Zeffari

Deep within the Northern Wildwood where towering oak and elm treetops stretch their limbs constricting light, a small Aves nest hides from the outside world. In Zeffari, the simple Aves homes sit atop gargantuan tree branches that stretch above the forest floor. Residence of Zeffari go to great lengths to hide their community, leaving the nests inhabitants free to explore their love for lore, literature and the arcane arts.

Demographics

Aves 100%

Government

Lead by Flock Leader Althaea with assistance by Flock Elders. Flock Elders are representatives from each major family in the Nest, typically considered the wisest or most powerful in Tethering.

Defences

Zeffari is protected by ancestors of the flock who have willingly participated in giving their life essence under the light of a full moon. This magical process bonds with the nest in a way that mimics Al'Madoon bonding with Erenel during the Great Sacrifice.
After bonding with the nest, the spirit forms into a spectral wisp which elegantly patrols the outskirts of the nest remaining forever vigilant. At a sign of intrusion, the spectral form may either attack the intruder or perform a loud alarm like sound to warn the nest.

Industry & Trade

Zeffari does not participate in trade and are easily able to live secluded thanks to the magical prowess of the Flock Elders who provide for the Nest.

History

Alternative Name(s)

The Nest

Type

Village

Population

284

Location under

Northern Wildwood

Related Historical Events

• 418 EoIF
  Death of Sebastian Vaneras

Legendary Artifact

Aratil's Sapphire Eyepatch

Wondrous item

Imbued with the famous sapphire arcane focus used by the legendary Aratil, previous Flock Leader of the Zeffari, this finely crafted leather eyepatch has long been a symbol of power amongst the Aves community. The sapphire eyepatch was worn by Aratil as he struck down Sebastian Vaneras, the first vampire, in his dirt coffin with a wooden stake.
Unfortunately, the powerful artifact was lost when Aratil was forced to flee as the denizens of Sebastian came to their masters aid and hell itself crumbled around him.

Aratil's Sapphire Eyepatch

Aratil's Sapphire Eyepatch

Wondrous Item

Legendary Requires Attunement

You gain a +1 bonus to spell attacks and have advantage on Constitution saving throws to concentrate on spells. However, you can no longer see out of the eye that is covered by the eyepatch.

Awakened

When a character awakens this item, apply the following changes to the item's traits.

The bonus to spell attack rolls becomes +2.

The user of Aratil's Sapphire Eyepatch is always under the effects of Mage Armor.

Exalted

When a character exalts this item, apply the following changes to the item's traits.

The bonus to spell attack rolls becomes +3.

You gain a +1 to your spell save DC.

Once per long rest, you may choose to have a spell that requires an attack roll to have advantag on hit when you cast it, or you may have the target of a spell that requires a saving throw to have disadvantage on the saving throw