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Uneven Scales

Uneven Scales, more often just Scales, was a tabaxi acolyte based in Rydoon.

## Description

Uneven Scales, alongside Malustra Tanor'Thaen, were prospective acolytes to the Church of Yaldin in the city of Rydoon, having spent several months preparing for the role. After Malustra was accepted into the formal training pathway and Scales was rejected by Tarumo Sunmantle, the latter sought to instead make a name for themselves in a less formal manner, believing in the power of prayer to bring the guidance of the Lantern Lord to the residents of Estaemarl in Rydoon.

Initially unbeknownst to Scales however, his prayers for law and justice in the remains of the belltower of Librimus Tower were not responded to by the Lantern Lord, but rather through the actions of the devil Witherwrit. Believing that justice was being delivered unto those deserving of it, Scales initially named three individuals:

* Adrestis Zashan, a human mage whom had previously stolen Scales' *Arcane Focus*.
* Dolon, a human thug that had worked as an enforcer for the Other Hand.
* Yarzu Proudivory, a halfling thief that was a notorious swindler, protected by his connections to the Lightfingers.

Following each naming, the devil Witherwrit provided Scales with a hand from each, though Scales maintains that he was unaware that the justice enacted had also taken the individuals' lives - and further still, their souls, claimed by Witherwrit. When Malustra visited to say her goodbyes, Scales prayed instead for justice for himself, believing that he was deserving of an upturn in his fortunes, naming both Malustra and Tarumo in doing so. Subsequently, Scales discovered Malustra dead outside, and so tipped off the Matron House for sake of her interment, all the while destroying the evidence of his involvement by means of a campfire to burn the clothes and hands offered, and using ceremonial incense to hide the smell.

When confronted however, Scales admitted to his actions, allowing the party to save the life of Tarumo at the Gardens of Kalloni and send Witherwrit back to the Nine Hells for the time being. Handing him over to the authorities, Uneven Scales would be charged with four accounts of Assault, with the Intent to Harm and transferred to Ironstorm to serve his sentence. Shortly before arriving however, Scales took his own life, leaving a note remarking that he now sought judgement from Yaldin the Lantern Lord themselves.
Theozen Margaste

Theozen Margaste was an Atral noble and military general most famous for involvement in his brother's coup of the Goldlor family in 552AG.

## Description

For twenty-two generations the Goldlors ruled what was at its peak one of the largest and most powerful Realms of Ahlus. The dynasty stretched from the years of the Second Gift itself to that of 552AG, in which King Larkin III Goldlor lost both his family's home and golden haired-head to a military coup staged by the Lord-General Kassian Margaste.

After some three and a half years rule by the Lord-General, Kassian was assassinated whilst at a feast and his brother Theozen Margaste took control of the throne. This would prove even more shortly-lived, as he was turned on by the general populace of Atralran on his way back to Chalimar Palace from the Atral Military Academy, an occurrence most likely orchestrated by King Larkin III Goldlor's son, who had fled to the neighbouring Realm of Gawylthlan following his father's deposition. With Lord-General Theozen Margaste's demise, he would return to Chalimar Palace, ascending to the throne as King Irving II Goldlor.
Thernik Brassbrow

Thernik Brassbrow is a dwarven merchant and owner of the Three Brothers Warehouse, located in the Halfsail Wharf of Whittengrove.

## Description

Thernik is stout, even for a dwarf, with a barrel-shaped chest near as wide as he is tall. He keeps his beard neatly-plaited and held in place with a series of polished bronze ringlets, as well as being seen smoking a pipe filled with an aromatic and earthy mixture. Outwardly gruff and untrusting, when a party arrived at the Three Brothers Warehouse on the trail of a series of disappearances, he enlisted their help once he'd assailed any worries of their affiliation with the Rosehelms.

It was later established that this hesitancy was due to the smuggling ring being operated by Thernik on behalf of the Other Hand, having found himself in their debt after the loan he had used to purchase the warehouse was established to have come from one of their benefactors. To this effect, the warehouse, while supporting a number of legitimate businesses, also housed a secret laboratory hidden within the foundations to combine Sentry Shrub from the forest of Weald's Wake with trace amounts of Iviniuum to make the drug Phymm. He paid the party a large sum of money in platinum to buy their silence, but cautioned that there would be consequences if they failed to hold up their end of the bargain.
Wazumo

Wazumo is a foxfolk merchant affiliated with The Plum Blossom.

## Description

Personable and friendly, Wazumo makes his living bartering and trading with the numerous merchants that travel to Heizentaru to purchase teas and other substances from the monks of the monastery. As such, he can frequently be found in the tea gardens, offering out cups to passersby in hope of coaxing them into a deal, whether paying in coin or conversation.

He is in possession of a Tea Weird *Senjiru*, who aids him by always brewing his selection of herbs, leaves and aromatics perfectly in terms of temperature and duration.

## History

Wazumo was encountered alongside Yuma by Anivia Reman when she visited Heizentaru on the way to Verdlicay, where he sold her a pouch of Serene Soul loose tea sufficient to produce approximately 30 cups for 6sp.

