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 A'gar NPC Dead Priestess Killed in Castle Raid A'gort NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da A'kril Mantos NPC Dead Wizard Dark Lands Aggalu NPC Alive Hunter Pavassa Forest Albos NPC Alive Youth Humagi Plains Amel NPC Dead Priestess Sivas City, Marentia Anil Vaidia NPC Alive Diplomat Donora Arawn PC Alive Druid Adventure Duty Aren Solest NPC Alive Noble Maren City, Marentia Ayddar Nylykerka NPC Alive Diplomat Thaliba Balrog PC2NPC Alive Thief Sivas City, Marentia Ben'dar PC Alive Warrior Adventure Duty Bertram PC2NPC Dead Fighter Killed in Clima Bohusara NPC Alive Protector Pavassa Forest Brekkan NPC Alive Warrior Zen'da Plains Caladan PC2NPC Alive Wizard Ga'Fel Tribe, Zen'da Cetric NPC Alive Shaman Ga'fel tribe, Zen'da Cheron NPC Alive Elder Pavassa Forest Chion PC Alive Sailor ADventure Duty Cholan PC2NPC Alive Sailor Sivas City, Retired Correl Yale NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands Corz Jevan NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Corz Trilo NPC Dead Warrior Killed in Bova Raid Damon PC2NPC Alive Sailor Sivas City, Marentia Dax Walling NPC Alive Diplomat With the Helva Diana Qualres NPC Alive Diplomat With the Shurikalese Dias NPC Dead Traitor Killed on Clima Dorom'hem NPC Dead Warrior Humagi Plains Durge NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe Elam NPC Alive Spy Sivas City, Marentia Endo NPC Alive Villager Pavassa Forest Eri Chandris NPC Alive Diplomat With Kolari people Eti Zakel NPC Alive Diplomat Aratad Confederacy Ezam NPC Dead Vampire Killed in Castle Raid Farseeker PC Alive Warrior Adventure Duty Feli, Ackbar NPC Alive Diplomat Chunrey Fremea PC Alive Sidh Mu Adventure Duty Gib'borah NPC Alive Ga'sha Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Gidwani NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Gilon NPC Alive Noble Western Marentia Gord Jezak NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Hew'bacca NPC Alive Warrior Zen'da Plains Jaaska NPC Alive Barmaid Sivas, Marentia Jef Olam NPC Alive Tanner L'p'nth Mountains Jensen NPC Alive Guardsman Sivas City, Marentia] Jordi PC2NPC Alive Diplomat Sivas City, Marentia Josef NPC Alive Villager Pavassa Forest Kajwani Amin NPC Alive Diplomat Lemasa Kalhgon PC2NPC Alive Dwarf Whereabouts unknown Kartz, Matta NPC Alive Diplomat With the R'hiselka Kasha PC2NPC Alive Merc Sivas City, Marentia Katarn NPC Alive Trader Unknown Kaylle PC2NPC Alive Scholar Malnon, Marentia, Retired Kee Ortan NPC Alive Helper Dark Lands], Citadel Kel Chel NPC Dead Assassin Marentia Khali NPC Alive Villager Pavassa forest Ki'ama Marob NPC Alive Mage Dark Lands Kiet Sunan PC Alive Acrobat Adventure Kirz, Oolas NPC Alive Diplomat Katai Kromin NPC Alive Merchant Sivas City, Marentia Kursya Itomi NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands Lauru NPC Alive Villager Humagi plains Lodd NPC Dead Warrior Killed in Bova raid Luan NPC Alive Shaman Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da M'sahk NPC Alive Anwora Anwora Realm 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 Mertz NPC Alive Warlord Pavassa Forest Micah NPC Alive Guardsman Marentia Miklav NPC Alive Forestal Pavassa Forest Mullah NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da 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 Novasa Sha'han NPC Alive Shadow Mu Dark Lands Oby Won NPC Alive Aide Dark Lands Pan'to NPC Dead Wizard Pavassa forest Pasha NPC Alive Villager Pavassa forest Pov Makki NPC Alive Diplomat Katai Praelux NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Q'sam NPC Alive Guardsman Sivas City, Marentia Raban Usherwood PC Alive Bard Adventure Duty Rin NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Ris Zablin NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Ronti Asu NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands Rua Xavier NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Sala'ho NPC Alive Unknown Humagi Plains Sava NPC Alive Princess Wild Forest Seth NPC Alive Villager Pavassa forest Seyed Ayda NPC Alive Sailor Sivas City, Marentia Shah Qasir NPC Dead Diplomat Killed on Clima Shalena NPC Alive Sorceress Dark Lands Sharmon, Goins NPC Alive Diplomat Teos Shirzen NPC Dead Priestess killed on clima Sonya NPC Alive Newborn Pavassa forest Stok NPC Alive Villager Pavassa Forest Strie'bog PC2NPC Alive Bard Adventure Duty Sulko NPC Dead Witch Humagi Plains Suca Kwat NPC Alive Guard Dark Lands Suresh Nambler NPC Alive Spy Sivas, Retired Spy Sven Redhand NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands 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 Vali NPC Alive Elf Pavassa Forest Varange PC2NPC Alive Sidh Mu Whereabouts unknown Varo NPC Alive Unknown Whereabouts unknown Vasilly NPC Alive Druid Pavassa forest Viktor NPC Alive Bard Pavassa forest Vlad NPC Alive Warrior Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Vul'heim NPC Alive Queen Pavassa Forest Whet Monos NPC Alive Barkeep Sivas City, Marentia Wi, Abzyon NPC Alive Diplomat Location unknown Woundenal NPC Alive Wizard L'p'nth Mountains Xian PC Alive Wizard Adventure Duty Ye Kemu NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands Yosch NPC Alive Seker Upper World Z'leyra PC Alive Healer ADventure Duty Zaka NPC Alive Elder Ga'fel Tribe, Zen'da Zenon Akat NPC Alive Diplomat Goidan Zerona NPC Dead Priestess Killed on Clima Zhing Yew NPC Alive Wizard Dark Lands Zing Lu NPC Dead Wizard Killed in Dark Lands Zhou Kimet NPC Alive Count Dark Lands, Citadel Fremea PC Alive Sidh Mu Adventure Duty Type - NPC - Non-player character class PC - Character class person run by actual player PC2NPC - PC character turned to NPC for various reasons PC2NPC - 12 [ 10 Alive, 2 Dead] PC - 12 [ 12 Alive ] NPC -111 [ 86 Alive, 25 Dead] Total -135 Alive - 83 Dead - 27 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 Corona 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 [Zen'da] - c. 30 NPC Dead Fighter Killed on Zen'da Plains [Pavassa] - 25 NPC Dead Fighters Killed on Pavassa forest [Lymrian] - 30 NPC Dead Fighters Killed on Flying Island Master Glyph NPC Alive Elemental Unknown Dark Elves NPC Dead Elves Killed on flying island Romanti NPC Alive Avengers Unknown Metal Man NPC Dead Servant Destroyed on Island 3) Detailed Character Information / Summaries A'gar [NPC/Dead/Priestess] A'gar was the Chief Priestess in the L'p'nth castle. She was the first to encounter Chion and figured him no threat. A'gar while second in command under Ezam was in all intents truly in command as the L'p'nth leaders saw it. A'gort [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel tribe] A'gort was the big huge (300+ pound) warrior that Farseeker defeated during his "test" in the Ga'fel tribe. A'gort would later befriend Farseeker as warriors in arms. A'kril Mantos [NPC/Dead/Wizard/Dark Lands] Male noble wizard found on the Flying Island. He was the ruler of the castle that was on the flying island. He controlled a small set of guards and monsters at his disposal. He would be killed in the main room battle and seems to have been set free by a curse of some kind or a binding. He was the main ruler of the flying island. A'kril's wife would try to attack Raban but would be subdued. It would be learned later she was cursed by a spell failure when she tried to attack Raban with magic. The spell made her act like the captured spirits of the Lion creatures. The Seker would explain she was a evil person who tortured people. When the Anwora was set free his allies the Anwora would avenge his pain and kill her by appearing briefly at the flying island. Aggalu [NPC/Alive/Hunter/PaVassa Forest] Leader of the Vassa hunters who took the bird Arawn helped and the captured Humagi hunters/raiders back for justice. Albos [NPC/Alive/Youth/Humagi Plains] Son of Lauru who snuck into camp and stole food from the party but was caught and the party later helped out. Amel [NPC/Dead/Priestess/Sivas City, Marentia] Climan Priestess and Spy Ring Leader. She was in charge of Kromin and his spies. She was taken down by Unali and Micah's forces in a raid. She would be jailed and quickly interrogated. A failed escape attempt forced them to execute her after interrogation. 