The Gemstone Council

The Gemstone Council Title: Lord and Lady Diamond Names:Anders and Nerissa Wintertide Children: One a son named Ambrose Human and Eladrin Notes and rumors Rumor, Ambrose is not the legitimate son of the Wintertides. Rumor, Both Anders and Nerissa have ties to the fey that live in the Tranquil Gardens, and possibly the winter court of the Fey. They have strong ties of trade with the ShatterSpine Dwarves along with several fey communities in the Tranquil gardens. With these ties, they are able to bring more exotic goods into Zamora and to the traders that will peddle their wares up and down the country, taking the more expensive stuff towards the bigger cities where there are sure to be buyers.   Title: Lord and Lady Ruby Names: Jasper and Crimson Ruby Children: Sorell, Rohan and Russell, all boys. Humans Notes and Rumors: The Rubies are known to be Fighter Mages They back many fighter guilds throughout Zamora, and they run Axe Terrace on the shores of the Isle of Destiny. The first Ruby on the King’s council was a knight, Lady Scarlett Ruby, who is said to have ventured into the now volcanic lands of Cynder and fought a dragon that was terrorizing both Cynder and the lands of Zamora. An ancient Red Dragon named Zolfo the world shaker. It is said when Scarlett slew Zolfo, his body sank into ground and became the Volcanos and his blood became the lava that now runs deep under Cynder. Has ties with the royal court of Cynder Rohan, is believed to be dead World Ender - the name of Scarlett’s halberd. Has been lost to the ages.   Title: Lord and Lady Emerald Names: Hunter and Esme Forester Children: Loden and Jade Gnomes Notes and Rumors: They are known backers of the adventuring guilds (the Golden Guards) around zamora and scouting expeditions (the Silver Bows) into unknown areas.   Title: Lady Sapphire Names: Cyan Icefire Children: None High Elf Notes and Rumors: Youngest on the council. Her parents recently died and she has taken their place. She’s 12. Her family runs a “Natural” Spellcaster School, Islagreth, School Of Spellcasting Not a supporter of Ur-Elves       Title: Lady Amethyst Names: Adaline Amethyst Children: None Tiefling Notes and Rumors: Rumors are She’s a Black widow, she’s had five husbands since she’s been on the council. Some believe she’s made deals with devils. Some believe Hags, others believe Demons She funds the Makmarry Arcanium, a prestigious school for magic users to learn their trades. Will work with Ur-Elves if it means she gets something out of it   Title: Lord Topaz Names: Thaddus Topaz Children: No children Sibling: Xanthe Topaz - Older sister Elf Notes and Rumors: Xanthe is rumored to be touched in the head. She was on the council before her brother took over, but was attacked while riding with her husband. Her husband was murdered and she was attacked. She was brought back, but wasn’t fully herself. Thaddus stepped up to take on the family responsibilities. Thaddus was and still remains to be a playboy of sorts. And remains a bachelor Rumors are he plays for both teams He tends to be a businessman, traders and merchant guilds (Elite Requiem) . He owns several wineries   Title: Lord and Lady Citrine Names: Aurelius and Cressida Citrine Children: Orla Human Notes and Rumors: Have made Interesting… if not weird connections in the past. Most may have ended badly. Daughter Orla has been acting out since she was about 12. Some household maids have gone missing, along with some hounds and family pets. The newest family to the Council. Some rumors is that per Cressida’s “Urgings” Aurelius paid people off to get the seat.   Title: Sir Lord Obsidian Names: Sir Ebenezer Ebondawn the Pious Children: Unknown Human Notes and Rumors: Eldest member of the council, and longest serving on this council Rumors are he’s fey-touched hence his longer life than most humans In his prime, He was an adventurer and lead a group north to the Feywilds of what will become Sylvania. Made connections with the Summer Court He was instrumental in stopping a war between the fey of the north and their country, thus earned his knighthood and titles. May have a child with a member of the summer court Has dealings with the Ur-Elves, Doesn’t like what they do personally, but does tolerate them and supports their end goal of restoring their “goddess”