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<blockquote data-quote="Harvey" data-source="post: 2168425" data-attributes="member: 28968"><p><strong>Penthar Danadin, Aglarondan Griffonrider</strong></p><p></p><p>[CODE]</p><p>Name: Penthar Danadin, Velskoon in the Aglarondan Army</p><p>Class: Paladin 5/Fighter 2/Aglarondan Griffonrider 4</p><p>Race: Human</p><p>Size: Medium</p><p>Gender: Male</p><p>Alignment: Lawful Good</p><p>Deity: Chauntra</p><p>Region: Aglarond</p><p></p><p>Str: 18 +4 (10p.) Level: 11 XP: 55,000</p><p>Dex: 10 +0 (2p.) BAB: +11/+6/+1 HP: 101 (5d10+10, 2d10+4, 4d8+8)</p><p>Con: 14 +2 (6p.) Grapple: +15 Dmg Red: 0</p><p>Int: 12 +1 (4p.) Speed: 30' Spell Res: 0</p><p>Wis: 14 +2 (6p.) Init: +0 Spell Save: 12+spell level</p><p>Cha: 14 +2 (6p.) ACP: -3 Spell Fail: 25% (na for divine)</p><p></p><p> Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total</p><p>Armor: 10 +9 19</p><p> Touch: 10 </p><p> Flatfooted: 19</p><p></p><p> Base Mod Misc Total</p><p>Fort: 8 +2 +2 +12</p><p>Ref: 5 +0 +2 +7</p><p>Will: 2 +2 +2 +6</p><p></p><p>Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special</p><p>Lance of Bravery +17/+12/+7 1d8+8 (3d8+24 w/ Charge) 20 x3 Mount, rider immune to </p><p> fear effects</p><p>Shatterspike +16/+11/+6 1d8+4 19-20 x3 +4 to sunder, 1d8+8 </p><p> add'l pts to sunder</p><p>Silvered Greatsword +15/+10/+5 2d6+5 19-20 x2</p><p></p><p>Languages: Algarondan, Common, Draconic</p><p></p><p>Abilities: </p><p>Aerial Evasion, Aura of Courage, Aura of Good, Detect Evil, Divine Grace, Divine Health, </p><p>Fly-By Attack, Improved Mounted Combat, Lay on Hands, Shared Spells, Shared Saving Throws, </p><p>Smite Evil 2/day, Special Mount (griffon), Turn Undead</p><p></p><p>Spells: 1st Level- 1</p><p>Spell Typically Memorized: Bless</p><p></p><p>Feats:</p><p>Mounted Combat (1st)</p><p>Ride-By Attack (1st human)</p><p>Spirited Charge (3rd)</p><p>Power Attack (6th)</p><p>Improved Sunder (1st fighter)</p><p>Combat Expertise (2nd fighter)</p><p>Greater Sunder (9th)*</p><p></p><p>*Greater Sunder [General, Fighter]</p><p>You can follow through on a sunder attack to smite a weapon’s wielder.</p><p>Prerequisites: Str 13, Combat Expertise, Improved Sunder.</p><p>Benefit: If you destroy an opponent’s weapon with the sunder action in melee combat, you </p><p>immediately get a melee attack against that opponent as if you hadn’t used your attack for </p><p>the sunder action.</p><p>From Dungeon #100</p><p></p><p>Skill Points: 56 Max Ranks: 14/7</p><p>Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total</p><p>Diplomacy 5 +2 +2 +9 (synergy w/ Knowledge Nobility)</p><p>Handle Animal 7 +2 +9</p><p>Heal 8 +2 +2 +10/+12 (w/ Healer's Kit)</p><p>Knowledge (nobility) 5 +1 +6</p><p>Knowledge (religion) 7 +1 +8</p><p>Ride 14 +0 +1 +15 (+2 synergy w/ Handle Animal, +2 military </p><p> saddle, -3 AC penalty)</p><p>Spot (cc) 5 +2 +7</p><p></p><p>Equipment: Cost Weight</p><p>Aglarondan Armor* 14,500gp 25lb</p><p>Belt Pouch 1gp 0.5lb</p><p>Explorer's Outfit ---- 5lb</p><p>Glove of Storing 10,000gp ----</p><p>Healer's Kit 50gp 1lb</p><p>Lance of Bravery 30,310gp 10lb (usually in glove of storing)</p><p>Noble's Jewelry 100gp ----</p><p>Scroll of Silence ---- ---- (free regional equipment)</p><p>Scroll of Spiritual Weapon ---- ---- (free regional equipment)</p><p>Shatterspike 4,315gp 4lb</p><p>Signet Ring of Griffonriders 5gp ----</p><p>Wand of Cure Light Wounds 750gp ----</p><p>Waterskin 1gp 4lb </p><p></p><p>* a +1 called mithril full plate armor (made up the name)</p><p></p><p>Total Weight: 39.5/49.5lb </p><p></p><p> Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push</p><p>Max Weight: 100lb 200lb 300lb 600lb 1500lb</p><p></p><p>Age: 35</p><p>Height: 6'2"</p><p>Weight: 190lb</p><p>Eyes: Blue</p><p>Hair: Blonde</p><p>Skin: White</p><p></p><p>Regalclaw the Griffon: </p><p>Large Magical Beast; HD 11d10+33; HP 116; Init +3; Spd 40 ft, 90 ft fly; AC </p><p>24, touch 12, flat-footed 21; Base Atk +11; Grp +19; Atk Bite +16 melee </p><p>(3d6+5); Full Atk Bite +16 melee (3d6+5), 2 claws +13 melee (1d4+2); Space/</p><p>Reach: 10ft/5ft; SA Pounce, Rake (1d6+2); SQ Darkvision, Empathic Link, </p><p>Improved Speed, Low-Light Vision, Scent, Share Spells, Share Saving Throw; </p><p>SV Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +6; Str 20, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 7, Wis 13, Cha 8.