Heroes of the Air Islands of Nack

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Other: Journals Heroes of the Air Islands of Nack Below is a list of PCs that are currently being played in the world of Aleen-gha in the campaign of the Air Islands of Nack. Also note that every short biography presented here has been written by the possessing player of the corresponding character. The "Sessions Played" segment notes the sessions each character played after the splitting of our group and the random rotation implemented thereafter. This began midway through the Flight of the ElectroZephyr adventure arc.

To view characters played in previous campaigns, visit the Characters page.

Alba Ashdown


(Played by eRin)

Catfolk Rogue 4 (Thief)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 8: “The Radiant Tower of Selubrius, Part 2”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 1: “Unicorns!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 7: “The Lycanthropes are Dead!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”

Biography: (Charlatan) Hails from the catfolk island of Meowlo.

Notable Acts: [blank]

Andras
(Played by Adrian S.)

Human Fighter 7 (Eldritch Knight)

(Lawful Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 7: “The Lycanthropes are Dead!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 8: “Mosquito Fighter Down”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 11: “The Death of an Immortal”

Biography: (Hermit) Andras had proven himself to be a reliable front-line fighter in the Nack Army, thus earning him a place in a guerrilla unit aimed at highly mobile, shock trooper combat. The missions he undertook were dangerous but not limited to: ambushing trade caravans of those who opposed the empire, security for powerful politicians, and scouting for larger party raids.

Among this task-force were equally capable fighters, known only to each other by their pseudo-names: Although they were loyal to each other as brothers- and sisters-in-arms, their loyalty to the emperor, Rustingard Nack II was just as fierce.
 * Jackal (Name: Andras)
 * Wasp (Name: Unknown, 30's)
 * Hawk (Name: Unknown, 20's)
 * Minx (Name: Unknown, 20's)
 * Wolf (Name: Unknown, old)

The request was simple enough, and always delivered by raven: "Divert enemy combatants living north of the Deadfall River on the third night following the full moon. Normal payment will be tripled. As always, your teams' discretion is mandatory." All it took were five of these specialized fighters and a few moments to completely subvert the village's defenses and dwellers under the blanket of nightfall. The old man of the hamlet stood defiant, unwilling to leave his home even while the land around him burned to the ground. "Lotesse Barratu vasa lle arael, ar' quanta lle yassen aha," were the last words of the village elder right before Andras plunged his two-handed sword, Goldenheart, through his chest. (See below for more information about this incident.) Having fulfilled their duty, the elite group of five scattered into the damp humid night, vanishing as quickly as they came. All rendezvoused, save one...

Many years had passed since disappearing into the woods that fateful night, and while his body and social skills deteriorated, his thirst for knowledge kept his mind strong. Every once in awhile however, the Goldenheart beckons him... and he must answer.

The information below is reserved for those whose characters can speak the Elvish language of Svar and have the DM's permission to read.

(Translation of the Svar curse)'' "May the devil (Barratu) consume your heart, and fill you with rage." This Svar-tu curse was actually directed toward Andras' weapon, Goldenheart, and has indirectly affected the warrior in ways that he cannot yet understand.

Notable Acts: [blank]

Balasar


(Played by Sydney A.)

Gold Dragonborn Paladin 9 (Oath of Devotion)

(Lawful Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 2: “Sparinon is Burning!”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Acolyte) Currently a member of the vampire-slaying syndicate known as the Vengeful Sun.

Notable Acts: [blank]

Bruni Sunimar


(Played by Felicia M.)

'''Half-Orc Barbarian 4 (Path of the Totem Warrior - Eagle)

(Chaotic Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 4: “Escaping the Judicature”

Biography: (Outlander)

Notable Acts:
 * Was instrumental in helping the heroes escape the Flagship Judicature on SH 671, January 3rd.

Ckodjr
(Played by Alex P.)

Half-Elf Warlock 3 (The Archfey Patron)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 1: “Unicorns!”

Biography: When the winds were howling, he was born. A sad fate that he is not the master of his fate. But the master needs his errand boy. Not much is known about the master but what is known is he is a tall, domineering man named Coutcheck. He was the patron and controller of the small town of Blasphas. At a young age the pure son of a cobbler was sworn to the patron.