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 the 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. A year later Duke Aren's spies report he was jailed briefly for helping the Climans but after a lengthy trial was put back into his job. Arawn [PC/Alive/Druid/Adventure Duty] Arawn is the son of gods from the Upper World. As an Alfar he was used to power and the Upper World. But suddenly one day he found himself in the Middle World in some great forest. His memory shaken and confused he encountered the party while Giants chased him to their camp. He would later join the party (Adventure #3). The party learned he is a skilled fighter as well as wizard in the magical arts. He seems to be a skilled Druid as well. He stood out when he tried to commune with the Snake hood the enemy had and almost cost him his life. The party would soon realize he has some strange ability to commune with animals in some strange way. Being an Alfar he has his share of Sidh knowledge as well as other educated areas and skills. He has said his parents are Payan and Morrigan. He has decided he needs to learn how he got to the Middle World and to help the party against this Gray Creature threat. Most recently (Adventure #4) Arawn tried to talk to A'kril and gain his trust to avoid a battle that came anyway. The talk worked for a bit but failed in the end. Arawn would also encounter the Dark Elves on the flying island, a possible ancient link to his own race. When he killed their leader he gained a very powerful but mysterious Elven Plate armor, which by most standards Elves do not make at all. Arawn would show his strange almost godly power again when he saved books and scrolls from a library fire by doing something the party still doesn't understand. In the final hours of the adventure he would meet a cousin, an Anwora and a Seker. Another mysterious link to his home, the Romati, would also make a short visit to the island. Note: Arawn is played by John Haight. Duke Aren Solest [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren City Marentia] Duke Aren was a simple middle level noble in the royal court 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, he was 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 friend of the state and king. In the follwoing 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 would again try to go quietly among noble society to keep a low profile in his duty in intelligence. Since Adventure #1 he has captured over 12 Climan Spies in Marentia and helped to chase down many others. Since Adventure #2 and #3 he has continued the hunt for Climan spies in Marentia and captured up to 3 top level spies, 12 minions of those spies and up to 20 Marentian's who have helped them in the espionage. Most have been put in prison or in the case of the ring leaders executed. Weeks before Adventure #4 he and Unali uncovered a bigger spy cell led by Climan and Marentians. With help of Unali he ended the cell and destroyed them. After a few weeks he would execute the Marentian merchant in charge. But one spy would get away with papers. The papers led by messenger would be killed and stopped before they boarded a Climan support ship. The papers would be lost and those documents had info on the party. The spy would track the party down to the Tavern and while everyone met try to kill his target including Unali. He would be killed by Chion but the papers lost for some time. While the party was in the Dark Lands, Aren's men found the papers with the help of Balrog who had connections in the thieves guild and black market. 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/Thief/Warrior/Retired] 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. While the party went to the Zen'da plains to help Caladan it was confirmed that Balrog was indeed a Thief. He had made an attempt to change his ways and not steal for profit but in cases of need to help others. During the battle in the L'p'nthian Castle he was almost killed. This rattled him greatly and he declined to join the party up north in the Vassa lands. He has returned to Marentia in hopes of a better more stable life than adventuring. In the time since returning home (Adventure #2/#3) he has settled down and bought a small house in Sivas city. He occasionally travels to Maren and help with the Stewart on Ben'dar's ranch with the horses. He has provided many good leads and resources on horse buying to the ranch. In the months since home he has found that helping nobles protect their homes against theft is a better life than actually robbing those places himself. He has become a good security advisor for such places and is requested by many nobles and merchants Marentia wide. Balrog did turn to drinking for a brief time after Treist's death but Cholan help him to make it a life thretening thing and just a occasional thing. Since Adventure #4 he would improve his station by helping some local beggars gain jobs and get their life straight. It seems his life as a thief has indeed changed. 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 warrior 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. While the party went to the plains to help Caladan, Ben'dar came foremost as a top notch warrior. With the skilled Tef'wo under him he was able to help the group greatly. Born a barbarian he has become civilized by opening a Horse Ranch north of Maren city that likely will thrive under his leadership. During his time on the plains he came across a magical item named the Claw. This mysterious object seems to draw Ben'dar's mind and curiousity to it. Ben'dar went with the party north to the Pavassa forest to help STrie'bog in a strange vision. Once the party went to rescue Bohusara at the cabin he was almost killed by a spell by one of the witches. But he lived on to help the party rescue Bohusara and save Lake Oca. He turned to the Claw to help save Bohusara from a lake creature. But he saw various strange images from it. Since then he has declared he does not want anything to do with it. He intends to return home to Marentia to continue work on his ranch and train horses. In th etime leading to the Dark Lands adventure he continued to grow and increase his stock at the horse ranch. Ben'dar likes to wear his dragon hide armor that Z'leyra help to make from the storm dragon killed on Clima. He uses his magical pike most of the time and Tef'wo is one of his most precious companions. During the Dark Land adventure he was again a great help to the party as a fighter. He would personally take out A'kril's bodyguard. 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 Climan 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. To this day no one knows how or who might've killed him. 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?). Bohusara [NPC/Alive/Protector/Pavassa Forest] Strie'bog's mother aka the Green Lady aka "the Living Glory of the Wood". A faerry who is tied into the forest itself and controls its fate. Captured by the Humagi and rescued by the party. She is a powerful force almost god like in her ability with the forest. Closest to a deity the party has met. After the plot to kill her by the Witches of the Cabin she returned home to re-energize the forest after it was drained of her presence. Since Strie'bog stayed with her while the party went back home and eventually to the Dark Lands, they spent a lot of time together. There were indications she was weakened by something mysterious after the death of her husband. Brekkan [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Zen'da Plains] Cousin of Ben'dar who visited Caladan's village early Marqi 1635 and learned of Ben'dar's exploits. Caladan aka Sundancer [PC2NPC/Alive/Wizard/Semi-Retired] 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 Wave Dancer a couple have found out that he is the 3rd son of the tribal chief making him of high station to his people. But since he is the 3rd son he has the right to leave and do quests, especially when he wants to leave and get out of the tribal politics. In the 3 months after Clima he has settled and built 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. With Caladan leading the way the group went to his homeland the Ga'fel tribal lands of the Zen'da. Adventure #2 centered around him and his people. It was leanred the plains were beset by grave robbers and a possible Bova plot to build up a large army force to invade other tribes. During the raid in Bova territory however Caladan was killed. With the help of Cetric the Shaman he was secretly resurrected. But still weak he decided to remain in his homeland while the party went up north to Vassa land. He hopes to come to terms with his dad and his role as the Chief's Son before he returns to the life of adventure. While the party went north and helped Bohusara and Strie'bog, Caladan stayed in his home tribe. Building strength from his resurrection he helped his father, brothers, Cetric and other people of the tribe. He soon realized that fighting his destiny to become Ga'sha of the tribe would be very hard to do. He sent word back to Marentia to not sell his home in the forest though. He has pledged to help his father for some time but makes no deal to stay forever. He led the