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Duke Monsto di Plata

**Duke Monsto di Plata** is a local member of the nobility of Fieldbell. He is a finely dressed High Elf man, with clear paler skin that is a little rosy, white hair carefully braided, and wearing beautiful grey and golden garments.

He was very interested in obscure arcane, furthering the borders of academical magic, old archeological artefacts and such. He met with Ma'al Jedd alongside Eidolon Tigrosepelt, one of his associated archeologists; to discuss the whereabouts of Lord Mossfrayer.

He cordially invited Ma'al to an hypothetical reception in the future.
Mountainpass

**Mountainpass** is the name given to a chain of mountains in the western part of the Fields State. It features an alpine climate, large forests of both coniferous and deciduous nature. It connects to the north with another chain of mountains, Aedrie's Path. Cities of note in this area are :

* Abellie
* Waterchant
* Moongrave

### **Von Blauwald Farm**

In its northern part, Mountainpass becomes a mountainous place where temperatures are low all year, giving for short summers and long, harduous winters. Where the mountains split, high up in altitude, a hidden plain nested in the pass reveals the remote Von Blauwald farm. The estate works mainly specific plants that grow only in cold and alpine climates, such as Iceberries, prized for their sweet and acidic taste and wine; and delicate flowers.

The Von Blauwald Farm is the homeplace of Teeth, alongside some of his family that permanently reside there, namely :

* Hulbart von Blauwald (Stripes
* Nordika von Blauwald (Tough)
* Dieter von Blauwald (Watchdog)
* Kaiser von Blauwald (Snout)
Lord Mossfrayer

**Lord Mossfrayer** is a goblin archmage, apparently held hostage by the doppelgangers currently in Fieldbell.

He seems to be a powerful mage, as the only item the party holds of him is a spellbook filled with many spells, up to a level 5th potency of casting.

When Ma'al investigated the affair, he met with Duke Monsto di Plata to inquire about Lord Mossfrayer, a friend of his. This is what hehad learned then :

* Mossfrayer is a goblin mage, powerful transmutation wizard, headmaster of the Academy of Transmutation of Abellie.
* He has been quite perturbated by strange emanations of power coming north from Fieldbell, south from Abellie. He said it was perturbating his research, and that strange things were happening from great power.
* He left after some students went to investigate and did not come back. Also heard there was a sighting of a Lamia creature in the territory nearby, in a pool of purple water that enslaved some local farmers, but the problem has been resolved by some adventurers.

#### **Dungeon's Prey**

Lord Mossfrayer was found in the Hunter's Dungeon of Sacristya Mirmillion, held captive. He was weak but alive, and allowed the party to flee the collapsing structure by casting some sort of teleporting spell back to the Copper Pegasus Hotel in Fieldbell.
Polisalgia

**Polisalgia** is a city of Hell.

It is a large, extensive city, with many features of technology unknown to the residents of Syzygy.

Underground trains powered by humanoid souls moved quantities of demons, rushing to work and to perform their duties.

The Party was transported there after slaying Taskar and thanks to Anura Cunningker's magic. By following the subway stations, they could make their way to Taskar's residence, and kill him once and for all.

This is also where they met Aido, the demon of idle hands.
Henji of the City

Hwan of the Landwalker (brother-in-law)

Pyra (niece)

Enya (niece)

**Henji of the City** is a fire genasi tailor in Hwajae. She is Pyra's aunt; being Minji's sister. She has a daughter, Ember.

Henji can be described as somewhat harsh but proud. She seem

ed uptight and elegant, and took over the tailor shop at the death of her sister. Her smoke hair was tied in a low bun, and she wore a turtleneck, a long skirt and heels. She had sharp features, and piercing eyes.

She showed restrain, but she was very happy to see Pyra and Enya when they were back.
King Zepheok

**King Zepheok of the Air Genasis** was a ruler of the Elemental Kingdom during the Architect Era, between 255 and 302 Architect. He succeeded to King Goemosan of the Earth Genasis.

### **Rise to power**

**Zepheok** was crowned at age 60, which makes him the oldest king who reigned in the past era. He was a member of a noble family of the Elemental Kingdom who resided at the royal court, and which held a tremendous amount of power. To say he was already used to governing is no stretch : his family firmly held strings of power even during his predecessor's rule. By his advanced age, Zepheok was sage and very used to the political games of the royal court of the kingdom, gliding through them with ease.

**Reign**

Masterfully using his knowledge of the hidden games of the royal court, Zepheok established many trade routes and alliances within his own court and with Falon'Rakk. This tactic allowed him to weaken over time, even temporarily, the power that the court held over the ruler by placing Falon'Rakk threads between them. The nobility of Falon'Rakk displaced the well-established patterns of power within the court, and Zepheok enjoyed this opportunity to detach his rule from the will of the court.

He illustred himself by leading a difficult attack against an ancient blue dragon that held siege over the city of Mannyeon, taking it back after a siege of a few weeks.

**Death**

Unfortunately**,** Zepheok's life ended abruptly by losing the game he had been playing all his life. As he misjudged exactly how far a noble family would go to obtain what they wanted or inflict retribution over past wrongings, Zepheok was stabbed by a court assassin with a poisoned blade. The man, well over a hundred years old and not in the greatest health, would never recover from the wound.

