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 Editorial
A t the launch of a new periodical, this is a great
time to look back and reflect on how we came
to this point. Specifically, how did these three guys,
Darrin Drader, Robert Blezard, and Patric L. Rogers,
associated with Endless Vistas Publishing come to be
here, and where are we going in the future? And why
did we decide to go with a periodical?
Back in 2000, at the advent of the D20 license and
the OGL, there was a little company I helped found,
called Dark Portal Games (hereby known as DPG).
The other founding member was Tony Bounds.
Probably the most notable thing about DPG was that
it was (to the best of my knowledge) the first com-
mercial RPG publisher whose business model was to
create gaming content and release it digitally online.
Our slogan was “You supply the paper, we supply
the adventure.” DPG managed to release three ad-
ventures and one sourcebook, the most impressive of
which was and adventure called White Robes, Black
Hearts, Enigma of the Arcanexus (known internally
as WR1); the first of a trilogy of adventures associ-
ated with a campaign setting called Arekoz. The oth-
er adventures were called Dead Fire, and Entombed
with the Pharoahs. The sourcebook was a free release
called Gateway: City of Living Waters. Sadly, WR2
and WR3 were written but never released to the pub-
lic.
While we were working on WR1, I felt we needed
additional help making WR1 bigger, better, and more
complete, so I approached Robert Blezard about do-
ing some freelance adventure design work for us.
Robert and I went back a few years due to the fact
that we had both run websites dedicated to our re-
spective campaign settings. Robert did an outstand-
ing job developing his own portion of the adventure,
and really helped us get that adventure up to the size
we wanted and released on our desired timetable.
At roughly the same time, Patric and I were friends
through a short-lived gaming group, and he had ex-
pressed an interest in helping DPG. At that early
date, none of us involved with DPG really had any
clue what we were doing, and we certainly needed
any help we could get, so I was happy to rope Patric
in. He brought creativity and organization that really
helped the company move forward.
Without getting into all the reasons for the ultimate
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failure of DPG, I will say that I began working for
WotC, both as a regular employee, and as an RPG
freelancer. I was also getting regular work with Bas-
tion Press on the Oathbound setting, as well as prod-
ucts for a variety of other publishers. While I was
engaging in these activities, DPG was slowly trudg-
ing along, trying to come up with a business model
that worked for it. The fact is that by today’s stan-
dards, WR1 sold exceptionally well. Unfortunately,
it didn’t sell well enough to cover costs, let alone
be profitable. It was, after all, a digital product in a
new and untested market. To try and save our shirts,
we turned to print, and Osseum Entertainment was
tapped for distribution. After a certain amount of in-
ternal issues, I exited the company, and Patric more
or less took over the slack that I left, becoming inte-
gral to their operations. Sadly, there were scant few
products to come, but the truckload of unpublished
material he created for the company is impressive.
Fast forward to 2015, and the fifth edition of the
world’s most popular fantasy roleplaying game is
out. I had actually been working mostly in fiction for
the past several years, but I’d been toying with some
RPG material for a few months. Robert, rather out
of the blue, sent an email expressing an interest in
reviving DPG. I was interested, as was Patric. Sadly,
Tony and the other people associated with DPG had
long since moved away from RPG publishing, so
any sort of an Arekoz revival was off the table. That
didn’t mean we couldn’t produce something new.
And so we have.
In 2015, we know a number of things about the
indie RPG market and online publishing that we re-
ally didn’t have a clue about back in 2000. While
we would love to produce big, long, epic length
products like the ones you’ll find on the shelves of
your local game store, the fact is that it’s very diffi-
cult to survive in the electronic marketplace on such
products. Instead, what tends to sell well are smaller,
lower priced, products, produced on a small budget.
Of course, the higher the production value you can
achieve, the better it’s likely to do, but those produc-
tion values are typically achieved in sweat equity.
Knowing what we know about the marketplace,
Endless Vistas Publishing (EVP) was born. The three
of us soon partnered with Charles Rice, founder of
 Apocalypse Games (formerly of RPG Objects and
Vigilance Press), and we now have a stable business
platform from which to operate.
This all brings us to The Spire, a publication de-
signed for the fifth edition of the world’s most popular
fantasy RPG, and Pathfinder, and you’ll find an edito-
rial in Issue #1 all about it. EVP intends not only to
bring you The Spire, but also a number of other stand-
alone RPG products. While I can’t go into the nature
of those at the moment, mainly because their release
lies some time off in the distant future, I can say that
The Spire is central to one arm of our publishing ef-
forts.
