Heroes of the Orbs of the Archeron

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Other: Journals Heroes of the Orbs of the Archeron In the epic second tier of the Heroes & Traitors campaign, the group of adventurers listed below travels from Spearsdale across the Millagea Ocean and back in order to stop the demi-god known as the Archeron from destroying all of Aleen-gha.

A.D. 6464
(Played by Danice V.)

Warforged Fighter, Knight Protector

Biography: Date of birth unknown. A.D. 6464 (ay-dee) dutifully protects the halls and territory of the faraway magical university of Boar Herpes. As a guardian, he is charged with ensuring the safety of the students and the faculty from all outside harm.

During the excavation of what would become the school's foundation, workers found the scattered remnants of a battalion of warforged soldiers. The founding clerics and paladins assumed they were from an era long ago and had been casualties of an ancient war.

Unfortunately, generations of plate tectonics and the building of the school and damaged most of the remains beyond repair...except for only a handful. A.D. 6464 was inscribed upon the one of the last salvageable warforged, and so the founders took it upon themselves to try and revive it.

After many years of research and failed attempts, they were finally able to resurrect the warrior relics. As A.D. awoke and came to, he looked upon the strange, but wonder-eyed faces of his benefactors and knew nothing of himself. It seemed the ancient magic that had breathed life and knowledge into him before had long since decayed, but new magicks had infused him with new life and purpose.

It has been nearly 300 years since Boar Herpes opened its doors to whoever had the dedication and will to learn the ways of altruistic magic. And throughout the years, A.D. has stood by protecting the very school and legacy of those that saved him.

He comes to Spearsdale with a message for Celador from Io Kane, summoning Celador back to Boar Herpes for an important gathering. Io Kane, knowing the troubles of the region, sends the dependable guardian to assist his old friends and companions.

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Adron Aegyptus
(Played by Gillfrost)

Deva Runepriest

Biography: When I, Adron Aegyptus, was reincarnated 4 years ago (SH 1306), I was lead by Bahamut himself to the Cloudy Island Monastery where the monks prophesied that I would protect the world from a great evil. One year later I received word that the Archeron was threatening to break through once again to our plane. From that point on I have been seeking to thwart this evil. I had a break when I started tracking Dalchion. I knew he was searching for a Psion of some importance named Shalach and now they will seek out the Orbs.

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Aliyander Soel


(Played by Gillfrost)

Eladrin Artificer, Clockwork Engineer

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.

Athena
(Played by eRin)

Eladrin Sorceress, Wild Magess

Biography: Born approx. SH 1250. Athena hails from the Silver Vale with her roots tracing back to Feywild. She grew up with two older brothers but frequently wandered off by herself. As a child, she played with the nymphs in the forests surrounding her home where her natural talents in the arcane were encouraged. The Silver Vale was a booming merchant town that brought in dangerous goblins and savages that lurked in her magical forest so she learned early on how to dance with swords. Despite coming upon 75 or so encounters like this, she is hardly scarred by fear of adventuring. In fact, it was actually the catalyst for her childhood dream of being a superhero who champions big bad guys. Besides, somebody needed to protect her beloved nymph friends!

As soon as she was old enough to leave the nest, Athena bid her family farewell and traveled the world, making many friends along the way. Naturally, she picked up the languages of many races. For many years she made herself the disciple of various wizards and sorceresses. One by the name of Jesus taught her how to walk on water with the gift of magical boots. After she left the desert where Jesus resided, she came upon the savannah and lived among nomads who herded elephants. One of the nomads was an alchemist who mistakenly turned one of his elephants named Tantron into a figurine and tossed it aside to Athena. She keeps it with her as a reminder of her distaste for the selfish ways of alchemy.

Originally beginning her study of the arcane arts with eladrin wizards, Athena took off once more on her own to study independently because she didn't like how controlled the magic was. To her, she felt magic and the arcane was to be a more natural and fluid experience of shifting nature, rather than controlling it like the stuffy scientific-minded wizards.

While wandering through an outdoor market, an unusually cute little book imp was informing Athena on where she could find a book of tomes while trying to convince her to sell her soul for the knowledge. Athena found this to be pathetically enduring and so took the imp along to try to teach him about the benefits of being good.

Always a free spirit, Athena always goes wherever the wind takes her.

Notable Acts:
 * Has formed a bond with the unique Figurine of Tantron (Dragon 368).
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.
 * Diary of Athena

GoGough


(Played by Alex P.)