From this Ckodjr learned of the fey connections that Coutcheck had and that Coutcheck wasn't the head honcho.

Notable Acts: [blank]

Dug Madonna


(Played by Ted)

Lightfoot Halfling Rogue 5 (Thief)

(Chaotic Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”

Biography: (Guild Artisan, Mason)

Notable Acts: [blank]

Elendar Cloudspell
(Played by M. Hegarty)

High Elf Warlock 1 (Archfey Patron)

(Neutral Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Betrayal at the Dragon Temple (special one-shot)

Biography: (Noble) M, 150yrs, 160lb, 6'0" A noble belonging to the esteemed House Cloudspell, Elendar felt forced into a life of adventure and treasure hunting after his love for a lady of the rival House Skyflower became public knowledge. Earlier on, SH 621, July 18th, he had entered into a pact with a scion of Sakarin known as Olijfia who gave him fey powers.

Notable Acts:
 * Died SH 662, April 28th after his own companion Vesper Sibylla stabbed him in the back with two swords and the green dragon wyrmling Achuaka spewed poison breath over his incapacitated body.

Elizagerth


(Played by M. Vos)

Half-Orc Barbarian 9 (Path of the Berserker) / Sorcerer 1

(Chaotic Evil)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Criminal) Elizagerth was once a being of pure rage driven by a constant voice to be as chaotic as possible, now he slumbers aboard the ship still following the party wherever they go but never truly to be found...

Notable Acts:
 * Alignment has shifted from Chaotic Neutral to Chaotic Evil due to actions taken alongside [#Halcyon|Halcyon]]. Elizagerth committed heinous crimes against innocent individuals upon the Tree of Pain and elsewhere within the Temple of Anguish on SH 671, March 5th.

Essence


(Played by Leah R.)

Half-Elf Cleric 4 (Life Domain)

(Neutral Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 9: “The Journey to Bandle City”
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 10: “Renauld and the Orb”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 1: “Unicorns!”

Biography: (Acolyte)

Notable Acts: [blank]

Freia


(Played by Carrie G.)

Half-Elf Sorcerer 10 (Wild Magic)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 8: “The Radiant Tower of Selubrius, Part 2”
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 9: “The Journey to Bandle City”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 1: “Unicorns!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 8: “Mosquito Fighter Down”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 12: “The Tomb of Locq”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Outlander)

Notable Acts:
 * Slew a blue dragon wyrmling in the engine room of the ElectroZephyr on SH 670, November 11th.
 * Alignment has shifted from Chaotic Good to Chaotic Neutral due to inaction while her companions Elizagerth and Halcyon committed heinous crimes against innocent individuals upon the Tree of Pain on SH 671, March 5th.

Halcyon
(Played by Danice V.)

Half-Elf Cleric 12 (Tempest Domain)

(Lawful Evil)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 8: “The Radiant Tower of Selubrius, Part 2”
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 11: “The Search for Sweetwater”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 5: “A Stern Talk with Lord Diovax”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 7: “The Lycanthropes are Dead!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 8: “Mosquito Fighter Down”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 10: “A Vampire Lord's Betrayal”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 11: “The Death of an Immortal”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 2: “Sparinon is Burning!”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Sage) Orphaned at a young age on the streets of Namara, he was discovered by the talent scouts of Boar Herpes. Halcyon had a particular proclivity for priestly procedures, so he became a devoted cleric of Boar Herpes, pledging his life to academia and the glory of the magical peer reviewed University of Boar Herpes. He spent many years of study locked away in the halls and libraries of BH, but the ephemeral and ethereal travel dire badger bit him and he desired above all else: powe... field research! So he sought out an adventuring airship and sky captain (possibly gnomish) to fulfill his new dreams and sense of adventure!

