Editing YKAdventures:Bakshaan (section)

==NPCs of Note==

This section includes notes on a few minor NPCs located within
Bakshaan who can help provide interesting adventure hooks. Also take
note of the following NPCs detailed in 'Atlas': Deinstaff (pg. 60),
Senator Farrat (pg. 61), Lady Vanozza Farrat (pg. 61), Kelos the
Merchant (pg. 62), Nikorn of Ilmar (pg. 62-63), Pilarmo of Bakshaan
(pg. 63) and Tormiel of Bakshaan (pg. 65).

===Nepovilo Sellspell===

When Nepovilo first came to Bakshaan, it was to sell his magical
talents in the great markets. Because of the Ilmioran tolerance for
magic, Nepovilo was able to do so with only minor trouble, and his
business became mildly prosperous.

Unfortunately, some ten years ago, Nepovilo made an unwise choice,
accepting a rare herb from Troos in payment for his services. The herb
was alledged to increase the magical powers of he who consumed it. In
actuality, it did, but not in the way that Nepovilo expected.

Now, Nepovilo is constantly possessed by the magical spells that he
knows. They fill his entire essence, and although they do not submerge
his personality, they do influence it heavily. Whenever Nepovilo is
encountered, roll on the following table to determine what spell is
influencing him. Nepovilo will be under the influence of that spell
for the next 0-2 days, which has the following effects: he is
constantly treated as if the spell were cast upon him (if
appropriate); his personality traits are modified as is noted; and
whenever he casts the spell for the normal cost, it doubles in
strength.

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Random Spell Possession Table

1. Babble             [Half of what Nepovilo says is nonsense]
2. Breath of Life     [Nepovilo is ENERGETIC]
3. Chaos Warp         [Nepovilo is ARBITRARY and highly chaotic]
4. Guile of Cran Lire [Nepovilo is DECEITFUL]
5. Heal               [Nepovilo is MERCIFUL]
6. Liken Person       [Nepovilo acts like those around him.]
7. Make Fast          [Nepovilo is LAZY]
8. Make Whole         [Nepovilo is utterly sane, and aware of his problem]
9. Obscure            [Nepovilo talks in riddles]
10. Wisdom of Slortar [Nepovilo is PROUD]
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Nepovilo's changing personality has caused many to label him a madman.
This has hurt his business somewhat, but many still come to the
sellspell to take advantage of his chaotic talents.

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Description: Lean, hunched and balding, Nepovilo is the archetype of
an aged man who has dealt too long with Chaos. Still, a strange energy
frequently fills him. Many are discomforted by Nepovilo's mismatched
green and blue eyes, which frequently fail to focus.

Chaos 107, Balance 6, Law 5

STR  8          CON  7          SIZ 10          INT 19          POW 25
DEX 11          APP  6                                          HP   9

Damage Bonus: none

Weapons:
Brawl 51%, Damage 1d3
Dagger 49%, Damage 1d4+2

Armor: None

Runes: Rune of Benign Purity* (2) [TBG pg. 10], Rune of Invisibility*
(varies) [TBG pg. 12-13], Rune of Redaction* (1-4) [TBG pg. 13], Runic
Cloak of Cran Liret* (4) [TBG pg. 16], Runic Hell's Armor* (4) [TBG.
pg 16], Runic Hell's Bulwark* (4) [TBG pg. 16]

Spells: Babble! (1) [TBG pg. 31], Breath of Life* (1) [Elric! pg. 77],
Chaos Warp! (4) [Elric! pg. 78], Deftness of Cran Liret* (1-4) [TBG
pg. 32], Guile of Cran Liret* (1-4) [TBG pg. 34), Heal* (2) [Elric!
pg. 79], Liken Person!  [TBG pg. 35], Make Fast* (1) [Elric! pg.  80],
Make Whole* (3) [Elric!  pg. 80], Obscure* (2) [TBG pg. 35-36],
Portent* (3) [TBG pg. 36], Quick Healing* (4) [TBG pf. 36], Wisdom of
Slortar* (1-3) [Elric!  pg.  83]

* Nepovilo regularly offers these spells for sale
! Nepovilo occasionally offers these spells for sale

Notes: Nepovilo's spells last 25 Combat Rounds, or about 5 minutes,
thus the more time important spells must be requested when there is a
fairly immediate need. This is less relevent for the permanent spells
and runes. Nepovilo typically charges 50 bronze per magic point he
expends when casting a spell, although this varies depending on his
daily personality.

