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Chandra
The Republic of Chandra is ruled by a two tiered system. The Republican
Senate sets policies, makes treaies, imposes taxes etc.. The will of
the Senate is executed by the Ministries of the Republic. Most inquiries,
other than treaties and such should be directed to one of these ministers.
- Minister of Aquaducts: (Trade, Water, Food Production/Sales/Purchases)
- Minister of the Harbor: (Shipping, Naval Operations, Fishing)
- Minister of Defense: (Military Leadership, Civil Defense, City Guard,
Law and Order)
- Minister of Roads: (Building/Construction, Land Purchasing, Public
Lands)
- Minister of Standards: (Treasury, Guild relations, Titles)
- Advisor on Sorcery: (Magical lore, Witchking watch)
- Health Advocate: (Plague watch, Death Marshall)
- Public Advocate: (Representative of the unlanded, peasant and worker
class)
Ambassador (Adjunct) to Fey Por: Liesbet Anlaan
(alexis.dinno#yale.edu)
Not well known outside of Chandrian political circles, Ambasador
Anlaan serves as a voice of clarity and conduit of aged (sexagenarian)
wisdom to those who make foreign policy decisions in the great Fey Porian
city. Despite the potential influence of her positon, she has not apparently
promoted the agenda of any one of the city's political bulwarks over
another. A city-educated woman from a well-off rural landed family,
Ambasador Anlaan has observed Chandra under the reign of Illthaut and
wards, the end of the Deh'Wherri Fey Porian crusades and the birth of
the new Republic. Socialite gossip reports that she is a keen observer
and sharp listener among the political set
Senator of Chandra: Dento (bsanders#ctaz.com)
Senator Dento grew up in the slums of the great City, apprenticed as
a Teamster, and won great fame as the youngest driver to master the
elephant teams which haul timber from the north. By his early twenties
he had accumulated enough wealth to own several such teams and purchase
some land near the timberfields, where he now maintains a small estate
and raises elephants for breeding. He has often decried the shoddy condition
of the roads and canals, and feels there is much profit to be made by
extending and improving them. He greatly distrusts magic users, one
of whom allegedly "cursed" one of Dento's favorite elephants, causing
it to fly into a berserk rage and destroy a neighborhood before it was
captured and put down.
Minister of Aquaducts: Mander Vol
Vol is an ambitious man. It was his actions which turned a relatively
unimportant ministry (originally designed to repair the aging aquaducts)
into the powerhouse of trade relations and food distribution. He has
a small army of clerks, agents and vice-ministers to distribute his
power. Vol makes occasional reports to the Senate and reports as they
see fit, but in general considers himself the bureacratic ruler of Chandra.
Appointments with the Minister are nearly impossible to arrange. Despite
Vol's ambition it is rumored that much of his success is due to the
support of allies in the Salke clan.
Minister of Harbor: Solo Tradewinds
Tradwinds is famous for being one of the richest men in Chandra, if
not all of Malaan. He has an enormous mansion in the Tower district.
His appoints to the ministry was a means of insuring his loyalty to
the new republic. It is difficult to distinguish his business operations
from his duties as a minister as the two often merge into one. He might
send his own vessels to pick up grain for the city's stores. To date
his actions have not been particularly contrary to the city's best interests.
Tradewinds is infamous for his enormous size. He weighs over three hundred
pounds and indulges his appetites four or five times a day.
Minister of Defense: Eva Twohands
Eva Twohands is something of a legend in Chandrian society. When she
retired from her military exploits some thirty years ago to run a small
tavern, her stories and advice were sought time and time again. Now
over 80-yrs old her appointment was mostly an acknowledgement of that
esteem. She is a conservative leader her goes over military history
with her commanders and has a rather academic take on warfare in general.
She is open to meeetings with foreign powers, but is loathe to extend
Chandra's small military outside the city's limits.