investigation to figure out the plans of the L'p'nth and Bova tribes. Once the party had crushed the plans of both the Bova backed down and would not attack the Ga'fel any longer. Several key raids were done to find certain warriors who were behind the attacks on the Ga'fel. But in the last few weeks coming up to the Winter Solstice peace has come back to the plains. Caladan's master was learned to be Woundenal who lives in a hidden valley near the Marentian/Zen'da border. Since the party first got with Caladan they have learned he is skilled also in Storm and Sleep magics. On the way back down to Marentia after the Lake Octa battle the party picked up Caladan to go home. By then he felt good enough to return to Marentia and was tired of the plains. During the Dark Lands adventure he would be another key member of the prty to help battle the enemy forces. Note: Tom Crockett was the person to play this character for about 2 years before he turned to NPC status. He is around but not as often as he once was on my BBS. Cetric A'wadh [NPC/Alive/Shaman/Ga'fel Tribe] Cetric is the Ga'fel Tribal Shaman. He is their chief shaman while other shamans are in the tribe in various villages. Fearing invaders to the plains he poisoned the party to then test them in various situations. The party passed and Cetric would have to then prove himself to the party as a friend. He would help in the pursuit of the grave robbers and the Bova battle. When Caladan died it was clear that friendship was proven when he helped to resurrect Caladan. In the days since he has even approved taking Chion as a shaman's apprentice. Cetric at first did not like the idea of Caladan staying in the tribe. After all it took away his power from the tribe. But as both worked together for the good of the tribe and the entire Zen'da people he softened up. After the party left he would head up plans for preparing the tribe for a hard and long winter. In the weeks after the party he would track down the source of the mysterious Blue Bugs Ezam let loose and destroy their hive. Cheron [NPC/Alive/Elder/Pavassa Forest] Vassa Elder who asked Strie'bog to bless a newborn child while the party went through his village. 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. Chion would help the party during the plains adventure (#2). He would use his magical skills to cross over 400 miles of plains to enter into the L'p'nth mountains to the south. It was clear his skill as a Teleporter was very high. He could take many with him on this trip. Together with this power he infiltrated a castle and stole many weapons and armor pieces. On the second trip into the castle with the other group members the party took down the castle owners including Ezam the vampire. Chion would personally see to the end of Ezam in a magical Teleport into daylight high above the mountain itself. Chion helped the party with the rescue of Bohusara and the cure at Lake Oca. Using his magic he was a great help in the cabin combat to help locate Bohusara and deal with the enemy in the cabin itself (Adventure #3). While the party returned to Marentia after the Vassa mission, Chion would spend time with Cetric learning a full shaman's apprenticeship. He would return to Sivas just in time for the Tavern attempted assination on Unali. Chion's skill as a Teleporter has improved so much that he can go well over 1,000 miles with ease. He has helped the party move fast distances. It was learned he was needed in his homeland, the Dark Lands. The party would tag along to help in some threat to his home. In two teleports the party was there in the Dark Lands instantly from Sivas. Once there the leader, The High Elder Ki'ama, would ask them to investigate a flying island. But before he would go he was challenged by a ex-boyhood friend named Zing. In the custom of the lands a magical duel ensued and Zing was slain by Chion. The party went on to defeat the threat of the flying island and discover the secrets within. It was learned that the Gnarish staff which Ki'ama gave Chion is a way for the Elder to keep tabs on Chion. 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 succombed to drinking a lot but staying with his girlfriend. Damon would later help him by giving him a job on his merchant ship as a deck hand. Cholan and his girlfriend got married in a simple ceremony. Damon, Balrog and a few others were there to participate. His hand wound continues to be a problem but he has learned to work with it. While the party would go to the Zen'da plains and Vassa forests he would help Balrog get out of his depression. After the attempted Unali assination in the tavern it was learned he may inherit or buy the tavern itself eventually. 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. Cholan's wife is Kes. Correl Yale [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] Master Correl has taught 4 apprentices in his 5 decades of life. He is a skilled herbalist and forestry master. While his magic skills aren't as great as other masters he tends to stick to Balance orieneted magics. His last apprentice was Chion. He would be married when the party arrived into the Dark Lands. Some believe his wife, over half his age, is good for him. 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. Corz Trilo [NPC/Dead/Warrior/Killed in Bova Raid] Corz Trilo was one of the warriors joining Cetric in the Bova raid. He sadly was killed during the camp raid. Damon [PC2NPC/Alive/Sailor/Semi-retired] 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. While the party was heading up north to the Plains Damon has continued to build up his personal shipping contacts. He has made at least 10 trips from Sivas to Cholchars each of which has been profitable to himself in his Climan claimed freighter. Recently his ship was attacked by pirates in the Sea of Tears. But he, Cholan and his crew were able to stop the pirates and chase them off. It is rumored by the wharf gangs that Clima was behind the raid specifically. While the party went to the Dark Lands his sources of information and Aren's own spies helped to solve the problem of the missing Climan spy documents. 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 for him 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 superiors by his merchant contacts. But by then the 3rd group (the party) was formed and had left. This time Dias was "escaped" and was back with the 3rd party a hero to the sorts. While on the way he poisoned fatally a Climan pirate who could 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 charged Suresh but was thrown over a cliff by a desperate move and fell to his death. The party would learn of his treachery. Dorom'hem [NPC/Dead/Warrior/Humagi Plains] Humagi arch leader of Cabin group. Party will eventually learn his name from an investigation Mertz sets out to perform recently. He is a skilled Humagi warrior with a bodyguard. Durge [NPC/Alive/Ga'Fel Tribe/Zen'da] Durge is the oldest brother to Caladan. It is clear there is some hostility to Caladan on the return of Caladan to the village (Adventure #2). Durge feels he should be the one to lead the tribe after Gib'borah dies, not Caladan. This hostility has affected his dealings with the party. Since the party has left he has campaigned to his father to prevent more outsiders from entering the plains. Going back on old traditions. But all pleas are refused by his father since the plains need good relations with their neighbors. He has been away from Caladan and the tribe for weeks on end out in the plains. Rumors have it getting drunk and boisterous away from his father. Durge also resented Chion working with Cetric. Elam [NPC/Alive/Spy/Sivas City, Marentia] Friend of Micah and fellow spy likely. Elam is likely not his real name as he gave a cover name to Jensen. He helped to invent a cover story for the attack at the tavern. Endo [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Friend of Bohusara who seems to have taken up caring for her since Strie'bog's father died. While the party was in the Dark Lands Strie'bog got to know him well. Both strived to get a true relationship going. 