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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gfunk" data-source="post: 760825" data-attributes="member: 1813">Welcome to Gfunk's Bastion of Broken Souls Story Hour! Since we will probably pick up a few new readers, I thought it would be helpful to first briefly summarize the PCs and principal NPCs in our FR campaign.THE PCsJoachim Dethick (Human Fighter 1/Cleric 6/Chruch Inquisitor 10/Contemplative 2)Title(s):  High Inquisitor of TyrAlignment:  Lawful GoodPrinciple Allies:  The Triumvirate, Dante (high priest of Oghma), Darius (High Justice of Tyr), Bandar (leader of Desmodu Tribe), Alphar Turin (high priest of Kelemvor), Lady Kestrel (Monarch of Cormyr, in exile)Joachim’s principle aim is the destruction of the drow who have occupied the lands of Cormyr, particularly the city of Tilverton.  This goal was significantly furthered by the silence of Lolth, demon goddess of the dark elves.  Without their divine spells to protect them, the Lolth-worshipping drow in Cormyr quickly fell from power.  To fill this vacuum, drow worshipping other deities took control – principally Kiaransalee, drow demigoddess of undeath and vengeance.  Irae T’ssaren, Kiransalee’s most powerful follower, seized the city of Tilverton.  She planned to complete a ritual called the “Great Revenance” whereby she could animate the corpses of hundreds of dead drow and humanoids, turning them into powerful revenants.  With this army at her command, she planned to push north and conquer the Dales.Her plans were cut short, when she was slain by Joachim and the other members of the Triumvirate.  In the final, climactic battle, Joachim was slain by Irae herself, though he was later resurrected by High Justice Darius.  At this point, Joachim hopes to re-unite with his ally Alphar Turrin, High Priest of Kelemvor.  Together, they hope to destroy the last remnants of drow strongholds in CormyrEntropy (Human Sorcerer 10/Alienist 9)Title(s):  Blessed of the Moonsea, The Revenancer’s ChosenAlignment:  Neutral Evil (formerly Chaotic Neutral)Principle Allies:  The Triumvirate, Dante (high priest of Oghma), Bandar (leader of Desmodu Tribe), Gropdar the Shaper (monarch of the city-state of Hillsfar), Glenda Shatterstar (leader of Hillsfar’s Mage Guild), Lady Kestrel (Monarch of Cormyr, in exile), Flenser (Draegeloth priestess of Kiaransalee), Dorina T’ssaren (priestess of Kiaransalee), Haven for Extraplanar Learning and Lore (an organization Entropy founded), Eclavdra Eilservs (priestess of Kiaransalee, formerly Ghaunadar), the Undying Temple (sentient tower, formerly Irae T’ssaren’s seat of power), Kurgoth Hellspawn (Fire Giant blackguard)After destroying an Alienist cult in Hillsfar with her companions, Entropy delved into study of the Far Realms.  With it, she found that she could tap into a plane beyond space and time and summon pseudonatural creatures of great power.  However, this power came at a price – slowly driving Entropy insane.  She is now obsessed with opening a permanent portal to the Far Realms, thereby thrusting all of Faerun into a maelstrom of insanity and death.Along with the Triumvirate, Entropy destroyed Irae T’ssaren before she could complete the Great Revenance.  However, she was the only member of the group to survive the final battle.  With her companions dead, Entropy seized the opportunity to gain more power for herself.  She pledged her soul to Kiaransalee, the Revenancer, in exchange for the cooperation of the demigod’s minions in opening a permanent Far Realms portal.  Entropy has allowed Kiaransalee’s followers to complete the Great Revenance, which she believes will create a diversion for the Dale armies – allowing her to complete her own plans.Hor’ahun (Githzerai Psychic Warrior 16)Title(s):  The WandererAlignment:  Chaotic NeutralPrinciple Allies:  The TriumvirateA relatively late arrival to the group, Hor’ahun first encountered them in the Underdark where he was hunting for Illithids.  The Triumvirate so impressed the Githzerai, that he volunteered to join their ranks.  Though he cares little for drow, he always appreciates the opportunity to test his mettle and enhance his significant psionic capabilities.  He has no real ties to the Material Plane (being a native of Limbo).  However a fortunate draw from Entropy’s Deck of Many Things gave him a keep as well as a loyal retainer to maintain it.  Though he was slain by Irae T’ssaren, Hor’ahun was later resurrected by Joachim. Noir (Human Paladin 18)Title(s):  The Last Paladin of CormyrAlignment:  Lawful GoodPrinciple Allies:  The Triumvirate, the remnants of the Cormyrian militaryNoir first met the Triumvirate when she helped them destroy the shrine of the Demon God Ochremeshek.  Since then, she has applauded their goal of removing the drow from Cormyr by force.  