Editing The Serpent Wars (section)

==Faces & Places==

===Alborin Tovakh===
'''''You Haven't Yet Seen the Last of Me (Impending).''''' ''Standing before the paladin, the wizard — nearly equal in height to Iraedra — smiled, his scarred face twisting hideously. "We meet again, servant of Mystra," he said in a low purr. "A small world, for sure. I must commend you on you ur resourcefulness, Lady Iraedra. But you are most assuredly too late..."''

Maniacal Arch-Wizard Leader of the Dragon Cult; Overconfident Zealot with a Plan; Wizard's Staff
*Careful +4; Sneaky +3; Clever & Forceful +2

'''Stress & Consequences.''' Full spread of boxes & consequences

===Ansalde===

''Half-elf Fervent Servant of Silvanus; Fanatical Right Hand of the Enclave; Former Enclave Legate''
*Flashy +3; Forceful +2; Quick +1

'''''Form of the Bear.''''' Once per session at the cost of a fate point, give yourself Forceful at superb (+5), with mediocre (+0) in all other approaches. Add two extra stress boxes and an extra mild consequence; these go away (and might roll up) when you shed this form. You have ''CLAWS AND FANGS'', ''LARGE AND CLUMSY'', and ''SAVAGE INSTINCTS'' and may not use your regular aspects while in your form.

'''Stress & Consequences.''' 3 boxes and a medium consequence

===Ashenford Torinbow===

''Ex-Harper Balladeer Turned Silvanite''
*Flashy +3; Sneaky +2

===Baron Aldorn Thuragar “Foesmasher” of Sespech===

'''''I Shall Destroy the Region Until Glisena Is Avenged! (Impending).''''' No-nonsense Aldorn resides from his citadel in Ormpetarr (recently renamed “Foesmasher Keep”), he has been the ruler of Sespech for the past seven years, following many other unpopular governors of Chondathan descent for centuries. Throwing off the yoke of the empire has made him both immensely popular and unpopular. His defiant rule has attracted representatives of many nations hoping to develop (or destroy) new trade agreements. Tensions with neighboring Chondath and rival, Hlondeth (The City of Serpents), has bred numerous internal complications within the guilds, between merchants, and in court. He still holds regular commons court at regular intervals, hearing the complaints of his locals with as much patience as he can muster.

He is tall and once a well-built warrior with the strength of an ox. Now, his duties and sedentary life have sapped much of his former strength. He is still, nonetheless, imposing and commanding, yet with long vision for the growth of a new separatist state still with some energy. He is dark-haired with a sharp chin, and even sharper eyes. His temper is fierce when roused.

''Imposing Warrior; Fiercely Headstrong Ruler of Sespech''
*Forceful +4; Flashy +3; Quick+2

'''Stress & Consequences.''' Full spread of boxes & consequences

===Baroness Glisena Thuragar of Sespech===

'''''I Must Send Aid To My Father at Any Cost (Current).''''' The beautiful eldest daughter of the Baron. Due to her mother having passed during childbirth to her youngest sibling, she carries the matriarchal title to the Thuragar house and is first to inherit the throne of Sespech. She was courted by Demetrio Extaminos of Hlondeth when it was discovered that Dmetrio had only beguiled her to use as a pawn in his schemes in the region. She has now bonded with Anton.

''Beautiful Baron's Daughter with a Cause; Fiercely Independent Like Her Father; On the Arm of Anton''
*Flashy +2; Quick & Careful +1

'''Stress & Consequences.''' 2 boxes and a mild consequence

===Blood Riders===

'''''No Business Is Too Unsavory — for the Right Price (Current).''''' ''Each of the weapons Anton examined bore the sigil of the crossed blades across a cloven shield...a symbol he had come across before. The Blood Riders were a rather notorious group that split from the Vilhon Mercenary Corps to take on rather unsavory business throughout the realms. They were known to get the job accomplished, and their loyalty was said to be worth their exorbitant price. As with many well-funded groups, they kept a master smith on their payroll to keep their gear properly maintained.''

===Braego Greenfellow===

'''''To Restore My Status (Current).''''' ''Braego Greenfellow was easy enough to spot. He sat on a bench a bit apart from a group of sailors. He wore the vestments of his order, albeit a stained and filthy discolored green and yellow robe. The man was older, with a wiry gray and black beard and dark eyes. Even now, not too late into the day, he was deep into his cups. He stared forlornly into his dented pewter tankard ignoring the uncouth banter of the mariners nearby.''

''Drunken Enclave Sylvite; The Legate Stooge Assigned for Dirty Jobs''
*+2 Flashy; +1 Careful

'''Stress & Consequences.''' 2 boxes

===Cult of the Dragon===

'''''(see main issue).''''' The Cult of the Dragon was masterminding a plot to topple the region's nations and create a southern rule of dragons. They also experimented with a new kind of dracolich -- one that would retain the powers of a dragon, but the mindless state of a animated undead. The plot was foiled and the cult scattered, but none disagree that the cult seeks to recover their lost Stone of Maerth from the Enclave.

===Dmetrio Extaminos===
'''''Vengeance Will Be Mine! (Impending).''''' ''The Extaminos heir was of medium height and build, dressed in dark leather and a shirt of ash gray scales, while a short black cape mantled his shoulders. A short blade with ornamental hilt hung from a gilded baldric at his side. He was not unhandsome, with cunning features and finely chiseled cheek bones. Dark, short-cropped hair came to a sharp widow's peak. But most alarmingly, as he came within closer view, the companions could see the reptilian slits of his pupils amid golden irises. He was of the ruling class of Hlondeth, famous among the realms for being serpent-blooded.''

