Our Companions


The Companions comprise our intrepid group of adventurers and explorers.

Current Members


Prospit Trima, an Auredani Cleric of the Divine Triune-(23rd Spring, 117)

Grimbold the Brewer, a Duergar Berserker from Craggunmyr Vault.

Edlin Thornsbane, an Auredani mage and member of the Academy of Enigmas.

Geller, an Auredani Ranger and member of the Sodality of the Green -(54th Spring, 117-?)

Alleas Skimhorn, an Auredani agent of indeterminate background-(30th Summer, 117-?)

Thamis Roncefern, mercenary woman from outside Auredain searching for a sibling... -(5th Autumn, 117-?)

Hirelings


Padraeg of Lovas|18th Summer-?

Moon|18th Summer-?

Past Members


Aeda Virenni, a half-elven Bard with the Hall of the Ages|24th Summer-11th Autumn, 117 YA
 
Rhys, a Thief of uncanny skill

Cyryl, an Acrobatic Rogue from the hills

Nammaton, a Dwarven warrior raised in the hills

Assets

Shared


The Fifth

To support their explorations and increase their survival, the Companions set aside 1/5th of all income derived from their shared exploits. These monies go to food, supplies, needed items and training.

Rented Storage Stall, Dyramar Keep

The companions currently rent a storage stall where a number of items including some that are valuable are stored.

History


Chapter I

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7.

Chapter II



Articles under Our Companions

Aeda Virenni
Character | Nov 15, 2021

Aeda is a red haired Half-Elf (Half Sylvanni) from the Kingdom of Illearn who seeks to catalog and document the stories of old. She is a Bard by trade, and a Student of the Hall of Ages.

Edlin Thornsbane
Character | Jan 26, 2020
Geller
Character | Feb 23, 2020
Grimbold the Brewer
Character | Jan 26, 2020

Duergar berserker intent on upholding Craggunmyr honor. Suspicious of any surface dweller and fierce enemy of all subhumans. Grimbold never turns away a fight and knows his way around Duegar ales.

Moon
Character | Jan 26, 2020
Padraeg of Lovas
Character | Jan 26, 2020
Prospit Trima
Character | Mar 8, 2020
Alleas Skimhorn
Character | Mar 23, 2020
Rhys
Character | May 19, 2021
Thamis Roncefern
Character | Mar 22, 2021
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  • 117 YS

    23 Spring
    117 YS

    24 Spring
    Our Journey Begins
    Expedition

    With word of the opportunities at Dyramar Keep for the brave, a group of like-minded individuals met and traveled to the northern border of Auredain in search of adventure. The companions headed towards Dyramar Keep along the Old North Road that skirted the south edge of the Border Hills. Here they came upon an ambushed caravan and were enlisted to rescue a captive merchant. The companions traced the goblin bandits back to their cave hideout. In the following fray, the goblins were slain, an orc and an elf were freed, and a merchant rescued.

    Terius Balorn Campaign Jalven Rokhag Goblin Old-North-Road
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  • 117 YS

    24 Spring
    117 YS

    25 Spring
    Arrive At Keep Dyramar
    Population Migration / Travel

    After rescuing Vurlan, the Mercantile Guild captive from the goblins, our heroes accompanied them to Keep Dyramar. They arrived at the gates on the 25th of Spring.

    Location
    Dyramar Keep
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 1
  • 117 YS

    25 Spring
    117 YS

    27 Spring
    Exploring Keep Dyramar
    Miscellaneous

    The companions learned their way about Dyramar Keep and were apprised of the various rules and taxes that applied to expeditions north from the Keep. They met a shady trader named Mouse and the head of the Sentinel's Chapel which served as the local Divine Triune house of worship. After resting and picking up supplies, they settled in for a last night of rest as they were heading outside the walls on the 27th of Spring.