</p><p> Skills and Feats: Jump +8, Listen +6, Spot +14, Aerial Evasion, Fly-By Attack, </p><p>Hover, Improved Evasion, Improved Natural Attack, Iron Will, Multiattack, </p><p>Weapon Focus (bite)</p><p></p><p>Equipment: Cost Weight</p><p>Bag of Holding Type II 5,000gp 25lb</p><p>Bedroll 1sp 5lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Blanket, Winter 5sp 3lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Everburning Torch 110gp 1lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Feed (7 days) 35cp 30lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Flint and Steel 1gp ---- (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Greatsword, Silvered 230gp 8lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Noble's Outfit 75gp 10lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Rations, Trail (7 days) 35sp 7lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p>Saddle, Exotic Military 60gp 40lb</p><p>Torches (3) 3cp 3lb (in Bag of Holding)</p><p></p><p>Total Weight: 294.5lb/304.5lb </p><p> in Bag of Holding: 67lb</p><p></p><p>Money at start: 487gp 5sp 2cp</p><p>Current money: 487gp 2sp 2cp</p><p></p><p> Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push</p><p>Max Weight: 399lb 978lb 1200lb 2400lb 6000lb</p><p>[/CODE]</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong></p><p>Penthar Danadin is a tall, lean, handsome man. He has long, flowing blonde hair frame his cherubic face. He has blue, piercing even, and sports a trimmed goatee. He seems to have an aura of peace and serenity about him. </p><p></p><p>In casual attire, he tends towards wearing rustic clothing. He can always be found wearing his signet ring (a ring with an orange griffon on a yellowish background- the symbol of the aglarondan griffonriders) on his left ring finer and a what appears to be a simple leather glove on his right hand.</p><p></p><p>When geared for battle, he wears a sturdy set of full-plate armor, tinted in crimsons, oranges, and yellows. On the front of his armor, he bears the same symbolic griffon that is found on his ring. Across his brow he wears half-helm that bears the crest of his unit- markings which identify him as a member of Aglarond's seventh unit. A scabbard is stapped along his back, which seems to be designed to draw its weapon quite easily in one motion. Within the scabbard is Shatterspike, a brilliant crimson-pommelled longsword. He has what appears to be a wand tucked into a half-pocket at his left hip, and a worn, leather belt pouch on his right hip.</p><p></p><p>When mounted for combat, his lance of bravery seemingly appears from nowhere from his gloved hand. This heavy lance is obviously his weapon of choice, and is emblazoned with the aglarondan griffonrider symbol on the hilt.</p><p></p><p>By his side is Regalclaw, a majestic-looking griffon with bright red plumage. Those that dare to look Regalclaw in the eye see a spark of intelligence not seen in the common animal. Regalclaw shares his master's aura of majestry, and looks to have seen his fair share of combat.</p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong></p><p>Penthar Danadin was born in the year 1337 in the small city of Emmech. He is the son of a family that held a farm on the southeast outskirts of the city. Ever since he was a young child, Penthar dreamed of joining the Aglarondan army. When he was young, his would help his father Melin bring their goods for sale in the town, and Penthar would spend the day watching the troops marching thru the city. As he grew older and bolder, an adolescent Penthar would hang out around either the troops' tents asking questions or around the griffon stables feeding and grooming the majestic animals. Eventually, Penthar caught the eye of Araevil Darkeye, commander of the Aglarondan Griffonriders of Emmech, during one of Darkeye's inspection tours. After an inspirational lecture on duty and honor from Darkeye, Penthar convinced his father to allow him to join the Aglarond army. So in 1352, at the age of 15, Penthar became a squire in the Aglarondan army.