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Pelor

**God of Light, Strength, and Healing.** He is known as the Shining One, and the Sun Father. He is known as the creator of much that is good. His holy symbol is a face in a sun.

Pelorians believe that the life-giving sun is the best cure for all of Xesteria's ills. Justice and freedom are brought about through charity, modesty, and perseverance. Pelor's priests teach that the truly strong don't need to prove their power. Pelorians strive to perform so many good acts that evil has no room in which to exist, though they will fight if necessary. Pelor strength is a spiritual strength, opposed to physical strength like Kord. His strength is the power of will and hope, the need to face evil in the face of insurmountable odds. Pelor is wrathful against the forces of evil, corruption, and darkness, and is especially opposed to the undead. However, Pelor urges his followers to remember that excessive attention to things of evil can blind one to the truly important things: compassion and goodness.

Pelor, despite his power and what he represents, is not a popular deity on the Material Plane of Xesteria due to his mantra overlapping with those of **Ehlonna** and **Bahamut**. He is particularly revered in **Hestavar**, a magical city that exists in an alternate plane and is largely considered inaccessible to most mortals.

In addition to being worshipped in Hestavar, Pelor himself also inhabits the city and serves as its benevolent and eternal guardian. It is rumoured that Pelor and Ehlonna, when they were but demi-gods an endless time ago, were romantically involved. Ehlonna still visits Pelor on rare occasions, which is one of the only instances of when Pelor cannot be approached or met with.

The laws of Hestavar are upheld by Aasimar guardians known as the "**Sentinels of Pelor**". Though all heavily armed and deemed virtually unkillable by mortals, the Sentinels of Pelor do not use physical force unless absolutely necessary, as it is Pelor's wish that violence should only serve as an absolute last resort within Hestavar.

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Poseidus

**Poseidus**, the Raging Torrent, is the Elemental Lord of Water residing on the Elemental Plane of Water. Of the four Elemental Lords, Poseidus is believed to be the most vindictive.

Poseidus hates dealing with mortals, as they often come looking to strike a bargain or come to an agreement. Poseidus knows that mortals can seldom keep their word, and those who break their promise to the Elemental Lord of Water are likely to see entire coastal cities destroyed in everlasting floods and torrential rainstorms all because Poseidus was slighted.

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Miranda Driskel

Miranda Driskel is an officer in the Stromgarde Army. After **Rickard Hikash** was found to be a member of the Umbral Covenant and executed by **Estevan Morres**, Mirandra assumed his rank of Captain.

After Estevan Morres married and resigned from his position to focus on securing a place for the Morres family as Lord of Hillsdale, several shuffles occurred to fill the hole he left behind. **Morrigan Shadowbane** was promoted from General to Highlord to replace him, **Rosina Karatay** was promoted from Commander to General to replace Morrigan, and Miranda was elevated to the rank of Commander to replace Rosina.

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Miryn Galmandar

**Miryn Galmandar** is an Aasimar paladin in the service of **Pelor**. She is currently employed by the **Dayguard Guild** where she aims to better the world of Xesteria through mercenary work.

She possesses a staunch belief that law and order should come before all else. When she ventured with fellow Dayguard operatives **Isley Ashcroft**, **Cecille the Swift** and **Quin** to the remote town of Ravendale and discovered that it had been taken over by a small sect of the Cult of Vecna, Miryn expressed extreme repulsion when Isley executed the cultists in cold blood instead of allowing them to answer for their crimes.
Ife Kalejaiye

**Ife Kalejaiye** is the Justice Minister and leading law official of the kingdom of Kaspia. Her rulings and sentencing are absolute and, in the case of being the leading law official of a kingdom, her decisions can only be overturned by **Regent-Lord Amon Rashidi** or **Regent-Lady Nasreen Rashidi**.

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Dante Ravello

**Dante Ravello** was the sole remaining high ranking official of the recently dismantled **Albion Slave Trade**, and who was also a successful merchant and trader. He was the principal financial backer of the Albion Resistance Army.

Dante was killed on Chemosh 44, 275 AP when the Albion Liberation Regime marched on Anatoll to take out the sole remaining leaders of the Albion Slave Trade.

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Ostara the Ascended

**Ostara the Ascended** is the Keeper of the Xesterian **Church of Pelor**. She oversees the day-to-day affairs within the sole standing Cathedral of Pelor in all of Xesteria, which is located on Winterstrand Isle. The cathedral is situated in Winterstrand Village which sits near Winterstrand Castle, the headquarters of the **Defenders of the Dawn**.

It is the duty of Ostara and those who follow her to spread word of Pelor throughout Xesteria in an attempt to increase the level of influence he has over the material plane and eventually have him recognized as one of the principal deities of Xesteria.
Heritage Day

**Heritage Day** is a holiday celebrated throughout Xesteria annually on Paladine 22. It is a day in which everyone remembers where they came from (whether themselves or their ancestors) and pay respect to their families, relatives, and homelands.

Families and loved ones typically spend this day together to celebrate all that they have been through together. Dinners featuring the favourite foods of each family member is commonplace, and gifts are often exchanged between close family members or blood relatives. In some cases, those with small families often invite others who are close to them and have been through similar hardships to celebrate the day with them.

Though Heritage Day is not affiliated with any deities, the Churches of Xesteria are heavy activists and supporters of the holiday. Those without family or friends to turn to are invited to their local cathedrals and chapels where they are welcome to spend the day with other wayward individuals looking for comfort or company.

