15 - 11/2/21 : Territories

The Red Spirits

Reilly Springs - A young, anxious satyr artificer and inventor, who has fashioned for herself a magic suit of armor that grants her impressive combat capabilities. Now free of the debt that hounded her, Reilly is committed to supporting her friends as she sets down roots in Revelmoore. She has taken to spending time with Fala Lefaliir, the serene gardener and proprietor of Aelbwynn’s Crown. Against her nervous nature, Reilly emerged unscathed in a verbal debate with Veszaltyrr Oussndar. Brooke Acropora - A charming water genasi and a native of Revelmoore, who supports the party with his keen intuition concerning the fanciful and fascinating goings-on of the city. Brooke moonlights as a contributor to The Targe, a broadsheets publication that seeks out the most interesting and sauciest news scoops of the day. Currently, Brooke is focused on ensuring that Troll Skull Manor becomes an unforgettable spectacle to its visitors, but part of his mind continues to be occupied by his tryst with the mysterious Zelem Corvo. Megumi Sakane - A diminutive kitsune rogue and a traveling merchant, who has fallen in with the party during her quest for wealth in the City of Splendors. Kind-hearted but quite avaricious, she uses her small size to her advantage as she sizes up individuals for valuables and wealth. She has revealed to the party that because she made a deal with Asmodeus to save her wife’s soul, she must ritualistically offer 500,000 gold coins to the archdevil by the end of the year, or her soul will be forfeit. She has invented a new persona for herself; the mysterious masked thief, Karma. Yilani Deniz - A severe, perceptive Yuan-ti Pureblood druid who once masqueraded as a human refugee from Khemit in order to gather information on the wealthy and powerful of Revelmoore on behalf of a Yuan-ti cult of Aapep. After coming to love the city and her new friends, Yilani has turned her back on her people and helped to drive them out of the city before their nefarious plans could be enacted. Yilani has resolved to prove the loyalty and dedication of her new self to her friends, and exemplified this in her dream-talk with Veszaltyrr Oussndar. Lackadaisical - More commonly known as “Lacky”, this charming young tiefling woman is the daughter of the famed ex-adventurer Fomalhaut the Financier. She moonlights as a lawyer and represents members of less-than-legal enterprises in Revelmoore, including members of the Black Network. Along with Yilani, Lacky has joined the Black Network, and has also aligned with Solauvaire’s newly named Revelmoore Rangers.

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Renaer Ambermantle - The estranged son of Dagult Ambermantle, the previous Open Lord of Revelmoore. A skilled fighter and a man of noble standing, Renaer has expressed his fondness of the party and his desire to continue his association with them. Despite facing almost universal distrust from the city’s nobility, he has a few friends in high places. Following his second rescue by the party, he has decided to remain close by their side. Violet - A strange purple cat that was purchased by Brooke at the Old Xoblob Shop. For all intents and purposes, she seems to be a completely normal cat; save for the fact that her fur is a deep shade of violet. She told Brooke her story, revealing that she was once a human adventurer that was polymorphed into a purple cat by Halaster Blackcloak, the Mad Mage of the Undermountain. She appears to be more than happy with this situation.