At a later date, Anivia subsequently revisited Wazumo at Heizentaru and gifted him a bottle of Castex's Pride that she had acquired from Stalrose Vineyard.
Wasptail Piranha

Wasptail Piranhas are predatory beasts found within the rivers of the Tviatini Jungle.

## Description

While many piranhas are feared for their vicious heavy-set jaws filled with gnashing teeth, wasptail piranhas also have a pair of narrow barbs that trail from the tips of their caudal fin, each capable of delivering a paralysing sting to their prey. While the venom dispatched in a single strike is too weak to affect most humanoid creatures, a swarm of wasptail piranhas are capable of overwhelming a creature several times their size.

## History

Wasptail Piranhas are served charred throughout the settlements maintained by the Radiant Triumvirate. Such a meal was enjoyed by adventurers during their river cruise with the guide - and eventual betrayer - Kervin Donstall.
Torr

Torr, formerly Torven Redbark is a human barbarian.

## Backstory

To Torven, the woods always felt like home. Each shrub, tree, and woodland critter seemed like an extension of his family greeting him with a chorus of silence every time he returned. In that silence, Torven could hear the woods speak to him; telling him their stories…their goals… their dreams.

Torven Redbark lived in a humble cabin he built near the edge of Rossthane Thicket with his wife and son. He foraged and hunted to provide for his family using the same routes used by his father and all the Redbarks before him. His life was not comfortable but neither was it challenging. Torven was surviving his trek through life…but he was not happy. Torven grew bored, the hunt no longer gave him the thrill it once did. The woods no longer offered him the same challenges of his youth. He explored new paths and hunted new beasts but all that remained was the silence of the woods. As time went on, the silence became deafening and Torven’s boredom evolved into frustration. The hunts he used to look forward to and enjoy became tedious and mundane. The thrills of his life replaced with a series of repetitions. Until one day, the silence became too much for Torven to bare.

Into the silence of the woods he pleaded, “Please, Give me a challenge…something to make my heart race again…”

To his surprise the woods whispered back… “Come hunt with me….”

Torven rushed home and mentioned the whispers to neither his wife nor son not even fully sure if he imagined the whole thing. It all sounded crazed and yet he had heard tall tales of travelers having conversations with spirits out in the woods. Spirits known to help or hinder those who happen to cross their paths. Those were just children’s stories though. There’s no way he actually heard a voice back there and even less of a chance that there was truth to it’s words. But still, something about it made his heart beat faster for the first time in what felt like years and he went to bed that night thinking about the promise of the hunt.

In his dreams, Torven stood in the middle of the woods…his home. Surrounded by his first family and the silence that always greeted him. The trees said nothing. The shrubs stayed quiet. Even the birds remained silent.

There in that silence, Torven heard the whispers return… “Come hunt with me…”

He called back into the silence that followed, “Please! A true challenge to test my skills! I would love nothing more.”

For the first time since he first started venturing into the woods as a boy, Torven could hear a strange yet familiar rhythm reverberating through the woods. Deep and powerful like a drum, Torven could hear his own heartbeat breaking the silence.

Torven never woke up.

Torr hunts now.
Soothide Wolf

Soothide Wolves are a type of large lupine species.

## Description

Falling somewhere between the conventional size of a wolf and a direwolf, Soothide Wolves are distinguished by their dusky-black hides that have made them prized quarries for hunters throughout the centuries, their strength greater than that of a normal wolf and speed more so than that of direwolf making them a noteworthy claim to hunting prowess. They typically reach maturity at an age of around four years, at which point they stand over three foot tall at the shoulder, and around seven foot in length.

Like many other wolves, Soothide Wolves typically hunt in packs, though said packs tend to be smaller in size, rarely more than a half dozen individuals, and most commonly numbering as few as two or three.

## History

The Atral noble Mariotta Mossvale is accompanied by a Soothide Wolf called Poignard on her frequent hunts, and was present at the Sword of Flame's games at Lotusbloom Bastion in 135WD.
Yuma

Yuma is a mustelidian monk associated with The Plum Blossom.

## Description

Yuma has come to understand that seeking enlightenment away from the chaos and confusion of the wider world does not mean giving up on the finer delights of life. Fortunately for Yuma, as far as she is concerned these finer delights come in the form of high-quality teas, for which Heizentaru is famed.

## History

Yuma was first encountered in the company of the merchant Wazumo, enjoying a cup of Serene Soul tea, brewed by the Tea Weird *Senjiru.*
Theomer Khade

Theomer Khade, known as simply Father to Elinor and her sisters, is a half-elf and member of the Khade Dynasty.

## Description

The influence of Theomer's own appearance is clear amongst his daughters. All share the same fair skin, blue eyes, and golden-blonde hair, combined with their slight build. With his age, his hair has started to fade, taking a hue closer to shimmering platinum-white. Slightly taller than each of the three, he is slightly shorter than his wife Aurelia, but stands tall and proud in richly adorned and opulent dress, a golden crown perched atop his brow.

## Personality

Though he wears a crown where his wife does not, Theomer seems to utterly defer to his wife on near all matters, to the extent of having no throne for himself, instead sufficing with a plush stool at her throne's side.

