Fendrelan

Fendrelan is a fortified town along the Veng River. It is a major defensive settlement and stopping off point for river trade bringing supplies and support to northeastern Crystalreach. It is a small town of 1,650, including a garrison of 400 well trained light infantry. The commander of the Fendrelan garrison is an unusual figure. The diviner Ereland Manneth is no soldier, but he has a reputation for uncanny accuracy in prebattle planning. His spells, wit (Int 18) and knowledge of military history make his men appreciate him every bit as much as a muscle-bound general in plate armor. Ereland has saved many of their lives several times over by warning of ambushes, bad weather, and powerful ambushes. He is legendary for his ability to pinpoint key enemy weaknesses. It is said that he gained his great knowledge of military affairs from his father, a paladin of great renown.

Ereland has a myriad of ways of gathering and communicating information. He uses a special ring of avian control to command, speak to, and instruct spies as small as sparrows. He also has an eagle familiar with a ring of polymorphing which he sends out to spy for him, protected with invisibility, stoneskin and other protection spells. He has pipes of the sewers so that even the river rats are his friends and his crystal ball with telepathy is a treasured prize. Ereland is keen of eye and wit, always eager to learn what Althea may be doing in her realm.