The Treaty of Thronehold

The Last War

A succession war waged after the death of King Jarot in 894 YK (Year of the Kingdom).
The year is now 994, just little over a century after the start of hostilities and a week after the
Mourning that decimated the nation of Cyre. Now the rulers of the remaining nations meet in
Wroat, the capital of Breland, to discuss peace, fearful of the Mourning reoccurring in their own
nations. The Dragonmarked Houses have been the only ones that have profited from the war,
aiding both sides.
Nations
Aundair – large agricultural industry and universities. Emphasis on fashion, strong-headed
people. Used its Phantom Cavalry in the war and while small, is home to many mages.
Breland – large nation filled with woodlands and large metropolises. Are pragmatic and talented
at subterfuge.
Droaam – a new nation ruled by 3 hags, inhabited by monsters. Rose during the War.
Karrnath – under a dictatorship, proud of its martial heritage. Utilized undead armies. Was
inflicted with famine during the war.
Thrane – a theocratic nation under the Church of the Silver Flame. Wants to destroy all undead
and is in debt due to the war. Has managed to seize and hold an Aundairian city, Thaliost.

Rulers
Queen Aurala ir’Wynarn of Aundair – cautious and clever. Losing land due to the treaty and thus
refuses to end the war.
King Boranel ir’Wynarn of Breland – longs for peace between the Five Nations. Weary, old.
Bulwark – Boranel’s personal bodyguard. Steadfast, subservient.
King Kaius ir’Wynarn of Karrnath – wants peace due to how much of the nation has been
decimated by war.
High Cardinal Krozen – once a righteous paladin that has been corrupted by his position.
Believes Karrnath’s methods in warfare were inexcusable.
Jaela Daran, Keeper of the Flame – spiritual leader of the Church of the Silver Flame. A
7-year-old girl with dark skin and grey eyes. Has been targeted by assassins. Wants peace.

Third Party Players

Starrin “The Gorgon” d’Cannith – patriarch of the Cannith family, Mark of Making.
Unemotional and unwavering.
Merrix d’Cannith II – nephew of Starrin. Ambitious, talented artificer.
The King’s Citadel – led by Boranel’s brother, Kor
The Dark Lanterns- intelligence branch, led by Vron (female changeling)
The Shadows- extra secretive, led by Terra
Ashaya d’Lyrandar – half-elven matriarch of the Lyrandar family. Like the storms, is prone to
outbursts and is the opposite of Starrin in this way.
House Deneith – will be serving as bodyguards, humans. Mark of Sentinel
House Phiarlan – Mark of Shadow. Publicly bards, actually spies.
House Thurrani – broke away from Phiarlan. Deals in assassinations. Seeks notoriety.
House Lyrandar – Mark of Storm, made money off of transporting troops and supplies over air
and sea. Was incredibly small before the War, but has gained power since then.

Locations
Wroat- a city bordering the banks of the Howling River that has a castle on a manmade island in
the center of the river, with the Citadel and Brokenblade Keep being there.

Enemies
Assassin (CR 8)
Mastermind (pg. 139 of NPC compendium)
Shadow Rogue (pg. 141) + Shadow
Basic Outline
Houses Cannith and Lyrandar try to keep the war going by influencing the two war-hungry
leaders., so as to spur further innovation and expand their power. Boranel employs the King’s
Shadows to have House Thurrani kill the two patriarchs and matriarchs (they believe this to be
their chance to finally start surpassing House Phiarlan). With the two staunch supporters of
continuing the war dead through accident and tragedy, Boranel hopes it will be enough to sway
the other rulers to end the war. The players will be the rogue agents that shape if this will come
to be and how to respond, whether it be through diplomacy, force, or both.