## History

Theomer was encountered by an adventuring party when they found themselves in the Valley of the Winged Throne on the hunt for a Phaechrar, their transport into (and out of) the vast demiplane facilitated by the *Orrery Pendant of Preternatural Horizons* loaned to Rinn by Vuruzum Zelnolar.

Theomer noted the party's arrival to the castle, reacting with a sense of notable disapproval. He was then present in the throne room when the conflict of words between Mother, Elinor and the party started to brew, at which point Theomer seemed to grow increasingly distant and slack in expression, unreacting and unresponsive to his surroundings - leaving Elinor and the party to wonder whether he was ever real to begin with.
The Winged Throne

The Winged Throne is the name given to the dynasty of the House of Khade, seemingly existing solely within the Valley of the Winged Throne.

## Description

Reportedly stretching back generations, the Winged Throne is currently headed by Aurelia Khade, known more frequently by the mononym and moniker of Mother. Residing within a demiplane known as the Valley of the Winged Throne, the Winged Throne is an isolationist kingdom, favouring their privacy and ultimately content in partitioning from other Planes of Existence. This separation seems to be intended as another form of defence, hiding them away from prying eyes and those that would bring harm, exploitation or other malintent to their number.

Despite this, the Valley appears to have been discovered and subsequently attacked on at least two occasions. First amongst these was by the gold dragon Galgiltardhi, who sought to steal the treasures of the castle but was eventually slain, prompting the creation of the Solderlith Stewards, constructs of metal, stone and holy flame to stand fast as mighty defenders. Later still, an unknown group, entity or force resulted in the destruction of the demiplane, which resulted in the seemed death of all its inhabitants - expect for Ellie and Coel, who awoke somewhere near the Greater Greensong.

To Ellie's surprise, it later proved that the castle, its contents, and the surrounding lands had survived - and had subsequently been rebuilt by Mother. After an altercation with Green Dragon Malacholar, Ellie's subsequent surrender to save her friends from the dragon's maw, she found herself brought before Mother with but a prayer. Ellie would spend about a month alongside her family, before a seemingly chance encounter brought a party of adventurers to the domain of the Winged Throne, resulting in her escape.
Tydar Stonepass

Tydar Stonepass was a dwarven miner and overseer of the Blisterpool Mine.

## Description

Tydar had served as overseer of the Blisterpool Mine on behalf of the Blisterpool Mining Agency for a number of years, having worked hard to maintain the steady flow of sulphur from the lower caves, and saltpeter harvested from the nesting ledges of the cave system's resident bat populace. Contesting with locals wishing to bathe in the mineral-rich waters and tasked with harvesting the newly-uncovered gemstone deposits in its depths, Tydar served a thankless role, with increasing pressures placed upon him.

At some point, he agreed to a deal with a third party to place a smuggled egg into the springs at the depths of the mine - being paid 1500gp in advance for doing so, with an additional 1500gp, paid in opals on its completion. Unfortunately, once the egg hatched and had spent time preying on unsuspecting bathers permitted passing visits to the waters, the remorhaz went on a rampage, killing the miners - Tydar included.
Xelzintarth

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Xelzintarth, also known as Ilemer's Drake, is a golden greatwyrm said to have existed long before Aita's Second Gift.

## Description

Thus far, Xelzintarth has been encountered only in humanoid form, although Hassk's true sight revealed the draconic splendour of the Greatwyrm without inhibition.

*"A winged mote of aureate light descends from above, bringing a warmth as it scatters the scintillating faerie fire thick and rich in the air. Scales of glimmering gold spurn near blinding as the distance is closed, before vanishing entirely with the inward burling of draconic form into that of more practical extent. A woman, bold and proud, yet not within the sign of age upon her brow, with hair and eyes matching in hue to scales previous. Folds of glittering foil flutter like dozens of butterflies, and affixed to chain from her neck a diamond chased through with fiery-orange streaks of jacinth, a cage of jade and a coin - silver on one side, gold on the other."*

Xelzintarth is assumed to be a powerful wizard, known to be able to cast both *Imprisonment* and *Gate*, as well as having skill sufficient to enchant the latter into a spell scroll triggerable upon signing of a contract woven into the arcane runes.

## History

Having resided upon the soil and stone of Ahlus long before the arrival of the Principal Races, Xelzintarth was said to have been created during the conflicts that took place after Aita's First Gift, when primordials, fiends of the hells and abyss alike and other forces from beyond attempted to lay claim to the lands shaped by Caihrnn. Leading vast numbers of metallic dragons of all kinds, Xelzintarth largely retired from conflict with the stabilisation of the continent, and has since acted much more as a counsellor to the Principal Races in matters of peace and war alike, in place of a warrior to shield them from threats directly.

Utilising their innate ability to shapechange, it is implied that Xelzintarth has involved themselves with all manner of court troubles amongst the Realms of Ahlus, facilitating agreements between feuding parties, before vanishing once more after but a few moments of thanks.

Xelzintarth also maintains a deep and complex friendship with the Green Greatwyrm Velun, the only living dragon believed to be older than Xelzintarth themselves. Xelzintarth historically found constant conflict with the Weeping Wyrm, but despite it never once deigned to smite Acrimos personally.
Tremorthresh Crevasse

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Tremorthresh Crevasse is a noteworthy geographical feature in the northwestern stretches of the Hoarfrost Expanse.