She is not motivated by principle (as Joachim) or ulterior motives (as Entropy), rather Noir is one of the few truly loyal Cormyrian militants who remains alive today.  She has very poor relationship with the Cormyrian nobility, whom she blames for the current plight of her nation.  Following the death of Irae T’ssaren, Noir has returned North where she hopes to lead the Dale armies to victory in Cormyr.  With the destruction of Kiaranasalee’s cult and the loss of Lolth’s powers, Noir hopes that the war will be quick and decisive.Principle NPCsAlphar Turrin (Cleric 20):  Formerly the leader of the adventuring group the Vorpal Blades, Alphar led them to the Abyss itself to destroy Lolth.  Unfortunately, the entire company was slaughtered in the Demonweb Pits and only Alphar survived.  The subsequent conquest of Cormyr by Lolth-worshipping drow have made Alphar a pariah in many circles.  He has since given up adventuring, ministering a small shrine to Kelemvor in the Dales.Bandar (Adept 6):  This old Desmodu leads a large group of his bat-people in the Underdark.  A vociferous foe of the drow, Bandar allied himself with the Triumvirate when they resolved a conflict between his people and a local group of salamanders.Dante (Cleric 15):  One of the original founding members of the Triumvirate, this high priest of Oghma has since retired from adventuring.  With the establishment of a massive temple and library in Silverymoon, Dante has focused his energies on gathering and disseminating knowledge.Darius:  The highest ranking priest of Tyr in the Dales, High Justice Darius is Joachim’s long-time friend and mentor.  His principle concern is to eliminate the drow from Cormyr.Dorina T’ssaren (Cleric 14):  Daughter of Irae T’ssaren, this priestess has nonetheless devoted herself to Entropy, Kiaransalee’s new Chosen.  Entropy has tasked Dorina with completing her mother’s Great Revenance ritual.  Eclavdra Eilservs (Fighter 1/Cleric 11):  Eclavdra is Entropy’s cohort, joining the Alienist in order to exact revenge on the Lolth worshippers who destroyed her house and exiled her to the surface.  Eclavdra was formerly a priestess of Ghaunadar but has recently converted to Kiaranasalee by Entropy’s promises of power.Flenser (Cleric 12):  This draegeloth (a mixture of drow and demon) answers only to Entropy in the cult of Kiaransalee.  Flenser was the one who conducted the unholy ritual, giving Entropy’s soul to the Revenancer.  While her mistress is away (which is most of the time), Flenser is tasked with keeping her followers in line.Glenda Shatterstar:  Currently the head of Hillsfar’s powerful Wizard’s Guild.  Glenda originally sent several representatives to aid in Entropy’s fledgling organization, Haven for Extraplanar Learning and Lore (HELL).  However, the Archmage does not realize the nefarious intent of Entropy’s group.Gropdar the Shaper:  Monarch of Hillsfar, Gropdar is very good friends with Alphar Turrin.  He has enjoyed relatively good relations with the Triumvirate as well with the notable exception of Joachim.  The High Inquisitor, pulling a card from Entropy’s Deck of Many Things, permanently alienated his long-time friend with the powerful magic of this artifact.Kurgoth Hellspawn (Fire Giant, Blackguard 5):  Kurgoth was attempting to wrest control of Tilverton from Irae T’ssaren when the Triumvirate banished him to Celestia.  Finally making his way back to the Prime, Hellspawn was informed by Entropy (disguised as a Pit Fiend) that his nemesis was slain.  In exchange for nominal control of the city, Kurgoth has promised not to harm Entropy’s followers.Lady Kestrel:  The current ruler of Cormyr, Kestrel is in exile in Algarond under the protection of the Simbul.  She enthusiastically supports the goals of the Triumvirate and heralds them as instrumental in returning Cormyr to its rightful inhabitants.Major OrganizationsHaven for Extraplanar Learning and Lore:  Also know as HELL, this organization was founded by Entropy to further study of the Outer Planes as well as eliminate evil outsiders from the Dales.  She is currently having the headquarters (three towers) constructed outside of Hillsfar.  In reality, HELL is just a front for a massive alienist cult.The Triumvirate:  Originally founded by Joachim, Entropy, and Dante this union of powerful individuals was formed to destroy the drow in Cormyr.  Each member has their own reason for doing so.  Recently, both Hor'ahun and Noir have been accepted into the organization following Dante's departure.The Vorpal Blades:  This now defunct adventuring group, led by Alphar Turin attempted to destroy Lolth herself in the Demonweb Pits.  Unfortunately, the whole company was destroyed save Alphar.  Many inhabitants of the Dales blame the Vorpal Blades for Cormyr's current plight.</blockquote>

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