The Knitting Circle
"The hidden conclave of the north..."
A bunch of old mages who never left, or immigrated from, Hariel Majour after the Sundering. Whether or not they actually exist is open to debate. However, if they do, they allegedly have at least one member from every school of magic. This includes necromancy and blood magic, both mostly outlawed in Hariel Majour (which happens to be their alleged base of operations). As such, this secret cabal must be constantly dodging the forces of Hex Chain.
The members of the circle share an arrangement to trade information and tips and keep each other in the know when it comes to affairs of their nations. They are also there to keep tabs on The Boorka and any possible Lentokki incursion in the west. They keep their memberships secret, though it is widely suspected that Krimko the toymaker is included amongst their ranks.
Other suspected members include the nefarious necromancer, Quinias Merto, and the elderly spiritualist, Giladra Galane. It is said that Giladra is spiritually bonded to the soul of a deceased orc war chieftain named Grunlag, who she may command to materialize in times of need (to fight on her behalf, for example).
The circle is thought to reside in the town of Tenford, within the heartlands of Wyeth .
The current membership includes the following humanoids and inter-planar entities…
The following information includes references to game books from the DCC library.
1. Head Mistress Giladra Gilane. Sometimes called “The Mad Medium” or “Giladra of the Ethers,” Gilane is one of the only founding members of the circle still present (or even in existence). Giladra is attended constantly by the spirit of a fallen Isagorn war chief of immense size, named Grunlag. Maybe use Hecate (ADBB 1, p. 40) or Sintar the Knower (ADBB 2, p. 74).
2. Quinias Merto. “Quinias the Skeleton Master” or “Quinias the Grey” is the circle’s resident necromancer, and one of ill repute. Maybe use Set-Utekh (ADBB 1, p. 139) or Dzzhali (annual, p.58).
3. “Aarghlan of the Red Flag,” aka “Aarghlan Red Maw,” aka Kelike Varble, aka Krimko the Toymaker, aka Zargot the Red, aka Nalhgraa the Reversed. His true name is unknown to all but possibly one other. Who may or may not be Zelna Lencore. Aarghlan is a devil, a pit fiend, and defector of the “912,823rd Reserve” in Hell’s Army. He was an officer, a “Red Colonel,” and his honorarium title was…
“Aarghlan thrice flayed, of the devil’s own, slayer of the damned, thwarter of Acheron, imbiber of the black bile of Malbolge, first to the front in the battle of Cania, demon’s bane, fey nightmare, and first place for most consumed of the prize winning soul cakes of Maladomini in contest against the hordes of Stygia.”
Aarghlan was the architect of the “scheme” to retrieve all Mt. Celene’s missing cursed artifacts, before they could fall into “wrongful hands of the under trained and over zealous.” Maybe use Ehawol the Fallen (ADBB 2, p.22) or Obitu-Que (Annual, p. 98).
4. Selendris of the Stoney Eye. Former Gorguul (medusa) warlord turned advocate for peace, Selendris had her soul ripped from her still-living body and implanted into the arcane blade bearing her name. The location of her body is unknown to her, but she knows it still lives (and is being tended to). The Circle, upon discovering her (Aarghlan came upon her), decided to craft her a homunculus of sorts. A body which was both alive and inanimate, activated by possession of the blade. When holding the sword, the beautiful golem-of-sorts animates with the will of Selendris. When separated, the homunculus goes limp once more.
In sword form, Selendris can communicate telepathically with her bearer. In concert with her “vessel,” she can communicate normally. Maybe use The Three Fates (DCC, p.348).
5. Ninguable of the Seven Eyes. An extra-dimensional sorcerer of unknown origins. (p.61).
6. Sheelba of the Eyeless Face. A contemporary of Ninguable’s. Possibly of the same untold species. (judge guide, p.69).
7. Hlosal of the Deepest Cowl. The last of the triumvirate of extra-dimensional beings of questionable origin. Together, the three form a “mage’s circle” capable of great arcane power. On his own, Hlosal is something of an “Elementalist.” Use Ptah-Ungurath (ADBB 1, p. 121) or Mulmo (p. 96).
8. Thiadra Sin Everal. A merchant of great renown and finder of rare exotics. She is a secret member of the Club Masters of Varuum, though none of the other Club Masters know of her moonlighting with the Circle. Thiadra is also something of an “armchair Illusionist.” Maybe use Volundrar
(ADBB 2, p. 82) or Kos (judge’s guide, p 45).
9. Vendas Villa Norto. Master thief. Freelancer. One who stole the moon. Vendas is a half-elf of questionable age and gender. Highly androgynous. Quite the charmer. Maybe use Finngolric
(ADBB 2, p.30)
10. Lord Vorliss of Rocha. Honorary member of the circle. Death knight. Maybe use King Halgaz Bekur (ADBB 1, p. 32).
11. Zelna Lencore. Honorary member of the circle. Thief. Magician. Expert on the long con. Maybe use Carnifex (Annual, p. 50).
12. The animated arm of Rendel Starn Veyune. Animated hand, potted like a plant. Speaks by making a “hand mouth.” (ADBB 1, p 161).
Structure
None that is known of. All are equal amongst the arcane members of the circle. Gilandra Gilane typically represents the "public face" of the circle when the (rare) situation calls for it.
Public Agenda
Though they have no front facing agenda, it is believed the circle aims to protect and mentor young casters within the north, keeping Hex Chain in check (albeit secretly). Beyond this, they are suspected of monitoring the activities of the Boorka, the Lentokki, and any defiling magic users making waves in the west.
Assets
Just a few old mages and the clothes on their backs. Oh, and their considerable arsenal of magic items and weapons.
History
No one is certain how, when or specifically why the Knitting Circle came together. On the surface, one would think that mages of such diametrically opposed orders shouldn't get along, but by all (rumored) accounts, the circle is exclusively comprised of close associates and friends.
Knitters do it intertwined...
Type
Secret, Occult
Capital
Alternative Names
The Circle
Demonym
Knitters
Leader
Parent Organization
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
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