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Veszaltyrr Oussndar - The mythic founder of the Black Network, who was thought to have disappeared over three-hundred years ago. An imposing, well-spoken dark elf with a left arm made entirely of brass, he radiates magical might even in visions. The party has discovered that he alone was responsible for the splintering of the modern Black Network, and he now leads the Scions of Black Hearts sub-faction that seeks to return the organization to the old ways. During his dream conversation, he revealed his ultimate goal to use the planar magics of Mechanus and the wealth of Revelmoore to transform the Underdark from a chaotic wasteland to an orderly paradise, starting with the Undermountain. He also spoke of the Heart of Cygnus, an artifact that he stole from a cog of Mechanus of the same name, which he uses to power his clockwork magics. Victoro Cassalanter - The Half-elven Lord of House Cassalanter, one of Revelmoore’s founding houses and most influential families. A well-known and respected citizen, he and his wife were invited as guests of honor to the gala at Ulbrinter Villa. He is a successful shipping magnate and investor, who turned the failing finances inherited from his father into success and riches in little over a decade. He is a studier of aboleths as a hobby, and was able to relay to the party the meaning of the word ‘Golorr’ as well as a parable associated with it. Afterwards, he asked for their help in finding the Stone of Golorr, believing it to be the key to ending the Cult of Asmodeus’ hold over his children’s souls. Amalia Cassalanter - The human wife of Lord Victoro Cassalanter and the mother of their two twin children, Elzerina and Tirenzio. Beloved among her peers as a generous philanthropist who regularly distributes food and clothing to the needy, she is also a respected lepidopterist that boasts a beautiful garden full of butterflies at her villa. Before marrying Victoro, she lived in and grew up in Endhome. She vetted the party before allowing them to speak to her husband, and the party realized she was a skilled manipulator using their children to inspire sympathy for the plight they would eventually spring upon the party. Lif - A poltergeist and the former proprietor of Trollskull Manor. His spirit has remained in the manor, and he has befriended the party during their efforts to restore the tavern into working order. Lif is now serving as the tavern’s bartender and its primary source of ‘atmosphere’. He has achieved his death’s dream of seeing Troll Skull Manor operational once again and happily performs his duties with a spectral smile. Nat - A mute human girl and the ‘fighter’ of the Rat Catchers, an ‘adventuring party’ made up of three homeless urchins. Nat cannot speak, and communicates through an invented sign language made up of broken Thieves’ Cant symbols and gestures. Her companions proudly announced their defeat of the shark Obliteros to the very bewildered party. Jenks - A human boy and the ‘wizard’ of the Rat Catchers. Jenks carries around a stuffed owlbear ‘familiar’ and keeps a bag of ‘spell components’ on his person, and is fiercely protective of his ‘spellbook’. He and his companions proudly announced their defeat of the shark Obliteros to the very bewildered party. Squiddly - A tiefling boy and the ‘rogue’ of the Rat Catchers, as well as their fearless leader. Squiddly bravely leads his companions out of trouble as often as he leads them into it. Squiddly wears a fake eyepatch, which doesn’t help his aim with his bow. He and his companions proudly announced their defeat of the shark Obliteros to the very bewildered party. Piece of the Puzzle - A “world famous” tabaxi “author” and “wizard” who has traveled the world and miraculously survived to pen many tales and guides to all sorts of subjects. He has returned to Revelmoore following a suspiciously short book tour, and is once again hovering around the party and their adventures. His current literary subject is Mr. Bepis Flavorburgh, a halfling chef who will soon be working as the head chef for Troll Skull Manor. “Istrid Horn” - The cover identity of Raeziel Ramrider, who is lying low and posing as a waitress at Troll Skull Manor. A duergar rogue and loan shark, who works as the Doom Raiders’ Master of Coin. She loaned Reilly a sum of gold at an exorbitant interest rate, but the debt has finally been paid off. Now a wanted fugitive thanks to Skeemo Weirdbottle’s betrayal, she is now hiding in Troll Skull manor under an assumed alias. She has learned that her family, which she abandoned years ago, is planning an insurrection against the Xanathar. This revelation has left her conflicted over her pride in her family’s legacy and her oaths to the Black Network. Bepis Flavorburgh - A boisterous, portly halfling man that worked as a cook before being fired for over-spicing the food. He was saved by the party from a cult of Asmodeus, and is now slated to work as their head chef (taking it easy on the spice this time, of course). By Yilani’s prompting, he served up his signature ‘grand slam’ breakfast for the gang. Vowyn Marblewander - A studious young gnomish girl, oft accompanied by her ferret familiar, Skittle. She is still getting the hang of doing complicated magic beyond Find Familiar, and has trouble controlling more complicated spells. To pay for her studies at the House of Wonder, she is now working as a waitress at Troll Skull Manor. She is the grand-niece of Xalys Marblewander, former High Dragon of Revelmoore. Upstanding Gentleman - A kenku with regal bearing and a taste