The World Tree/Gray Company
The Gray Company (or Windenosse in the elven tongue), is an ancient order found deep within the Khim Mountains of Ethir. Often told as stories or fairy tales, these adventurers are an organization that seeks to protect the world while keeping order, the greater good, and freedom as their highest values.
To the common eye, the Gray Company is a group of seemingly normal adventurers, with different identities, goals, and flaws. Upon further investigation (or if they choose) the Gray Company is actually a band of chromatic dragons (including a Pseudodragon that cannot speak) that have been the saving force of the world when its need is dire. Throughout history, the Gray Company has implemented themselves into various places of power in order to keep current with news, only returning as a company should they be drawn otherwise. Their deeds have many songs and texts written of them, with none mentioning their true form. The Gray Company is the hidden hand of protecting Ethir and its people from the Wilds, cannibals, and Magnus' forces.
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Individuals
Adathar Mintone
Adathar Mintone is the temporary leader of the Gray Company during the World Tree campaign. He served in the Ethhirian armies during the Time of Chaos as a commander, but did not work directly with the Ashen Warrior.
History
Adathar was rarely a leader before the Time of Chaos in both his human alias and his true form. Adathar developed his skills with a sword under countless teachers and mentors, developing the skills to prove himself in battle without needing his change of form (with his biggest obstacle being his arrogance, as many dragons hold). Adathar was a foot soldier in many skirmishes and raids into the evil orc cities of Axas. During the Time of Chaos however, Malraamo Yaara instructed and implemented Adathar into a commander of the Time of Chaos, effectively holding the city of Daerum from multiple onslaughts and maneuvering forces into effective positions. Arguably the most valued commander during the Time of Chaos, Adathar's alias perished during an excursion into Old Axas, shifting focus away from the Gray Company and onto the Ashen Warrior's heroic deeds.
Adathar throughout the ages has been highly involved with the armies of Ethir, changing his name and appearance slightly to work his way up the chain of command to keep tabs on the military information that passes through. Since the Time of Chaos, Adathar has been establishing his most recent form as a lieutenant and acting as the head of the palace guard of Daerum (although he is drawn away from this position when the adventurers begin their quest).
Appearance and Race
Adathar is overly confident and gruff as a human. Adathar's human appearances tend to have scars on their left cheek, due to his scar in dragon form. Adathar's persona should be similar to that of a grizzled military leader, with black furs adorning his armor. He is forceful and a natural leader his actions can be very predictable, and is often seen pacing when he is confused or uncertain of his actions.
Ideals, Bonds, and Flaws
Ideal: My responsibility and duty is to the Gray Company and the balance of the world Bond: I am extremely protective of my fellow company members, but I miss my post in Daerum Flaw: My actions and interactions have been labeled as arrogant, but that is only because they do not hold the same wit as I.
Dragon Form
Adathar's dragon form is an ancient adamantine dragon, with a large scar under his left eye. He is one of the largest dragons of the company and attacks strategically and aggressively with his cold breath and large claws.
Statblocks
- Adathar Mintone.jpg
Adathar Mintone Statblock
- Adathar Mintone Dragon.jpg
Dragon Form Statblock
Braxton Hornraven
Braxton Hornraven is the primary information collector of the Gray Company. Braxton is a well versed scout for many different military regiments, trading caravans, and other patrons. He knows the land and all of its secrets, choosing to explore it through many different forms.
History
Braxton role within the Gray Company has always had one constant: always keep an update of what is happening within the material realm of ‘‘‘Ethir’’’ and the surrounding powers. Before the Time of Chaos, Braxton would roam the skies of Ethir, watching the world as it would shift and change with each new city or developed trade route. There are some stories in Grayhedge that tell of a Brass Dragon that watches over the children there, with one story including a black dragon that was driven away from the city by him. During the Time of Chaos, Malraamo directed Braxton to work as a scout, giving the armies of ‘‘‘Ethir’’’ only enough information to keep them alive, whether the information was true or not. Braxton was also the only scout to spot Magnus’ position without being slain, exposing Magnus’ weakness at the precise time the Ethirian armies could attack with minimal bloodshed. Braxton throughout the ages has been highly involved with scouting and settling unknown lands (such as ‘’’Saltvale’’’, the ‘’’Trinity Islands’’’, and ‘’’Blackbriar’’’).
Appearance and Race
Braxton is disoriented at best. He holds the appearance of a drunken half-elf, with messy brown hair, unshaven stubble, three noticeable missing teeth, and disheveled dirty clothing. He tends to slur his words together and interrupts at times that are not socially polite to. Clad in leather armor and a green cloak, Braxton’s two shortswords are at the ready should the need arise. He also has a tankard attached to his belt, and is very protective of it (probably due to its magical properties to never run out of ale).
Ideals, Bonds, and Flaws
Ideal: People should be able to do as they please, as long as it doesn’t restrict others from doing what they want. Bond: I will never give up my tankard, it’s the valuable-ist thing I own! Flaw: I am a lover, although my companions think I love only at sight.
Dragon Form
Braxton's dragon form is an ancient adamantine dragon, with a large scar under his left eye. He is one of the largest dragons of the company and attacks strategically and aggressively with his cold breath and large claws.
Statblocks
- Braxton Hornraven.jpg
Braxton Hornraven Statblock
- Braxton Hornraven Dragon.jpg
Dragon Form Statblock
