þ Characters and Personalities in Recent and Present Campaigns The following sections detail characters of PC and npc status that have been in past and present adventures. 1) Summary Report Character [ Type ] Status Class Location / Notes Anil Vaidia NPC Alive Diplomat Donora Aren Solest NPC Alive Noble Maren City, Marentia Ayddar Nylykerka NPC Alive Diplomat Thaliba Balrog PC2NPC Alive Warrior Adventure Duty Ben'dar PC Alive Warrior Adventure Duty Bertram PC2NPC Dead Fighter Killed in Clima Caladan PC2NPC Alive Wizard Adventure Duty Chion PC Alive Sailor ADventure Duty Cholan PC2NPC Alive Sailor Sivas, Retired Corz Jevan NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Damon PC2NPC Alive Sailor Adventure Duty Dax Walling NPC Alive Diplomat With the Helva Diana Qualres NPC Alive Diplomat With the Shurikalese Dias NPC Dead Traitor Killed on Clima Eri Chandris NPC Alive Diplomat With Kolari people Eti Zakel NPC Alive Diplomat Aratad Confederacy Farseeker PC Alive Warriro Adventure Duty Feli, Ackbar NPC Alive Diplomat Chunrey Gord Jezak NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Jaaska NPC Alive Barmaid Sivas, Marentia Jordi PC Alive Diplomat Adventure Duty Kartz, Matta NPC Alive Diplomat With the R'hiselka Kasha PC2NPC Alive Merc Adventure Duty Kalhgon PC2NPC Alive Dwarf Whereabouts unknown Kaylle PC2NPC Alive Scholar Malnon, Marentia, Retired Kirz, Oolas NPC Alive Diplomat Katai Maros II NPC Alive King Maren City, Marentia Marta Valnon NPC Alive Noble Maren City, Marentia Mator NPC Dead Priestess Killed on Clima Mer Jozak NPC Alive Diplomat With the Robari Navigashu Navirmar NPC Alive Diplomat Vahear Neva NPC Alive Archer Wild Forest, Retired Nil Spaar NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Norda Proi NPC Alive Diplomat Lemasa Pov Makki NPC Alive Diplomat Katai Rajwani Amin NPC Alive Diplomat Lemasa Ris Zablin NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Rua Xavier NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Sava NPC Alive Princess Wild Forest Seyed Ayda NPC Alive Sailor Sivas City, Marentia Shah Qasir NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Sharmon, Goins NPC Alive Diplomat Teos Shirzen NPC Dead Priestess killed on clima Suresh Nambler NPC Alive Spy Sivas, Retired Spy Takor Valnon NPC Alive Noble Maren City, Marentia Thig PC Alive Sidh Mu Adventure Duty Timon NPC Dead Wizard Killed on clima Trembyl PC Alive Wizard Adventure Duty Triest NPC Dead Warrior Killed in Sivas Trom, Zenakhis NPC Alive Diplomat Fomoria Troyis Zing NPC Alive Diplomat With the Kll'Maun Tuon Vaeth NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Unali PC Alive Ninja Adventure Duty Valgor PC2NPC Dead Noble Killed in Clima Mission Varange PC2NPC Alive Sidh Mu Whereabouts unknown Varo NPC Alive Unknown Whereabouts unknown Wi, Abzyon NPC Alive Diplomat Location unknown Xian PC Alive Wizard Adventure Duty Z'leyra PC Alive Healer ADventure Duty Zerona NPC Dead Priestess Killed on Clima Zenon Akat NPC Alive Diplomat Goidan Type - NPC - Non-player character class PC - Character class person run by actual player PC2NPC - PC character turned to NPC for various reasons Dead - 15 [2 PC2NPC, 13 NPC] PC2NPC - 8 PC - 9 NPC - 29 Total - 61 2) Supporting Characters Character [ Type ] Status Class Location / Notes Pogo & Ventrius Dog Alive Companion With Thig [Firesnake] Pet Alive Companion With Caladan Tikii Pet Alive Companion With Cholan Fisher King Pet Dead Companion Killed on Clima [Shadow Creature] ??? Alive Mystery Clima Mountain [Eagle] Pet Alive Companion With Z'leyra Tef'wo Horse Alive Companion With Ben'dar [Climans] - 40+ NPC Alive Prisoners Captured on Clima [Climans] -150+ NPC Dead Fighter Killed on Clima 3) Detailed Character Information / Summaries Anil Vaidia [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Donara] Anil was one of the first to be captured by the Climans in their political plot. He is the 3rd ranking diplomat in the land and has a great deal of skills dealing with Salaqi problems so Climans captured him for these skills. The climans tortured him for days to gain his loyalty but refused to do so until he was thrown in a prison cell to be rescued by the party. After Clima he returned to Donara quickly to report the actions of Clima. Duke Aren Solest [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren City Marentia] Duke Aren was a simple middle level noble in the royal ourt in Maren. He served quietly dealing with military affairs and seretly serving as head of the Marentia Intelligence Service. The Climans however forced Duke Valnon to frame Duke Aren for crimes he did not do - crimes of treachery and treason to his country. Duke Aren had no choice but to seek out the truth. In doing so he learned it may involve the climans. He selected Unali to help him get aboard the Wave Dancer to head to Clima secretly while the authorities searched for him with a high reward. Once close friends with the King now a enemy of the state. ON Clima he joined the mission with the party. After the successful completion of the mission he was able to return with evidence of the false crimes. Especially he was able to show his loyalty when he returned Mara Valnon to her father Duke Valnon. The King lifted all charges and again he was a frined of the state and king. In the three months since he was instrumental in helping to capture 8 climan spies with paperwork the party returned home with. He was also able to expand his intelligence operations on Clima to overlook their reaction to the party's actions. He woul again try to go quietly among noble society to keep a low profile in his duty in intelligence. Diplomat Ayddar Nylykerka [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Thaliba] The climans knew the pirates of Porta and the Thaliban forces would make a great ally so they captured Ayydar early on. Once rescued he returned home quickly only to discover he was no longer in high standing. He was replaced as a diplomat due to failures. In reality Portan pirate leadership put leverage on the Thalibans to dismiss him when one of their Pirate gang bosses (the 2nd ranking one) was not returned with the party. The pirate prince was captured and was in the Mountain but the party seemed to have forgot who he was. He would never return to Porta and as a result the pirate gangs were upset. Balrog [PC2NPC/Alive/Warrior/Adventure] Not much is known on the history of Balrog but in the last 4 months the party has gained some information about him. He is skilled in the Short Sword and seems a good fighter. He also seems to