''Devious Swashbuckling Yuan-ti Princeling; Stylish Beguiler Psion''
*Flashy +3; Quick & Sneaky +2; Careful & Clever +1

===Emerald Enclave===

'''''See To the Safekeeping of the Stone (impending); Squelch the Brooding War (impending).''''' The Enclave has come in possession of the Stone of Maerth that was used by the cult for a fell ritual. The stone houses incredible power, and the Enclave, of course, wants to see something done about it. They have, as of yet, not come to a unified decision about what to do with it. They also eye the growing war between the Reach's nations. It is one of their mandates to see that no violence threatens nature.

===Hlondeth===

The ''City of Serpents'' — this yuan-ti ruled city-state is in full civil war when a failed coup attempt to remove his mother by prince Dmetrio ignites the area.

===House of Silvanus===

Located atop the Elder Spires, the stronghold of the druids sits in harmony with nature. This is an open structure of beauty with fountains and beautiful natural landscaping and the meeting place of the elders of the Enclave. Few outside the Enclave's immediate circle have seen this place.

===Ilighôn===

One of the two 'Eyes of Silvanus' at the mouth of the Vilhon. It is home both to the town of Sapra and the refuge of the Emerald Enclave. Important game aspects: '''''The wilds if Ilighôn are full of terrible perils; foreboding watchfulness'''''

===Lady Shadowmoon Crystalembers===

'''''Mistress of the Enclave (Current).''''' A face to the organization.

''Mistress of the Enclave; Specter of the Past; Prognosticator of Silvanus; An Elf Druid?''
*Careful +4; Sneaky +3

===Lord Woren===

'''''No Upstart Will Speak To Me Thusly! (Current).''''' The slightly egomaniacal ruler of Nimpeth suffered a slight when he summoned Glisena and company to court when offering her 'aid'. The silver-haired wizard does not forget slights easily.

''Arrogant Arch-Wizard; Ruler of Nimpeth; A Part To Play in the Script''
*+5 Flashy; +3 Careful and Forceful

'''Stress & Consequences.''' Full spread of boxes & consequences

===Nimpeth===

The slave-trading wine-swilling city-state at the mouth of the Nagaflow is made the example by its angered neighbor, Sespech for Glisena's disappearance.

===Revlaun Demplethwist===
'''A Debt for Services Rendered (Current).''' ''One was of ample girth and great mutton chops about his generous jowls and oiled midnight blue hair. He was marked by three painted dots on his forehead -- a man of learning and magic. He played at cards, peering at his companions (each with two dots) through snake-like half-closed eyelids.'' — The merchant lent the aid of Eddy Boneroller, who perished at the hands of paid thugs in helping to protect and provide passage to Glisena and company. For this, he may come calling upon the PCs for a 'favor'.

''Mage-Merchant of Chondath; Machiavellian Mindset''

===Sapra===

This small fishing and trading community is the only one on the island of Ilighôn allowed to exist. Over time, Sapra has been a haven for those men and women seeking to be free of the tyranny of wizards who abuse their magic. They fight a population issue, because Sapra cannot exceed its boundaries or impact on the area due to the druids' edict. This is making property values and lodging costs skyrocket.

===Sespech===

The home of Glisena, this nation enters a wanton war at its own peril as its leader risks all to avenge a daughter thought dead.

===Stone of Maerth===

'''''Energies Twisting from Light to Dark (Impending).''''' ''The wizard smirked and continued the story. "The power of that stone pre-dates that of the oldest known elvish civilization. In essence, it is a totem — a nature god. When the elves aligned themselves to its energies, they found they could command the very seas themselves." Iraedra knew all of this. Tovakh's evil smile deepened. "The astonishing thing about nature spirits, be they actual gods or merely the raw manifestations of environmental aspects, their nature changes...under the right circumstances, they pervert to become — well, monsters. Monsters of unspeakable power!"''

The stone has been partially tuned to the Cult's desired purpose, therefore, the relic has churning chaotic energies bordering on maliciousness.

===The Forest Witch===

'''''Messy Love Triangle (Current).''''' The Forest Witch's origins are a mystery even to her. She can only remember being raised on the woods by an equally mysterious old hermit that taught her to respect nature and initiated her to the teachings of Eldath. What little experience she has had with the civilized world mainly comes through some rather unfortunate encounters with the Emerald Enclave Druids. Their ruthless ways is what made the Witch stick to her beloved forest and peacefully avoid mingling with other people. She's quite honestly a savage not knowning proper etiquette but also because of her uncanny animal-like grace. While her skill with the bow is spectacular she's one to talk first and shoot later in true keeping with Eldath's pacifist ways.

''Reclusive Druidess in the service of Eldath; Animalistic Instincts Fused with a Wonder of the Wider World''
*+3 Careful; +2 Clever & Sneaky; +1 Quick & Flashy

'''Stress & Consequences.''' 2 boxes and a mild consequence

===Thomas Flagcairn of Sapra===

'''''Between My Town and the Enclave (Current).''''' Mayor Flagcairn tries to see to problems of a growing town on Ilighôn and keeping the ever vigilant Enclave satisfied.

''Part-Time Blacksmith; Elected Elder of a Dangerously Burgeoning Town''
*+2 Careful
'''Stress & Consequences.''' 2 boxes and a mild consequence

===Zammar Zulkanzar===

''“A rather rotund wizardly-appearing man with a bald pate and dark mutton chops styled bristle waited with them. His shifting eyes studied each of the guests of the druids' moot with haughty indignation.”'' (First appearing in post [https://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?735625-The-Serpent-Wars-%97-Forgotten-Realms-FU-rpg&p=20364983#post20364983 #576])

'''''Haughty Arrogance; Wizardly Power; Fettered Against Magic'''''