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Another member of the masked organisation the party discovered in the forest. A female dwarf. It’s a pity she tried to run.

Discovered in The Wasp’s hideout, this letter reveals a shocking turn of events: The Wasp, once a relentless hunter of The Web’s agents, has seemingly become their pawn.

Yilda,

We have found you, little wasp—you who have, for so long, been so adept at finding us. None can escape the silk forever.

We come to you with an offer: the son of The Treespeaker, in exchange for the cessation of your hunt. Make no further attacks on us, and we will deliver his location.

We have ways.

We await your answer through the stone you took from Laertes.

We need not tell you how wide we trust, nor how many eyes we see through.

— On behalf of The Spider Prince

A male dragonborn tavern owner along the Salt Road. Lean and less muscular than most of his kind, he manages a tavern in a prime location. He’s not fond of The Sinless or taking orders from the Fortis Legion.

Tiefling deity and lover of storytelling.

(M) - Tiefling God
Storytelling and Communication
Symbol: The horns
Sacred text: His Fables

A high-born Elf and heir to an ancestral lineage. Targeted for assassination by The Web.

One of three small islands within the Seren.

The original city of the Virtuous. From here, the Virtuous instructed their followers as they grew and explored Reliquiae. Around a century ago and without warning, the Virtuous abandoned the city and took up residence at the peak of Mt Atria. Since the Virtuous departed, the city has fallen into ruin.

The husband of Lavinia and co-proprietor of The Coral Bones, dedicated to keeping the tavern running despite Seascale’s many challenges. and seamingly unwell customers.

Home to the Dakar family mansion.
Arat Hill is the aristocratic quarter in the city of Eskalond.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Forest Gnome cleric of Ristrin.

The Steward of Grēnweard Castle is an elf who wears well-tailored green robes and has long silver hair that’s receding.

I: “Who is Stuart Alan”?

Alea Dakar’s brother.
Loves genuine, authentic moments and real interactions.
A better dancer than his brother, or so he says.

A spellcaster and sorcerer with long flowing hair, and known to Raidion.
He was turned to stone by a Basilisk

An eccentric and eclectic dragonborn, and an old friend of Dolly DeWinter. After an adventurous life, she retired to Fathom, where she once ran a pleasure cruise for Seascale’s visitors in better times. She enjoys the finer things in life.

A small pot containing enough cream for five applications. When applied, the recipient receives all the benefits of a long rest.

It’s no wonder Aska’s age has remained such a mystery.

The Dragonborn deity, Aurum was the military leader of the Virtuous during the war for Sentiasa.

(M) - Dragonborn God
Nobility and Justice
Symbol: A sword
Sacred text: Instructions to the Just

Given to I and Kelnys by the Council of Equals, the bag is filled with supplies to aid the Grēnweard brothers in the defense of Mouse.

Despite the size of the bag, it always weighs the same amount. It can hold up to 500lbs.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

High Elf cleric of Theolon

The scroll written by Barabask on the top of Mt Atria, and given to Jasme at The Festival of Benediction. The note details what took place on Mt Atria while also making a difficult request of Jasme.

A halfling clerk working for the Council of Equals.

A new capital founded after the abandonment of Alveleon, now the center of trade and politics in Reliquiae.

The city is built in three tiers, encased by a circular wall:

• The Depth: The lower level, functioning as the home of manufacturing.
• The Deal: The middle level, containing markets and bazaars.
• The Crest: The top level, home to the estates of the rich and powerful.

“By the hands of those shaped by The Virtuous, that a city might grow in their image”

The jails, located in The Depths of Baruun, nestled against the walls of the city.
The guards change at midnight.

Yes, Kelnys did, in fact, name his scimitar “Betty.”

“Yes, you got Betty back”!

A member of The Fortis Legion. His name might not strike fear into the hearts of enemies, but the Legion is full of surprises. Fierce warriors come in all shapes, sizes, and… names.

A small pair of boots found by Kelnys, but sadly too small for a Dragonborn.

Before episode 13: The wearer can use a bonus action to double their walking speed, while creatures who have opportunity attacks will do so with disadvantage. The effect lasts for 10min and cannot be used again until the wearer takes a long rest.

During and after episode 13 The wearer can use a bonus action to double their walking speed, while creatures who have opportunity attacks will do so with disadvantage. Outside of battle the effect lasts for 10min and cannot be used again until the wearer takes a long rest. In combat, 1d10 is equal to the number of rounds the boots are active for.

An orc-founded city on the edge of the Northern marshes.
Roona resides here.

The alias Raidion uses when under the “disguise self” spell when talking to Vim.

Once a proud silver Dragonborn in The Fortis Legion, Brian was downed by Elowen Grēnweard and then reanimated by Raidion Thornbear. Whether Raidion had a master plan or just wanted a friend remains unclear, but, honestly, if Raidion was just feeling lonely he could’ve just asked Elowen for a hug.

The halfling landlord of The Tipsy Scholar, jaded by the lack of stimulating conversation from his patrons.

The Captain of Grawnoth’s household guard and resides in the city of Baruun. Described as a muscular, Dwarven woman, she wears her hair tied back in thick, black plaits, with dark hazel eyes.