The symbol for Heritage Day, which is two humanoid hands reaching for one another (meant to symbolize an ancestor and their descendent), can be observed in many markets and religious centers on Paladine 22.
Hand of Tiamat

The **Hand of Tiamat** is a chromatic dragon that has risen to serve as the right hand and prime general of **Tiamat** in the material plane of Xesteria. They are often feared as being regarded as the most cunning, devious, and powerful chromatic dragons in the world.

## Hands of Tiamat

**Glint:** Served from 1107 BP to 1109 BP. A gold dragon that was corrupted by Tiamat and sought to destroy all humanoid life in Xesteria before being defeated by **Artan Volash**. Glint is the only metallic dragon to ever serve as the Hand of Tiamat.

**Zelegos:** Served from 1025 BP to 917 BP. A white dragon that dominated parts of Muspelm. He was defeated when worshippers of Bahamut called upon him to smite the white dragon, resulting a rare physical manifestation of Bahamut in Xesteria followed by the immediate death of Zelegos.

**Dradezrion Fireheart:** Served from 792 BP to 516 BP. An ancient red dragon and ancestor of **Infernus**. Dradezrion's simple goal was to light the entire world on fire to serve as a beacon for Tiamat's arrival. Joint forces from the Churches of Bahamut and Talos across the continent of Kaspia came together to eventually defeat the dragon.

**Infinitus:** Served from 450 BP to 82 BP. An abyssal dragon from another realm who was able to manipulate time and space around himself. After making his presence known in Xesteria in the year 80 BP, the archmages of Baranos formulated a plan to banish the dragon to a distant plane of existence which they successfully managed to do in 82 BP.

**Velyreia Ebonheart:** Served from 105 AP to present day. Velyreia Ebonheart is an ancient black dragon who is believed to be one of the most intelligent beings in all of Xesteria. Her activities and whereabouts are so shrouded in mystery that even the archmages of Baranos are unable to locate her.
Mistral

**Mistral**, the Eternal Storm, is the Elemental Lord of Air residing on the Elemental Plane of Air. Of the four Elemental Lords, Mistral is believed to be the most apathetic.

Mistral is the most interested in mortal affairs of the four Elemental Lords, but also the least interested in what mortals actually have to say. As such, earning any favours from Mistral, or gaining the support of the Plane of Air, is nothing short of an uphill battle that is often unwinnable.

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Hestavar, the Bright City

Nestled deep within the Astral Plane, Hestavar is only accessible via invitation from celestials, gods, and powerful sorcerers that reside within **Baranos**. Hestavar resembles a city constructed of pure gold and ivory, where unsavoury matter such as dirt and dust dematerialize immediately.

The city of Hestavar is floating in the endless expanse of **Astral Plane**, but projections of endless blue skies and calm oceans surround the city to give visitors a more pleasing sight. The actual city itself seems to stretch on for hundreds of miles and it is said that the city of Hestavar has several districts within it that all serve various purposes. Upon entering a district, it often appears endless to the naked eye due to the unusual magical nature of the city itself. It is said to be impossible to graph a map of Hestavar, as the very fabric of the city is always changing, shifting, and that attempting to view the city from above or memorize its landscape has resulted in some individuals going mad from temporary insanity.

Hestavar is ruled by the god known as **Pelor**, who is generally ignored by the races of the material plane of Xesteria. Pelor is an approachable god who does not shy away from those who seek an audience with him in Hestavar. It is rumoured that Pelor and **Ehlonna**, when they were but demi-gods an endless time ago, were romantically involved. Ehlonna still visits Pelor on rare occasions, which is one of the only instances of when Pelor cannot be approached or met with. Pelor himself resembles an enderly man with golden hair, and a long golden beard that drops almost to his knees. He is adorned in an exquisite robe that almost appears to be made out of bronze, the appearance resembling the metal but bending like a fabric would. He carries a golden staff that gives off radiant sunlight capable of warming not only one's body, but their soul as well.

Hestavar sells only arcane items that have been enchanted by beings beyond even the reach of most mortals, making their goods highly powerful. Merchants of Hestavar do not use gold, instead using perfect diamonds as currency, with 100,000 gold being equal to 1 Hestavarian diamond.

Residents of Hestavar are varied, with a few mortals from the material realm residing in it permanently after finding their way to it. Over half of the city's population is Aasimar, and roughly a quarter being Celestial. The remaining populace is comprised of those who have found their way to the great city and decided to settle there.

The inhabitants of Hestavar are all chaotic and lawful good, and a strict "no violence" rule within the city is enforced to such an extent that anyone who violates the rule is exiled into the Astral Plane, which is essentially a death sentence for any mortal entity.

The laws of Hestavar are upheld by Aasimar guardians known as the **Sentinels of Pelor**. Though all heavily armed and deemed virtually unkillable by mortals, the Sentinels of Pelor do not use physical force unless absolutely necessary.
Marchosias

**Marchosias**, also known as The Fiend Father, is believed to be the ancient creator of demons and devils alike, with the eternal war between the two (which has now lost all meaning in modern times) believed to have originally started when demons and devils battled each other to be more favoured than the other by Marchosias.

The plane that Marchosias resides on is unknown to all mortals, and his existence is only known through abyssal and infernal scriptures, as well as from word spread by celestial scholars in other planes of existence.