Notable Acts:
 * Became a vampire spawn enthralled to Lord Diovax on SH 670, November 13, effectively becoming Lawful Evil.
 * Severed his ties to Lord Diovax and lost his vampirism on SH 670, November 18.
 * Drew many cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 670, November 18th: the Flames card, the Rogue card, the Knight card, the Rogue card again, the Jester card, the Eurayle card, the Moon card, and the Moon card once more, and subsequently he has many enemies out to kill him now, including a powerful devil and two unknown NPCs.
 * Discovered that Atticus Buchanan was one of the NPCs out to kill him on SH 670, December 1st. Halcyon bathed the poor lad in radiant fire, killing him.
 * Discovered that Egon the Lustful is the arch-devil out to destroy Halcyon. He heard this on the ElectroZephyr from an invisible voice on SH 670, December 9th.
 * Contracted werewolf lycanthropy on SH 671, January 10th while infiltrating the overrun Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen. Now he's been on both sides of the spectrum as a vampire and werewolf! Yay!
 * Healed himself of werewolf lycanthropy on SH 671, January 13th after the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen had been cleared.
 * With the help of Lats and Lilhani, defeated his former headmaster Prodiga Skylight on SH 671, January 25th. She ended up being the Rogue as a result of his drawing the card of the same name from the Deck of Many Things.
 * Nearly died in a battle with Egon the Lustful himself on SH 671, February 2nd. Instead, he managed to ensnare him within a magic circle.
 * Destroyed Egon the Lustful after a desperate struggle and another near-death experience. Halcyon grabbed the fabled devil-weapon Akaid and skewered Egon with it, truly destroying the archdevil. In the process, he has claimed Akaid and Egon's devil armor.

Kamenos


(Played by Jesse T.)

Tiefling Rogue 9 (Assassin)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 2: “Sparinon is Burning!”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Criminal) Currently a member of the vampire-slaying syndicate known as the Vengeful Sun.

Notable Acts: [blank]

Kiva


(Played by Kathryn A.)

Half-Elf Ranger 4 (Hunter)

(Chaotic Good)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”

Biography: (Guild Artisan - Sommelier) Kiva has a familiar named Oakey, a sleepy squirrel who keeps her spirits up.

Notable Acts:
 * Contracted wererat lycanthropy while infiltrating the overrun Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen on SH 671, January 10th.
 * Her wererat lycanthropy was cured by Halcyon on SH 671, January 13th after the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen had been cleared.

Korderas
(Played by Jordan P.)

Tiefling Rogue 2

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * All pre-session 8 in the Flight of the ElectroZephyr adventure arc.

Biography: (Criminal)

Notable Acts: [blank]

Lats Boldengrin


(Played by Matt W.)

Forest Gnome Monk 11 (Way of Shadow)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 9: “The Journey to Bandle City”
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 11: “The Search for Sweetwater”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 3: “The Flagship Judicature”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 10: “A Vampire Lord's Betrayal”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 11: “The Death of an Immortal”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 12: “The Tomb of Locq”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Hermit) Born to owners of a small artisan shop, Lats left for a path of monastic discovery at the young age of 6. Lats took an oath of silence during his early days of being a monk, and grew accustomed to little to no conversation with his fellow travelers. Lats seems to open up to strangers more easily than most, which seems to stem from his service to others at the monastery.

Notable Acts:
 * Drew three cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 670, December 11th, including the Idiot card, the Vizier card, and the Flames card. So now he's a wise fool with a powerful devil after him! Sounds like sophomore year all over again...
 * Discovered that the Molten Juggernaut is out to kill Lats. He saw the arch-devil's symbol emblazoned on a stone on Sweetwater Island, right before he was attacked by an army of modrons.
 * Killed a fellow monk, Brother Zeio, at the Monastery of the Black Wind after finding out that the monks had tried to sell him out to the Molten Juggernaut on SH 671, January 23rd.

Leucosa Enna
(Played by Steph V.)

Wood Elf Fighter 10 (Battle Master)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 2: “The Crimson Plate of Raz-Hindur”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 3: “The Flagship Judicature”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 5: “A Stern Talk with Lord Diovax”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 7: “The Lycanthropes are Dead!”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 12: “The Tomb of Locq”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Soldier) Sister to Naïlo and the only other known survivor of the Svar-enna, Leucosa had drifted from her sister and her family early in life to pursue her passion, war. Unlike the rest of her tribe, Leucosa was determined to break free of the constant skirmishes and invasions with the neighboring orcs on Taurë and had joined a growing number of Svar-enna elves who thought similarly. Together, these hundreds of warriors made the first official army of elves and had set off to the far ends of the island to root out and destroy every orc they could find. The campaign lasted years.