The other arm is fiction. In the future, look for titles
such as The Pearls of Atlantis, the sequel to Echoes of
Olympus, a line of stories and books tied to the Reign
of Discordia space opera setting (a property I wrote
and was previously published by Gunmetal Games,
which has reverted to us), and the forthcoming Win-
ter’s Stone setting.
We’re very excited about this new beginning for us,
and we hope you are too. To this end, issues #0 and #1
will be made available for free. After that we intend
to make future issues available for sale at a very rea-
sonable price. You will also have the opportunity to
sign up to become a subscriber through Patreon, and
receive a discount on future purchases.
Now that we’ve gotten introductions out of the way,
it’s time to get on with this issue. In it, we introduce
the Winter’s Stone setting (in the broadest terms, of
course), and the City of Arendan, the site of our first
multi-adventure campaign.
— Darrin

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 Introduction to the Winter’s
Stone Setting

T he fact that you are reading this means that you

have found your way to the Winter’s Stone set-
ting, whether by way of an adventure in The Spire
magazine, through your gaming group, or because you
happened to see this supplement and decided to check
it out. In any event, welcome. Here, you will get a very
brief overview of the setting, particularly Arendan, a
city that fell to ruins a hundred years ago and is now
a place of adventure as the crown of Kyrinid attempts
to retake the city.
Winter’s Stone is a new campaign world. It is geared
toward old school players and philosophies, made to
fit well with the OSR (Old School Renaissance) games
available now, while maintaining its own original feel.
To help establish this feel, the setting’s gods are divid-
ed into three pantheons, which are often at odds, if not
openly antagonistic toward one another. The first is the
Dodekatheon, or the gods worshiped by the Greeks.
Cast aside on Earth, they left that world and came to
a place where they could recapture their power, glory,
and majesty. The second pantheon is Lovecraftian in
nature, and will be the subject of future ventures into
the world. The third pantheon is made up of gods na-
tive to the world, all (or so people believe) of which
began their existences as mortals and then ascended to
godhood through deeds, power, and worship.
The world encompasses eight continents, all of
which are linked through trade, war, or magic. Andro-
sa: The Shattered Empire, is a portion of the continent
Erianydd, and the focus of the current campaign.
Two world elements make the Winter’s Stone set-
ting unique:
Winter Stones: These are powerful magic stones
that are mined in the southernmost continent. Bluish
white in color, and freezing to the touch, each holds
vast magical power that is extremely useful to those
who possess them. When an individual acquires a
stone, she must attune it to herself, and in doing so,
chooses the power she wishes it to bestow. The stones
can make an individual stop aging, effectively becom-
ing immortal, increase one’s magical potential, add to
their combat prowess, make one more charismatic, or
a host of other powers. One stone is good for only one
effect, though an individual can possess more than one
stone, attune them, and select different powers. These
stones are so rare and valuable that they can be used as
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currency between kingdoms. Player characters might
never encounter a single one in their careers. Those
on the southern arctic continent keep some for them-
selves to create small pockets of lush farmland and
heat for their cities amid the frozen wasteland where
the stones are mined.
Ley Lines: Ley lines are thought to be the arcane
skeleton upon which the world was created. Magic
is augmented along these lines, and the points where
they intersect are incredibly powerful. This power is
harnessed by grand cities are built up around them in
the shape of massive runes. Those who control those
cities and the magic concentrated there have powers
far beyond the imaginations of ordinary people.
Androsa: The Shattered
Empire
A ndrosa was the most recent powerful empire, and
its fall just under a hundred years ago sent shock
waves throughout the world. Today, the territory that
belonged to the former empire is divided up among
several kingdoms and geographical territories, which
often find themselves in conflict with one another.
These kingdoms are as follows: the Abodaria Scab-
lands, the Burning Heights, the Drewilan Protectorate,
the Fertile Fields, the Kingdom of Kyrinid, the King-
dom of the Opulent Crown, the Kingdom of Parsethia,
Legovia, the Truwan Reach, and Yoreg. Retaking Ar-
endan is set in Kyrinid, though information about the
other kingdoms will be made available in due time.
