Who's Who
The following is not intended as a complete (or necessarily accurate, as it's written from a player perspective) guide to the personalities of our campaign world. Instead, this is a subjective account of how our characters perceive various individuals they have met or heard about during their escapadesYou can use these links to navigate, choose an initial:-
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Adriana
Grey-robed Darokinian magic-user; a "textbook" wizardess who rarely departs from traditional methods of spellcasting. In addition to a broad magical repertoire, she relies on her acerbic tongue and withering glare to protect herself and others. She nevertheless possesses natural charm and is quite capable of leaving others (especially members of the opposite sex) with a positive impression of her. Resident consultant on arcane matters within the Whistlestop & Co Exploratory & Adventuring Company.Aendyr, Volospin
Wizard-Prince of Blackhill, of pure Alphatian descent. A distant cousin of Empress Eriadna, labelled by her as the only hope for decent relations between Glantri and Alphatia.Alambar, Karim
Ylari ambassador to Thyatis; when new to the role was abducted by Hattian storm soldiers led by a powerful cleric of Vanya. After being rescued by Lana and the Thyatian party, he expressed his gratitude by gifting them the Desert Rose, a fabulously bejewelled brooch.Alasylvel
Acclaimed Alphatian designer of kihara garments, based in Dovir. Her work is much sought after for its delicate and lifelike embroidery. Greatly resents the rising popularity of Galatia Allatrian, a rival designer.Alcomb, Arturo (deceased)
Darokinian adventurer and master thief, particularly of elven steeds from the Forest of Canolbarth.Alivara
Serving wench in Specularum - one of few who survived Bargle's bombing of the Flying Ferret Inn.Allatrian, Galatia
Popular clothing designer and companion to Princess Asteriella of Thyatis at the Imperial Palace in Sundsvall. Also a student of the magical arts under the tutelage of Master Terari. Hails from the Isle of Dawn. Virtually nobody knows that she assisted the Glantrian adventurers accused of murdering General Torenal in their escape from Eriadna's dungeons.Al-Saryz
Seemingly a fugitive Ylari slave - but see separate entry for Sylazar.Alverian, Justin
Karameikan Lieutenant of the Duke's Guard on detached service. An aspiring knight, he loves fighting from horseback and is intent on building up Karameikos' cavalry into an unstoppable fighting force.Alvion
Cleric of the Immortal Alphatia, from the town of Herot in the Kingdom of Theranderol. A staunch pacifist, Alvion's abilities lie in the arts of healing and defence as displayed when he retrieved Lana's corpse from the Ethereal Plane and returned her to life back on the Prime. After attempting to resanctify the Cathedral of Alphatia in Aasla he barely escaped with his life when he was set upon by powerful agents of the dark Immortal Alphaks.Andrya
Apprentice to Halia Antonic who survived the episode involving Skarda's Mirror and the savage monsters which rampaged through her mistress' home.Antonic, Halia
Wizardess of Karameikos, originally from the Vorloi estate having been born into the ruling family of that region. Settled in Verge when she married her adventuring companion Retameron. Known to carry a wand of frost and has interests in legends, geography and monster anatomy. Current acting Head of the Wizards' Guild of Specularum while Teldon spends time in Sundsvall and exploring the Alphatian kingdoms, will also be responsible for co-ordinating the Alphatian representatives who are being sent to improve Karameikos' defences.Antonic, Retameron
Muscle-bound fighter who rules the village of Verge with his wife Halia. Known to wear a girdle of giant strength in combat. Along with Halia, was believed to have been slain by the Mirror Fiend loosed from the Immortal artifact known as Skarda's Mirror but has since escaped the mini-plane where the pair had in fact been imprisoned. Rumours abound that Duke Stefan might elevate Retameron to Baron.Anya
Warrior woman of Kerendas, mistress and adviser to Emperor Thincol of Torion. Reputed to hold great sway over his decision making process, rarely counselling restraint or caution in military affairs. According to one of the Emperor's male advisers, "there are things she will do for the Emperor that I will not"Arcan, Condric
Merchant prince of the Minrothad Guilds who suffered a series of life-draining attacks and curses while conveying Duke Stefan's emissaries across the Sea of Dawn, in hopes of securing a new trading route through Karameikan waters. Captain of the Sapphire Spirit - a large but speedy trading clipper. Known to have magical control of the winds.Arythlyndar
Wizard of Alphatia and seneschal to Queen Kryndylya of Haven. Handles much of the Queen's business while Her Majesty pursues personal interests such as the Arts. Is a talented creator of statuary in his own right. Enjoys a few rounds of the game "clubs and spheres" when time permits him to unwind from his administrative duties.Aurellian
Sage who settled in the village of Glaston for several years, imparting knowledge to those who would learn from him, including the young Lana whom he taught to speak the Dragon tongue (gold dialect) with fluency. Some of his pupils had difficulty remembering his lengthy first name and surname and settled for "Aurax" as a contraction of the two. More recently, Aurellian has been travelling the Known World with his caravan of belongings, including a slate capable of divining the properties of magic items. As a reward for his rescue from vampires during the Night of Fire, the sage presented Vasily with a map showing the whereabouts of a long lost relic of the Church of Traladara.Azula
Female cleric, second-in-command at the fictitious Order of "Drrynden" in Helskir.Baboushka
Harmless old traladaran woman aggressed by the hobgoblin warlord Vlakk in his search for the enchanted tapestry leading to the Lost Valley of Hutaaka.Babrak
A Makistani sorcerer living in the hills of Western Ylaruam; friend to beings of the air such as rocs and djinn.Bakewell, Agatha
Cheery halfling resident of the village of Glaston, now advanced in years, taught Lana all she knew of the cooking arts.Baqaphix
Hutaakan High Priestess of the Lowlands and worshipper of the Immortal Pflarr; refused to accept death and willingly underwent mummification to enable her to rise after a millennium and try to reclaim Karameikos as part of the reborn Hutaakan Empire. Countless numbers of her servants were condemned to the same fate, without say in the matter, to provide her with an undead army when she rose.Barabjabal
Mischevious but well-meaning djinn, resident of the City of the Desert Breeze who assisted Lana in locating enchanted cloud.Bardoc
Ageing centaur and one-time hero of the Canolbarth Forest, but fell to drinking and sold his services as a mercenary to human bandits. After suffering the humiliation of being engaged in combat by the offspring of an old friend - Thunderhoof - both centaurs departed Alfheim with the latter vowing to help Bardoc turn his life around and become a reformed character.Bargle "the Infamous"
Tall and handsome magic-user, charming and resourceful. Worryingly he might be Karameikos' most powerful wizard but applies his talents only for personal gain. Is understood to have slain countless wizards through deceitful means to boost his repertoire of spells and supply of magical items. He has even published his memoirs on the subject, which have been promulgated through the Known World and received particularly good reviews in Glantri City. His wrongdoings include the fireballing of the Flying Ferret Inn in Specularum and the slaying of his one-time master, the law-abiding wizard Valtanivark. Believed to operate out of Fort Doom though he and his minions are often at large in the area around Threshold (such as the shores of Lake Windrush) when Bargle is not acting as magist to the Black Eagle Baron.Barylomir, Shenadar
Alphatian youth recruited by the Foresters of Thyatis to spy on the elves of Shiye-Lawr; betrayed his companion Gedaryl Denrothar to the Alphatian authorities after he claimed to have received a vision from the Immortal Ilsundal indicating that the elves' patron would no longer associate with the "treacherous" Thyatians. Last seen in custody in the town of Fifeton.Beasthunter
Leader of Clan Longrunner within Alfheim, having his seat at Pinitel. The philosophy of his clan calls for non-tolerance of outsiders within the Canolbarth Forest. A monster hunting enthusiast, as his name implies.De Belcadiz, Don Hippolyto