</p><p></p><p>Over the next 5 years, Penthar served in the eighteenth unit of the Army of the Lion, Aglarond's first line of defense in Emmech. After training, it became evident that Penthar's strong belief in Chauntra (inherited from his father) gave him access to a host of abilities. becoming a paladin in Chaundra's service, Penthar served in Emmech until 1357. In 1357, the Year of the Prince, the Thayan army (Aglarond's primary enemy) attacked from the eatsern border, taking the cities of Escalant and Laothkund. Penthar, at this point in command of a squad of soldiers in the twenty-third unit, was send with his unit and five others to defend the eastern border. Penthar found himself in the midst of war for the next two years, figthing Thayan troops and fire elementals. At the war's end, Penthar found his courage proven, and was given the change to join Aglarond's fabled griffonrider forces. It was during this time that Penthar met Faelar, a sun elf travelling thru the combat to Yuirwood. Little did Penthar know that this was not the last he'd see of the elf.</p><p></p><p>Penthar served the defense of Aglarond and or Emmech for years, serving as a junior member of the griffonriders. In 1365, the Year of the Sword, the Thayan army marched on Emmech. Penthar found himself in the thick of the combat, and it was during one of these battles that, while on his new mount Regalclaw, he spotted a second Thayan force moving towards Shyvar Pass. Penthar reported his finds, and because of his quick-wittedness, Aglarondan forces from Glarondar meet this Thayan army and force them back. That same force came around through the Tannath Gap and took the Thayan army assaulting Emmech from behind. Emmech was saved; the Thayans were routed; and Penthar was rewarded for his heroism. At age 28, Penthar became the youngest griffonrider to be given his own command. Penthar once again came under the eye of Commander Darkeye, who watched Penthar's career thoroughly over the next few years.</p><p></p><p>From 1367 to 1371, Penthar served as commander of the seventh unit of the aglarondan griffonriders. Stationed at Emmech, Penthar eventually became Darkeye's right-hand-man. The two of them became friends, and would often discuss tactics and strategy on the Thayan army. When the Thayan's offered a truce, both Darkeye and Penthar were extremely sceptical, but complied with the Simbul's wishes.</p><p></p><p>Penthar's life took an unusual turn in 1372. One morning, Penthar was approached by Darkeye, who passed along orders from Lord Demelin, commander of the Aglarondan army at Emmech. These orders assigned Penthar to "detached duty" and informed him he was to report immediately to Hovor Seawind, the High Captain in charge of all of Aglarond's armies and the best griffonrider known to legend. Travelling to Aglarond's capital city of Velprintalar, Penthar presented himself to Seaward, who ushered him into the royal palace. Unknowing to Penthar, he soon found himself in the audience of Nerrol Hamastyl, High Steward of Aglarond, and the Simbul herself, the Witch-Queen of Aglarond. The Simbul explains the reason for Penthar's detached duty: she had a mission for him of the utmost secrecy. He was to travel to the Yuirwood and retrieve the Gem of Restonar from the Yuir ruins. Penthar gratefully accepted her quest, and fond himself en route to the Yuirwoods. Once there, he came across his old friend Faelar the sun elf. Faelar served as his guide, and Penthar successfully retrieved the gem with little worries. Penthar said his goodbyes to Faelar, and returned to Velprintalar.