresk
* Ilerinden
* Kama-Houtan
* Kragath Moor
* Krulmargh
* Kyonggan
* Marizan
* Midral Dorn
* Serain
* Sinzhen
* Tan Shoutaru
* Vamihadras
* The Wooded Coast
* Xirask

## Outside Rheann

* Hell
* The Kingdom
* The Stars
Archon

Covenant Day

Crown Prince Demetrius Serilocke

Crown Prince Lucentio Serilocke

Crown Princess Viola Serilocke

Archon is one of the most popular deities on Rheann, boasting a huge congregation of munen followers. To properly worship him involves attending a church sermon at least once every five days, which includes a reading from one of the three Books of Archon. If a church is too far away, an extended session of prayer at a shrine or place of natural beauty will suffice. The church makes simple holy symbols available to its worshipers at sermons, but the more devout usually have a metal version looped around their neck at any given time.

There are three major testaments in the religion of Archon: The Book of Light, The Book of Law, and The Book of Holy Fire. The first two were delivered to Rheann by Archon’s divines, whereas the final tome was written by Holy Corian Emperor Marcus Lutorian I. He claimed to have spoken to Archon and recorded the god’s words, but these writings are considered by Queen’s Archonists not to be the true word of god. Lutorian’s book takes a very different tone from the first two, describing great cataclysms caused by sin and faithlessness, whereas Archon’s word usually emphasizes compassion over retribution.

It should be noted that two major sects of the religion exist: Imperial Archonism and Queen’s Archonism. Whereas Queen’s Archonists emphasize charity, forgiveness, and modesty, Imperial Archonists focus on justice, purity, and righteous fury. Members of the two sects are often at odds with one another and will engage in heated debates over the correct interpretation of their holy scriptures.
Kaitlin Pollydore

**Kaitlin Pollydore** is a character created by J.P. Leck as a part of his Endless Elsewhere multimedia meta-narrative. She is first referenced in the short film *The Novelty* before making her first appearance in the radio play "The Pollydores," which is her only Endless Elsewhere appearance to date. She is voiced by Tessa Johnson.

## Character Biography

Kaitlin Pollydore is a Circle City-based reporter for *The Circle City Chronicle* where she covered the grave robberies that once plagued Circle City. She is married to fellow reporter Brian Pollydore and together they have two dogs, Mags and Maddie. Along with real estate agent Margo Fletcher, the Pollydores encountered a creature called the Non-Man while house-hunting on the outskirts of Circle City. While there, the two also find the manuscript of *The Strangely Undying*, which they take into their possession.

## Appearances

### "The Pollydores"

While house-hunting along the outskirts of Circle City, Kaitlin and her husband Brian encounter a creature called the Non-Man, whom they incapacitate with the assistance of their real estate agent Margo Fletcher. They also encounter the manuscript for *The Strangely Undying* along with a medieval helmet and sword. When they leave, Kaitlin takes the book and Brian takes the sword, which he had previously used to wound the Non-Man.

## References

### *The Novelty*

As Violet reads her copy of *The Circle City Chronicle*, an article written by Kaitlin appears on the front page, detailing the grave robbery mystery currently plaguing Circle City.

### *The Lantern*

While Ryan Tolliver speaks on the phone with Ray Kadera, a copy of Kaitlin's *Chronicle* article about the grave robberies (previously seen in *The Novelty*) hangs in the wall of the motel bathroom.

### *The Roman*

Once again, Kaitlin's grave robbery article for the *Chronicle* is seen in a file in the front seat of Alex Heaney's car as he leaves the cemetery.

### "The Demoniac"

While interviewing Ryan Tolliver for *The Vigilante*, Brian Pollydore mentions an article Kaitlin wrote for the *Chronicle* about Carolyn Pelfrey.

### "The Invoked"

Kaitlin is mentioned, along with her husband Brian, as being in possession of the manuscript of *The Strangely Undying*. The couple are mentioned as potential successors to Violet as bookbearers for *The Merely Mortal*. In the end, Violet passes her copy of the latter text to the Collector, who promises to mail it to the Pollydores for her.
Peter Vandergriff

**Peter 'Griff' Vandergriff** is a character created by J.P. Leck as a part of his Endless Elsewhere multimedia meta-narrative. He first appeared as 'the Detectorist' in the post-credits sequence for the short film *The Roman*. He has a total of two Endless Elsewhere appearances, having subsequently appeared in the radio play "The Supernatural City." He is portrayed in film and in radio plays by Hans Leck.

