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<blockquote data-quote="Eosin the Red" data-source="post: 3446947" data-attributes="member: 168"><p><strong>Andris Ragnerik</strong></p><p>Weeks were spent at Ridgewall without word from Kier Wingate and his cavalry. </p><p></p><p>Kaid spent much of this time under the tutelage of a druid and a water spirit known as Neryn.</p><p></p><p>Soon word came of another visitor, Andris Ragnerik. Andris is the son of King Sorin and half brother to Prince Rafn. Although he is older, he was accused of treason as a child along with his mother. All titles and deeds were stripped from him including his position as heir apparent. The Wingate family does not recognize the loss of status and shelters Andris and his mother (Duke Wingate’s daughter).</p><p></p><p>Eventually Kier returned from the forest with his cavalrymen. He met with Duke Wingate and Andris Ragnerik in private. After hearing several conversations Kaid became convinced that his brother had practiced a bit of misdirection and had actually undertaken a mission for Andris, whom he referred to as <em>his liege </em>or <em>my king</em>. </p><p></p><p>[DM Note: It is apparent to those close to them that the Wingate family intends to support Andris in rebellion against Prince Rafn when and if King Sorin dies.]</p><p></p><p>The end of summer was drawing near and armies were returning to their homes for the harvest. Kaid and his companions, however, were summoned before Andris Ragnerik who had a task for his cousin.</p><p></p><p>The powerful duchy of Envernes has long been in disarray after the murder of its ruling family four years ago. Rumor persists of a young man who claims to be the son of the slain duke. Andris would like his cousin to travel to Envernes and determine if there could be truth to this young mans story. </p><p></p><p>Kaid and his companions were to travel with the army to Orenstone where they could winter before undertaking the journey north but first they needed to pay a visit the port City of Tharad in pursuit of information.</p><p></p><p>[DM Note: Andris is hoping to secure the seat of the duchy and gain an ally against Prince Rafn.]</p><p></p><p><strong>The Black Abbey</strong></p><p>Smoke alerted the travelers that something was not right at the abbey on the distant hillside. The monks inside were slain save for those few who might have had information. The monks were being interrogated by cultists cloaked in strange robes, which were covered in arcane symbols. The horrid battle left several of the group near death and all of them wounded beyond the ability to travel. Nagus the justicar had faired the worst taking a knife blade under his chinstrap.</p><p></p><p>Days of recovery were spent in idle conversation with the abbot. It seems the abbey had been under increasingly aggressive assault for months although they had little of value; however, the leader of the cultists had displayed a keen interest in ancient scrolls that spoke of the creation of the Black Abbey within Tharad. The only other clue was the strong accent of the old kingdoms in the words of the cultists — maybe Imbria or Dracia.</p><p></p><p>As soon as they were able, the group made for Tharad and the Black Abbey with a letter of introduction in hand. </p><p></p><p>The time in Tharad proved to be one filled with difficulty. Several run-ins with a Synod Archon named Haldun left little doubt that the organization was aware of Kaid’s wizardry. [DM Note: The Synod is a "guild" of wizardry and they ensure that rogue wizards do not endanger the public nor the crown.] Another Archon, one from Imbria, had recently arrived aboard a ship with nearly a dozen retainers. Strangely, these men hadn’t been seen in days.</p><p></p><p>While at the Black Abbey, Nagus felt that the impressive walls of black glass were not meant to keep things out but that perhaps the abbey might be a prison to hold some demonic creature. Further efforts by the companions confirmed that there was indeed a powerful spirit of evil trapped within the abbey and that the prayers of the monks kept its prison whole.</p><p></p><p>The party surmised that the cultists must be trying to break the creature out of its prison or to tap into its hellish power in some manner. After some arcane work by Kaid the cultists was confirmed to be the minions of the Synod Archon Nygon Toth who was currently aboard a ship anchored off shore. The archon was immersed in a ritual called “<em>the bridging of worlds</em>.” Unsure of what or how the spell might affect the Black Abbey, the group decided to assault the ship. Kaid incinerated the ship but Nygon Toth was able to escape [DM Note: Holy smokes, he rolled 23 BODY on an AOE Line attack] .</p><p></p><p>Archon Haldun, like Nygon Toth, survived the encounters with the companions primarily because of his diplomatic immunity, although his guardian did not fare so well. </p><p></p><p>Before leaving Tharad, Arron and Torean encountered a young orphan and sneak thief who led them into an indiscreet encounter with the owner of the Good Heart Orphanage. It seems that the manager and owner supported the care of the children by selling many of them to slavers bound for the Radiant Kingdoms. Arron now cares for the orphans with the help of the Black Abbot. No one bothered with the bloody body found in the alley behind the orphanage.</p><p></p><p>Winter had arrived with the group split. Arron, Nagus, and Freya were in Tharad while Torean and Kaid braved bad weather to return to Ridgewall. By winters end Torean was the father of twin girls. The birth was not easy and there were frightening omens that surrounded his oldest daughter.</p><p></p><p>As spring arrived the group reformed at Orenstone. The king had unexpectedly wintered his court at Orenstone, bringing nobles from distant lands to feast on the generosity of Duke Wingate. Refuse and ruin were spread deep across the countryside by the ravenous court. The duchy was financially devastated. In return for financial considerations, several members of the companions were granted lands and titles in Northrun by Duke Wingate.