Marchosias' actual power is unknown, though it is believed to so insurmountable that he could bring all demons and devils to their knees in one fell swoop.

**Fenril** is believed to have been created by The Overgod to serve as a counterbalance to Marchosias.

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Quara

**Quara**, the Living Mountain, is the Elemental Lord of Earth residing on the Elemental Plane of Earth. Of the four Elemental Lords, Quara is believed to be the most stubborn.

Of the Elemental Lords, Quara is the least interested in mortal affairs. He is more interested in simply maintaining the balance of the realms that possess ground and soil so that living beings can continue to flourish.

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Piper Hanes

A former servant in **Elmshire Castle** who had been appointed to the position of servant by **Zagato Unrhymed** on Ehlonna 28, 274 AP. During her time as a servant at the castle, she exhibited a profound interest in learning to read and write. After studying in the library with librarian **Eldar Tharaxian**, Zagato was told by the dragonborn librarian that Piper was destined for something far greater than being a mere servant.

Zagato and **Salem Solstice** passed away on Aureon 54, 274 AP and prompted Elmshire Castle to be inherited by local lord **Adon Savorius**. A furious Piper threw a fit at Lord Savirous firing/removing her former employer's staff and stepped down as a servant of the castle. She left Elmshire with her friend Eldar Tharaxian to pursue other opportunities.
Kaimi Ramzi

**Kaimi Ramzi** was a human fighter from the Kaspian town of Eusiris. She was renowned for being a prodigy with the blade, which led to her being selected to join the **Defenders of the Dawn** when she was only 18 years old. She served with the Defenders of the Dawn from 243 AP to 256 AP when her ship disappeared in the Southern Seas after a suspected encounter with the Kraken. Her body was never recovered, thus she has never been officially declared as deceased. Her newborn daughter had also disappeared under mysterious circumstances from Kaspia while Kaimi was sailing the Southern Seas, resulting in both mother and daughter disappearing without a trace.

After her disappearance, Kaimi's spot in the Defenders of the Dawn was filled by **Rasgan Kloldrekaar**.
Blackband Brigade

The **Blackband Brigade** is a criminal organization composed of bandits, criminals, highwaymen, and outlaws led by **Abrax Luthryn** who have come together under the belief that they are free to take anything they wish, and that no amount of material objects or wealth is "owned", but merely "kept warm" until more deserving hands come upon them.

The Blackband Brigade operates throughout eastern Artalia, in and around the countryside surrounding Eastmarch and North Harbour.
Newman Knackridge

**Newman Knackridge** is the owner of the Drunken Dragon Inn in **Sardonis**. Originally a brewmaster in the Nordland town of Karthlight, Newman was sold into slavery in 259 AP by a rival brewery. He was freed by the Liberation Regime headed by **Aysha Morose** in 274 AP after slave colonies near Sardonis were forcibly shutdown and the slaves freed. Newman, through monetary donations, was able to purchase an abandoned estate in the canals of Sardonis, which he converted into the Drunken Dragon Inn. His hospitality and tasty beverages (both with and without alcohol) are well known across the city.

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Milton Bedford

Milton Bedford is the retired steward of Elmshire who now serves as the steward of **Elmshire Castle** after being contracted by **Lord Lambert Rayner** to do so after the deed to the castle was gifted to **Zagato Unrhymed**. It is Milton's job to oversee day to day affairs in the castle, manage the castle treasury and worker pays, and serve as a liaison of communications between the town of Elmshire and the castle itself.

Though Milton is quite old and typically doesn't work long days, his body and mind are both in exceptional health for a man of his age.

On Aureon 39, 274 AP it was revealed that Milton had been communicating with **Ethan Hale** and the Lenadian Separatists, informing them of the quest to retrieve Lenadian heirlooms that Salem and Zagato had gone on at the behest of **Queen Isildra Blackmont**. Upon returning to Elmshire, Salem conferred with Lord Lambert Rayner, who then decided it was best to exile Milton from Elmshire immediately.

Sometime later, Milton had met up with Ethan Hale and the two had ventured to Albion where they pledged to assist **Aysha Morose**, not only because they wished to do good, but also to restore their tarnished names.

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Mavis Kerr

**Mavis Kerr** was a young human sorceress from the city of Westmarch. She was a friend of **Aysha Morose**, and ventured with her to Albion to bring down the slave trade. Mavis, along with **Oren Hegdar**, met her demise at the hands of Aysha's father, **Aldrich Morose**, after they were assigned to travel with his group during the trip to Salabar.
Lambert Rayner

**Lambert Rayner** is the current Lord of Elmshire in Stromgarde and owner of the land that Elmshire Castle occupies.

Lambert is a calm and trusting individual who is quick to make friends with those who assist him. This was evidenced by Lambert giving control of Elmshire Castle to **Salem Solstice** and **Zagato Unrhymed** after they successfully rescued his wife, **Trista**, from the castle dungeon and freed her of demonic possession. He has also been instrumental in easing the tensions caused by the Lenadian Separatists in Eastern Stromgarde and was one of those responsible for putting the Eastern Stromgarde Initiative into effect.

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Gruumsh

Gruumsh is an orc god and a lesser deity. He is envisioned with one eye by all who named him a god and was a deity mainly worshiped by the orcs of Kurjaztar.

Orc war priests wear a patch over one eye to symbolize their worship of the orc deity. They also dress in dark red vestments, armored with war helms and black plate mail. Gruumsh's sacred animal is the giant rat, and he is worshipped in orcish lairs where blood is sacrificed to him every new moon.