Background
T he Androsan Empire dominated the Eastern Eri-
anydd continent for six hundred years, between
the year 00 NR (New Reckoning) to 623 NR (Since its
fall, the timeline has returned to AB, which means Af-
ter the Break; the current year being 1500 AB). Prior
to that, Androsa had been a collection of warring king-
doms, but they were pulled together into a single po-
litical entity under the rule of King Winlor of Kyrinid.
United under a popular leader, and benefiting from an
economic boom, their armies spread across the lands,
 conquering all who opposed them. Ultimately their
march came to a halt when communication problems
resulting from the vast distances involved within the
growing empire’s infrastructure began to taking a toll.
With stable borders established, the empire began a
long-lived reign and period of peace that secured their
place in history.
The Androsan Empire is remembered as a place that
treated its citizens as equals, providing them with laws
that protected their freedoms and their right to liberty
and prosperity, so long as it didn’t come at the expense
of the ruling family’s magnificence. Over the course
of the empire’s rule, grand monuments were erected
throughout, which included enormous lifelike statues
honoring kings, gods, and philosophers, as well as
spacious and opulent public buildings, grand temples,
and other magnificent works of art. Many of these
monuments are still intact and can be seen in most
cities, particularly Winlor, Sardokin, and Adresa. In
many other cases, such monuments, public buildings,
crypts, and other remnants of the empire lie in ruins.
The Androsan Empire began to decline in 550 NR,
after failing to put down a resistance movement to the
west. Lands once firmly under its control were bol-
stered by foreign influences who sought to free sec-
tions of the empire in an effort to expand their own
influence. Although the empire fielded an army to put
down the revolt, they found the opposition far stron-
ger than they had estimated, and their armies were de-
feated and slain to the last man. Over the next twenty
years, the empire’s borders shrunk down to the region
now known as Androsa. The final blow came when
Emperor Torberina died without an heir, sparking the
individual regions to fracture and fight one another for
dominance. Clashes over borders still continue, but
the various kingdoms and territories have been mostly
stable for the past fifty years. Today, the various king-
doms engage in often shifting alliances, and war be-
tween them is all too common. The largest powers are
the Kingdom of Kyrinid along the coast, and the in-
land Kingdom of the Opulent Crown. Many fear that
either of these could become too powerful one day, so
the lesser kingdoms often come together to keep both
of them from advancing their interests abroad.
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The Unincorporated
Territories
Androsa is broken up into kingdoms and unincorpo-
rated territories, some of which are are bound by cul-
ture and ethnic heritage, but little else. The Kingdom
of Kyrinid was the place where the empire began, and
as such, most resembles the empire of old. The King-
dom of Parsethia is sometimes allied with and at other
times allied against Kyrinid, depending on the shifting
political climate. Although it boasts several port cities,
the population and economic power of Parsethia will
never be great enough to truly compete with Kyrinid.
Parsethia has also come under the control of a noble
family that is said to have serpent blood.
The Drewilan Protectorate is a semi-autonomous
kingdom ruled by Prince Bander of Kyrinid. Many in
Kyrinid consider it part of their kingdom, though the
prince has fallen out with his family and now main-
tains few official ties with his homeland. Instead, he
often defies Kyrinid’s wishes, and even goes so far as
to participate in alliances against his homeland when
their interests conflict. Technically, the bond to Kyri-
nid hasn’t been officially severed so it is still a protec-
torate, though many within its borders seek to estab-
lish it as its own sovereign territory.
The Kingdom of the Opulent Crown is a land of
hearty people such as farmers, loggers, and laborers.
They tend to be physically stronger than most of their
neighbors, and they have a very practical attitude to-
ward life. This has served them well, allowing them to
become one of the great economical forces in Adrosa,
despite its relatively small number of cities. The capi-
tal, Sardokin, however, is the second most populated
city in all of Androsa. There, the former splendor of
the empire is alive and well, and they claim to have
been the backbone of imperial society.
Yoreg is a land ruled by half-orcs, and contains an
enormous demi-human population. Despite this, hu-
man cities exist there, and it interacts with other king-
doms as civilized equals. Many consider its people
barbarians, though traders and envoys do regular busi-
ness with them.
 Unaligned Regions
T he following are regions containing unaligned
settlements: The Abodaria Scablands, The Burn-
ing Heights, The Fertile Fields, Legovia, and The Tru-
wan Reach.