Minister of Roads: Reinhaerdt
It is known to all that Reinhaerdt was formerly the guild master of
the Lost Souls guiild of theives (one of Chandra's largest). Despite
this, Reinhaerdt is well respected by every level of society in Chandra.
During the embargo by the Uruhiran Navy, he was responsible for keeping
the lines of commerce open and feeding much of the city. These acts
gave him hero status in the city. He is shrewd and innovative. He has
managed to generate funds from nowhere to restore the city's parks,
roads and monuments. Most would rather not know where this money comes
from and rather enjoy the prosperity.
Ministry of Standards: Jogin Demori
This position mostly relevant to the inner development of the city,
verifying land titles, insuring tax payments etc.. However one aspect
of the ministry of general interest is the verification of Noble titles
for old Fey Por. This is Chandra's method of granting land ownership
(voting) privileges to those whose identify has been established. Chandra
houses records of much of Fey Por and this ministry will take claims
from outside the city. Demori is a conscientious bureaucrat, if not
a lively one. His efforts are carefully justified and well presented.
No one would accuse him of ambition or hubris.
Advisor of Sorcery: Elethil Morsalis
Morsalis was once the only one who the Witchking toleraetd dissent from
within the Silk Masks. Perhaps because the Witchking respected his opinions,
or perhaps because he did not consider Morsalis a threat. This position
is an as needed one, such that Morsalis only deals with those problems
specifically of the concern to the Senate.He is considered brave and
thoughtful, but patient to a fault.
Health Advocate: Deanae Lodrun
Lodrun is deeply concerned for the welfare of all, including the peasants.
Her main efforts have been to establish some form of public health officials
who could inspect cases of illness or pestillance. In addition she has
been a great supported or increasing the flow of water from the aquaducts
directly into the city's canals to wash away waste and refuse. Standing
her ground against the powers that be has made her presence unwanted
in the Senate. Only her connections with the Healer's Guilds has lkept
her in this position.
Public Advocate: Shira Meulusa
Madam and former prostitute. She knows alot about many senators and
wealthy. She has never threatened to use the information, but has lately
been championing the cause of the poor.Meulusa is well known throughout
the city and is frequenly seen passing the hat at various functions,
fetes and parties.
Private Individuals of Import
Mumin Salke, local clan head of the Salke
clan.
Mumin Salke is a powerful goblin woman with influence in every aspect
of life in Chandra. Her legitimate businesses encmpass everything from
trade, to manufacturing to food production. She is belived to be extremely
careful about stepping on teh wrong toes or burning a bridge she may
need in the future.
Losurot'l F'Tah, local clanhead of the F'Tah
clan.
Losurot'l is an ambitious young goblin who has been granted considerable
slack by his superiors in Barharkaha. He is believed to be very dynamic
and courageous, taking risky ventures and sponsoring borderline activities.
For his cash cows he allows reliable underlings to operate those aspects
of the business and instead focuses his attention on the more dramtic
aspects of his enterprises.
Shannamar Lyn,(d4langevin#aol.com)
Shannamar Lyn started life brash, ignorant, stubborn. Has since learned
faith and worship with sincere enthusiasm. Known to be one of the few
people who could render Javek Kent unconscious with one blow, Shannamar
has since forsaken violence as a means to an end. Instead, Legitimate
deals should be the currency in which people should trade. His travels
with the Mouser Congress have brought insight to other cultures and
peoples. He will act to broker any negotiations for those willing to
retain his services.
Myrtle Anhkaret,(alexis.dinno#yale.edu)
Ahnkaret is a priestess of Aurloch, the Martyr and god of Kings and
Chandra. Known to be one of the famous Mouser Congress, wearer of the
Cobalt Cross and a fierce fighter of plagues and extraplanars in Ghetti
and Fey Por, she is nevertheless a contraversial figure. Branded outlaw
and held in low regard by the clergy of most major religions (for many
different reasons), she is still known to help those in need whenever
aid is wanted or asked. She was rumored to have been executed after
sentencing in Bourgé for crimes against the Deh Wheri church,
to have adventured with Javek Kent - former high paladin of Peruul -
and with members of most major religions, and to be a former member
of the cult of the Dark Brother. She is active in Chandra as a healer
and among the artists crowd (a very modest painter is she).