Gruumsh is the unblinking god of destruction who unleashed the savage multitudes against outposts of civilization. He was worshipped by orcs and half-orcs and came to dominate some of the other savage humanoids as well. Gruumsh told his worshipers to do the following:

* Gather and breed, and your numbers shall flourish.
* Rise up in hordes and seize that which is rightfully yours.
* Raid. Kill. Conquer.

Gruumsh was a god of conquest, driving his savage multitudes to expand their power by whatever brutal means they wished. His shamans advised chiefs and warmongers to raid, kill, and conquer

In a past time, Gruumsh had two eyes but he lost one in a fight with the Dragonborn millennia ago, which is how Gruumsh earned his moniker "One-Eye". Some orcish clerics deny this tale, dismissing it as propaganda while claiming that Gruumsh always had one eye.

Gruumsh's influence has flourished in recent decades with the growth of the orc population, and even more so with the decline of the Dragonborn in Kurjaztar.

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Ragarra

Ragarra represents the jungle and its violent nature. She desires to destroy any civilization that wanted to tame the wilderness around it and is therefore considered a savage goddess, i.e., a deity opposed to the culture of enlightenment of the civilized kingdoms.

Ragarra's symbols includes a cyclone, a green three-fingered claw and a baby crocodile biting its own tail. She is usually depicted as a sickly looking green Elven woman and, to a lesser extent, a crocodile-headed female with the wings of a bat. Her mate was Shajar, a forgotten lesser god in charge of protecting the deserts of Kaspia.

Her cult was driven underground long ago because of its anarchical nature, with worship today mostly continuing among the more nomadic humanoid races such as Bugbears, Bullywugs, Goblins, Kobolds, and limited Gnoll tribes.

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Jaffer Ignair

**Jaffer Ignair** is the current Highlord of Aysha Morose's Albion Liberation Regime. He is the best friend of **Aysha Morose** and ventured with her to Albion to bring down the slave trade. After the heads of Albion were slain and Aysha sat on the kingdom's throne, she proclaimed that Jaffer would serve as her Highlord and was then consequently knighted by her.

In order to better serve Aysha as Highlord and to be trained to deal with the Albion Resistance Army, **Francois Bellamy**, retired Guardian of the Independent City State of Jourdain, was brought in to condition and train Jaffer, as well as those underneath him.

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Heidal Trueblood

Heidal Trueblood is a former slave in Salt Town. When **Axom Holtcroft** unleashed his fiery destruction on the slave colony in 274 AP, Heidal and former guard **Lars Kofroy** escaped together before parting ways once they had reached safety.

As of 275 AP, he has joined the **Muspelm Expedition** and serves as a warden in the dwarven colony of Gadrhelm.

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Leonidas Bellamy

**Leonidas Bellamy** is an influential nobleman residing in **Sardonis**. Despite his surname, he has no relation to **Francois Bellamy**. Leonidas, a long-standing silent opponent of the Albion family, was quick to align himself with **Aysha Morose** and her Liberation Regime after they occupied Sardonis.
Grey Order

The **Grey Order** is a group of exploratory adventurers and scholars who label themselves as "truth-seekers". The Grey Order's goal is to uncover forgotten history, hidden truths, and general secrets of Xesteria. They do not have a formal base of operations and instead wander the continent of Kaspia in small teams, often meeting up together in capital cities to discuss findings, current and future objectives, and more. They are led by the dwarf **Sherman Bronzehand**, who was once one of Baldrheim's most decorated soldiers.

Members of the Grey Order include: leader Sherman Bronzehand; officers **Jade Goodwreath** and **Arden Wolfcastle**; and members **Korbak**, **Dalla Emberhawk**, and **Kotal Kalcos**. Leader of the Albion Liberation Regime, **Aysha Morose** has been linked to the group as a potential new member.
Мини-мины (Evolution)

Мини-мины — неодушевлённые враги игры Hungry shark Evolution.

## Описание

Круглая мина, покрытая шипами. При прикосновения с акулой мина взрывается, нанося небольшой урон. Но, начиная с Мегалодона, вы можете их не боятся, так как он и последующие акулы могут поедать их.

## Интересные факты

* Никто из особых акул, кроме робота, не могут их поедать.
Lung Dragon

Lung dragons are serpent-like true dragons that are native to the coasts and deserts of the kingdom of Kaspia and the riverways of Baldrheim. Lung dragons are true dragons; they gain power and enhanced magical abilities as they grow and age.

Unlike most other dragons, most lungs do not have breath weapons. Instead, they have other powerful magical abilities. All lung dragons can detect the thoughts of other creatures and can turn invisible at will. Unlike other dragon species that must reach adulthood before being able to change their forms, lung dragons can shapeshift into the form of just about any small to large creature within a few years of birth. Lung dragons can also shift to other planes of existence (primarily Ishtar, realm of **Bahamut**).

Like metallic dragons, lung dragons primarily seek to do good in their own way. They often work alongside and within the **Covenant of Ishtar** in their various monasteries and sanctuaries throughout Xesteria, usually in the form of strikingly beautiful humanoids in order to garner respect among the Covenant's monks. Several of the Covenant's senior members are in fact lung dragons who choose to live almost permanently in humanoid form in order to be of better service to the Covenant of Ishtar and the wayward souls who seek the group out.