have experience in horses and wagon trains as he was easilly able to operate the prison wagon on Clima. During the 3 months after Clima Balrog spent alot of time alone but working with local stagecoach service companies. Note: Halle Martinez a old player of mine for over 20 years runs this character off and on via ICQ and email. But with his schedule he is mostly in NPC mode. He is a very experienced player and GM of many games. Ben'dar [PC/Alive/Warrior/Adventure] The first the party saw of Ben'dar was tied up on the floor of Cloud Base about to be killed in a evil ritual to tie the power of the Elemental staff pieces together once and forever. The party saved him in the nick of time. He was also helpful in the big final battle in the crown room. Since then the party has befriended Ben'dar learning he is from the Zen'da plains central tribes. He is a trained warriors in the use of horses, spears and archery as most horsemen on the plains are. As part of his treasure from the Climan mission during the 3 months he setup a ranch for horse breeding and training a dozen or so miles outside Maren city. In his first 3 months he was able to staff the ranch and gain some initial horses to start the operation which should see its first profit in 2 years. At the end of the 3 months the ranch almost runs itself and he seeks adventure again and maybe homesick for his people. Note: Ben'dar is played by Chris Wells. Bertram Forester [PC2NPC/Dead/Fighter/killed in Clima] A rugged mountainer that was very suspicious of just about everyone especially Xian and Aren. He had problems dealing with the party due to this and left the party twice to on his own in the mission. The party later learned the next morning he left for the last time he died in some mysterious way in a local Shimana military barracks. His body was diverted to the Wave Dancer. Note: Greg Reid played him for a couple years in the PBEM but he did not seem to understand the mechanics (or liked them) of the P&P system. As a result he clashed with the party and the GM. He was dealt with though not by the GM but by other mysterious methods (a party member?). Caladan aka Sundancer [PC2NPC/Alive/Wizard/Adventure] A Zen'da human wizard. He wears black boots, gloves, leather armor, and a nice brown cloak. He switches from a leather hat to a metal helmet depending on his mood. He has demonstrated himself as a Wizard. It seems his speciality is Fire Magic. He has a Firesnake as a pet which tends to stick around him on his shoulders. He carries a bit of dignity with him that others can see. It turns out through conversations on the ship a couple have found out that he is the 3rd son of the tribal chief making him of high station in his people. But since he is the 3rd son he has the right to leave and do quests like this, especially when he wants to leave and get out of the tribal politics. In the 3 months after Clima he has settled and build a nice log cabin home in a small forest between the plains and mountains north of Maren. The forest is only about 15 square miles but is home to a group of people who have lived there for some time. During the 3 months he spent time ridding the forest of bandits and creatures that have preyed on the people there for some time. Doing so he has become their unoffical protector. Note: Tom Crockett was the person to play this character for about 2 years before it turned to NPC status. He is around but not as often as he once was on my BBS. Chion "Blades" [PC/Alive/Sailor/Adventure] Chion dresses in a light cloak, boots and seems to dress like a sailor. His homeland is far to the east in Katal. On introduction to the party Chion performed some erratic and odd actions that many thought he was insane but later found him to be a reliable party member. He seems fond of using a Sai weapon with little but useful magic when needed. He has demonstrated some magics including Time powers, Teleport and Invisibility. During the 3 months after Clima he was only seen the first few days and then he disappeared. He would return on the last week before the adventure #2 begins. Note: Marcel Liberty continues to play this active character. Cholan Dnkh [PC2NPC/Alive/Sailor/Sivas Marentia] He wears boots, gloves and light clothing of a sailor. He prefers to use the Axe in combat. He carries Tikil his ferret which has gotten into mischief at times. During the Climan mission he was severely wounded by a Firehound when his hand was virtually destroyed. When the party left Caladan placed him in a sleep trance so he would not age or be more hurt during the voyage home. Once home healers and the best healers with Regeneration was used to help his hand. But even with their great skills his hand was still damaged enough the hand still shakes and has nerve damage though it is regrown. As a result Cholan has decided to retire from being on missions and be with his girlfriend a dancer in a Sivas Tavern. During the 3 months he surcombed to drinking alot but staying with his girlfriend. Damon would later help him by giving him a job on his merchant ship as a deck hand. Note; Character was played by Burton Choinski but Burton just got too busy and could not play so his character turned to NPC. He'll be retired at this point from gaming. Corz Jevan [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Corz was always a happy go lucky diplomat who liked to setup treaties with neighbor nations in Bhamotin. He was captured due to his open nature easily by the Climans. When rescued by the party he was a active fighter to help in the cause. While on one of the Warships helping Z'leyra he was killed in battle. Damon [PC2NPC/Alive/Sailor/Adventure] A sailor from Vahear who has been around in many places. He does not dress any special other than your average sailor. Not much is known on his past but folks get an air about him being sneaky as if he has been known to be a pirate. He fits in well with that mystique it seems. During the climan mission he helped as a fighter and to secure the climan warships and merchant ship for departure. On return to home he thought about no longer going on quests and missions but when he was given the Climan merchant ship he spent the 3 months cleaning it up and setting up a merchant operation of cargo transport. After a few sea of tear failures that was too costly he found his niche when he setup alliances with towns around Lake Sivas and now sails the lake to earn some nice profit for his crew and himself. He is now at the point he can leave the ship to his crew and if need be to Cholan to take control