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 a long time 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 of 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. Ezam [NPC/Dead/Vampire] Ezam was the unusual ruler of the L'p'nth Castle in the mountains. He would be the one to set the plot forward to help the Bova in their conquest of the plains. He used the Blue Bugs in this process. He would arm and support the Bova directly in this plot. Ezam was clever enough to set a trap for the party but failed. It took a strong force of 4 to hold Ezam down from his great strength and speed. Being a vampire it was clear his intent and patience was long lasting. He tried to tempt Chion to join him as he thought Chion worthy of himself. Ezam had learned of the Claw and other artifacts on the plains and elsewhere that could help in the process to conquer the plains for his L'p'nth "masters". But when he died the secrets of these artifacts died with him. Long after the Vassa mission some would learn Ezam would want to use the Claw to control the Blue Bugs. Once controlled they could in turn control captured warriors and build up a powerful Bova army. There were rumors he had help from some distant place and after the Dark Lands mission it could have been the Sorceress. 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 Sarghut 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 of 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. Farseeker would help the party in the L'p'nth castle raid greatly with his combat skills. He would single handed take down a Bullman and Minotaur. During the Pavassa adventure he would be instrumental in the Lake Oca combat to help fight 3 of the deadly warriors himself. Since his promotion to Colonel in the military before leaving Marentia he knows soon someday his duties in the military will require more attention rather than adventuring abroad. While the party went to the Dark Lands he stayed behind to deal with L'p'nthian border issues with people crossing the border and raiding villages. He would eventually crush the bandits and stop the raids with the increase of troops in the area under his command. 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. Fremea [PC/Alive/Sidh Mu/Adventure] Fremea joined the party while they were at the Vassa forest. She had been there at the Sidh Hill for some reason not fully known to the party. But soon her past would come out. She had been captured in Donara and treated badly by slave masters. She would escape and is now on a mission to find her parents. She looks like a typical faerry but seems to act like a fighter. She wears Elven armor, Elven dagger and uses a Elven Bow She has shown her skill in both weapons. Magic demonstrated includes the Archery Powers and Elf Shot. When she joined the party Thig stayed at the Sidh Hill. She has since befriended Chion and Arawn the most. Arawn has begun to teach her the ways of magic and of the Sidh traditions. During the Dark Lands mission she would befriend the Master Glyph and Seker saving the party from certain danger. Note: Fremea is played by Tobie Bonahoom. Gib'borah Stonehands - [NPC/Alive/Ga'sha] This Zen'da Ga'sha (Chief) is the tribal chief to the Ga'fel Tribe on the plains. He is also the father to Caladan. It was clear while the party was in the tribe Gib'borah and Caladan share a separation of wills and roles. Gib'borah wishes Caladna to rule but he does not. While in the tribe the two did come to terms however. Gib'borah would help lead his warriors to clean up the Blue Bugs and the Bova thread. Since Caladan stayed on the plains after his resurrection Gib'borah has remained happy and content. Instead of going to tribe to tribe to help out or decide important issues for the Ga'fel he has remained in the central tribe itself. Watching how Caladan acts in hopes one day to have him take over as Ga'sha. He has also met with Central tribal Ga'shas on the matter to the east with the Bova. He personally led the re-burial ceremonies with other shamans for the graves that were dig up in search for the Claw. He has mentioned to other elders the unique situation of Chion being taught by Cetric. An outsider being trained has never been done. Gib'borah hasn't openly made his view on this public but rumor is he supports tradition while going into the future to deal with outsiders like Marentia. Gidwani "Swift Wind" [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel tribe] Gidwani is the youngest brother to Caladan. He is a warrior but does not wish to rule the tribe as Durge does. Gidwani was more friendly to the party during their trip to the Plains. Gidwani if civilized seems to be more a playboy than a leader. Baron Gilon [NPC/Alive/Noble/Marentia] Baron of Western Marentia district of Calec. Has a few business operations relating to shipping in Malnon city. Seems his wife has some "connection" to Raban and when the baron found out, Raban was in Sivas, immediately went and confronted him there. He threatened Raban with harm if he did not leave the city and province. But seems Micha was able to persuade him otherwise through a secret both share? Since the party went to the Dark Lands the Baron has stayed low key. Reports from Kaylle and Cholan indicate he is still upset with Raban but doesn't want a fight for now. Hew'bacca [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Zen'da Plains] Distant relative of Ben'dar, very hairy horseman. 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, attended by some of the party members. She now works in the tavern where Cholan's girlfriend works and makes a much better living. Jef Olam [NPC/Alive/Tanner/L'p'nth Mountains] Jef Olam was captured by Ezam's forces while he and his niece were travelling with a caravan to sell their leathers and furs and get supplies. He was the last survivor of the group which were all eaten (blooded) by Ezam or outright killed. He is skilled as a simple Tanner of furs and leathers. He has setup a minor trade agreement with Chion. Jensen [NPC/Alive/Guardsman/Sivas City, Marentia] City Guard commander of Sivas Barracks. He investigated the attack in the tavern after Micah left. Jordi [NPC2PC/Alive/Diplomat/Retired] 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 after Clima, between missions. During the plains adventure (#2) Jordi was quiet as Sergi seemed to disappear from the scene. Jordi would return ot Marentia to retire for a short term. Jordi would meet with Duke Aren to setup diplomatic ties with his people officially in the Wild Forest. As fall began to settle in he decided to return home by ship to his wife Neva in the Wild Forest. The status of that ship trip has not been known yet. During the Vassa mission nothing was heard from him. During the Dark Lands mission word did arrive that he got home and was working on something very important to his people and Marentia. Note: Jordi is played by Sergi Sallent. After the second adventure though he just became AWOL. Never to reply to email so unsure of his status. I have made him into NPC mode for now. Josef [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Father of newborn Strie'bog blessed in a village the party visited. 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. 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 was 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 brief time. Once his email started to bounce and never replied again I took his character out of the game. 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 desirable. 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. Kasha's skills in the Castle Raid (Adventure #2) would help the party against the many warriors. Because of the amount of treasure gathered he returned home with Balrog to sell the loot with his many moneylender contacts in Sivas. On return to Marentia he helped using his merchant skills to sell the treasure from the previous castle raid in L'p'nth. He has also spent weeks with Ben'dar's ranch steward on tips on running the ranch and buying horses. The last few weeks leading up to the start of winter saw him leave Marentia. He informed Cholan and Damon he had a job in Bhamotin to do in protecting a caravan. Being a Mercenary staying in one place has always been hard for him. He suspects to return after winter to Marentia. During the Dark Lands mission Cholan got word he was doing well and spending time with his clan. He can be sent for in a matter of days if needed. 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. Now run in NPC mode. Katarn [NPC/Alive/Fur Trader/Unknown] This is a fur trader who has a wide range of travel plans from Donara to the Zen'da plains and Marentia. He travels seasonally and trades with everyone. He has been known to deliver messages back and forth for the Zen'da and Marentian people. Current location is not known. 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 Cloud 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 there studying its major works. 