He was succeeded by Queen Kaho of the Fire Genasis.
Delaware Mirmillion

**Delaware Mirmillion** was a Yuan-ti passing as an Eladrin noble residing in Coastpath.

He has white skin, a bald head, fully orange-red eyes, and a goatee that looked like a maple leaf. When he was met by the Party, he wore a deep red suit with dark brown clothing under.

He invited the Party to a small meeting in his personal estate to thank them for slaying creatures outside the city, and saving envoys of Sapphiresky. He was adamant about hearing their stories, and as they did so with his wife Sacristya Mirmillion; he processed to paint the portrait of the whole party, including Dolorosa.

Ma'al Jedd discovered through his book on nobility in the Fields State that the Mirmillion family is in part responsible for the development of *The Granary* in Coastpath, although the function of the building is unknown to the Party.

He was then killed by Toot with a psychic knife during The Night of the Tiger.
The Iridescent Reverie

The **Iridescent Reverie** is the current troop of adventurers of this campaign.

## **Members**

### **Current Members**

* Ma'al Jedd
* Pyra
* Teeth
* Toot

### **Temporary Members**

* Dolorosa Castigia
* Beowulf Eerily

### **Temporary Members**

* Mrs. Zhi Ruo Lao
* Harvest Solaria
* Kabu Suka-E
* Marques Summersun

### **Horses**

* Ma
* Sulli

## **Founding**

### **Anura's Entourage**

The party assembled around Anura Cunningker as she was traveling towards Towergreen. Some of the members of the party were hired for protection, others were invited to follow.

When Anura Cunningker disappeared when she was abducted by a mysterious Old Man, the party had to stuck together to investigate under the pressure of Lady Willow Appleport.
Cole of the City

**Cole of the City** is a fire genasi living in Hwajae. He is a baker, and childhood friend of Pyra. Although they grew up together and often played together growing up, they lost contact once Enya and Pyra went to further their military training.

He is a little shorter than Pyra, with a dark grey skin, and short rock-like deep black hair.
Silvera

**Silvera** was a Wood Elf woman working as a cleric at the cemetary of Moonbow in Fieldbell.

She had pale skin, long smooth black hair and deep black eyes. She was wearing a ceremonial hat and funeral ribbons when Teeth met with her for the first time. She asked him if he wanted to join the orders after seeing his regularity of coming to the cemetary, and how he took the time to listen to a mourning dwarf father.

She has been helping Nakshatra in the education of Teeth into the clergical way ever since, welcoming him in the orders on Myosotis 21st. It was apparent she had some sort of sixth sense, allowing her to sense when death was looming over someone.

She died in the next days, trying to defend people in the city, attacked by monsters. She managed to fend them off and protect the group of people she was helping, but she died on the spot, still standing.

Nakshatra brought Teeth to her tombstone to pay their final respects to her.
The Velvet Truth

**The Velvet Truth** is an underground organization of unknown nature and purpose.

Toot has been approached by members of this organization through his adventures, but presented to him as such during the Party's visit in Coastpath. Members of the Velvet Truth were located under an inn named "The Traveler's Repose" in the city.

#### Notable Members :

* Mrs. Shu
* Ryveth Igneisee
* Civic
Quartova Appleport

**Quartova Appleport** is the name of the father of Lady Willow Appleport. He was sitting at the war council seen through a dream of Moonbow, alongside his daughter.

He seemed to be very wealthy, and coming from the Mountain State. He and his family financed a part of the war effort in the last decades of late Architect Era.

He was killed at the end of the last war, being killed by the evil entity that had been impersonating Warmaster Sare at the time.
The Reveller

The Sorrow (ally)

**The Reveller** is an unidentified ally of Taskar.

He is also an assumed ally of The War Marionette and The Sorrow, as well as a follower of the Architect.

## Description

### Appearance

The Reveller looked like a man lavishly laying on a very beautiful gold and velvet sofa, surrounded by fruits and delicacies. He has a pinkish hue to his skin, and looks quite tall and lean, sporting a long golden coat open. He was seen wearing some sort of masquerade mask, with long curly hair flowing down.

### Character

The Reveller seemed much more upbeat and enthuiastic than the others. He spoke in Celestial.
Waterchant

**Waterchant** is a small city in the Fields State, in the region of Mountainpass.

It is the only exchange point with the Elemental Kingdom in the whole state.

## **City Description**

Waterchant is a beautiful lakeside city, surrounded by high walls, bordering the Turtle Lake. It is recognizeable by its blue rooftops, rounded buildings and quiet surroundings, but bustling city life.

### **West Half**

The west half features mainly habitations, but also a bustling herbalist neighborhood that is well-supplied. It lacks strong magic components, but features enough for common magic users.

It also features a popular space : the Blue Teahouse, owned by Lón-e Oo-mari. It is a lovely establishment shaped like an octagon, with walls painted blue. It features a large statue of Bahamut, the Platinum Dragon, welcoming patrons in front of the open doors. A lantern is burning in a cavity in her chest, making some hollow scales and her eyes shine in a bright yet comforting light. The long dragon body wraps around a large wooden bowl, which is filled by a soft water stream that drips from Bahamut’s open mouth.

