Hail, from Scher Seffan!

SCHER SEFFAN

BAERMAHR

Maes Baer (May-yes Bay-er): The capital city of the province of Baermahr.

Ugeristaft (Oo-gehr-ih-staft):  

Glimmermount: It is said that great wealth lies in this mountain, but that such wealth is guarded by an especially greedy dragon. An enterprising dwarf has been rumored to be trying to gain access within, and has surrounded the peak with a city.

Chillwaters: A tundra town near an almost constantly iced over river. The town is known for its warm nature and ice skating.

Bausbraeda: Vlaaden (Blah but with a V-den):

Feihrdia (Fair-dee-yah): This town is dominated by the Gegnar family, who still hold animosity towards the Freud family for its betrayal and usurpation.

Lendenstall (Lend-en-stall):

Seal of Lagivos (La-give-os): It is said that this city preserves the seal that has locked away a great and terrible creature. The town talks as if the monster lives beneath the seal in the center of town, but the truth is that the seal is a lock to a door for the demiplane it is imprisoned in.

Shivers:

Kyegri (Ki-eh-gre):

Welsenheim (Well-sen-haim): The home city of the Freund family. They have recently been joined by a Baron of the Hillmount family, and has been the subject of much discussion.

YALLINAN

Aqqiyez (Ah-key-ehz):

Djinnos (Dih-gin-os): The meeting place of the fierce but benevolent Djinni, genies of the air who visit the desert town and grant it supernatural weather in exchange for a place to live and the opportunity to acquire new servants. The town has recently been the subject of some intrigue due to some genie politics.

Leywilds: It was recently discovered that this location was atop the convergence of two ley lines, causing magical energies and the spells that rely on them to be more chaotic and difficult to manipulate here than in other areas. 

Dunefall:

Maes Yalli (May-yes Yahl-e): The capital city of the province of Yallinan.

Jal-Ela (Jal-eh-lah):

Oracle’s Promise: This town is the sight of a powerful Oracle, who lives in one of the caverns hidden under the strange dunes of the Eastern Desert. It is said that those who brave the dungeon to speak to the Oracle can have one question of theirs answered to absolute knowledge. Wisdom’s Fount: Home of the most prestigious university in Scher Seffan, Wisdom’s Fount has focused all of its resources into making sure that the schools is dealt with fairly. 

Byen-Leva (Bien-Leyva)

The Eastern Outpost: The eastern edge of Scher Seffan, bordering Nivkas.

Abos’ Mirage (A-boas): 

UVIKIS

Auvanis Springs (Ow-Vahn-Is):

The Independent Council: An anarchistic town, it has not been bothered by Uvikis and has remained largely autonomous.

Saelicar (Sail-ih-car): 

Greus Feng (Grey-oos Fehng):

Drikva (Dreek-vah): Seedy underbelly. 

Davalshoni (Da-val-show-knee): 

Maes Uvi (May-yes Oo-vee): The capital city of Uvikis.

Dalenshire (Dal-en): A town of old Uvikis, which was much more docile and subservient. 

Roushvria (Roush-vri-uh):

Grumble’s Pass: This town is protected by a giant, and a usually unsavory one at that.

Pariah’s Den: The outcasts of society come to live here.

The Laboratory of Ripiardo

Gnome Alchemist Rallitan Ripiardo

Boggis: Somehow a town exists in this mess.

Harid’s Frontier (Hair-id): 

NARADAR

Port of Gallus (Gal-us):

Mhageik’s Shrine (Mah-gkeek): A temple community dedicated to the majesty of Mhageik.

Egris Harbor (E-grihs): 

Azza Gornen (Aa-za Gore-nen): A lovely artistic town.

Tunevaum (Two-Neh-Vam):

The House of the Court

Squire Eldris Bradshawe

Brenda, the Halfling Receptionist

Brem Ivus, Tolid Malvis, Robert, Tabitha, Geoffrey

Maes Nara (May-yes Nar-rah): The capital city of Naradar. 

Gran Collectio: Lots of strange animals here.

The Oriber (Or-ih-bear): 

Glen Post: 

The Basin: 

New Salvan (Sal-vahn):

[E.] Malivaldi: This town believes itself to be the instantiation of a legend. 

[W.] Malivaldi: This town believes itself to be the instantiation of a legend. 

LIADON

Marina of the West: 

Cacklehold: Basically, this town is ruled by hags, and no one has done anything about it.

Ponside (Pawn-side): 

Freneuis (Fray-new-ees):

Gladetower: A spellcaster of immense power watches over all from up here.

Meriv (Mare-riv):

Ward of the Planes: A portal exists here that connects to other planes.