Changeling Rogue

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Golram Stormbearer
(Played by M. Vos)

Human Sorcerer, Lightning Fury

Biography: Born SH 1256. Golram Smucklump has led a fairly unimpressive and meager life, the only thing that he can really take credit for is growing the largest pumpkin in his village of Dunkelberg one year, something attributed to his years of backbreaking labor on the pitiful plot of land he inherited from his deceased uncle. He hated his work but never really thought of leaving his seaside farming community because it is all he knew.

This all changed when one day in SH 1298 while chasing a rogue pig up to the local lighthouse, Golram noticed that the storms that were coming into the bay were more peculiar than usual. He became entranced with the swirling clouds, arcing lightning and crashing thunder that seemed almost more than he could comprehend, when suddenly the storm seemed to pause. The wind abated, the lightning ceased and the rain quieted. Golram felt as if the storm had become aware of his presence and took notice of him. He noticed that the massive cloud formation seemed to turn to face him and all of a sudden it struck him. It blew him down with a thunderous gale of wind and drenched him with an instant torrent of rain and struck him with the most intense bolt of lightning he had ever known, all before being thrown into the sea.

A few days later Golram awoke sputtering on the shore just a few hundred yards from the lighthouse. The day was clear and the sea calm and he had very little recollection of what had occurred. He went back to his farm and continued with his monotonous work as normal with no memory of the incident with the storm except for a recurring dream about a spark and a tingling feeling every so often in the tips of his fingers.

Later that week the local tax collector came to collect the due but Golram was a few silver short, the collector, a fat shortsighted man with a bulldoggish face, raised his hand as if to strike, Golram threw up his arms in defense and a great arc of lightning shot from each of his hands striking the ground in front of the collectors horse and lighting his own barn on fire. The startled horse ran all the way back to town, not that the collector was opposing the animals instincts, as shocked as he was. Later that day the collector returned with soldiers in tow and had Golram evicted on grounds of dangerous sorcery. Golram looks back on this day as the first day of his life, he left behind his small village and with it he left his name, he has taken to traveling the world to refine his newfound power and discover all of the secrets of the storm as the Stormbearer.

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.

Ogther
(Played by Chris D.)

Half-Orc Barbarian, Fearbringer Thane

Biography: Born SH 1286. As the illegitimate son of a tribal princess, Ogther seemed destined for obscurity. His mother was raped during a violent raid from a group of sword-wielding brigands. Some say she was impregnated by the infamous half-orc pirate king Ka-jorn. That is mere speculation. Regardless of the father, Ogther was born a bastard and thus, dishonor followed him readily through his childhood.

Kor Clan is palisade fort deep in the Mountains of Skyshelf. A modest kingdom at best, it is led by a chieftain of the same name. Kor was the only reason Ogther wasn't killed at birth. Though his daughter was shamed by her attackers, he saw potential in the quarter-human babe.

At 13 Ogther was not nearly as strong as his contemporaries. On his first raid, it was predicted he would not make it through the first charge. Not only did Ogther fight bravely and kill honorably but he also exhibited a more tactical mind than the other orcs.

At 17 Ogther himself led a raid thirty orcs strong to a cave hideout of criminals and brigands. Instead of following the common tactic of charging into the darkness, Ogther ordered an avalanche be teased from the mountainside. The result left nearly fifty humanoids trying to dig themselves out. When they finally did (after five days) Ogther was ready. Ogther and his band chopped the heads off of all who crawled out of the rubble. Their sun-bleached skulls adorn the palisades of Kor Clan to this day.

At 22, Ogther was a respected member of the Clan. And then Kor died leaving a first son who was brutal as he was stupid. Gant was a cruel and wretched orc. Cruelty is not necessarily an undesirable trait when it comes to orcs, however, Gant was cruel to his own clan which was generally frowned upon. That same year, Ogther organized a coup to replace Gant with himself as chief. When final one-on-one combat between Ogther and Gant commenced, the cheers for Ogther were deafening. It was not to be. Gant, full blood, was not about to let the quarter-human Ogther embarrass him. They raged together for one whole hour before Ogther found himself gut-cut and dying. Gant, in his cruelty, ordered Ogther be thrown in the nearest river. He refused to let the part-blood die with honor.

When Ogther awoke, he was in a carnival tent being nursed back to health by a woman who claimed to be a midget giant (though Ogther thought she was probably only a normal human). She had fished him out of the river far down stream from Skyshelf. He spent the next year as a circus performer and part time prize fighter.

Ogther, at 24, longed to go back to Kor Clan to face Gant once and for all.

