Category:North by Northwest

Storyline Dates

November 2022 - TBD

NPC Primer

This has been established to provide a quick reference for some notable NPC's that will play some role in the storyline North by Northwest. GM Kenstrom will update this page weekly during the storyline if there are any changes, or as new NPC's are introduced or new information is learned. It's also worth noting that over half of the NPCs listed are brand new or new-ish, so a player does not need to have knowledge of years of previous storylines in order to engage the NPC's and become involved.

Mayor Thadston Andrews

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• From North Hendor, and once appointed by Earl Jovery to command the Imperial Outpost outside of Wehnimer's Landing.
• Has magical kroderine shards imbedded in his arms from when he used kroderine gauntlets to close a portal between Landing and the Bleaklands. The aftermath left him possessed for a time, and now with the ability to absorb/deflect magic with his arms.
• Was once a drunkard, but finally sobered up ages ago after his wife Saraphene and his son Disean left him. Saraphene was later murdered by the witch Raznel, and Disean was warped into an evil Blameless crusader, who now is in a magical stasis within a bane coffin in an unknown location.
• Current Relationship Status: It's Complicated - Had a recent romantic relationship with Casiphia, who later turned out to also be the third incarnation of the vigilante Rone, as well as the masked Mother, who leads the Brotherhood of Rooks.
• Mayor of Wehnimer's Landing.

Casiphia Malatina

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• Cousin of the ex-mayor Chambeli Malatina, who was once kidnapped by Grishom Stone, and was murdered by the orc Thrayzar, while under an enthrallment from Grishom.
• From Mestanir, ran a weapons shop, before coming to Wehnimer's Landing where she eventually fell victim to Prelate Chaston Griffin's enchantments.
• Was once a member of the Wehnimer's Landia Militia and romantically involved with Thadston. Both spent over a year on the road hunting the witch Raznel.
• Was revealed to be the third incarnation of the masked vigilante Rone.
• Was revealed to be the masked leader of the Brotherhood of Rooks, who called herself Mother.
• With her secrets now revealed, Casiphia was pardoned by Mayor Thadston and is the proprietor of the Rusty Cutlass Tavern.

Amos

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• Leader of the Darkstone Bay Consortium
• Originally from Highmount, came to Wehnimer's Landing with claims of bringing prosperity and opportunity to the town.
• Owns the mining operations for baystone, an exclusive gemstone recently discovered near Wehnimer's Landing.
• Was once Steward of the Guilds, but was thrown out by the Town Council in 5122.
• Owns the rights to the essence handpylons, and essence belts sold in Bloodriven.
• Has a trusted group of women operatives within his inner circle known as "The Fireflies."
• Is constructing the new Bazaar in Wehnimer's Landing which will house several new merchant shops.
• Rumored to be connected too, or is in fact, the Knave, a mastermind who waged war in Wehnimer's Landing to try to take control of the criminal factions in town. It was later discovered Stephos DeArchon was the Knave, but many claim he was framed.
• Has runic tattoos on his chest that impart him super strength when activated.
• He and Thadston have a history of violence and hatred between them.

Cordarius Hodges

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• Regional Envoy of Wehnimer's Landing, tasked with representing the town to other places and overseeing political agreements.
• Magister of the Hall of Mages.
• Appointed by Earl Jovery in 5119 to join the Wehnimer's Landing Town Council as the envoy, to help bridge the communication gap between the protectorate of Wehnimer's Landing and the Turamzzyrian Empire.
• Helped oversee the government transition in Wehnimer's Landing that saw changes to both the mayor, town council, and steward roles. His regional envoy position became standalone, no longer part of the town council.
• Was instrumental in helping against Raznel's blight that plagued Wehnimer's Landing and its environs. He created the manafires that burn endlessly near town that help keep the Blight at bay.

Larsya Caulfield

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• Commander of the Imperial Outpost outside of Wehnimer's Landing
• Sister of Breshon Caulfield, the newly crowned Baron of Bourth in 5122.
• Has a golden-brown wolf named Dawn for an animal companion.
• Was once cursed by a poisoned arrow from Raznel's minion, and thrown into a aging spell that almost ended her life. The heroes of Wehnimer's eventually saved her, and broke her curse, returning her back to her youthful age.
• Likes to pretend she's a pirate named the Dread Black Pirate.
• Can speak with the spirits of the Wyrdeep.
• Likes to tease people with a suction-cup bow.

Elidal Dhenin

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• Born in the Barony of Riverwood.
• Old friend of Baron Breshon and Larsya Caulfield.
• Selected by Earl Jovery to become the new ruler of the Barony of Darkstone.
• Has a council of trusted advisers who have traveled with him; Enisius, Iliyaas, Sablo and Aronia.