The outpost of Deepclaw Keep is situated on the eastern edge of the fissure.

## Description

When the Tremorthresh Crevasse opened up a few years prior, outriders, hunters and scouts were quick to report the findings to the authority in the Hoarfrost Expanse, and from Howell Town came an edict to start exploration and study. Assumed to be related to the ongoing geological changes that had yielded the rising of the Bristlebacks in the west, the appearance of the islands of Petal Bay in the east and the birth of isles of the Brumal Deep to the north, Tremorthresh Crevasse has remained active since.

Thus far, research has been inconclusive, with primary surveys suggesting a mass of vast ice caverns sprawling into the depths below. Those few that venture into their depths by means of a lift system watched over the duergar warden report emerging into vast snow-bitten expanses, sky and horizon hidden behind a blanket of blizzard-like haze. Even the hardiest folk struggle to survive in such exposure, and so study and the recruitment process for new volunteers is ongoing. This deeper expanse has since been dubbed the Hurst of the Incarcerice, following the discoveries within the Wreck of the Exordium.
Whistletrick's Windmill

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Whistletrick's Windmill is a building formerly owned by Tanfiz Whistletrick, located in the Water Fox Woods.

## Description

Constructed a few days east of the settlement of Enderford, Whistletrick's Windmill was built seemingly by hand by the gnomish hermit Tanfiz Whistletrick, resulting in an uneven, teetering but otherwise seemingly fully functional structure. Serving as the gnome's home, he rarely ventured beyond the surrounding lands, doing so only to barter with a number of small colonies of elves, eladrin and firbolgs within the forest. The windmill itself stretched skyward over three floors, as well as a small storage area underground vastly expanded in subsequent years to include a second living chamber and storage warrens.

Due to the similarities in appearance and composition to the tower of Köstlich Wunderturm, Whistletrick's Windmill was inadvertently visited by Otto van der Velde VI, his arrival marking a significant change for both Tanfiz and the windmill. Otto created a number of clockwork constructs to aid in the process of producing a new C.U.B.E., but required a measure of Iviniuum somewhere in the process, the subsequent theft resulting in the Academy of Erudition placing a bounty upon Tanfiz's head. This bounty was then picked up shortly afterwards by Rodan Oltasase and Uhland Greyrider, who located Tanfiz at his windmill, the ensuing battle resulting in further damage to the structure.

## History

At the behest of the Exegete Vuruzum Zelnolar, an adventuring party visited Whistletrick's Windmill in 134WD, Otealt-Greencrown, finding it extensively damaged by the pair Rodan & Uhland in their efforts to capture Tanfiz. Though some of the aspects of the *Guards and Wards* spell present in the windmill had been dispelled, many still remained, including *Webs* covering the staircases, illusionary walls hiding doors and throughways and a *Gust of Wind* that repeatedly caused Andrius to tumble from the rafters.

The party found the Windmill to be filled with a number of constructs left in place by Otto van der Velde VI, still serving in the same roles previously given to them despite expired purpose - gathering logs, stones and scrap metal from the surrounding area, as well as a hodgepodge clockwork amalgamation made up of barrels, pallets, a dented clockface and other debris.
Whole Trout

Whole Trout is a staple dish enjoyed throughout the lands of the Lotus Basin.

## Description

Owing to the abundance of the fish - and many other species besides - along the length of the Lotus Run and its numerous tributaries, trout has become a staple dish for many families and households over the years. Whether roasted to char and crisp the skin, or gently poached in anything from milk to white wine to stock, the fish is usually then raked from the bone and eaten whilst still steaming hot. Often, the fish is served alongside onions, vine-growing fruit and vegetables, and stuffed breads.

Usually, the remaining carcass is then saved and used to create the stock to poach further meals with, or other meals entirely.
The Smokepot

The Smokepot is a tavern located in Faelight Falls.

## Description

Owned by Chevell Woodnusk and Charlot Holysash, the daughter of his former business partner, the Smokepot serves the community of Faelight Falls, competing directly with a branch of Fonteyne's Fountain within the small town. Recently, it has started to grow in popularity after it was circulated that it was the haunt of angels and other celestial beings, following investigations into the disappearance of a patron's wife, uncovered that she was in truth a Tathalkash that had given their life for her husband after he passed in the night.

The tavern's name makes reference to a piece of equipment frequently utilised by bee keepers to subdue their colonies, a common profession engaged with to the east within the flower groves of Faeflame Forest.
Zakalaan

Zakalaan is an efreet scout from the Elemental Plane of Fire.

## Description

Of typical appearance for the efreet, Zakalaan stands over eleven foot tall, his dark red form athletic, toned and radiating an intense heat. Supposedly wrought of basalt, bronze and fire made solid instead of mortal flesh, he is as much a creature of the elements as a more conventional fire elemental. Clad in several layers of thin crimson red robes richly adorned with brass and golden detailings and filigrees, Zakalaan shimmers with a steady heat haze, and seems completely unperturbed by any conventional source of warmth.

