Campaign NPCs
Certain people are worthy of their own page in the Book of Heroes:
Argrath, King of Pavis- A Sartarite Orlanthi, in exile, who led the liberation of Pavis from the Lunars.
D'Val the Sword- D'Val, Sword of Humakt, One Eyed Bird of Doom, Self-Exiled hero of the Marsh Ducks.
Eril, High Sword of Humakt- Eril, High Sword of Humakt at Boldhome. Stiff, emotionless, aristocratic. Not a great fan of D'Val.
Harrek the Berserk- A psychopathic, Godkilling, Berserk hero.
Jaldis, High Priestess of Chalana Arroy at Whitewall- The High Priestess of Chalana Arroy at the New "City" of Whitewall
Kalis, High Priestess of Ernalda - High Priestess of Ernalda at Boldhome. Smooth, emollient, and a major level magician.
Kallyr Starbrow, Prince of Sartar- An Orlanthi Heroine, currently generally (but not universally) acknowledged as Prince of Sartar.
Koraki Silverhand, Wind Lord of Orlanth - A Wind Lord of Orlanth. Seemingly a rootless, heavy drinking wastrel, but tied to the conventions of the role.
Leika Blackspear, Queen of the Colymar - Either rival or friend to Kallyr, arguably the most powerful of her allies.
Onjar the Lunar, Rune Lord of Yanafal Tarnils - Captain of the Lunars who claims to be honourable, but is perfectly prepared to make unsubstantiated accusations of theft, and to pay for people to be beaten or burned out of their homes.. Iron breastplate level of warrior with moon, death, and truth runes. Also breaks into people's rooms to write threats on their walls, commissions assassinations, and is rumoured to kick puppies. The group is not a fan of this person.
Salid the Sniveller - 'Sid'. A troll-kin with the unfortunate fate of having been set against the PCs on one occasion, and allied to them when Rajar rose from his sleep to a Berserk frenzy. Notable for having survived on both occasions, and also going to Hell with the group.
Silor Cracks-rock - Chief of the Cinder Fox clan and father to Venlar, Yamia, and others of importance to the adventurers.
Tennebris, Chief Priest of Orlanth - A major political player in Boldhome, and Chief Priest of Orlanth (below Kallyr, as ex officio High Priestess)
Venlar Silorsson of the Cinder Fox Clan - Mellia's hoped-for/intended, son of Silor and Thenaya, brother of Yamia and Hengrast and others.
Venna, Gryflawdottir- A literate, rather than the usual literal, Storm Lady of Urox.
Yamia Silorsdottir - Sister and bodyguard of Venlar
Minor NPCs
Sartar
- Alred
- 'Honest Alred', horse trader of Whitewall. Not massively trustworthy, but does have the notable feature of knowing when to shut up. (Clue: it is when shouted at by a Humakti.)
- Andrin
- High Priest of Eurmal at Boldhome
- Ardr Fonzirellisson
- A Barntar Initiate who propositioned Berra in Wilmskirk.
- Aranda
- Initiate of Uleria at Boldhome temple. Teacher of Xenofos. Originally from Monros, in northern Esrolia. Mid 20s. Dark-haired and beautiful.
- Arim
- Initiate of Eurmal-The-Smoother-of-Trade(Fence), and pickpocket at Alda Chur
- Beneva
- High Priestess of Chalana Arroy at Boldhome
- Davorala
- Probably a fox shapeshifter. Met the group as alluring young woman in a weird mist. Asked them to get rid of intruders in her home.
- Devolin the Deadly
- A Duck "Toll keeper", who keeps attempting, without notable success, to roll the PCs for tolls on the road (or sometimes river).
- Dorasa
- High Priestess of Lhankor Mhy at Boldhome
- Dorasa
- Priestess of Uleria at Boldhome temple.
- Entale Fineweave
- weaver and tailor in the Boldhome market
- Feshin
- High Priest of Issaries at Boldhome
- Finmast
- One of the warriors of Greyrock Rise, now sobered up and healing. Father of Jenn.
- Geoffri Ringeye
- Mandarin Death Drake, High Priest of Humakt at Duck Point. Not a great fan of D'Val either, to be honest.
- Gallem
- High Sword of Humakt at the Temple of Alda Chur. Aristocratic, dark robed, but not immovably arrogant.
