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Darius Straton

**Ser Darius Straton** is currently the Baron of Solon and the patriarch of House Straton. Now a retired veteran soldier, he was once a knight in the service of House Kallistratos. Darius was a main player character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.

A disillusioned knight and war hero, Ser Darius abandoned his family's powerful steel business to become a career soldier. He served House Kallistratos, becoming one of the Thane Kain Kallistratos II's highest honor guards. Darius was in a loveless marriage with Alis of House Alexius, though there marriage was eventually annulled.

Darius' true love was a common lady by the name of Jane, with whom he fathered a single child, Eliza. He was challenged with secretly caring for his beloved bastard daughter. Darius served Inquisitor Caius as an informant in the Sons of Aquinas mercenary company. In return, Caius offered Eliza a servant position in the Iron Keep, and promised to watch over her in Darius' absence. After the events of the Battle of Stoneshade, his daughter was legitimized as a noble lady: Eliza Straton.

Darius was known to deal with a crippling addiction to the drug Ganjadil, which he abused to medicate his physical and emotional pain. He acquired the drug through sources in the Stoneshade Thieves' Guild, notably from the dealer & gang boss Sycotha. Darius would eventually overcome this addiction, but not until he went through painful hallucinatory withdrawals while in captivity at The Condor's "Heart of Darkness" mining camp.

After the Battle of Stoneshade, and the death of his brother Bryen Straton, Darius reluctantly accepted the title of Baron of Solon, and retired to his castle in the mountains for the remainder of his days.
House Andronikus

**House Andronikus** is a former noble house in Tirrenor. They ruled over The Verge, in a long line of Thanes. A historically important dynasty, the family was completely destroyed in the **Revolution of Targe** in 546 ACR.

## Notable Members

* **Severis Andronikus** (historical): Former Thane of the Verge and builder of Castle Severis.

* **Thaness Rana Andronikus**: The acting Thane of the Verge in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign. A minor but important NPC. Known for her socialite tendencies, Rana was often partying and drinking local wines instead of ruling. Instead, she left the important work to Mikael Asterius.
* **Stefan Andronikus**: The eldest son of Rana Andronikus, he was the next in line for the Thanehood. Arranged for marriage by their noble parents, he was betrothed to Zenia Kallistratos, though she held no love for him.
* **Mikael Asterius** a.k.a. **Mikael Andronikus**: the true leader of Targe during Rana's reign. An Andronikus by name only, he was actually the last surviving member of House Asterius. His father was killed and his family exiled in The War of the Three Thanes. He was taken in by House Andronikus as a boy and given their name to protect his secret. He revealed his true identity and marched on Blackwall Hold with a mercenary army. His attempted coup failed in the Battle of Stoneshade. Primary antagonist of *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.
Dragon Cults

**The Dragon Cults** are various philosophies associated with an alternative belief of Tirren's founding, called the Dragonslayer Myth.

Believers in the Myth are widespread but thinly dispersed, earning them the "cult" label placed on them by the Creed of the Five Gods. Seen as heretics by the Creed, believers in the Dragonslayer Myth are highly persecuted and pushed to the edges of society.

Dragon Cultists are characterized by their belief and interest in monsters and magic, which they believe exist in far reaches of the world and sometimes dedicate their life to the research and pursuit of. This earns them even more suspicion as the Creed of the Five Gods specifically outlaws the research of magic outside the Shamans.

## The Dragonslayer Myth

The myth which gives birth to the Dragon Cult ideology is an alternative understanding of Draven Basilius's legend about the foundation of Tirrenor.

In this alternative myth, it is claimed that the gods themselves were Dragons, that ruled over the land before Draven's arrival. Draven was actually the most powerful warrior who ever lived, and came to the land of Tirrenor on a quest to kill the five Dragons and free the land. He mostly succeeded, killing four of the five dragons. The last to live, Phlendegar, bargained its way out of death by offering Draven a deal. Phlendegar departed for the northern lands, along with all that is magical and impossible, allowing Draven a chance to settle and build Tirrenor without the fearsome monsters of the past. To this day, Phlendegar and the rest of the magical beasts are said to remain dormant, perhaps one day returning to get its revenge on the Tirrenian people.

## Role in *The Crimson Mountains*

In The Colony of Targe, Kairos Kallistratos came across a Dragon Priest giving a sermon to spread word of the myth.
First Yuricaz War

The **First Yuricaz War** was a major conflict occurring from 489-499 ACR.

The conflict is one of three making up the "Great Blackwall War".

The war was begun by Old King Basilius in 489, after failed diplomacy over borders with the nation of Yuricaz. Basilius called upon Thane Gerald Straton and his vassals in Blackwall Hold to carry out the battles.

By 492, the forces of Blackwall besieged the fortress of Nubardum in northern Yuricaz. Two months into the siege, Thane Gerald Straton was assassinated by the mountain barbarians, believed to be in league with the Yuricans, triggering the Barbarian Uprising and the War of the Three Thanes. Baron Lukas Straton abandoned the siege to march his armies north to take back the crown for House Straton, effectively lengthening the war with Yuricaz.

The Yuricans were given a chance to gather themselves for five years, but later faced thier most serious threat in Thane Nilos the Enforcer. Who, after taking the seat of Blackwall, led his armies to complete the conquest.