Arrogant and haughty, Zakalaan seems to find joy in trying to provoke mortal and outerplanar creatures alike, seemingly keen for the promise of sudden violence. Despite this, he has an amusement filled respect for those that are willing to take risks - and gain the payoff from taking them - which appears to be in accordance with the teachings and commandments of his master, the Ruby Sultan Elo dal Ithah al-Bazenan.

## History

Zakalaan was encountered in the Shifting Dunes when Ashewan, Gwyneth and Moxzi travelled to near the Cicatrixes in search of a previously spotted Sultan Ash tree. When they arrived, they found a trio of azers - Jykin, Ritrak and Vaka - toiling away to harvest the remaining fruit from the tree, while their seemed slavemaster Zakalaan lounged within the jaws of a Duneskater Drake's skull nearby.

Quickly identifying Ashewan as affiliated with Jessiz al-Sila, Zakalaan actively tried to incite irritation and anger in the ratfolk warlock, offering distaste at his Terran-accented Primordial, denying him any of the fruits or seeds had come for, as well as offering to defaecate to provide them with some "fertiliser fresh from the Elemental Sphere". Nonetheless, seeing the degree of discomfort that Ashewan was willing to go through to retrieve a piece of fruit - suffering scalding burns in the process - he relented, allowing the adventurers to keep a trio of them, as well as a seed spat in their direction. Zakalaan, seeing this, seemed particularly keen to recruit Ashewan to his master's cause, remarking that the Ruby Sultan would be a far more interesting patron than the Emerald One - to which the warlock promptly declined, leaving the genie and his serfs to vanish back to the Elemental Plane of Fire after definitively destroying the remaining Sultan Ash with scimitar, axe and chain alike.
Trikton

Trikton was a fire giant encountered in Pyrkvohon's lair in Mount Durnach.

## Description

When Trikton was stumbled across by an adventuring party, he was found bound at the arms by magically enchanted chains resistant to both heat and brute strength. Scarred and wounded, his chest bore the injuries dealt by the dragon Khalthoth during their descent into violence at the guidance of Pyrkvohon. Nonetheless, despite having been repeatedly harmed over the course of several weeks and in a state of exhaustion, Trikton proved incredibly strong, able to pull one of his spiked dreadnought shields from the wall into which had been melted, using it to stand fast against both red dragons encountered shortly after before eventually being slain.

## History

Following the release of Brightember after an encounter at Ulding's Keep, Trikton was, after much back and forth discussion, freed by an adventuring party from Amber Run in 134WD, Tarra-Whiterose, in exchange for information and his aid in slaying the dragon. Trikton explained that his targetting was most likely due to Brightember blaming giantkind for the loss of his home elsewhere in the Ironfangs, and many of the individuals living within, having previously been captured by the cloud giants led by Histrove. He also claimed to have bore witness to a number of humanoid villagers being gathered up and taken deeper into the tunnels three at a time, not to return. When asked why he was within the volcano, he remarked it was his home, and that he and a hunting party had been on the trail of a Basalt Borer, and thus, if freed, intended to return to Jernvegg unless ordered elsewise by the Ruby Duke.

After briefly dazing Khalthoth by slamming him into a wall, Trikton's tormentor was slain by Faustus Howell and Ódóvir Jotunsson. When Pyrkvohon emerged from the magma flow shortly after, seeing the collapsing tunnels on the route out, Trikton instead charged the larger red dragon, but was promptly dismembered by a flurry of claw and bite attacks.
The Bristlebacks

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The Bristlebacks are a large range of mountains found in western Ahlus.

## History

The formation of the Weald's Wake and the Bristlebacks to the northeast was insidious at first, the soil and stone growing uneven over a matter of decades, before the sudden arrival of the peaks severed the lands in two with a wall of andesite, granite, limestone and gneiss rising to thousands of feet in a matter of months, with escalations of a few hundred feet each day not unheard of. With it, forests bloomed from former farmland, trees growing from dirt to maturity in a few weeks, and from the depths all manner of creatures came to reside, doing so as if they had for centuries.

A curiosity for the learned and the less so alike, samples were taken and studied, finding that each chunk of stone, mound of soil and till of wood showed no abnormalities, nor any lingering magical presence or influence. Nonetheless, research and study is ongoing at the centres of understanding across the continent of Ahlus, and it is now widely assumed that the same process that yielded the seemingly spontaneous created new terrain across the continent also resulted in the appearance of the Bristlebacks to which they are connected.

The Bristlebacks, have been a continuous source of petty foes, so no sooner did the rough crags emerge was it found that they already teemed with life, flora and fauna alike. Raids from tribes of gnolls, orcs, goblinoids and trolls serve as a danger for trade caravans passing through the gates of Thornwatch, their sudden appearance alongside the mountain range itself continuing to confound researchers seeking answers for the changes affecting the landscape continent-wide. Both the Hollow Concord and Atralran have responded to these dangers by stationing troops along the mountain's borders, which has subsequently escalated relations between the two factions.

The inhabitants of the mountains do not exclusively bring hardship to the region however, as many griffons and pegasi can be found roosting in the foothills and higher peaks alike, both of which are highly prized as mounts for the elite legionaries of the Rydooni army.
The Sylphine's Will

The Sylphine's Will is an entity residing within the Feywild.