- Harel
- An Priest of Orlanth at Boldhome. Tennebris's flunky/assistant/fixer
- Harmast
- High Priest of Storm Bull in Boldhome. A fan of arm-wrestling to solve minor points of theology.
- Hengrast Silorsson
- brother of Venlar and Yamia, big happy puppy. Met in Fire Season 1626
- Insterla
- Traumatised child in the Blue Tree Clan. Great-niece of Arianatha the Vingan. Her family were killed by Tusk Riders.
- Irena
- Initiate of Issaries, Redsmith of Boldhome, one of several.
- "Iron Lord"
- Presumed Sword of Humakt. Blacksmith of Boldhome. Real name unknown.
- Jenn Finmastdottir
- Chalana Arroy Initiate in the Great Temple, formerly of Boldhome, and before that Greyrock Rise.
- Karlag Kanargsson
- Orlanth Adventurous Initiate, formerly of Greyrock Rise.
- Naril
- Master of the Horses to the Prince of Sartar, and the poor man who had Tiwr 'appreciate' them overnight.
- Senala Berrasdottir
- Priestess of Ernalda at Greyrock Ridge
- Teefeela
- Duck of the night in Duckpoint. Guided Xenofos.
- Torograi Bird-Charmer
- Bard of Queen Leika Blackspear of the Colymar Tribe. Middle-aged, greatly charismatic and well-versed in the sagas. A Bardic Hero, he is known to have sung so sweetly that birds were silenced to hear him, and to have shouted so loud in battle that thunder answered. Enjoys being treated well by people younger and richer than he is.
- Vengulf
- A dead farmer, met as a ghost, during Holy Season 1625
- Venharl
- "Retired" Bandit, died playing the role of Flesh Man in Holy Season 1625
- Yannioth
- High Priestess of Y(Elmal)io, in Boldhome
Esrolia
- Aranda Saiciae, aka "Grandmother"
- Matriarch of House Saiciae. Deeply scary Ty Kora Tek Priestess.
- Aranda the Vingan
- Volunteer of Free corps. Loud, not afraid to tell her opinion. Not quite compentent rider. Used as commander of slingers.
- Agri Hulta
- Follower of noble Yelm, cousin of Lenta, second of Kesten in his duel against Berra. Exiled.
- Barnropos Delaneo
- Volunteer of the Esrolian free corps. Formerly of the Greens. One of the men used as cavalry commander. Spokesman for the Greens.
- Barntmal Deleaos
- Volunteer of the Esrolian free corps.
- Desdel Saiciae
- Sage of Lhankor Mhy, uncle of Xenofos and Varanis. A mentor to Xenofos after Sestar passed away.
- Elanka Merelt
- Possibly the woman who listened to Xenofos' Lightbringers Song. Possibly. Varanis met her in Fire Season and exchanged a few angry words.
- Eranda
- Humakti initiate and guard member of House Saiciae. Blonde. 'Perky Goth Humakti'.
- Esrolakar Zirandarn
- Volunteer of the Esrolian Free corps. Formerly of the Golden Racers. One of the key holders of the war chest.
- Ganrel
- Doorkeeper of the house of Saiciae and one-time heavy infantry alongside Berra, in a city under siege.
- Garin Merelt
- A cad. Ulerias gift to discerning women, not renowned for his strategic or economical acumen. Exiled.
- Henalda of Babeester Gor
- Spokeswoman of the axemaidens in the Esrolian free corps. Thinks infantry charge is the universal solution to tactical problems. If axeheaded by Babeester Gori.
- Hendrestos Deleaos
- Volunteer of the Esrolian free corps. Formerly of the Golden Racers.
- Hofhrai Deleaos
- Young Orlanthi of house Deleaos. Duelled against Xenofos. Exiled. Met again at Esrolian Free corps. Not a commander, spoken down as a man of Fire Season.
- Irillo Norinel
- Young noble. Volunteer of Esrolian Free Corps. Formerly of the Golden Racers. Served as quartemaster. One of the key holders of the war chest. Spokesman for the Racers. Died in storming of Alda-Chur.
- Karne
- An inspired seamstress and master of Sartorial crafts.