Kelnys’s father. Cadoc was struck down by a bolt of lightning during a desperate attempt to escape with Reaktha from their relentless pursuers. His sacrifice marked the beginning of Kelnys’s story.

The second oldest of the Grēnweard brothers, he is exceptionally tall—probably the biggest human Dolly DeWinter has ever seen. He has a long ginger beard, with the sides of his head shaved and the rest of his hair in a long plait.

Known for being hot-headed, he is often the first to throw himself into danger.

A pale pink tiefling thug and member of Iago’s gang, who attempted to steal from the gnomes of Yannick.

A pygmy wolf summoned by Kelnys to aid him in battle.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Dragonborn cleric of Aurum

The fourth oldest of the Grēnweard brothers.

He is slender compared to his siblings. Talkative and kind, but he has a tendency to be a bit absent-minded—he really did forget about those birds.

A gold Dragonborn and member of The Fortis Legion. Known for his impressive rank, Charles unfortunately struggles with a touch of performance anxiety—it happens to the best of us. A shame, really, considering he was the highest-ranking member in the room.

Once a humble dive bar in Veil that Kelnys used to love. Chester’s has since undergone a transformation, like many beloved establishments, succumbing to gentrification. Now, it’s kitschy, with an aesthetic that tries just a little too hard to be quirky and charming.

A Dragonborn fisherman of Seascale, devastated by the loss of his nets as he and his fellow fishermen struggled to salvage their catch from the dangerous creatures now lurking in Fathom.

A cloak worn by the Kobold Deity, Themself, aiding them as they infiltrated the halls of The Wild and The Vile during the the Divine War.
This magical cloak can change its design based on the need of its wearer.

This cloak was acquired by I from Themself’s tower at the peak of Mt Atria.

As a bonus action the cloak can change its colour, style and apparent quality, but it may only ever look like a cloak.

The human capital in Reliquiae.
Genevieve resides here.

A stall along the Salt Road. Known for incredible spiced cider and some of the best toffee apples Kelnys has ever tasted. Though, for kobolds, that much sugar really isn’t advisable.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference. Halfling cleric of Persephone, they died on the journey back from Mt Atria as they returned from the Deference

A gold Dragonborn and member of The Fortis Legion whose fate took an unusual twist thanks to the Deck of Many Friends.

A mysterious deck of cards in the possession of Raidion Thornbear was the only thing he had with him when he awoke on the shores of Wish. He cannot get rid of them; they scream at him in the night and hurt when he holds them, but he has no idea what they do and they scare him.

Kept in a leather pouch, the cards are adorned with a shimmering gold geometric pattern in the center. They feature images of black water, mountains, and twisted vines, the same images carved into the walls of the chambers in Mt Atria.

A yearly pilgrimage in which a select few ascend the mountain peak and return with lessons and instructions from the Gods at the top of Mt Atria.

The 5th and youngest of the Grēnweard brothers. Sworn in as his father’s Protector. He is tall with red hair, described as being built like an oak.

As the two youngest, Derwen and Elowen were the closest out of all the siblings.

A dense forest located directly behind Mouse, serving as both a natural barrier and a place of refuge. It is home to a secret entrance frequently used by the Grēnweard siblings to sneak in and out of the family estate undetected by their parents.

Recognizable by the silver circle adorning their head, they possess a sonorous voice with a musical quality.

For copper, they can whisper a single line of a story into your ear. For silver, they will share a longer tale. For gold, you can be at the center of the story and become the hero. For an even greater fee, they have the potential to uncover a truth about the patron or another person, but such truths do not come cheap.

Optimistic and effortlessly chaotic, Dolly prides herself on her ability to argue her teammates into whatever so-terrible-it-just-might-work plan she just concocted.

Race: Tiefling (F)
Class: Bard

A silver Dragonborn with small patches of gold across his scales. Once a member of the Fortis Legion, he turned his back on them when his personal beliefs no longer aligned with their ideals.

A very fine powder contained within a dark, drawstring pouch.

When using an action to throw it in the air, the user and every creature in the area beome invisible for 2d4 minutes.

A large dog, initially aggressive, but quickly softened upon spotting Endellion.

Eiddon, the oldest of the Grēnweard brothers and heir to his father Riodhr’s title and lands, is driven by a desire to protect his family and uphold their name at all costs.

He is tall, with center-parted red hair and a patchy mustache that neither his brothers nor his sister are fans of.
Unlike the rest of his family, Eiddon was always aware of Elowen’s choice

A silver-haired woman wearing woolen robes.
An Advocate on the Council of Equals, she wears a little brooch in the shape of a squirrel and has two black-line tattoos across the palm of both hands.

The only daughter of Riodhr Grēnweard and the youngest of the six Grēnweard children, she passed away under mysterious circumstances. Her body was found washed up on the banks of the river—or was it?

Episode 9 Spoiler

In truth, she faked her death with the help of her eldest brother and made a deal with The Web in order to escape her family and live the life of adventure she always longed for, living under the alias Endellion Rinnan.

A shimmery and magical set of Elven chainmail.

Acquired by Kelnys from Theolon’s tower at the peak of Mt Atria.