Atokahbachti
Clandish Paekinor Darkeye, Lord of Atokahbachti
Paekinor was a minor warlord in the Sisters of Fire as a youth. His
diplomacy and skills at war led him to become one of the most powerful
orcs in Fey Por. He united the six tribes of the Pellorian Steppes and
took over the small city of Bachti. It was Paekinor who moved for the
transition from a nomadic lifestyle to city living for the Orcish people.
His rule in Bachti has been described as harsh but fair. His successes
in combat are legendary, securing for himself the second largest amount
of territory in the Undeclared War (next to the Troll King). He is a
large orc who has lost a bit of the muscle he once boasted of, but none
of his wile. Paekinor is considered remarkable for his quick acceptance
of Human vassals and religions without a fuss. The result of which is
that his orcish noble classes have been accepted by most humans in his
realm.
Lord Hassan Benard Ellison, Lord of Ellison Manor
(kareem#cognex.com)
Hassan is known mainly due to his association with the adventuring group,
The Mouser Congress. Though he has literally been to Hell andback with
them, it has been only a small part of his life. He has spent most of
his life, including his childhood, as part of several different warrior
bands in which he learned his trade. This provided him with a great
deal of combat experience, but also as a convenient excuse to avoid
what seems now the parallel paths of his destiny: a Foe of Folon and
the Lord of Ellison Manor. The latter now has especially been his driving
interest. His intent is to raise the manor in prosperity, status, and
power. He also hopes that this will give him the influence he needs
to help others establish a stable government for all of Fey Por.
Hassan is a fairly large man of tremendous strength. With his Dwarvish
battle axe, Laufrik, it is clear why his style of combat is very offensive.
He is a fearless and honorable warrior, and he loves the fight. His
manner is straight forward if not a bit intense and excitable. He despises
bullys and cruel leaders, especially those who enslave or unfairly imprison
people. On the lighter side, he is a hard drinking carouser.
Thane Vryce s'Kurukti, Lord of Kurukti (chhartle#nmsu.edu)
Vryce s'Kurukti began as child in the care of the College of Magic,
taken from his parents at an early age. He recalls little of his former
life, but has begun a quest to find his origins. Having risen through
the ranks at the College, he found himself separated from the College
and in an adventuring party, which came to be known as The Praetorian
Guard. Serving with distinction in the Guard, the group came to befriend
Count Hassan Ellison. Vryce found himself at a crossroads- he left the
College (officially), and left the Guard as well, to accept a grant
of land and title from Count Hassan. Vryce dropped his old College-given
surname, and not knowing his own family name, took the surname s'Kurukti,
from the name of the only major city within his new lands. As a half-orc,
Vryce is a rather burly man, which contrasts oddly with his major profession,
that of a wizard. In addition, because of his learning and own nature,
Vryce seeks to build his lands into a center for learning and culture
within Central Fey Por. He is very mild mannered, inquisitive, and slow
to anger, speaking with carefully chosen words and speaking only when
it is necessary. These features of his personality further clash with
his physical apperance.
Mersatokah
Clandish Oroc, Lord of Mersatokah
Clandish Oroc is known as a tough warrior with little time for civil
bureaucracy. His capital, Mersey, is run more like a military camp with
a few civilians inside. He is a jealous guardian of the power and land
he won in the Undeclared War. Still, he maintains his authority almost
entirely through the might of his Iron Chain clan. These elite warriors
are the match of any in Malaan. They are granted license to do as they
please and are given the best equipment, training and lodging. Oroc
has been accused of racism as the key positions in his government are
maintained by Orcs. He neither denies nor admits this. The impression
of most people is that Oroc would rather not be a civilian ruler, but
he has little option if he wishes to maintain his lands. Much of the
civic duties are distributed to underlings.