Glantrian elf, pompous law-enforcer within the area surrounding the Vesubia River in the southern Principalities and prone to bullying the peace-loving Erewan elves without cause or on fictitious grounds.Bella (deceased)
Female cow purchased by Lana and left to graze outside her master's tower in Threshold. Under the light of a full moon, Bella was subsequently devoured by werewolves during an attack on the town.Belrydek
Kihara-artist based in Dovir; his work is praised for the vivid hues he uses and he closely guards the secrets of his techniques. Mylertendal is a fan of his work.Ben Udib, Fasal
Ylari novice of the Order of the White Sands, a mystical order based deep in the heart of his desert homeland.Betula
Karnus' ward - a half-dryad first encountered on an island in the middle of the Sea of Dawn. Betula is able to enthral the minds of men and her powers are growing with age - she is no longer the "little birch" her Norwolder father once labelled her. Now a member of the Sisterhood of the Unicorn in Glantri City she uses her abilities to ensorcel the minds of gentlemen patrons and put aside any notions they might have of harming her or overstepping boundaries. The malevolent being created by the Stalkbrow phenomenon in Alfheim was vexed when it failed to find any trace of darkness within the female's heart.Biffgug
Gnome hailing from the town of Highforge in Karameikos, an insect enthusiast.Bilgramus, Ethrilord
Glantrian ambassador to Alfheim.Bin-Amin, Hosni
Lowly fisherman from Tameronikas in the Duchy of Tel Akbir, believed to have been abducted by the agents of dark Immortals. Had his memories tampered with and was placed in the path of Karameikan diplomats on their way to Sundsvall as an attempt to delay their progress.Black Eagle Baron
- see description for Von Hendrikks, LudwigBolto
Dwarf living in Specularum, Rockhome's ambassador to Karameikos.Bondarenko, Vasily
Young cleric and prodigy of the Church of Traladara, his favoured Immortal being Halav the patron of war against humanoids. Bearer of an enchanted mace and staff of healing in addition to other items. Has many admirers among the devoted masses of Specularum and is currently on a seemingly suicidal mission into Glantri to retrieve a legendary relic of the Church.Budanter, Lana
Wizardess of Karameikos, currently building her tower near the Dymrak Forest. Of mixed parentage - traladaran and thyatian - considers herself a true "Karameikan" and is proud to promote her nationality and homeland when travelling abroad. Prone to occasional lapses of good judgment but means well and is perhaps becoming more rational as she grows older. A budding cook and skilled healer, in combat she has been known to rely on her dagger skills over magical ability.Budanter, Terlon
Father of Lana - a successful Thyatian sea merchant trading silks, textiles and rare commodities out of the Minrothad Guilds. His dedication to his profession means he rarely finds time to spend with his daughter.Canerzon
Brave and physically formidable, if not intellectually gifted, fighter who joined Lana, Drewen and Threy for their earliest adventures exploring ruins around Threshold. Bears a ring of invisibility taken from the tower of the dead wizard Rezgale. A member of the Threshold Town Guard, Can found himself with less time for adventuring as his principal career progressed, and has now advanced to become second-in-command of the local operation.Cardia
Entreprenurial elfmaiden operating a flying carpet service between settled areas of Karameikos and occasionally further afield; her unique carpet bears concealed "pockets of holding" to enable large hauls to be transported. In addition she is known to conceal a small arsenal of wands and other defences about her person.Carlisan
Elven advisor to the leader of the Chossum Clan at Desnae in Alfheim, a polite and capable businessman who while seeming benevolent nevertheless left the party with the feeling they were being exploited. A hidden agenda perhaps?Ceredict (deceased)
Karameikan cleric who opposed the party's actions when he suspected them of being members of a cult of Thanatos in Threshold but ultimately saw sense and with his dying breath bequeathed his enchanted mace to Threy so that he might defend his companions against a "shadow" creature impervious to harm by normal means (our party's first ever magical weapon!).Claransa "the Seer"
Native wizardess of Karameikos, one-time pupil of the wizard Valtanivark. Claransa took a post at the Magicans' Guild for a while but was unwilling to devote much time to instructing others, preferring to focus on her own magical studies. Her speciality was the traditional divination magics of the traladaran people, gaining her the nickname "the Seer". Since leaving Karameikos years ago, she has not been heard of for some time and her current whereabouts are unknown. She was suspected to be of a similar power level to Guildmaster Teldon at the time of her departure from the Grand Duchy.Coolhands
Glantrian elfmaiden who relocated from the land of her birth to the Canolbarth Forest in Alfheim to be with her mate Beasthunter, the volatile and xenophobic leader of the Longrunner clan. Highly proficient in the healing arts, hence her nickname.Conor "son of Fergal"
Hinterlander barbarian, burly ex-gladiator and slave whose freedom was won by his companion Antonius in a game of cards with a thyatian senator. Proficient with a wide array of weaponry including the cestus and double-handed axe.Corran, Jeddarin
Darokinian businessman who hired the Darokin party to evict unwanted residents and retrieve family heirlooms from his ancestral home - Corran Keep in the northern mountains of Darokin.Dallus (deceased)
Forester of Vyalia, originally born in Kerendas to an over-bearing senator. Ran away from home having no desire to pursue a political career. Dedicated his regrettably short life to defending the Forest and its inhabitants with the blessing of the elven Immortal Ilsundel. Ultimately slain by a hellhound in the Coliseum, was buried by the elfmaiden Lassandra and his other companions in the Park area of Thyatis City.Dakral
Naive and impressionable youth who became a follower of the Immortal Alphaks, first encountered by our party in the basement of the Great Library of Aasla and provided a wealth of information about his clerical Order. Was temporarily imprisoned on the Ethereal Plane by the cleric Alvion during an uncharacteristic fit of rage.Damareen
Elfmaiden of the Chossum Clan in Alfheim, travelling companion (perhaps more?) to young Lord Valen Karameikos.D'Ambreville, Dame Catherine
Wife of Etienne; Glantrian ambassador to Thyatis and a renowned spellcaster in her own right.D'Ambreville, Etienne
Foremost of the Glantrian Wizard-Princes and Grand Master of the Great School of Magic. Sometimes appears only through Projected Image spells, for example at graduation ceremonies. Labelled a reckless and arrogant fool by Eriadna of Alphatia.Davon
A trading associate of Lana's father, operating out of the Republic of DarokinDenkris
More than just a pet, Drewen took pains to train his giant ferret from a young age. Can perform a range of actions (including tracking) on command and is utterly obedient. Name derives from the Dwarven meaning "hound of rock".Denrothan, Gedaryl
Forester of Vyalia, secretly stationed in Alphatia by the Thyatians to spy on events within the Kingdom of Shiye-Lawr. Was betrayed to the local authorities by his younger companion who claimed to have received a vision from the Immortal Ilsundel. Now back in Thyatis City having been teleported (all too readily) by Lana.Dmitros
Traladaran animal-trainer retained by the party on their Alfheim journey to keep the baby bear Grunt in line.Von Drachenfels, Jaggar
Wizard-Prince and leader of the Glantrian military, ruler of the Aalban province. Lana attempted to visit his family's fortified home in Ritterberg, only to have her flying carpet chased away by a flock of gargoyles.Dromedon
Prince of the island nation of Aegos, an Alphatian territory. Based out of his father's palace in Aegopoli, the Prince co-ordinates the running of the local military and by extension is involved in Empress Eriadna's project to tunnel into the Hollow World from the new settlement known as "Pittstown". His duties include swearing in new recruits to the Army. Able to magically levitate, whether this is by spellcasting or the use of some item isn't clear.Druzdum
Humble homesteader living with his family on land owned by the Alphatian archmage Myskuramis in the Kingdom of Haven.Effervatch, Judd
Native of the Minrothad Guilds and an "Augrist" being a follower of the Immortals known as the Twelve Watchers. Grim and serious resident healer aboard the Sapphire Spirit, slain at the outset of combat with the undead minions of the evil Immortal Hel. May have subsequently been raised.Elwyn (deceased)