### **East Half**

The east half of Waterchant is divided in two : the upper side is used by the carpenter's guild; one of the best teaching ateliers of the state. It also showcases its only inn, **The Net**, a beautiful wisteria-covered building with view on the lake and owned by Wisteria the tiefling and her twin sister Peony.

The central plaza was covered with food vendors; people selling roasted chestnuts and fish. The Meeting Temple is a popular hang out place, a covered alcove with tables and benches, and a triple statue of Larethia holding hands with Moonbow and Celanil.

It leads to the Genasi Embassy.

### **Genasi Embassy**

The building is a fort by the lakeside. It is a cube-shaped structure, with round windows. There are two long arsenal or barracks-like structures on each side of the fort, but that seem unoccupied for now. The front doors are made of wood, and present a beautiful mosaic-like representation of King Sanghunn of the Water Genasis - the previous ruler of the Elemental Kingdom, guiding a fleet of ships through chaotic waves. The building is beautiful but seems a bit decaying at parts, and the paint is chipping on a good portion of the walls. The building contrasts clearly with the lighthouse of the city, which paint seems to have been refreshed quite recently, with spiraling white and blue stripes that contain representations of fishes and cranes.

The architecture and decor reminds of old genasi houses that did not modernize for a few decades. The building is not in the best shape; some walls are cracked, the ceiling seems weakened at part. The humidity of the lake has soaked through the wall and ground, and a dockside smell is filling the place.

## **Economics**

The city lives from fishing, exporting quality lake fish to the nearby towns; herbalist stocks and a strong carpenting guild. It is also the only point of commerce between the Fields State and the Elemental Kingdom.

## **Society**

 Peony | Tiefling
 Lón-e Oo-mari | Aasimar Dragonborn
 Lance of the Bastion | Earth Genasi
Dalaifal'le

The **Dalaifal'le,** or "The Forbidden Rites", is a technique shrouded in mystery.

Teeth is apparently a practionner of such rites, and learned this craft from an orcish man. Dolorosa, the elven drow witch, pointed out that it is very close to the Drow culture, and said they had a lot to talk about.

### Ghost-Slayers

During a conversation, Dolorosa explained that the Dalaifal'le are very close to Shevarash, the deity of Retribution and Loss. When the first elves, Eladrin and Drow alike, arrived on Falon'Rakk, the land was covered with monsters, curses and other potent creatures. Some of them were especially powerful, and no usual magic or weapon could cleave them - this is when a special order arose. Drows, using the blessings of Shevarash, Lloth and Moonbow, approached the veils of death - but thanks to their intensive and exceptionally difficult training, they managed to come back with a newfound type of magic. This order emerged under the name of Ghost-Slayers.

These warriors were respected but deeply feared, as for the nature of their true power comes from such dark secrets.

### Eligible Creatures

Because Eladrin and their descendants do not die, they cannot undergo the Dalaifal'le - which is why Drows, who can die, hoped that this gesture of sacrifice could bring the two cultures closer together. It turned out that after the war, their losses and efforts were not much recognized or properly rewarded.

### End of the Order

During the war on the Kernel, at the end of the Architect Era, such warriors were highly sought after because of the otherworldly creatures that were spawned or summoned on the continent. Many drows and disciples died in these fearsome battles - so much that the Dalaifal'le techniques had been thought gone with them.
Beowulf Eerily

**Beowulf Eerily** is a halfling vigilante, and a witch coming from a Green Coven. He was played by Axel as Erik DMed a one shot!

He appeared in Southbell when Toot disappeared, and with him and his pet wolf Mr. Boots, the party could retrieve Toot who had been kidnapped and captured by members of The Ivy.

Beowulf was mentioned prior to the party in a letter, where he singlehandedly dispatched a group of thieves. He apparently is very keen on preserving and giving freedom to all creatures, and has been working closely on the endeavors of the Ivy.

He showed to be ready to risk his own safety for others. He is courageous, dangerously overlapping with reckless; cheerful and laidback.

He was able to manipulate a magic animal familiar with more ease than expected, and used magical items to switch places with them.

### **Vigilante**

Beowulf met with the party again in Dewgrove, as they chased Sacrystia. He was investigating the reason why local farmers were avoiding a local large area of land for no reason; but had been called by Civic to protect Fieldbell. He gave the information to the Party, helping them find the entrance of Sacristya Mirmillion's hideout.

Since then, Beowulf has been taking back his role of vigilante, going around to help people all over the state in these trying times.
Syzygy

**Syzygy** is the name of the world on which the campaign takes place. Syzygy exists in the Material Plane.

## **Continents**

* Al-Kazahrn : A north-western continent, featuring large deserts and large merchant empires.
* Avant-Garde : A south-eastern continent, known for its military countries and rich array of cultures.
* Falon'Rakk : A north-eastern continent, where elves and dwarves flourished together, divided in 16 states and a few other countries, such as the Elemental Kingdom.
* The Wildes : A south-western continent, home to difficult and impredictable weather and landscapes.
* The Scattered Scales : Albeit not technically a continent, the Scattered Scales define the many islands that once were a unique landmass.
* The Kernel : An unclaimed continent in the middle of the world of Syzygy, fought for over the ages.