for a while. Note: Bob Eldred aka Nomad (get it - Damon?) played this character in various adventures over about 9 years. When he got married and had a family his role playing declined but I still am in touch with him. I continue his character for that purpose. Dax Welling [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With the Helva] While the Helva have no need for a real diplomat he was captured because he has influence with his people. He is a leader of a sub group among them. He belonged to a secret group of warriors as well. While with the party he found that combat was not fo rhim and began to shy away from it to the point of avoiding battle and bloodshed. Diana Qualres [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With the Shurikal] Little is known about her and her duties with her people. She was captured for some purpose but she was too quiet to tell why during questioning. She returned home quickly and news of her was not heard from again. Dias [NPC/Dead/Traitor/Killed on Clima] Dias was a Climan sleeper agent for 5 years in Sivas when he was called to duty. When the Marentians learned of a possible climan threat he joined the first of 3 groups to head to Clima. There with the group of Marentians he betrayed them and they were all killed. He sent word back to Sivas he was captured and needed help to get out with important information. The Maretians sent the second party where in the "rescue" attempt they were also betrayed. By this time Suresh had learned of this and escaped with another Marentian spy. The spy would later be captured at the docks by a common patrol. But Suresh warned his supriors by his merchant contacts. But by then the 3rd group (the party) was formed and had left. This time Dias had "escaped" and was back with the 3rd party a hero o sorts. While on the way he poisoned fatally a climan pirate which would actually identify him. Once in Clima he tried to slip a note to a local merchant about the party to get help. But he was watched by a observant party member and the note was intercepted. Near the shore near Shimana city the party found Suresh their contact. But Dias at this point tried to either flee or kill suresh as suresh would surely know Dias's plot. Before suresh could flee (but was blocked by other party members unknowingly) Suresh recognized him. Dias harged Suresh but was thrown over a cliff by a desperate move and fell to his death. The party would learn of his treachery. Eri Chandris [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With Kolari people] Little was known during and after the Climan mission about Eri except he was a Kolari leader. He would spend the next few weeks trying to return home. Word after that was sketchy but eventually faded of his whereabouts. Eti Zakel [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Aratad] Eti was a skilled fighter with the sword and helped the party after his escape. But on returning home to his people he gave up his title as diplomat when he was forced out o the position by rivals who thought his capture was actually planned by him. Aren last heard he serves a local merchant house to do contracts. Farseeker [PC/Alive/Warrior/Adventure] A very powerful fighter. He does not dress fancy other than his gray gloves he keeps clean at all times. For thsoe who really know him, know his homeland to be from the Sarghunt controlled plains. His speciality is heavy weapons like the Great Sword, pike and battle axe. He prefers the great sword which swings in his arms like a light dagger. He wears chainmail when its not too oppresive in the heat. But even when he wears it he doesn't seem to sweat that much. He has been known to cut down enemy with one swing compared to 2-3 for most folks. Everyone that see him notices that he has excellent agility which gives him a slight advantage in combat. He has been with Xian for several past adventures. During climan battles he was at the point o near exhaustion and death due to the hundred plus soliders the party had to deal with. He was able to relax and regain his strength on returning home. Once home he spent the next 3 months training the military forces in the Sivan fortress where he gained a new military title. But after 3 months of constant drills and training even he needs a break to go on some wild adventure. Note: Ryan Torres one of my old time players going back over a decade has run this character over many adventures and many years. I communicate over the phone with him or in person his actions. Feli, Ackbar [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Chunrey] Ackbar in reality is a boisterous diplomat who likes to drink and enjoy himself. But once he was captured in a ploy by what he thought was friends turned himself more inner and depressed. Once rescued his survival instinct took over and he helped to slay a few climan guards. But once back on the mainland he paid for passage home with help of Marentia. During that trip he drank himself to almost near death for the sorrow and depression. When he got to his home nation he refused to serve after giving his full report and now serves as a citizen among others. Duke Aren's spies tell him that there may have been more to this depression than is knwon. If he gave secrets away or sold out his nation is unclear. It could be that another person with him was killed. But it is not known. Gord, Jezak [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Gord was a well trained speaker for the Bhamotin nation as a diplomat and fighter. But once rescued he helped the party side by side. In a pitch battle on one of the warships he was ambushed by a guard and slain before Z'leyra could get to him. His family and local rulers mourn his death as a hero and vows revenge on the Climans. Jaaska [NPC/Alive/Barmaid/Sivas] Suresh having been on Clima and Shimana for over a year found her to be remarkable. She was working in a local tavern as a bar maid. The tavern was used by the crossroads in the city by the local military so Suresh used her first as a tool to gain information. Slowly however he fell in love with her. Playing music for her on the beach Jaaska also fell in love with Suresh. After the party left the island he took a big risk and told her who he really was. She understood as she had been belittled by the climans she was happy to be able to leave the island. Her past was learned from Suresh to be a orphan when she was captured by a pirate ship. She suspects her mother was raped and then killed when she was just a baby. The only clue of her original home was