But he found himself with a band of adventurers after a drinking contest in some city he cared not the name for. As an orc without honor, he figured, it was the best he could do for now.

Ogther is currently retired from his adventuring career. He can be found in the camp of the former Bal-Sah Battler camp outside of Augusthaven.

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.
 * Jurnal of Ogther.

Raegina


(Played by Danice V.)

Githyanki Swordmage, Sigil Carver

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.

Ranzava Baatu
(Played by David W.)

Human Bard, Karmic Shaper

Biography: Born SH 1286. Ranzava Orsini Baatu is son of Jahad III and Elsiin Baatu, wealthy nobles who have gained renown throughout Spearsdale over the past four generations since their family emigrated there from the Isle of Delia. He has three older brothers, Jahad IV, Ishyoba, and Ysidoro Baatu, all of whom have lived up to their family name and have brought prosperity not only to their family but to Spearsdale as a whole through their mercantile exploits. Ranzava on the other hand chose the path of the theatre and has since made a name for himself throughout Spearsdale as one of the few truly talented performers of his generation.

Due to his moderate fame, Ranzava has become a bit conceited, but he usually means well. While his actions may not always prove to be the most ethical, he insists on the principle that the ends justify the means and fancies himself as an “eventual altruist.”

He is infamous for accidentally burning down the theatre of Spearsdale five years ago (SH 1305). However, through his talents and his charming words, he convinced his brothers as well as hundreds of other residents to rebuild the theatre and erect a memorial to honor the thespians who died during the fire. The play that was showing at the time of the fire, titled “The Fall of Nerath,” has since become a local favorite and is played at least thrice a year.

He is always on the lookout for adventure and for future stories and epics to tell. Where there is adventure to be had and good deeds to be done, Ranzava will do all in his power to be there, fighting among his comrades for an “eventual” righteous cause.

The Delians have developed a hatred for the Baatu family ever since they abandoned Delia in search of a new life over three generations ago. The only way they might consider forgiving their sins against the tribe is if Ransava could bring some new technology or philosophy to contribute to the Delian tribe's well being.

Notable Acts:
 * Ranzava Baatu died SH 1310, June 24 in battle, slowly and painfully consumed by lava. He never had the chance to bring honor once again to the Baatu name in Delia. He did, however, leave behind an heir...
 * Journal of Ranzava Baatu.

Shaded One
(Played by Gillfrost)

Shardmind Rogue/Ranger, Verdant Stalker

Biography: Birth date unknown. Shaded One came into consciousness when dwarven miners were excavating the mountains near Sjobo. He lived with the dwarves for several years picking up whatever skills he could. In the black of the mines he learned how to shift through the shadows and remain out of sight only to strike from a distance when you least expect it.

While visiting Sjobo for supplies, Shaded One heard about the Triumvirate of Bahamut and decided he wanted to join. Unable to find a way to do so, he decided to slay as many demons as he could until they would let him join. For several years he traveled around killing as many demons as he could while living off of money from bounty hunter contracts and the like.

Eventually his actions were recognized and he was enlisted by the Triumvirate to guard an unknown artifact in the Dao Salam Desert far to the south. He has lived in Krusjik for 12 years protecting the artifact and working for the Triumvirate.

During this time the Triumvirate has shown him very little attention. While he believes he deserves more honor and notoriety, Shaded One has tried to remain faithful and obedient. He is looking for his next opportunity to prove himself and set himself apart within the Triumvirate.

While traveling with a band of adventurers on a quest to save Aleen-gha from the Demi-god the Archeron, the Shaded One was slain by demonic forces. The Triumvirate of Bahamut worked for several weeks attempting to resurrect the Shaded One. Finally, they successfully implanted his withering spirit into the body of a human man. His new biological body made him feel closer to the other beings he had been around his entire life. Invigorated, the Shaded One adventured on exploring the many aspects of his new body. He even decided to take on a name to match his new self, Dicky Morrigan or DM for short.

Notable Acts:
 * Killed by demons during the invasion of Spearsdale.

Shalach, the Dark Render
(Played by Gillfrost)

Genasi Psion

Biography: EEEEVIL!!!!

Notable Acts: [blank]

Tesk'e Ro'sefer'e


(Played by Carrie G.)

Shifter (Longtooth) Seeker, Crimson Hunter

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.

Vysley Durjen


(Played by David W.)

Shadar-Kai Wizard, Bonded Summoner

Notable Acts:
 * Helped seal away The Archeron during The Battle of Spearsdale.

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