## Character Biography

At this time, little is known about Peter Vandergriff's past. What is known is that he has an affinity for metal detecting and an uncanny knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He once found a Doomsayer revolver buried beside Old Scratch Creek before encountering a local Skin-Walker.

## Appearances

### *The Roman*

In a post-credits sequence, Griff is seen digging beside Old Scratch Creek, where he finds a rusted Doomsayer revolver.

### "The Supernatural City"

Griff calls into *Circle City Supernatural* to recount to Ray Kadera the story of his encounter with a Skin-Walker at Old Scratch Creek after finding a buried Doomsayer revolver.
Relics

Summon forgotten ancient relics using ancient sculptures.

Ancient sculptures can be achieved once a day by participating in the boss battle. You will receive ancient sculptures according to your highest stage in the boss battle arena.

When buying a relic, the order in which you will get them is random.

Cost to determining relics is here.
Elsmir

Fish

Grain

Refined Goods

Wool

Bandits

Raiders

Perhaps the oldest munen kingdom in Rheann, Elsmir is best known for its deep woods and the strange magic which calls from them. There is an intangible connection to the past here that manifests as runic symbols, dancing lights, and voices from the mist. Arethalian pagans had myths and legends to explain each of these occurrences, inspiring countless tales of witches, fey creatures, and a world just beyond mortal senses. Modern Elsmirians still hold to an array of household superstitions originating from these oral traditions.

In terms of physical geography, Elsmir is a place of deep pine forests, majestic redwood trees, large bodies of clear, clean water, and the occasional swamp or foggy marsh. There are several munen cities and townships throughout the kingdom, but the largest by far is the capital of Avengarde. This ancient stronghold sits astride two waterfalls, overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Arowain. Though Elsmirian settlements are often the target of Asgarothian raids, its people are protected by the legendary knights of Avengarde, who ride on the backs of winged deer called avenhind.

The population of Elsmir is largely munen, but there is a considerable number of dornen, adrassi, and pixies as well.

### Avengarde

Home to the prolific Serilocke family, Avengarde is a city which stands on the threshold between past and present. Its districts are made up of equal parts aging stone and modern wooden construction. Pagan churches have been converted to public gardens and Archonist chapels. Although the country is ruled by two crown princes and a crown princess, the current generation of monarchs acts with the interests of the people in mind.

Avengarde may show its age in some regards, but it is still a place of wealth and influence. The city is flush with merchants and craftsmen, particularly woodcarvers, shipwrights, and leatherworkers.  These artisans cram themselves into busy, open air marketplaces when the weather allows for it, turning the center of the city into a noisy festival of goods for those who have the coin to partake. And when snow clings to the worn cobblestones, the markets fill instead with ice skaters of all ages.
The Endless Elsewhere vol. 1

***The Endless Elsewhere vol. 1*** is a short story anthology by J.P. Leck and is the thirty-first installment of his Endless Elsewhere multimedia meta-narrative. It is Leck's first anthology and features nine of his previously-released short stories - "The Final Ingredient," "The Music Box," "The Demoniac," "The Gãrgolas," "The Thin Place," "The De-Animators," "The Witch Stick," "The Boonies," and "The Foundling" - along with an updated introduction and epilogue. It was released in hardcover, paperback, and electronically for the Amazon Kindle on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

## Synopsis

Like Leck's other short stories, the book is collected by The Circle City Collector, who has collected each of the following stories, which appear not in chronological order, but in the order they were brought to his attention.