During that time, Leucosa had learned how to fight with both skill and discipline, wielding a wicked blade in each hand and wading through hordes of enemies. She found that she was born for a life of battle and war and strife and would often shudder at the thought of attaining the goal of destroying all enemies on the island. When it came to tactics during an attack, Leucosa would often argue with the commanding elves about the best course of action, and would blatantly disobey orders she thought to be ineffective or outright wrong. In the end, her maverick nature would prove to save her life...

During a large attack on an orcish outpost, the entire unit was attacked by a massive blue dragon whose wrath did not distinguish between orc and elf. While her unit was in formation during the attack, Leucosa had stubbornly gone solo, finding a way around the outpost to ambush them in the flank. It was then the lightning terror destroyed her entire unit, along with every other unit in the elven army, along with every orc savage defending their outpost. Only Leucosa would remain, hidden in an outcrop of boulders like a rat. Her shame in this instance would follow her for the rest of her days.

After the massacre, Leucosa traveled for several days in search of the rest of the Svar-enna to warn them of this new, inconceivable threat. She eventually tracked them down to a massive field wrought with death. Her friends and family were destroyed by the same beast who slew her warrior companions. The bodies were so obliterated, it was impossible to distinguish one from another. Her entire tribe was slaughtered, and she was the only one left to tell the tale. In absolute defeat, Leucosa wandered the realm of Nack for the next few years, serving as a mercenary here and there, constantly searching for the only thing that would bring her comfort: battle. While on a trip to Bandle City, Leucosa had heard of the renown of a group of adventurers who had apparently halted the invasion of dozens of dragons. To her surprise, she heard her sister's name for the first time in years. Naïlo was part of this group and had heroically slew a dragon. She quickly found out that the group was aboard a dragon-bladder ship called the ElectroZephyr and was eventually headed for the elven island of Sparinon. For weeks, Leucosa had feverishly tracked the ship and her sister, trying desperately to catch up with the group. Eventually, she had found the ship on Sparinon, only to discover that her only sister had slipped into a coma and was being cared for on the ship. After hearing that her soul had been trapped in an undisclosed, extradimensional location, Leucosa could only weep for the hope that had lived in her for so short a time...

But it was not all lost. Leucosa knew what she needed to do, and now had once again found a mission. She knew she would one day find her sister's soul in the depths of the unearthly unknown, and she would cut down every creature that would stand in her way.

Notable Acts:
 * Drew four cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 670, December 25th: the Throne card, the Talons card, the Talons card again and finally the Jester card, allowing her to pursue the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen which was magically/rightfully bestowed upon her as well as becoming instantly badass due to the flawed power of the Jester card.
 * Contracted wererat lycanthropy on SH 671, January 10th while infiltrating the overrun Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen.
 * Her wererat lycanthropy was cured by Halcyon on SH 671, January 13th after the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen had been cleared.

Lilhani Zimylan Taza
(Played by Shannon W.)

Forest Gnome Rogue 10 (Assassin) / Wizard 1

(Chaotic Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 10: “Renauld and the Orb”
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 11: “The Search for Sweetwater”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 3: “The Flagship Judicature”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 4: “Escaping the Judicature”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 6: “Infiltrating the Keep of Sir Alistair De'Armisen”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 10: “A Vampire Lord's Betrayal”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 3: “The Curse of Barratu”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Charlatan) Born to gnomish parents who died before she could remember, Lilhani grew up on the bustling streets of Namara. Throughout her adolescence, she became adept at making fools out of others. Instead of begging for food or picking pockets from passersby, she found ways to have these hapless citizens simply give her their money. She would sell fake magical potions or disguise herself as a sagely soothsayer selling fortunes. She eventually made a small name for herself as a trickster wizard, and was taken up as an apprentice by a mage known as Selubrius. Within his lone tower on the island of Bruya, Selubrius taught Lilhani the basic fundamentals of magic and wizardry. For a few years, Lilhani studied elementary arcana while sweeping the floors of the tower and fetching pales of water. Selubrius grew to trust Lilhani and treated her as a valued student.

