Category: In Recent Years

In Recent Years: Elsewhere in Gethra

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Year 1478

On the eve of 1478, an ominous man steps off the riverboat and into Rema, the capital of Numa’nakres. Though Nerediil laments what has happened to him, he dismisses such thoughts as being akin to those of Virn. He eyes the Iron Palace in the heart of the city, he is instead drawn to the celebratory sounds of those celebrating the Raderan New Year. He tails a couple of girls from a drinking hall, but is stopped by the guards before he can act against them. The guards see his fangs and claws before he tears them limb from limb with unexpected strength. He resolves that, though his target is in the Iron Palace, he can have some fun in the streets first. Continue reading In Recent Years: Elsewhere in Gethra

In Recent Years: Zanna

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Year 1479

From her throne at the Eye of Maga, Queen Zanna the Just rules her city and the villages in the surrounding region. She is counselled by many: Rel, her advisor; Pralla, the chief Priestess of Maga; Whiteleaf, a foreign ambassador from Tal’lashar; and Sergeant Kieb of the Crimson Highway. When an ambassador from the southern harbour of Varravar seeks out Zanna’s help with their ailing High Priest, Zanna refuses. The Eye of Maga—the namesake lake where the goddess Maga offers her miraculous healing gifts—is not to be tainted by someone such as the scheming leader of far-away Varravar. Continue reading In Recent Years: Zanna

In Recent Years: Vaenuth

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Year 1478

Caravaneer Vaenuth is a fierce woman, biting in her ambitions and her appearance. A foreigner to the lands of Numa’nakres, Vae has proven herself among her peers. Nonetheless, she draws looks for her differing skin colour, her enveloping tattoos, her bold hair style and the weapons she bears. Her exterior is sharp to protect her from her past—a child slave sold to a brothel in Bellasa, on the Great Isle. On her back, she bears the brandmark of a slave—as well as a lionhead brand she gave herself in reclamation. Continue reading In Recent Years: Vaenuth

In Recent Years: Therelin

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Year 1480

Though originally from the small town of Portram, Therelin of Keth prepares to depart Keth City and the tutelage of Master Myandin. From Keth, Therelin sails to nearby Kedar Port, the best place to catch a ship into the broader lands of Gethra. He practices his magic as they sail, and studies geography and science from the tomes he has brought. Continue reading In Recent Years: Therelin

In Recent Years: Renado

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Year 1478

Renado, son of Gharo, sets out from Kedar Port after securing an arms deal for his smuggled goods—though not the deal he had expected to make. The voyage home to Sheld is normally a safer one, but a hurricane bears down on the Vanci Dispatch—named for Ren’s uncle Vanci—forcing the smuggler vessel to seek shelter. The only island within their reach is the strange Isle of Dusk, where sailors dare not venture. As they hide aboard this ship as near to the Isle as they dare, they spot movement on the shore. Moments later, the Dispatch vanishes—crew and all. Continue reading In Recent Years: Renado

In Recent Years: Raya

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Year 1478

Working as a hunter in the village of Olston, Raya Ganner watches as more and more refugees arrive, displaced by civil unrest in Ith and revolution in distant Elpan. The young woman asks her friend on the town Council how she can help and soon she joins a group being sent to the nearest city, Vagren, in search of aid. In Vagren, she witnesses the dangers of the slave trade and befriends a tavern stable boy named Benn. Additionally, she is able to persuade two magicians—Viker and Lotha—to assist Olston with their contacts and their supernatural abilities. Continue reading In Recent Years: Raya

In Recent Years: Neeko

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Year 1480

Neeko and his assistant Pais’ca live for a time with the Cani, a primitive tribe living in the jungles of the Elder Coast. Neeko, an alchemical researcher by profession, is fascinated to learn of the Cani’s kibroot, a natural root that, when added to food, somehow enhances the body’s ability to derive nutrients from the food. Using kibroot, the Cani—and Neeko—are able to eat only a fraction of what would normally be required, while still remaining healthy. Continue reading In Recent Years: Neeko

In Recent Years: Lerran

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Year 1478

When Lerran’s brother, Renado, does not return from his smuggling voyage to Bellasa and Kedar Port, Lerran sets sail from Sheld to find him. Lerran is the eldest son of the crime lord Gharo—as such he is near enough to a prince of Sheld. Lerran’s wife, Tassina, bids him safe travel as Lerran and his guards search for Ren. Continue reading In Recent Years: Lerran

In Recent Year: Farek

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Year 1479

Lord Farek Gallendris spends his days working on administration for his sister’s rule of the city of Soros and the great Bank of the Old Empire of Noress and his nights partying in taverns with beautiful women. But Farek longs for more—enjoying the sight of ships sailing out across Raider’s Bay more than the blurry embrace of ale and arms. When approached by an old man claiming to be a magician, Farek initially laughs at the prophesy the man offers him—a prophesy to save his life. But, as his daily routine resumes, Farek realizes that, whether the prophesy of his impending fate is true or not, he wants to take his life into his own hands for once. He seeks out the old man to hear him out. Continue reading In Recent Year: Farek

In Recent Years: East Storm Company

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Year 1481

In Eastpoint, an independent city state on the edge of East Radregar, the East Storm Company works for hire by the highest bidder. From their veritable castle, the Storm Fort, the mercenaries of the Company ply their trade locally and abroad, in the form of ships, swords, and sorcery. Their reach can be felt in a number of ways, among them… Continue reading In Recent Years: East Storm Company