The Fel Harvest

> "Our mission will never end. Not until every bog has been cleared. Until each and every inch of Maithor is reclaimed. Until every ancient shrine is uncovered. Until each and every one of us knows where we came from, and where we are going. No, not until our country is a place to be proud of." - Meredydd Oakbinder
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## The Fel Harvest

### Leader(s)

Meredydd Oakbinder, Witchspeaker Cynwyd, Autumn Tide council

## Overview

The Fel Harvest is a Maithorian paramilitary group, that has expanded into a wider revival movement. The group espouses the "Old Ways", an ethno-religion that supposedly existed prior to Imperial colonisation. The armed branch is comprised of many social outcasts, and are renowned for their lycanthropes.

## Origin

The Fel Harvest was founded after the destruction of Salmore by Meredydd Oakbinder. The story spread, and lone wolves trickled over to Meredydd. He trained them in the ways of druidcraft, the old ways, and as a final lesson he transformed them into lycanthropes. They ran a campaign of organised resistance in the occupied region; and as word of their success spread, so did more flock to the cause.

## Organisation

### Military

By nature of their operating envrionment, the Fel Harvest is highly decentralised. Meredydd and his overseeing council, known as the Autumn Tide command the force. Our reports indicate that while they give over-arching orders and objectives, local leaders known as 'Reapers' are generally able to complete these commands as they see fit. Reapers lead a cell known as a "bushel". Consequently, it has been difficult to ascertain their numbers and heirarchy. Current information suggests several thousand fighters.

### Religious

The religious side of the organisation is led by Witchspeaker Cynwyd, a member of the Autumn Harvest. While the

Witchspeaker is the de jure leader of the Fel Harvest as a whole, the Archdruid is the de facto leader. The Witchspeaker is seen as a prophet on behalf of the spirits. Their priests are known as 'Shamans', or 'Soulsoothers', they lead a community in the old ways, and conduct rituals with the assistance of acolytes. Acolytes also serve in a plethora of other ways, such as proselytising, maintaining shrines and with community services.

Reports estimate 80 000 Maithorians follow the Old Ways, a concerning number for Maithorian authorities.

## Notable Members

### Cailean Wealdwhistle

A humble acolyte, Cailean is a public face of the group. He is a travelling biologist and ethnographer, exploring the darkest depths of the Maithorian wilderness to discover strange creatures, and uncontacted tribes.

> "I was apprehensive to the Old Ways at first. But as I met a myriad of native tribes, surviving in perhaps the most inhospitable and remote places of the Esterlands, I saw that their religious practice was more or less consistent. They were my teachers."
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While he is half Maithorian, and half Uitgestan, he is completely accepted by the group. Perhaps due to the historical similarities between the peoples.

An avid wanderer, Cailean is credited with the discovery of several of Maithor's strangest creatures, such as the Scznek Firebug, the heartshelled myope, and the flying raptormonkey. His affinity and dedication for the natural world become well known in Maithor after he domesticated a variety of Lraki Superhornet. Since, many Maithorians have enjoyed the hyperactive superhornet honey, which is sought after for its antiseptic qualities and unique tangy taste.

The "Fel Pilgrim" may be found wandering the many abandoned paths of Maithor, or in the region's treacherous interior.

### Lynawac the Stalwart

Lynawac is most succinctly described as a war hero. He boasted decades of conspicuous service as a Shield-Man in 'The Outskirts'. His encounters with hags and bogmen supposedly caused him to lose not only one, but both eyes. He claims that while it is a hinderance in everyday life, he is capable of glimpsing into the spirit world. Such an ability has aided him in defeating the aberrations of Maithor.

A political scandal erupted, however, after he defected from the Shield-Men to the Fel Harvest. He is a polarising figure across the region. Despite being almost universally respected for his military services, many nobility have criticised him for his lack of loyalty, and have blamed him for subsequent Shield-Men defections. He is particularly scorned by the devout followers of Putris, for his apostasy and his unnatural state which allegedly violates the delineation between life and death.

> "There is but one question, when answered correctly will help you to sleep at night. And that is, how have I served my country today?"
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His rival is the ranger Dynad Swamp-eye.

### Rylor the Butcher

By far the most controversial member, feared by many even among the Fel Harvest. Rylor was once a respected druid, serving both in the military and even preforming exchange service in the Trekker's Liege. A ferocious warrior, commonly regarded as a beserker. Upon completion of his service, Rylor returned to Maithor, only to be attacked and left for dead by a savage lycan. He contracted the curse, but without the proper training he reverted into animalistic butcher. He is known to have plagued the roads to Fraulkeep, and was convicted after he slaughtered the hamlet of Lywncyead.

After some seven years of incarceration, his prison was surrounded and assaulted by a horde of goblins and ogres seeking to claim it for their own. The guards had little choice but to release the criminals, sacrificing themselves and taking the curse to help fight off the greenskins. Some scholars theorise that the horde was hired by the Fel Harvest, as Meredydd was nearby. He managed to capture most of the lycans, including Rylor, who remained in a savage state. After some experimentation, a ritual was found that could restore the human mind to a wild lycan, but they would be trapped in the wolfish form.

Rylor is a Reaper, leading his own bushel consisting of 'rehabilitated' savages, however, he is still wanted by Maithorian authorities for his numerous crimes and still unserved life sentence.

Rylor is reported to once have ambushed Eli MacTraynor, he was fought off but wounded the ranger who was caught by surprise.

## Lycanthropy

> "Lycans are perhaps the greatest weapon conceived against the undead yet. Superhuman senses, capable of sniffing out ambushes and infiltrators. Enhanced strength and speed, able to preform lightning fast attacks upon our foes and flee almost as quickly. Greatest of all, they cannot be raised into undeath. The wolf-man shall save Maithor." - A Shield-Men defector when asked on his transformation
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[Work-in-progress]