</p><p></p><p>Upon his return to the Simbul's tower, he was once again called upon by the queen. The Simbul relayed that soon Penthar would receive a calling, a voice in his head that would drive him on a quest. It is in Aglarond's, and the Simbul's best interest that Penthar follow the call. In fact, the Simbul also related to Penthar that he would meet back up with Faelar, and advised the two of them to travel together. Penthar, struck with awe, accepted his queen's request. He travelled to the Yuirwood in search of Faelar, and when he came across the sun elf, the two of them received the call from Sallahtuwlishion.</p><p></p><p><strong>For Reference:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/ue_gallery/49905.jpg" target="_blank">Aglarondan Griffonrider</a></p><p><a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG140.jpg" target="_blank">Griffon</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Harvey, post: 2168425, member: 28968"] [b]Penthar Danadin, Aglarondan Griffonrider[/b] [CODE] Name: Penthar Danadin, Velskoon in the Aglarondan Army Class: Paladin 5/Fighter 2/Aglarondan Griffonrider 4 Race: Human Size: Medium Gender: Male Alignment: Lawful Good Deity: Chauntra Region: Aglarond Str: 18 +4 (10p.) Level: 11 XP: 55,000 Dex: 10 +0 (2p.) BAB: +11/+6/+1 HP: 101 (5d10+10, 2d10+4, 4d8+8) Con: 14 +2 (6p.) Grapple: +15 Dmg Red: 0 Int: 12 +1 (4p.) Speed: 30' Spell Res: 0 Wis: 14 +2 (6p.) Init: +0 Spell Save: 12+spell level Cha: 14 +2 (6p.) ACP: -3 Spell Fail: 25% (na for divine) Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total Armor: 10 +9 19 Touch: 10 Flatfooted: 19 Base Mod Misc Total Fort: 8 +2 +2 +12 Ref: 5 +0 +2 +7 Will: 2 +2 +2 +6 Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special Lance of Bravery +17/+12/+7 1d8+8 (3d8+24 w/ Charge) 20 x3 Mount, rider immune to fear effects Shatterspike +16/+11/+6 1d8+4 19-20 x3 +4 to sunder, 1d8+8 add'l pts to sunder Silvered Greatsword +15/+10/+5 2d6+5 19-20 x2 Languages: Algarondan, Common, Draconic Abilities: Aerial Evasion, Aura of Courage, Aura of Good, Detect Evil, Divine Grace, Divine Health, Fly-By Attack, Improved Mounted Combat, Lay on Hands, Shared Spells, Shared Saving Throws, Smite Evil 2/day, Special Mount (griffon), Turn Undead Spells: 1st Level- 1 Spell Typically Memorized: Bless Feats: Mounted Combat (1st) Ride-By Attack (1st human) Spirited Charge (3rd) Power Attack (6th) Improved Sunder (1st fighter) Combat Expertise (2nd fighter) Greater Sunder (9th)* *Greater Sunder [General, Fighter] You can follow through on a sunder attack to smite a weapon’s wielder. Prerequisites: Str 13, Combat Expertise, Improved Sunder. Benefit: If you destroy an opponent’s weapon with the sunder action in melee combat, you immediately get a melee attack against that opponent as if you hadn’t used your attack for the sunder action. From Dungeon #100 Skill Points: 56 Max Ranks: 14/7 Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total Diplomacy 5 +2 +2 +9 (synergy w/ Knowledge Nobility) Handle Animal 7 +2 +9 Heal 8 +2 +2 +10/+12 (w/ Healer's Kit) Knowledge (nobility) 5 +1 +6 Knowledge (religion) 7 +1 +8 Ride 14 +0 +1 +15 (+2 synergy w/ Handle Animal, +2 military saddle, -3 AC penalty) Spot (cc) 5 +2 +7 Equipment: Cost Weight Aglarondan Armor* 14,500gp 25lb Belt Pouch 1gp 0.5lb Explorer's Outfit ---- 5lb Glove of Storing 10,000gp ---- Healer's Kit 50gp 1lb Lance of Bravery 30,310gp 10lb (usually in glove of storing) Noble's Jewelry 100gp ---- Scroll of Silence ---- ---- (free regional equipment) Scroll of Spiritual Weapon ---- ---- (free regional equipment) Shatterspike 4,315gp 4lb Signet Ring of Griffonriders 5gp ---- Wand of Cure Light Wounds 750gp ---- Waterskin 1gp 4lb * a +1 called mithril full plate armor (made up the name) Total Weight: 39.5/49.5lb Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push Max Weight: 100lb 200lb 300lb 600lb 1500lb Age: 35 Height: 6'2" Weight: 190lb Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde Skin: White Regalclaw the Griffon: Large Magical Beast; HD 11d10+33; HP 116; Init +3; Spd 40 ft, 90 ft fly; AC 24, touch 12, flat-footed 21; Base Atk +11; Grp +19; Atk Bite +16 melee (3d6+5); Full Atk Bite +16 melee (3d6+5), 2 claws +13 melee (1d4+2); Space/ Reach: 10ft/5ft; SA Pounce, Rake (1d6+2); SQ Darkvision, Empathic Link, Improved Speed, Low-Light