## Links

* *The Endless Elsewhere vol. 1*on Amazon
* *The Endless Elsewhere vol. 1*on the Endless Elsewhere Shop
Sabercat

"The wolf was Sarak's chosen hunter, yet he knew his children would grow fat and complacent unless they too were hunted. So he created an adversary, a beast with daggers in their jaws and cold flames for eyes. A predator made to stalk the progeny of a god." - *The Book of Thorns*

Environment: Plains, forests

Native Plane: Rheann

Alignment: Neutral
Vamihadras

Leather

Gemstones

Mercenaries

Thieves

Raiders

Legion Agents

Balthasar the Hellbreaker established two kingdoms before he was cast out of Rheann: The first was Elysia, a land of warmth under the light of the daystars. The second was Vamihadras, a frozen crag which often saw more clouds than sky. It was from this second kingdom that he would wage war on the god who created him.

In its current form, Vamihadras is a harsh place for any but the most stalwart traveler. The soil is rocky and frozen for most of the year, and a chill wind undercuts even the brightest summer day. There are some fairly habitable patches of pine forest to be found in the Southern reaches, which is the rumored home of the mysterious Hadrasian gypsy folk.

The cities of Vamihadras are marked by distinct, foreboding architecture and deadly games of court politics. It is within such cities that munen attempt  to live without attracting attention, while the legion aristocracy throw lavish parties, conspire to ruin reputations, participate in showy duels, and hunt for their next drink. Some dornen craftsmen and Winter Court adrassi also make their homes here, along with criminals and fugitives who would take the hungry gaze of the legion over that of the executioner’s axe.

### Varieloft

The capital of Vamihadras has been described as gloomy, claustrophobic, and labyrinthine. Hundreds of spires and pointed roofs jab into the air like accusatory talons, and the streets are choked with smoke from candles and oil lanterns. The dark city was clearly not designed with anyone other than legion celestials in mind.

Despite this, Varieloft is certainly wealthy; trade ships come to port here on their way from Elysia to Havensport, meaning gold is always flowing into the city. Unfortunately for Varieloft’s citizens, the bulk of this money tends to find its way into the coffers of the avaricious upper-class.

It should be noted that Varieloft is progressive compared to the rest of Vamihadras. Munen are generally poor, but are not relegated to the level of cattle as they are in most legion cities.
Gibling

"Giblings are so unfeasibly stupid, so simple, dumb, shortsighted, brainless, and gob-smackingly dense that they may just be brilliant! Or maybe it's the other way around." - *Gonlief the Mad, formerly of the Royal Elysian College of Magi*

Environment: Ruins, other abandoned places

Native Plane: Unknown

Alignment: Lawful Evil
Ebonrook

"It is said that once a poor farmer threw a rock at a crow, cursing the rain that had ruined his crops. The next day the skies were clear and the crops were growing again. In fact, that whole season the farm was more productive than ever. So he eats well and readies the soil for the next season, but when he takes his plow to the field he finds bones. Munen bones. A whole family's worth, all there under his feet. That night, the farmer took a scythe to his neck, spilling his blood all over the tended ground. The farm still grows bountiful crops to this day, but nobody dares to touch them except for the crows." - *Elsmirian folk tale*

Environment: The Pagan Lands, Vamihadras

Native Plane: Rheann

Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Elysia

Grain

Leather

Wool

Gold

Silver

Bandits

Gryphons

Adrassi Outriders

Nowhere will there be grander cathedrals, sunnier farmland, or more honor-bound knights than in the kingdom of Elysia. Its gently sloping plains and glistening lakes are the very definition of idyllic. Long ago, these bountiful lands were wrested from the control of the Summer Court adrassi and tamed for the use of a great many munen farmers. In return, the citizens of Elysia devote their faith to Archon and his celestial representatives on Rheann. They currently swear fealty to a compassionate and beautiful celestial known as Atara, the Prophet Queen.

The leadership of Elysia is benevolent and wise. Its people are afforded the protection of the Queen’s cavaliers, well-equipped knights who work tirelessly to fend off threats and ensure the laws of the court are adhered to. The laws of Elysia are fair and just, providing mercy and support for those in need. Those who seek to victimize others for their own personal gain will quickly find themselves subject to the scrutiny of the cavaliers, which is inadvisable at best.

Munen and ascended make up the bulk of the Elysian populace, but there are also significant numbers of every other race present, especially in the larger cities. Elysia is safe, wealthy, and concerned for the welfare of its citizens, making it an ideal place for almost anyone to live.