Crazed female cleric operating out of a fortified base near Threshold, stole a relic of the traladaran faith necessitating a rescue operation by the Karameikan "junior" party. Bore a mace of life-draining which after trading between adventuring groups ended up in Threy's possession.Ekree (deceased)
Spell-casting were-rat encountered in the basement of the ruined Library in Aasla.Equalarian
Centaur of the Canolbarth Forest in Alfheim, ally of Thunderhoof and others.Erateh
Personal scribe to the Alphatian wizard Myskuramis, a native Thothian from the Isle of Dawn. Believed to follow a mystical philosophy indigenous to his people.Eriadna "the Wise"
- description to follow"Errie"
Nickname attributed to the many earth elementals Karnus summoned using the enchanted stone confiscated from the alchemist Valtius. Not to be confused with the ruler of the Alphatian Empire. She's different.Evershade, Jess
Villanous hinmaiden and bandit leader within the Five Shires, was apprehended and handed over to the local Sheriff.Fabutha (deceased)
One of two hobgoblins who joined the party to escape the catacombs beneath Fort Doom, but died of starvation during the subsequent trek through Blight Swamp.Falaryx (deceased)
Young and haughty black dragon, capable of speech and spellcasting. Terrorised the town of Luln demanding payments under threat of greater damage. Was slain by the party on their first adventure into Blight Swamp.Falconbridge, Thibault
Darokinian adventurer and rapier-wielding horse-thief, known to operate with others in the Canolbrath Forest. Owner of a pair of magical boots.Farla
Dwarven adventuress from the Kingdom of Stoutfellow in Alphatia, travels with a gnomish companion.Feadil, Telyrindel
Elven ranger of the Feadil clan of Alfheim, the last refugees from lost Elvenhome. Like many of his kin he is distrustful of humans and their expansionist tendencies, and has only recently come to tolerate their presence in Alfheim.Flaccus (deceased)
Magic-user who became apprentice to Bargle The Infamous so that he might pass word of the Black Eagle Baron's schemes to the people of his hometown, Luln. Bearer of a wand of lightning, Flaccus was instrumental in orchestrating the party's escape from the dungeons beneath the Doom Tor but sadly perished while fleeing with the others through Blight Swamp."Flamefists"
Aggressive leader of a scout party from the Longrunner clan in Alfheim, charged with keeping intruders away from the area of dark magic known as Stalkbrow.Flik
Otherwise known as Aflikaltherolus, the Forest Spirit; valiant pixie, sworn protector of the Vyalia Forest and its inhabitants, was assisted on at least one occasion by Lassandra and Dallus on foot of their connection with the Foresters' Guild and Dame Larandia.Gallas
Forester of Vyalia, able swordsman and proficient spellcaster, owns a pair of boots allowing him to run along vertical surfaces such as trees.Garamundvar (deceased)
Mighty frost giant, now dead along with his wife, lived in a fortress in the Altan Tepe peaks and was prone to acts of great cruelty.Gelgarrion
Patriarch of the Immortal Proteus in Helskir, grew bored and decided to indulge in alcoholism when fewer folk began attending his modest church.Gelrak
- see separate entry below for Holazar.Gerothar
Ruler of the harbour town of Goltar in Alphatia, reportedly firm-handed but fair when dealing with his subjects. Known to conduct personal dealings with other traders through his port. Also a member of the Alphatian Council of Thousand Wizards.Gildus
Elf of the Feadil clan, frequently involved in playing tricks on the self-important residents of Nemiston in the Republic of Darokin.Goldenhammer, Drewen
Karameikan dwarf whose father died combatting a red dragon seeking to augment its hoard with the clan's treasure. Drewen recently re-united his clan and is currently overseeing reconstruction of his clanseat in the Altan Tepe mountains in the north of the Grand Duchy of Karameikos where valuable mineral deposits have been located. A capable fighter and reliable friend, also a great lover of all things gold.Goldenhammer, Curick
Member of Drewen's clan living in the halfling village of Mar; his knowledge proved invaluable in enabling Drewen to reconvene the surviving members of his clan who had scattered throughout numerous countries when the red dragon invaded their home.Golthar (deceased)
Yellow-robed wizard and Master of the Iron Ring, haughty and utterly lacking in moral fibre. Allied with numerous goblin tribes to sweep homesteads around the Kelvin moors for ancient tapestries capable of showing the way to the Lost Valley of Hutaaka, where untold riches were said to lie waiting. Met a gruesome demise in the lower levels of the Temple of Pflarr within the Valley.Greckly, Queen
Leader of the "Kreepers" goblin tribe in the Dymrak Forest, a group of goblins too useless to be allowed into any other local tribes. Their tribe is based in the woods near Glaston and their Queen has undertaken not to cause bother to their human neighbours - or they will have Lana to answer to.Grevenov, Piotr
Karameikan swordsman and member of the Order of Griffon having been inducted by Oliver Jowett. Joined a number of fellow Karameikans to retrieve a stolen relic of the Church of Traladara - the holy bell of Chardastes, patron of healing - and has venerated that Immortal ever since.Greybeard, Dominicus
Cleric of the Church of Thyatis who wanders through Alfheim, caring for the Forest and maintaining close connections with the mercantile Chossum clan.Grunt
Lana's pet black bear, roams the woods around Glaston. As a cub he was liberated from malicious wood imps during Lana's "clearout" of the Dymrak Forest in the vicinty of the site where she wished to found her tower.Haaken, Prince Haldemar of
Popular Alphatian explorer and captain of the flying vessel "Princess Ark", favoured by Empress Eriadna for his many discoveries and conquests of territories in the name of the Empire. Was thought to have perished while returning from the Hollow World. Now back in the surface world, Eriadna has appointed him as her chief adviser on foreign policy and has charged him with overseeing the rebuilding the Alphatian sky-fleet after the burning of the shipyards in Aasla.Hadrian
Native Karameikan and former student of Valtanivark, this wizard relocated to the Duchy of Kantridae in Thyatis to build his wizard's tower around a year ago. Having become one of Lana's closest friends the pair have performed many favours for one another and who knows what their future might hold. Has a loyal following of hill giants and other friends in the area around his home. Was recently involving in keeping Alphatian military forces from occupying Thyatian territory on the Isle of Dawn.Hakrukar (deceased)
Ageing patriarch of Alphaks who oversaw the desecration of the Grand Temple of Alphatia in Aasla and tried to expand his sect's power by allying with the beholder Zeloxar, then with the red dragon Infyrandax. Met a grisly demise under the claws of two massive blue dragons, but was spared torture by members of his own order for having failed to secure Alphaks' position within the ruined city.Halaran, Sherlane
Eminent Patriarch within the Church of Karameikos, left Thyatis to accompany Duke Stefan over thirty years ago and now rules Threshold from his fortified home Tarnskeep on the shore of Lake Windrush. Those who act within the confines of the law have nothing to fear from this seemingly affable old cleric, those who contravene his rules will find themselves subjected to swift and exacting justice. Does not allow weapons to be carried or magical spells to be cast within his town, except in cases of emergency. Lives with his niece Aleena (see separate entry).Halaran, Aleena
Blond-haired and beautiful priestess of the Church of Karameikos, lives in Tarnskeep and oversees much of the running of Threshold alongside her uncle Sherlane. An upholder of law, she has been known to wield a mace very capably against the forces of Bargle the Infamous.Hammeldar, Sir Arcolai
Rash young knight of Karameikos, charmed by a female devil swine into inciting war between a group of stone giants and the town of Penhaligon, the knight being sworn to protect the latter.Von Happsburg, Karl
Heldannic Knight and Cleric of Vanya. Having distinguished himself in the regular military he has been marked for potential transfer to the Luftwaffe.Hermione