From 498-499 Fort Nubardum was besieged for ten months by Nilos' army. After the surrender of the Yuricans led by General Cylaros, the war was formally ended by the Treaty of Nubardum in 499.
Stoneshade

**Stoneshade**is the capital city of Blackwall Hold, and the sixth largest city in the Kingdom of Tirrenor.

Within Stonehade lies the seat of the Thanes of Blackwall, The Iron Keep, currently resided by House Kallistratos. Stoneshade also holds the High Temple of Tagrimus, one of the five high temples of the Creed, and a place of major religious significance.

Stoneshade is home to the major mining companies and steel manufactures which are responsible for much of the Kingdom's weapon manufacture. Straton Steelworks and Mason Mining & Smithing Inc. were founded in the city and have remained to this day as two of the most important companies in the area.

## Background

Originally, Stoneshade was an ancient settlement by the Mountain Men, before being conquered by the Tirrenians in 303 ACR.

## Organization

The city is divided into four main sections referred to as quarters:

### High Quarter

The High Quarter is home to the various nobles of Tirrenor including House Kallistratos and The Iron Keep.

### Trade Quarter

The trade quarter is the market area of Stoneshade but also a major population area. It also includes the High Temple of Tagrimus. The main city gates lead into the Trade Quarter.

### Steel Quarter

The industrial quarter of the town, home to many blacksmiths. Most of the city's lowborn live in this area, and a cacophony of hammers ringing on metal can be heard reverberating from the steel quarter throughout the day.

### Foreign Quarter

The poorest area of town, out-of-sight from the trade and high quarters is the foreign quarter, a home for refugees, squatters and the marginalized Yurican population. Also a major center of crime in the city, where the Stoneshade Thieves' Guild uses as a home base. Recently the area has seen a population boom as a result of Bruxian refugees crossing into Blackwall seeking asylum from the civil war in their country.
Second Yuricaz War

The **Second Yuricaz War** was the last stand of the Yurican Kingdom.

Fought from 509-510 ACR, the "War" was over quickly. Instigated by Old King Basilius & Thane Kain "The Conqueror" Kallistratos of Blackwall Hold, a combined force of House Kallistratos, House Nereus of Sea March, and the Bruxian Foreign Legion assaulted the city of Yanama, completing the destruction of the Yurican Kingdom.

## Aftermath

After the war, Yuricans were treated as second-class citizens. The newly acquired land was organized into the Barony of Nubardum, and Imperator Jacek Alexius, Kain's top general, was named as Baron.

After much bickering between the two nations, the city of Yanama was split into two politically:

* North Yanama was now part of Blackwall Hold, and governed by the Baron of Nubardum.
* South Yanama was now part of the Bruxian Empire, and governed by the branded in Brux Vassili.

A bridge across the Whitewater began construction in 538 ACR, by order of Thane Kain Kallistratos II. However it was never completed.
Sela Petrae

**Sela Petrae** is a fictional mineral used for its explosive potential. Most deposits exist within the bounds of the Empire of Bruxia, but are also known to exist in the Blackwall Mountains.

The chemical compound was discovered by Bruxian alchemists in the 530's and researched to create primitive firearms & bombs.

In *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, Thane Kain Kallistratos II was assassinated by a man using a firearm propelled by sela petrae. Later it was discovered that mountain clansmen were mining Sela Petrae on command of The Condor. This was part of her arrangement with Mikael Asterius, and the mineral was shipped into Targe to be processed by the Whitewater Security Co. for the creation of explosive catapult ammunition. This ammunition was used in the Battle of Stoneshade as devastating siege weaponry.

In the years between then and *The FInal Will* campaign, Thane Nilos Kallistratos has ordered more research into Sela Petrae to find uses for the mineral. Straton Steelworks & Mason Mining & Smithing have expanded their business to include the mining & processing of Sela Petrae from the Blackwall mountains.
Bruxus Dynasty

**The** **Bruxus Dynasty**, (also referred to as the "Bruxian Branded" or simply the "Branded") are an immensely powerful family which dominate the Empire of Bruxia, their namesake.

The high emperor of Bruxia represents the pinnacle of power, currently Emperor Fazael Bruxus V.

Those with the Bruxus family name control almost 95% of the Bruxian empire. As governors throughout the land, they have almost completely consolidated power to their one sprawling bloodline. In-breeding is necessary and common to keep their power within the bloodline. This has resulted in numerous odd traits in members of the family, including recessive traits like heterochromea, and various abnormalities.

Cities ruled by members of House Bruxus are denoted by the prefix "Brux". The high capital of the Bruxian empire is **Brux Arkana**.

The term "Branded" refers to the branded marking that members of the family receive when they come of age. The brand is the empirical sigil of Bruxian power, permanently scarred onto the back of the neck. The brand is a painful initiation that family members are expected to make before being assigned to a political position. It is a status symbol proudly displayed, but also denotes control by, and total submission to the divine will of the Bruxian Emperor or Empress.
Prisen Colon

**Prisen Colón**, or simply **Prisen**, is a pirate of Yurican origin serving Cpt. Rango Foré on board the *Crimson Crusader.*

Known as the best blade on the *Crusader*, Prisen was formerly associated with the Vassili Cartel, before being offered a life at sea by Rango. Much is unknown about Prisen and his past.
Rhys Sighard

Colonel **Rhys Sighard** is a senior member of the Sons of Aquinas mercenaries, where he has worked up the ranks to Colonel.

Col. Sighard is a major non-player character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.