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. Since the Ezam adventure Kaylle has worked to improve the Library in Malnon. He has come up against local resistance in terms of racism and lack of money. He did recently land a deal with a merchant for upwards of 300 new books in exchange for translation of some journals. When the party returned to Sivas after the Vassa mission, he would inform the party of Ezam's translated books and documents. He learned a bit of the plot and Ezam's past. During the Dark Lands mission he went back to the library to study the documents more. Note: Kaylle was played by Lyman Hampton but got too busy to play anymore so had to leave the game on valid reasons. Kee Ortan [NPC/Alive/Translator/Dark Lands] Native of Dark Lands. This Katai man serves many functions but currently as a personal aide to Zhou as translator since he knows Marentian. He also may serve as a guide for the village. Kel Chel -[NPC/Dead/Assassin/Marentia] Assassin who took revenge on Unali and later captured by Chion. He was part of the secret Climan cell that was planted in Marentia mainly located in Sivas. When Unali with help from Duke Aren's intelligence network took down the network Unali became a target. Kel escaped the final day of capture when the Priestess and Merchant's hirelings were captured or killed. He saw the takedown and sought out revenge. Learning details bit by bit he learned of her location and tracked her to the tavern where he planned his hasty attack. He sought only to kill her to seek revenge but in his haste didn't plan the attack out all that well. Since the party went to the Dark Lands, Kel was put on a secret trial and kept in prison for a few days. After Aren's forces gained information on where the missing papers were, they went to find the papers and got them. After that he was executed. Khali [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Aunt of the newborn blessed by Strie'bog in the visited village. High Elder Ki'ama Marob [NPC/Alive/Mage/Dark Lands] Keeper of Omael's Word, Master of the Paths of Time. This is the leader of the Dark Land magical domains. He rules by sheer power of magical prowess and a delicate balance of peace. He has had past dealings with Chion including giving him the famed Gnarish staff to spy on Chion and the party at various times in the past. Ki'ama has asked the party to head and investigate a mysterious flying castle. Little is known on the background of Ki'ama but rumors abound that he is older than he truly looks. He was happy to see the party return with news of the destroyed flying island. He has setup a new meeting for a possible new mission to come. Kiet Sunan [PC/Alive/Acrobat/Adventure] Kiet is of typical Lemasan birth and is a good acrobat. He joined the party during the Dark Lands mission. The party would learn during their down time he was shipwrecked on the Dark Land shore and entertained in the various domains. When he came across a mysterious secret cult society in a warehouse he was hunted by them. During the wedding of Correl he was attacked by the group through a snake, which Raban stopped. He is known to be a wizard who dresses in leather armor and tends to only use daggers. The main aspect the party has noticed is his skill in ropes. He has made his own ropes and uses them in combat through Entangle spells to capture enemy. During the Dark Lands mission he would help as a fighter in various combats using his ropes. Note: Kiet is played by David Sanders. 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. Kromin aka "The Merchant" [NPC/Alive/Merchant/Sivas City, Marentia] Climan cell Leader in Sivas city. He was a merchant dealing in textiles and some moneylender operations legally. He was taken down by Micah, Unali and Aren's spy network in a raid soon before Kel attacked Unali. He is currently in a Sivas jail awaiting trial. Since the party went to the Dark Lands the judge had trouble with evidence so continues to jail him but doesn't see a reason yet to execute him. Kursya Itomi [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] Female wizard of Chaos of age 25. She killed her master when she felt she learned all she had to. She since has ruled her land with some cruelty to her slaves. She is known to use Darkness magic. So her domain is riddled with Darkness wards to thwarf thsse who enter her domain and hide her own estate from the outside. After the flying island was destroyed she was suspected behind the attack on Sven since it was her domain. Lauru [NPC/Alive/Villager/Humai Plains] Female briefly encountered being chased by Humai, found by the party. She and her son were helped. A simple random encounter. Lodd [NPC/Dead/Warrior/Killed in Bova Raid] Lodd was one of the Ga'fel warriors who joined Cetric to help in the Bova raid. He was killed during that raid by being trampled by a horse. Luan "Flash Hand" [NPC/Alive/Shaman/Ga'fel tribe] This Ga'fel tribal shaman helped to heal Gib'borah during a river battle by another clan. He would also be seen by the party during the resurrection of Caladan. He would help Cetric with his spirit magic. The last the party saw of him was him taking the mysterious magical stone Woundenal gave to Chion and leaving. M'sahk [NPC/Alive/Anwora/Anwora] This was the Anwora trapped in the cave on the flying island. Over the centuries it seems his mind was broken and he became a bit mad. He was meant to guard and enture the Seker's role on the island but was clearly upset about his situation. He would be set free by his distant cousin, Arawn. He returned home with a note to Arawn's parents but it is not know if that note went with him. 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. Since the party left to Marentia to the Zen'da plains and the Pavassa forest the King has been busy dealing with the diplomatic mess caused by the diplomats freed from the Climan prisoner. Most he had to return without questioning for diplomatic reasons while others he sent home with new treaties or deals. He and the court has been busy for the last few months dealing in this as quietly as possible. Relations with Clima has declined since the Climan fortress was destroyed though Clima has no proof it was Marentia who sanctioned the attack. They can only suspect. Rumors of increased piracy on the seas has increased. Before the party left for the Dark Lands Unali and Aren were vital in breaking up a Climan spy cell that still remained months after the initial purge. Maros had little to do with it other than serve as leader in name only. Maros has been keeping strong tabs on the party and believes they are a resource for Marentia's own good. Marta Valnon [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren City] Marta was your typical noble spoiled brat who crew up with a silver spoon. But once she was captured to use as a pawn 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. Since the party went to the plains, Vassa forest and the Dark Lands she helped the orphanage that Xian also helped out. She would save two from being closed down and fed one other in desperate need of food and winter supplies. 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. Since the party spent half a year away on the plains, Vassa forest and Dark Lands, Aren has sent out search parties for him. Aren considers it a possible national threat since he knows the faces of the party and seems the most distrustful of the diplomats. Up to this point no luck has been had finding him. Mertz [NPC/Alive/Warlord/Pavassa Forest] Elf Warlord of the Faerry Hill Sidh Forces in the Sacred Forest and Pavassa forest. He is the top military leader of the forest that represent the Sidh. Also the companion to the Faerry Queen. Since the party went to the Dark Lands he has setup sentries to look out for more of these gray creatures. He has also setup a family, the man being one of his patrolmen, to watch Lake Oca. Micah [NPC/Alive/City Guard/Marentia] Duke Aren Solest's Sivas City Coordinator who oversees the Sivas city operatives and intelligence branch for Sivas city. Unali met with him during her operation in Sivas to rid the city and province of Climan spies. Micah and Unali led the final battle against the spies just days prior to the tavern attempted assination of Unali. It is likely that his real name is not Micah. His cover story among others seems to be a City Guard commander or aide. Micah seems to have a great amount of data on many in the party including Xian, Farseeker, Ben'dar, Chion, Unali, Trembyl, Kasha among others but little is known on the newcomers. Miklav [NPC/Alive/Forestal/Pavassa Forest] Forestal of the Pavassa forest's Sacred Forest area. He is the ultimate supernatural power in that Sacred Grove. A powerful being of nature who was mentor to Strie'bog. Since the party left to the Dark Lands he has tried to figure out how Pan'to would gain access past the magical sacred forest barrier. Mullah [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel tribe] Mullah was the female who wanted to be a fighter in the Ga'fel tribe. Cetric knew she wanted to be a warrior so tried to humilate her by sending her up against Unali in her "test". Mullah would befriend Unali later. Secretly Mullah gained some respect among the men but still feel she is unworthy in the Zen'da tradition. In the summer following Unali's help in teaching fighting Mullah would lead secretly a group of young females to learn fighting. Three years from now Mullah will attempt to form the first female Lodge on the plains but will be up against great difficulty. It will all depend on who will be leading the tribe then (Durge or Caladan? if Gib'borah dies). 