+1 to AC, and the wear is considered proficient even if they cannot wear armour and it does not impede the wearers ability to cast spells.

Husband to Eris and father to Isolde, Elwyn is content to spend his days pottering in his garden, happily removed from the business of running Yannick.

The Docent of Grace who provided truths to Dolly, Raidion and Kelnys as they travelled through the Mab forest.

Strong as the oak, as free as the forest.
Endellion Rinnan is a formidable fighter with a distrust of magic, choosing instead to fight with sword and dagger. Known for her stubborn nature, she presents a cold and direct, unwilling to tolerate foolishness. Yet beneath this tough exterior lies a loyal protector who will go to great lengths to safeguard those she holds dear, and if they’re lucky, they might even see her softer side.

Valuing independence and freedom above all else, she found herself even willing to venture into The Web to achieve it.

Episode 9 Spoiler

What few know, however, is that Endellion is the alias of Elowen Grēnweard, the youngest daughter of the noble Grēnweard family, who faked her death to escape her past and forge her own path.

Race: Human (F)
Class: Fighter

A group who believe the Seren Ocean is endless. According to them, if you sail far enough and long enough, you’ll pass even The Allanites themselves. This belief is seen by many as controversial—perhaps even eccentric. But honestly, have you ever sailed through the mists of seren?

Once the hallowed site of learning at Alveleon, where The Virtuous welcomed their followers and each deity engaged in discourse and mentorship. In ages past, Elowen Grēnweard’s great-great-grandmother trained here under Ignas herself. Elowen always loved hearing the stories.

A character from the Deck of Many Friends. A skeletal human with an interest in all things dead and dying.

The Reeve of Yannick and mother to Isolde Grēnweard. Her family and the Grēnweard family share a close bond and strong ties.

The Elven capital. One of the first cities of Reliquiae, Eskalond is a city built predominantly of marble.
Barabask resides here.

One of three people who found Raidion Thornbear on the shores of Lake Covah.

A well-coiffured human who seems to be a little too excited that Jesko’s Tinctures, Salves, and Solutions might be re-opening. In fairness, he does smell amazing.

“Who was this prick?”

The human member of the Council of Equals. Described has having long, flowing brown hair and being immaculately dressed.

“He’s fast but he’s clearly an idiot”

The most majestic structure among the Murmurs in Veil, six stories high and adorned with precious metals. It serves as the seat of The Elder of Grace.

The lake surrounding The Sanctum. Once pristine with crystal-clear waters, it is now black and teeming with strange, dangerous creatures. Accessible only to dragonborn fishermen with exceptional knowledge of the lake and its treacherous layout.

Rings presented to the group by Trusk.
Each ring is comprised of three silver bands, bolted together. They represent the three levels of Baruun.
The rings are a sign of favour from The High Advocate of The Council of Equals.

Depending on the situation, the ring may grant the wearer an advantage on persuasion checks with authority figures.

A female Halfling rogue, and an agent of the web who previously worked with Dolly.
She was turned to stone by a Basilisk.

Self-proclaimed croupier of The Tipsy Scholar managing the card and dice tables with ease. He dresses in a sharp suit with well-oiled hair and is the son of Broderick Proudfoot, always on the lookout for a good wager.

Somehow the creature is oddly familiar to Raidion, despite remaining a complete mystery to everyone else. It is tasty though.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Human cleric of Ignas

A gnomish place of worship unique in its construction. It serves as a centre of craftsmanship and tinkering, with the building constantly expanding as each gnome adds their own improvements whenever inspiration strikes.

A strange set of goggles that allow the wearer to see in the dark.
Found by I but given to Endellion.

While wearing these goggles, the wearer has darkvision to a range of 60 feet

An unfeasibly slender human, with incredibly pale skin and haunted by nightmares. Another member of The Web and a member of Kasper’s chapter.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Hill Dwarf cleric of Ullin

The Grēnweard estate sits on the edge of the town, an imposing fortress despite the village’s size.
While Mouse may be small, the estate serves as an effective and strategic base in that part of the continent.

A beautifully crafted dagger of the Grēnweard family line. Presented to descendants deemed old enough to understand its significance. The dagger symbolises their heritage and responsibility. It’s highly unusual for a daughter to receive one, breaking traditional norms.

The five sons of Riodhr Grēnweard.
While the youngest son, Derwen, remains in Baruun, the other four sons reside in Mouse.

• Eiddon
• Celyn
• Torian
• Caelan
• Derwen

A crumbling structure with a vast domed ceiling, standing at the heart of the ruined city of Alveleon. Once the centre of religious life and teachings in Reliquiae, it now serves as a solemn reminder of power long lost.

The wildfire spirit summoned by Kelnys that takes the shape of a pine marten, wreathed in glowing blue light with flecks of orange and yellow.
It’s as fiery as it is cute.

“Come on, Hank”.

Crawling forth from the caves of Alteria comes I.

Curious about the world he has never known and ready to meet the people that inhabit it.
Adorable and fierce in equal measure, I will give everything to find his tribe… or protect his new one.