## Description

Little is known of the Sylphine's Will, for in truth there is little to be known - at least for those that have reason or desire to be knowing of it. No, it is instead said the Sylphine's Will is exactly as it says it is, the Will of the Sylphine, a perservence of spirit and mind and soul through pure Willpower, for it has been Willed to be so. Few, for the folly of the many, have paid much heed to the Sylphine's Will however, all others amongst them fools to their own dispositions, misguided and not yet enlightened. Let them be decreed as confined, some by circumstance, most by their own designations. They have grown content in the space that surrounds them, never once thinking or seeking to expand their roots beyond the boundaries of their grove.

It is the Sylphine's Will that shows them the truth - the only truth that retains such truth through the ages - past-times, now-times and end-times. You are a creation of your own strength, your own mettle, your own Will. Doff the plate shaped by the hand of another, don instead the armour created by your own might. Glimmering splendid, naught may stand in defiance, and should they present such folly know that their pride is unfounded, without reason. Deign them not fealty, nor offerings of hours, seconds or years, for time is for your delights only - and what delights it can bring for those with the Will to bend it so. Endless are the joys of those that have learned this truth, endless are the sorrows of those that close themselves to this truth, placing hand over eye, ear and mouth when they know not of this injudicious jejunity. Pah, the Sylphine's Will does not concern itself with such children.

Already many embrace the sprig offered, clasping it betwixt hand and claw and teeth with feverous tenacity and vigour. But this divine work has just begun. The Archtrees have only just yet sprouted, but the forest already shows its might. Thrice and thrice offer reverence and respect, efts of Milkwort all, for unto these the Will does declare them precious. It is the Sylphine's Will that the word spreads, so all may know the unfeigned reality of their own fiegned realities. The demesne of the Will stretches ad infinitium, all are contained within. Offer gifts of souls and servitude, and perhaps you will not suffer the gift of extirpation.

## History

Individuals seemingly aligned with the Sylphine's Will were encountered at Fembledamble's Hovel, in which they found a banshrae leading a group of Faevlin in the search of individuals to invite to a grand party at the Will's behest. After much back and forth, the fey left with a spiteful bitterness at the various *Countercharms* and tricks offered up by the party in response to their offer of food, drink and conversation.
Yuchi

Yuchi was a raccoonfolk monk associated with the Merry Few, an adventuring party led by Foebe Howell.

## Description

Having received his training at the Heizentaru Monastery near the city of Viridell, Yuchi started working as a defensive escort for Curious Couatls Caravans before coming across Foebe Howell in the city of Oxresh. Bonding over their faith in Buwello, Yuchi joined the adventuring party formed by Foebe for her own entertainment, and came to come across another group of adventurers at the 255th Kroan Games. While struggling in the more athletic events requiring strength above else, Yuchi proved an agile and swift contender in the Short Distance Race, securing him second place.

## Death

After being contacted by Euora to aid them in their efforts to free Foebe Howell on the eve of her wedding, Urnik Zraseth managed to get in touch with a few members of the Merry Few and arrange for a boat to be waiting on the southern edge of the isle of Midalios near the main port through which to stage their escape. Unfortunately, with the detonation of an arcane storm at the Hippodros, the adventurers that managed to make it to the city in time - Ruby, Urnik and Yuchi - were all slain.
Threehorn

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Threehorn is an island off the northern coast of Ahlus.

## Description

The trio of mountain peaks on the isle of Threehorn carve the isle into a series of deep and jagged valleys, the largest of which features a glacier stretching between two of the peaks. Though a few cursory scouting expeditions have been carried out on the isle at the order of the Lord of Howell Town, they were yet to uncover the source of the faint glow that is sometimes seen reflecting through the ice on clearer nights.

This mystery, however, was investigated by an adventuring party, whom established it was related to the presence of the transposed drow city of Morrhelvgix Khos, buried in stone and ice but a few hundred feet from the surface.
Wolffish Pack

The Wolffish Pack are a subfaction within the larger major faction of the Thrice-Damned, led by the drow ship captain Mourn'tar Mlezzazza.

## Description

Named for the ship of their leader, the Wolffish Pack are a group of predominantly Thrice-Damned captains that find themselves standing at the crossroads between numerous threats to their existence and that of the surrounding civilisation. Harried upon from all sides, the Wolffish Pack has to contend the agents of the Radiant Triumvirate to the west that label them as little more than pirates, the Hadean Tide to the south and east assaulting coastal settlements and ships alike and threats from within the Thrice-Damned themselves, particularly from the Windwalker and the Burning Fleet led by Motar the Marked, Captain of the Varlet.

Much of the Wolffish Pack seems to be made up of fisherfolk liberated from exploitive captains, and the majority of their vessels are keelboats taken and subsequently converted from endeavours to bring an end to this injustice.

### Ships:

* *Wolffish* - Warship
* *Jeweller's Price* - Warship
* *Grail* - Sailing Ship
* *Fateweaver* - Keelboat
* *First Rain* - Keelboat
* *Bore* - Keelboat
* *Myth of Mist* - Keelboat
* *Request* - Keelboat

## History

The Wolffish Pack were first encountered at Wolffish Cay, likewise named for the sailing ship, during which the party's arrival aboard the Meanderer - subsequently reduced to a wreck by means of running aground - interrupted a planning meeting between the principal members in the tunnels beneath the isle. Discussions promptly continued, guided mainly by the bronze dragon Khurezolgrax, into concerns pertaining to the release of the Primordial Elemental Prince Scothyx by the Hadean Tide, as well as further plots to release others from their imprisonment.