Female swordswoman who joined the "junior" Karameikan party to earn removal by the Church of Karameikos of an evil curse. Once freed from the dark magic, she continued adventuring alongside the Church's heroes. Wears a ring of spell storing granting her access to a repertoire of effects, including lightning bolts. Coupled with the enchanted double-handed sword she wields, this makes a lethal blend of magic and might.Highnose, Toriscu
Self-important halfling law-enforcer within the halfling town of Ringrise.Holazar
Paladin of the Blue Star, based out of Eagret in the Alphatian Kingdom of Greenheight. This holy knight was bid by the head of his Order - a sect of ultra-lawful types - to confront three karameikan wizards whose mission to Sundsvall would spell disaster for the cause of Good. While the Karameikans speculated that the Order might be under control of the evil Immortal Hel, they had no option but to incapacitate the paladin and his gold dragon mount named Gelrak in the Aasla Spur Mountains in order to make their escape.Hyraskos, Devon
Son of Admiral Lucius, himself a naval officer within Duke Stefan's fleet, and current romantic interest of Adriana Karameikos (much to the disapproval of her mother Duchess Olivia).Hyraskos, Admiral Lucius
Ageing admiral of the Karameikan Navy and adviser to Duke Stefan.Ibn-Ayman, Lord Badr
Minor nobleman who was imprisoned for inciting a riot in the arena of Tel Akbir; having returned from a trip to Ylaruam he claimed to have encountered a prophet in the desert who predicted the fall of Thyatis. He publicly accused the Alaysian people of betraying their heritage and called upon them to throw off the shackles of slavery imposed by the Thyatians so that they might return to the old ways of their people.Ignar
Gnarly old stone giant living with his wife, other family members and several pet cave bears in caves to the east of Penhaligon.Ilyrisel
Female Alphatian magic-user, one of a dozen apprentices to the wizard Myskuramis.Infyrandax
Enormous red dragon, the largest Lana and Karnus had ever laid eyes on when they departed Aasla. The great red was chased from the ruined city when two blues arrived via the abandoned wormhole commuter network. It fled to the Aasla Spur mountains to nurse its wounds but is understood to have now returned, having been fully healed by an emissary of the dark Immortal Alphaks.Ireshka
Karnus' apprentice, a Traladaran maiden and pupil at the Magicans' Guild who accompanied Karnus on a number of journeys before returning to the Guild to pursue her studies.Izularyt
One of two blue dragons who travelled with his mate through a derelict interplanar vortex from a faraway plane to the city of Aasla in mainland Alphatia. Finding the place burned and in ruins, the dragons selected an old museum as their lair and established an information network by taking in wards - mostly orphaned street urchins - to act as their eyes and ears. When the dragons learned of the presence of a great red by the name of Infyrandax they chased him from the city, claiming his hoard for their own. The dragons consider Aasla (and everything within it) theirs for the taking and may in time extend their influence into the greater Empire - when they can be bothered to get round to it.Jamila
Instructor at the Collegium Arcanum in Thyatis; known to wander other planes of existence from time to time.Jasilyan
Son of Lord Trokulan and a student of magic at the University of Sundsvall, also a capable public speaker. Current love interest of Princess Asteriella of Thyatis.Jolenta (deceased)
Female cleric and Reaver of the Iron Ring slavers; whether she followed a specific Immortal is unknown, more likely she honoured the philosophy of Chaos in general. Along with the mage Golthar she harboured a fascination for ancient hutaakan culture and it was she who commissioned the excavation which roused the mummified priestess Baqaphix from her thousand years' slumber.Jowett, Lord Oliver
Patriarch of the Church of Karameikos and co-ordinator of its military division - the noble and prestigious Order of the Griffon.Kaltvyndar
Intelligent, talking white dragon mount of Sir Gustav Schmidt of Hattias, a former Knight of the White Drake. The wyrm chose to relocate his lair to Mount Leggio in northern Thyatis for the duration of the warmer summer months. Gifted Lana a portion of his scales to help with ice-based spell creation.Karagentalopolous, Demetrion
Magist and adviser to Emperor Thincol, arguably the most powerful wizard within the Thyatian Empire (at any rate outside the Isle of Sclaras, where he is said to own an estate) and known to be a Knight of the Air in the Thyatian military. Thoroughly decent chap and not of your average Thyatian mentality - a good egg all round.Karameikos, Adriana
Eldest daughter of the Karameikan royal family, rumoured to be her father's choice for first in line to the throne. Does not get along with her mother, Duchess Olivia, and violently disapproves of her mother's choice of suitor - Desmond Kelvin. Left home at a young age to undergo the Traladaran "Shearing" process on a voluntary basis and prove her independence.Karameikos, Duchess Olivia
Frosty and conniving yet an elegant and perfect hostess; the Duke's right hand woman, does not get on with her eldest child Adriana (whom she intends to pair off with Desmond Kelvin in marriage), dotes upon her youngest son Valen.Karameikos, Duke Stefan III
Ruler of the Grand Duchy of Karameikos, traded his family's ancestral lands for title to the wild area known as Traladara on the western periphery of the Thyatian mainland. Thincol assented, whereupon Stefan has spent three decades "civilising" the area and resisting attempts on his life. Throughout that period Stefan has permitted other nations to view Karameikos as "just another Thyatian territory", thereby benefiting from the Empire's protection, but has now re-evaluated and is seeking to establish Karameikan autonomy. Believes Thyatis to be doomed in the current War and has sought Eriadna's pledge that she will not aggress Karameikos if/when she moves to crush Thyatis.Karameikos, Justin
Unassuming and modest middle child of Karameikos' ruling family, shrewd and level-headed but according to popular opinion not likely to be either of his parents' choices for first in line to the throne.Karameikos, Valen
Troublesome youngest child of the Karameikos family. Has run away from home on numerous occasions, much to the consternation of his over-protective mother in particular. Said to be Duchess Olivia's choice for first in line to the throne, over his sister Adriana. Underwent the traladaran "Shearing" process of his own choosing.Karlag (deceased)
Magic-using "Reaver" of the Iron Ring slaving organisation, with a propensity for inflicting torture on those capable of providing him with information, or just at his whim for sadistic pleasure.Kartoeba (deceased, at least twice?)
An immense, squid-like creature with connections to the ancient hutaakan civilisation, capable of controlling lesser undead. Ageless and believed to be a pure embodiment of evil; after the beast was slain within the Valley of Hutaaka it was resurrected (in slightly weakened form) by undead hutaakan priests performing a ritual outside the city of Kelvin. Whether a unique creature or an extremely rare species is unknown.Kazakk (deceased?)
Ruler of the remote, eerie homestead known as Corran Keep in the mountainous northern region of Darokin; leader of a band of grey-skinned individuals whose natural lives were extended by the strange device known as the Mirror Shield - a technologic relic of a forgotten civilisation which trapped the lifeforce of the individual known as Rheddrian. Lord Kazakk's physiology has perhaps been warped to a greater extent than others, enabling him to emit electricity from his hands and to not need to breathe underwater.Kelar, Faymir
Female water elf (or "Alfasser") hailing from Minrothad, second-in-command of the Sapphire Spirit under Condric Arcan.Kelvin, Desmond
Ruler of the city and barony which bear his name, prominent cleric in the Church of Karameikos with an efficient (if emotionless) way of doing things.Kendasius, Countess Julia (deceased)
Female cleric of Halav and defender of the Fortress of Kendach on the Isle of Dawn - fell in battle while defending her home against the Alphatian military (despite having vowed publicly to her townsfolk that the Fortress would never fall).Kfordez (deceased)
Hutaakan priestess whose actions in the Lost Valley revealed her to be duplicitous and untrustworthy - prepared to animate undead on a whim. This wanton abuse of her clerical abilities caused her very people and fellow priests to turn upon her.Khlorad
Centaur of Alfheim and guardian of a number of elven steeds much sought after by humans.Kogrin (deceased)
Formidable half-ogre employed by the crazed wizard Skarda as bodyguard and jailer.Kopernikov, Yuri (deceased?)