Lung dragons who choose not to involve themselves with the Covenant of Ishtar, or any mortal affairs, are usually found basking in the desert sun or enjoying the warm waters surrounding Kaspia's northern coastline or Baldrheim's westernmost lands that border the desert kingdom of Kaspia.

Most lung dragons can survive from consuming minerals alone, although some do enjoy the taste of meat on occasion.
Jebediah Driskel

**Jebediah Driskel** is a blacksmith based out of Westmarch, Stromgarde. He is the former blacksmith of **Elmshire Castle** after being brought over from Westmarch by **Ivy Morres** in preparation for the possibility of having to forge weapons en masse to combat **Ethan Hale** in the event that the Lenadian Separatists became violent. Jebediah was dismissed from his duties in Elmshire Castle by **Lord Adon Savorius** when Zagato Unrhymed and Salem Solstice passed away on Aureon 54, 274 AP.

Jebediah exhibits clear signs of brain damage, which Ivy has explained was the result of a severe blow to the head in Jebediah's younger years. As a result of his brain damage, Jebediah has a habit of talking about nonsensical topics at great length much to the annoyance of those around him. Despite not quite being all there these days, Jebediah has demonstrated that he is still a highly skilled blacksmith.
Morrigan Shadowbane

Morrigan Shadowbane is the current Highlord of the Stromgarde Army. Previously holding the rank of General, she was promoted to her current position after **Estevan Morres** married **Margaery Moss** and stepped down to assume lordship of Hillsdale.

Morrigan was selected over fellow General **Raphael Thorne** due to her skills as a diplomat and peacekeeper, which aligned perfectly with the more peaceful image that **Queen Isildra Blackmont** was trying to cultivate for her kingdom. It is believed that the Queen was also trying to make a statement by placing Morrigan into a position that was typically only held by male soldiers in Stromgarde.

Due to the Queen not yet producing an heir, Morrigan stands to lead Stromgarde in the event of the Queen's passing due to her position being next in line in power and authority. The Highlord does, however, have the option of waiving this responsibility and passing it off to the Lord and/or Lady of Westmarch, or the Blackmonts of Ebonrock, instead.

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Ophelia Marwood

Ophelia Marwood (formerly Ophelia Hikash) is the ruler of Meksicburg. After her husband, **Lord Rickard Hikash**, was outed as a member of the Umbral Covenant, he was swiftly dealt with by **Highlord Estevan Morres** and **Admiral Arno Wolfson**. Control of the town was then bestowed solely upon Ophelia after she was deemed fit to do so by the Stromgarde military officials. It was at this time that Ophelia reverted to her maiden family name of Marwood to distance herself from the newfound ill reputation of her deceased husband.

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Мегалодон (Evolution)

Мегалодон — шестая по счёту акула игры Hungry Shark Evolution. Открывается после полной прокачки Белой акулы.

## Характеристика

### Кого ест?

Зелёная медуза, Розовая медуза, Малые мины, Средние мины, Вражеский мегалодон

## Описание в игре

*Размером с дом и острыми, как бритва зубами. Самый свирепый хищник всех времён возвращается!*

## Внешний вид

Мегалодон похож на белую акулу, но он намного огромнее, а также у него серая спина и на правой стороне лица большой шрам.

## Интересные факты

* Мегалодон — акула, которая существовала очень давно. Считается, что она вымерла;
* Мегалодон — первая акула, которая способна передвигаться по суше без подручных средств.
Jupiter Rush

**Jupiter Rush** is the Prince of Nordland, and is believed to be the most proficient human fighter in the world. He was the champion of the 270 AP **Contest of Blades**.

Though he is next in line to rule Nordland when **Dionysus Rush** passes, Jupiter Rush has expressed little interest in ruling and appears to care about little else besides personal betterment in his quest to maintain his reputation of being the most proficient human fighter in all of Xesteria.

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Racial Sizes

On this page, I go over the heights for all major races by indicating average height, official height range, and allowable max height. **Average Height** is the average height for members of the given race in Xesteria. **Official Height Range** is the documented min/max heights of the given race in official Wizards of the Coast material. **Allowable Max Height** is how large the given race is allowed to be in Xesteria (barring bizarre exceptions such as being magically enlarged).

### Aarakocra

**Average Height:** 5'5"

**Official Height Range:** 5'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'5"

### Bugbear

**Average Height:** 7'0"

**Official Height Range:** 6'0" - 8'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 8'5"

### Dragonborn

**Average Height:** 6'6"

**Official Height Range:** 6'2" – 6'8"

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'4"

### Drow Elf

**Average Height:** 5'4"

**Official Height Range:** 4'7" - 5'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'2"

### Dwarf

**Average Height:** 4'5"

**Official Height Range:** 4'0" - 5'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 5'4"

### Ewon

**Average Height:** 7'3"

**Official Height Range:** N/A

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'8"

### Firbolg

**Average Height:** 7'6"

**Official Height Range:** 7'0" - 8'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 8'4"

### Gnoll

**Average Height:** 7'3"

**Official Height Range:** 7'0" - 7'6"

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'8"

### Gnome

**Average Height:** 3'6"

**Official Height Range:** 3'0" - 4'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 4'4"

### Goblin

**Average Height:** 4'0"

**Official Height Range:** 4'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 4'5"

### Goliath

**Average Height:** 7'10"

**Official Height Range:** 7'0" - 8'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 8'4"

### Half-Orc

**Average Height:** 6'5"

**Official Height Range:** 5'0" - 6'10"

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'2"

