{3,0} Barsaive DM

Description

Located in the plains west of Jaytown, Travar sealed itself off from the world 300 years ago forming a “kaer” after Horrors, astral creatures that feed off the pain and suffering of humanoids, attacked it. The city recently unsealed itself, although Horrors can still be found in the vicinity. Undiscovered kaers in the outlands are searched for by adventurers as they either contain humanoids that don’t know it is “safe” or the entire wealth of the town or village that formed it.

Lore Summary

Travar is ruled by the Forces of the Eye and consists primarily of thieves and their support system (fences, muscles, etc). The primary language of the area is Dwarvish. Racial makeup is dwarf, human, elf, orc, dragonborn (call T'skrang), flying gnomes (windlings), and stone goliaths (obsidamen). Following the defeat of the rival gang by Quinn Quicklan, the Forces of the Eye have implemented a number of incentives for families to settle in the area, such as giving ownership over buildings to any families. The city is divided into numerous sections each separated by stone walls. The center of the city contains a closed dome made of pure elemental air and fire that is visible from Mt. Mōdraniht.
A number of minor horrors still roam the area but a major one, Giftbringer recently returned. Disguised as a human merchant, her wares were subject to powerful curses that would make others covet it to the point that they would willingly kill their friends, neighbors and even families to get it. A party from Jaytown trapped her in a old kaer but couldn't defeat her and encouraged the residents of the villages to flee to either Jaytown or Travar itself as she will escape eventually. Other horrors encountered include hideous piles of worms known as Wormskulls that can cause your skin to leave your body, Animators which disrupt the passage between life and death and an Enrager that inflicts a lycanthropic like curse on its victims.

Story hooks

• Giftbringer: Is still out there and gathering power to escape the wards trapping her in the kaer (Paul)

• Kaers- The fate of many of the kaers in the area is unknown. Many adventurers seek them out either to let the residents know that the land is safe now or loot their bodies. (Paul)

• Dead Dragons: Icewing reports that two Ancient Dragons, Vasdenjas and Alamaise have gone missing. (Paul)

• Missing Women and Children: Kidnappings in the surrounding areas have increased (Paul, open)

• Travar:Much is unknown about the city (Paul)

• Bounty:- A bounty has been placed on Steve, Lancelot, Rowlf, Shanairra Liadon, Alchoo, and Abyss in the Stables for losing a package

Included Locations

• Travar

Characters in Location

• Epijo
• Icewing

Status: Explored
Difficulty: Treacherous (10/10)
Uncovered By: Kayleigh Delamort, Dr Nereil Thercys, Arima, Asulf, Velverelle
DM Location: Paul