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 loss. Since the party went up north and to the Dark Lands, he laid low and planned his next action. By the time the party was taking on the flying island he acted. With hired goons he took over one pirate house and captured two pirate ships. Killing at least three, reports seem to say as much as five, pirate captains he took over the local pirate leadership. The local government seems to have taken a blind eye to his actions. 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 learned 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 eventually 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 freed 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. Neva returned home to the Wild Forest late in the summer and returned to her family. She awaits her husband to return and settle down. Little has been heard in almost a year's time since she got home. 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. Novasa Sha'han [NPC/Alive/Shadow Mu/Dark Lands] This wizard is known to be a wizard of the arcane arts of shadow magic. Little is known about shadow magic so most seem to fear him. His background seems to be from the Sarghut tribes as an outcast of that tribe. His position in the Dark Land society is low as he isn't officially a noble yet owns his own domain in the north-east. His power from fear seems to be his only saving grace at this point. Most do not know his status in the chain of command. Oby Won [NPC/Alive/Aide/Dark Lands] Chief Manor Aide to the High Elder. Personal aide and household counsel and chief servant. He is the gatekeeper that buffers those from Zhou and the outside to Ki'ama himself. Pan'to [NPC/Dead/Wizard/Pavassa Forest] Human Wizard, encountered first at Cabin. He kidnapped the Green Lady (Bohusara). He was skilled in Telekinetic powers. He attacked the party with friends of his and flew away. Other powers known are Telepathic powers and flying. He was later found in the Sacred Forest after tricking a person to enter the area. He would attack Unali again after she recognized him and was thrown out into the normal forest. Unali would take him down and Miklav would later torture and kill him. He attacked Unali at the Lady's cabin by throwing a rock telekineticaly at her head. Pasha [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Vassa female age 17 who was attracted to Ben'dar during the festival and Solstice Celebration. Both were seen spending many nights alone and together. Pov Makki [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Katai] In respectful 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. Praelux [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel Tribe] Praelux is Caladan's distant cousin around the age of 17. He was found in Clan Nemat's village as one of the survivors. When the Bova attacked his village he helped save the children and elders by hiding them in the wilderness as his village was attacked. He would later help avenge this attack by helping in the Bova camp raid. Praelux helped his clan relocate to another part of the plains with good game and resources. He would then help Gib'boarh patrol the Bova border areas for any new invasions. Q'sam [NPC/Alive/Guardsman/Sivas City, Marentia] Sivas City Guard under Jensen's authority. He was the one to lasso Ben'dar and talk to him extensively in the tavern later on. Raban Usherwood³ [PC/Alive/Bard/Adventure] Raban is not your ordinary Bard. he is quite handsom, stands at 8 foot and around 400 pounds. his presence draws folks to him and then his looks does the rest. He joined the party during the attempted assassination of Unali at the Sivas Tavern. He vowed to protect her and the other females in the party. He uses a very large longbow, daggers and fists. He dresses in a leather cloak and jeweled gauntlets. He is known to have skills like Bow making, various musical instruments, hand to hand and herbalist to name a few. The gentle giant is known to use spells like Bless and healing to improve the party's status. He would become a great help in combats taking on strong foes like the Metal Man and multiple guards in the flying castle. Note: Raban is played by John Hooten. Rin [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel Tribe] Rin was one of the Ga'fel warriors that joined Cetric in the Bova Raid. 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. Ronti Asu [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] Chaos Wizard domain leader of age 39. Party briefly entered and camped in his domain. His known skill in magic is that of the Disorder spell. Thus his domain is riddled with Disorder patches that confuse and cloud the true location of his domain. He is a known hermit that rarely travels thus making him older than most in this region since he isn't challenged by others. 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. Sala'Ho [NPC/Alive/Unknown/Humagi Plains] Mertz learns this fellow is the Humagi person behind the some of the plot to kidnap the Green Lady. This person is somewhere deep in Humagi territory and hard to find but after interrogating some Humagi rumors lead to his name. Mertz will have to investigate it further. Little else is known about this other than he may be a shaman but is likely just a highly placed warrior. 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 known 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. Neva has tried to contact Sava in the Wild Forest but she has been hard to find lately. It is rumored she has been hidden away by her family. Seth [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Vassa female who mildly flirted with Farseeker during the festival when the party first entered the Sacred Forest. 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. Sorceress Shalena [NPC/Alive/Sorceress/Dark Lands] Mistress of the Tower of Seven Perils, Leader of the Dark Lands Expanists. She is second in command of the Dark Land region from her power prowess. Rumors are about that she is from L'p'nth and may even be cursed somehow. She is a known supporter of expanding the lands through might and magic. But Ki'ama's rule holds her at bay. She was seen only once and briefly during Chion's duel with Zing. After that she left back to her tower after Correl's wedding. 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 dabbled in Lichcraft as well. Sonya [NPC/Alive/Newborn/Pavassa Forest] Newborn blessed by Strie'bog in village party visited. Stok [NPC/Alive/Villager/Pavassa Forest] Human Vassa villager who helps Miklav in administrative duties. He helps holds the tie between Vassa and the Forestaal. Strie'bog [NPC2PC/Alive/Bard/Adventure Duty] Strie'bog is a recent join into the party (Adventure #2). He was off trying to perform in a tavern when it suddenly burnt down. Having no job he turned up to join the party as they travelled to the plains through happenstance. The party has learned he is a bard, troubador and skilled musician. He is also a good archer and seems to know magic as well. Through his magic the group has seen blessings, and archery spells. The distinctive thing about him is that he has a slight greenish color to his skin. With his wolf at his side he has learned that his home forest in the Vassa lands are in danger (Adventure #3). Once in the Pavassa forest Strie'bog showed the party the Sacred Grove and his house he grew up in. Once the party learned of the whereabouts of his mother, Bohusara, the party went after her. To find her kidnapped by a group of Humagi and Witches in a cabin. In a group effort the party was able to rescue Bohusara. Then the pprty went to Lake Oca to help cure its problems. Strie'bog's visions on the enemy and lake seem to have come into focus. Being a half-breed, son of human father and the Green Lady, he did not find conflict in the party for that or the forest. During the time the party went to the Dark Lands he would spend time with his friends and mother though he would want to to travel abroad again soon. Note: Strie'bog is played by Robert Maxwell. For the last big part of the 3rd adventure he has been quiet and busy. Sulko [NPC/Dead/Witch/Pavassa