## **Bodies of Water**

* Occidental Kernel Ocean
* Oriental Kernel Ocean
* Sky Mirror Ocean
* Dragonrest Ocean
* Icedeaf Ocean
Lady Willow Appleport

> *You left me behind again. You went alone and hurt yourself. It's okay. We'll work on it together.*
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## Other

### Connections

• Anura Cunningker (lover) • Ka'eo (business contact)

• Dashim (former colleague of Anura)

**Lady Willow Appleport** is a dwarven noblewoman residing in Towergreen, head of the Appleport estate and businesswoman dealing in cider and other spirits.

## Description

### Appearance

Willow is a rather tall dwarf with short, ginger curly hair. She has piercing green eyes, and wears a collection of jade jewelry. She was seen wearing a light green dress with leaf patterns.

### Personality

Willow showed to have a short temper, reacting violently to the party's news of Anura Cunningker being kidnapped. She has an intense character, a direct approach to things and seemed to not be relunctant towards using intimidation tactics. She did not leave a choice to the party but to investigate Anura's disappearing, but still promised them a handsome reward.

## Biography

Not much is known by the party about Willow's story, except for the fact that she and Anura Cunningker share a romantic relationship. Anura was supposed to stay at her estate in Towergreen as a matter of protection while she investigated some dangerous matter. Willow did not know what the research was about, but was willing to provide help to her lover.

The two share intensive epistolary record, as she was seen browsing many letters they exchanged.

She gave the party two different names to help them investigate. First, Ka'eo, a headcleric in Fieldbell, but warned them to not talk about the two knowing each other for unknown reasons. She then mentioned Dashim, a former researcher who worked alongside Anura, but due to his nosiness in Anura's business and studies, she eventually bought a house for him in Fieldbell and forced him to move them to leave Anura alone.

Willow is at the head of an alcohol-trading business, and especially cider production and owns many apple orchards throughout the Fields State.

### **History**

During visions of Moonbow granted to the party, she was seen during the last war in position of authority, alongside her father, by-then head of the family and coming from the Mountains State. Her family has granted a lot of money to the Fields State to fuel the war effort against Avant-Garde, and at some point, it seems she was disappointed by Anura's cold approach to the losses in the war.

She was seen during another vision with Anura and Ka'eo in the cathedral of Fieldbell, after they had slain the evil that was plaguing the State. She was seen holding the corpse of her father, which had received a deadly wound.

#### **Present**

Willow used every single resource she had to find back her lover, Anura Cunningker. She faced many challenges and problems, but eventually managed to display an impressive array of contacts and resources to secure Anura, and have her in her arms again.

As a reward, she granted a plot of land to the party wherever they wanted, and the full construction of a house to their design paid by her.
Feywild

The **Feywild** is one of the planes of existence. It overlaps with the Material Plane, and is the home place of Fey creatures.

Connections to the Feywild are extremely important for many cultures, in particular elves, as their souls are said to be carried back there when they die. It is an important area in the Elven Pantheon, and supposedly where elven gods such as Larethia and Moonbow reside.
Fort Primordial Royal Palace

**Fort Primordial - Royal Palace** designates the royal palace, further away from the actual city of Fort Primordial.

It is almost like a small city of itself, featuring military infrastructure with headquarters of the Oblivion, government buildings, residential quarters for the Queen and the government officials, meeting houses and private libraries and collections.

Enya strongly advised for the Party to go only where directly invited, to not cast magic and stay polite due to the high security in place at the Palace.
Mrs. Shu

**Mrs. Shu** is an elderly elf woman, former bard and teacher at the Peekflower College in Towergreen. She had a wrinkled face, piercing eyes, short black hair, and wore a pink, flower-patterned Tangzhuang. She was shown playing a guzheng with a student.

She took an interest in Toot and offered to teach him some of her techniques.

It seems she has a connection with The Velvet Truth.
Venali

**Venali** is an elven man, owner of a pawn shop in Miner's Rest. He was described as a "lanky and more depressed version of Keanu Reeves". He is also part of The Velvet Truth.

He had an aloof character, quite indifferent to problems and sollicitations beyond his job, but still warned Toot of the mirrors within the Tiger's Maw Casino.
Quem Ha

The **Quem Ha** family is a bloodline in the Fields State.

One of its notable members was a governor who fought in the War of the Free Fields to establish the administration of the states and the creation of the Fields State. He battled with independentist movements, and apparently even used trickery to deal fatal blows to the rebellion.

One of the contemporan members of the family is Shou Quem-Ha.
Astral Plane

**The Astral Plane** is a mysterious plane of existence. It is usually described as an "ever-fluid space", and natural portals to this plane seldom occur in the wild. The Astral Plane is still a mystery to most researchers; but full of possibilities.

It is only known the Astral plane surrounds all other planes of existence, sometimes bleeding into them. Its fluid nature makes it impossible to safely chart, but its malleability and constant presence turns it into a prime destination for planar travel, and creation of temporary pocket dimensions.

Researchers disagree over its nature : some compare it to a sea, others to a natural membrane to prevent planes from colliding into each other, others even to a living creature or fusion of creatures, or even going as far as saying the Astral plane is magic in its liquid-like form.

A portal to the Astral plane opened naturally under Moongrave. It is now closed.
Dashim

### Connections

• Anura Cunningker (former colleague)• Lady Willow Appleport (antagonistic relationship)

• Partha Winterdew (lover)

### Class

Planomancer

**Dashim** is an air genasi who worked alongside Anura Cunningker before being forced to move to Fieldbell by Lady Willow Appleport.

