The Bard's Tales

Tales of Moonshadow's Heroes

LAST SON OF LICTALON LLEWELYN MOONSHADOW
Level 7 Elven Wizard, Age 147, Male

Weapon of Choice:Enchanted Longstaff (Thunder Hammer, Indestructable) as well as a vast array of magic spells.

Items of Note:Page from the fabled "Tome of Miracles", Magic Ring (+1 vs. Magic), as well as many books of historical and mystical value.
Born to wealthy parents in the Old Kingdom, Llewellyn was trained from a young age in the mystic arts. Following the mysterious death of his parents by an unidentified illness, and the completion of his training, he was called to the aid of his uncle, Dandago, in the dark quest to summon a "Dark Goddess" of incredible power, relic of the Elf-Dwarf War. Learning of his uncle's evil intentions, and refusing to side with the goddess to revive the Elven empire, Llewellyn and the original Heroes embarked on a crusade accross this world and others to recover the Staff of Lictalon, an artifact of great power only to be wielded by sons of Lictalon's direct lineage. In an epic battle that took place in a captured floating temple high above the plains of the old kingdom, the Heroes defeated the Dark Goddess, sealing her away with the Staff of Lictalon.
Though his whereabouts were unknown for some years, he apparently returned to the town of Senelas after his uncle's defeat and claimed his manor house. Over the years he embarked on many quests and did great deeds including the slaying of the vile dragon Cyrocanth, the defeat of the wizrard Kyrenlof and various campaigns against the infamous and feared Orlantha the Black.
Recently, Moonshadow and a new band of Heroes were called upon once again to defend the land in the "War of Heaven's Bound" in which the ancient evil of the Deadroth Cezanrar marched accross the land in tyrrany while the gods looked down, helpless to raise a hand against him. Banding together with the powerful mortals of the Palladium World and the Ice Dragon, Ralkongate, the Heroes defeated the Deadroth Cezanrar in a battle at the Isle of the Celestial Fire.
Following their victory Llewellyn wedded the young elven woman he had been courting, his former housekeeper, Lita Arlenthas. After recent quests and campaigns Llewellyn and Lita were blessed with a newborn son, Halleth Moonshadow.
During the campaign aganst the Daedroth Cezanrar Llewellyn was beleived to have been slain by the dragon, Tunraz, but was apparently ressurected by his arch-nemisis Orlantha the Black in a twist of fate. Since then Moonshadow has exhibted signs of mental instability and Ralkongate fears that this traumatic experience may have compromised his sanity...
He is a tall but slender elf with long white hair and piercing ice blue eyes set in his exquisite facial features. He is most often seen in robes of white, blue and silver with staff in hand and accompanied by his Pearl Cryth Dragon familiar (a species of reptile from far away, pearl in color and deadly predators).

LEGENDARY HERO TYSA SANTONE
Level 6 Human Theif, Age 19(?), Female

Weapon of Choice:Disk of Tysa, Dwarven Short Sword

Items of Note:Outrageuos Pants
A young and smiling theif from the Eastern Territory, Tysa learned the hard lessons of life at a young age. Running away from home when she was just a young girl. She learned to survive on the streets and was taken into a guild of thieves, due to her natural talent for the work. Shortly after, she was assaulted and ravaged in an alleyway and bore a son by the name of Daxon.
She was called to the ill fated quest to summon the Elven Weapon by the summoner, Dandago, and was instrumental in the defeat of the Dark Goddess.
Following the defeat of the Dark Goddess, Tysa settled down to run the Purple Mage Inn, along with her son Daxon. In her older age she was confronted by an unknown wizard during a fight that broke out concerning one of the tales of Llewellyn Moonshadow. She was attacked and murdred.
Some twenty years later, she mysteriously reappeared at the home of Llewellyn Moonshadow, seemingly 19 years old and alive! She claimed to have been ressurected by the god, Locknar for some great purpose. The purpose was proved with the new threat of the Deadroth Cezanrar and the War of Heavens Bound, in which she played a key role. Now living, and younger than her son, she travels the world search of her true place in it.
Her skills as a "theif" have come in handy on many occasions, although you would never find Tysa in petty thievery. She is a kind and vibrant spirit, lover of children, with a vigour for life that is reflected in her "outrageous pants." When situations get tight, she has a good head on her shoulders and lets her abilities shine. Unlike other heroes, Tysa is more interested that people know what Tysa Santone is really like, and not just's written in the tales. She wants others to learn from her mistakes, so they don't have to make them. She is apt at performing minor feats of telekinesis and is nearly impervious to all known poisons.
She was apparently named Guildmistress of the powerful Guild of the Salamander in Rutandrith for a short time during the War of Heavens Bound, but returned the position to it's former holder, Guildmaster Adaris, with who she maintains good relations. Her accets through this organization were instrumental in the defeat of the hated crime boss, Kala.
Though she is a good and dependable person, she is still trying to decide where she belongs in the world after her ressurection, and with the attentions of a new love interest named Jemaris, maybe she will find her place...
She is a good looking young woman with playful blonde hair and usually dresses in a loose shirt, vest , pants (most often outrageous in color), knee high boots, and a short, dark cape. She can usually be seen with s smile on her face, twinkle in her green eyes and a tavern song on her lips.