Jeyeshaav (Jay-es-shahv): 

Senvir Hollow (Sehn-veer): 

Bur’etag (Burr-eh-taag): 

Maes Lia (May-yes Lie-ah): The capital city of Liadon 

First Seed: This is said to be the location of the first forest in the area.

Zunalis (Zoo-nahl-is): 

Palmera’s Rest (Pahl-mare-a): 

Kalais (Ka-lie-ees): 

VIREHPREB

Frostedge: 

Shvirfenes (Sh-veer-fehn-es): 

The Ivory Citadel: Where all the training happens.

Ironlock: Where all the prisoners go.

Pebble Shore: 

Maes Vireh (May-yes Veer-eh): The capital city of Virehpreb.

Steadfast: What protects most of Virehpreb from Tasnoye

Allwheel Sanctuary: Where worships the Allwheelers (universalists)

Quinis Wharf (Kin-es):

Yivir (Yih-veer): 

Julais (Jew-lie-es):

Shelembis (Shell-em-bes):

Kuritis (Ku-ree-tes):

EP 1: Finding Frumpy Snickering Goldie Spidermingler: A hag informant for the organization, she gives the party the knowledge of the Royal Sifting Ground’s after Reed Goodbarrel discovers her. She exchanged this information for the party’s recovering of her dearest Frumpy, but she gave it to them in a seemingly blank note. Middie the Spectator: The tour guide, concierge and guard of Midhicor’s lair. The party played on his insecurities and convinced him to usurp the authority of Midhicor and become Midhicor Prime.  Brem Ivus: A slave captured by Midhicor and forced to serve him. The party saved him from the lair by telling Middie to free him as a sign of power. He was followed by Robert, Geoffrey, and Tabitha.  Tolid Malvis: A man who wished to find his friend (Nosey) who wandered into Midhicor’s lair, he convinced Midhicor he was a sculptor and that he wished to make a sculpture in Midhicor’s honor. 

If you complete this form before the start of the next game, I will grant you a point of Inspiration. If you have inspiration, you can expend it when you make an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check. Spending your inspiration gives you advantage on that roll. 

1. Every (good) story has a high point. What was this session’s high point? What feeling did you get from this high point [The high part is the part of the movie that you gush with your friends over]? 2. Every story has a low point. What was this session’s low point? What feeling did you get from this low point [A low point is--at best--a necessary but forgettable part and--at worst--a grueling or boring part]? 3. What percentage of the time were you having fun? What percentage of the time felt neutral? What percentage of the time were you bored or not having fun?

4. What story questions do you want to be answered? That is, what part of the story motivates you to keep playing?  5. What do you want to work on in terms of your character? Do you want to highlight a trait, explore their background, build relationships, make stronger choices, become more useful, roleplay better/differently, etc.? Is there a way that I can help you with that? 

Asigar Hillmount (Dinta, Ka, Song) Analynn Trygarre (Josephus, Nina, Arnon) Tez (Mikrom, Tiefling, Backup) Zyt (Midgoth, Isai, Backup) Josephus Krumb: ugly, dumb, charismatic, good at painting, speaks loudly, rude in interaction, pain avoidance, drawn to a mountain behind his house where he likes to paint, protective of colleagues, phobia (new moons), antagonistic relationship (with Analynn), half-elf Nina d’Alene:  Arnon (the Mighty):  halfling, braided beard, strength, foolish, drink everyone under the table, frequently use the wrong words, arrogant, domination, want to be the best in a fight, powerful  uncle who hates him and exiled him, friendly, barbarian, motto: "big things come in little packages"  (with Analynn) Song Ghibli:  Song Ghibli - Human - Has a nervous eye twitch - High Wisdom - Low Constitution - Great With Children - Makes Constant Jokes or Puns - Honest - Self Sacrifice - Loyal to an Employer - Has a powerful enemy - Unknown relationship (with Asigar) Dinta Obara: Religious Chaplain of the Organization file:///C:/Users/Alain%20Julian%20Leon/Downloads/BardicNCathardic_1844038%20(1).pdf Ka Pale Nui:  Ka Pale Nui - Half-Orc - Braided Beard and Hair - High Dexterity - Low Wisdom - Skilled Actor and Master of Disguise - Very Low Voice - Irritable - Tradition - Out for Revenge - Phobia of High Pitches - Ambiguous (with Asigar) Mikrom Elivas: associate is a human missing pinky and ring finger on left hand high intellect low constitution unbelievably lucky singing humming or whistiling quietly Argumentitive Oriented to Fairness protective of a sentimental keepsake decadent pleasures friendly relationship (with Tez), one of the first humans to see Tez and introduce her to the world.  Midgoth of the Mumbling Cave Clan:  A Tabaxi named migdoth who is always hunched over with high constitution. He has a low strength. He is an expert dart thrower and rock skipper. Prone to predictions of doom. Ponderus in interaction. Ideal people oriented. protective of a sentimental keepsake. protective of a valuable item. flaw, foolhardy sense of bravery. Antagonistic (with Zyt), but his fence and contact Isai Mie: Human. unusual skin color, high dexterity, low strength. great at dragon poker, paces when nervous. hot tempered. moderation focused. out for revenge. Prone to rage. Ambiguous relationship (with Zyt) Riolviak Karsega:  tiefling Has pronounced scar HIgh intellect Weak Charasmia knows thievescant Speaks Loudly rude Honor Protective of close family members possess forbidden lore Ambiguous relationship (with Tez)

by Pangirgu Ozzel, halfling professor of history in (somewhere in Yallinan)