He was employed by SOA Corporate as the **Blackwall Regional Director of Operations**, and was employed by House Kallistratos to investigate and neutralize the barbarian threat in Blackwall Hold. After the founding of the Crimson Mountain Company, and Operation Straton Freedom, Sighard terminated the Sons of Aquinas contract with Thane Nilos, and returned to Targe. From there, he was hired by Mikael Asterius to lead a brigade into the Battle for Stoneshade. Sighard survived the battle, turning on Asterius and walking out when things turned dire.

His current whereabouts are unknown.

## Description

Rhys Sighard is a very handsome, hardy man in his 40's. He wears slick-backed black hair on his angular face, looking roughly like a cross between Jon Hamm and Mitt Romney. He speaks in a booming voice, commanding great authority.

Col. Sighard wears a broad fur cloak with his shining silver armor, signs of his high status and wealth as a mercenary lord. Additionally, he holds a very ornate longsword, encrusted with jewels and engravings.

## Activities in *The Crimson Mountains*

### Episode 1

Colonel Sighard debuted in Episode 1, when his company of Sons of Aquinas mercenaries passed through Ironside Village on their way to Stoneshade. There, he stepped in Bernard's blacksmith shop, where he was introduced to Roc. There, he heckled Roc on his lack of smithing abilities, and then headed out.

### Episode 2

In Episode 2, The Sons of Aquinas arrived in Stoneshade, and Rhys Sighard met Kain Kallistratos II face-to-face at the council meeting, where the two put the last ink on paper for the barbarian deal.

### Episode 3

In Episode 3, Col. Sighard attended Kain's funeral, and discussed the future of his relationship with Thane Nilos. Nilos agreed to maintain the Sons of Aquinas' deal, and they began to work on the barbarian issue.

Rhys Sighard appeared later when Darius Straton requested a face-to-face meeting in the SOA base camp. Though he did not believe Darius was truly Darius at first, Col. Sighard was impressed by Ser Straton's motivations and experience. He then hired Darius as a lieutenant, and placed him under the command of Major Tom Radford.
The Chasm

"**The Chasm**" is a religious philosophy founded by Tyrusz in 546 ACR. The Chasm is characterized by its belief in the one god, Abyss, and its simultaneously nihilistic and egalitarian philosophy.

Despite its growing success, the Chasm is seen as a fringe philosophy and is publicly denounced by the Creed of the Five Gods, which it continues to do battle with to this day. The Chasm is now the primary religion within the city of Targe, which has been labeled a rogue state by the Creed, with calls for an exalted crusade to take back the city.

## History

*Also See: The Crimson Mountains*

The Chasm was founded by the hero known simply as Tyrusz in the city of Targe. Tyrusz, known as the prophet of the Abyss, began by nailing pamphlets to the doors of homes around the city. The pamphlets detailed the "Decree of Tyrusz": the basic scriptural foundation of the Chasm.

The Chasm took root among the city's poor in The Colony, and grew at a monumental pace, as Tyrusz mobilized followers of the Chasm to rebel against the Creed of the Five Gods and the political establishment. Followers of Tyrusz protested at the High Temple of Aquinas and executed many of what some could call, terrorist actions. Actions including the violent disruption of the Congregation of Vicars, and a widespread revolution which included bombings, widespread vandalism, looting, and the assassination of Thaness Rana Andronikus. Later, Tyrusz was credited with the death of Archon Plexipus and the destruction of the High Temple of Tagrimus during the Battle for Stoneshade.

After the revolution in Targe, the philosophy continued to grow, spreading throughout Tirrenor. It was rumored that Tyrusz was killed in the Battle for Stoneshade, but the man continued to operate in Stoneshade and abroad long after the conflict. In 547 ACR, a holy book of the Chasm was published, entitled "Sins to Zion".

## "Sins to Zion"

"Sins to Zion" is a popular saying among followers of The Chasm, referring to the belief that their sins are absolved upon death by becoming one with "the Beyond". A hand gesture representing the letters "S" and "Z" is associated with the religion as a sign of brotherhood.

"Sins to Zion" is the title of the Chasm's holy scripture, written in two books: "The Decree of Tyrusz" and "Lord Tyrusz". "The Decree of Tyrusz" is written in the perspective of Tyrusz himself as he describes the philosophy in detail. "Lord Tyrusz" details the life and legends of Tyrusz and his service of Abyss, written by an unknown biographer. "Sins to Zion" was published in 547 ACR.

## Known Followers

* Kairos Kallistratos - founder, under the guise of "Tyrusz"
* Cervantes - author of "Sins to Zion", and the successor to the mantle of "Tyrusz"
* Ser Robert Declan
* Druid Abraham
* Madame Brigette
* Tryppp
Bryen Straton

**Bryen Straton** (497-546) was a member of House Straton, and briefly the Baron of Solon and patriarch of the house.

Bryen was the son of Baron Markus Straton (470-546) and spent most of his life as chairman of Straton Steelworks.

After his father's death by natural causes, he ascended to Baron status, where he rejected the rule of House Kallistratos and supported Mikael Asterius' claim to the throne. Bryen Straton marched 1200 men into the Battle for Stoneshade, but was met by his brother, Ser Darius Straton, a Kallistratos loyalist, who poisoned him. Bryen Straton was shot and killed by Darius' squire, who was later knighted as Ser David Freeman.

Bryen Straton was a non-player character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.
Unish

**Unish** of the White Vine & Red Heel clans is a Yurican man hailing from North Yanama. Initially working as a repo man, Unish grows disillusioned and joins the Gold Legion mercenaries in hopes for a better life. Son of Unimari, the Scroll Keeper, and brother of Ajni.