    Location
    Dyramar Keep
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 1
  • 117 YS

    27 Spring
    117 YS

    30 Spring
    Into The Wild
    Discovery, Exploration

    The companions travel north on the scrub lands between the Border Hills and the Sallow Hills. There they discover a strange and magicked stone that offers adventure but they leave it alone. They are chased by unknowns across the scrub and take shelter in the Grove of the Six Sisters before returning to Dyramar Keep.

    Chapter-I Campaign
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    Chapter I, Part 2
  • 117 YS

    31 Spring
    117 YS

    45 Spring
    A Well-Earned Rest

    Returning to Dyramar Keep, the companions decide to rest up and train hard for their next expedition.

    Location
    Dyramar Keep
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 2
  • 117 YS

    46 Spring
    Company of the Bright Spear Leaves Dyramar Keep
    Expedition

    The Company of the Bright Spear, an adventuring group gaining renown in Dyramar Keep, leave for an expedition north from the Keep.

    Additional timelines
  • 117 YS

    54 Spring
    Geller Joins The Companions
    Life, Organisation Association

    While the Companions rested and trained they made the acquaintance of Geller, a ranger and scout. Recognizing the same drive within him, it did not take long to convince him to join the fold.

    Geller Companions
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    Location
    Dyramar Keep
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  • 117 YS

    60 Spring
    117 YS

    63 Spring
    Back On The Road
    Expedition

    The Companions set out once again into the scrub plains north of Dyramar Keep. They discover that serpents grow quite large in the northern climes.

    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    64 Spring 9:00
    117 YS

    64 Spring 11:00
    Upon and Under Viper Rock
    Discovery, Exploration

    The companions discover Viper Rock and proceed to explore it. Finding several natural entrances, they prudently choose the smallest and find a concealed shaft into the depths of the rock formation.

    Location
    Viper Rock
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    64 Spring 12:00
    117 YS

    64 Spring 14:00
    The Forgotten Temple of Vorkys
    Discovery, Exploration

    The companions unearth an entrance to a forgotten temple dedicated to Vorkys. Exploring the sunken structure, they encounter the once-dead, now undead guardians of the temple and must fight for their lives. They discover a Bone Comb and valuables such that returning to Dyramar Keep seems prudent.

    Forgotten-Temple-of-Vorkys Chapter-I Part-3
    Location
    Forgotten Temple of Vorkys
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    65 Spring
    117 YS

    68 Spring
    Return To Dyramar
    Expedition

    It took four days to return from Viper Rock to the gates of Dyramar Keep.

    Chapter-1 Part-3 Spring-117
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    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    69 Spring
    117 YS

    74 Spring
    Resting At Keep Dyramar

    The companions returned to Dyramar Keep and rested from their journey. After learning that the next Market Day was on the 75th, they decided to wait for it.

    Spring-117 Campaign-Log Chapter-1 Part-3
    Location
    Dyramar Keep
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    75 Spring
    117 YS

    75 Spring
    1st Market-Day At Dyramar
    Financial Event

    The companions divest of some of their discovered valuables and inquire about the more unique items such as the Bone Comb. They meet Gilda Traih and Alquin at the Market and hope for future economic opportunities.

    Spring-117 Campaign-Log Chapter-1 Part-3
    Location
    Dyramar Keep
    More reading
    Chapter I, Part 3
  • 117 YS

    82 Spring
    117 YS

    83 Spring
    Bandits & Bounties

    The companions head east down the flats but are accosted by bandits. A good night's sleep. A view of the Old Raven Tower piques their interest. Once a trail is located, they return to Dyramar Keep to prepare for a new expedition: Old Raven Tower.

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    Old-Raven-Tower Aghon Brigands King-of-Stone Alquin Gilda
  • 117 YS

    84 Spring
    Into The Old Raven Tower And Below
    Expedition

    Having piqued their interest, the Companions trek through the hills to the site of the ruined Old Raven Tower. Here they find a dangerous secret lurking just beneath the surface.
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    Location
    Old Raven Tower
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  • 117 YS

    87 Spring
    One Voice

    The group meets with Essara, the bailiff of Dyramar. They provide her with maps drafted by Prospit and Eldin of the interior of the complex beneath Old Raven Tower. Prospit informs Essara that they have already notified Karia , the senior clergy in Dyramar, regarding the possible presence of an Elderwrath cult.   Essara explains that, in the future, that any such messages come from Lord-Steward Eriam or herself.