Race: Kobold (M)
Class: Rogue

A tiefling with deep red skin and long white hair, and the head of a gang known for extortion and intimidation. He wields a blood-red whip and commands his followers with a ruthless demeanor.

Human deity

(F) - Human God
Ambition
Symbol: A flame
Sacred text: Imloss Alvar’s Treatises on Ignas, Volumes I-XVI

‘It may seem - and indeed it must seem - strange to consider that something has come from nothing. “If Ignas exists - and Her presence among us proves conclusively that She does - what first created Her?” I hear you ask, Scholar, even above the scratches of quill on parchment. “What first came to be, that formed Ignas as She formed us, Her people?” Yet there is a fundamental flaw in this thinking, as I shall demonstrate. Our existence is, naturally, tethered to our understanding of time, yet time does not exist for Gods as it does for us. Therefore, rather than time limiting Ignas and Her fellow Gods, instead it is Her servant. It exists - as we do - only by Her will. She moves through time as we flip through the pages of a book. Whilst Her physical form resides here with us, Her essence exists in Sentiasa - the eternal that came before - having no beginning or end.’

A human with sandy-colored hair and sunken eyes. Someone Dolly used to work with, who was initially grateful for being saved from their cell. However, at the thought of seeing Medea again, they decided to take their chance and run.

Eiddon’s wife and Elowen’s sister-in-law. Tall with long blonde hair and a warm, affectionate demeanor. Her mother serves as the Reeve of Yannick, a small town located to the west of Mouse.

A character from the Deck of Many Friends. An irrepressible tabaxi.

A high cleric currently residing at The Festival of Benediction, a senior member of the order of Theolon, highly trusted by Barabask.

Tall and statuesque

The halfling Valet to Riodhr Grēnweard, he has a little kiss curl in the middle of his forehead.

An abandoned apothecary; a tall, slim building at the end of a terrace block. Its faded facade, barred windows, and padlocked doors give it an air of desolation. Down an alleyway, there is a hidden basement entrance accessible only to those attuned to its magic.

A member of The Web and part of Kasper’s chapter in Baruun. A half-elf with close cropped red hair and 2nd in command to Kasper.

A tattered book, bound in green cloth. A book that once belonged to Juno, a compendium of all the spells she once knew.

Upon reading it, Raidion is granted the ability to learn one more spell.

A green-skinned orc with a twinkle in his eye and a roguish look. A member of The Web, assigned by The Spinner to give our heroes their next mission. He describes himself as “whatever The Web needs him to be” but always has his ears to the ground in the city of Baruun. The leader of his chapter.

A basement hideout inside the abandoned apothecary. Only accessible by a narrow set of steps hidden behind a magic wall. Inside, the walls are lined with shelves and bottles, covered with thick dust and cobwebs. It has tables, chairs, a hearth, and a cooking pot at one end.

Similar to a Goodberry, this was a gift from Kelnys after he raided the kitchens of Castle Grēnweard.

Eating a berry restores 1 hit point

Kelnys, a Druid of the Circle of Wildfire, hails from the walking forest of Lathi though he rarely returns to his homeland these days. Finding solace in the beauty of the natural world, Kelnys travels the lands of Reliquiae searching for clues to his true heritage and the fate of all those he once held dear. He is a lover of carved wooden spoons and exotic, sometimes questionable, street quisine.

Race: Dragonborn (M)
Class: Druid

A mysterious figure from Dolly DeWinter’s past whose relationship with her and the events surrounding them have left a lasting impact on her life.

A gnomish member of Quincy’s workshop.

The Proprietor of Sibilance.

Dressed in simple clothing woven from hempen fibers in earthy tones of brown, green, and yellow. The Treespeaker discovered Reaktha in her final, desperate moments and took the egg she had hidden in the hollow of a tree. He raised the Dragonborn within as his own son.

A large lake in the south of Reliquiae. Raidion was found here by his brother. He cannot remember anything before being found here.

A beautiful tree with an extraordinary and sweet scent. However, its berries are highly poisonous
During this time of peace, it’s become in-vogue for aristocrats to grow such deadly plants and trees in their estates.

The lady of Mouse, wife to Riodhr Grēnweard and mother to Elowen and her five brothers.
A loving mother, even if she struggles to express it.

Kelnys was raised here and it’s unusual for a dragonborn to have been raised where he was, but the experiences have clearly shaped him.

A copper dragonborn and the proprietress of The Coral Bones

A spearman and member of The Gloam. A lot happened that day… but in the end, he simply chose to walk away and never talk about it again.

A universally hated wine, apart from elves who think drinking it is the height of sophistication.
Incredibly sour, it’s believed that it’s only drunk at masked parties so people can hide the involuntarily grimace they make when drinking it.

The Dwarven capital to the north.
A city built on walled plateaus, perched high atop a mountain range.
Once considered impregnable.

The woods to the west of Mouse are strange, filled with a sense of magic and creativity that intensifies as you approach Veil, the Tiefling capital.

An old acquaintance of Dolly DeWinter from before her time in The Web. She once dreamed of opening a patisserie, but no one has seen her for years, and her whereabouts remain a mystery.

A fish seller along the Salt Road. Known for her strong beliefs about the Seren Ocean, she often shares her theories with anyone who’ll listen.