BARD AND CHRONICLER VATES TALEWEAVER
Level 4 Human Bard, Age 22, Male

Weapon of Choice:Dwarven Flamberge

Items of Note:Various Books on History and Lore, Instrument
A wandering bard from the Western Empire, Vates Taleweaver was sent to the Heroes before the commencement of what would later be known as "The War of Heavens Bound". Poet, scholar and chronicler, Vates fought with the Heroes against the armies of the Demon Crown, and is rumored to have wielded the legendary blade FROSTFOIL in that conflict. He has knowledge into many areas of history and myth andhas contributed to historical knowldge by his findings with the Heroes. During and after the war, Vates became involved with the Head Stablekeeper of the Kingdom of Rivenspan, Faern Rowaness.
Until recently, little was known about Vates past. Fleeing from his home and duties as heir to a the fiefdom of Sylphrafa in the Western Empire, Vates sought to become a bard. His father, furious over his action, could do nothing. Recently, men from Sylphrafa finally tracked down and confronted the Taleweaver with news of his father's impending death, leaving Vates with a choice, to choose between the life and woman he loves, or duty to his people and ancestors.
He is a tall and athletic and handsome man who dresses in long, black clothes trimmed with silver and blue. He has long, black hair and usually wears a look of melancholy contemplation.

FORMER SLAVE J'KASSA
Level 3 Wolfen Long Bowman, Age 20, Female

Weapon of Choice:Wolfen Long Bow

Items of Note:None
Originally from the frozen North, J'Kassa was captured and taken south as a slave when she was young. She was then sold as a household servant to the kankoran crimeboss of Rutandtrith, Kala. She eventually escaped Kala with the help of the heroes and aided in the war against the Daedroth Cezanrar. After the war the dragon Ralkongate, ally of the heroes took her to the North to reaquaint her with her people and she stayed for some time with the Dark Step tribe of Wolfen, returning to Senelas on occasion.
Recently, she learned through a friend who has escaped, that Kala sold all her household slaves to be worked to death. As the heroes moved to help, they learned of even more of her sinsiter doings, including the hiring of the Skarsis assassins to protect her and eliminate her enemies, the careless imprisonment of her purchased manle kankoran concubine, the sale of her newborn children into slavery, and a dark plot to steal a rare and powerful item....an unhatched dragon egg of unknown origin. Slaying Kala, J'Kassa and the heroes liberated the slaves and the city of Rutandrith from this vile vixen, but the whereabouts of the dragon egg remain unknown, and it is feared it may have fallen into the hands of the Cult of Cyrocanth, and the dragon Hexbringer...
J'Kassa, short for a wolfen, stands at 7 feet tall and has retained a somewhat starved appearnance (most likley due to years of mistreatment as a slave) She is usually dressed in a linen tunic, tasses, leather armor and a quiver full of long bow arrows. She has a long scar, given to he Kala in a fit of rage, which runs from above her left eye across her cheek to her chin.

WOOD SPIRIT KIMARIN
Level 1 Common Pixie, Age Unknown, Female

Weapon of Choice:Pixie Short Sword

Items of Note:None
A fun loving faerie from the Sylphrafa, Kimarin took liking to the heroes after an encounter in the Sylvan Wood. Particularily fond of J'Kassa. The magic of the clever young wood spirit is very powerful, though somewhat uncontrollable, like her...

...and lo, as the temple of Ayeah, uprooted from it's resting place crumbled around them into the empty air below, the dragon KymNar, using the last of his mystical strength, used his dragon's magic to transport Moonshadow's Heroes to the safety of the elven city below. As the Heroes appeared, the counselors and courtesians gasped as the floating temple destroyed itself. But not only this, while six heroes had gone to seal away the Dark Goddess, only three had returned, KymNar being weakened by his ordeal. The other three had stayed behind, slain in the destruction of the temple, to save the lives of their companions. And when the last son of Lictalon, Llewellyn Moonshadow was revived from his greivious wounds he said only this, "remeber those who have died, that their sacrifice may not be in vain."