    The King is not overly convinced of the viability of Dyramar and it is important that we retain his support by avoiding warnings of emergencies.
    — Bailiff Essara
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    Location
    Dyramar Keep
  • 117 YS

    89 Spring
    An Ominous Sign of the Brightspear Company
    Life, Trauma/ Loss

    While moving through the Border Hills to return to the Old Raven Tower, the Companions discover a remnant of the Company of the Bright Spear. The band of heroes were weeks overdue to return to Dyramar Keep.

    Company-of-the-Brightspear
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    Location
    Border Hills
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  • 117 YS

    89 Spring
    117 YS

    1 Summer
    Rubble & A Storm
    Disaster / Destruction

    Returning to the Old Raven Tower determing to root out the evil beneath, the Companions discover that destruction has come before them and erased all sign of the Nameless cult and its sacred spaces. The company has little time to ponder this as a storm drives them into meager shelter.
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    Location
    Old Raven Tower
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  • 117 YS

    Summer
    Grimbould Thanked A Manling & Complimented His Beer


    Luke Manthey saw the driver.

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  • 117 YS

    1 Summer
    117 YS

    2 Summer
    Crumbled Stone & Further Efforts
    Discovery, Exploration

    Undeterred by the destruction of the Old Raven Tower, the Companions head out into the Scrub Plains to search for another sign of the cultists.

    Old-Raven-Tower
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    Location
    Border Hills
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  • 117 YS

    3 Summer 12:00
    117 YS

    3 Summer
    Another Way In & A Venomous Welcome
    Discovery, Exploration

    Continuing their search along the curtilage of the Border Hills they discovered a small cleft in the side of the hills that bore promise. The cleft showed signs of habitation and led to an inner cave complex that was clearly being used by a group for unknown reasons. Their explorations disturbed man-sized scorpions that sought the companions deaths! Once defeated, the companions continued their exploration only for Prospit to be stung by a lone surviving scorpion. With his leg useless and growing hot, the companions fled the cave and took shelter in the hills for the night.
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  • 117 YS

    4 Summer
    An Ogre Disarmed & Home, Sweet, Home
    Life, Achievement/ Win

    While heading home to Dyramar Keep, the Companions cross paths with a hungry Ogre. Grimbold the Brewer, respected as it is, again surprises his companions with his prowess and the sharpness of his axe.
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    Location
    Border Hills
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  • 117 YS

    15 Summer
    Sister Raenira's Expedition Travels To The Ruined Raven Tower
    Expedition

    Sister Raenira of the Shield and her companions, Edvern Mothair and Captain Thandas, along with their retainers head to the Old Raven Tower's location with the assistance of Prospit Trima and Edlin Thornsbane's maps.

    Sister-Raenira Edvern-Mothair Captain-Thandas Old-Raven-Tower
    Location
    Old Raven Tower
  • 117 YS

    18 Summer
    Padraeg & Moon Join The Company
    Miscellaneous

    Returning to Dyramar Keep, the Company sought out Padraeg of Lovas and Moon. By the end of the meeting, the two young men were bona fide employees of the Company.

    Padraeg Moon
  • 117 YS

    19 Summer
    Into The Sallow Hills
    Expedition

    The Companions head into the Sallow Hills.