a baby toy she still has that seems to be of Bhamotin design. She and Suresh would get married in sivas and attended by some of the party members. She now works in the tavern where Cholan's girlfriend works and makes a much better living. Jordi [PC/Alive/Diplomat/Aventure] Jordi was captured when he was working on a treaty for his people the Elves. He would eventually be found in the same prison the party liberated. He knew magic but due to wards placed on the prison cells he could not escape without the help of the party. He was surprised and shocked to see his girlfriend Neva with the party who had tracked him down as well. He was of great value during the battles to take Cloud Base by the party. The party did not know it at the time but his simple magic of concealing mist saved many in the party if not the entire party by blocking the lead priestess and her bodyguard from using the Elemental Staff against the party. During the trip home he befriended many of the other diplomats and spent time with Neva. At home on the 3rd day he got married to Neva in a ceremony attended by the entire party. But two days later he, Neva and Sava left Marentia to sail back to his home in the Wild Forest. What he did there is a bit unclear to the party but most were shocked to see him return alone without Neva. He finally arrived in Marentia in the last 5 days of the 3 months. Note: Jordi is played by Sergi Sallent. Kartz, Matta [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With the R'hiselka] Kartz was a bold and robust fighter that helped in back action (sentry or guard duty) in Cloud Base. He was only in one engagement and was wounded then but did not cower from that battle. He eventually returned to his people in a caravan. Kasha, Malradh ben [PC2NPC/Alive/Warrior/Adventure] A human fighter that has a small tan mid sized cloak. He wears Ring mail, metal helmet and has a banded shield with him. His speciality seems to be with horses. He speaks 6 languages from what he has stated and as such folks have determined that he may be a mercenary for hire. In fact after clima he would admit to being a hired merc for the highest bidder. But after his winfall of treasure he decided maybe that life isn't so desireable. He actually used his treasure for his clan across the border in Bhamotin In the end the person who was known to be greedy and out for the gold coin gave his gold away to help his people. But this was only learned by the party through rumors and no one speaks about it to embarass him. His special weapon is a magical mace that folks learned about during the final battle in Clima. Note; Kasha was played by Tim Falkenberg on the internet but he has disappeared not only from the PNP mailing list but everywhere it seems. Kalhgon [PC2NPC/Alive/Warrior/Unknown] The only dwarf member of the party did not stay with the party long. AFter the prison wagon was attacked and Varange freed by the party he left. He and Varange decided to go to the Lower World. The Dwarf said he would be there to help Varange but some in the party knew Varange could help himself. It was later rumored he left the party since he could not do well in combat as he thought (as most Dwarves tend to overcompensate). After he left Clima to the Lower World his current location is unknown. Note: Frank Torres played this character for a ever so brief time. Once his email started to bounce and never replied again I took his character out of the game. Kaylle [PC2NPC/Alive/Scholar/Malnon] Kaylle the Scholar of Legends and Myths was interested in joining the party as he secretly heard rumors of the magic and artifacts the climans had obtained. He never told the party this but in the end his knowledge of myth and other topics helped in a few tight spots. He even told of the history of the Elemental Staff which he was seeking as well but not for power but for knowledge. When he was captured at Clou Base by Gargoyles and almost eaten his desire for adventure was stolen from him. Since then he has decided schoarly interests are better than combat. He was given a library in Malnon to run and in the last 3 months has been ther studying its major works. Recently during the gargoyle encounter the party learns he has the ability to change into a black panther. In actuality his name is Kaeyll but everyone pronouces it as Kaylle. When asked why he left the safety of the royal academy/library he doesn't say a word. He was knwon to keep detailed records of the adventure on Clima. Some suspect he may write a book about the mission but with the request by the King to keep it secret it may take decades before it is ever published. Note: Kaylle was played by Lyman Hampton but got too busy to play anymore so had to leave the game on valid reasons. Kirz, Oolas NPC Alive Diplomat Katai back in Marentia he helped and coordinated with Aren (as a public figure not the head of the spy network) to capture 4 climan spies. But within 3 weeks he had to rush home when word came to him of some emergency back in Katai. Maros II [NPC/Alive/King/Marentia] King Maros aka the Reaver is known as a kind and just king for his people. Unlike other kings he gets out to the people and sees them. During such a trip he was kidnapped by Timon and was later rescued by Xian and Farseeker (among others). Fearful of a new climan threat he had no choice but to build up the military warships and supplies for a war he rather not deal with. After two failed recon teams in clima the third worked and when the party returned he lowered the military alertness. But in doing so he created a economic boom for military supplies and jobs. The people saw a win-win situation for them but never knew the threat that loomed over the horizon. The loss of the Marentian south fortress by the Climan flying warship was explained to be a raid by a L'p'nth raiding party with magics that took down the fort. No one seemed to have questioned this up to this day. The king seeing the success of the party gave each a private gift and reward. During the 3 months he spent time organizing the people for a typical hard winter and that used up alot of his kingly duties. Marta Valnon [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren City] Marta was your typical royal spoiled brat who crew up with a silver spoon. But once she was captured to use as a tool against her father, Duke Valnon, she learned the real world is far more harsh than she sees from her estate windows. She learned sympathy and empathy for others. She was not a active fighter as she had no combat skills but helped in a