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Tiefling cleric of Alakash.

A mid ranking member of the town guard. In charge of cleaning up the graffiti on the mural of The Virtuous in the city of Baruun.

Captain of Jasme’s personal guard.

A halfling woman with straight black hair and an angular face. She’s one half, and arguably the better half, of Crispin Crickle’s.

A member of Kasper’s chapter who joined about six months ago, she found herself in the city prison after a bar fight that got out of hand. Our heroes were tasked by The Web with releasing her. Kasper describes her as a little erratic and wild.

She is young, with curly blond hair, and is a halfling who looks sweeter than she is. Kasper believes she’s from Ponvin, the gnomish capital.

She borrowed Kelnys’s scimitar and never gave it back.

A member of The Gloam and a skilled caster, part of a unit tasked with locating the entrance to The Old Dark in the ruins of Alveleon.

A Dragonborn on the Council of Equals, who can speak both Draconic and Kobold Draconic, and helped I understand the concept of metaphors.

Wrongly described as red, he is in fact gold

A high ranking member of The Web, assigned to help the party as they accompany the Antiqua on the Deference.

Race: Human (M)
Class: Paladin/Fighter

A small fortified town located in the heart of The Tumbles, East of Yannick and South of Baruun. Home to the Grēnweard family and the location of their family estate.

Episode 14 Spoiler

Dolly also grew up here.

The highest peak in Reliquiae. A single mountain in the centre of the continent where the Gods have taken up residence since leaving Alveleon a century ago.

Orcish deity

(F) - Orc God
Protection and Order
Symbol: A shield
Sacred text: Chronicles of the Goddess and of the Gods and Mortals that she strove to save.

The central square in Yannick where the people gather to discuss and vote on matters of importance. It has a large fountain at its centre.

A human wizard and member of Iago’s gang, who participated in the attempted robbery of the Yannick Workshop.

A baker traveling to Baruun with others from Mouse, he makes the most incredible pastries.

The alias of Dolly. A name picked out of sheer panic when questioned by the guards in Baruun.

Raidion: “You don’t think like me”
Endellion: “You don’t think”
I: “Who is Pamela”?!

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Kobold cleric of Themself

It is considered highly unusual for a kobold to take a name. They typically refer to one another by pronoun only.

An elf with an oblong face and a member of The House of Learned Friends. He is in debt to Iago due to gambling losses, a situation that may have unforeseen consequences.

Halfling deity

(F) - Halfling God
Luck and Hospitality
Symbol: A feather
Sacred text: Tales of Fortune

A purple-skinned tiefling thug, also part of Iago’s gang that tried to rob the Yannick Workshop. Magically charmed by Dolly, she spent most of the battle sipping wine and gazing at the moon.

Lesser than a Docent of Grace, somewhere between a bard and a companion, they are often found in courts or the seedier parts of towns. They run Story Holes, places where people can go to have stories whispered into their ears. With enough money, patrons believe they can hear almost anything—tales from their past, uncovering truths, and placing themselves at the center of heroic tales. However, everything comes at a price.

A petite female elf and a member of the order of Theolon, she is working at The Festival of Benediction.

The gnomish capital.
Arbuthnot resides here.

A member of The Web and formerly a part of the same chapter as Raidion Thornbear. Portree fell victim to The Wasp, who removed his face which is now grotesquely incorporated into the monster The Wasp created.

A gnome who serves as the Savant of the Yannick Workshop. Small even for a gnome, she wears trousers and a waistcoat adorned with numerous pockets, each filled with useful items and tools. Known for her sharp mind and endless curiosity.

Washed up on the shores of Wish and covered in scars, Raidion Thornbear is on a quest to right the wrongs that befell his family before he found himself entangled in The Web.

Race: Wood Elf (M)
Class: Wizard

Raidion’s natural odour, as detected by I.
Described as smelling like a muddy, old desk. Woody but sweet. Oiled but old. Like an old artillery man, somehow unbearably musky.

One of three people who found Raidion Thornbear on the shores of Lake Covah.

A son whose place was taken by Raidion Thornbear after he was found on the shores of Lake Covah.

An older dwarf with a bald head, white moustache, and beard.
A member of the Council of Equals, he went missing a month ago and was held captive by Medea inside Jesko’s Tinctures, Salves, and Solutions

A soul held within the Deck of Many Friends.
A purple-skinned Tiefling with a crossbow and an affinity for crows.

A rigorous training camp for dragonborn aspiring to join the Fortis Legion. Recruits undergo schooling and preparation at Readiness before facing a series of trials to prove their worth.

Kelnys’s mother. In her final moments, Reaktha made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure her child’s future. After hiding the egg that would one day hatch into Kelnys, she courageously distracted her pursuers, trading her own life for his chance at survival.

A soul held within the Deck of Many Friends. The largest humanoid anyone has ever seen, Rebulast is a towering figure with a single eye, a bald head, and skin adorned with intricate tattoos and patterns.

She proudly claims the title of Hero of The Shadowfell.

Such small creatures who wield such geat power.

The setting of our story.

Reliquiae is a great fertile crater surrounded on all sides by a ring of impassable mountains called The Allanites.