    Campaign-Log
    Location
    Sallow Hills
  • 117 YS

    21 Summer
    The House Beneath The Hill
    Expedition


    While travelling into the Sallow Hills, the Companions discovered a crevice leading down into the encased remnants of an old residence from before the Collapse. The entire structure seemed to have fallen beneath the surface and was entombed in rock and soil for over a hundred years. Their explorations uncover that the residence was serving as a tomb for the unquiet dead that had once lived within it.

    sallow-hills -undead
    Location
    House Beneath The Hills
    Species
    Ghoul
  • 117 YS

    24 Summer
    Aeda Virenni Joins The Companions
    Life, Organisation Association

    Having spent several days inside Dyramar Keep, Aeda Virenni sought out the The Companions as soon as she had heard of their return. She met up with them in the Traveler's Inn and spoke to them of her interests in history and their expeditions. They signed her up on the spot which, if Aeda Virenni, had been a little wiser might have given her pause...

    Aeda-Virenni
    Location
    Traveler's Inn
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    Aeda Virenni
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  • 117 YS

    30 Summer
    Alleas Skimhorn Joins The Companions
    Life, Organisation Association

    Intrigued by the tales muttered by the soldiers and drunks of Dyramar, Alleas Skimhorn made his way to meeting the Companions and convincing them of his talents and contribution to their ranks. They welcomed him with open arms despite his admission that he was scouting on behalf of a noble employer to the west.
    Location
    Dyramar Keep
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  • 117 YS

    34 Summer 04:00
    A Kitten Most Foul
    Life, Trauma/ Loss

    After spending the day at the Old Well, the The Companions settled back at their camp. It was very early on the next morning when Prospit Trima was ambushed while on watch by a fearsome beast; later identified as possibly a Displacer Beast. There was much lashings and bleedings. In the end, Prospit survived the attack with the help of his companions and, most definitely, a sleep enchantment that sent the beast into a helpless stupor long enough to be slain.

    Prospit's wounds were severe enough though that 'sheltering-in-place' was the only option for at least a week.

    Displacer-Beast -Injury Sallow-Hills
    Location
    Sallow Hills
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  • 117 YS

    37 Summer
    A Cat, A Sack and a Well
    Miscellaneous

    That pretty much sums it up...

    Max catsack Old-Well
    Location
    Old Well
  • 117 YS

    38 Summer
    The Barrow
    Life, Supernatural

    The Companions enter the Barrow. Finding the strange crypt to be quiet, they enter the main funereal room where a dozen or so caskets circle a four-walled inner crypt that beckons with a soft blue light. Geller moves closer and awakens the crypt guardians, long-dead retainers buried in the caskets, and the struggle is on! Edlin Thornsbane moves like lightning and invokes flames to scorch the undead guardians en masse. After a struggle, they defeat all of the guardians and look further towards the inner crypt.

    Within the blue light of the inner crypt, emanating from a suspended lantern, the The Companions watch in horror as the eldritch energies awaken the long-dead occupant of the inner crypt. The entity arms itself with weapons placed near its barrow and approaches the Companions. It seems constrained by the blue light cast by the lantern. But when the lantern glows brighter and enlarges the area lit by it; the The Companions choose the better part of valor and exit the Barrow of Blue-Light. As for the eldritch entity within the Barrow, the Companions hope that it remains constrained for the near future.

    The Companions quickly headed back to the cave where Prospit Trima and the others were biding their time and wounds. While doing so, they realize that they are being trailed by a half-dozen wolves with goblin riders. This matches the groups and movement they had seen regularly over the past trips in the Sallow Hills. They take a diversionary trail to avoid leading the hunters directly to the cave and find their way safely.

    barrow
    Location
    Barrow of Blue-Light
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  • 117 YS

    39 Summer
    117 YS

    41 Summer
    A Likely Spot To See
    Discovery, Exploration

    The The Companions locate a hill to the north with a solid observation post beneath an underhang. The hope is to view the figures that have been shadowing them and gain more information. While up there, they see a strange structure in the distance and a wide crack in the ground some miles distant. Over the course of the next two days, a few members take watch until at last they catch sight of a patrol. Moving quickly, they followed the patrol's tracks only to discover that there were at least two groups and they seemed to be appearing from a central location to the north.