Unish is a main playable character in *The Final Will* campaign.
House Straton

**House Straton** is a major noble family in Blackwall Hold. They hold regent over the Barony of Solon and are seated in the castle of Solon Redoubt.

The family is one of the oldest in the hold, dating back to its original settlement by Tirrenor in 303 ACR. The family gained a great deal of wealth from mining and steel manufacture and are the owners of **Straton Steelworks**, the most respected weapons manufacturer in Tirrenor. The Steelworks are managed by CEO Markus Straton.

The family was once the high family of the hold, residing in the Iron Keep of Stoneshade as well as Solon, but after the last Straton Thane, Gerald, was killed in 492, a succession conflict was begun entitled the War of the Three Thanes. House Kallistratos came out on top of the conflict and from thereon House Straton has sworn fealty to the new high family.

House Straton still maintain a great deal of political power in the hold as of the present (546 ACR), arguably the second most powerful in the hold. The current patriarch is Ser Darius Straton, the Baron of Solon and lord of Solon Redoubt.

His daughter, Eliza Straton, was a bastard who was legitimized after the Battle of Stoneshade.
House Reinhold

**House Reinhold** is one of the major noble families of Blackwall Hold, residing over the Barony of Hastreau.

House Reinhold is an old family that has existed in Hastreau for 150 years. They were elevated in 495 by Thane Nilos Kallistratos, who awarded them the Barony of Hastreau for their assistance in the War of the Three Thanes, in which former Baron Edgard Asterius was overthrown and House Asterius was exiled.

The Reinholds are known for their affinity for horses and their strong heavy cavalry, the best in the hold.

## Known Members

* {Galarad Reinhold}, the first Reinhold to attain Baron status after battling alongside Nilos Kallistratos in the War of the Three Thanes. After ousting Edgard Asterius, Galarad was given the title Baron of Hastreau.
	+ His first son, Harrin Reinhold, the current Baron of Hastreau.
		- His wife, Kora of House Kallistratos.
			* Thier first son, Widmund Reinhold, the current Imperator to Kain Kallistratos II, the Thane of Blackwall.
			* Thier second son, Vamod Reinhold, currently gone rogue. He led his band of cavalry into The Verge to become a mercenary and hasn't been heard from since.
			* Thier daughter, Darcia Reinhold, soon to come of age.
	+ His second son, Glammad Reinhold, the leader of House Reinhold's military forces.
Archon Plexipus

**Archon Plexipus** was the Archon of the High Temple of Tagrimus in Stoneshade. At this high position, Plexipus was one of the highest ranking officials in the Creed of the Five Gods.

A major antagonist in *The Crimson Mountains*, Archon Plexipus was originally introduced as the commander of the Order of Acolytes, of which Druid Obediah was a part of. After Obediah's disobedience, Plexipus ordered his assassination, carried out by three other members of the Order: Druid Azariah, Druid Hepzibah, and Druid Joakim.

When Obediah was reborn, he plotted revenge on Archon Plexipus, the Order of Acolytes, and the entire Creed of the Five Gods, leading to the creation of The Chasm.

Plexipus also made an enemy of Nilos Kallistratos, as he attempted to assert political power over him through religious influence. This led to Plexipus ordering the assassination of Nilos and his sister, Zenia Kallistratos, during the Battle of Stoneshade.

Plexipus eventually came to his end during the battle, when Kairos Kallistratos killed him atop the High Temple of Tagrimus, just before its collapse.

## Appearance

As the Archon of Tagrimus, Plexipus was seen as the physical embodiment of the God's will. Therefore, he involved many tropes of death and currency into his elaborate black-and-gold costume. Including corpse paint and other black metal garb.
Old King Basilius

**Old King Basilius** is the current one true King of Tirrenor. The Thanes of Blackwall Hold, Sea March, and Timbervale all swear fealty to him.

Reigning for over 60 years, King Basilius has played a major role in history. He commanded and oversaw the conquest of Yuricaz in beginning in 489 ACR. He played a major role in the First Yuricaz War, the Barbarian Uprising, and the War of the Three Thanes (collectively referred to as the "Great Blackwall War") from 489-599 ACR. He also commanded the destruction of Yuricaz in 509, the Second Yuricaz War.

In *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, King Basilius was often referred to but never appeared. By now, a feeble old man, he is happy to reside in his castle in Tirren and send commands by proxies.

A devout follower of the Creed of the Five Gods, King Basilius is a loyal ally of the Archons. He sees the Empire of Bruxia, Yuricans, and the Chasm as heretics & enemies of the crown. He is vehemently against the Republic of Targe and wishes to return The Verge to control of the crown.

King Basilius is a direct descendant of the legendary Draven Basilius, the founder of Tirrenor.

He has fathered many Princes & Princesses.
Lillysong

Lillysong Bloomheart Maplefall is **Shadowfang'**s sister and has to deal with boys trying to win her over.

As a pup Lillysong suffered from nightmares but her nightmares became a reality after her mother died from a sickness during one winter and their father left the tribe to find peace.

Not long after that the griffins attacked and her brother had a near death experience but luckly **Strongclaw** managed to get the two out of the burning nursery and they fled to The Resistence where Lillysong and **Shadowfang** reunited with their father Icefire. 10 years later Lillysong is 17 and training to become a warrior but she still suffers with the nightmares.
Thoren Thalinthry

"Define 'real.'"