Reliquiae is one of three realms created at the end of the Divine War.

It was brought into existance by The Virtuous, who made the peoples to populate this realm; each deity bringing forth a race in their image, with a cultural sensibility that reflected each deity’s virtues

Reliquiae is a land of peace, it has no war and in turn no armies to fight in them.

One of three people who found Raidion Thornbear on the shores of Lake Covah.

A glimmering ring that embodies the Tiefling tradition of storytelling.

Acquired by Dolly from Alakash’s tower at the peak of Mt Atria.

The ring allows wearer to be heard by every creature within a one mile radius for one minuite. The ring has six charges.

When Rashid from the Council of Equals went missing, the remaining members drew lots to find his replacement. Grēnweard was selected as the acting replacement. He hails from Mouse, a small forest town in the southeast, and is a minor noble.

He’s trying to make himself useful but is struggling to adapt to the size and rules of Baruun.

Gnome deity

(M) - Gnome God
Invention and Innovation
Symbol: A wheel
Sacred text: The Record of Variations

A member of the Antiqua, being escorted to Mt Atria for the Deference.

Orc cleric of Norvar.

Priest to the Grēnweard family. Portly, with a little brown beard, look like he’s lived a gentle life.

A soul held within the Deck of Many Friends. This mysterious blue-skinned creature defies recognition, with no one able to identify their origin. Enigmatic and otherworldly.

I lead you not into the fire because it will burn you, but because it is warm.

A tavern on the edge of the market along the Salt Road. Its location makes it a popular stop for travelers and locals alike.

A town on the edge of Lake Fathom. Small but vital, it thrives on trade and the bounty of the lake.

The Gallant of the Fortis Legion.

Before the world came to be, The Virtuous, Vile and Wild did battle on a single endless plane of existence called Sentiasa.

A river that flows from Lake Covah up to the mountains. It has turned the strangest shade of blue—so vivid it’s almost opaque, yet no one seems to know why.

The Seren Ocean is constantly wreathed in mist, this vast ocean within Reliquiae is said by some to stretch to the edge of the world.

A female Half-Orc working at Alea Dakar’s party. A bodyguard.

A tavern and inn nestled in Veil, embodying the quintessential Tiefling charm. True to its nature, it boasts a stage for performances, an assortment of instruments, and shelves brimming with books.

A grotesque and chilling tome, bound in skin, seemingly owned by The Wasp.

The book catalogues agents of The Web who have been killed by The Wasp. Each entry lists not only their names and chapters but also the parts of their bodies taken to create a monster.

• Zora, 2nd Ponvin chapter
• Mostyn, 4th Brack chapter
• Kraakus, 2nd Brack chapter
• Laertes, 1st Baruun chapter
• Artorious, 1st Baruun chapter
• Portree, 1st Baruun chapter
• Helios, 1st Baruun chapter
• Caliban, 1st Eskalond chapter
• Silloth, chapter not documented

A gnome making his way to Baruun after fleeing Mouse, he appears to know Dolly quite well, though the origin of their friendship remains a mystery.

While Dolly might know him as Sylus, he is known as Marv to the people of Mouse

An impassable ring of mountains that encricle the fertile crater known as Reliquiae.

The nine highest clerics of Reliquiae, each of whom serve one of the Virtuous.

• Barabask - High Elf cleric of Theolon
• Carvilius - Dragonborn cleric of Aurum
• Grawnoth - Hill Dwarf cleric of Ullin
• Damilo - Halfling cleric of Persephone
• Parvus - Kobold cleric of Themself
• Arbuthnot - Forest Gnome cleric of Ristrin
• Malakine - Tiefling cleric of Alakash
• Roona - Orc cleric of Norvar
• Genevieve - Human cleric of Ignas

A rundown tavern in Yannick, rarely visited by anyone other than local workers looking for a cheap drink and a bit of quiet. The wine selection is really quite poor.

A distinguished title granted to bronze-scaled members of The Fortis Legion.

The Original Members of The Fortis Legion. The founding eighty Dragonborn warriors, brought into existence by the Dragonborn god, Aurum.

The only tavern anyone seems to remember in Seascale. A gathering place for locals and travellers alike.

The government of Baruun is akin to elected tribal leaders. They are called Advocates and serve for a term of five years, led by the High Advocate.

The Council is made up of:

• Trusk, the High Advocate
• Illian Dakar, an elf and the mother of Alea Dakar
• Eleonora Obsidian, a female half-elf
• Trix Elodie, a female tiefling
• Malinn Nightseer, a female dwarf
• Mirmath Forenyaval, a male dragonborn
• Ezra Silverkin II, a human
• Stygian Umber, a male halfling
• Thaddeus Talbot, a male gnome
• Rashid Verden, a male dwarf

Thousands of years ago, the Gods were locked in a divine war as the forces of good, evil and chaos clashed. After millennia of conflict, a truce was called.

Towards the end of the war, the Gods saw that foot soldiers could be used to turn the tide, so they bred and created mortals to serve in their armies. However, as mortality grew in number, the power of the Gods began to fade.