Devil swine, a conniving lycanthrope who used his abilities to charm and manipulate the townsfolk of Luln and Threshold, slaying many and feasting on their remains. Stole Lana's ring of telekinesis but was obliged to wear gloves while using it (to give himself an advantage when gambling) to keep the silver from touching his bare flesh. Believed to have been sentenced to death when apprehended and placed into Sherlane Halaran's custody.Korak (deceased)
A green dragon dwelling within the Dymrak Forest, whose lair was stumbled upon by Karnus. The party justified its slaying of Korak on the assumption that he was responsible for co-ordinating goblin attacks on Glaston and other settlements in the outlying region. Worryingly, while transporting the wyrm's hoard back to Glaston the group encountered a mysterious entity which would only identify itself as "The Giver Of Names" - its green eyes glinted malevolently within the hood of its cloak. Might there be a more powerful green dragon than Korak walking the Dymrak in human form??Krinagar, Komughan
Glantian adventurer selected along with others by Etienne D'Ambreville to deliver a message to Empress Eriadna of Alphatia. Upon reaching Sundsvall Komughan's group is believed to have been framed for the murder of the Empress' consort - General Torenal - and claimed to have had their memories magically altered. With help from Galatia Allatrian and another mysterious benefactor the party managed a miraculous escape from Eriadna's dungeons and ever since have remained in Alphatia spreading acts of terror around Haven in order to weaken the Kingdom's ability to support the war effort against Glantri. Komughan informed Karnus and Lana in no uncertain terms that he will continue until Glantri wins the War, or he dies. His magical abilities are known to include animation of the dead and acid-based attacks.Krommar "the Hammer"
Infamous hin pirate, bearer of a magical hammer enchanted to return to his grasp when thrown. Defeated by the party during sea combat off the coast of Karameikos, his current whereabouts are unknown - may have turned from his life of banditry.Kubeck, Lareth (deceased)
Chief townsman and guildmaster of the town of West Portage on the Isle of Dawn; a friend of Lana's father and on good terms with the travelling merchant calling himself Felix Mercaturius. Reported to have been executed by Alphatian invaders.Kryndylya
Queen of the Alphatian Kingdom of Haven; delegates much of the responsibility for ruling to her seneschal Lord Arythlyndar to enable herself to focus on matters she considers more deserving of her personal attention, such as the Arts.Larandia, Dame
Leader of the Vyalia Foresters and the town of Foreston; tutors her followers equally capably in the ways of magic and weaponry.Lassandra
Elven princess of the Diamerak clan within the Vyalia Forest in Thyatis, has connections with the Foresters Guild and bears the enchanted blade "Ilsundel's Kiss".Loshrad
Centaur of the moors outside Kelvin, protector of horses, able to change his shape from centaur to that of an immense black stallion.Lucius
Thyatian ex-military tactician, skilled archer and bearer of a magical ring of water walking.Lutescu, Vlad
Overseer of Rugalov village and cleric of the Church of Traladara. With his thick, crooning accent he is suspected by many to be a vampire, but only ever exhibits acts of kindness and support to others.Luzadaror
Owner of a shop selling trail maps in the Alphatian port of Goltar.Magdel
Personal assistant to Patriarch Oliver Jowett of the Church of Karameikos in Specularum - in many ways his eyes and ears.Marcus (deceased)
Karameikan magic-user hailing from Kelvin and believed to be distantly related to Baron Desmond. His arm was reported to have been severed by ogre followers of the chaotic Immortal Jammadaru in the Caves of Chaos near Castellan Keep. Whether Marcus managed to escape from that encounter is unclear, yet his spellcasting career will certainly be at an end.Mallek
- see separate entry for SkardaMarianita, Dona
Glantrian Ambassador to Karameikos, this diminutive but powerful wizardess enjoys a position of eminence in a land where magical know-how is in short supply. "La Dona" is reputed to be more advanced in arcane matters than her local peers such as Teldon or possibly even Bargle. She has learned to endure the "barbarity" of Karameikos and the absence of luxuries which are commonplace in her homeland.Maximus
Wizard of Karameikos whose origins are unknown. Has an obsession for the undead, animating and controlling them for a variety of purposes. Was forced to vacate his hideout in the basement of the Old Mill in Threshold, subsequently joining forces with a priest of Thanatos and is later believed to have allied himself with vampires occupying catacombs beneath Thyatis City. Worringly, he is reported by Karnus to be expanding his magical abilities by studying at the Great School of Magic in Glantri.Medovici, Alonso
Darokinian lawyer and negotiator for his family's firm in Selenica. Though not naturally inclined towards the adventurer's life, he has found himself in a number of dangerous situations, mostly thanks to his association with one Antonius Tyrannon.Mendez, Solchia
Swarthy-skinned cleric of Ixion, hailing from Darokinian. Like other followers of the Sun Immortal, able to summon fire on command and has improved ability when turning undead. Was actively encouraged by her Patron through visions and omens to adventure during the years leading up to the "Wrath of the Immortals" in order to raise her power level.Mercaturius, Felix
Seemingly happy-go-lucky, travelling merchant encountered by Glantrian emissaries on their way to meet Empress Eriadna in Sundsvall. He declined to specify his nationality but made an obscure reference to the Moon - with which he seemed to identify - needing to obscure the Sun's influence from time to time. On parting company from the Glantrian party in Aasla, he gifted their resident thief a trinket in the shape of a crescent moon dangling from a silver bracelet - this was believed to bear magical properties which helped the party to escape the Imperial Dungeons in Sundsvall.Merovingi, Giovanni
Son of a wealthy Darokinian merchant, Giovanni rebelled against his father's wishes and joined up with the Whistlestop & Co Exploratory & Adventuring Company to seek his own name and explore the world.Merito
Centaur of AlfheimMirmyra
Happy-go-lucky hinmaiden whose jolly temperament and positive outlook suffered when an undead creature drained part of her life-force in a mine near the town of Ringrise - the first attack of this type that our party ever witnessed.Mizra
Ylari weaver living in the Foreign Quarter of Specularum, assisted Lana during the week-long process of creating her flying carpet.Mylertendal
Ageing Alphatian wizardess, believed to be around three hundred years old. Staunch proponent of the Arts and adversary of imperialist expansion - her teachings gave rise to the Philosophy of Beautification, which has been taken to heart by the inhabitants of Haven in particular. Since her tower burned with the rest of Aasla, Mylertendal has residing at the Palace of her friend Queen Kryndylya yet Karnus and Lana via interplanar travel managed to uncover a hidden workroom at the base of her ruined tower where the wizardess is assembling a magical project dedicated to the Immortal Alphatia. After confessing their discovery of the chamber and its contents, Mylertendal is believed to have used a Wish or similar magic to erase all knowledge of the basement's existence from the Karameikan wizards' minds.Myskuramis
Archmage of Alphatia whose "tower" at the centre of an artificial desert in the Kingdom of Haven resembles an ancient burial monument. Admits to having an interest in Thothian culture but is suspected to have a deeper infatuation with the ancient rites of that civilisation which might permit the extension of mortal life. Turned down a position on Alphatia's Council of Thousand Wizards to allow himself more time to pursue personal interests. Nevertheless his notional duty to the Empress prevents him from leaving Alphatia or the Prime Plane until the War is concluded - instead he sends his dozen apprentices to do his bidding where necessary."Nameless" (deceased)
Threy's longlost twin brother, sired upon a traladaran maiden by a member of the Karameikan clergy. His mother died during a violent storm while giving birth to the twins alone in the Black Peaks. "Nameless" was absorbed by the sentient being born from the magic point at Stalkbrow, and was subsequently restored to life by the Powers of Neutrality though ultimately his physical and mental scarring proved too great for him to overcome.Nikelnevich, Aleksyev
Karameikan cleric and figurehead of the Church of Traladara. "Father Nikki" as he is affectionately referred to by many was exposed to a life-draining attack while escorting Vasily during a recent Night of Fire (or as the vampires are known to term it, "Night of Fools") walkabout."No-Man's-Fool", Heldebaran
Wizard king of the island nation of Aegos, has his palace outside the town of Aegopoli and is reportedly an easy-going, likeable fellow. Seemingly leaves much of the local administration to his son, Prince Dromedon, presumably to allow himself more time for magical study.Nuar, Karataku