support role. Near the end she seemed to have become close friends with Unali and Aren. On returning home she decided that being rich and of noble birth is great but helping others is good as well. She is now known to help in local orphanages to help the kids in their education and help in economic fund raising. Mator [NPC/Dead/Priestess/Killed on Clima] Mator was the second in command of Cloud Base and did the day to day operations for the Climans. Her powers included Slime, Desert Powers and Destruction. She used those powers along with her bodyguard on Valgor (killing him in the slime) and Chion almost killing him in a desert whirlwind. She was eventually killed by Chion in her own office. Mer Jozak [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With the Robari] OF all the diplomats Mer was the most underestimated of the bunch. He helped the party but was secretly gathering information for his people. In at least one instant he eluded others and found important papers on how to create the magical jars the supernatural forces were kept in. This information would've been good for wizards in the future to hold hazardous materials. The only one not to be fooled was Aren who had his bags searched secretly. However Mer was a step ahead and fled the palace. He escaped on a merchant ship and was not seen again. Navigashu Navirmar [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Vahear] Turns out this diplomat was more a spokesman for the Vahear pirate groups than any official government diplomat. He returned home a small hero knowing that he escaped the evil climan pirates who kidnapped him. He also used some information he learned in observation to plan a new reign of the local pirates as Clima reacted to their base lose. Neva [NPC/Alive/Archer/Wild Forest] Neva had spent several years with Jordi and became close friends and even fell in love. When he was captured she learne of his possible location through bribes in Donara. Her family said she shouldn't go but she tracked him down using her skills as a tracker. She ventually ended up in Marentia trying to secret a boat to Clima when she heard about the mission to clima. She decided to join as a normal archer. She would end up with the party when they free Jordi and a reunion was happy. She was helpful in battles with her archery skills. She decided to marry Jordi twice once in Marentia and then in the Wild Forest. Sadly, with pleading by her family, something told to her by Lady Varo and her own reluctance to be a combantant she decided to stay in the Wild Forest to setup their future home and family. Nil Spaar [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Spaar was a active fighter in the climan mission. Even to the point of saving Kasha in one cargo area by a guard ambush. But the combat overwhelmed him when he was killed in battle. He was a brave fighter and diplomat who will be missed by his people as one of their core leaders. Norda Proi [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Lemasa] Once free he helped in rear guard position as sentry and guard but not a front line fighter. He and Kartz was only in one small battle when a guard tried to sneak past them at the stairs to one level. AFter Clima he returneed home with a secret Aren and his people never learned. That his local kinsmen were part of the people who were involved in the Red Anchor society in Lemasa to find a Elemental staff headpiece and guard it. Pov Makki [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Katai] In respected interrogation by Aren it was learned he was a small time diplomat for one of the Katai Houses. He was soon let go and rushed home back to Katai. Kajwani Amin [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Lemasa] Amin was the official head diplomat for the Lemasan people. Having some information he did help Marentian authorities but in the end left on a long sea trip back home that would take 2-3 months. Whether he returned to his island is not knwon. Ris Zablin [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] As with Spaar he was a good fighter but however died in a battle on Clima. As a Zen'dan he was only a tribal spokesman for his people as they do not have a true diplomacy corps as civilized nations. But he was a big leader in the warrior lodge for his tribe and knew many details of their battle strength. Which is why he was killed. Rua Xavier [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Little was known about him other than he was from Atler and served high in that society. He was killed in a battle on Clima in Cloud Base. Princess Sava [NPC/Alive/Princess/Wild Forest] If it weren't for the mysterious Asaghi summoned by the Priestess that captured Jordi that Sava may never have been found. In the past she served her elf family and clan as a princess and guide for her people. Back then over 200 years ago it was a different time. When the Asaghi attacked her home and killed many elves she was captured for study by him to learn her magics. She was well known and is still knwon for her skilled powers in healing, pain depletion (to the point of helping Cholan in his hand damage that may have saved him), divination (which also helped the party ins ome ways), Fascination and Sea Powers. With her great skill in Sea powers (which she used to help the Elf fleets) she sped the ship by almost double its speed with her magic. On returning home with Jordi she found herself 2 centuries out of place. For the next 3 months she would spend time re-learning her people and family she missed or never knew of. Her descendents and those she lost were there to help her. Seyed Ayda [NPC/Alive/Captain/Sivas City] Wave Dancer captain. He knows several languages and as such fits in well with intelligence operations for the King. HIs crew is fully trusted by the King and Captain to serve the goals of Marentia. He has been to a dozen or so countries in his operations. He escorted the party to Clima and infiltrated them onto the island. But having stayed in Shimana port the captain found the port being closed by the Climans for the mysterious festival (which was part of the Binding Ritual for the Elemental Staff to sap energy from the people on the island). He had no choice but to depart the island and return home. He had warned the party of this. When the party did get home he learned of this while on board a warship he was helping to restore for the upcoming (but stopped) war. He still serves to this day in military and social operations. Shah Qasir [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Shah