He worked on planar travel and study alongside Anura, and wrote a few articles on the subject.

He is an older genasi, seemingly in his late 60s to early 70s, with deep blue-colored skin, long salt and pepper hair, with a cloud-like beard. Due to the nature of his research that was deemed too dangerous or too experimental for the Bastion within the Elemental Kingdom (for more information check Factions of the Elemental Kingdom); his relationships within the higher spheres soured quickly. Eventually, he was exiled by Feyhunn, Queen of Genasis altogether, ending his carreer as a Planomancer. He mentioned one of his specialties back then was to study the Mechanos, a plane of machinery and constructs.

With his high intellect and knowledge on planar travel, he traveled to the Arcane State, where he found a post as a researched alongside Anura Cunningker. Together, they studied planar arcane, although he grew suspicious of Anura's fascination for the lower planes. When he questioned and cornered her, he lost his position and was forcefully relocated by Willow Appleport. He was sent to Fieldbell, where he took on the profession of baker and opened an establishment named 'the Breezy Cream Puff'.

The building unfortunately burned on the night of Poppy 35th to Myosotis 1st. When questioned, Dashim said he had no idea who the people who broke in his house to burn it down were. He mentioned they looked elven, but did not speak any language he knew. He fled, and with the help of his lover Pertha Winterdew, hid in the sewers under Fieldbell, where he was holed up.

Following the events of the Party going to the plane of the Mechanos, he was brought to help on the repairs of OBLIVION 057 with Master Gembreaker at the Wondercraft Atelier.
Pasifae

• Teeth (brother-in-law)

• Ashutosh (father)

• Valimbe (mother)

• Ingulf von Blauwald (son)

• Hild von Blauwald (daughter)

**Pasifae** is a minotaur captain of the guard of Port Celadon. She is tall, reaching the 8 feet tall, muscular, and has a number of scars across her face and body.

She is the wife of Ludwig von Blauwald, and has apparently just given birth. They married in Coalition 44, one year prior to the Party's story.

She seemed to have resentment against Teeth for hurting Ludwig and stealing from him. Over time, she would warm up to Teeth and forgive him, allowing him in her family.

Her family is part of the Sky Pine tribe, led by her father Ashutosh and mother Valimbe.
Master Gembreaker

**Master Gembreaker** is an old dwarf man living in Fieldbell, and working as a master artisan in the Wondercraft Atelier, in the Novelty Ward.

He hired the Party through the The Sacrosanct Emporium, in order to finish an intricate prototype for the upcoming Crafter's Fair. His project is called the Wayforward Digger; an excavator made to magically displace stone and rock as it travels underground, without leaving a tunnel in its path.

But to function properly, it still needs a couple of Air Nodes, which are expensive to manufacture. However, a few portals under the city of Fieldbell, hazardly made a long time ago, still allow for some construct creatures to pass through. These creatures come with those air nodes as to function; which is the reason why the portals haven't been closed yet and are a secret resource, jealously coveted by the crafters of Fieldbell.

Gembreaker was ready to pay 100gp/piece.
Necromancy and Demiplanes

**Necromancy and Demiplanes** is an obscure field at the conjunction between schools of Conjuration and Necromancy. It is a recent subject of research by Ma'al Jedd.

In short, the field regards the use of one's vitality to fuel a magic space. Here is an excerpt from one of the books Ma'al Jedd read in the Royal LIbraries of Hwajae :

> [...] we discussed extensively of the difficulty of conjuration spellweaving used to displace animated and unanimated matter across long distances. As a building block, arcane energy is then used as the very architecture when forming spaces within the Astral Plane, as a child would breathe within a pool of water to form bubbles of air. Unlike the playful tyke, however, it requires much expertise, and a lot of energy, to hold these bubbles of magic safe and secure so it does not disperse within the plasmatic nature of the Astral Seas.
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Ryveth Igneisee

**Ryveth Igneisee** is a tiger tabaxi and innkeeper of *The Traveler's Repose* in Coastpath. He has bright orange/yellow fur, black stripes, yellow eyes and wears teal flower-patterned clothes.

*The Traveler's Repose* is a very plain-looking inn, looking fairly recently built; but that still functioned properly.

He is apparently linked to The Velvet Truth.

It seems his name is an acronym for "*I see everything".*
The Night of the Tiger

**The Night of the Tiger** is an event that happened during the night from Holly 10th to Holly 11h, Coalition 45, in the Fields State and the Elemental Kingdom.

It is when Taskar launched a nationwide premeditated attack on the main cities of the Fields State, and tried to get rid of the Party with Flintbane's help.

Hordes of demons were teleported to the biggest cities of the state, as well as members of the Ivy who used siege engines to attack and cause chaos. Thankfully, thanks to the efforts of the Party, those places could be fortified : for example, Fieldbell was protected with fireworks thanks to Rhapsody of the Riposte, Hwajae responded within minutes dispatching the Riposte, Port Celadon had the support of the sand shadows and Asteralae and Beowulf Eerily, etc.