for fine dining and outstanding service. Like all kenku he can only speak in canned phrases, but he seems to have a ready store of canned phrases specifically prepared for the waiting profession. He was formerly employed at Spiggley’s Spaghetti in the city of Darnagal, but was fired for asking for a raise. He now works as a refined waiter at Troll Skull Manor. Zug Zug - A hulking behemoth of a man, standing at well over 6 and a half feet with the strength to match. Zug is a full-blooded orc, which is a rarity in the civilized lands. He hails from the deserts to Revelmoore’s native, and came to Revelmoore to seek a more peaceful profession after tiring of the bloodshed practiced by his people. He has found work as a manual laborer at Troll Skull Manor, as well as an admirer in Yilani. Snarf - An excitable kobold artificer. Cannot speak common, but can understand it more-or-less. Most of his communication takes the form of varying forms of “Meep” or displays of engineering prowess. He possesses a collection of gadgets of varying use; he seems to be less skilled overall than Reilly, but his machines are surprisingly stable. He has been hired for custodial services and repair work at Troll Skull Manor. Lily Conway - A country gal from out west, specifically the desert town of Fareme in the Stoneheart Valley. She came to the big city to pursue her dream of becoming either a professional racing jockey or a trick rider, but she needs an income in the meantime; she has found employment at Troll Skull Manor as a bouncer, occasional waitress, and a caretaker for Oatley the horse. She is an old neighbor and childhood rival of Edea Lockehart, an adventurer known for her work in the Stoneheart Valley. Floon Blagmaar - A drinking buddy of Piece of the Puzzle, and a former escort who once worked at a brothel in the Dock Ward. Floon was kidnapped alongside Renaer by the Black Network, and was subsequently abducted by the Xanathar Guild after he was mistaken for Renaer. Fala Lefaliir - A serene wood elven individual and the owner of Aelbwyn’s Crown, a multifaceted store that functions as a florist, apothecary, and greenhouse. They have befriended the party, especially Reilly, and gladly helps them when asked. To this end, they supplied Reilly with a Draught of Lucid Dreaming, which Reilly hopes to use to influence her impending dream-dialogue with Veszaltyrr Oussndar. Elzerina Cassalanter - One of the Cassalanter twins. She and her brother Tirenzio greeted the Red Spirits as they arrived at Cassalanter Villa, though the party deduced that they were setpieces used by their parents to garner sympathy for their plight. According to their parents, Elzerina and Tirenzio’s souls are held hostage by the local cult of Asmodeus, set to be offered up to Asmodeus himself on the date of the twins’ 9th birthday: the 30th of Freyrmond. Tirenzio Cassalanter - One of the Cassalanter twins. He and his sister Elzerina greeted the Red Spirits as they arrived at Cassalanter Villa, though the party deduced that they were setpieces used by their parents to garner sympathy for their plight. According to their parents, Elzerina and Tirenzio’s souls are held hostage by the local cult of Asmodeus, set to be offered up to Asmodeus himself on the date of the twins’ 9th birthday: the 30th of Freyrmond. Willifort Crowelle - The majordomo of Cassalanter Villa, Willifort manages the affairs of the house and tends to his master Victoro’s needs and requests. He guided the party out of the villa after the end of their conversations with Victoro and Amalia. Laiba “Nana” Rosse - An elderly tiefling woman and the nanny to the Cassalanter twins. She walks with the assistance of a cane and seems almost a bit too slow for the energetic twins. Spite Maleficarius - A comically evil tiefling man. Working at the tavern appears to be his way of establishing a cover story to lay low from the law. He seems convinced that others have not caught on to his overt malicious plotting. Now an employee of Emmek Frewn’s Taphouse, he has failed in several attempts to sabotage Troll Skull Manor. He has a habit of monologuing and cackling evilly, which he insists is because of a ‘condition’. The knife-sharpening thing is just a hobby of his. Mattrim “Threestrings” Merreg - A peculiar halfling minstrel that performs on a “unique” (damaged) lute that only possesses three strings. He seems oblivious to the dissonant tones of his beloved instrument, and believes that making music in spite of such setbacks is a great triumph of art. He is an agent of the Masquerade, and frequents taverns to gather information. Esvele Rosznar - The true identity of the Black Viper. A young noblewoman frustrated with the prospect of inheriting a family business she cares nothing for, she has adopted the role of the Black Viper to instead do something she feels that matters; to be a hero for the citizens of the Dock Ward of Revelmoore. In exchange for her rescue from the cult of Asmodeus, she treated Brooke to an interview as the Black Viper for the Targe. Ember Vel - A fire genasi sorcerer and a member of the Seer’s League, a guild of spellcasters from the Free City of Aspencove in the far north of Frostgale Taiga. A child of two noble lineages, she is in the city with her family to visit her relatives of House Galethon, a noble house of Revelmoore. Though she has renounced her claim as an heir, she still visits her family every year. She spoke to the party and asked for their help in preparing a date night for her wife Panic, who resents visiting the big city. Oatley - Oatley is a good boy who enjoys parties and oats.