The Fertile Fields is a land primarily consisting of
farmlands. Most of its population lives in the coun-
tryside, though it does contain a few small cities. The
Truwan Reach is a harsh land of grassy plains and
hills. Its population consists of farmers, barbarians,
and other hearty souls who seek the openness of this
environment to the more heavily settled inlands. The
Burning Heights is the political entity existing around
the northern section of the Rondarian Mountains. This
region is known for its three active volcanoes, as well
as several dwarven, Night Elf, and small mining com-
munities. It provides most of the metals, precious and
otherwise, to the Androsan region, making it both re-
mote and vital. Legovia is known as the land of mists.
Sparsely settled, it is known as a place where the dead
walk, terrors abound, and its people are overly super-
stitious. It is said that there is a strange kinship be-
tween the creatures that walk the land and the people
who live there. The Abodaria Scablands is a sandy re-
gion with a sparse population that’s adept at surviving
in the harsh conditions here. It is also the home of the
mysterious Blight Witch, who is said to be the true
ruler of the region.
Burning Heights is the political entity existing
around the northern section of the Rondarian Moun-
tains. This region is known for its three active volca-
noes, as well as several dwarven, Night Elf, and small
mining communities. It provides most of the metals,
precious and otherwise, to the Androsan region, mak-
ing it both remote and vital. Legovia is known as the
land of mists. Sparsely settled, it is known as a place
where the dead walk, terrors abound, and its people
are overly superstitious. It is said that there is a strange
kinship between the creatures that walk the land and
the people who live there. The Abodaria Scablands is
a sandy region with a sparse population that’s adept
at surviving in the harsh conditions here. It is also the
home of the mysterious Blight Witch, who is said to
be the true ruler of the region.
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History
T he city of Arendan, once a prosperous city in the An-
drosan Empire, fell to a massive invasion of mon-
sters in 1428 AB. At the time, the kingdom was in chaos
as various factions vied for control, and though the loss
of the city was mourned as refugees fled to the surround-
ing regions, no efforts were made to retake the city.
For the vast majority of the time since, the city
seemed to lie dormant. Most people avoided the re-
gion, knowing that to enter it was to invite attack by
the hostile denizens now inhabiting it. This changed
ten years ago when the monsters from the city became
openly hostile to the surrounding communities. Hob-
goblin and orc troops established a five-mile perim-
eter around the ruined city and attacked everyone who
happened into that territory. In addition to that, orga-
nized attacks against the surrounding towns of Hills-
meet and Malib began to occur. While casualties were
typically low, it became apparent that these aggres-
sions were focused on acquiring food and supplies.
King Medanes Winlor began to worry that dark forc-
es were amassing within the ruins and decided that it
was appropriate to attempt to retake the city. He com-
mitted his armies, and they quickly fought their way
to the city gates. After a siege that lasted four months,
the army forced their way through the gates. Once in-
side, they discovered that the portion of the city known
as the Western Annex had been abandoned. The army
assumed control over this portion of the city, but push-
ing farther into the the city proved impossible. The
monsters holding that region were simply too well en-
trenched, and they were prepared to fight with every-
thing they had to hold onto it. Despite this, the king’s
forces did manage to capture the walls around the west-
ern portion of the city, and the gate to the uncivilized
portion of the city. Barricades were erected on the bat-
tlements to keep the monsters on their side of the city.
The Western Annex was renamed New Arendan,
and a stalemate between the two armies ensued. The
wall and gate separating the two sections of the city
was later taken and held by the Kyrinid soldiers, but
just beyond the gate, the races of chaos continue to
hold sway. With the forces the king has allocated to
maintaining order within New Arendan and keep-
ing it safe from attack from the hostile forces, there
 were no resources available to storm the remainder
of the city without pulling troops from other regions,
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T
which would leave the kingdom vulnerable to attack.
he city of Arendan was initially overrun by an
King Winlor still intends to rebuild Arendan, not just
army of orcs and goblins, who just happened to
as a military outpost, but as the city it once was. To this
catch the city when it was poorly defended due to the
end, he put out word that he would not collect taxes from
instability within the kingdom during the fall of the
any citizens who moved to the city. In little time, scores
Androsan empire. After the city’s surviving inhabit-
of intrepid and rugged individuals flocked to the city.
ants fled, the goblin and orc leaders soon fell to in-
Some were there to simply live tax free, some were there
fighting. Their alliance fractured, and it seemed a mat-
because their families were originally from the city and
ter of time before the humans would come to retake
they sought to retake their old homes, and others were
Arendan. But they weren’t the only ones with an inter-
there because they’d worn out their welcome where they
est in the city.
were from and wanted a fresh start. In the end, a collec-
The five individuals, who would one day form the
tion of townsfolk roughly 5,000 strong came together.