OUTLINE:  - Before Grenassus - The Reign of Grenassus - The Lawless Age (or the Age of the Empty Throne) - Current Events (the Bid for Leadership)

Begin with a joke. 

Summarize period before Grenassus’ rule. 

Read below: “Grenassus’ rule begins in the (search Glemig’s Guide to Scher Seffan for exact date). Grenassus is not considered much in terms of leadership. His temper was too hot to be a good king and too incompetent to be a bad one.” Strike out or soften that last bit if there are a couple nationalistic Naradarans in your class. 

If the class isn’t interested, draw them in with the Lich Conspiracy. Ask if they think the theory is even viable, allow some debate to wake them up. If they are not willing to entertain it, mention Grenassus’ son. 

“Grenassus did not pass on his dynasty because he had no heir to succeed the throne. Due to the lack of an heir apparent, the six houses arose and nearly threatened each other with war. However, unwilling to display strife (Scher Seffan has always been suspicious of its neighbors and their desire for its lands), they agreed to put off the issue of the next heir to the throne. They put it off for a very long time.”

Discuss the “Lawless Age,” or the Age of the Empty Throne, that is taking place during this time. Liadonians will not be happy with the term “Lawless Age,” so be careful. 

HOUSE VIREHPREB, “Unity is Power.”

The house of defenders, though they have begun to hate it. The owners of the largest tract of land have been primarily charged with defending it against the advancements of those savages Tasnoye allows to live at the edges of their borders. The other houses have failed to consistently pay their defense tax funds as was promised, and so Virehpreb seeks to establish military control. At their best, they are disciplined, decisive, and magnificent. At their worst, they are vindictive, cruel, and calculating.

HOUSE UVIKIS, “Strike First, Strike Often.”

The smaller races have always struggled against the taller races. Though some remain content to pass underneath without a second glance, the halflings and gnomes that make up this house will no longer tolerate such behavior. Most interestingly, they have been welcoming to typically outcast races such as half-orcs and gnolls. At their best, they are accepting, inviting, and democratic. At their worst, they are vengeful, irrational, and assumptive.

HOUSE NARADAR, “First among Equals.”

They are the self-appointed keepers of the Empty Throne. Unwilling to let the traditions of Scher Seffan perish, the Naradars await a monarch to return to them, especially given the strife that has struck the Seffanians in recent times. At their best, they are reverent, dutiful, and resourceful. At their worst, they are gripers, pessimistic, and obsessed. 

HOUSE LIADON, “The Cycle never Falters.”

The oldest house, and the one with the first claim to rulership in Scher Seffan. A house of the older races, such as elves and a smattering of dwarves not in House Baermahr, they have seen the younger races act foolishly long enough. Now, they desire their throne back. At their best, they are wise, understanding, and instructive. At their worst, they are posh, patronizing, and unintelligible. 

HOUSE BAERMAHR, “Strength under Pressure.”

Wealth is the hallmark of this house. Baermahr has a host of dwarves within its ranks, and they have put their industriousness to good work as they cultivate the fruits of the caverns and mountains about them. At their best, they are efficient, industrial, and beautiful. At their worst, they are self-serving, cold, and garrish. 

HOUSE YALLINAN, “Wisdom requires Prudence.”

Type of governance: Meritorious republican epistocracy. Those who have completed one of the rigorous programs at a Yallinani university are granted the right to vote and be considered for appointment. The Chancellor, who represents the interests of Yallinan to the rest of Scher Seffan, is voted in by the Council. The Council has representatives from each of the cities of Yallinan, who are voted in by those eligible in their respective cities. Each Council Representative appoints a marquis or marquess to rule over the towns of that city, and the marquis/marquess can either appoint village reeves or have the villages vote them in.

Ruler: The Chancellor of House Yallinan is Norlannan Papqat, a gnome in his middle years who is best known for his studies of ancient artifacts and ancient political history of Scher Seffan. Chancellor Papqat some how weaves gnomish stereotypes with rhetorical mastery and political prowress. It is said that Yallinan is happy with the Chancellor because his advocacy allows the House of Scholars to undergo their work.