### Halfling

**Average Height:** 3'0"

**Official Height Range:** 2'8" - 3'4"

**Allowable Max Height:** 3'10"

### High Elf

**Average Height:** 5'7"

**Official Height Range:** 4'7" - 5'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'4"

### Hobgoblin

**Average Height:** 6'4"

**Official Height Range:** 6'3" - 6'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'8"

### Human

**Average Height:** 5'5"

**Official Height Range:** 4'7" - 6'1"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'8"

### Kenku

**Average Height:** 5'0"

**Official Height Range:** 5'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 5'5"

### Kobold

**Average Height:** 2'5"

**Official Height Range:** 2' – 2'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 3'5"

### Lizardfolk

**Average Height:** 6'3"

**Official Height Range:** 6'0" - 7'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'2"

### Minotaur

**Average Height:** 7'4"

**Official Height Range:** 7'1" - 7'5"

**Allowable Max Height:** 8'0"

### Tabaxi

**Average Height:** 6'4"

**Official Height Range:** 6'0" - 7'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 7'2"

### Tiefling

**Average Height:** 5'6"

**Official Height Range:** 4'11" - 6'0"

**Allowable Max Height:** 6'10"
Kalina Vezina

**Kalina Vezina** is a young innkeeper and skilled magician, and is also the sole surviving member of the **Cult of Vecna** Ravendale sect. After helping **Cecille the Swift** and **Isley Ashcroft** slay the Ravendale cultists, Kalina pleaded her innocence and informed the party of how she was the only remaining inhabitant of Ravendale who had not been indoctrinated into the Cult of Vecna.

After helping to round up the rest of the cultists in town, who Isley promptly executed, Kalina said that she didn't know what to do next and would probably leave Ravendale due to its image and name being permanently tainted in her mind. Her current whereabouts are unknown.
Karnak Direfist

**Karnak Direfist** was an Albion slaver who worked under the supervision of **Aldrich Morose**. He met her demise at the hands of **Salem Solstice** in the throne room of Castle Albion in Sardonis when a fireball scroll was used to deciminate Aldrich's forces. The resulting blast killed Karnak instantly.
Jorn Muramore

**Jorn Muramore** is a resident of Artalia City and former mercenary. He served in the **Shields of Valour** since its inception until it was disbanded. He served as First Commander for many years before stepping down to guide and mentor **Isley Ashcroft** for the rest of his days serving the group. Jorn was extremely good friends with the founder and leader of the Shields of Valour, **Leon Jarsyn**, up until his passing. His activities after the passing of Leon Jarsyn are largely unknown.
Midwinter Feast

**Midwinter Feast** is a day that dates back hundreds of years to celebrate the generosity and hardiness of the prime races during their more primitive years that helped them survive the long winters. It is celebrated annually on Chemosh 41. The symbol of the holiday is a Snowflake, with the bottom often represented as being partially melted due to the holiday falling roughly in the middle of winter.

The Midwinter Feast is hugely profitable for the city of Jourdain, as their grape fields outside of the city are used to supply many cites and towns throughout Xesteria with grapes and wines for the feast.

## Celebrations

### Activities

**The Midwinter Feast:** The name of the holiday itself is the prime attraction of the Midwinter Feast. Grand feasts are held throughout the cities and towns of Xesteria. Cathedrals and chapels host feasts for commoners while nobility typically come together in castles and manors to celebrate.

**The Midwinter Marathon:** A fun pastime that is mostly just for bragging rights with the only real reward being recognition as the winner and whatever random perks may come with it by way of the winner's peers. The marathon is often a two to three kilometer stretch of snow-covered land that sees contestants run in nothing but their undergarments and moccasins. Night gowns are permitted for female runners.

### Food & Drink

**Beverages:** Apple cider and hot cocoa are widely distributed, often for free, on Chemosh 41. During the feast itself, the consumption of the finest alcoholic drinks available is commonplace.

**Foods:** Being a feast, this holiday is predictably heavy on food. Beets, boiled potatoes, freshly baked bread, cheeses, peas, turnips, vegetable stews, and yams are commonly found at feast tables. Many meats such as beef, boar, duck, fish, lamb, rabbit, and turkey are prepared for the feast. Apples, grapes, and wild berries are also commonplace.
Kossuth

**Kossuth**, or the Lord of Flames, is the god of elemental fire. He is considered not to be a true god but actually an elemental primordial, though a being whose power rivaled that of a true deity and is still therefore classified as such.

The supremely powerful elemental being known as Kossuth has lorded over fire since the earliest moments of the multiverse, though whether or not the contemporary Kossuth is the same primordial being or one in a long line of similarly named successors is a matter of much conjecture. The Lord of Flames rarely intervenes in affairs in the mortal world, spending most of his time embroiled in the intrigues of the Inner Planes.

Kossuth's doctrine of elemental supremacy virtually assures conflict with the other elemental lords. The Firelord interacts very little with the other deities of the planes of existence. Many inhabitants of the Plane of Fire honour him, but he barely responds.

 Other Deities
Killian Drysdane

**Killian Drysdane** is a human fighter and former Stromgardian knight, previously annointed by **Queen Isildra Blackmont** herself. However, when it was discovered that he was using his position and title for criminal gains, he fled Stromgarde to avoid prosecution. Killian now works for the **Albion Slave Trade**, being based out of Nazzamon where he is helping former slavers from Sardonis to better establish themselves in the town in an attempt to improve the Albion Slave's ability to hunt for prospective slaves in nearby Kurjaztar.