Crimson Council, watched the city’s fall with inter-
The new city needed leadership quickly, and the king
est. The most powerful villains in Kyrinid, the five
didn’t feel it appropriate to leave it under the control of
agreed to meet to discuss the fate of Arendan, and its
a military commander. At court, one nobleman was se-
potential usefulness. Ultimately, they concluded that
lected. Duke Heridotus, an ambitious and power hungry
working together presented them with an opportunity
individual angered the king when he cemented a trade
to increase their power and their holdings. And thus, a
agreement between the other nobles that would have put
plot was hatched and the Crimson Council was born.
enough gold in his pockets to challenge the king for rul-
The members of the Crimson Council came in the
ership of the Kyrinid. In addition to the possible finan-
night to Arendan, easily overwhelming the goblins
cial threat, the king had heard whispers that the duke had
and orcs holding the city. Rather than eliminate them
designs on capturing the throne. King Winlor responded
all, the five quickly rounded up the leaders and pro-
by stripping the duke of the city of Dralin, and instead
posed a plan intended to help them better hold the
gave him control over Arendan, where he expected
city. When an orc chieftain balked, the blue dragon,
him to reside, at least until the city had been retaken.
Daganth, devoured him and two of his guards while
the necromancer, Mallungur, surrounded the remain-
Of course, since taxes couldn’t be collected from the
ing holdouts with his undead followers. The chieftains
people of Arendan, that meant Duke Heridotus and
promptly reconsidered their options and agreed to the
his kin were unable to accumulate more wealth, at
council’s leadership.
least without becoming a glorified merchant fam-
Taking Arendan for themselves was merely the first
ily. Feeling the sting of his punishment, the Duke set
part of the council’s design. Their next step was to
about ruling the city to the best of his ability. While
hold the city, defend it from anyone who would try
it was a far cry from his former power within the
to drive them out, and grow their forces. Over time,
kingdom, it allowed him to retain his title, which
the goblins and orcs increased in number dramatically
meant that he and his family could rise again one day.
simply by reproducing normally, and by thriving due
Shortly after the dust settled, the king issued a chal-
to the fact that they didn’t have to face the many dan-
lenge to all would-be heroes to help retake the remainder
gers of the wilds. Some creatures, such as the ogres
of the city. Some adventurers flocked to the city, though
and hobgoblins, learned of this powerful new alliance,
the creatures from the other side of the wall seemed to
and came to the city on their own, hoping to benefit by
know who had heeded the call, and have thus far man-
joining the cause. Other allies had to be recruited, cap-
aged to capture and kill all who have tried to execute
tured, or enslaved, and they came to the city at a much
the commissions given to them from the Duke’s office.
slower pace. Weak expeditions by the civilized races
were quickly and soundly defeated, and over time Ky-
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More recently, the council deemed the time to ad-
vance their plan was drawing near. The city was filled
with all manner of monsters under their control, and
they drafted battle plans to use them to take the larg-
est cities of the kingdom. They began patrolling the
region’s surrounding Arendan, asserting their control
over it, and they began raiding the neighboring towns for
goods and supplies to outfit an army. Meanwhile, gob-
lins marched on Hillsmeet during the king’s annual tour
and managed to steal the winter’s stone bound to him.
The Crimson Council, bolstered by their recent suc-
cess, now eyes the entirety of Kyrinid and beyond.
Daganth
Daganth is an adult blue dragon who has been a pres-
ence in Kyrinid for centuries, though few outside of
the Crimson Council are aware of this. Due to his un-
bridled lust for power over riches, an uncharacteristic
trait for a blue, the elders of the Draconic Compact
recognized that he was overly adept at playing poli-
tics, and they decided he was a threat to them. Believ-
ing the human lands to be a place rife with opportuni-
ty, he arrived in what was then the Androsan Empire.
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There he took the form of a human and established the
alternate identity of the wizard, Phosimo.