The Kingdom of Abatha
The Trollking Yerjin, King of Abatha
The Trollking is well known to be a clever stratagian, tactician and
diplomat. He is responsible for unifying and organizing the forces of
Fey Por in the Undeclared War. It is unknown what he is like personally
since few have had prolonged exposure to him. He demands complete obedience
to his wishes and is intolerant of waste or incompetence. While a warlike
and aggresive conqueror, he has also implemented extensive plans of
land development and infra-structure plans for Abatha. Where desert
once stood, now fields produce food, irrigation and roads construction
is prominent throughout Abatha. The Trollking grants extensive authority
to his Satraps and underlings. Still he also keeps them under his thumb
and the presence of the Special Guard shadows everyone of importance
in Abatha.
Prince El'shay, Lord of Merusheck
El'Shay is probably the least loyal of the Trollking's minions. His
family once ruled Accaulum (Zuridown), yet the war against Uruhr was
stopped before he could recover his promised lands. El'Shay was once
the primary lobbyist for Fey Porian resistence and rebellion against
the Uruhrians before the war. His family also maintained contacts throughout
the period after the crusades, making El'Shay's claims to authority
the strongest of all the old nobility. El'Shay is ambitious and charismatic.
He tests the yoke of the trollking at every oppurtunity. It is unclear
why the Trollking tolerates this, except for El'shay's great popularity.
Prince Orly, Lord of Castle Orly
Belio Orly was born into a pirate family of three generations. When
the Undeclared War drew his attention he made it his goal to regain
his families land. In fact the Orly's once ruled what is now Mersey.
But this was not to come to pass after the War. Orly dedicated a fair
amount of energy into learning the old ways, the old language and the
history of Fey Por before the Crusades. His court is run according to
the old rules, and his dress is from the old days. He is closely allied
with Prince El'Shay but more grateful to his Troll benefactors. It is
believed he still harbors a desire to enter Mersey as its lord.
Emir Abyr, Lord of Abyr Allem
Abyr was the leader of a group of nomadic horsemen, cast off during
the crusades. His origins are in the Sand kingdoms to the Northeast
(long since lost) but now installed in Abyr Allem he struggles with
the role of city ruler. There are many who believe that Abyr was installed
simply to iritate Prince Navache who also inhabits Abyr Allem. Abyr
is a good strategist and brave man, but his simple justice and one on
one style of rule is ill-suited to the demands of a civic leader. Abyr
spends much of his time, riding in the hills of the Mons Atarek.
Prince Navache, General of the Abathian Armies
Navache is descended of Fey Porian nobility who were away from their
home when the crusades began. As guests in Talis the Navache clan were
rescued from the fate most Fey Porian nobility suffered. His homeland,
in what is now the Resurrected Lands was destroyed, no record of the
cities remains. His family lived for several generations in Talis without
returning. When rumors of the war of liberation began Navache lobbied
hard in Chandra and elsewhere to build armies. He is one of the few
Nobles in Fey Por who has a clear connection to his heritage. He considers
himself to have been cheated by the Trollking since he was not given
a realm of his own. He bides his time relying on the Trollking's promises
of a castle of his own, for now.
The Kingdom of Uruhr
The Kingdom of Urhur is a straightforward Feudal kingdom. Executive
powerful rests with King Yassir of the house of Ghetti. It is distributed
to various Dukes, Marquises, Counts etc.. The two most prominent lords
near Fey Por are the Marquis Hasarin Zanst and Duke Kyle Danfer.