After working for many years as a freelance wizard, Selubrius had finally saved enough gold to purchase a state-of-the-art dragon bladder ship. After purchasing a ship called the ElectroZephyr from the guild, he sent Lilhani to retrieve it from the fresh docks of Namara. Whilst gazing upon its stormy-blue exterior, Lilhani felt a growing surge of excitement within her. At last, her long con had come to a worthy fruition! As she steered the ship away from the city, she found herself travelling not back to Bruya and her teacher Selubrius, but where her fancy led her. She quickly found a crew of like-minded wanderers eager for adventure, treasure and knowledge. And thus began the infamous Flight of the ElectroZephyr!

Notable Acts:
 * Stole the ElectroZephyr from the owner Selubrius.
 * Gained proper ownership from Selubrius after trading blue dragon eggs and agreeing to go on a mission for him on SH 670, November 18.
 * Drew three cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 670, November 30th: the Fates card, the Rogue card, and the Gem card, allowing her to dodge any catastrophe once while also having an NPC out to kill her and now having 50,000gp worth of jewelry on her person.
 * Discovered Naïlo Enna's soul based on a gut call while walking through the catacombs beneath Castle Diovax on SH 671, February 2nd. It is apparently held within some glass cylinder, and emanates a soft light.
 * Temporarily seduced the archdevil Egon the Lustful using a philter of love in order to save her companions and bring the ElectroZephyr back to the Prime Material Plane of Aleen-gha in the realm of Nack.
 * Alignment has shifted from Chaotic Good to Chaotic Neutral due to inaction while her companions Elizagerth and Halcyon committed heinous crimes against innocent individuals upon the Tree of Pain on SH 671, March 5th.

Lina Sunstorm
(Played by Sonja P.)

Human Fighter 2

(Lawful Good)

Biography: (Folk Hero)

Notable Acts: [blank]

Morgan Godbolt
(Played by Chris D.)

Human Ranger 3 (Beast Master)

(Chaotic Good)

Biography: (Pirate)

Notable Acts:
 * Drew the Vizier card from the Deck of Many Things, allowing him to ask a question and receive an answer to anything.
 * On SH 670, December 11th, after drawing the Donjon card from the Deck of Many Things, Morgan was entombed in an extradimensional space. He cannot be freed until he is found.

Naïlo Enna
(Played by Steph V.)

Wood Elf Ranger 3 (Hunter)

(True Neutral)

Biography: (Outlander) As part of an outlying tribe of elves known as the Svar-enna, Naïlo grew up in a harsh world in which the rudiments of survival were in constant question. Unlike most elves in Nack the Svar-enna lived on the outskirts of the realm, on the island of Taurë. There, Naïlo grew up learning the ways of the marauder. Her tribe never stayed in one place on the island for long, and there were constant skirmishes against orcs and packs of beasts that also inhabited the island. Naïlo had eventually shown an affinity with the natural aspects of the hunt while her sister Leucosa focused more on the warrior's aspect of invasion. Eventually, Leucosa had gone off to fight a war with a neighboring orc clan for a few years. In the meantime, Naïlo had focused on hunting for her fellow tribesmen. For a time, Naïlo's life was simple. However, on SH 666, June 24th, her world had changed dramatically.

Seemingly out of nowhere, a great and ancient blue dragon had attacked Naïlo and the Svar-enna, spewing bolts of lightning as though a raging thunderstorm had focused its power on a small stretch of land. While Naïlo had barely escaped with her life, running as fast as she could into the treeline, her tribesmen, her family, everyone she had ever loved and known were slaughtered by the terrible, nameless dragon. She could only assume that her sister Leucosa was killed too, as there were both elvish and orcish arrows lodged in the crevasses of the great beast's scaly armor.