- Kesten Evaeo
- Volunteer of the Esrolian free corps. Formerly of the Greens. Active in solving organization problems.
- Kesten Hulta
- An honourable, truthful Humakti and follower of a truth-finding Hero, who unfortunately found at least part of the Truth of a murder case. One of the husband-protectors of Serenelda.
- Lanasha
- Berra's ex girl-friend, holding both a torch and a grudge. Almost killed a fellow Vingan and has been sent away from Nochet, with the other Vingan, to learn what the term spearsisters means.
- Lenta Hulta
- A young woman with a crush on Varanis and no filters on her behaviour. Later encountered with Esrolian volunteers, somewhat more mature in attitude and at least some filters on.
- Marta
- The personal servant of Varanis. Disapproves of shenanigans.
- Nerestina Hulta
- Mother of Lenta Hulta. Disapproves Varanis' manners and blames her for disappearance of Lenta.
- Nersteva the Vingan
- Volunteer of the Esrolian fee corps. Should really learn voice projection before destroying her voice.
- Oralartha of Babeester Gor
- Volunteer of Esrolian free corps.
- Serenelda Hulta
- Noble lady of House Saiciae. Wife of, among others, Kesten. Mother of their son and other children by different husbands.
- Serzeen
- Lieutenant of the Guard in Clan Saiciae, Babeester Gor Rune Lady.
- Soialya Yelendar
- Mother of Vahnfar. Does not blame Varanis for Vahnfars exile.
- Sorala the Vingan
- Volunteer of the Esrolian corps. Spokeswoman for the Vingan contingent. Woman of common sense. Died in the storming of Alda-Chur.
- Vahnfar
- Singer and young man without much judgement, but with an acute sense of honour. Exiled.
- Varaneva the Axe maiden
- Volunteer of Esrolian free corps. Convicted of robbery but follows the army. Calm. Violent.
Prax
- Davana
- of Bison Tribe, Straw weaver clan, arranged Rajar to marry her sister.
- Gallaf
- Khan of the Straw weaver clan of Bison Tribe.
- Mabana
- of Straw weaver clan, married Rajar.
- Erhehta
- Shaman of the Straw weavers clan, Bison tribe.
- Farqaa
- Straw weaver warrior who challenged Berra to a wrestling match and lost.
- Majaro Black Lance
- an elder of Straw weaver clan, wise in tales of heroes and their bisons, taught Xenofos of them. Uncle of Neela. Died after early Storm Season of 1627.
- Neela
- Eirithan initiate, of Straw weaver clan, widow of late Najeem, took liking to Xenofos, annoyed with Varanis, despised Berra. Has a good herd her brother-in-law covets, because of it's spotted bull.Stripes Sweetest flower of the desert. In Earth season 1627 Xenofos heard she was with child.
- Orgfal
- Almost four winters old, son of Neela. Claims he captured Berra. Fierce.
- Majafal
- younger brother of Neela, protective. Died in Argraths campaign in Tarsh.
- Roneer
- Straw weaver warrior and storyteller. Husband of Lalira.
- Rush to battle
- Stormkhan from Impala tribe. Ill-mannered and brutal, chased away by the group. (From Tradetalk 16 by Neil Smith)
- Yellow Storm
- shaman and Stormbull, at service of Rush to battle. Killed and later buried by the group. (See Rush.)
- Harjoon
- young Impala warrior captured and ransomed by Varanis
Tarshite NPCs
- Herenvot
- King of the Princeros at Glasswall. Not yet met on camera.
- Arofarn
- Noble of the Estaloth Clan, speaker for the Princeros Tribe
- Stark
- King of the Tovtaros
- Yarantor
- High Sword of Humakt in service to Stark. No visible scarring, but some tattoos that peek around the hems of the robe.
Others
- Endars
- Initiate of Yelm, Grazelander Warrior, Brother to Serala
- Giland
- Shaman of the Pure Horse People, grandfather of Serala.
- Scaffloc
- Axe and Bow warrior, scout. Aided the heroes Berra and Mellia in the defeat of the ogre-raiding cattle. Initiate of Waha. Phlegmatic and practical. Llama rider.
- T'scha'lvarnilan'tiralis
- A Beaked Dragonnewt hit with a rock by Serala in an unfortunate experiment.