 Liberation Military

 Albion Resistance Forces
Golden Legion

## The Golden Legion

### Formation

A small company of men within the **Shields of Valour**. **Isley Ashcroft** became a captain in his second year and was given the company. The name came from the men, who, first coined it as a joke from Isley's golden hair. Eventually, it was known as one of the most effective and tactical companies within the Shields of Valour.

### Notable Members

**Isley Ashcroft**: The young Captain of the Golden Legion.

**Jorn Muramore**: Served as Isley's lieutenant in the Golden Legion.

**Abrax Luthryn**: Served as a sellsword within the Golden Legion.
Ragnar Bloodfang

Ragnar Bloodfang is a Dragonborn fighter who formally served as the General of the Kurjaztar Praetorians, Kurjaztar's official military. After the plague of unknown origin deciminated Kurjaztar at the start of 274 AP, Ragnar was stationed in Baldrheim and assisted refugees when the state leaders of the Kaspian Continent declared Kurjaztar to be too dangerous for any Dragonborn to enter due to reisk of infection.

Today, Ragnar travels the globe as an adventurer. He is closely affiliated with various groups that wish to resecure Kurjaztar such as the **Xesterian Registry**.
Orilon

Orilon is a lesser demon prince and general in the armies of **Malacore** and greatly resembles a balrog. He is known for his repeated attacks on Eastern Stromgarde throughout history.

## Background

### The First Incident

In 885 BP, he was summoned to Xesteria by the Drow Queen Navra Zaurahel in an effort to lay waste to the High Elves. Orilon ignored her wishes and instead flew off to find his own place to spread corruption and death. Settling on Eastern Stromgarde, Orilon attacked the countryside surrounding the village of Pyrebrook.

For nearly three full years, Stromgarde was unable to put Orilon down. With the assistance of powerful High Elven cleric Dalronde Duskweaver of the Church of Ehlonna and High Arcanist Xoros from Baranos, Orilon was successfully sealed and imprisoned in a specially crafted gem that served as his eternal prison, which was then banished to the depths of the Underworld where even the Drow dared not venture.

### The Second Incident

However, in 274 AP, **Ethan Hale** accidentally unleashed Orilon once more after having his lieutenant, **Urian Selbers**, read a tome contained a spell capable of shattering the gemstone that held Orilon. The lesser demon prince returned to Xesteria, immediately laying waste to Pyrebrook.

After retrieving the Runestone of Xoros and affixing it to the Blade of the Phoenix, **Salem Solstice** and **Zagato Unrhymed** located Orilon in his spire and engaged him, using the modified blade to reduce his power to that of a much weaker demon. While they were successful in defeating Orilon, it was at the cost of their own lives. The Runestone of Xoros was retrieved by **Cassandra Whitemane** and Dalronde's own son, **Mateas Duskweaver**, before Orilon could regenerate himself. The task of sealing Orilon and monitoring his imprisonment was then placed upon the **Defenders of the Dawn**.

## Abilities

Orilon is documented to have powers beyond the scope of normal mortals who, in most circumstances, cannot even harm the demon. Even though he is not nearly as destructive or powerful as major demon princes, or the Demon Lords themselves, he is a considerable threat to the inhabitants of Xesteria due to his supreme resistance towards almost all forms of damage.

### Flame Skin

Orilon can, at will, project a shield of flaming hellfire over himself and his allies. This hellfire burns so intensely that anything that comes in contact with it, including the coldest magical attacks, have little to no effect. The only way to disrupt this ability, or to prevent Orilon from using it, is by exposing him to the Runestone of Xoros, a magical stone created by Arcanist Xoros with the exact purpose of depowering Orilon.

### Orilon's Cleaver

Throughout Orilon's imprisonment, this is but a normal magical blade. However, whenever Orilon is free, the blade returns to its master and grows to an immense size. The blade grows stronger with Orilon and, when the demon is at his absolute strongest, it is said that his blade can seamlessly cut through any diamond or stone without any effort.
Ranger Reserves

The **Ranger Reserves** are a unified legion of elven fighters, rangers, and rogues devoted to protecting their homeland of Altamira. The kingdom of Altamira does not have an official military and instead has the Ranger Reserves, which is believed to have some of the world's finest ranged combatants among their ranks.

The Ranger Reserves are headquarted in Altamira's capital city of Dro'lashar, though they have encampments throughout all of Altamira, both in the kingdom's towns and deep within the forests.

### Notable Rangers

#### Commanding Rangers

**First Ranger:** Elora Solstice

**Second Ranger:** Felara Rainwhisper

**Third Ranger:** Drathas Dawnstar

#### Rangers

Amara Frostrunner

Gathaal Thallarion

Isalyn Havensong

Sollus Rivenhawk

Syldra Swiftrunner

Dathan Swiftspirit
Keaton Heathcliff

**Keaton Heathcliff** was the guard captain of Pyrebrook who chose to side with Stromgarde when the Lenadian Separatists began to push to break away from the rest of the kingdom.