Skills: Bargain 89%, Change Topic Randomly 79%, Conceal Object 44%,
Evaluate 66%, Fast Talk 75%, Insight 31%, The Million Spheres 12%,
Oratory 73%, Own Language 95%, Scribe 40%
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'''Story Ideas:'''

* While sane, Nepovilo organizes an expedition into the nearby Forest of Troos, searching for another herb which may cure his affliction. Even if the party is successful, they may have to deal with a Nepovilo who acts dramatically different when they return.
* The Mereghn, a group of assasins, often gain spell aid from Nepovilo before conducting jobs. However, of late they have become suspicious of his madness, and decided he is a liability. Thus, they are planning to assassinate him. Nepovilo has gained knowledge of this plan, and hires the players to guard him. Overly zealous players may try to seek out the Mereghn on their own.
* Nepovilo's spells begin escaping and possessing others. Nepovilo may hire the adventurers to get them back, Senator Farrat may hire the adventurers to investigate the problem, or the players may find themselves in the middle of a strange magical brawl in the Market.

===Captain Guisso===

Once a sailor of the seas of the Young Kingdoms, Guisso settled in
Bakshaan after he was introduced to the Temple of the Straasha there
by the previous high priest. He quickly became one of Straasha's most
devout followers, and when the last priest passed away, he took up his
position.

Unfortunately, Guisso is still haunted by his past. His career began
as a sailor on a Purple Towns brig. The Captain, Heorsin Harddeal, was
a poor merchant and a worse sailor. When he placed his ship in grave
danger during a storm, an altercation erupted between Guisso and the
Captain. In the rough-and-tumble fight, Guisso managed to gouge out
one of Heorsin's eyes before subduing his Captain and taking command
of the ship. It was only through Guisso's decisions that the ship
survived the storm; if Heorsin had been at the helm, his ship would
have joined Pyaray's Chaos Fleet at the bottom of the sea.

After arriving safely upon land, Guisso fled for his life. He
continuing doing so for two decades, jumping from one ship to another,
until he finally felt safe. It seemed that either Heorsin was dead, or
the old wound forgotten. However, since settling in Bakshaan, and
taking up the mantle of Priest, Guisso has heard some disturbing
inquiries concerning himself.

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Description: Though 43, Guisso is still a broad, stout man. His black
hair and beard are both spotted with white, but he shows no signs of
slowing down.

Chaos 27, Balance 33, Law 8

STR 14          CON 16          SIZ 15          INT  7          POW 16
DEX 13          APP  9                                          HP  16

Damage Bonus: +1d4

Weapons:
Brawl 74%, Damage 1d3+db
Sea Axe 81%, Damage 2d6+2+db
Net 53%, Entangles

Armor: Soft Leather 1d6-1

Spells: Bounty of Straasha (4) [Elric! pg. 77], Breath of Life (1)
[Elric! pg. 77], Guide Water (4) [TBG pg. 33-34], Heal (2) [Elric! pg.
79], Straasha's Hold (4) [TBG pg. 37], Summon Elemental (1) [Elric!
pg. 83], Wings of Lassa (4) [Elric! pg. 83]

Skills: Appear Inconspicuous 3%, Climb 73%, Natural World 51%,
Navigate 92%, Oratory 43%, Repair/Devise 78%, Sailing 90%, Swim 65%,
Young Kingdoms 41%
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'''Story Ideas:'''

* A Priest of the Church of Goldar in Bakshaan spots Captain Guisso, and recognises him from a description given by Heorsin, now a fellow priest in the Purple Towns. The players become a pawn in one side of this conflict, as the considerable financial powers of the Church of Goldar are turned towards Guisso's downfall.
* Guisso introduces players to Straasha's Temple (see below).