A reluctant participant to the investigation and imminent crisis in Instrumental. Thoren Thalinthry, on many occasions and without knowing, became the face of his particular group of Black Wardens. His headstrong and confrontational approach led him to claim the first interactions with new faces by an iron grip; despite being an apprentice and one of the latest trainees during the campaign.
Nilos Kallistratos II

Thane **Nilos Kallistratos II**, usually referred to as simply Nilos, is one of the main player characters in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign*.* Seven years later, Nilos returns as a player character in *The Final WIll* campaign.

Nilos is the Thane of Blackwall, ascending to the throne in 546 ACR after the assassination of his father, Thane Kain Kallistratos II. He is a member of House Kallistratos, and is the brother of Kairos Kallistratos, a.k.a. Lord Tyrusz, Zenia Kallistratos, Olliva Kallistratos, and Orinn Kallistratos.

Initially thrust unprepared into a position of immense political power, Nilos proved a shrewd, savvy and ruthless leader of Blackwall Hold. He worked with his council to create the Crimson Mountain Company , a public-private mercenary company comprised of refugees-turned-soldiers. Utilizing his alliances, he successfully defended his political seat from attempted coup by rival Mikael Asterius in the Battle of Stoneshade.

## Description

Nilos Kallistrators II stands roughly a half a head smaller than most other men and is of a slim but well-fed build. A detailed, silver ornamental crown resembling a braid rests upon his short black hair. His face is fair and clean-shaven, with sparse freckles on his cheeks. His eyes are small and dark brown.

A white cloak with Celtic designs is draped over his right shoulder and around his waste. Under the cloak he wears darker, noble clothing consisting of expensive fabrics. He wears loud, black buckled boots that one can hear several rooms away.

On his waste he carries a rapier that he received from his late mother, Dalia. The rapier is of Seamarch design, with blue jewels beset into the silver hilt. Chained to his belt is a small, personal tome of poems from the Verge given to him by his elder sister, Zenia.

## Memorable Quotes

* "This is the start of a beautiful relationship." - to Hilde, after raiding her makeshift hospital.
Kain Kallistratos II

**Thane Kain Kallistratos II**, insultingly nicknamed "Kain the Soft", was the thane of Blackwall Hold from 535-546 ACR. He was preceded by his father, Kain Kallistratos I, known as "Kain the Conqueror". His wife, Dalia of House Nereus, was the father of his five children and died in 537 giving birth to her son Orrinn.

Kain was the third Thane of the Kallistratos dynasty, and is the father of Kairos Kallistratos and Nilos Kallistratos, his heir, as well as Zenia Kallistratos, Orrinn Kallistratos, and Olliva Kallistratos. Kain's first child, Kain Kallistratos III, did not live to adulthood.

Kain was an important NPC in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, where he was assassinated during a protest by an insane Yurican rebel with an "alchemical black powder weapon".

## Policy

Kain was known for his domestic political actions designed for inclusion and peaceful resolution. However, many of his policies led to backlash by the various parties in Blackwall who refused to work together. Early in his reign, Kain was renowned for repairing some of the longstanding tensions between Tirrenians and Yuricans that reasulted from the conquest of the Yurican kingdom by his father in 513. Kain's economic policy was sound, and he helped to regulate the hold's steel industry to new heights.

Kain saw major problems when it came to military, which was underfunded and underpopulated in the hold despite having great equipment. Being a time of peace, many career soldiers left the state government to join major mercenary companies and earn better pay, correlating with a major rise in mercenary activity throughout Tirrenor in the 540's.

Kain's downfall came when the Bruxian civil war began. This triggered an influx of refugees to enter Blackwall hold, a political crisis the Thane nor the nobility was truly prepared for. In addition, barbarian attacks slowly began to take notice in Blackwall in 546, when the mountain clans hinted at a widespread uprising through raids on various mines and distant settlements.
Sylvester

**Sylvester**, nicknamed "The Italian Stallion", is a horse belonging to Ser Darius Straton. He is very old, aging 40+ years, but still strong as ever.

Sylvester met his unfortunate death at the Battle for Stoneshade. Ser Darius Straton attempted a charge mounted atop Sylvester at the huge Ser Kongol Ironskull. Ironskull swung his gigantic great-sword low, chopping off all four of Sylvester's legs in one swing. Sylvester's torso fell on Darius, crushing one of his legs, and the horse was comforted by his master as he bled out, dying honorably.
Lucien Bladeborn

**Lucien Bladeborn**, known as "The Legendary Mercenary", is a character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign. He returns in *The Final Will* campaign, now holding the position of Governor in the new Republic of Targe.

A former mercenary, Lucien earned fame in battle and is an important figure credited with popularizing the mercenary movement in Tirrenor. After retiring, Lucien took his riches earned in battle to open his own winery, known as **Blade'z Vineyard** near the city of Targe. Blade'z Wine became famous around the Verge and a popular export around Tirrenor.

In *The Crimson Mountains*, Lucien came out of retirement to pick up the sword yet again. This time, for the sake of protecting and aiding his beloved Zenia Kallistratos, getting drawn into the Kallistratos - Asterius conflict along the way. Lucien Bladeborn was voted the "Strongest Supporting Character" of *The Crimson Mountains* by the players.

## Activities in *The Crimson Mountains*

Lucien is initially introduced as "The Mutual Friend", when he anonymously makes contact with Kairos Kallistratos in the village of Blackridge.