The next morning, Naïlo had surveyed the absolute carnage that befell the Svar-enna. Her friends and family torn asunder, dismembered, blackened by magical electricity, were strewn about the killing field. From that moment on, she swore an oath to slay every dragon that came across her path, no matter the circumstance. She spent the next few years both training and travelling about the realm of Nack in search of any and all dragons. Unfortunately, she didn't come across even one dragon, and she learned from others that no dragon had been sighted for over a hundred years after the Empire of Nack was established. The city-dwelling humans had made it their mission to destroy all of the winged beasts long ago, and apparently they had. Still, Naïlo refused to stop her hunt, as she had seen one dragon and she knew it still lived. The elf eventually found her way to the bustling city of Namara where she took up residence upon a ship known as the ElectroZephyr. She thought it very befitting to hunt dragons in the re-purposed corpse of a blue dragon...

Notable Acts:
 * Slew a green dragon wyrmling during a dragon attack on Bandle City on SH 670, November 30. This enabled her to utilize the Orb of Dragon Command.
 * After drawing the Void card from the Deck of Many Things, Naïlo's soul was stripped from her body and locked away in an unknown location on SH 670, November 30. She is now in a comatose state aboard the ElectroZephyr.

Natasha
(Played by Shannon W.)

Lightfoot Halfling Rogue 1

(True Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Betrayal at the Dragon Temple (special one-shot)

Biography: (Urchin) F, 32yrs, 38lb, 3'0" After the death of her parents at a very early age, Natasha found herself living on the streets of Namara, forced to live by begging and stealing throughout the city. After scrounging up enough repute and money, she ended up sponsoring an orphanage known as the Lil'uns Respite and ended up with a treasure hunting gang aboard the airship Mace.

Notable Acts:
 * Came inches away from death when a swarm of centipedes attacked her in her sleep on SH 662, April 26th.
 * Died SH 662, April 28th amidst the chaos of betrayal. While trying to convince the green dragon wyrmling Achuaka of her alliance by displaying the Locquians ring she had found earlier. Clearly unconvinced of this symbol of friendship, Achuaka bit of her arm and the halfling bled to death underwater near the Dragon Temple.

Ping
(Played by M. Vos)

Human Monk 2

(True Neutral)

Biography: (Acolyte)

Notable Acts:
 * Died SH 670, November 3rd by the dreadful gaze and wicked claws of a scarecrow, like a chump. His body was eviscerated and charred in a burning cornfield in Spatera.

Poppy
(Played by Gillfrost)

Mountain Dwarf Paladin 8 (Oath of Vengeance)

(Lawful Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Flight of the ElectroZephyr: Episode 11: “The Search for Sweetwater”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 2: “The Crimson Plate of Raz-Hindur”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 4: “Escaping the Judicature”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 5: “A Stern Talk With Diovax”
 * Malevolence in Pursuit: Episode 9: “The Grey Whistler and the Black Wind”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 1: “Uniting the Tribes”

Biography: (Guild Artisan, Blacksmith) Poppy spent her youth earning calluses and grease stains in her father's armor shop. Blomgrun, her father, was Bandle City's finest smith. The only thing he loved as much as his work was his young daughter, Poppy - named for the sprightly sounds of the sparks that leapt from his ever-burning forge. He swelled with pride the day she was first able to lift his trusty hammer, Whomper. Poppy immediately took to his art, demonstrating a natural gift for smithing, which Blomgrun honed with devoted instruction.

One day, a distant general named Florin Berell commissioned Blomgrun to craft a helm, glorious beyond comparison. Blomgrun toiled away on this project, determined to present Florin with his finest work. He let Poppy set the center jewel, entrusting her with the most important piece. When the pair finished, they departed to deliver it in person. Word of the general's order, however, was leaked to some of his enemies, and two assassins were dispatched to intercept the delivery. Blomgrun was able to occupy the assassins long enough for Poppy to escape with the prized helm. She watched helplessly from the brush as her father was slain.

Instead of fleeing home, she carried the helm the rest of the way to Demacia alone. She refused payment for it, saying that no amount would compensate for her father's life. Instead, she offered it as a gift, honoring her father's final intentions. Florin saw the grim determination behind the tears in her eyes, and requested that she be appointed as a guardian of the state. Soon after, seeking to crush those responsible for the assassination with her father's hammer, Poppy ventured off to hone her battle skills and find vengeance.