### Archonal

Often called the Star-Blessed Crown, Archonal is a sprawling city which promises safety to a wide variety of people. Its roads are clean, and each building is carefully constructed and tended to. The city sits in a natural bay, and as such it enjoys a busy dock district and countless merchants looking to exchange their goods for gold. In order to pay for such luxuries, Archonal imposes high taxes on those who do business in the city. The Queen’s court does so with little concern for the inevitable backlash from wealthy traders, as Archonal’s generosity toward its citizens goes beyond simple economic policy. It is a matter of religion. Housing is provided for those who do not have it, and food to those who need it, by decree of the Prophet Queen.
Open Internet Order

The Open Internet Order Act of 2015 is a set of rules that upholds net neutrality in the United States. In summary these rules mean the ISPs do not block, throttle, or engage in any activity that favors any party however, in 2017 this rule was reversed.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f85590a0-f0cc-41cb-8790-04bf1b75d2b2
Demon

"In attempting to understand Arvam, one must first attempt to understand the nobility which populates his kingdom. The are cruelty manifest, beings for whom power is currency and pain is sustenance." - *The Twin Gods*, Morenai the Elder

Environment: The Spheres of Hell

Native Plane: Hell

Alignment: Lawful Evil
Kherid

"If one is to believe crass legend and baseless rumor, there are creatures born of the sky which can transform any living thing into a statue of flawless crystal. I assure you that such a beast does not exist, for my estate is not yet glittering with the faceted chins of a thousand would-be suitors." - *The White Baroness*

Environment: Meteorite impact sites

Native Plane: Unknown

Alignment: Neutral
Gryphon

"Local gryphon populations are a constant threat to livestock, foreign dignitaries, and even armored patrols. They do not seem to hunt people for food, but for a kind of sport. One has to wonder when the Prophet Queen's mercy for these sadistic creatures will run dry." - *Commander Proma, Archonal Royal Guard*

Environment: Plains, Mountainous Areas

Native Plane: Rheann

Alignment: Neutral Evil
Caleb Dunkerson

**Caleb Dunkerson** is an actor and podcaster who appears in Endless Elsewhere films and radio plays. He portrays the role of Lucas Dawalt.

Caleb has been involved with several short films directed by his good friend and fellow Endless Elsewhere contributor Samuel Dumas, including *Starchild* and *Susan Lands the Interview*. He is also one of the hosts of the Rule of Thirds film podcast with Samuel and Stephen E. Foxworthy. Caleb lives in Arkansas.

## Endless Elsewhere Appearances

* "The Red Mass" (as Lucas)
* *The Roman* (as Lucas)
* "The Acolytes" (as Lucas)
* *The Devil Doll* (as Lucas Dawalt)
Privacy

Privacy by definition is a quality of state of being apart from company or observation. In terms of Data Privacy, it is dealing with the ability of an organization to determine what sorts of data could be shared with others.

## References

1. ↑ Definition of PRIVACY. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privacy
2. ↑ What is data privacy (information privacy)? - Definition from WhatIs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/data-privacy-information-privacy
Data Brokers

Data brokers are companies that collect a variety of information on in suspecting users. Even though data brokers may seem new because of Facebook being in the headlines but its not, data brokers have been around for a while collecting information. They compile all that data and afterwards they sell the data to other companies so they it can help them know their customer base more and advertise better or target a specific audience.

## Facebook & Data Brokers

Data brokers have become a big part of Facebook's problem today. Due to Facebook using third party companies in order to categorize its user base and service each person based on the data gather from third party companies like Acxiom which lead to the questioning of Facebook on their Data privacy policies, because of this Facebook had decided to not allow third party companies to collect data on its users.