Duke Kyle Danfer, Lord of the North Coast and Zuridown
Duke Danfer is one of the four great Dukes of Uruhr (Kiruni, Lessa and
Sanam, the others). He is also the oldest. When his ancestors captured
Accaulum from the Fey Porians it was considered quite a coup. On the
frontier of this great realm of Fey Por. Over the years it proved a
great burden. Despite its ideal location at the mouth of the Zuri river,
Zuridown became a thorn in the side of Uruhr for generations. It has
be sieged countless times, and despite its complex series of walls and
maze-like infra-structure it has be captured a half dozen times requiring
re-capture. Kyles Danfer is of the old school military mindset and is
very conservative with his people. He has focused on defending and securing
his city against all attack and has done little to expand trade or development
of the area around Zuridown.
Marquis Hasarin Zanst, Lord of the High Plain
Lord Zanst was once the provisional ruler of Uruhrian South Fey Por,
from Missledown (now Merusheck). Under his leadership a string of castles
controlled the chaotic and unruly land. He rebuked a number of rebellions
and by all measures did admirably to hold his own against overwhelming
odds. A cousin and favorite of King Yassir Zanst was not penalized when
the city of Missledown was forced to surrender after years of siege.
Zanst is ambitious and clearly is out to prove his worth by securing
and defending his new lands on the High Plain. Although wild and uncharted
this land has little in the way of organized resistance to Uruhrian
rule. Still the Trollking lies just across the Zuri river.
Count Teekl Rok, Lord of FarFord Keep(jpjesus5#aol.com)
Viscount Kendra Forwahl, Lady of Summerford Keep
Kendra Forwhal replaces General Davril of the Copper Legion as ruler
of Summerford Keep. This is the newest of the Uruhrian River Outposts
designed to prevent Fey Porian encroachment across the Zuri. Forwahl
is known to be a just and insightful leader. She focuses her attention
on the long run and is not known to act spontanteously or out of emotion.
Count Merik Kiruni, Lord of Midgate Castle
The Son of Duke Kiruni, Merik is a young and energetic ruler. Midgate
is basically just a keep with a few farms around it, but Kiruni has
made considerable effort to enrich the land. Kiruni shares his father's
sympathies toward the Fey Porians and has clearly designed the lifestyle
around a peaceful co-existence with the Fey Porians across the river.
He has already established a permanent ferry service across the river,
even though few ever use it. Kiruni is not naive, and he keeps his troops
patrolling regularly.
Independent Realms of Fey Por
Open Wound
Guildmaster Ullethay
Mistress Ullethay is the closest thing to a ruler in Open Wound. She
is the long-time Guild Master of the Swordsmen's guild. She is a warrior
with few equals. Her roots go back to the Sisters of Fire orc clans
from which she was born. She is the constant focus of attention by both
Oroc of Mersey and Paekinor of Bachti. She rebukes both of them preferring
her solitary existence. She has made no effort to exert lordly control
over Open Wound (not her style) but often represents the city in negotiations
and other dealings. She is inclined to use force and teh threat of force
in her dealings with others. As GM of the largest Mercenary Guild and
defender of one of the largest guilds of Healers she wields considerable
power.
Castle Urik
Lord Baltimon Ehrgrave, Lord of Castle Urik(robbins#activemac.com)
Baltimon Ehrgrave is descended of that noble blood that ruled the region
of Arborius before it was conquered by the Urhurian armies in the Ascension
Crusades. The surviving nobles were brought back to Uruhr, where they
remained as guests of their conquerors, and it was in that foreign land
that Baltimon was born. With the recent withdrawal of Uruhr from Fey
Por, Baltimon was unexpected given back his birthright.
As Lord Mayor Baltimon is a practical man, well versed in matters of
trade and mercantile. Since returning to claim rulership of the new
township of Urik, built by the conquerors after the old city was destroyed,
he has worked tirelessly to rejuvenate the young city state, attract
trade, and fortify the economy.
This tireless labor has added a few gray hairs to his beard and increased
the perennial lines of worry that furrow his brow. His distinguished
paunch, as befits a man of his age and station, has suffered only marginally
from all this hard labor.