Once the Gods realized that the combined power of the mortals they created was greater than their own, they split the planes and created three separate realms, each protected by barriers to prevent the mortals from uniting under one banner.

These realms were Reliquiae, the Feywild, and the Shadowfell.

The enigmatic leader of a peculiar and elusive religious order followed by the Tieflings.

A festival that falls on the second moon of winter.
As the Antiqua return from the Deference, thousands gather to hear the teachings of the Virtuous.

One of the three realms created at the end of the Divine War, the Feywild was formed by The Wild.

The tree seen from Mt Atria resides in the Feywild.

A mysterious staircase leading to the upper chambers of The Sanctum. Known only to the Fortis Legion, it is so ancient that no one remembers the last time it was used. Now unguarded and abandoned for centuries, its secrets, and dangers, remain unknown.

An order of militaristic Dragonborns, likened to Paladins, who dwell in The Sanctum and rarely venture beyond the city. This reclusive order upholds a deeply traditional ethos, guided by unwavering ideals of morality and honour.

Highest known rank of the Fortis Legion.

The mysterious, mask-wearing group believed to have left the graffiti message “The Shadow Will Flood” inside Baruun has now turned its attention to Castle Grēnweard, laying siege after successfully capturing Lode.

Mystics of Alakash, the Tiefling god, are trained in temples known as Murmurs within the city of Veil. They believe in the transformative power of stories and dedicate their lives to selling and distributing them, along with rumors and secrets. To maintain anonymity, they cover their faces with veils, as the trade in stories and secrets can lead to them being placed great danger.

A title given to golden dragonborn in the Fortis Legion. Their scales, by birth alone, mark them as extraordinary, destined for greatness among their kind.

A school of philosophy based in Yannick, where the children of the wealthy are taught the art of debate and discussion. It is a hub of intellectual exchange for the privileged. And they do love to talk.

A complex and potent cocktail, known for its kick, making it an unlikely choice for daytime drinking. It’s served in skull-shaped cups, adorned with roses, creating a somewhat unsettling visual.

The drink itself is unusual—smoking as it’s served—leaving one to wonder: should drinks even do that?

A dense and frankly uninteresting book that was gifted to Dolly by Torian. It’s packed with health and wellbeing tips, but it fails to engage. The content, aimed at providing a motivational boost, ends up being dull and uninspiring.

The book is bound in blue leather, adorned with four rubies set in circles of gold. Upon study, the reader’s constitution increases by +2.

The mists of the Seren Ocean. These ethereal mists move across the water, catching the light from the constant storms in breathtaking ways. Watching the mists is a cherished pastime for those traveling the Salt Road.

A solemn festival held in Veil to honor and remember the lives and passing of Alakash and Malakine. Marked by a somber mood and black decor, the event stands in stark contrast to the city’s typically vibrant and colorful atmosphere, transforming it into a space of quiet reflection and reverence.

A collection of towering structures scattered throughout Veil, each brimming with stories and secrets. These towers serve as sacred temples where The Gracious undergo their training.

The place where Kobolds are thought to have come into being. Kobolds have an oral tradition, not a written one. In their stories, some believe this to be a real place, while others see it as a metaphor.

I believes this to be a real place.

A travelers inn on the road to Baruun.

A tavern in Baruun. A reputable establishment.

The universal religious text of Reliquiae.
The Remnants are all that remains of nine original accounts written by religious figures soon after the creation of Reliquiae.

All races would be familiar with The Remnants but barring scholars and theologians, few would read deity specific texts outside their own.

A prestigious title bestowed upon silver-scaled members of The Fortis Legion.

All matters that pertain to the population as a whole - use of the watch, the organisation of celebrations and festivals, the erection of new buildings - these matters must be voted on in Oratory Square. Only The Reeve can invoke The Rite. Since the establishment of the Society of Learned Friends, the scholars often use these votes to practice their debating skills, often dragging the town into terribly long and dull discussions with no real endpoint in sight.

A popular road and trade route that connects Veil and The Sanctum. Usually busy and filled with traders, it’s now eerily quiet in parts.

A tower that can be found on an island, it serves as the seat of Dragonborn power.
Carvilius and Parvus reside here.

One of the three realms created at the end of the Divine War, the Shadowfell was formed by The Vile.

The Shadowfell lies beyond the Feywild.

The leader of The Web.
Clad in deepest black robes, they wear a mask covered in black jewels that make it almost impossible to focus on their face, making it hard to discern any details other than the humanoid shape of their head.

Second in command to The Spider Prince.
Described as an emaciated humanoid, covered in tightly wound bandages. He is a person to be feared, with sunken, glowing amber eyes. He wields unmatched power and ferocity.

A high-end tavern on the edge of Oratory Square, frequented by the well-to-do and members of the Learned Friends. In a private room at the back, high-stakes card and dice games are hosted for those willing to risk it all.

Kelnys’ father, who hailed from Lathi. Despite Kelnys being a Dragonborn, The Treespeaker raised him as his own, giving him the name: Kelnys, the son of The Treespeaker.

Evil aligned Deities

Before the world came to be, The Virtuous, Vile and Wild did battle on a single endless plane of existence called Sentiasa.