## References

1. ↑ Singer, N. (2018). *A Data Broker Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain*. [online] Nytimes.com. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/business/a-data-broker-offers-a-peek-behind-the-curtain.html [Accessed 2 Apr. 2018].
2. ↑ Naylor, B. (2016, July 11). Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It? Retrieved April 15, 2018, from https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/07/11/485571291/firms-are-buying-sharing-your-online-info-what-can-you-do-about-it
3. ↑ The embattled tech company announced late Wednesday it is shutting down a tool that enables advertisers to target users with information gathered external data brokers. Facebook said winding down the tool. (n.d.). Facebook is distancing itself from data brokers in effort to improve privacy. Retrieved April 16, 2018, from http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/29/technology/facebook-data-brokers-advertising/index.html
Traditional media

Traditional media mainly include voice and image, including TV, radio and so on. There are time and space limitations. Multimedia integrates voice, graphics and animation into one body, and more importantly, it solves the limitation of time and space to a certain extent. But multimedia does not take the place of traditional media. After the newspapers, radio, television and other traditional media, the Internet has become another important form of media.
Data Privacy Wiki

## Welcome to the Data Privacy Wiki

Welcome to the Data Privacy Wiki. This is a wiki designed to let users get a better idea on how privacy on the internet affects all aspects of their lives. Data privacy in the simplest terms is the relationship between the collection and spread of data and how it relates to the user's expectation of privacy. Editors of this wiki must adhere to these guidelines when creating or editing new pages.

## Group Members

1. Jverc: Admin, Creator and editor of the following topics:Facebook and Laws and Privacy.
2. Rachel Hernon Co-Admin, group member, editor of the following topics: Anonymity, Ethics, and Cambridge Analytica.
3. KaiQi Lu Group Member, editor of the following topics: Net Neutrality.
4. Prince Jones Group Member, editor of the following topics: Shared Data.
5. Marco Nicolas Group Member, editor of the following topics: Pros and Cons
6. Tariq Johnson Group Member, editor of the following topics: Data Tracking and Data Brokers

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Adra-Falan

Silver

Wolves

Kherid

It is said that when going West of Elysia, a clever traveler will take a ship, a foolish traveler will brave the mountains, and a dead traveler will take the forest path. This is because the golden canopies of Adra Falan mark the ancient homeland of the Fall Court adrassi. One could be forgiven for admiring the quiet beauty of these woods, which stand in a tranquil state of eternal autumn. However, that beauty hides a predator more deadly than any viper or wolf. One would do well to avoid an ivory colored larch bearing luminous fruit, or intricate blades somehow growing from the roots of a gray oak. While trespassing is a death sentence, stealing from the Fall Court leads to a far worse fate. It may seem there are many rocky outcroppings under which to hide, or shadowy caves in which to lose one’s pursuers, but there is no safe place for non-adrassi in Adra Falan. Her inhabitants spend the entirety of their long lives traversing these lands and honing their skills with the bow and the blade. Even members of the other adrassi courts are often treated as outsiders by the denizens of Adra Falan. Though they would not be hunted outright, their motives would eventually be questioned and inevitably found insufficient.

### The Amber Throne

The Eternals of Adra Falan rarely hold court, but when they do they gather at a great petrified tree known as The Amber Throne. This massive structure appears from a distance to be made of gold, but is in fact comprised of tons of crystalline amber. Pathways and great halls have been carved into the tree, which are often vacant due to the nomadic lifestyle of the Fall Court. Yet they are never truly empty, as the translucent walls of the palace feature the frozen bodies of those who have summoned the full ire of the adrassi. It is rare for outsiders to survive seeing The Amber Throne, but those that have often remark as to the strange echoes which emanate through the halls. It could simply be wind rushing through the petrified canopy, or the sound of water reverberating through the roots of the great tree. But some have conjectured that the long-dead Eternals of the past whisper dark tidings for those who walk the Throne’s lonely reaches, threatening madness as they climb to the highest boughs.
Data Tracking

Everyday we browse the internet to either scroll though Facebook, search for information, play games, or to communicate with relatives, and some people even use the internet as a form of income. We are all tied to the internet in some way. As we continue to use the internet it begins to track more and more information about us for example where you’ve been, what you like to do, and even your favorite foods. Not only is your browser history tracked on the internet our footsteps, location, and anything you do on your phone, and if you are someone who cashes your checks online or through an app your information could be tracked. Even though it may not be used for malicious purposes its still tracked and stored somewhere on the web. This is something that is based on important due to 75% of Americans believing the information is extremely important.

