Company of the Crimson Manticore
This eclectic mix of adventurers ranges far across the continent of Faerun. The Manticores are expert riders and veteran travelers. They utilize trained mounts raised from birth to never flinch at danger. (These mounts are equal to their masters in terms resolve, and quite possibly intelligence.) Between them the Manticores speak over a dozen languages. They all share a love of the open road. Wanderlust is a common trait in their ranks, as is a deep hatred for any who block the way.
The Company of the Crimson Manticore began as a specialized escort service based in Waterdeep—one that catered to elves seeking armed and mounted protection while traveling along the human-infested roads of Faerun. Despite the many and varied rumors of magic and secret portals used by elves to travel from one end of the continent to another, most elves are required to do what other creatures do to get anywhere: put one foot in front of the other.
This reality necessitated the very best of the escorts. It was not long before the elf ranger Elnithor was tapped to aid his brethren in their travels. In turn Elnithor called upon friends and allies earned over three centuries of adventure, with an eye towards recruiting whomever was best suited to task and terrain, elf or not, and a preference for individuals native to the destination his customers had in mind.
Elnithor spent another half century guiding elves across the continent. In time he passed the reigns of control to his daughters, freeing him to take to the road with his most trusted lieutenants to settle scores tallied up in previous roadside skirmishes.
For three decades running the Manticores have exterminated brigands, highwaymen, and any creature who dares block the road. They hunt those who harm and attack elves and half-elves, and have made numerous enemies in Amn. In Tethyr, the Manticores readily share their wrath with hunters of halflings and anyone known to clear-cut woodlands and attack the supernatural denizens of the forests.
The Manticores are known for not seeking fame so much as trouble, which has led them into frequent conflict with local authorities. Nevertheless, the adventurers are welcomed in woodland settlements where elves and half-elves live. Trade caravans readily partner with the Manticores for as long as they share the same road.
Time has not blunted Elnithor’s zeal As his holdings have grown in Waterdeep (along with his grandchildren) he has recruited and replenished the ranks of the Manticores from within his own family and that of his retired lieutenants. When encountered, a "ride" of Manticores includes at least one lieutenant, and two riders for every elf under escort.
It is unheard of for Elnithor to winter anywhere other than Waterdeep. In the cold months the other Manticores can be found Faerun-over.
The enemies of the Manticores are many and varied, and spread across the face of the continent.
ELNITHOR AND HIS LIEUTENANTS:
• Elnithor of Farmeadows, Ranger 8, Sorcerer 5, elf • Zazphrombelar of Almraiven, Ranger 1 2, elf • Jalassa Weepingtree, Rogue 7, Fighter 3, human • Murlanthra “Many Spells” Martolk, Wizard 10, half-elf • Stornalad of Tangled Trees, Fighter 10, human • Sasbrenor the Stormbringer, Cleric 10 (Talos), half-elf • Horskald, Barbarian 10, human • Thut-hakh, Monk 9 (Ilmater), half-ogreЕсли вы хотите что то добавить или присоединится к команде редакторов - пишите комментарии
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