Lucien reveals his true identity to Kairos when they meet at his vineyard in Targe. He reintroduces Kairos to his long-lost sister Zenia. Zenia reveals that she & Lucien are in love, despite Zenia's arranged marriage into the Andronikus family.

Lucien later comes out of retirement to become a commander of Thane Nilos Kallistratos' Crimson Mountain Company. He participates in Operation Straton Freedom, the showdown at the Astrologist's Tower, and the Battle of Stoneshade, helping his beloved's family defend Blackwall Hold from Mikael Asterius' attempted coup.

After the simultaneous revolution in Targe led to the destruction of House Andronikus, Bladeborn & Zenia officially married.

## Post-*Crimson Mountains*

In 547 ACR, the newly minted Republic of Targe elected their first governor. Lucien was popular, perceived as a hero by the people, and reluctantly accepted the job.

Controversy arose due to Bladeborn's marriage to Zenia Kallistratos, and therefore direct association with the ruling family of Tirrenor's Blackwall Hold. Some saw it is putting the nobles right back in charge, but Lucien's image as a legend and folk hero won out.

Along with the great writer Cervantes, Lucien helped to write & ratify Targe's new constitution. This included the founding of the Senate which gave common people representative government. Cervantes became the first speaker of the Senate. Under Bladeborn's rule, Targe was brought back to order & found new prosperity.
Iron Keep

**The Iron Keep** is a castle within the city of Stoneshade, the current seat of House Kallistratos, and the Thanes of Blackwall throughout the last 250 years.

The Iron Keep was first built by the Mountain Men, but after it was largely destroyed by Darion Basilius III's armies in 303 ACR, the keep was rebuilt, expanded, fortified, and given the name.

## Parts of the Keep

### Grand Foyer

Atop the grand staircase, one meets the doors to the Iron Keep's grand foyer, a room utilized for banquets, coming-of-age ceremonies, marriages, and coronations.

### Rookery

In the highest part of the Keep's east tower, the rookery lies. The rookery is where the Owl Postal Service of the Keep lies, and is also the office of Inquisitor Caius.

### King's Ridge

The Iron Keep is partially carved into a mountain, and high atop this mountain is a series of stone tombs carved out for the Thanes of Blackwall dating back to the first Thanes of House Straton.
Anita

Anita is a strange, somewhat psychotic senior that is a serial killer. Anita is the secondary Antagonist of Anita and Robert's House of Horrors.

## Background

Nothing is known about her past, but it is known that she has a husband named Robert, a creature trapped in her basement, and a strong taste for classical music.
Vassili Cartel

The **Vassili Cartel** is a prominent criminal organization operating in the Vassili region of northeast Bruxia, including the city of Pox Vassili.

The syndicate is famous for its ganjadil trade, as it is the largest supplier to the nation of Tirrenor, as it smuggles the drugs across the border of Sea March and Blackwall Hold.

Since the start of the Bruxian civil war, the Vassili cartel has become a violent party in the conflict, carving out its own turf independent of the crumbling government. It is one of the main factions combated in the Vassili region by the armies of House Poxviq.

## Activities in *The Crimson Mountains*

The Vassili Cartel was mentioned in the *Crimson Mountains* campaign, where Baron Ferris Alexius of Nubardum outlined them as a major threat.

Roc of Ironside sighted members of the cartel about to do a deal with members of Sycotha's criminal gang, revealing that the two organizations had a business relationship behind-the-scenes. It is likely the Vassili Cartel played a role in Sycotha's ascension in the Stoneshade underworld.
The Crimson Mountains - Episode 9

This page is a plot journal covering the ninth session of *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, played on 5/8/16.

This was the epic penultimate episode for the campaign, as multiple storylines came to a conclusion and the stage was set for the climactic Battle for Stoneshade.

In Stoneshade, Thane Nilos prepared the city for siege against Asterius' forces, and gathered allies. He met The Condor on common ground, had an epic confrontation with Archon Plexipus, and brought together House Reinhold forces, the Gold Legion, and the Crimson Mountain Company to defend the city in his name.

In Targe, Kairos faced the Thaness, and the Chasm enacted their final coup d'etat by rising, burning, looting, and bombing half the city to the ground.

Meanwhile, Ser Darius Straton accompanied the Crimson Mountain Company and the Order of Lancers at the Astrologist's Tower, where he was finally reunited with his daughter Eliza. The showdown at the tower saw Darius, Bladeborn, and Barrish confront and do battle with Sons of Aquinas forces, concluding with Vredesbyrd's final sacrifice.

*GM's note: This session was pure, role-playing bliss.*

Previous Session: *Episode 8*

Next Session: *Episode 10*
Castle Severis

**Castle Severis**, named after historical figure Severis Andronikus, is a massive palace located in Targe.

It is the political center of the Republic of Targe. Governor Lucien Bladeborn & his wife Zenia Kallistratos reside there.

## *The Crimson Mountains* campaign (546 ACR)

The Castle was the seat of House Andronikus, but was bombed and raided by followers of the Chasm in the **Revolution of Targe**.

Thaness Rana Andronikus was killed in the insurrection, and all members of House Andronikus were annihilated, ending their dynasty.

The castle's courtyard was punctuated by a massive bronze statue of Severis Andronikus, the castle's builder 100 years ago, whose ego could not be contained by the castle alone. During the raid it was toppled, and eventually melted down into building materials for the Senate roundhouse.
Night Terror Laa-Laa

Night Terror Laa-Laa is one of the antagonists of FNATL 4: The Last Chance.

