Alshifa Rebellion

2054 HE - 2060 HE

Autumnre 5 - 26 2060.

The rebellions began from the election of a human council woman to the elder council, claiming that she had no authority and no knowledge of the area. Councilwoman Ayaan Mareketh, was publicly denounced by the entire city of Khalid, who held protest throughout the entirety of her short term on the council. She was found dead in her chambers, poisoned by the venom of a greater basilisk. Her subordinates blamed her death on the Mayor of Khalid, who is stripped of title and exiled from the region. While their family is stripped of name entirely, now bearing the surname Sands. The mayor had two direct children, both who went under the watch of the the mayor's ward Itstli Sands. They are treated as second class citizens by the non-yaun-ti of the city and tempers begin to rise.

There is armed conflict with the Itstli and the Governor as she amasses a following of Yaun-Ti, she is only stopped by a temporary truce stating that they will give them the city of Aljabal. The rebellion continues to get more traction with those of the Yaun-TI who are not true purebloods (can not pass for more humanoid) and they continue to amass a full army. Whispers about a way to force the Yaun-Ti Abominations, a name they received from the more humanoid, into either a human form or give their oppressors their affliction. They begin a search in time with the Governor for this supposed treasure.

A six year long conflict that comes to its head as a group of researchers and mercenaries are sent on a mission to find a some lost treasure in the desert for the Governor of the region.

## Winter 2020 Campaign:

### Book 1: Journey to Alwaed Almaksur

The city of Rawili is run by the council, the mayor, and finally the leader of Alshifa. It has been many a jumping off points for those who dare to explore the desert seeing that it sits at the end of most trade routes. In the bars, dives, and map rooms adventurers plan their final journeys across the sands. Most hope that it won't be the beginning of a terrible end, though those who have lived through the changes of season and landscapes know those unaccustomed will find no safety among the inner circle. Duke Lorraine and Eckhart the Third are awaiting in behind the doors of Hooker & Blow's Hush Room with Governor Solkas' money. Many relics await across the towns border, and even more in the temples. What will our adventures do with all this opportunity and knowing what they do about their real motives.

### Book 2: Dirty Tricks and Rainy Days

The troupe has found themselves in the desert and have met some of the local fauna that call it home. After a stringent battle with a bulette they took to the rocky clearing, from here they could see a small oasis on the horizon. In accordance to their map this oasis would be closer to the next step and the lands within. When they finally arrived, the town seemed barren and empty, the pool of water held out here filled with a fungus, the people long since departed. A quick once over revealed this town to be a sacrifice to a brutal rebellion, bandits having cleared the yaun-ti out and continued their journey across. Though the rebellion is not the first thing on everyone's mind, their goal still to get into the heart of Alshifa. The problem with the uncharted lands, and the heart to be specific, is there are no direct land marks that help discern how far you've truly gone. The group had made good headway in their first journey. Hopefully fortune smiles on them a second time, though with the smell of water hanging in the dry air it may not be all in the best interest. A clue to Viper's Pass may lead them to what they hope is a true way in...

### Book 3: Ruins of Makan Alshifa Mukhfi

The group has made it into the temple along with a lizard-folk gentleman by the name of Remiel. As they explore the ruins they found a small respite in an off-shoot chamber. Here they group rest knowing that what they truly desire may be found deeper into the cambers itself. The murals on the walls tell a story of great triumph, but what awaits our heroes as they get to the heart of the ruin? Something has been reported to be living in here, maybe it was just a rumor..

### Book 4: Archives and Rebels

The group has run around the old temple and after fighting what may have been a losing battle they are now out in the desert, saved only by a favor owe. They've met Coucilwoman Alnna Khibin out here and after a discussion of where to go next so they can stay ahead of their pursuers. They have gained many books, and maybe revealed a secret hidden in the mountains. But will they share this knowledge? Only time and mistakes will let them know. If they decide to speak to the rebels and find out what their true rebellion is actually for.

### Book 5: Protector & Secrets

Delving deep below the city of Aljabal the gang has found another room of statues along with barrels marked with the symbol of Mukhifi. Inside one of the barrels was a scared Sorren, which the gang sent back towards the surface. As the group goes deeper in they may gain more knowledge of the historic past of Alshifa.

Speaking with a Demi-God brought them a promise to kill Sorren, but not to stop the plan he had already put in place. As they escaped out of the tunnels, they found their Councilwomen guide bleeding out and their friend Julio was left dead in the caves. Once they got up to the surface, they found their library on fire, the dark house of whispers sitting untouched, and the lights in the citadel burning into the night. They quickly put out the fire of the employing the water treatment systems within the library and rushes towards the Citadel of Fangs. Inside the citadel they find Mr. Grey, and his entourage of Corruption, and this weird little gang of six “freedom” fighters.

Fighting their way through the defense of the oppression, they manage to knock out the Champion Red. They kill the Assassin Grey. The wizard… is stabbed… to death… When they finally get clear of all the rubble and danger, they take the time to figure out what all is happening.

Grey and Red were told to acquire the daughter of the Governor and bring her head to the Governor to end the rebellion. Their plan was simple, the Sleeper’s Poison, one dose lasts a few hours, a vial will cause one to go into a deep slumber awaken only by the venom of the slumbering basilisk, the source of the poison. Sorren had planned all of this out, but he may have already been dealt with.

In the distance as the group hashes out their next plan, a bell tolls from the high towers of the fortress.

### Book 6: Paradise Lost

The bells of the fortress ring loud throughout Aljabal, the Citadel is filled with confusion, water spills from the steps of the library, and the gates lay open. Who attempts to lay siege to the city? What is our adventures plan? They have all the pieces to solve their mystery, and they have the pieces put in place to maybe find a cause that the rebels and the governor can agree on. In our final attempts to save the State of Alshifa from slipping either into chaos or into the hands of someone stable enough to rule.