As a human, Daganth invested a sizable portion of
his hoard to have a wizard’s tower erected in Port Qa-
elith. Careful to magically guard his true alignment,
he slowly but surely began ingratiating himself to
the people, all the while assuming the moniker, “The
Blue,” granted him due to the deep blue robes with
gold trim he became famous for. Phosimo astounded
people with his long lifespan, and he made efforts to
grow close to the emperor, whichever one was current-
ly in power, though he found this endeavor more dif-
ficult than he had first anticipated as the inner circles
of these individuals were closely guarded by nobility.
When he began seeing some success, the Androsan
empire fell, and it took decades for him to gain even
a small amount of trust with the younger members of
the Winlor family, who had assumed control over the
kingdom.
Daganth maintains his alternate identity and splits
his time between Arendan and Port Qaelith. He also
makes frequent trips to Winlor Manor, though he is
careful to keep up his disguise and not overplay his
hand. He knows that no good will come of trying to
take the king’s court by force. Instead, he continues
his efforts to ingratiate himself with the king while
bolstering Uncivilized Arendan.
Within the Crimson Council, Daganth remains neu-
tral whenever a power struggle erupts between the
other members. In fact, he has played peacekeeper
between Mallunnger and Kazgathah on the few oc-
casions when it seemed their rivalry might tear the
council apart. If their plans succeed, he plans to be-
tray them all and take the kingdom for himself, but in
truth, he expects that they’re all planning to betray the
others.
Mallungur
Mallunger appears to be a human wizard. Due
to the fact that his age puts him at a century and a
half, the others suspect that he’s either a lich who
carefully maintains the appearance of a living hu-
man, or he has bound a winter’s stone to himself
and has used it to become immortal. Whatever the
truth, the others do not push the question out of
fear, both of his raw magical might, and out of a
more basic fear of the undead forces he commands.
 deal of westward expansion of the empire. Betrayed
and poisoned to death in combat by his closest lieuten-
ant, his reign lasted a mere thirty-two years, barely a
decade longer than the average reign of a human em-
peror.
while most elves worship Athena, Kazgathah ven-
erated Ares. It is said that his armies uttered prayers
to the god of war before every battle, he offered up
prisoners as sacrifices, and he had a close relationship
with the god’s priesthood. His home community of
elves found him distasteful, some individuals going
so far as to label him a dark elf, but they feared his
power so they grudgingly allowed him to come home
when he chose and didn’t oppose him openly.
It is said that when he died, Kazgathah cried out to
Ares to grant him the ability to take back what was
rightfully his. The high priests of the war god, either
unable or unwilling to return him to life, brokered a
deal with dark powers to bring him back, after a fash-
ion. Rising again as a graveknight, Kazgathah sought
vengeance against his killer, and to retake his position
as emperor. Killing General Thiosim proved a trivial
matter. When he tried to retake the throne however, he
found that people would no longer bend their knee and
follow his leadership. After a bloody rampage through
Mallunger barely tolerates Kazgathah. He claims
his former court, he was stopped by his former elite
his differences stem from a fundamental difference
in how they deal with problems; Mallunger pre-
fers to use intellect and magic to confront adversity
while Kazgathah prefers to meet it head-on with brute
strength. Not everyone accepts this explanation, how-
ever, instead believing Mallunger doesn’t like to see
any undead within Arendan that he doesn’t personally
control. Kazgathah is not only his equal within the
council, but also controls a horde of undead that is just
as powerful as Mallunger’s.
Upon the formation of the Crimson Council, Mal-
lunger withdrew from his forest dwelling and took
control over a wizard’s tower in Arendan, as well as
the woods outside the city walls. He almost never ven-
tures away from the city, though he does have a net-
work of spies throughout Kyrinid who report the latest
news to him.

Kazgathah
Though now one of the undead, a grave knight, Ka-
zgathah was an emperor of Androsa during the em-
pire’s second century, and the only elf to hold that po-
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 forces, and he retreated to his keep outside the city of
Dralin.
Today, Kazgathah’s keep stands forgotten by the
people of Kyrinid. Since becoming a member of the
Crimson Council, he rarely spends time there. Instead,
he continues building his forces within Arendan. He
seeks to control the kingdom of Kyrinid through his
undead minions, and re-establish the Androsan empire
under his leadership.
Kazgathah often finds himself at odds with the nec-
romancer Mullunger. He believes the necromancer is
a lich, and he dislikes it when the ancient man tries to
assert any form of authority over him or his undead
servants. The two of them are forced work together,
mostly out of necessity, but there’s a grudging respect
and fear between the two, keeping one from outright
challenging the other. He greedily eyes the undead fol-
lowers of Mullunger while quietly scheming to oust
him from the council.