</p><p></p><p>The duke also asked the party if they would escort a messenger to the town of Redhel which was on the way to Envernes. A nobleman by the name of Sarvos was to deliver certain messages to Calder Middlebrook, the Count of Middlebrook.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eosin the Red, post: 3446947, member: 168"] [B]Andris Ragnerik[/B] Weeks were spent at Ridgewall without word from Kier Wingate and his cavalry. Kaid spent much of this time under the tutelage of a druid and a water spirit known as Neryn. Soon word came of another visitor, Andris Ragnerik. Andris is the son of King Sorin and half brother to Prince Rafn. Although he is older, he was accused of treason as a child along with his mother. All titles and deeds were stripped from him including his position as heir apparent. The Wingate family does not recognize the loss of status and shelters Andris and his mother (Duke Wingate’s daughter). Eventually Kier returned from the forest with his cavalrymen. He met with Duke Wingate and Andris Ragnerik in private. After hearing several conversations Kaid became convinced that his brother had practiced a bit of misdirection and had actually undertaken a mission for Andris, whom he referred to as [I]his liege [/I]or [I]my king[/I]. [DM Note: It is apparent to those close to them that the Wingate family intends to support Andris in rebellion against Prince Rafn when and if King Sorin dies.] The end of summer was drawing near and armies were returning to their homes for the harvest. Kaid and his companions, however, were summoned before Andris Ragnerik who had a task for his cousin. The powerful duchy of Envernes has long been in disarray after the murder of its ruling family four years ago. Rumor persists of a young man who claims to be the son of the slain duke. Andris would like his cousin to travel to Envernes and determine if there could be truth to this young mans story. Kaid and his companions were to travel with the army to Orenstone where they could winter before undertaking the journey north but first they needed to pay a visit the port City of Tharad in pursuit of information. [DM Note: Andris is hoping to secure the seat of the duchy and gain an ally against Prince Rafn.] [B]The Black Abbey[/B] Smoke alerted the travelers that something was not right at the abbey on the distant hillside. The monks inside were slain save for those few who might have had information. The monks were being interrogated by cultists cloaked in strange robes, which were covered in arcane symbols. The horrid battle left several of the group near death and all of them wounded beyond the ability to travel. Nagus the justicar had faired the worst taking a knife blade under his chinstrap. Days of recovery were spent in idle conversation with the abbot. It seems the abbey had been under increasingly aggressive assault for months although they had little of value; however, the leader of the cultists had displayed a keen interest in ancient scrolls that spoke of the creation of the Black Abbey within Tharad. The only other clue was the strong accent of the old kingdoms in the words of the cultists — maybe Imbria or Dracia. As soon as they were able, the group made for Tharad and the Black Abbey with a letter of introduction in hand. The time in Tharad proved to be one filled with difficulty. Several run-ins with a Synod Archon named Haldun left little doubt that the organization was aware of Kaid’s wizardry. [DM Note: The Synod is a "guild" of wizardry and they ensure that rogue wizards do not endanger the public nor the crown.] Another Archon, one from Imbria, had recently arrived aboard a ship with nearly a dozen retainers. Strangely, these men hadn’t been seen in days. While at the Black Abbey, Nagus felt that the impressive walls of black glass were not meant to keep things out but that perhaps the abbey might be a prison to hold some demonic creature. Further efforts by the companions confirmed that there was indeed a powerful spirit of evil trapped within the abbey and that the prayers of the monks kept its prison whole. The party surmised that the cultists must be trying to break the creature out of its prison or to tap into its hellish power in some manner. After some arcane work by Kaid the cultists was confirmed to be the minions of the Synod Archon Nygon Toth who was currently aboard a ship anchored off shore. The archon was immersed in a ritual called “[I]the bridging of worlds[/I].” Unsure of what or how the spell might affect the Black Abbey, the group decided to assault the ship. Kaid incinerated the ship but Nygon Toth was able to escape [DM Note: Holy smokes, he rolled 23 BODY on an AOE Line attack] . Archon Haldun, like Nygon Toth, survived the encounters with the companions primarily because of his diplomatic immunity, although his guardian did not fare so well. Before leaving Tharad, Arron and Torean encountered a young orphan and sneak thief who led them into an indiscreet encounter with the owner of the Good Heart Orphanage. It seems that the manager and owner supported the care of the children by selling many of them to slavers bound for the Radiant Kingdoms. Arron now cares for the orphans with the help of the Black Abbot. No one bothered with the bloody body found in the alley behind the orphanage. Winter had arrived with the group split. Arron, Nagus, and Freya were in Tharad while Torean and Kaid braved bad weather to return to Ridgewall. By winters end Torean was the father of twin girls. The birth was not easy and there were frightening omens that surrounded his oldest daughter. As spring arrived the group reformed at Orenstone. The king had unexpectedly wintered his court at Orenstone, bringing nobles from distant lands to feast on the generosity of Duke Wingate. Refuse and ruin were spread deep across the countryside by the ravenous court. The duchy was financially devastated. In return for financial considerations, several members of the companions were granted lands and titles in Northrun by Duke Wingate. The duke also asked the party if they would escort a messenger to the town of Redhel which was on the way to Envernes. A nobleman by the name of Sarvos was to deliver certain messages to Calder Middlebrook, the Count of Middlebrook. [/QUOTE]
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