-from the Chronicles of the Elven High Bard, Torrendil
Aryn Bernsilan DuMaun
Human Swordsman, 22 years old, Male
Joining Moonshadow's Heroes after saving their lives in the barren North, Aryn was killed in the destruction of the Floating Temple. He weilded his sword with honor, piety and bravery. Originally from the kingdom of Maun in the East, Aryn was trained in swordsmanship and wielded an ancient katana handed down through generations of his family.
Weapon of Choice:Sword of Aryn (Katana)
Krysten
Level 3 Elven Ranger, 46 years old, Male
Requested to join the party by the Dark Summoner Dandago, Krysten journeyed long with Moonshadow's heroes. Known to Dandago through his father, Krysten was a skilled woodsman and warrior. In the end he sacrificed his own life to that Llewellyn Moonshadow, Tysa Santone, and Crimson might escape the Floating Temple.
Weapon of Choice:Double Falchions, Long Bow
Timber the Dwarf
Level 1 Dwarven Ranger, 33 years old, Male
A freind of Aryn DuMaun, Timber joined the Heroes on their journey south to warn the elven citites of the approach of the Dark Goddess. Never one of many words, the cheerful dwarf proved to be a sturdy companion. He too, gave his life that the rest of the Heroes might live.
Weapon of Choice:Double Axes
Former Members
Vance Wescott
Level 5 Human Acrobat, 22 years old, Male
Found and raised in an orphanage at Phi, Vance grew up as a travelling street performer. Hired by Llewellyn Moonshadow on one of his quests. He was a dear friend of the wizard , and all the heroes, and was an integral part of their exploits. He is fond of good drink and knocking out orcs with a drumsticks of fowl. He is famed for the defeat of the vile Isdrok Morgol, and the rescue of the city of Tidewall. Called away on a long journey, he will always be remebered, and if he does return, will be welcomed by the Heroes with open arms.
Weapon of Choice:Enchanted Dagger (Returns when thrown)
Brigette Riley
Level 4 Human Merc, 19 years old, Female
A firey and confident mercenary, she accompanied Llewellyn on several exploits, though she may not have looked it, she was a promising fighter! After a few years of journeying (and prodding from Tysa) it is rumored she and Daxon plan to wed.
Weapon of Choice:Double Falchions
Daxon Shadowalker
Level 3 Human Thief, 28 years old, Male
Son of Tysa Santone, Daxon journeyed for some time with the Heroes, participating in the defeat of the vile dragon Cyrocanth. After some time, he settled down to run the inn his mother had left him, then suddenly his mother reappeared, 20 years after her death, 19 years old and in perfect health! She demanded her things and left to adventure with Llewellyn Moonshadow. Daxon is quite the ladies man, but no one can stand up to "Mom".
Weapon of Choice:Disk of Tysa (no longer in his possession), Sword
Crimson
Level 4 Elven Assassin, 66 years old, Female
A dark and mysterious elven assassin, known only as "Crimson". She recently rejoined the party after a long absence. Former lover of Dandago, she played an integral role in the defeat of the elven weapon. She recently participated in the War of Heavens Bound, in an attempt to save her kidnapped son, Adureth. She once again left the heroes after the end of the War.
Weapon of Choice:Black Dwarven Shortsword, Knives
Lyris
Level 1 Human Bard, 20 years old, Female
A level headed and scholarly woman from a fiefdom in the eastern territory. Tiring the endless feuding of her family, Lyrys left to find the company of higher minded individuals. She stayed only a short while, then went on her way.
Items of Note:Lute, Journal
Lady Nylah Arlanindel
Level 1 Elven Merc, 65 years old, Female
This beautiful and noble elf was a temporary recruit to Moonshadow's Heroes. Little is known about her, and she left as mysteriously as she appeared.
Weapon of Choice:Sabre Halberd
Daymon Shadowblade
Level 1 Elven Thief, 83 years old, Male
Another brief recruit to Moonshadow's Heroes, he was hired for his tresure hunting skills in one of Llewellyn Moonshadow's exploits. While battling Orlantha the Black, he was afflicted with werewolfism and left to find a cure.
Weapon of Choice:Double Long Swords