## Who's Tracking you?

When going though the hiring process employers tend to screen future employees on their social media accounts and other online information about them. Over 50% of employers admitted to using online search engines to research their future employees. This can and will effect the chances of an employee being hired. Based on a decision or a post they've made in the past. If a company is looking for some one specific with a unique background this could help this could help the company and hurt the employee depending on its use. Our data is not only used by our employers but, by big companies. Big companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter they use our data that's been gathered from our web explorations to advertise their product to us more efficiently the source of this is data brokers. These agencies sell the cookies and data gained from our web searches.

## How to prevent tracking

There are several ways of preventing your information from being tracked or stolen on the internet. One way is to download a VPN(Virtual Private Network). A VPN is a piece of software, that allows you to change your IP address so you computers location cannot be located. Another piece of software that you can use is a web browser specifically equipped to handle your IP address. Along with many of the other privacy tools that's needed to hide your presence on the internet, and one of these browsers is called Tor its one of the best ways to prevent data tracking it's able to render you nearly invisible on the internet.

## References

1. ↑ Time. (2018). *Do You Know How Much Private Info You Give Away Every Day?*. [online] Available at: http://time.com/4673602/terms-service-privacy-security/ [Accessed 1 Apr. 2018].
2. ↑ SHRM. (2018). *Know Before You Hire: 2017 Employment Screening Trends*. [online] Available at: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/2017-employment-screening-trends.aspx [Accessed 1 Apr. 2018].
3. ↑ NPR.org. (2018). *Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?*. [online] Available at: https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/07/11/485571291/firms-are-buying-sharing-your-online-info-what-can-you-do-about-it [Accessed 1 Apr. 2018].
Data Privacy Act of 1974

The Privacy Act of 1974 is a law that establishes a set of practices that regulates the collection, use, and retention, as well as dissemination of private information by federal agencies. Created in response to the increasingly computerized methods of keeping private data on US citizens, this act is one of the first in many laws created in regards data privacy.
Facebook

Facebook is a multi-billion dollar social networking platform created by Mark Zuckerburg.

## History

The first iteration of Facebook created around 2004 from there, the site grew into one of the most influential sites on the net with over two billion active users. The site has been the center of much controversy over the years but its biggest one might be a data scandal involving millions of user's private information being used with malicious intent.

## The Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal

The Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal had begun since 2014 but the public just found out about it recently. It was recorded that 87million Facebook users had their information shared with Cambridge Analytica without their permission. Cambridge Analytica is a British political firm which firm which combines data brokerage, data analysis with strategic communication for electoral purposes. This firm helped Donald Trump to become the 45th President of the United States.

Facebook has faced a lot of backlash because of the amount of data shared with this firm and other advertisement agencies. Mark Zuckerburg, CEO of Facebook, was summoned by Congress for a hearing which lasted for two days (April 10th - April 11th).

It goes to say that companies which hold numerous amounts of data about every individual cannot be trusted. Users of their platform feel comfortable sharing their day-to-day activities with friends and families, unknown to them that the information is being analyzed by some other company whose goal isn't about user privacy but the sole aim of making money with their data.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-history-photos-2016-9#by-this-point-facebook-was-starting-its-rapid-ascent-toward-cultural-superstardom-15
2. ↑ https://www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide/
The Cloaked

**"The Cloaked"** is a photographic novel by J.P. Leck and is the twenty-seventh installment (fourteenth, chronologically) in his Endless Elsewhere multimedia meta-narrative. It is the second Endless Elsewhere photographic novel after "The Unclosing Eye". It was announced on social media on Saturday, November 17, 2018. It was released for Amazon Kindle for December 17, 2018.

## Characters

* **Violet** -
* **Carolyn Pelfrey** -
Anonymity

Anonymity is no one knowing who you are, but seeing what you do. More specifically, it refers to staying unidentified on the internet. While anonymity has a surplus of great uses, for people needing to freely speak their mind while staying protected, it can also lead to heinous activities as well.

As of late, anonymity is a controversial topic. While being unidentified on the internet provides safety and freedom of expression, it can be detrimental if used for the wrong reasons. Some examples include but are not limited to: stalking, cyberbullying, and Internet trolls.