Vision, Scent, Share Spells, Share Saving Throw; SV Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +6; Str 20, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 7, Wis 13, Cha 8. Skills and Feats: Jump +8, Listen +6, Spot +14, Aerial Evasion, Fly-By Attack, Hover, Improved Evasion, Improved Natural Attack, Iron Will, Multiattack, Weapon Focus (bite) Equipment: Cost Weight Bag of Holding Type II 5,000gp 25lb Bedroll 1sp 5lb (in Bag of Holding) Blanket, Winter 5sp 3lb (in Bag of Holding) Everburning Torch 110gp 1lb (in Bag of Holding) Feed (7 days) 35cp 30lb (in Bag of Holding) Flint and Steel 1gp ---- (in Bag of Holding) Greatsword, Silvered 230gp 8lb (in Bag of Holding) Noble's Outfit 75gp 10lb (in Bag of Holding) Rations, Trail (7 days) 35sp 7lb (in Bag of Holding) Saddle, Exotic Military 60gp 40lb Torches (3) 3cp 3lb (in Bag of Holding) Total Weight: 294.5lb/304.5lb in Bag of Holding: 67lb Money at start: 487gp 5sp 2cp Current money: 487gp 2sp 2cp Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push Max Weight: 399lb 978lb 1200lb 2400lb 6000lb [/CODE] [B]Appearance:[/B] Penthar Danadin is a tall, lean, handsome man. He has long, flowing blonde hair frame his cherubic face. He has blue, piercing even, and sports a trimmed goatee. He seems to have an aura of peace and serenity about him. In casual attire, he tends towards wearing rustic clothing. He can always be found wearing his signet ring (a ring with an orange griffon on a yellowish background- the symbol of the aglarondan griffonriders) on his left ring finer and a what appears to be a simple leather glove on his right hand. When geared for battle, he wears a sturdy set of full-plate armor, tinted in crimsons, oranges, and yellows. On the front of his armor, he bears the same symbolic griffon that is found on his ring. Across his brow he wears half-helm that bears the crest of his unit- markings which identify him as a member of Aglarond's seventh unit. A scabbard is stapped along his back, which seems to be designed to draw its weapon quite easily in one motion. Within the scabbard is Shatterspike, a brilliant crimson-pommelled longsword. He has what appears to be a wand tucked into a half-pocket at his left hip, and a worn, leather belt pouch on his right hip. When mounted for combat, his lance of bravery seemingly appears from nowhere from his gloved hand. This heavy lance is obviously his weapon of choice, and is emblazoned with the aglarondan griffonrider symbol on the hilt. By his side is Regalclaw, a majestic-looking griffon with bright red plumage. Those that dare to look Regalclaw in the eye see a spark of intelligence not seen in the common animal. Regalclaw shares his master's aura of majestry, and looks to have seen his fair share of combat. [B]Background:[/B] Penthar Danadin was born in the year 1337 in the small city of Emmech. He is the son of a family that held a farm on the southeast outskirts of the city. Ever since he was a young child, Penthar dreamed of joining the Aglarondan army. When he was young, his would help his father Melin bring their goods for sale in the town, and Penthar would spend the day watching the troops marching thru the city. As he grew older and bolder, an adolescent Penthar would hang out around either the troops' tents asking questions or around the griffon stables feeding and grooming the majestic animals. Eventually, Penthar caught the eye of Araevil Darkeye, commander of the Aglarondan Griffonriders of Emmech, during one of Darkeye's inspection tours. After an inspirational lecture on duty and honor from Darkeye, Penthar convinced his father to allow him to join the Aglarond army. So in 1352, at the age of 15, Penthar became a squire in the Aglarondan army. Over the next 5 years, Penthar served in the eighteenth unit of the Army of the Lion, Aglarond's first line of defense in Emmech. After training, it became evident that Penthar's strong belief in Chauntra (inherited from his father) gave him access to a host of abilities. becoming a paladin in Chaundra's service, Penthar served in Emmech until 1357. In 1357, the