Good aligned Deities

Before the world came to be, The Virtuous, Vile and Wild did battle on a single endless plane of existence called Sentiasa.

• Alakash - tieflings
• Aurum - dragonborn
• Ignas - humans
• Norvar - orcs
• Persephone - halflings
• Ristrin - gnomes
• Themself - kobolds
• Theolon - elves
• Ullin - dwarves

A shadowy assassin said to hunt agents of The Web. No one knows their true identity, appearance, or even if they truly exist. Some believe The Wasp is merely a tale fabricated by The Web itself to sow fear and enforce loyalty among its members.

An organisation that offers protection and procurement at a price.
Originally founded in the city of Eskalond, The Web has grown in influence and scope, expanding rapidly to spread itself across the continent.

The Web is known by many as the last refuge of the desperate. If a farmer owes a debt they cannot pay, a family wishes to settle an age old score, or a scholar longs to seek out knowledge, it’s an organisation that offers protection, procurement and power at a price.

Those who wish to avail themselves of The Web’s services pay in gold or in time.
Many of the debts of those paying the ‘time price’ pledge years of their life, or even subsequent generations of their family.

“The Web is wide. Its eyes are as to the stars in the sky”.

Chaotic aligned Deities

Before the world came to be, The Virtuous, Vile and Wild did battle on a single endless plane of existence called Sentiasa.

A tavern in Baruun, where Kelnys, Endellion, and I stop for a beer.
Sadly, they do not have highchairs available in the evening. After all, kids shouldn’t be in a tavern at night.

Kobold deity

(NB) - Kobold God
Community and Kin
Symbol: A circle
Sacred Text: Kobolds have an oral tradition, not a written one. They have no formal religious text, but tell stories of Themself, which they refer to as ‘The Histories’

Elf deity. Theolon is known as ‘The Once Wild’, having changed sides during the war for Sentiasa.
She is said to still have some of those ‘Wild’ passions in her makeup, and consequently this duality is reflected in the existence of both High Elves and Wood Elves.
High Elves believe themselves to be more aligned with the Goddess she has become - stately, creative and civilised - whilst wood elves embody her joyful and impulsive spirit.

(F) - Elf God
Nature and Music
Symbol: A tree
Sacred Text: The Songs of Theolon

She dreamed and as she dreamed her people bloomed,
And growing, grew to flower in Theolon’s light.
Entwined as vines that climb towards the sun,
Bound in eternal dance, perpetually.

A silver Dragonborn who learned the hard way that messing with Dolly DeWinter can lead to fiery consequences. A Hellish Rebuke, indeed.

The surly dwarf innkeeper of The Black Cat known for his no-nonsense attitude and the tendency to serve customers with as few words as possible. Like any good bartender, he’s more than happy to exchange information for a bit of coin.

The third oldest of the Grēnweard brothers, he is the only one with an affinity for magic.

A big, broad guy with a long red beard tucked into his robes, his hair is thinning on top. He is the most gentle of all the brothers

A member of The Fortis Legion who, in fairness, is just having a truly terrible day at work.

Another gnomish member of Quincy’s workshop, and despite what he says, she really doesn’t seem all that interested in Raidion.

A female orc, she has green skin and a shaved head. The High Advocate of The Council of Equals

I’s new pet owl, a familiar he can summon to aid him in battle and in the field. This small but long-legged owl is sandy-coloured with bright yellow eyes.

Not U the you, or I the me, but U the owl. Not confusing at all, right?

Dwarven deity

(F) - Drawf God
Truth and Home
Symbol: The Scales
Sacred Text: The Book of Forge

‘Ullin wrought dwarvenkind. She hammered their stone hearts from the mountainside. She forged their courage in molten metal. She shaped their cool heads from shards of ice.’

A thick, black liquid with an overpowering stench, drained from the stomach of a mysterious creature found in Fathom. Bottled by I, this substance remains a disturbing enigma. Its effects on living beings are unknown, but I is convinced it will serve a purpose—though whether for good or ill remains to be seen.

The Tiefling capital.
Malakine resides here.

A 48-year-old Tiefling builder with an impeccable skincare regimen, who often indulges in a drink, sometimes a little bit too much.
He was going to write a book, try and get this life back on track, but Raidion had other plans.

Another tavern along the Salt Road. Some local people might even call it Waters Watch, depends who you ask.

An old halfling who speaks at The Rite of Common Voice.

A male Half-Orc, known to Kelnys. A bodyguard known for their bravery.
He was turned to stone by a Basilisk.

A small town nestled in the Mab woods, west of Mouse, home to Isolde, wife of Eiddon Grēnweard. Unlike Mouse, it lacks fortifications and is protected only by the town watch, making it potentially indefensible should The Gloam attack.

Known to members of The Web by their alias, The Wasp, Yilda is an elf with shoulder-length strawberry blond hair, seen wearing a red cloak. Despite their soft facial features, a great burn mars one cheek, their eye, and most of their forehead.

A jewelry shop in Baruun.
While under the influence, Raidion buys matching jewelry for the group.
Each necklace features a different ocean-themed trinket: a conch shell, a crab claw, a seahorse, waves, and an octopus.