Thyatian "rake" (a law-abiding thief), native Pearl Islander and weapons expert now living in Kerendas. Instructed Lana in the use of her dagger when Hadrian's own proficiency proved inadequate for training purposes. Promotes a philosophy of hard effort to become the best person one can possibly be.Nuar, Torkia
Dark-skinned adventuress from the Pearl Islands, encountered by the Darokin party when they enrolled in the Army of Aegos. Says little and largely keeps to herself. May have died in the earthquake caused when the tunnel between the upper world and the Hollow World unexpectedly collapsed.Von Numchausen, Baron
Famed Glantrian adventurer who travelled throughout the Known World with his companions Dieter the Dragonslayer and Anneke of Altendorf in the years 910-930 AC - visiting Ylaruam, Darokin and Ierendi among other countries. Went on to publish his memoirs under the title "Amazing Adventures"Olmundvar
Of unknown origin, overseer of the plane of existence known as "The Observatory". A servant of the Powers of Neutrality, Olmyndvar offered the party the chance to "re-balance" their individual characteristics. Believed to be tiring of his role, Olmundvar spent several months grooming Threy to be his successor but ultimately found him lacking.Osteropolus, Senator Helenites (deceased)
Highly corrupt (even by Thyatian standards) senator who plotted to seize Thincol's throne, had his misdeeds exposed and was reduced to slave status before being thrown into the very arena where his legionnaires had slaughtered hundreds of innocent civilians.Osteropolus, Pulcher (deceased)
Foppish son of Senator Helenites who was assassinated on the steps of the Temple of Tarastia to prevent him from giving testimony against his corrupt father.Otto
Thief retainer hired by the party for several missions, known to have operated out of the Thieves' Guild in Threshold. An ambitious supporter of his native Traladaran people, intends to assassinate Duke Stefan Karameikos one day.Penhaligon, Lady Arteris
Leading noblewoman of the Penhaligon Estate in Karameikos.Perdissium, Karnus
Born in Specularum, this wizard adopted Glantri as his spiritual home after graduating from its Great School of Magic. His loyalties could be described as divided - unable (perhaps unwilling?) to totally sever the connection with his homeland, Karnus retains a keen interest in the ancient culture of Hutaaka which existed within Karameikos around a millennium ago and bears that nation's most powerful magical item, the unique Staff of Hutaaka. Has affinity for magics affecting the mind, such as illusions and enthralments, also a curious non-spell-based ability to hypnotise others. Skilled in alchemy and escapology, was bestowed with the gift of precognition by the Lords of Balance although the impartiality of the visions Karnus receives from them has been questioned.Perdissium, Kelsin
Karnus' brother - a sergeant in the Guard Phorsis (First Division of the Karameikan Army) stationed in Specularum.Perdissium, Vorha
Karnus' younger sister - a novice in the Church of Karameikos who was once kidnapped by Iron Ring slavers and transported to the Isle of Dawn, necessitating a lengthy rescue operation by Karnus and his cohorts.Petra van Colos (deceased)
Nosferatu of Traladaran origin whom Lana prevented from transporting a substantial coffer of coins and gems into Thyatis; the one-time noblewoman was suspected to have allied herself with the Black Eagle Baron. After a showdown in the village of Rugalov the vampire and her coffin were annihilated.Piotrev, Irina
Freelance Traladaran wizardess working for the dwarves of Dengar City in Rockhome.Platterman, Stubbs
Halfling proprietor of the Silver Swan Inn in Rifflian.Prestelle
Elven townsmistress and chief trader of Rifflian, a riverside trading outpost within Karameikos.Quickfinger, Jeremy
Resident thief in the Darokin party; agreed to temporarily trade places with Rheddrian to enable that individual to permanently escape the life-trapping device known as the Mirror Shield.Quintus
Patriarch of the Church of Tarastia based in Thyatis, authorised the loan of the Staff of Lucinius to Lana after his Patroness deemed this a deserving course of action.Razalys
Seemingly a befuddled old Alphatian wizard, fascinated by pixies and dubious of werebadgers - but see separate entry for Sylazar.Renabau, Ekystra
Pureblood Alphatian artist exhibiting her works in Glantri City in defiance of local hostility; her "Studio of Wonder" being located in a tenement building behind a sturdy Wizard Locked door which is nevertheless badly hacked at and scrawled upon. Many of her works incorporate a kinetic element, a prime example being a living model of Glantri City.Rezgale (deceased)
Evil wizard who founded a tower in the mountains north of Threshold and was duelled to the death by Valtanivark when it came to light his (Rezgale's) magical specialism was to reanimate the corpses of the dead. Once Rezgale had perished, Valtanivark systematically began the process of reducing his rival's tower to rubble.Rheddrian
Being liberated by the Darokinian party from an enchanted Mirror found in Corran Keep in northern Darokin. Rheddrian claims to have journeyed to Mystara from a faraway world aboard a "ship which travels between worlds" and is concerned that parts of his ship may have been tampered with, and could be leaking dangerous energy. Currently the benefactor of the Darokinian party.Rist
Young cleric of the dark Immortal Alphaks last seen fleeing the ruins of Aasla, may have returned to his Order.Rokanov, Nikolas
Lone wolf Karameikan warrior who conducts a personal vendetta against the humanoids that killed his family. Initially joined the "junior" party to provide service to the Church of Karameikos - rescuing a sacred item from the rogue cleric Elwyn outside Threshold. Recently bitten by a werewolf, he now faces his greatest fight - against the monster within.Rubacosa
Pearl-Islander cleric of Korotiku, travelling with her companions from the Isle of Dawn to Helskir.Rumblestop, Flip
Foul-mouthed halfling cook serving aboard the Sapphire Spirit; a native of the Minrothad Guilds.Rusmin, Deytar
Assistant Shepherd of Rad living in Glantri City.Sarah (deceased)
Apprentice to Halia Antonic, slain by the monstrous Fiend released from Skarda's Mirror.Sarazyl
Seemingly a young adept of the Church of Proteus in Goltar - but see separate entry for Sylazar.Sascia
Townsmistress of Luln, this capable swordswoman has the unenviable task of defending her newly founded town against bugbears and other forces sent by Bargle and the Black Eagle Baron, in addition to horrors emanating from Blight Swamp.Scaramon (deceased)
Brawny Karameikan mercenary who was retained by the party to defend them on a mission into the lair of the Bonebreaker orc tribe. Fell in one-on-one combat with the tribe's ogre champion and his body was washed away by an underground river. Afterwards, the party was exposed to hallucinogenic dust and believed Scaramon to have returned from the dead however that was not the case.Schmidt, Sir Gustav
Thyatian Knight of the Air and Order of the White Drake, originally hailing from Hattias. Partly crippled in one leg after a former steed turned on him and stole his riches including a magical sword. Current steed is the talking white dragon Kaltvyndar.Schonberg, Friedrich (deceased)
A cleric of Thanatos, allied himself with the necromancer Maximus as part of a plan to amass an undead army in the mountains north of Threshold.Scrim, Jerval
Virtuous cleric residing in Helskir. Formerly a devoted servant of the local Immortal "Drrynden" until it came to light this was Hel, Queen of the Damned, masquerading as another Immortal to spread havoc and suffering through the actions of unwitting pawns. Was slain by Hel's assassins but was restored to life by a member of a rival faith. Achingly handsome and with an impressive physique, as Lana will attest!Scupper
Main wagon-driver of the caravan used to transport new recruits of the Army of Aegos from Aegopoli to the new digging base at Pittstown; an old sea-dog and an appalling (but nonetheless enthusiastic) cook. May have perished in the earthquake caused by the collapse of the Alphatian-dug tunnel connecting the Hollow World to the surface world.Sendelson, Viv
Pleasant and easy-going jeweller residing in Threshold who valued the party's early findings such as gems and trinkets of jewellery.Sepralaine
"Pure-blooded" Alphatian alchemist operating a store out of the town of Saddor.Septimius, Titus
First Spear Centurion of the XIIth Legion of the Imperial Army of Thyatis, survivor of the fall of the Thyatian territories on the Isle of Dawn and a grim and determined warrior. Having watched his beloved army decay around him he is resolved to bringing glory and honour to his legion once again.Shaldander
Strapping and handsome elf, Alfheim's ambassador to Karameikos and a trusted friend of Lord Valen.Sharpstone, Blasco
Elder brother to Philbert, a "Krondar" law enforcer in the halfling town of Ringrise.Sharpstone, Philbert
Plucky halfling who stole battle plans from the study of the Black Eagle Baron, to pass to the Sheriffs of the Fire Shires whose lands Von Hendrikks hoped to invade.Shensu