People swore on that night, the roar of a tiger could be heard through every home, chilling every resident to their bones, until a final painful roar coming from Lad'Mong, where the night became quiet again.
Sapphiresky

**Sapphiresky** is the name of a yet unfound city.

The Party met a troop of emissaries looking for contracts, resources and help in creating the city. They seemed to head from the Mountain State, and commissioned by Governor Talmech in Morador. The troop members were :

* **Izaac**; a half-elf man who was saved by the party during an attack by a Berbalang and other types of creatures
* **Delanor**, a high elf envoy and ambassador.
* **Valder**
* **Lunyl**
* **Grasshopper**
* **Flimbusta**
* **Pescario**
* **Chen**
* **Li** **Ha**
Holy Kingdom of Humankind

The **Holy Kingdom of Humankind** is the name of the largest country in Avant-Garde. It is a rather xenophobic country, with a long history.

## **Geography**

Taking a large part of Avant-Garde, the Holy Kingdom of Humankind sees a wide variety of climates and weathers. It is divided in seven different fiefs.

## **History**

The Holy Kingdom of Humankind emerged during the Reconstruction Era to unite many different tribes and nations under a same banner. Generally seen as the "home land" of humans, politics of the country promote this view although archeologists claim this as pure propaganda.

Throughout history, it has been a very expansion-driven country with heavy focus on its military. Wars with neighboring countries ended in territory and cultural absorption.

During the Architect Era, the kingdom took advantage of its massive army to manage two sieges : one on the Kernel, and a surprise one on Falon'Rakk. The Kingdom raided and plundered most of the southeastern part of the continent, but eventually was thrown off; and stopped hostilities due to the founding of Coalition.

## **Politics**

The country is divided in many fiefs, which all swore eternal and devout worship to the Supreme Liege of Humankind. Currently, the Supreme Liege of Humankind is an elder and bitter woman who seeks burning revenge after the loss of the previous war.

Due to the loss of the last war, all fiefs are in complete disarray and internal rebellions start to arise to seize the current power.

## **Population**

Due to a long propaganda to ignite fear and mistrust of other nations to fuel military and expansionist countries, the nation culture remains centered on itself, all foreigners being seen with a suspicious eye. Even though there is a large human population (human ancestry or mixed ancestry resulting in over 40% of the general population), foreigners with human-only ancestry are still seen as suspicious. Non-human or mixed families installed for many generations are seen as "members of the kingdom", and therefore accepted.

These views, of course, are not share by everyone, and many parts of the country do not show true hostility to intruders, and especially not adventurers that might help the kingdom's interest with their unique sets of skills.
Warmaster Sare

### Connections

• Anura Cunningker, King Sanghunn of the Water Genasis, Quartova Appleport, Lady Willow Appleport (allies during the last war)• Taskar (true identity)

**Warmaster Sare** was the warmaster during the last conflict between Falon'Rakk and the Holy Kingdom of Humankind. Little is known about him, except he held a war council in Fieldbell as seen through a dream given by Moonbow.

When seen through the dream, he was a high elf with pale skin, dark smooth hair tied in a high bun, and closely shaved. He wore deep purple robes.

During that dream, he reprimanded Anura Cunningker for her lack of protection that led to the sinking of a whole armada. He ajourned the meeting when learning that the Gold State had fallen.

It seems that he had been impersonated by some evil creature, as Ka'eo, Anura and Willow Appleport were seen in a vision talking about him.

When the party met with Anura Cunningker in The Trial of Eternity, it was revealed he was only a false identity used by Taskar to wreck chaos upon the land, destroying it.
Dieter von Blauwald

Teeth (younger brother)

Ludwig von Blauwald (younger brother)

Serhilda von Blauwald (younger brother)

Kaiser von Blauwald (younger brother)

**Dieter von Blauwald**, also known as **Watchdog**, is a dog shifter (specifically, a cocker spaniel), and one of Teeth's siblings. They are nonbinary, and use they/them pronouns only.

They work at the Von Blauwald farm in Mountainpass with their other siblings, Nordika von Blauwald (Tough), Kaiser von Blauwald and their father Hulbart von Blauwald (Stripes).

They are of medium height, with a lean but powerful build. They have brown hair that is medium length, with dots of white in it. Their dog appearance can be also seen in their two long droopy ears that often rest by their shoulders, and in a medium fluffy tail. Their eyes and overall senses are sharp.

They were the one who showed the most difficulty forgiving Teeth, and showed bitterness towards him leaving. They mentioned they weren't happy with how they were left out to work in the difficult conditions of the farm. Eventually, they started a forgiveness towards Teeth, showing they couldn't completely hate him.
Maraviglia Turchese

**Maraviglia Turchese** is a Chromaleon artist and painter currently holding an exhibition in Fieldbell. He seems to come from Synesthalia.

He was a rather small individual, with skin of various colors. As a Chromaleon, his skin changed pigmentation continuously as his emotions changed.

He showed to be a rather intense individual, with a burning passion for art. He was currently in dismay as his pigment supply had gone low, and cannot finish one of his paintings for a later exhibition in the Bowsprit District of the city. He was ready to commission the Party 300gp to retrieve some pigmented beetles, near Dewgrove, called "Violet Crawlers".
The Sacrosanct Emporium

**The Sacrosanct Emporium** is the name of a magic item establishment in Fieldbell. It has been recommended by Ryveth Igneisee to buy and sell magic items, although he said it was very regulated by divine-inclined powers.