was another brave fighter who helped the battle up to the last battle. There the bodyguard for the priestess used his staff to kill Shah with one strike of its power to demonstrate their power in hopes the party would surrender. There was no hope for healing him at this point. Sharmon, Goins [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Teos] Sharmon was a quiet person on the trip and on clima. He would not talk much about himself and kept to himself. He was let go and 7 months after the party got home Aren learns he returned home in Teos quicker than those going to Lemasa which showed he had some ability the others did not? This ability Aren is trying to investigate. Shirzen [NPC/Dead/Priestess/Killed on Clima] Shirzen was the Lead Priestess and Overlord of the entire Cloud base, its 3 warships, merchant ship and over 150 soliders. During her rule over the secret climan base she had to deal with the shadow creature killing her people and a rogue priestess bent on a mysterious shield spell. She died in the final climatic battle in the Throne Room. Her abilities were later learned to be Hatred (which she used on Chion), Choking Moisture (which she used to kill a diplomat) and she tabbled in Lichcraft as well. Suresh Nambler [NPC/Alive/Retire Spy/Sivas] Suresh had been on Clima for over 4 years serving as the Marentian operative there. He spent 1 full year in Clima city, 2 years in other parts and another year in Shiman city. There in Shimana he fell in love and would take Jaaska home to marry. In his duty as spy he uncovered many secret operations and plots the climans were planning including assinations in Bhamotin, Marentia and Iravoy. He would detail personal information on pirate groups and their leaders. Hist most important role came when the party needed his help. Due to the extreme nature of the plot and information he uncovered he left the city and joined the party. He was helpful to the party by use of his knwoeldge and combat skills. He finally was recalled by Aren for a good job and replaced by a new spy. Once he got married he decided to settle down. Publically he serves as a moneylender contract dealer but privately rumors have it he still helps Aren when called by him adn the intelligence service. Takor Valnon [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren] Duke Valnon had a real in the NE section of Marentia that had a large copper mine. He was never one to strive for more power or more show in the royal chamber. When the climans approached him and tempted him with this power he being a patriot refused. However the Climans kidnapped his own daughter, Marta, and forced him to do their bidding. For over 3 weeks he worked to provide information useful to the climans. Duke Valnon had no choice but to do so for her life. In order to defer suspicion away from himself as the Marentians slowly gained knowledge of this plot he framed Duke Aren a political rival but somewhat friend by false evidence and records. The king had no choice but to arrest Aren but he fled the country with the party. No one including Aren's own operatives knew at the time of Valnon's daughter being kidnapped or things may have been different. When Aren returned with Marta and other evidence Duke Valnon confessed to the crimes and was arrested as a traitor to his people. In the upcoming weeks Aren, Marta and even Unali and Kaylle would testify in the trial against Duke Valnon. Aren and Marta even went so far as to support him since they knew he was tricked to helping the enemy. Because of public outrage yet pleas by the noble class the judge had no choice but to act with swift but fair justice. After a month and a half of the trial he was sentenced to 4 months in prison and would have to have house arrest for 8 months. The king may interceded later to lower this sentence but this will make the people happy (though many called for his death) and help justice. Thig [PC/Alive/Sidh Mu/Adventure] A Sidh Magician faerry which dresses in leather, carries a small buckler. He uses the repeating crossbow and a small war staff (for his size). He has demonstrated use of invisiblity and insubstantialability. He also has used telepathic powers. He owns two dogs and they follow him without question. He has been with Xian on other adventures but is known as a loose cannon (as many faerry are) acting like a maverick on several occasions. But Xian just explains he does it as a show rather than anything to scare folks rather than true power. This shock and awe mode was seen on the trip to clima when he fed a piece of a pirates finger to his dogs. In fact this was not the case as it was a sleight of hand trick to scare the other pirates and party members. He cares for his dogs and would never feed him such inferior meat at least. In Marentia he kept to himself for the 3 months but was rumored to collect alot of natural magical items to build a supply or set of items. Its unclear as to which. Note: Thig is played by Wayne Richardson. I still talk to him and he runs his character as you see it in the game. It is a mix of my actions and his when he gets time. He is a local rock singer in a band so is very busy touring. Timon aka Ardain aka Childrest Zukov [NPC/Dead/Wizard/Killed on Clima] Xian's brother who turned evil from jealously of his father and Xian's relationship. He wanted power and as such started down thet road quickly. In one of his most recent dealings he tried to kidnap the King and place him in a time stasis until Xian and others stopped it only to have Timon escape. He is a known wizard that seems to use time powers to his strength. Three weeks before the party were to head to Clima Xian learned that Timon had gotten ship passage to Clima. Xian used his street contacts to learn that Timon may be involved in more ways and long term alliance with the climans for years. Xian knew Timon could be defeated with help and felt it was his obligation. He had a enchanted amulet made to prevent time powers on one person - himself. Meanwhile Timon helped the Climans in things the Marentians to this day do not knwo fully. When confronted in the final battle in the Crown Room Timon used his trap in the room (a time ward) to trap the party. Defeat of the party was clear. Till Xian used his amulet faking being frozen and attacked Timon. In a ambush Xian had no choice but to kill his own brother. Trembyl [PC/Alive/Wizard/Adventure] He is a wizard who dresses in a comfy robe. He uses what seems to be a modified arbalest (for his strength) that doesn't seem to be standard. He