Charming and attractive rake (i.e. a law-abiding thief) who escorted Lana during her mission on behalf of the Order of Tarastia to expose the scheming of a thyatian senator.Shetruna
Female cleric of Alphaks, slain by Lana and Karnus in the basement of the ruined Library of Aasla. A ceremony which would have restored her to life was interrupted, or would have required the deaths of ten innocent people in Alphaks' name.Skarda (deceased)
Crazed, schizophrenic wizard of Karameikos - one side of his personality the peaceful old tutor of the Magicians' Guild who was believed to have perished in a house fire, the other the scheming wizard Skarda whose aspirations of rulership led him on raids of homesteads within Karameikos and ultimately to make an attempt on the life of Duke Stefan. His abuse of an Immortal artifact brought about its destruction, its contents spilling onto the Duke's hunting estate in Marilinev.Shetruna (deceased)
Female cleric and follower of the forbidden Immortal Alphaks, enemy of the Alphatian people. Died in the basement of the Great Library of Aasla after she and her associates masqueraded as peace-loving clerics of Alphatia. A ceremony to restore her to life (for which her dark Patron demanded the blood of ten innocents) was interrupted.Silvereye
Scarily powerful lycanthrope, subjected to experiments by the Black Eagle Baron and Bargle the Infamous involving molten silver being poured into one of the werewolf's eye sockets, having the strange effect of augmenting the creature's strength and abilities. Now serves as leader of "the Pack" - a group of werecreatures and wild animals kept by the Black Eagle to hunt those who escape his dominion.Smurdyakov
Cleric of the traladaran Immortal Zirchev and protector of a valley high up in the freezing Altan Tepes which serves as a refuge for werecreatures. Able to assume the form of a great polar bear - whether this is an ability granted by his Patron or some form of controlled lycanthropy is not clear.Starwatcher
Scholarly elf and leading authority on magic within the Longrunner clan of Alfheim. Despite his clan's non-tolerance of outsiders he has published a number of books on the subject of his magical specialism - divination magic and the movements of heavenly bodies - a number of which have made their way into Lana's personal collection.Stefanius
Thyatian adventurer and adviser to Emperor Thincol, travels in the company of a golden eyed and haired individual claiming to hail from the Altan Tepe mountainsStephan
Head of a Traladaran family-run business trading horses out of Rifflian, whose homestead "Sukiskyn" on the moors outside Kelvin was besieged by goblin tribes and Iron Ring slavers wishing to locate an enchanted tapestry showing the way to the Lost Valley of Hutaaka.Stryl
Alphatian mercenary and recent addition to the Army of Aegos alongside his companion the Nuari swordsmaiden Torkia. Of a similar demeanour - says very little and avoids social contact where possible. Believed to have perished in the earthquake which shook the town of Haldemar in the Hollow World when the tunnel leading to the surface world collapsed.Stutrich, Niklaus
Sergeant of Prince Jaggar's 2nd Banner in Glantri, patrols the Principalities of Bergdhoven and Aalban out of Fort Nordling (a short way east of the town of Leenz). Encountered by Lana during a fight against hellhounds and ashen humanoids. Bears a magical blade personally gifted to him by "Prinz" JaggarSylarin
Otherwise known as Sylantharios; rapier-wielding elf from Darokin City, master of the art of defence and bearer of the Wanderer's Staff - a magical item with equal propensity for harm and healing. Keen entrepreneur; current treasurer and founding member of the Whistlestop & Co Exploratory & Adventuring Company offering a variety of services to the people of Darokin. Currently a guest of the Imperial Court in Sundsvall alongside Adriana and Jeremy.Sylazar
Presented himself as a merchant hailing from Dunadale on the Isle of Dawn, first encountered by Karnus and Teldon in the mercantile guildhall in Helskir. This individual proceeded to track the wizards across the Alphatian mainland under various guises, for the purpose of reporting to Empress Eriadna. Whether the merchant Sylazar was the true identity of the individual beneath those many facades has not been substantiated.Tatescu, Elynor-Andriette
Agent of Rheddrian operating out of Selenica in eastern Darokin, well-connected in Karameikos and Ylaruam.Teldon
Thyatian by birth, this supporter of Stefan Karameikos moved to Traladara thirty years ago to assist in settling the land which was to become the Grand Duchy. Single-handedly founded the Magicians' Guild of Specularum which (especially following the demise of Valtanivark) is regarded as the only proper institution for magical learning in the land. While good-natured, Teldon's dotty persona belies a clever and resourceful mind which, as Valtanivark informed his apprentice Lana, means any arrangement requiring the wizard's input will end up benefiting Teldon as much as anyone else. Retains an expert knowledge of seamanship from his earlier adventuring career. Often experiences nightmares involving beholders. Currently taking a two year sabbatical in Alphatia, has delegated responsibility for running the Wizards' Guild to Halia Antonic.Televici, Alcino
Moustachio-ed proprietor of the Mages' Hostelry in Glantri City, known to hold invisible stalkers under permanent enthralment to act as his establishment's serving staff.Teranlos, Ariana
Thyatian cleric of "the Silver Hunter" and fanatical slayer of lycanthropes. Rallied a group of farmers, loggers and huntsmen to pursue a vendetta through the Vyalia Forest - resulting in many normal animals such as bears being found wounded by silver arrows and other weaponry. After she was found attacked and left for dead by an unknown opponent, it transpired a doppelganger (wearing the symbol of a frothing goblet) had stolen her identity to incite hatred against the "foul Karameikans".Terari
Magical instructor within Sundsvall; ordered by Empress Eriadna to personally tutor Princess Asteriella of Thyatis and her lady-in-waiting Galatia Allatrian in the ways of magic.Tezria "the Bandit Princess"
Former bodyguard who was appalled when her master, an eminent wizard, fled the burning city of Aasla with his precious spellbooks but not a care for the servants he left behind. Abandoned, Tezria's resentment for the ruling classes heightened to the extent where she considered allying with the dark followers of Alphaks to expand her own power. She contemplates revenge from the tower she occupies in Aasla which was previously the base of her inflicted servitude.Thelnastis
High-ranking cleric of the Order of the Blue Star, a ultra-lawful sect who were thrown out of Karameikos for their controversial preachings, and re-established themselves in Alphatia. Now based out of Eagret in the Kingdom of Greenheight, also with a shrine in Dovir. Acting on visions sent by his anonymous Immortal patrons, Thelnastis despatched followers to hinder Duke Stefan's emissaries from reaching their audience with Empress Eriadna.Threy
Cleric of Karameikos. Abandoned as a child, his longlost twin brother perished after being subjected to interplanar travel at the evil magic point within Alfheim known as Stalkbrow. His father is understood to be a high-ranking individual within the Church of Karameikos. Threy's direction in life has never been clear and, while finding purpose in the company of his friends, he is currently roaming the great wasteland of Sind, far to the west of the Known World, having been deposited there by the powers of Neutrality after he failed to prove his suitability to replace the overseer of the mini-plane known as the Observatory.Throick, "son of Oick"
Leader of the organisation known as "The Thorns", a collective of dwarves dedicated to spreading disruption through Alfheim.Thylia
With her sister Zelzara and a flock of pet rocs, one of two cloud giantesses occupying a castle above the skies of Ylaruam; a voracious carnivore.Thunderhoof
Centaur of the Canolbarth Forest, brother to the centaur filly Diella.Torenal (deceased)
Alphatian military co-ordinator and lifelong consort to Empress Eriadna despite his lack of magical ability. Last seen conversing with a group of Glantrian envoys, his remains were subsequently found in a dingy tenement building in a slum area of Sundsvall. His murder, for the Glantrians were suspected to have been framed, was one of the events which escalated the start of the war known as "the Wrath of the Immortals". The reason why Eriadna's magic proved unable to return him from the dead remains unexplained.Torkia
- description to follow.Torion, Thincol
Ex-gladiator, Emperor of Thyatis - brooding, dour and unemotional. Was assisted by his magist, Demetrion, amid the Alphatian Spike Assault around fifty years ago when the Alphatians tried to reclaim Thyatis and the previous Emperor Gabrionus was slain. Thincol took the hand of Princess Gabriela in marriage in order to secure his position but is understood to maintain a number of mistresses including the warrior-woman Anya.Treelife, Arloen
Elven government official based in Alfheim Town, co-ordinates monster hunts amongst other matters.Treeshield, Lauranthas (deceased?)