Arcanoloth Jai Kishan is the tenant of the establishment. As explained to the Party, the establishment can only buy magic items from common folk, unless they hold some recommendation from the guards or a noble of the city. With such item, the Sacrosanct Emporium offers possibility to lend magic items, with limited access to the libraries of the establishment.
Bridge Dragon

**The Bridge Dragon** was an ancient elemental-like dragon, a few hundred feet long. It had terracota-like scales which center was bioluminescent, glowing in waves; whispers, large antlers and eyes. Even being wingless, the dragon could float and fly in the air with ease and speed.

The Bridge Dragon had been punished by ancient Genasis for attacking the city of Daeji, and sealed into servitude with a thousand sealing swords planted into its spine, turning it into an animated bridge. It begged Pyra for release, which she accepted with the use of a Command spell after they had crossed. The dragon accepted to go home as soon as possible, and left.
Hwan of the Landwalker

Ember (niece)

Pyra (daughter)

Enya (daughter)

**Hwan of the Landwalker** is Pyra and Enya's father. He is a fire genasis and used to be a soldier of the Landwalker faction (cf Factions of the Elemental Kingdom), but a nasty bite of a fire elemental creature on his left leg in Marigold 45 CE reduced his mobility a lot.

He has wispy smoky hair and beard. The last time he was seen, he had a wooden splint holding his left leg.

He seems to be very proud of his two daughters, and was delighted to have them back home when Pyra and Enya visited.
Orneo

**Orneo** is a jeweler and reseller of magic items in Celaville, and owner of the shop "Orneo's Dazzling Store".

He is a slender dwarf with an unkept beard and short hair, both of a light brown color.

He required the Party's assistance in fetching a ring of his former mentors, a mastercraft he wishes to see and try to learn from. He offered a vast sum of money to retrieve it. He hoped that the ring would still contain the soul of this ancient master - but after being slain by the party, the soul had departed to the afterlife and left the ring.

His store contained some magic items. See the Magical Items page for more references.
Obi

**Obi** is a mysterious individual, whose name has been called out by strange individuals in Moongrave's cemetary. It seems it is their child.

It turned out 'Obi' was only a monster impersonating a child; more specifically an **Oblex**. This sentient slime had been feasting on the bones and remains of the people of the catacombs, absorbing their memories, and luring people into the catacombs through terrible nightmares.
The Sorrow

The Reveller (ally)

**The Sorrow** is an unidentified ally of Taskar.

She is also an assumed ally of The War Marionette and The Reveller, and a follower of the Architect.

## Description

### Appearance

The Sorrow looked like a figure slouched in a throne like chair. She looked vaguely humanoid, although quite bony and plain of features, with two sunken blue eyes streaming with a constant flow of bright blue tears.

### Character

She spoke in ghostly whispers, and seemed very calm.
Zaha'll Waterwalk

**Zaha'll Waterwalk** was a half-orc man coming from Al-Kazahrn. He was the Blood Hunter mentor of Teeth before he disappeared. He has been unheard of.

He was summoned onto the magical paintings of Sacristya Mirmillion's dungeon after a horde of mind-reading creatures peered into Teeth's head, messing into Teeth's resolve and motives.
Rhapsody of the Riposte

**Rhapsody of the Riposte** is a fire genasi, pyrotechnician woman working in Hwajae. She has a detached personality, a little gloomy but quite snarky. She also seemed to not care much about protocol or etiquette, but still respected it in her own way.

She is rather tall, standing around 1,86cm, and lanky. She has tired eyes, hair with strikes of black and white that is quite grainy in texture, and is missing her left arm. She was born with phocomelia syndrome, which resulted in her being born without her left forearm. although she likes to make up extravagant stories about losing her arm

She wore a large-rim red hat tied to her chin, colorful clothing related to the Riposte (check Factions of the Elemental Kingdom) and a metallic contraption on her back shaped like a dragon.
Two-Kingdoms of Wyżyna

**The Two-Kingdoms of Wyzyna** are a two-country-in-one nation in Avant-Garde. It is located in a mountainous region, featuring deep forests of all kinds, temperate plains and hilly regions.

The two kingdoms of Wyzyna are known for their dual monarchies reigning upon the land in harmony. Its capital city is Rozłam.
Southbell

**Southbell** is a small village, south of Fieldbell in the Fields State.

It is mainly a village where messengers stop to obtain fresher mounts. However, it hides a now unoccupied mansion that used to belong to a powerful wizard. This wizard had a knack for animating creatures, and left behind a large population of enchanted Mimics.

In the last days, the manor had been unknowingly reused by members of The Ivy to steal and store creatures before being shipped to other commissionners.

This is where Toot had been kidnapped, and where Beowulf Eerily appeared to assist in finding him again; as he had been on the tracks of thieves of the Ivy for weeks.
The War Marionette

**The War Marionette** is an unidentified ally of Taskar.

She is also an assumed ally of The Sorrow and The Reveller. She also seemed to be a follower of the Architect.

## Description

### Appearance

The War Marionette had a deeply unsettling physique, deep in the uncanny valley. She looked like a doll or a mannequin, perfectly unmoving except for her eyes and mouth, Her face was strange, as if multiple faces were fused into one, trying very hard to look like a perfect copy of many humans at the same time. She wore a sharp and pristine heavy armor.