## Members

### Current:

* Mourn'tar Mlezzazza
* Casor Kes
* Callie Vayne
* Khurezolgrax
* Dallan
The Undervine

The Undervine is the vineyard and winery operated by the Arkenviir Trust in southwestern Ahlus.

## History

As part of the ongoing expansions to compete with the establishments opened by Fonteyne Howell, Zareyl Arkenviir ordered the construction of a vineyard south of Whittengrove to facilitate the production of wines to be served to customers visiting Wren's Lament.

It was opened shortly after the turn of the year into 4WD.

## Description

A few miles south of Whittengrove, The Undervine is an operation of three buildings - living quarters for the staff, an outhouse for the storage of equipment as well as serving as a general watchpoint over the fields and the production barn in which the processes of wine production are facilitated.

Two varieties of grapes are currently grown in the plots stretching to the south, west and east. First amongst them are the deep-purple and round Dhuvelion variety, which grant the Blood Rouge wines produced by the vineyard its characteristic rich and somewhat sour tang. The pale and wizened Frozilino variety is also cultivated and forms the basis of the sweet and fruity Spider's Silk wine also produced by the workers of the Undervine. Water is used from the nearby tributary of the Lotus Run for both tending to the crops and in the production process itself.
Virric Liatumal

The College of Claxinns

Virric Liatumal was an Astedian researcher that is credited with the refinement and amplification of the magic ore that was used to create the Wayfinder Stones.

## History

Much of what is known of Virric Liatumal comes from the book Virric Liatumal: Extraordinary Scholar or Nepotistic Opportunist?, written by the Tiefling Zarlius Kudrersk and discovered by Hassk.

Hailing from the powerful Liatumal family, the largest suppliers of artisan goods to the minor realm of Astedia before its ascension to an Imperial State, Virric instead showed a natural aptitude for matters arcane and found himself quickly inducted into the esteemed and prestigious High College of Claxinns, a process that typically takes years of trials, examinations and assessments. Within a year he had moved for an acolyte position to that of a Journeyman. Within three decades he was inducted into the Inner Sanctum, the fastest recorded rate of ascension to such a venerated stature. One simply needs to spend any time in the taverns of Imperial Capital to find an apprentice that was passed up for a scholarship in favour of Liatumal, though few would share this without first a few cups of a fine Ambis Red to loosen their tongue and dull their fear of the repercussions of such words. Regardless, Virric Liatumal's defining achievement would occur just four years after his appointment, built upon the back of a discovery of a curious new arcane-infused ore in the depths below the Kingdom of Mol Boramm.

Virric Liatumal would sit upon the Council of the Moon as one of the Increscent Six for the entirety of its existence, leading the Realm of Astedia and its subsequent empire until its destruction in the Manifestation.

## Death

Suffering from the impact of fleeting sleep, Virric Liatumal returned to his family home, hoping to find some respite within its walls. Continuing his research as he did, the Hanbalani Core in his possession activated, and simultaneously Eordemos Lightvale appeared within his chambers. Snapping the high elf's neck with sudden strength, Eordemos descended deeper into the manor house.
Water Fox Woods

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The Water Fox Woods are an arboreal region in southern Ahlus.

## Description

Covering most of the coastline of the Southern Timberlands, the Water Fox Woods represent a forest of over one-hundred thousand acres and was once considered part of the territory of Gawylthlan. A royal forest, much of the forest was considered protected land in which lumberworking was outlawed for sake of preservation of the region as a hunting range for the Rose Throne. Other regions were also maintained for sake of military training exercises, the density of the forest providing the potential for provision of scouting regiments specialising in advanced flanking methods during times of conflict.

Nowadays, the Water Fox Woods are rarely frequented by most, the influence and interest of the Exegetes of Oxresh largely ceasing at its western border near a major tributary of the River Ender, from which the settlement of Enderford gets its name. The route of the rebuilt Great Conduits passes close to the forest, following the same route as that originally constructed by the Astedians during their Ascendency. A new stretch of the Great Conduit continues north, avoiding Dreamers' Vice to pass over the Ironfangs to Viridell to the east and Howell Town to the north.

Pockets of the Water Fox Woods maintain a close connection to the Feywild, the transition points often watched over by eladrin, elves or firbolgs living in small isolated communities.
Uhland Greyrider

Uhland Greyrider was a human paladin, former mercenary and adventurer of some repute.

## History

After serving with the Scions of the Battlemistress for the best part of a decade and a half - during which Uhland gained a tattooed laurel of over a dozen leaves across his brow - Uhland declined to renew his contract come Writ's End, instead pledging himself to an Oath of Devotion to protect those in need of protection, and not just those that could afford to pay.