Year of the Prince, the Thayan army (Aglarond's primary enemy) attacked from the eatsern border, taking the cities of Escalant and Laothkund. Penthar, at this point in command of a squad of soldiers in the twenty-third unit, was send with his unit and five others to defend the eastern border. Penthar found himself in the midst of war for the next two years, figthing Thayan troops and fire elementals. At the war's end, Penthar found his courage proven, and was given the change to join Aglarond's fabled griffonrider forces. It was during this time that Penthar met Faelar, a sun elf travelling thru the combat to Yuirwood. Little did Penthar know that this was not the last he'd see of the elf. Penthar served the defense of Aglarond and or Emmech for years, serving as a junior member of the griffonriders. In 1365, the Year of the Sword, the Thayan army marched on Emmech. Penthar found himself in the thick of the combat, and it was during one of these battles that, while on his new mount Regalclaw, he spotted a second Thayan force moving towards Shyvar Pass. Penthar reported his finds, and because of his quick-wittedness, Aglarondan forces from Glarondar meet this Thayan army and force them back. That same force came around through the Tannath Gap and took the Thayan army assaulting Emmech from behind. Emmech was saved; the Thayans were routed; and Penthar was rewarded for his heroism. At age 28, Penthar became the youngest griffonrider to be given his own command. Penthar once again came under the eye of Commander Darkeye, who watched Penthar's career thoroughly over the next few years. From 1367 to 1371, Penthar served as commander of the seventh unit of the aglarondan griffonriders. Stationed at Emmech, Penthar eventually became Darkeye's right-hand-man. The two of them became friends, and would often discuss tactics and strategy on the Thayan army. When the Thayan's offered a truce, both Darkeye and Penthar were extremely sceptical, but complied with the Simbul's wishes. Penthar's life took an unusual turn in 1372. One morning, Penthar was approached by Darkeye, who passed along orders from Lord Demelin, commander of the Aglarondan army at Emmech. These orders assigned Penthar to "detached duty" and informed him he was to report immediately to Hovor Seawind, the High Captain in charge of all of Aglarond's armies and the best griffonrider known to legend. Travelling to Aglarond's capital city of Velprintalar, Penthar presented himself to Seaward, who ushered him into the royal palace. Unknowing to Penthar, he soon found himself in the audience of Nerrol Hamastyl, High Steward of Aglarond, and the Simbul herself, the Witch-Queen of Aglarond. The Simbul explains the reason for Penthar's detached duty: she had a mission for him of the utmost secrecy. He was to travel to the Yuirwood and retrieve the Gem of Restonar from the Yuir ruins. Penthar gratefully accepted her quest, and fond himself en route to the Yuirwoods. Once there, he came across his old friend Faelar the sun elf. Faelar served as his guide, and Penthar successfully retrieved the gem with little worries. Penthar said his goodbyes to Faelar, and returned to Velprintalar. Upon his return to the Simbul's tower, he was once again called upon by the queen. The Simbul relayed that soon Penthar would receive a calling, a voice in his head that would drive him on a quest. It is in Aglarond's, and the Simbul's best interest that Penthar follow the call. In fact, the Simbul also related to Penthar that he would meet back up with Faelar, and advised the two of them to travel together. Penthar, struck with awe, accepted his queen's request. He travelled to the Yuirwood in search of Faelar, and when he came across the sun elf, the two of them received the call from Sallahtuwlishion. [B]For Reference:[/B] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/ue_gallery/49905.jpg]Aglarondan Griffonrider[/URL] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG140.jpg]Griffon[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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