Forest] Lead witch with 2 followers. She came from some unknown land to settle on the forest edge among the Humagi tribes. She would be killed during the cabin Bohusara rescue. Suca Kwat [NPC/Alive/Guard/Dark Lands] Chief of Security for High Elder's Citadel. Little is known about him to the party. He is very quiet and secret oriented. No one is even sure if he is a magic user or not. Suresh Nambler [NPC/Alive/Retired 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. His 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 knowledge 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 and the intelligence service. Suresh was instrumental in helping track down the Climan spies and Marentian traitors who supported them. From his efforts many were arrested or executed. Suresh has been considering retiring for the last month or so since the party went to the Dark Lands. During that time he found his wife was expecting a child. Sven Redhand [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] Wizard of law and from far off Djani lands. he is a known supporter of Ki'ama's policies and as a result tends to serve as the 3rd most powerful person in the Dark Lands. His domain is next to Novasa's in the north-west. He is known to be a skilled fighter. He joined the party in their mission to the flying castle. He stayed below while the party explored the flying island to guard the horses. While he did this deep in Chaos land he was attacked but he killed all but three of them. Takor Valnon [NPC/Alive/Noble/Maren] Duke Valnon had a realm 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 interceded later to lower this sentence but this will make the people happy (though many called for his death). In the party left for the Zen'da, Vassa and Dark Lands missions he sold his estate and denouced his noble title. He did this due to his part in the Climan threat. Though King Maros at first refused he finally let it go through. Feeling sorry for his actions he has helped Marta with the funds in her new charity work. He has settled down in a smaller house in the eastern province. Thig [PC/Alive/Sidh Mu/Adventure] A Sidh Magician faerry who 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 a lot of natural magical items to build a supply or set of items. Its unclear as to which. Thig would help use his magic in the Castle Raid (Adventure #2) to dispell magics. His Mana Sensing ability would help to scout the castle to warn against wards. Thig would be of use during the events in the Pavassa forest. But of great note he was finally around his kind in the Sacred Grove's Faerry Hill. Because of this and a slight attraction to the Faerry queen he has decided to stay in the Sacred Grove for some time. While the party went to the Dark Lands he spent the tiem with the Faerry Queen. It is clear to some who observe he seems quite fond of her. Strie'bog is unsure if he'll stay or leave. 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 know 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 from being frozen and attacked Timon. In a ambush Xian had no choice but to kill his own brother. But during Ezam's defeat a necklace was found by Xian that Ezam had on him. The problem was this necklace was Timon's and he had worn that same necklace in Clima at his death. Xian isn't sure at this point what it means. 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. Trembyl contributed in the Castle Raid (Adventure #2) and the plains help for Caladan. Trembyl during the events of the Pavassa mission would find interest in the powers of Bohusara. A new reflection of his own faith in the gods and family became stronger. Trembyl is thinking of returning to Bhamotin to spend time with his family this winter. During the winter before the Dark Lands mission he did return home ot Bhamotin. While the party attacked the flying island he helped his family but is considering returning to Marentian soon. 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 unfortunately 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. Note: 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 after Clima 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. During Adventure #2 on the Zen'da plains Unali would help befriend several Zen'da females. This spark in help would stir something in two of the females that may someday spur a new way of life for Zen'da women. During the Pavassa events Unali would almost be killed by a Telekinetic wizard at Bohusara's cabin. She would later also almost be killed again at Lake Oca being paralyzed by a staff weapon. Her knowledge of Katai and its language would come in great use after the Cabin Raid to examine documents found. After the Vassa mission she returned to Marentia with the party. During the down time she worked with Aren to uncover a Climan spy ring in the area. She would work from the Royal Palace in MAros to Sivas. After some time she would lead the raid to capture Marentian traitors and the Climan ring leaders. But one had escaped and with him documents on the party. He would vow to kill her for her deeds. In a group meeting in the Tavern she would be attacked by the spy-assassin. She briefly escaped but Chion and others would help to capture the attacker. During the Dark Lands mission she would be again of great value in the combat to come. 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 nor treat others badly. The party was surprised when he used magic which revealed 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 a lot of medical issues. I ran him in NPC mode for most of the games and his death was NOT a planned event. Vali [NPC/Alive/Elf/Pavassa] Vali was a lone Elf female who meet and talked with Chion for a few hours during the festival when the party first entered the Sacred Forest. 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. Since Varange was last seen on Clima with his Faerry aerial army his whereabouts aren't known. But rumors suggest he may have been seen in Donara, Marentia and Ba'rual lately. His distinctive arrogance and spell use tends to make him more visible to most. Rumors are he is in search of a powerful item rumored to have been in the Climan Fortress and he suspects to have been taken or destroyed by the party. 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 some 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. A couple of her comments and secrets came true. For example Ben'dar did meet a mysterious woman who sold him a great horse named Tef'wo. A year after the Climan mission, Kaylle and his contacts have yet to find any piece of information on her. Vassilly [NPC/Alive/Druid/Pavassa Forest] Long friend of Strie'bog. Druid of low rank. First encountered in the Sacred Forest. He would start his Druid trials by the Dark Lands mission. Viktor [NPC/Alive/Bard/Pavassa Forest] Bardic instructor and friend to Strie'bog from his past. He will only be seen during the Solstice celebration briefly. Vlad [NPC/Alive/Warrior/Ga'fel Tribe] Vlad was one of the warriors from Caladan's village that joined with Cetric in the Bova raid. He would help the survivors of Clan Nemat to find a new location for their village away from the dangerous Bova border. Vul'heim [NPC/Alive/Queen/Pavassa Forest] Vul'heim is the Faerry Queen for the Vassa Sidh forces. She rules from the Faerry hill. Little is known about her other than she is very far from home in the Wild Forest and the Faerry homeland. Whet Monos [NPC/Alive/Barkeep/Sivas City, Marentia] Green Eye Tavern owner age 73 with wife Elda that tends to stay upstairs or around the city with friends. Whet has owned the bar for 32 years and is considering retirement. Cholan has approached Whet with selling the tavern to him. Whet is considering the offer since Whet has no son or daughter. Since the Dark Lands adventure Whet has since sold the tavern to Cholan but kept a room upstairs for him and his wife. Cholan allows him to still work there and be a silent partner as long as Whet wishes to. Wi, Abzyon [NPC/Alive/Diplomat/Location Unknown] Of all the diplomats he become an 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. Woundenal [NPC/Alive/Wizard/L'p'nth Mountains] Woundenal is the Wizard hermit that is the magical master to Caldan. He taught Caladan all his magic Caladan knows now. He lives in a magically hidden valley in the western side of the L'p'nth mountains. While the party visited him he clearly showed he was powerful in studying each person and knowing things about them most wouldn't on first glance. Much is still not known about him. He would help to supply info critical to the Ezam Castle raid. He also had a Blue Bug under glass but at the time no one knew what it meant. It would seem he was studying them before they were a threat. 