Elf of one of the clans of the Vyalia Forest and adventuring companion to Hadrian and Karataku. May have perished during conflict with the Alphatians on the Isle of Dawn.Trelleremy
Alphatian sculptor whose longing to immortalise Lana's "barbarian beauty" via his art risked jeopardising the mission to Sundsvall and resulted in his being magically incapacitated for a while; nevertheless his pieces are acclaimed within Haven and some feature in the garden dedicated to Queen Kryndylya's favourite works of statuary.Tremontaine, Phoenix
Prominent priestess of Ixion within the Kingdom of Darokin.Trenzantenbium, Lucinius (historical figure, deceased)
First king of Thyatis whose reign proved short-lived. Thyatian-born but Alphatian-trained mage who slew numerous opponents (by most accounts using cunning but underhanded tactics) in order to repel Alphatian control of territories which now make up Thyatis. Considered a traitor by the Alphatian people. Was slain by his closest friend and co-conspirator, General Zendrolion who went on to become first Emperor. Empress Eriadna currently possesses the Staff of Lucinius, a unique magical item crafted by the dead king, having confiscated it from Lana.Troikithus (deceased)
Alphatian elf caught spying for Empress Eriadna at the Great School of Magic; after his body was found floating in a Glantrian canal the Empress issued a statement accusing the Wizard-Princes of harbouring the followers of dark Immortals and of using "forbidden" magics.Trokulan
Member of the Council of Thousand Wizards and an outspoken opponent of Empress Eriadna regarding the ongoing War with Glantri and Thyatis, which he considers is contrary to Alphatia's best interests.Tyrannon, Antonius
Thyatian rogue. Having escaped his native slums of Port Lucinius, Antonius travels the length and breadth of the Thyatian Empire (with a rapidly expanding list of cities he is unable to return to) in the company of his sworn protector the barbarian Conor. Owns a magical ring of animal control, and a boat he stole from Lana. Currently believed to be exploring ancient ruins in the deserts of Ylaruam.Tutier, Jean-Paul
Flamboyant Glantrian designer of bespoke fashion, believed to hail from the region of Nouvelle Averoigne. Has a boutique and studio off the Kash Flow in Glantri City.Tylion IV
Ex-emperor of Alphatia and father of Eriadna; was pe rsuaded into abdicating in favour of his daughter when his Spike Assault to reclaim Thyatis as part of the Alphatian Empire turned out to be a failure.Udrothyn
Bedraggled and homeless cleric of the Immortal Asterius residing in Dovir. Since his Temple burned to the ground around a year ago (the burning being attributed to Glantrian elves) and his Patron fell so sharply from public favour it appears unlikely the shrine will be rebuilt any time soon.Ukrinza
- see separate entry for IzularytValentia "the Justiciar" (historical character, deceased)
Wife of the first Thyatian Emperor, accredited with having founded the Empire's system of law based on her Citizens' Proclamation. Less well-known is the fact she was a powerful spellcaster, and was the half-sister to Lucinius Trenzantenbium on whose death she took up his staff and entrusted it to the care of clerics of the Immortal Tarastia.Valtanivark (deceased)
Wizard of Karameikos who built his tower outside the town of Threshold. A trusted friend of local ruler Sherlane Halaran, Valtanivark died defending Threshold and its inhabitants against the minions of his one-time apprentice, Bargle the Infamous. Valtanivark's other pupils of note included the mage Hadrian, Claransa the Seer and Lana Budanter.Valtius
Karameikan alchemist who foolishly persuaded his son to sample concoctions which led to the youth's death. In desperation, Valtius summoned an earth elemental through a device he owned, which risked causing damage to the citizens of Specularum. Was given a custodial sentence by Duke Stefan.Varezeno, Maurenus (deceased)
Glantrian "geomancer" who travelled to Rockhome and raided the Great Library at Dengar for an ancient text which, he claimed, offered the opportunity to avoid some sort of cataclysm. When the librarians refused to co-operate he killed many of them. Karnus and Lana tracked him to a nearby mountainside and a further confrontation developed - the Glantrian was handed over to the local authorities. Maurenus displayed peculiar affinity for magics relating to the element of earth, such as the ability to summon an elemental then not maintain concentration, and even be able to converse freely with the summoned creature. Whether his claims of impending doom were true remains to be seen. It seems logical to presume King Everast condemned the wizard to death for the atrocities he commited in Dengar.Velorinthas
Elf and senior diplomat operating out of the Darokin Diplomatic Corps mission based in Sundsvall.Vezaron, Deceptus (deceased)
Spellcasting doppelganger who posed as a sage and assessor of rare magical paraphernalia, based in the Bricktop District of Specularum. His premises later underwent a re-fit to become the Flying Ferret Inn. He and his fellow shapeshifters plotted to replace prominent members of state within Karameikos and eventually overthrow Duke Stefan. Their insignia was two claws clutching at a book.Vlakk (deceased)
Hobgoblin warlord of Karameikos, often encountered riding an ice wolf. Joined forces with the Iron Ring slavers to hunt for the Lost Valley of Hutaaka. Slain by Vasily.Von Hendrikks, Ludwig
- description to followWustara
Magic-using accomplice of Helenites Osteropolus - "the one that got away", after he sent an invisible stalker to try and murder witnesses who were planning to give evidence at the senator's trial. Demetrion was planning to trace and find out more about this individual.Whitehall, Estella
Retired businesswoman now residing in Specularum as Darokin's ambassador to Karameikos.Whiskers
Lana's pet giant ferret, now very old. Was originally freed from the basement of a hidden Church of Thanatos within Threshold - the clerics had been keeping several of the animals to control vermin however the ferrets were kept in atrocious conditions and came close to starving. Lana has never attempted to train Whiskers who is unruly and acts as he pleases. While he rarely responds to commands, he has been known to rush to Lana's defence e.g. when Lana was kidnapped from the Flying Ferret Inn by being absorbed into the Immortal artifact known as Skarda's Mirror, and when combating a hydra at a magic point within Alfheim. For all his valiance Whiskers almost died after being bitten by the monster, but was restored to life by a kindly druidess. Was one of few survivors when Bargle fireballed the Flying Ferret. Whiskers ran away from the Inn at one point and was tracked to a warehouse within the docks at Mirror Bay, where he had mated with a ferret-ess which had escaped from a travelling show from Thyatis. Their union resulted in the birth of Denkris (see separate entry).Whisper (deceased?)
Grey-furred feline companion to the wizard Valtanivark, current whereabouts unknown. May not have survived the assault on Valtanivark's tower by Bargle and his minions.Whistlestop, Dudley
Entreprenurial halfling from Darokin, founding member alongside his business partner Sylarin of Whistlestop & Co Exploratory & Adventuring Company. A keen explorer and cartographer, highly knowledgeable about Darokinian folklore. Bearer of a ring of invisibility and enchanted shield, also wears a wide-brimmed floppy hat.Xaphorteq (deceased)
High-Wokan of the Hutaakan Empire, operating out of Kizraaka which in its day was a centre for magical learning. His life's legacy was the Staff of Hutaaka which passed to Karnus after a millennium of non-use. Before unlocking the Staff's mysteries, Karnus and his companions encountered Xaphortek in mummy form and managed to appease his restless spirit.Yalag
Hardened ex-gladiator and weapons trainer at the Coliseum in Thyatis City.Yolanda
Famed traladaran songstress, often found performing at the Black Heart Lily in Specularum.Zaar, Eruul
Formidable warrior and ruler of the town of Helskir on the northernmost Isle of Dawn. When asked by Lana and Karnus to assist in tracking a group of assassins, he seemed glad that something was happening to break the monotony of ruling.Zandor
Griffon-riding Prince of Alphatia with a keen interest in anything related to the magics of Air. Haughty and ill-at-ease in most situations, he does not ever appear to rest. Seemingly cannot wait for his mother, Empress Eriadna, to step down as ruler of Alphatia so that he can assume her role.Zarlysa
Seemingly a kindly old Alphatian wizardess - see separate entry for Sylazar.Zeloxar (deceased)
A beholder crimelord who sought alliance with clerics of Alphaks in the ruins of Aasla; believed to have travelled to the Prime Plane via the wormhole commuter network connecting to the Ethereal Plane. Slain by the wizard Teldon.Zelzara
With her sister Thylia and a flock of pet rocs, one of two cloud giantesses occupying a castle above the skies of Ylaruam; a carnivore.Zendrolion (historical figure, deceased)
First Thyatian Emperor, co-conspirator to Lucinius in safeguarding Thyatis' borders and repelling Alphatian overseers. Slew his friend to take the Imperial Throne.Zerben, Kelter
Ex-soldier of the Darokinian military, now serving the Army of Aegos. Generally an all-round very nice chap. Valiant and strapping which has earned him the mage Adriana's attention in particular. Wields a two-handed sword with great ability and (oddly) claims to be a servant of the Immortal "Balthac", a dragon-slaying figure from Darokinian folklore.