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The Lich of Leilon

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The Lich of Leilon

A band of misfits and aspiring adventurers are brought together by fate (or the DM) in Leilon, a minor frontier city that’s like a torch holding at bay the darkness of the Mere of Dead Men to its South. It’s got its fair share of problems, but the Lances of Leilon do a remarkable job keeping it safe, and its council, chaired by Grizelda Copperwraught work the city towards, and portray it as, a trustworthy, respectable and stable polity.

If the Leiloners knew about the region’s darker history, they might not be as optimistic as they are. However, those that do know have their own (wildly disparaging) reasons for keeping it to themselves. Yet, ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. A reckoning will come some day. When it does, and how it will play out, remain to be seen.

Player Characters

Shatyr Astari

Shatyr Astari has been looking for revenge for what was done to him for as long as he can remember (which admittedly isn’t very long). After many travels, relentless dreams sent by the Devil Kaelith have been leading him North, from Athkatla to Waterdeep and finally Leilon, where they finally seem to have stopped. Kaelith has been toying with Shatyr Astari a lot since arriving in Leilon. Surely there’ll be a reason. Strangely enough, Ilmater, Shatyr’s kind-hearted God, doesn’t seem to disapprove of Shatyr Astari’s presence in Leilon so far. What does that mean about the Devil’s intent?

Durok Reedstrider

With his Ranger training now complete, Durok Reedstrider can go where he pleases. He’s interested in the world outside his village, and Kryptgarden as a whole, but he’s also one of its protectors. As the one watching the Mere of Dead Men, he’s concerned. It’s projecting more dark energy than ‘normal’, as far as such a thing can ever be normal. Moreover, Durok feels like traces are coming from Leilon itself. Are they connected? If so, what are those ‘Civilized City Folk’ doing over there? Whatever the case, Leilon might be safer place to start his investigation than the Mere… Even for a Half-Orc from Kryptgarden.

Cecil Wormborough Saint John ‘Nobby’ Nobbs

Cecil Wormborough Saint John ‘Nobby’ Nobbs, has been living in Leilon all his life. The man’s hardly 1.5 Meters tall, but somehow insists on being a Human, rather than a Halfling, with a signed document to prove it. After an early live on the streets, he’s found employment with Rorsta Anvilhand and the Leilon Harbour Guild, the unofficial authority in the western/harbour side of town. He does odd jobs for them and knows the city well. Despite, or, perhaps because of, his hideous appearance, people find him amusing company; a helpful trait for a city-scout. Rorsta Anvilhand is concerned about the wisps on Idol Island. They’ve always been there, appearing occasionally, but they’re more active now and scare the fishermen. She sent Nobby to investigate what’s going on with the collapse in the Mines of Leilon, on the other side of town, to see if they’re somehow related, and feel out if the Leilon Miner’s Guild, or the Council know something they don’t.

Mira Kobayashi

Mira Kobayashi was found in the Leilon Forest as a baby and adopted by Barrold, the innkeeper of the Dusty Gnome Tavern. Mira has been a tavern girl all her life, but has always been curious about life outside the city, despite Barrold’s reservations, and loves quizzing interesting travellers. One such traveller, Hikaru Yoshida, taught her the basics of the ‘Way of the Fox’, when he saw Mira’s potential. He gave Mira the name ‘Kobayashi’ and was gone the next day. Mira has been honing her skills. With Hikaru gone, she likes sparring with Giffine Touchfire, her friend from the Knight’s Goblet, a Scout with the Lances of Leilon. But, she’s been pining for something more; a true adventure of her own. Barrold will have none of it, wanting to keep her close. Thus, for Mira, an adventure around Leilon is both a blessing and a curse. It’s an opportunity to finally indulge her fox-like curiosity, but everyone she knows is at stake.

Quests

Main

  • Kaelith brought Shatyr Astari here for a Devilish reason of his own.
  • Durok Reedstrider has been noticing the mists creeping closer, and the residents of the Mere of Dead Men being more aggressive.
  • Various Leiloners are starting to notice that unusual incidents are becoming more frequent.

Cleared

Outstanding

  • Retrieve a ‘Package’ for Gorrmoth. I’m sure this’ll be fine. Lotta money in it, though.
  • Discover Terroll Wafering’s Fate at Gorrmoth’s Village, or ignore it and pretend it never happened.
  • Investigate the outbreak of Swamp Fever, or avoid it like the Plague. Hah.
  • (Don’t forget to) Return the Mine Ores. No wonder the Leilon Miner’s Guild is so stingy on rewards.
  • Get Nork out of jail. Or don’t. I’m not your Dad.
  • Why is there a Massive Wizard’s Tower right in the middle of town that nobody apparently knows anything about?
  • Idol Island has been the scene of pretty lights, recently, but superstitious fishermen don’t like it.
  • Mira Kobayashi will need to face the music with Barrold

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