When **Salem Solstice** and **Zagato Unrhymed** came to Pyrebrook to speak to someone to question regarding Pyrebrook's decision to fully back the Lenadian Separatists, Keaton escorted them to the town's Cathedral of Chemosh where they were engaged by **Urian Selbers**. After Urian urged Keaton to make the right choice and defend his town from the "Stromgarde attackers", Keaton instead turned his crossbow on Urian and decided to help Salem and Zagato. Unfortunately, this cost him dearly and he perished in the battle.

Keaton's daughter, **Anice Heathcliff**, would later swear to avenge her father by slaying Urian Selbers. She met her own demise in the Underdark before she was able to do so.
Lothar Devidicus

**Lothar Devidicus** was a lawful evil cleric aligned with the **Cult of Vecna**. He was a major player in the plot to assassinate Lady **Kira Rengard** of Rengard Keep at the 274 AP Year's End Gala. He had infiltrated the **Dayguard Guild** with the knowledge that they perform security detail at the Year's End Gala at Rengard Keep annually. Together with fellow cultist **Kelwyck Briarmoon**, a plan was set in motion to poison Kira's food from within the kitchen where Kelwyck posed as a kitchen servant that he had killed and replaced.

Dayguard Guild operatives **Cecille the Swift** and **Isley Ashcroft** discovered Lothar's involvement and killed him, though they did so without learning of the motivation for the attempted assassination.
Muspelm Expedition

The Muspelm Expedition is an exploratory coalition of dwarves and elves from Kaspia and humans from Zeltennia who have pooled their resources together to chart and map the subcontinent of Muspelm. Each race is based out a specific region of Muspelm with the elves being based out of Haven in the far west, humans out of Winterport in the east, and dwarves out of Gadrhelm in the north.

## Gadrhelm

The dwarves of Muspelm are based out of Gadrhelm, which resembles a small fortress, on the northern shore of the subcontinent. It is here that they forge armor, weapons, and various forms of useful gears and tools for expeditions which are also shipped to Haven and Winterport. Gadrhelm operations are run by **Doran Frostbreaker**.

## Haven

An elven settlement on the banks of Muspelm's smaller western island. The inhabitants of Haven primarily use magic to search the arctic lands for any interesting features or landmarks that they can make note of. They also use their abilities to search for and detect sources of magic in the cold wasteland, which Muspelm has in abundance. **Keltira Windcaller** serves as the overseer of Haven.

## Winterport

A human settlement on the eastern shore of Muspelm. Their primary functions are charting, mapping, and scouting. **Orland Horvat**, former general of the Stromgarde Army, oversees operations in Winterport.

 Gadrhelm

 Winterport
Iron Company

The **Iron Company** is a mercenary-based organization that specializes in purchasing contracts from those looking to have various problems solved and then reselling those contracts to adventurous mercenaries for a reduced price in order to make a profit.

The Iron Company is based out of their own headquarters in Nordland, near the capital of Dragonridge, known as The Iron Bulwark. Operations of the organization are overseen by the Iron Lord, currently **Gideon Malaketh**. The Iron Company operates primarily out of Nordland and Stromgarde. The organization has a small presence in Artalia due to strong competition from more respectable mercenary groups, and struggles to operate in Alexandria due to the difficulty in turning a profit in the wealthy kingdom.

## Membership

The following individuals are known or respected members of the Iron Company.

**Gideon Malaketh:** The current Iron Lord who oversees all of the Iron Company's operations across Zeltennia. He has the final say in all matters that are brought to his attention.

**Dagger Skarstrom:** The current Taskmaster of the Iron Company. He is responsible for directing the movements of the Iron Company to expand their operations in territories rich in possible work. He is also a nobleman from the Nordish capital of Dragonridge.

**Ingrid Skarstrom:** The Iron Company's Lead Actuary. Her duties include looking after the finances and monetary movements of the organization. She is a noblewoman and Dagger Skarstrom's wife.

**Frederic Ludlow:** An Iron Company operative who is sent throughout Zeltennia to assess territories and gauge their potential for establishing an Iron Company presence.

**Bash Armitage:** An Iron Company operative who manages the group's limited activities in the Merchant Isles. He is based out of their Moss Port office.

**Asha Pendragon:** An Iron Company operative who manages the group's limited activities in Artalia. Originally based out of Autumnreach, her branch was forced to relocate North Harbour to avoid competing against the more well-liked Dayguard Guild.

**Bertrand Varos:** An Iron Company operative who manages the group's activities in Stromgarde. He is based out of their Meksicburg office.

**Carn Covenwood:** An Iron Company contract manager based out of Westmarch, Stromgarde.

**Dathan Swiftspirit:** An Iron Company field researcher who works under Frederic Ludlow. He assists in gathering data and intelligence for Frederic and his superiors to use in assessing the need for an Iron Company presence in various territories.
Kol Cinderscale

**Kol Cinderscale** is a Dragonborn fighter currently serving in the Baldrheim Army and holds the rank of Marshal.

Originally from Kurjaztar, Kol ventured to Zeltennia in 257 AP and met **Leon Jarsyn** in Artalia, becoming interested in the man and his cause immediately. That same year, Kol pledged himself to the **Shields of Valour**. Kol served as a mercenary in Leon's group until 273 AP when the Kurjaztar Plague broke out, leaving the Shields of Valour by mere days before Leon Jarsyn left for Muspelm. After receiving word of what transpired, Kol left to return to the continent of Kaspia to search for family and friends. Finding many Dragonborn refugees living with Dwarves, Kol ended up joining the Baldrheim Army and vowing to help protect his shattered people who now called Baldrheim home.