## Appearance

Night Terror Laa-Laa is in an even more tattered state then her v.1 Counterpart. She now has long, Silver endoskeleton claws extending from her hands, and various tangles of wires located around her body. Half of the costume is torn of on her top upper right leg and bottom lower left leg, and the front of her left foot is torn, revealing the endoskeleton. She still has a large tip in her torso, but it seems as if something was pulled out of her body, as a mess of wires are inside of the rip. She has two endoskeleton segments on each of her shoulders, each with a Laa-Laa v.2 head, with some sort of damage. She also has a bare v.2 endoskeleton head on her right arm center segment with tiny wires outside of it's lower jaw. It appears to be a Laa-Laa v.2 Endo, but this is just a theory. Her eyes are also a glowing blood red and her teeth have been modified into a sharper looking variant.
The Crimson Mountains - Episode 5

This page is a plot journal covering the fifth session of *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, played on 2/28/16.

This episode saw the first major battle sequence of the campaign, as Platoon XIII led by Lt. Darius Straton led the charge to take back Ironside Mine from the barbarian warlord Ourea.

In Stoneshade, Thane Nilos oversaw the commencement of operations of the Crimson Mountain Co., and met with Archon Plexipus to strike a deal between the crown and the Creed.

And in Targe, a revolution began as Tyrusz ventured into The Colony and allied with the rebel Cervantes to begin the movement known as "The Chasm"

Previous Session: *Episode 4*

Next Session: *Episode 6*
Kain The Conqueror

**Kain "The Conqueror" Kallistratos** was a former Thane of Blackwall, who instigated the Second Yuricaz War. He allied with forces of Sea March & the Bruxian Foreign Legion to assault and conquer the city of Yanama, and the last lands of the Yurican Kingdom with it.

His firstborn son, Kain Kallistratos II, took over his seat upon his death in 535 ACR.

Kain I is the grandfather of Kairos Kallistratos, Thane Nilos Kallistratos II, Zenia Kallistratos, Olliva Kallistratos, and Orinn Kallistratos.
Roc of Ironside

**Roc of Ironside** is a former blacksmith's apprentice from the village of Ironside, where he was trained by his grandfather Bernard. Roc's future is in question after his village was raided and destroyed by a mountain clan.

Roc is one of the main player characters in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.

## Memorable Quotes

* "No throwing knives in the house!" - to Bernard, in the midst of a barbarian raid - session 1.
Roots and Wings Wikia

## Welcome to the Roots and Wings Wiki

Character and story information for "Roots and Wings," a four-generation BONES fanfiction published on fanfiction.net.

## About 'Roots and Wings'

"Roots and Wings" is my interpretation of Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan, characters from the television show BONES, and the life they build together. It is based on the characters as they were written in Seasons 1-7 and none of the events that take place on the show after season eight happen in my world. This happy-ever-after story is told in a nonlinear fashion, and jumps from place to place in their timeline, and that of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is a work of fanfiction and as such, I don't own the characters who've appeared on the tv show or the storylines and history borrowed from such, nor am I profiting or intending to profit from them. The story is a labor of love, over three years in the making, and this Wiki is created for reference and background.

## Pages

* Family Tree
* Characters
* Chapter Chronology and Synopsis
* Headcanon and Fancasting
* Fanart Fanvids Photo Prompts
* Other Chapters Affiliated with Roots & Wings

* Questions and Answers

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Grandpa Bernard

**Bernard of Ironside**, better known as **Grandpa Bernard** (lived 477-546 ACR), was a well-known blacksmith in Ironside Village.

Bernard was a non-player character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign, and notably the first named character to die in that campaign.

Bernard is the grandfather of player character Roc of Ironside, who served as his apprentice. In his past, Bernard had lived through the Barbarian Uprising of 492, though he saw much of his family murdered in the conflict. He was a freeholder, meaning he was an independent contractor who owned his own small piece of land. He looked like a rugged Wolf Blitzer.

## Activities in *The Crimson Mountains*

### Session 1

Old man Bernard was taking up a contract with House Reinhold for a large order of scythes at his small smithy in Ironside. Roc, his grandson and apprentice, wished to leave Ironside and move on to better things, but Bernard shot him down, saying he has not proved himself as a man, and it was his responsibility to carry on the traditions of his family who had resided in Ironside for generations.

Later, the village was violently attacked in the night by a clan of the men of the mountains. Roc found his way to Bernard, who sent Roc to Stoneshade to find help and defend the village, giving him his deceased father's bowie knife as a parting gift. Bernard then armed himself by dual-wielding two farming scythes and single-handedly held off a group of barbarians, killing many in the process. However, he could not withstand them for long and died heroically after being filled with arrows and executed at point-blank range by the barbarian warlord Ourea.

## Memorable Quotes

* "Now go! Let the legend come back to life!" - parting words with his grandson Roc before his heroic death.
Tye

**Tye** is a young orphan boy living in Stoneshade's foreign quarter, approximately the age of ten.

Little is known of Tye, besides the fact that he is a Stoneshade native and he has long had ties to the Thieves' guild, where he maintains a neutral position between the gangs of Sycotha and Russell. He is also known for his foul mouth and biting language, and his friendship with the thief Cyrill.

Tye is a non-player character in *The Crimson Mountains* campaign.