Along with the Spellslinger Rodan Oltasase, he found several years of success in the lucrative but dangerous profession of adventuring, before it would prove his demise. Crossing paths with the oni Kirikagu when the pair travelled to aid the villages of Vottyrmoor - supposedly trapped following a landslide - Uhland cut down an orc war chief that was attacking the village, before being literally and figuratively disarmed by a cloud giant. Bleeding out, he was forced to retreat, but was ultimately shot through with arrows by a group of orc reavers seeking revenge.

Uhland Greyrider wielded the greatsword *Woe's Ballad.*

### Woe's Ballad

*Weapon (greatsword), rare (requires attunement)*

Woe's Ballad features a long reinforced handle and cross guard decorated with burnished red brass and iron. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

In addition, when attuned to Woe's Ballad, you gain the additional benefits:

* You can speak, read and write Draconic & Giant.
* When you hit a dragon or giant with this weapon, the creature takes an extra 1d12 slashing damage. For the purpose of this weapon, "dragon" and "giant" refers to any creature with the dragon or giant type, including dragon turtles, wyverns, ettins and trolls.
Tviatini Rotlumberer

Tviatini Rotlumberers are a species of monstrous insectoid beasts named for the lands they frequently inhabit, the Tviatini Jungle.

## Description

Though of size enough to serve as an apex predator, Tviatini Rotlumberers often live opportunistic dietary habits, consuming cadaverous remains scattered on the jungle floor, as well as roots, shrubs and small trees. When hunting live prey they utilise a tail stinger that contains a potent toxin capable of liquifying the insides of its unfortunate target, aiding in ease of prompt digestion.

When not feasting, Rotlumberers will lie dormant upon the forest floor, their thick chitinous hides covered in moss, lichen and soil from their skittering movement. When motionless, Rotlumberers look very similar to a fallen tree, particularly so that of the Azure Cocobolo, a tropical hardwood highly-prized by loggers. As such, fatalities from Rotlumberer attacks are not uncommon, particularly if lumberers strike into their side with a woodcutter's axe unaware their prize is in reality a slumbering beast.

The hide from Rotlumberers can be used to create a number of light armours, the chitin serving as an alternative for leather-based options.
The Sullied Pall

The Sullied Pall is a Druidic Circle based within the Ironfangs.

## Description

At present, very little is currently known of the Sullied Pall, having only been encountered by Timbermitt in his youth. Placed into an empty and dark room, he was bound at the neck by a chain collar, a live jackrabbit released from a cage on the far side. Told to "Consume or Become", he was then dragged off what would become his feast by members of the Pall, who informed of his family's curse, although remarked its origin was unknown.

## Goals

Nothing is known of the goals of the Sullied Pall.

## Tenets

Nothing is known of the tenets of the Sullied Pall.

## Relationships

Nothing is known of the relationships of the Sullied Pall.
Troto

Troto, also known as Redroot, is a staple plant dish eaten throughout the lands in and around the Tviatini Jungle.

## Description

Troto is a burgundy-red tuber most commonly ground into a protein-rich flour for use in baking, though sometimes the leaves and stalks are also consumed. The overlying plant, if allowed to sufficiently grow to full height, is a woody shrub that is highly resilient to changes in temperature, humidity and soil quality, and thus has since been introduced elsewhere for sake of cultivation as a staple crop.

## Usage

Usually Troto is ground into a paste and dried as a flour, although alternative uses instead call for the root to be grated and lightly fried or baked. Due to its slight sweetness, it is often used as a base in both savoury and sweet dishes, ranging from breads and cakes to soups and stews.
Ulf Frodesson

**Ulf Frodesson** is a cleric and High Priest of the One-Eyed Crow in the settlement, Amber Run.

## Description

An old and wise speaker and oracle of the faith of the Ainn Bhæygðr, Ulf was born in Savage Creek Hills and his family have worshipped the archaic faith of the One-Eyed Crow. For many years, even prior to meeting Ódóvir Jotunsson, Ulf has chosen to speak often in that of riddles and common rhyme, choosing sage words when speaking of his visions. Open hearing tales of Ódóvir Jotunsson and his rebirth, he left his wandering clan to meet the paladin and opted to remain in the settlement and serve as the priest of the church in the hopes that more citizens of Ahlus would come to join their flock and see their faith rise in prominence.
Sea Tanglers

Sea Tanglers are a type of carnivorous plant life most commonly found in the Hempweed Straits.

## Description

Appearing as clumped masses of seaweed, Sea Tanglers are in reality vicious and ravenous floral predatory creatures known to latch onto the side of boats and slowly degrade the hull to prompt the vessel to sink. To this purpose, inspections of ships that have travelled through the straits are commonly carried out by diligent captains to ensure no lingering damage remains, though the otherwise indistinguishable appearance of Sea Tanglers from other knots of seaweed makes efforts to avoid them a challenge.

Most Sea Tanglers grow to a maximum size of a dozen feet, before splitting into a pair of smaller individuals, each of which is then capable of growing larger once more, but rumours that patches of Sea Tanglers large enough to engulf and envelop entire ships are often carried upon the tongues and lips of the most paranoid or whimsical of sailors.

## History

Shortly after the tsunami that struck Whittengrove, a Sea Tangler came to reside in the waterway within the central storeroom of the Three Brothers Warehouse, picking off a number of employees come nightfall before being slain by an adventuring party.