Northward
Lord Thurian Draughten, Lord of Northward(CAukerman#classic.msn.com)
Lenos
Prince Illian Al-Etz, lord of Lenos
Al-Etz was know of for years as the 'fugitive prince'. His lineage can
be traced to the ancient Emporers of Malaan, a fact not unknown to many
would be political rivals. Al-Etz is alleged to have survived countless
attemtps on his life often believed to have been killed only to resurface
later. Al-Etz was born at Sea abord a ship of the Pirate Nation. He
fought in many naval battles as well as in the Undeclared War. Recently
he has established a small settlement in the ruins of Lenos, once a
capital of Fey Por and Malaan, now a desolate waste. Still there he
has a small army and growing community. Al-Etz is believed to be a clever
leader and cunning strategist. His belief that it is his destiny to
rule Fey Por, and perhaps all of Malaan, makes ambitious seem too mild
a word for him. Still his following is amlost fanatically dedicated
to him and he has many allies in foreign lands and within many of the
realms of Fey Por.
Secretary of the Capital, Archamandrite Uriah Deepspawn
(andremarak#hotmail.com)
Ambassador and Envoy, Countess Meara Alhambra
(kcorey#thuntek.com)
General Vaera "Sharpshadow" El-Vanos
Believed to be among the most dangerous warriors of all Malaan, Sharpshadow
once served as the General of the Witchking's Honor Guard. Vaera is
a talented if hot tempered leader. She is extremely strict with her
troops, such that even after the war many of them fearing her wrath
remained in the ranks until a year or more had passed. She is as beautiful
as she is dangerous with fiery red hair and skill in several forms of
combat. Had she not been made the general of Honor Guard, she would
have likley conquered the Chandrian Gladiator competitiions where she
was a favorite. How or when she came to serve the Prince is unknown.
The First College of Magic
Tearence Linder, First Magistar of the
College of Magic (pthorne#wenet.net)
The College of Magic is believed to be a neutral body of highly powerful
wizards. Their reputation as skilled magicians and ruthless seekers
of revenge against any offense follows them. Recently under Magistar
Linder's orders the College has softened its image by aiding peoples
in peril. Still the college defends its own with extreme force. The
College is based on the Isle of Baske just west of Fey Por.
The Unattached
The Witchking Illthaut
Rumored dead, believed immortal, once considered King of Fey Por,
also believed to be a chaotic anarchist, The so-called Witchking is
something of a mystery. He was a force in Fey Por for fifty years until
a year ago. His lieutenents have had such strange forms as a group of
vampires known as the Body, an evil paladin known as Tashkent, the Silk
Mask Wizard's Guild and others. He usually commanded by proxy in the
form of one of his lieutenents or by simulacra. For years, many suspected
he was a myth. He is known to have killed or ruined anyone who tried
to bring order to Fey Por. This mission led him to join the Fey Porian
nationalists against the Uruhrians in the Undeclared War. His Honor
Guard (so named because they were not paid, they served for the "honor")
was one of the most powerful force fielded against the Uruhrians, but
after the armistice and an ill fated attempt to conquer all of Fey Por,
he has remained silent, if he still exists. Many would be glad to learn
of his death, though few would know such things.
INDEX A B
C D E
F G H
I J K
L M N
O P Q
R S T
U,V,W, X,Y,Z
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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J
K
L
M
N
- Navache Prince and General of the Abathian
Armies
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- Orly, Belio Prince and Lord of Castle Orly
- Oroc Clandish of Mersatokah, Lord of Mersey
P
- Paekinor Clandish of AtokahBachti, Clandish
of the Darkeyes, Lord of Bachti
Q
R
S
T
U,V,W
X,Y,Z
- Yerjin King of Abatha and the Resurrected
Lands
- Zanst, Hasarin Marquis of the High Plain,
Lord of Pellgate Castle
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