## Activities in *The Crimson Mountains*

### Episode 1

Tye appeared first in Episode 1, where he was present at Hilde's hospital when it was investigated by the Druids Azariah and Obediah. There, he pick-pocketed Obediah's hand crossbow, with assistance from his friend Cyrill.

### Episode 3

In Episode 3, Roc of Ironside encountered Tye when he arrived in Stoneshade. Tye helped out Roc by telling him of current events and sending him to Hilde's hospital for help with his infected foot. Later, he met Roc when he awoke from surgery, making fun of his peg-leg and recommending him to Sycotha to look for work.
High Temple of Tagrimus

**The High Temple of Tagrimus** was one of the High Temples of the Creed of the Five Gods, located in the city of Stoneshade within Blackwall Hold.

In *The Cimson Mountains* campaign, the tower was destroyed after multiple explosions in the Battle of Stoneshade.

As of 553 ACR & *The Final Will* campaign, the High Temple is being rebuilt in Ft. Nubardum by order of Baron Ferris Alexius.

Being one of the High Temples, the Temple of Tagrimus was one of the major religious sites in the Creed. It is the political and economic home of the Creed in the region, and puts on the largest services for the public in the hold. Moreover, it is the training center for the training of Druids in the Creed, as well as their home. Initiates spend two years of training at the facility to become Druids and devote their life for the gods.

The High Temple was home to the Archon Plexipus, considered to be the modern personification of the god Tagrimus. The Temple is built in honor specifically of Tagrimus, the god of death, economy, mountains, and the patron god of Blackwall Hold. However, devotees of the creed worship all five of the gods equally.

Behind closed doors, the Temple is also a secret center of the Order of Acolytes, a secret order of militarily-trained druids which serve as agents for the Archon.

## Destruction

In the Battle for Stoneshade, Tyrusz led a detachment of his forces to assault the tower in an attempt to kill Archon Plexipus and his followers. Meanwhile, the city was under siege by Mikael Asterius' forces. While the Chasm did battle with the Acolytes within the tower, the structure was bombarded by explosive rounds from Asterius' trebuchets. The tower was decimated in the battle, and collapsed for good after a bomb was set off by Tyrusz from within the temple.

## Notable Known Members

* Kairos Kallistratos, a.k.a. Druid Obediah, the elder brother of Thane Nilos Kallistratos and former member of the Order of Acolytes. Left the tower and the acolytes behind, later causing the Tower's downfall.
* Archon Plexipus, the Archon of the temple. Responsible for carrying out the will of the gods and setting the Temple's mission, as well as commanding the Order of Acolytes in the region and serving as the major political head of the Creed. Dresses in face paint representing a corpse and extravagant black & gold cloaks to represent his connection with the god Tagrimus.
* Vicar Primus, a large balding bureaucrat and Vicar, the leading logistical leader of the Temple and member of the Creed at large's legislative body.
* Viscount Thaddeus, the public contact and face of the temple in the city of Stoneshade, gives massive sermons at daily services.
* Druid Azariah, longtime member of the Order of Acolytes.
* Druid Joakim, a young agent of the Order of Acolytes.
* Druidess Hepzibah, a veteran member of the Order of Acolytes.
* Shaman Varinius, a traveling shaman of the Creed.
Ajni

**Ajni** of the White Vine & Red Heel clans is a young Yurican homemaker. Charged with taking care of her handicapped father, Unimari the Scroll-Keeper. Sister of Unish.

Ajni is known to be a proud and resolute woman wise beyond her years, due to the quick growth necessitated by her harsh upbringing during the Bruxian civil war.
Gold Legion

**The Gold Legion** is a private military company based in the Barony of Nubardum, in southern Blackwall Hold.

The founders and leaders of The Gold Legion are Baryck & Gerith Alexius, members of House Alexius, who founded the rapidly-growing company in 538. The company was named by Gerith and flies a golden griffin to represent diligence and freedom. The unit is entirely comprised of volunteer soldiers which the legion prides itself on as one of its core tenets: "freedom to choose and carve one's own destiny".

The Legion acts as a traveling free company, led by a main band under Baryck Alexius. Beyond Baryck are multiple bands led by sub-commanders the legion calls centurions. These centurions are independent contractors in their own right but also take orders from command on prominent jobs.

## Recent Activities (546 ACR)

The Gold Legion is known to have a prominent contract from Baron Ferris Alexius to police the border between Nubardum hold and Bruxia, where they guard the border and manage refugees, while attempting to stop smugglers and criminal organizations like the Vassili Cartel and the Birchmen. The Centurion who leads the border patrol is Ser Manly Kobar.

The Legion lobbied with Kain Kallistratos to earn the contract which was awarded to the Sons of Aquinas to battle mountain barbarians in the region, so Baryck sent one of his centurions, Tolmend Oklend, with his band to the city of Stoneshade in order to provide business competition for the large SOA force. They are currently seeking any contract available to them to keep it out of the SOA's hands.

The Legion continues making significant money from contracts battling the Birchmen in Nubardum hold, as they are hired by Baron Alexius and other minor nobles. This has made them a sworn enemy of the Birchmen, who have staged barbaric attacks such as beheadings and flaying of Legion personnel to intimidate the company into refusing contracts on them.

## Known Members

Commander

* Baryck Alexius

Tribune (Second-in-command)

* Gerith Alexius

Centurions (Unit Commanders)

* Tolmend Oklend
* Ser Manly Kobar
* Blane Hallurgard
* Rylon Ptolemy

Legionnaires

* David (former)