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  • 117 YS

    39 Summer
    Rest & Plans

    The The Companions return to the cave where the others are still waiting. Edlin Thornsbane shows Prospit Trima the glyphs that were in the Barrow of Blue-Light. Both of them agree that the glyphs are more clerical in nature; they seem to be related to containment and the channeling of hate or other dark emotions. The rest of the discussion is about scouting out the surrounding area since there seems to be something nefarious and regular about the figures that have shadowed them.

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  • 117 YS

    42 Summer
    117 YS

    43 Summer
    A Sensible Return
    Life, Relocation

    The Companions make their way across the scrub plains and out of the Sallow Hills. Once in the cover of the Border Hills, they move west towards Dyramar.

  • 117 YS

    44 Summer
    At The Keep & Words With The Bailiff
    Gathering / Conference

    After returning safely to the Keep, the Companions hurriedly meet with the Bailif, Essara, regarding thier findings. The notion of an organized gathering of subhumans just north of the Keep is deeply concerning to her. Unfortunately, she points out that they are too stretched just holding the Border Hills with their patrols to go looking for more trouble in the Sallow Hills.

    However, she does reward them for their information and promise aid from the Keep going forward. The Keep, she indicates, can assist with supplies and upkeep provided the Companions are working towards the same aims of the Lord-Steward and Dyramar Keep.

    Furthermore, the Companions learn that @

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  • 117 YS

    48 Summer
    117 YS

    49 Summer
    Return To The Sallow Hills & Their Once-Webbed Lair
    Population Migration / Travel

  • 117 YS

    56 Summer
    117 YS

    72 Summer
    Dyramar & Well-Earned Rest
    Miscellaneous

    Their triumphant return to Dyramar Keep nets them some well-earned rest and recuperation.

  • 117 YS

    72 Summer
    Down The Hills & Into The Awful Nest
    Expedition

    The Companions brave the sunken maw in the Border Hills they discovered while traveling south in search of a ferry.

  • 117 YS

    74 Summer
    To Turtle Shores & The Ferry
    Population Migration / Travel

    Making good time through the Border Hills, this time the Companions avoid any exploration and head directly for this 'ferry' located on a small beach known as Turtle Beach. They arrive in the afternoon and meet the family living there.

    Location
    Turtle Beach
    More reading
    Turtle Beach Ferry & Homestead
  • 117 YS

    77 Summer
    117 YS

    79 Summer
    To Lorne Point & Edlin's Education
    Population Migration / Travel

    The Companions headed out from Domir south along the rough-packed dirt that counted for a road towards Lorne Point. Once they arrived there and made themselves comfortable, Edlin Thornsbane headed for the lighthouse where the mage Unarias resided. With his letter of introduction, Edlin quickly learned that he would need to spend the next month learning the ways of concocting elixirs and potions along with the skills necessary for further advancement as Adept in the arcane arts.

    When his friends learned of this, it was decided that they would return in thirty days time. Edlin was curious as to what they would get up to but they assured him that 'something was bound to come up.' And it was with that ominous statement that the party was separated for a time.
    Location
    Lorne Point
  • 117 YS

    77 Summer
    From Domir to Lorne Point
    Population Migration / Travel

    The Companions head along the coast towards Lorne Point where Edlin hopes to make the acquaintance of an Academy member named Unarias. By way of introduction, Edlin has the letter of introduction from Alquin of.

  • 117 YS

    79 Summer
    117 YS

    80 Summer
    From Lorne Point To Fairshores
    Population Migration / Travel

    After leaving Edlin Thornsbane under the tutelage of Unarias of Lorne Point, the companions headed south towards the bustling town of Fairshores. Arriving late on the second day of travel, they spend the night outside in order to get in line early for entry to the lakeside town.

  • 117 YS

    80 Summer
    117 YS

    88 Summer
    Idle In Fairshores

  • 117 YS

    89 Summer
    A Visit To Ladyshrine

    Led by Grimbold the Brewer, in search of a magical sword, the Companions attended the LADYSHRINE altar appropriate for both of them.

  • 117 YS

    48 Autumn
    The Crypt of Thaehrun
    Expedition

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