Notable Acts:
 * Became a vampire spawn enthralled to Lord Diovax on SH 670, November 14.
 * Lost his ties to Lord Diovax and lost his vampirism on SH 670, November 18.
 * Drew two cards from the Deck of Many Things, including the Vizier card and the Ruin card on SH 670, December 11th. She can answer any question, but she has lost all of her earthly possessions which, to be honest, weren't much... but she lost her prized ancestral hammer Whomper! Pouty face!
 * Attempted to draw three more cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 671, January 4th, but promptly drew the Void card first which trapped her soul within the legendary Orb of Dragon Command!
 * Again drew three cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 671, January 25th. First drew the Gem card, followed by the Idiot card which forced him to draw the Skull card immediately afterward. He was able to destroy the Avatar of Death on his own, saving his own life.

Ranor Yewtear
(Played by Chris D.)

Wood Elf Druid 4 (Circle of the Moon)

(Chaotic Neutral)

Biography: (Hermit)

Notable Acts: [blank]

Rugor Ghemas
(Played by Steve L)

Mountain Dwarf Fighter 1

(Neutral Evil)

Sessions Played:
 * Betrayal at the Dragon Temple (special one-shot)

Biography: (Pirate) M, 55yrs, 200lb, 5'0" Throughout his young adult years, Rugor quickly gained a reputation throughout the clans at Bandle City by brawling with anyone who looked at him the wrong way, beating them nearly to death. After some time pirating with other dwarves aboard the ship called the Throwing Stone, he ended up with enough money to buy the airship Mace which he ended up using as a dedicated vehicle for treasure hunting. He picked up a few semi-like-minded crew mates along the way to assist in satiating in desire for treasures of all sorts.

Notable Acts:
 * After the sudden betrayal of Vesper Sibylla, he assisted in killing Vesper on SH 662, April 28th.

Silaqui Amastacia
(Played by Jamie Z.)

High Elf Bard 4 (College of Lore)

(Chaotic Good)

Biography: (Sage)

Notable Acts:
 * Drew two cards from the Deck of Many Things on SH 670, December 11th. These cards included the Comet card and the Key card. In my opinion, this is pretty awesome. She has to fight single-handedly the next monster they come across but she also gets a badass weapon to do it with: the legendary elvish Oathbow!

Steve Holyfield
(Played by Gillfrost)

Human Monk 1

(True Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Betrayal at the Dragon Temple (special one-shot)

Biography: (Hermit) M, 30yrs, 190lb, 5'8" Steve hails from the mysterious Monastery of the Black Wind where he trained in the art of silence and stealth since he was a child. Later in life, he had visions of the mysterious Dragon Temple which held the secrets of the forgotten goddess Locqwerthalyn and her relationship to his own deity Ulsted. After experiencing this vision, he felt compelled to find the Dragon Temple and ended up with a band of treasure hunters aboard the ship Mace, headed toward the island of Locq.

Notable Acts:
 * Came inches away from death when a swarm of centipedes attacked him in his sleep on SH 662, April 26th.
 * After initiating a battle with the green dragon wyrmling Achuaka and the sudden betrayal of Vesper Sibylla, he killed Vesper with his own hands on SH 662, April 28th.

Umer Deszeld
(Played by Steve L.)

Brass Dragonborn Sorcerer 10 (Draconic Bloodline)

(Lawful Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”
 * Rousing the Dragon: Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”

Biography: (Sage) (Once a human named Elymas Auternus) It was the morning of The Cataclysm. Nothing unusual to be noted. The weather was pleasant as it always was on my island. Yes, I owned my own island. But, let me begin further back…

This was my sanctuary. My place to unravel the lost knowledge of the multiverse. During my years working in the studies of magic, I had established a working “relationship” with the dragons in my area. They would tell me long lost stories of their kind and the magics they used during their lives and the lives of their ancestors.

Among these creatures was the Brass Dragon known to me as Herensuge. He was one that allowed and possibly enjoyed conversation. Two solitary creatures unwittingly desperate for conversations delving into magic. He was an unexhausted source of knowledge, wisdom and things I never could have imagined. We had our pleasantries and scholarly dialog. Nothing more in common than our thirst for knowledge.