is a wizard that has shown talents in illusions and recently elemental magic. During the briefing he told Valnon he was from the Cerluean empire. He joined the party for adventure but did not realize his destiny was already in hand. For months before the adventure he had dreams every so often of flashes and images. It showed events that would take place and things he would need to do. Later when with Lady Varo he realized she was planting those dreams in him somehow to nudge him to clima. Being a powerful Elemental wizard she felt he and only he may be able to touch and deal with the Elemental Staff. Once Kaylle told of the Staff's history Trembyl was interested but not for power but for knowledge. Trembyl eventually found the staff in the final battle but within a short hour's time would turn it over to Lady Varo willingly. With that staff he knew he could've ruled the region with that single item but knew power would have corrupted his very nature. in Marentia during the 3 months he spent time training in his skills and magics to increase his ability. Note: Trembyl is played by Orion aka Paul Broman a long term friend from the '80s in cyberspace. He is now the head computer guy for a college down state so is busy but we talk enough via email and he reads the updates to give me actions for future updates enough to run him. He was also a table gaming player for years. Triest [NPC/Dead/Warrior/Killed in Sivas] A powerful fighter at least in stature standing 6 feet 7 and 220 pounds. He seems more muscle than brains but has shown intelligence in combat. No one knows of his homeland or his true nature other than a fighter. He uses a heavy crossbow and sword. He dressed in leather armor. When he returned home he worked for a local militia group to patrol a wharf district. One night while off duty and relaxed he was enticed to join a street gambling dice game. He had won several hands when he noticed he was being cheated. The two gamblers who were together unfournately ambushed Triest and stabbed him to death before he could react. The Thugs fled the scene but were later captured, tried and sentenced to death for murder (1 was hung while the other went to prison for hard labor for life). A senseless death that was unexpected and unfournate. GM: His attack was destined by the dice rolls. He was ambushed and the attackers got a instant deadly hit. There was little hope beyond that. Sad to see the character class npc killed as he was a long term npc in several games. But sometimes that's how fate is. Trom Zenakhin [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Fomoria] Trom did not help greatly but simply returned home to Xan where he told the rulers of the climan treachery and of future plans that he has heard of by allies in the Sea of Tears. Troyis Zing [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/With Kll'maun] Troyis was a unknown person to the party until the ship was attacked by the Sea Giant. He and Unali were thrown overboard and almost drown. AFter that Troyis decided maybe home wasn't such a bad place after all. He would return to his home people and resume his actual position as blacksmith. He only served as a sort of diplomat for his people in times of war. It was believed the climans took him since he knew of their large cache of hidden weapons he (as blacksmith) made for his people in times of war. Tuon Vaeth [NPC/Dead/Diplomat/Killed on Clima] Vaeth was hesitant to help the party in their fight as most were due to not being purely fighters. Vaeth did help but in the early battle atop the middle warship he was killed in melee combat. The Donarans were very upset upon hearing about the loss of this highly respected diplomat. So much so they made a formal demand for Marentia to apologize for not securing his safety - which the king ignored. Due to this those who were with him at the time are warned quietly that entering Donara could be dangerous for many years. Unali [PC/Alive/Ninja/Adventure] A tall female (74") born in Katai. She has proven herself to be a warrior. Chion has determined she acts like a Ninja from what he has seen in his homeland. She has demonstrated use of the sling, hand to hand and the dagger. She was instrumental in sneaking Aren aboard the Wave Dancer to take him to Clima and guard him while on the mission. Her dedication to him was clear throughout. To the party she gained respect in her use of the dagger and her method. She would not kill without cause and would tend to subdue rather than kill a person which most would do. Her respect for life was clear to those who saw her in combat. In Marentia during the 3 months she spent time at Aren's estate quietly there studying her own skills. Not much was seen of her during the 3 months beyond an occasional street viewing. Note: Unali is played by Wout Broere an active player. Valgor [PC2NPC/Dead/Noble/Killed on Clima] A noble born of a noble family and oddly raised by a Faerry female in the arts of nobility. As such he has been known to talk to Thig in the Faerry tongue. Valgor was a quiet person until he was on clima where he did help in the combat. He did not regard himself as a noble and treat others badly. The party was surprised when he used magic which reealed he was also a trained Balance Wizard. It was clear though that Valgor did not want to show that side of himself. Unfournately during a battle with a priestess who used a powerful slime spell he was trapped deep in the slime. The powerful and damaging slime killed him within seconds before anyone could help him. His body was preserved by Chion to not decay and returned home to his family. At the funeral many folks showed up and gave respect of the quiet Valgor they knew. Note: Valgor was played by Franseco B. Bondo but he became AWOL and would never answer email. I believe actually he had alot of medical issues. I ran him in NPC mode for most of the games and his death was NOT a planned event. Varange [PC2NPC/Alive/Sidh Mu/Whereabouts unknown] A powerful faerry or so he likes to think so. Xian and Farseeker explain that in previous adventures in Sivas he was captured, or so they thought, by gargoyles. This was shortly after Timon kidnapped the King. Apparently he found out something he shouldn't have. He has high rank in Avalon as Lord Marshal due to various past adventures and situations. He is very arrogant but can be a great assest to a party due to his powerful magic. After being freed from the Wagon as prisoners of Clima he went to the Lower World to recuperate since he was completely drained. Z'leyra