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 after Clima he has been with Farseeker and others in just casual friendship and fun. During the Castle Raid (Adventure #2) Xian would encounter Ezam, a mysterious vampire. From Ezam a mysterious chain was found that stirred memories of Timon. But how Ezam got that chain is unclear and a mystery. After the encounter with Ezam and the pendant he found, Xian has been more quiet of late. He knows the pendant is his brothers but how Ezam had it he can't figure out. He plans to pursue this matter further this winter before the Dark Lands mission. Xian would not attend the Dark Lands mission. Farseeker was the last one to see him and he isn't sure where he has gone off to. But he suspects if Xian was in trouble he would get word to him. 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. Ye Kemu [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] Female wizard of Balance of age 16. Her master was recently killed in a duel and she killed the person who killed her master. So she took over her master's domain as ruler. She seems to be a kind ruler at this point feeding her people who have been needing it recently. Yosch [NPC/Alive/Seker/Upper World] This was the Seker who controlled the flight of the island through magic and his own ability. He was modified by the gods themselves. Fremea would personally befriend the strange being and spend a lot of time alone with him at the end. At the end Fremea would free him from his captivity for him to return to his own home realm. His ability to communicate telepathically allowed him to talk to the entire party. Z'leyra [PC/Alive/Healer/Adventure Duty] A female shaman. She carries a drum on her which clearly shows she is likely to be a shaman at first sight from those who know shamans (like Caladan). She came on the scene just after the Wagon ambush. She had been tracking Varange for some time after 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 magical chain armor. Since the 1st adventure she has been a crucial part in the healing process saving folks like Xian, 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 after Clima she has been making slow progress towards setting up 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 enchanted many items of her own design to raise cash for the future school among other projects. Z'leyra has grown greatly since Clima in power and strength. She has become a excellent healer and shaman. Her skill in dispelling the Slimes in the Castle and escape from a trap set by Ezam shows this. Though the trap backfired somewhat she came out with flying colors. She continues to help the party out with her magics and help create enchanted things for each person in the group. Z'lyera has met her match in the strange Gray Creatures encountered at Lake Oca in the Pavassa mission. She has tried to use magic to learn the truth of the items like the Claw and staffs. But all attempts have backfired. Making her nervous of the magic resistance of the items. She has also seen Bohusara heal with an great spell something she would like to have learned for her own purposes. This last few months have shown her she has a great deal to learn and study. She continues to work on her dream to setup a Healer's School in Marentia. During the Dark Lands mission she was drained of her magical strength so helped out in a support role. While the others ran around and explored the flying castle she helped out in other ways. She would find the Flying Slab and master its levitation spells through a concentration hood. Note: Z'leyra is played by Alex Koponen a very active player. Zaka [NPC/Alive/Elder/Ga'fel tribe] Elder Zaka is the chief elder of the nearby village to Caladan's village. He was there during the grave robbers raid on his village and the robbery of the grave where the Claw was stolen. 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. 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. Zhing Yew [NPC/Alive/Wizard/Dark Lands] She is the 22 year old niece to Count Kav Yi who rules one of the western Dark Land Law Oriented Domains. She is the bride of Correl. They both fell in love when he visited her land and she showed him around the forests. She is a skilled artist in the areas of sculpture and paint. Zing Lu [NPC/Dead/Wizard/Killed in Dark Lands] This apprentice was at one time a comrade of Chion but due to a past incident where Zing broke one of the Dark Land's major apprenticeship rules their friendship broke when Zing tried to blame Chion on it. When Zing would not be apprenticed to who he wanted due to this failure Zing sought to make Chion's life a hard one ever since. Rumors have it he trained under a less than respected wizard in the east. Zing would challenge Chion to a duel and be killed in the magical rite by Chion. Zhou Kimet [NPC/Alive/Count/Dark Lands] Native to Dark Lands. This Katai Count is the personal secretary/aide to the High Elder. He was the first to meet with the party when they entered into the Dark Lands. He was the one to deal with those outside Ki'ama's Manor while Oby served for the Manor and directly under Ki'ama. ------------------------- Animals ------------------------------ 4) Pets and Animals of merit Corona - When Fisherking died on Clima at the hands of Gargoyle Z'leyra's tonah and friend left her. But when Lady Varo offered a new eagle she took the oppurtunity. Corona would be elusive and quiet for many weeks. He seemed like any normal pet until the plains adventure (#2). Corona would demonstrate a inner magical power against a Giant. This power was flame dart like magic from his eyes. The Eagle would attack the Giant and help the party. In the chase with Z'leyra and Ben'dar against the Shaman grave robber Corona would help prove his value in a aerial combat. Since the plains he would help out in other combats including fights with a Kotothi shaman, gargoyles and other beasts from the Vassa forest to the Dark Lands. His aerial recon skills have also been of great value to the party. 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. The snake has no real pet name as it can't ear his own name but can understand sign langauge. Caladan and the snake are usually never far from each othe if possible. . Fisher King - [Dead] 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. 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. Boyzdar - This wolf is the pet and friend to Strie'bog. 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. ------------------------- Families/Clans ------------------------ 5) Family/Clan/Cults Information Clan Rud This clan lives in the South-eastern border of the Ga'fel tribe. This clan has about 20 familites. Clan Algar This clan lived in the North Western area of the Ga'fel Tribe. It was a small clan of a few Tipi on the riverbank ambushed by other Zen'da and Bib'borah was wounded in helping them 3 months before the party came to the plains (Adventure #2). Clan Laru This nomadic clan was in the south eastern border area between the Ser'manda and Ga'fel. This clan tends to roam in a 30 mile radius at various times of the year. Clan Nemat This village was where the party found bodies and Praelux. Here the grave robbers had captured prisoners to turn into their army by use of the blue bugs and claw. Here the party also met Jubil one of the few Elders to survive the attack. Red Anchor Secret Society found in documents in the Climan fortress. Little is known about this group itself. They tried to hide the Four Pieces of the Elemental Staff to the four corners of the world. The last piece was found in Lemasa. Gray Creatures These humanoids were first encounterd at Lake Oca by the party. The males seem to be highly skilled Warriors. The females may be leaders or scholar types? Little is known. They have sunken black eyes and skull like faces. They wear spiked shoes and black or brown leathers. They use Snake Staffs and Thud Bugs. The remarkable thing is that they seem to have a high resistance to magic. ------------------------------------------------------------- [Updated: 3/02/09] * Updated Information since Adventure #4 - 03/01 * Updated entries for the following people: Most folks alive got updates in their entries. I would say 90% of the Adventure 1-3 folks got updated in some fashion. * Added entries for following: Baron Gilon, Micah, Whet Monos, Kel Chel, Kromin, Amel, Q'sam, Jensen, Elam, Brekkan, Hew'bacca, Zhou Kimet, Kee Ortan, Zhing Yew, Correl Yale, Suca Kwat, Oby Won, Ki'ama Marob, Novasa Sha'han, Sven Redhand, Shalena, Ronti Asu, Ye Kemu, Kursya Itomi, A'kril Mantos, M'sahk, Yosch, Master Glyph, Fremea, Kiet and Raban. * Minor Spell checks fixed 3/2 thanks to Alex.