I can’t recall the day but there was a calamity that took me from my studies. Two great dragons battling! It was like nothing I had ever seen. Both taking to the air, clawing each other to find the advantage to undo the other. The battle ended as one of the winged creatures fell from the sky – mortally wounded. The other flew away, as I made my way to the fallen. Upon my arrival, I realized it was my old conversation companion. There was nothing I could do. No skill or magic could undo the damage done by the claws, bite and breath of my friend’s adversary. I made my way to his head. His breathing labored. Blood coming from his wounds, mouth and ears. His eyes’ lighted as he recognized me. More by smell than sight. He made some type of noise as his lungs were giving way. He spoke in his draconic language guttural sounds bouncing off my ear. But I could sense the magic in the air. I laid my hands on him, speaking to him. Letting him know he was not alone. He lifted his head one last time, saying “No favor shall be ungifted.” I didn't know what that meant. But I stayed there as his eyes closed, his breathing stopped. I sat there in silence, already missing our conversations.

It is now, I return to the fated morning. The Cataclysm. Somehow, some way – the Gods were angered. Their wrath met my lands. Light shot down and where it touched the earth roared, then torn itself apart. All my time alone, I had no one there with me. My learnings could not help me at all. How feeble I felt. I closed my eyes waiting for my last moments. As I waited I heard something faint. A whisper. I opened my eyes to see an old man with seven yellow canaries. I thought myself delusional. He seemed so at ease with what was taking place. He stretched out is staff to me and said, “No favor shall be ungifted.” The same words Herensuge said before he left me. From that moment on I don’t know or remember what happened. I don’t know any amount of time that lapsed. For when I woke, I found myself in liquid. I flayed all about breaking the barrier that held me. As I emerged, somehow different. It was then I saw myself anew.

The old man with the canaries stood over me. He nodded with some type of approval. As he turned away from me, he waved his staff once more, a silvery flash hitting me in my chest. Before I could look up – the old man was gone. It was that moment Elymas Auternus’ life was over. Umer Deszeld was Dragonborn.

Notable Acts:
 * Drew two cards from the Deck of Many Things: the Idiot card and the Sun card in order, making him a very powerful fool on SH 670, November 30th.
 * Cursed to the Svar-tu god Barratu's Plane of Pain and skewered onto the thorny Tree of Pain alongside thousands of other unfortunate souls. This happened late in December, SH 670.
 * (The following information is hidden from everyone except Umer Deszeld.)
 * SH 671, March 6th: After being freed from the Tree of Pain within the Temple of Anguish, Umer secretly pledged his loyalty to the Svar-tu God of Pain, Barratu, allowing him access back to the mortal realm of Nack through the base of the Tree of Pain. He is now an Agent of Pain who must keep his loyalty secret. (read more on Episode 4: “The Tree of Pain”)
 * SH 671, March 7th: In a secret conversation, Umer Deszeld deftly persuaded the Queen Vlaya Skyflower to divulge the fact that Algondas killed Elondar Cloudspell after he informed her of Algondas' death in the Temple of Anguish. Queen Vlaya swore Umer to secrecy, since this information would likely plunge all of the Svar-tu in a civil war between House Cloudspell and House Skyflower, and her own newborn son's life would be in jeopardy. (read more on Episode 5: “One Thousand Refugees”)

Vesper Sybilla
(Played by D. Ventura)

Wood Elf Ranger 1

(True Neutral)

Sessions Played:
 * Betrayal at the Dragon Temple (special one-shot)

Biography: (Outlander) M, 337yrs, 140lb, 5'10" Vesper is one of the few elves yet alive and old enough to remember a time before the humans of Nack came and wiped out much of his own race along with all known dragons. At the time, he was only a child of the Svar-enna. Since then he has taken to wandering the islands and taking odd jobs here and there, secretly in search of the dragons his family once called friends and allies. When he heard of the Dragon Temple and the group who hired him to guide them through the island of Locq, he immediately joined in.

Notable Acts:
 * Died SH 662, April 28th after stabbing his companion Elendar Cloudspell in the back for attacking the green dragon wyrmling Achuaka.

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