### Character

Her voice was monotonous, which contrasted with the strength of her words. When she was heard, she blamed Taskar for being useless and bringing shame to him.
Erudition Tarnel

**Erudition 'Rudy' Tarnel** is the cleric of Moonbow residing in the cemetary of Mardrie.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Rudy is a tiefling with brown skin, protuding fangs, and features two large antilope-like horns. His horns are decorated with ritual markings, and a moon symbol glows faintly between his eyebrows. He wears two large, round glasses, and white and blue robes.

### **Personality**

Rudy seemed to be eager to help the Party, but expressed some sort of sadness upon the mention of his deceased brother, Guidance.

He was insighted by Toot to be particularly eager to show his worth and achieve something great.

## **Abilities**

Rudy showed to be able to read books and search for knowledge by putting his hands on a moon-like orb near the altar to Moonbow. He was able to pull books and browse their pages while not manipulating them, and seemed to even be able to read a tome located in Fieldbell.

It is unknown if it is one of his unique abilities, or one granted by his worship of Moonbow.

He offered to cure the party from the curse on their wrist by using a piece of Fey hair, under the theory the hair could be used as a catalyst for a divine restoration spell. He pointed towards Circlewood, where a Fey apparently has been sealed for a long time.

He eventually managed to use the Fey hair as a mean to cure the party from their curse, cleansing them completely.
Kazran

**Kazran** is a half-orc man and owner of *The Snoring Giant* in Mardrie. He looked stocky, with a round belly, and showcased a jolly and laidback personality. He mentioned being born in the Fields State although his parents came from Al-Kazahrn, in the region of the Bartering Coast. Due to being born in Falon'Rakk, he wasn't very fluent in orcish.

The Snoring Giant is a large building with a big dining area, where people enjoyed a variety of meats and alcohol. It's a popular area for local farmers to unwind. A room was 4sp a night, and a day's worth of meals was 6cp. The stable service provided by the establishment was 2cp a day.
Elijah Wood

**Elijah Wood** portrayed Frodo in *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*, *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*, and *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*.

## External links

* https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000704/
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah\_Wood
Circlewood

**Circlewood** is a forest situated north of Mardrie, in the Grazing Belt; in which Asteralae was sealed away centuries ago by Nicodème.

Inhabitants of Mardrie warned the Party about this strange place, where people get lost and never come back. Teeth's hunter senses picked up immediately a massive Fey presence as soon as they entered the wood, and the weather was instantly different inside the forest from outside.

The place featured some sort of eerie maze crafted by Nicodème, but it is unclear how much he truly shaped the space within Circlewood. When the Party adventured outside of the correct path, time and space seemed to bend in unusual ways, making the Party disoriented in an endless expanse of green forest. The forest even featured strange time effects and manifestations, until they were sent back to the entrance of the forest after a night of sleep.

Once they were sent away by Asteralae after their initial meeting, no time seemed to have passed in the outside world.

After Asteralae was freed by the party, the magical aspect of the forest seemed to vanish with him; and became a much more normal version of a forest of the Fields State.
Sky Pine tribe

**The Sky Pine tribe** is a nomadic tribe patrolling the mountains of the Fields State, Military State, Forge State and Elemental Kingdom. Their members are :

* The minotaur family with the tribe leaders Ashutosh and his wife Valimbe, their children the twins Asha, Samarj and Pasifae.
* The firbolg family : **Lua,** the leatherworker of the tribe working with her husband **Hui Pie.** They helped repair Teeth's armor and gave a new armor to Ma'al Jedd. They had three children **Mai, Tun** and **Irdur.**
* The aarakocras : **Bu-bo**, the snow owl woman, and **Mish**, the vulture navigator of the group.
* **Heshn'u the Valiant**, an orphaned loxodon found by Genasi soldiers and took into care by the Sky Pine tribe. He was told to be a fearsome warrior, but also had a very soft and warm character.
* **Atepan** and **Tersvapie**, two elderly married goliath men. They were clearly the oldest of the tribe, and had a soft demeanor.
* **Phantom** (nicknamed *Phan*), a lynx tabaxi woman. She was more of an entertainer of the group, playing the fiddle and knowing how to juggle with knives.
* A family of dwarves : Mishara, Entodar and his sibling Bartag, and two adult children Kramt and Virde.
The Nest

**The Nest** is a local name of the northernmost region of the **Summer Gulf.**

It describes the part where the ocean meets the Fields State, the Incense State and the Elemental Kingdom. The name has been given due to the two large islands that float south from the Fields State : the Vivid Nest and the Metallic Nest.
The Architect

**The Architect** is a mysterious god, which has deeply impacted the history of Syzygy in the last five hundred years.

The tenants of its worship and religion are mysterious, and still unknown to the party.

It seemed that Taskar was a follower of the Architect, alongside some of his associates/superiors. The prospect of establishing its religion, and possibly summoning it onto this plane were seemingly within their goal.
Autumn Court

The **Autumn Court** is one of the Fey Courts in Syzygy. It is located somewhere in Falon'Rakk.

Fey Courts are places of high magic importance, as they are home to very powerful Feys. They have a very specific hierarchy and are very closed to the rest of the world, usually hidden from civilization. They are known to be gateways to the Feywild, where the planes overlap.

It was first brought up by Asteralae to the Party, as he originally planned on joining it after leaving the Summer Court.