is a friend of his as well. Varange or Flamer as he is also known as has clashed with many in the party past and present. He returned quickly to clima through a fast moving faerry ship and surprised the party when he and his other faerry friends attacked the one flying warship. Later he clashed with the party to try and gain information, glory and loot from the mission. When the shadow creature took him for a ride he softened up but not before clashing with Jordi and a few others. He left on his faerry sailing ship and went westward but his current location is not known past that. Note; Clay Mccoy a friend I've known for over 30 years played this character. But as with some friends there is a time when political views become a problem. As he grew in knowledge (game and real life) arrogance took over and he would not deal or interact with most table players. Since then I run Varange only in NPC mode. Varo [NPC/Alive/Unknown/Whereabouts unknown] This "person" only appeared at the end of the climan mission through a portal she created. Using her implanted dreams on Trembyl she urged him to enter. Which he did and then urged the others to enter and it was safe. Several did to find a mysterious white room with a single chair and window into some hilly terrain. There she talked to each person there and in some cases gave a secret or bit of information to them they found interesting. To some like Neva she whispered such secrets. She would request the Jars and the beings and the Staff to be returned but party found it was their choice. In fact it was suspected later she had no power outside her portal or even on the party. This mysterious Lady Varo person hasn't been seen since and Trembyl's dreams have ceased. No one has ever heard of such a being. Some suspect she may even be a God or supernatural being. Others believe she may have been sime time traveller or a being who can move between planes and other dimensions. Kaylle has been spending the last month or so trying to learn anything about her ia her name given. To date he has not found any info on her. Wi, Abzyon [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Location Unknown] OF all the diplomats he become a unufficial leader of the diplomats serving as advisor to them and the party. He would soon befriend Triest and Trembyl. On return home he quickly disappeared off the rumor mill and some believe he returned home. However a recent rumor has surfaced that he has been recruited by Aren as a operative. No one dares confirm this for security reasons. Xian [PC/Alive/Wizard/Adventure] A wizard of Marentian birth. He wears banded armor and a buckler (usually on back) with a leather helmet. He doesn't dress fancy other than simple wizard robes. He has demonstrated spells of teleportation and healing. He wields his War Staff in combat. He infiltrated the party to seek out Timon, his brother. He would in the end battle and kill his brother. After the return to Marentia he was depressed for a short time but then found work to distract him. He found a local nearby orphanage to be in trouble money wise and helped to save the entire land and building from being sold under the orphans. As a result he has become their unofficial benefactor. During other times of the 3 months he has been with Farseeker and others in just casual friendship and fun. Note: Scott aka Myself plays Xian. He is a character class character I created years ago (maybe 8?) when I actually got to play in the games. I run him though only as a guide and not a strong force in the game to twist decisions either way. It is a way for me, which doesn't get any time to play anmore :<, to actually play. Z'leyra [PC/Alive/Healer/Adventure] A female shaman. She carries a drum on her which clearly shows she is likely to be a shaman at first sight from thsoe who know shamans (like Caladan). She came on the scene during the Wagon ambush. She has been tracking Varange for some time when she learned he was in trouble. In fact she missed the Wave Dancer by mere minutes in Malnon city when it left there learning of the ship going to clima. Once she found Varange and found him safe she decided to join the party. She carries a very ornate strong looking staff. She dresses in quilted armor. Since the adventure she was a crucial part in the healing process saving folks like Xian (from death), Farseeker and others from certain death. She also led her own group on a warship to take it over with her skilled spells. During the 3 months she has been trying to form plans to setup a healing school but has decided to let that be done later on. For the time being she has spent time with Ben'dar and buying a Manor house outside of Sivas. There she has built and some many items of her own design to raise cash for the future school among other projects. Zerona [NPC/Dead/Priestess/Killed on Clima] This priestess was one of the ones in Cloud Base who tried to stop the party. She had spells of Terror, Silent Terrory, Decay and Corruption. She was actually the main person to torture diplomats and train the soliders. She used her spells to create a disciplined force and scared diplomats. She was killed in the climan mission. Zenon Akat [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Goidan] A diplomat that was not a major factor in the climan mission. He simply returned home to his people with news of some secret plans he learned on the way to Marentia. ------------------------- Animals ------------------ Pogo/Ventrius - Thig's dogs have shown themselves to be good war dogs. Some were disgusted by Thig feeding them pirate dead body parts to the dogs. But no one actually saw them eat the body but folks believe thig did it. Firesnake - A flying serpent which proved itself worthy in a recent combat as a good companion. Caladan explains that the pet has been of great help in the past. Tikil - Cholan's ferret which is very mischievous and tends to find things to chase and eat. Doesn't seem to be so far a animal for combat. Fisher King - Z'leyra's eagle that seems to communicate with her on some instinctive level. It serves as aerial lookout for her. Unfournately, at Cloud Base when Kaylle was captured by the Gargoyles FK found out and tried to attack the gargoyles. In the quick battle he was netted and captured. Taken to their lair in the mountain he was unfournately killed by the creatures for future food. Z'leyra was able to avenge his death by killing many of the creatures and later would bury her faithful companion. But Z'leyra knew he died trying to help others. Updated: 3/8/05