## References

1. ↑ https://us.norton.com/mostdangeroustown2/bonus/why-freedom-and-anonymity-on-the-internet-is-important#
Laws and Privacy

This is a page relating to several laws in place that protect a user's Data Privacy. The United States does not have a centralized, formal legislation regarding data privacy, but relies on a sectoral approach to protect a user's data. The sectoral approach relies on a combination of legislation, regulation rather than direct government interference. This creates patchwork network of laws that govern data privacy. These laws covers a wide variety of categories from financial to health information but the laissez-faire approach to these laws creates significant overlap between these laws leading to conflicts and overlaps all across state and federal lines. Sometimes these laws are merely guidelines which companies are forced to follow. While these guidelines have some power, they do not have the force of law. This type of regulation for data privacy has lead to many controversies such as the passage of laws that may impact data privacy such as the repeal of net neutrality as well as third parties exploiting user's private data such as the currently ongoing Facebook controversy. In the United States there are several important data privacy laws in place which regulate and protect what certain types of data from being harvested from US citizens. The laws have in some part been influenced by the Privacy Act of 1974.

## Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

This law centralized the otherwise patchwork set of laws that regulate a person's health data. Under this law, it is forbidden to distribute personal health information of a patient without authorization of that patient. This law creates safeguards to protect the confidentially of information as sets a standard in which all states must meet or exceed. This law over time evolved to keep up with the increasing use of private health info being transmitted electronically.

## Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a set of rules that help protect the consumer from credit agencies via stating what kinds of situations were it is appropriate to verify or release any credit information. This means that users have certain control their credit information, this

## References

1. ↑ Data Protection Law. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://www.hg.org/data-protection.html
2. ↑ Data protection in the United States: overview | Practical Law. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:5NIGX3bRDG4J:https://content.next.westlaw.com/6-502-0467%3FtransitionType%3DDefault%26contextData%3D(sc.Default)+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-b-1
3. ↑ Rights (OCR), O. for C. (2008, May 7). Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule [Text]. Retrieved April 14, 2018, from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html
Internet trolls

Internet trolls or 'trolling' refers to users who post anonymously, in order to create conflict with the online community. While many individuals 'troll' in context with sense of humor, others use the term in order to remain anonymous while posting hateful, discriminatory, and/or offensive comments.

Other instances of trolling, such as impersonation have been seen more recently. It's not uncommon for individuals to have multiple social media platforms, or have their information available on the web. Internet trolls have begun to take pictures, hobbies, and other personal information off of the web-- in order to impersonate and create a new identity for themselves online.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-internet-trolling-3485891
2. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwolcott/2017/11/01/internet-trolls-corporations-and-your-personal-data-new-regulations-coming/#19c7880529ba
Privacy Tools

There are several tools available to most users that decrease the amount of private data they share with others . Most tools such as anti-viruses are useful in keeping out private data from those with malicious intent. But for these worried about what kind of data they are giving over to companies such as Facebook or Google there are several tools on hand that help mitigate how much those companies track. Tools is Ghostery , Disconnect , as well ad-blockers such as uBlock Origin help as these tools give user control on what tracking technologies they want companies to use on them.,,. For those in real need of privacy, (or simply paranoid) NoScript and ScriptSafe are extremely powerful script blocking tools that not only block tracking software but also software involved in a website's functionality so use with caution.

## References

1. ↑ Center, E. P. I. (n.d.). EPIC - EPIC Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools. Retrieved April 15, 2018, from https://www.epic.org/privacy/tools.html#
2. ↑ Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer! (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://www.ghostery.com/
3. ↑ Disconnect. (n.d.). Disconnect. Retrieved April 15, 2018, from http://disconnect.me
4. ↑ Hill, R. (2018). *uBlock Origin: An efficient blocker for Chromium and Firefox. Fast and lean*. JavaScript. Retrieved from https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock (Original work published 2015)
5. ↑ NoScript - JavaScript/Java/Flash blocker for a safer Firefox experience! - what is it? - InformAction. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2018, from https://noscript.net/
6. ↑ ScriptSafe. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2018, from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf