Eliander Fireborn

From Wizard of The Coast's Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Captain Eliander Fireborn

Eliander Fireborn is Captain of the guard in Saltmarsh and a veteran of the Dreadwood. A pillar of law and order, Captain Fireborn is loyal to the Crown and seeks to maintian peace within the town. He is also literate in several languages, and as such is very useful for diplomacy and research.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

While formerly very fit, Captain Fireborn is getting on in years and has put on weight with a lack of activity. He also is missing his left leg, which is now a finely carved wooden peg leg.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Eliander Fireborn was formerly one of the Emperor's Knights stationed at Burle raiding the Dreadwood, but after his leg was taken by an owlbear he had to retire, move downriver, and find work in the Saltmarsh town guard. Now he is the captain of said guard, and as such a member of the town council.

Morality & Philosophy

The law must be obeyed, and only discipline and order and maintain peace. Honor is important, and as such vows must be followed through.

Personality Characteristics

Virtues & Personality perks

Captain Fireborn will hold true to his word until the day he dies. Honor is everything to him, and so his promise and faith in the law will forever guide him.

Vices & Personality flaws

Eliander's stubbornness is at times a weakness. When he has set his mind, he is an unstoppable force.

Social

Hobbies & Pets

Eliander Fireborn particularly likes collecting rare books, which he keeps a collection of in his house.

Relationships

Manistrad Copperlocks

Coworker (Vital)

Towards Eliander Fireborn

3

Frank

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Eliander Fireborn

Coworker (Important)

Towards Manistrad Copperlocks

2

Honest

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History

According to Councilwoman Copperlocks, Captain Fireborn is the only one on the council with any sense. Captain Fireborn, for his part, sees Manistrad as a fellow servant of the Emperor, and admires her loyalty.

Eda Oweland

Coworker (Important)

Towards Eliander Fireborn

1

1

Honest

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Eliander Fireborn

Coworker (Important)

Towards Eda Oweland

1

1

Honest

---

History

While they often disagree with eachother, Senior Councilwoman Oweland and Captain Fireborn don't outright oppose one another. Fireborn does wish Oweland would care more about the larger interests of the Empire, but as the Captain of the Guard he understands his desire to protect the town. Meanwhile, Eda does want Eliander to prioritize Saltmarsh more, but still respects his communal role as Captain of the Guard and as the town's translator.

Eliander Fireborn

Coworker (Important)

Towards Gellan Primewater

0

Honest

---

Gellan Primewater

Coworker (Important)

Towards Eliander Fireborn

-1

Subversive

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History

Councilman Primewater and Captain Fireborn are, in the Captain's eyes, mere co-councilmembers with differing visions of Saltmarsh's future, nothing more. Eliander admits that Primewater throws some nice parties, but wishes he cared about something other than his luxury. Gellan, meanwhile, is suspicious of Captain Fireborn, as he is an instrument of the Emperor Mr. Primewater so wishes would leave his colonial haven alone.

Anders Solmor

Coworker (Important)

Towards Eliander Fireborn

1

Honest

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Eliander Fireborn

Coworker (Important)

Towards Anders Solmor

2

Honest

---

History

Both Captain Fireborn and Councilman Solmor share a distaste for smugglers and disgust for the Sea Princes, which brings them together on many aspects of law. They don't always agree about how the community ought to expand, though; Eliander thinks Saltmarsh ought to become a useful tool for the Emperor, while Anders believes the town should be free to prosper in their own right.

Eliander Fireborn

spouse

Towards Esmerelda Fireborn

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Esmerelda Fireborn

spouse

Towards Eliander Fireborn

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Captain Fireborn is the one-legged captain of the Saltmarsh town guard. Dedicated to the Emperor, he is devoted to establishing order and peace in the town. He's also a collector of rare books, which has made him well versed in a variety of languages.

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Current Location

Saltmarsh Council Hall

Species

Human

Age

45

Spouses

Esmerelda Fireborn (spouse)

Siblings

Children

• Ana Fireborn

Current Residence

Eliander's House

Pronouns

he/him

Gender

male

Hair

Short and dark brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Olive

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Slow and steady wins the day"

Aligned Organization

Saltmarsh Guard

Other Affiliations

• Loyalists

Related Reports

• Session 01: The Sinster Secret of Saltmarsh Report
• Session 04: Interrogations Report
• Session 07: Aftermath Report
• Session 09: Negotiations Report
• Session 12: Seaton & Saltmarsh Report
• Session 18: Capture the Cult! Report
• Session 21: Saltmarsh Above and Below Report
• Session 23: The Fortress Report
• Session 24: The Assault Report
• Session 50: Snapped Lines Report
• Session 51: What Goes Bump in the Night Report

Known Languages

Captain Fireborn is speak, read, and write in Common, Dwarvish, Gnomish, Elvish, and Halfling. He can also speak and understand Orc and Draconic.

Ruled Locations

• Eliander's House
• Saltmarsh Barracks and Jail
• Saltmarsh City Gate

Related Historical Events

• 11700 AR
  Saltmarsh Town Council Meeting: The Aquatic Alliance
• 11700 AR
  Primewater Riots
• 11700 AR
  Saltmarsh Town Council Meeting: The Dunwater Dilemma
• 11700 AR
  Gellan Primewater's Arrest
• 11700 AR
  The Haunted House Trials
• 11700 AR
  Implicating Primewater
• 11700 AR
  Downtime #1
• 11700 AR
  Melody's Lie
• 11700 AR
  Saltmarsh Town Council Meeting: The Blueson Murder
• 11700 AR
  Virion Arrives