Lady Aronia

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• Born in the Barony of Talador, before its fall.
• Old friend of Baron Breshon and Elidal Dhenin.
• Member of the Green Sisters, an organization dedicated to Imaera.

Enisius Dhenin

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• Born in the Barony of Riverwood.
• Brother of Elidal Dhenin.
• Magister of the Hall of Mages.
• Created an application for magic users to apply for his Research Team into learning more and experimenting with Darkstone Castle and Melgorehn's Reach.
• Is a master of illusions but socially awkward.

Iliyaas

• Mysterious sylvan woman who is claimed to be a seer and can receive glimpses of the future.
• Brought to the area by Elidal, who originally met her in Riverwood.
• Stays to the forests, will not enter camp or town.

Sablo

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• Once a member of Mensyl's Maurauders in Northern Hendor.
• Nicknamed "Monster" for his brutality and savage tactics when fighting orcs, ogres and giants of the north.
• 2nd choice of Earl Jovery to become the new Commander of the Darkstonian Army.
• Rough around the edges.

Juramis Du'Lasfeur

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• A merchant from Brisker's Cove
• Once worked with Grishom Stone, but later helped the Heroes of Wehnimer's against both Grishom and Barnom Slim.
• Had his business destroyed by Lord Eldurn Winter in 5112.
• Returned to Wehnimer's Landing in 5122, almost a decade later, with his business growing and now associated with Amos and the Darkstone Bay Consortium.

Ardenale

• Displaced Madam of the Honey Mine Brothel in Talador before its fall.

Captain Bodohal

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• Member of the Bluewater Brigade
• Captain of the Shiver
• Currently positioned near Wehnimer's Landing in the Darkstone Bay.
• Searching for a member of his crew who fled service by the name of Tolmis.
• Rumored to have a Magister of the Hall of Mages imprisoned upon his ship.

Octaven

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• Grand Magister of the Hall of Mages.
• Once waged battle against Wehnimer's Landing, only to aid them years later against the Knave and his forces.
• Has in her possession the Talon, an ancient artifact that was corrupted during the creation of the Wizardwaste.
• Resides within the Hendoran Outpost south of Wehnimer's Landing, where she setup shop after the death of Dennet Kestrel.
• Has a sleek white falcon familiar.

Rodnay

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• Was an orphan of the Wellington home in Wehnimer's Landing.
• Abducted by the Ithzir in 5116, along with other orphans, and placed in magical cocoons. He was the only survivor.
• Now appears as a hybrid creation of Human and Ithzir, has demonstrated powerful mental abilities, and aided the people of Wehnimer's Landing on several occassions.
• Was experimented on by the Hall of Mages, but last seen entering a green cocoon within a cavern of Melgorehn's Reach to begin the next step of his evolution.

Gnul

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• Self-proclaimed "King" of Thanatoph.
• United the Mountain Alliance, where creatures of Wehntoph, Sentoph, Thanatoph and Glatoph have rallied under his command to fight the imperials and heroes of Wehnimer's Landing.

Tolmis

• Ex-member of the Bluewater Brigade.
• Fled from Captain Bodohal and has been spotted within Wehnimer's Landing.

Tydina Wiley

Talmaris

Torcadall Bhodhsa

Map

Here are the proposed borders of the new Barony of Darkstone, land now claimed by the Turamzzyrian Empire.

Player Contest - Darkstone Crest

On 12/19/22, a new Player Contest to design the crest of the new Barony of Darkstone was announced! The heraldic crest would need to fit the overall theme of the other imperial crests. Links for examples are below. The crest may include objects, animals or designs, but must also use at least two colors.

Contest Rules

• Contest runs from 12/19/22 to 1/15/23.
• There will be 4 semi-finalists selected. Those designs will go on to have a Grand Prize finalist announced.
• Players may only submit one design.
• Winners will be announced early Feb.
• Entry will be "words/description" not artwork.

Contest Prizes

• All 4 semi-finalists will receive 2 General Alterations by GM Kenstrom.
• The Grand Prize winner will receive the 2 General Alterations, in addition to a T4 Unlocked Handpylon and the custom ancillary title of "Imperial Herald."

The Application

• Submit your design to GS4-Kenstrom@play.net.
• Subject title of "Darkstone Crest Contest - CHARACTER NAME"

Link to Examples

https://gswiki.play.net/Crests_of_the_Turamzzyrian_Empire

North by Northwest: Chapter 2 Prologue