Dark Eyes

Gustav

Lyra Toloulis

Scylax †

Tobia Cappuci

The Dark Eyes were a group of adventurers in the 5th Century, becoming one of the early famous groups despite not joining in on any of the expeditions. They are known for being first to discover the entrance to the Underdark and beginning relations with the residents underground.

## Beginnings

The Dark Eyes began at the Believe Inn in Ralom, Gonarundu. With the 7 adventurers all together looking for a job. They had been there for some days, each coming to find individual fame just like the Three Greats who had come before them.

While they knew one another, they hadn’t been close, simply drinking in between jobs. It wasn’t until Phylas came, hoping to complete Dyghon’s Tower. But, he couldn’t do it alone, the Aliquam Guild now restricting who could attempt it.

So, as they all needed a group and better jobs, Phylas managed to recruit them all, Lyra being the most hesitant due to her faith to Destica. Though she eventually agreed, and the group was formed.

### Dyghon's Tower

First the group had to complete Dyghon’s Tower, all being on the fringe of B-Rank so able to qualify now that they had the group. Making sure they were prepared they undertook the task in **531PR**, being their first official quest as a party.

A week later the group completed the tower, experiencing hell but surviving. As with everyone, they were surprised about the lack of loot, not gaining enough to even cover the food they consumed.

Still, completing the tower was a huge accomplishment, allowing them to get better jobs.

## Discovering the Underdark

Post-tower the group continued to stay together, completing jobs and remaining independent of any guilds. Still, they were closest to the Barktree Lions, as Shigeteru was a former member.

On one of their occasional dungeon runs they found a map, giving them the location to a gate that entered the underground where despite its appearance was vast and full of untold treasures. The statement of ‘untold treasures’ excited them all, giving them the extra motivation to complete the dungeon faster before going to the marker on the map.

The marker led them to the Athena Mountain Range where they found a gate. The gate, when opened, was an entrance to the Underdark. Or more exactly, a long series of stairs that let them reach the real entrance of the Underdark.

Using the key from the same dungeon, they opened it up and went down.

Upon passing the real entrance they were greeted with a town, or the border that crossed the above world to the underdark. There, they began their adventuring in **534PR**.

## Adventures Underground

Now in the Underdark, the group began to do quests and adventures for the town, nicknamed Borderly. Along with resources it gave them a good chance to explore the new lands, something both Scylax and Phylas absolutely enjoyed.

In the Underdark they quickly discovered it was a horrible place, similar to Dyghon’s Tower but with actual loot. Constantly, they were ambushed by the Drow Locals, some tribes simply hostile to anyone not them, others more racist. During one of the ambushes they lost Alkides, shot through the eye with a poison arrow.

Yet it wasn’t all bad, they were able to seek refuge with Myconids, who let them bury their friend.

Still they adventured in the Underdark, earning the name Dark Eyes by the populace, as the natural whites in their eyes tinted.

All agreeing they had spent too much time downstairs and wishing to get the information back above, the Dark Eyes completed one final task, defeating a tribe of Driders that threatened Bordley. Unfortunately it was one more member to fall, Scylax jumping in front of one of the attacks, saving the life of Lyra. When they tried to cure the poison they were too late, Scylax happily accepting her fate.

## Retirement

After the death of Scylax they returned back to the overworld, enjoying the fresh air and the sun. Despite their tinted eyes they were able to see fine after a few days. Their first stop was the Aliquam Guild in Sokjin, offloading the information they had gathered. Another reason they chose the Aliquam Guild was to minimise the disruption to the culture underground.

The group met up again at the Believe Inn in Ralom after sending the body of Scylax to her family. There, they discussed what was next, exhausted from 10 long years of adventuring in the Underdark. Toasting to the dead they came to the agreement that they would retire the group, letting them settle down or for Tobia to continue adventuring.

Thus, the Dark Eyes came to an end in **544PR**, each going their separate ways.

The group would meet only one more time, at the funeral of Phylas in **561PR**.

## Members

### Main

#### Phylas

Phylas was a Human Fighter from Ilaka and the leader of the group, known for being tough-mannered but always caring about his fellow party members. Despite having no magic himself he had a very good understanding, always taking the time to learn more.

When he retired he was 35, becoming a Chapter Head in Orolan for the Viper’s Fang Guild. There he was well respected, being classed as S-Rank by this point.

He died in **561PR** at the age of 52 from unknown causes.

#### Arima Shiegeteru

Arima Shigeteru was the nephew of Arima Itami, distancing himself from royalty and becoming an adventurer/paladin for the Barktree Lions instead. He happily joined the guild, making a name for himself before looking internationally. He was a very honorable man and despite not showing it, cared for his friends immensely. When Alkides died he took it the worst, unable to leave their residence for a year.

When they retired, he became a poet, returning to the Underdark and taking care of Alkides’s shrine. He died in **624PR** at the age of 110, living so long thanks to his Half-Elf race.

#### Gustav

Gustav was the Half-Orc Barbarian of the group hailing from Tamwull. In battle he was a brute, fighting the strongest opponents and always taking hits. Outside of battle he was sweet and caring, keeping a pet dog throughout his time as an adventurer.

When he retired at 28 he decided to settle down and create a family in his home nation. It is unknown when he died.

#### Lyra Toloulis

Lyra was a Human Cleric from Ilaka, worshipping Destica, the goddess of light. Unlike most in her role, she wasn’t the kindest individual, but everyone knew she cared for her friends like family. When both Alkides and Scylax died she took it personally, believing her own skills weren’t enough to heal them.

When they retired she became a bishop in the Destica church in Kras. She died in **562PR** at the age of 59.

#### Tobia Cappuci

Tobia was a Dragonborn Sorcerer from Aren, inspired by Estella and always wanting to be an adventurer. He was the young one of the group, always excited about new ventures and telling stories of the adventurers before them.

When they retired he continued adventuring, never giving up the life and dying in **550PR**.

### Former

There are two former members of the Dark Eyes, both passing away before the official retirement of the group. While they were a part of the main, they enter the former category since they didn’t make it to the end. Still, they are respected as such. These members are:

#### Alkides

Alkides was a Human Fighter reigning from Ilaka. He was a simple man, joyous to be around and always making friends. When he was hit with the fatal arrow he forgave his killers, welcoming the afterlife and apologising to his friends for failing them. He died with a smile on his face.

#### Scylax

Scylax was a Human Bard from the Carto Empire. She was a lovely person, always listening to the stories of people slowly, including strangers she met on the street. The people at Borderly loved her, giving the Dark Eyes group a good place to stay and access to their resources. She always spoke about marrying her best friend from her childhood when she returned. She died in **543PR**, jumping in the way of an attack meant for Lyra. As she was dying she said she happily went, hoping to get another chance at love in the afterlife.

## Legacy

The respect for the Dark Eyes guild kept people away from the Underdark for some time, only members from the Aliquam Guild using the entrance to gauge how difficult it was. Eventually it was opened up, but the guild heavily restricted who went in, refusing any who would bring harm to the underground dwellers.