The Runehunters

A group of devout worshipers of the god Odin who devote their lives to the study and collection of runes. Their zealous need to hoard all runic magic has lead them to claiming that all runes in the material plane are owned by Odin and, therefore, belong to them. Using this reasoning, they are completely willing to commit crimes including theft, graverobbing, kidnapping, or murder to claim runes. They originated on Aquila, but after the discovery of Kristianna Vysoren and her subsequent escape to the mainland, a large group followed her to The Land of Eternal War.

The Runehunters have established a headquarters in a building they purchased in the city of Creston (City). They have been recruiting more members and spreading the word of Odin. They are growing fast because of the appeal of magic and power. However, their location has made it difficult for them to conduct operations across the border in Torkel.

## Campaign notes

Runehunters attacked Kristianna when she was still on Aquila, and have been tracking her ever since. A small group found her in The Val Highlands and killed her, causing the sword that dealt the killing blow to be enchanted with runic magic. However, Ömorhen Vysoren traded his life for hers, reviving her.

**Runic Magic Locations:**

* Whitestone Tower: north of Creston (City). The main entrance to a large, maze-like dungeon that lies under Crest Lake with multiple entrances in the Creston sewers that were accidentally made during the construction of the sewers. The detection of strong runic magic here and the difficulty in retrieving it is what caused the Runehunters to establish their base in Creston. Currently they are unable to access the tower due to being driven away by The Devouts of Zagyg, but they are able to enter through various entrances in the sewers.
* The old Burrova keep. Legends say the castle keep in the destroyed and uninhabited section of Burrova has a powerful runic artifact that was meant to defend the city. Perhaps it's a lie since it clearly didn't work.
* Unknown location, likely a cave, along the road south of Torvas towards Frieland.

**Runechildren:** People whose runic bloodline has manifested, basically giving them a level in Runechild Sorcerer.

* Known to the Runehunters:
	+ Kristianna Vysoren: The Val Highlands
	+ Azriel Barclay: The Dimwoods, 35 year old human male. Once lived in Belhaven (City) as a hunter, but when his home was attacked by Runehunters who nearly killed his wife and daughter, he left the city to hide in the woods and lure Runehunters into traps. Skilled in archery and has some basic spellcasting ability from his runic magic
	+ Torin Mekos: Spring Pass, 85 year old halfling male. An older gentleman who has run the general goods store in a small town in Spring Pass for decades. When the Runehunters arrived in the area, they tried to capture him but were surprised by the quick response of The Scarlet Circle who quickly ran off the small group.
* Not known to the Runehunters:
	+ Camille Quinn: Corden, 12 year old wood elf female. Is living sheltered in her parents' estate and is not allowed to leave over fears of those who will seek her power. They have successfully kept her identity a secret.
	+ Renshaw Buckner: 18 year old human male. A young private in the Creston army stationed in Eris. His powers have not yet manifested, but they will soon.