The Infernal Lord Baalestral
Baalestral is a unique demon lord, not quite as power-
ful as Orcus or his contemporaries, but he could soon
rival them one day if his power continues to increase.
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To this end, he has set his sights on securing a piece
of the Prime Material Plane, the source of a great deal
of demonic power. Once he has established a region
under his control, he intends to step up recruitment of
his cult, which worships him as a god. Once his cult
spreads, his power in the Abyss will increase with ev-
ery new follower
Baalestral entered this world via a summoning spell
cast by an evil wizard named Zitea. The demon lord
took advantage of a mistake she made in her protec-
tive wards and swapped positions with her. Now he
can move freely between the Prime Material Plane
and the Abyss, while she remains trapped in an eternal
prison between the planes.
The demon lord makes every effort to maintain pos-
itive relations with the other members of the Crimson
Council. Although he shares their goal of taking the
lands once belonging to the Androsan empire, his true
goal is to cultivate followers, and to that end, his ef-
forts would be much easier if he were at least partially
in charge of a kingdom. If successful, he intends to be
entirely reasonable to the others whenever there are
questions about their leadership or their holdings. Ul-
timately, his concerns transcend this world.
Keeping the Crimson
Council Secret
The very existence of the Crimson Council, let
alone the identities of its members, is a tightly kept
secret. They are extremely careful to hide this, not
only because maintaining the mystery of their iden-
tities helps keep their own followers in line, but
also because it makes it more difficult for outsiders
to target them.
As the campaign progresses, the identities of
these individuals will become apparent, and the
player characters will have the opportunity to chal-
lenge and defeat them, but it is important to en-
sure that the information is revealed slowly, and at
the appropriate times. If this information is leaked
early, not only would the characters not be of suf-
ficient power to deal with the council, but the ad-
ventures whose focus is to reveal this information
would become less interesting to the players.

M’Zhair
The most mysterious of the Crimson Council,
M’Zhair, hails from the mysterious plane known as the
Plateau of Leng. His people are known to trade hand-
fuls of rubies for slaves, but M’Zhair seems interested
in more than their typical trade, though he doesn’t re-
veal his true motives. He does possess, and spend, large
amounts of rubies, bringing his value to the group as a
financier. Although part of the council since its incep-
tion, he typically provides an obviously evasive or mis-
leading answer when the others ask pointed questions
trying to discern his motives. The others on the council
suspect that his true goals can’t even be understood by
them, due to the fact that they are rational and sane.
While he’s a seemingly intelligent individual, many be-
lieve that sanity doesn’t apply to him or his homeland of
Leng. He doesn’t provide any additional allies to their
cause, though he ensures that those currently in their
employ are paid, and he occasionally produces magical
objects of unknown design that are uniquely useful.
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The City of Arendan
1. Duke Heridotus’s Manor
This stately manor house is one of the largest in the
city, and it serves not only as the home for Duke
Heridotus, but also the formal location from which
the city’s affairs are run. Heridotus makes his home
available to various functionaries serving the king,
as well as friends. The ruling council regularly con-
venes here to discuss various affairs relevant to the
city’s interests. Individuals may enter the Manor with-
out an invitation if they have business with the city,
but Heridotus remains insulated from such comings
and goings. He occasionally makes appearances in the
public areas when it is necessary to deliver speeches
or meet publicly with the various important groups
within the city.
2. City Watch Station
This structure was a manor before the city’s fall, but it
was converted to a barracks when New Arendan was
established. The structure’s exterior still boasts the
architectural design aesthetics popular during the An-
drosan Empire. The interior, however, has been com-
pletely remodeled. Stripped away are the trappings
of wealth and comfort, and in their place are plainly
decorated rooms that serve functional purposes, such
as an armory, kitchen, dining area, and group sleeping
quarters for the soldiers stationed here. The remainder
of the space within is dedicated to jail cells, most of
which are usually full due to the rough and tumble
nature of New Arendan’s population.
3. Bastius Park
This park is designed to roughly mimic the design of a
castle, with battlements and towers that are open to the
public, all built around the crypt of the city’s fabled
hero from before the fall, Lyphilio Abas. This is a pop-
ular place for people to meet, aimlessly wile away the
hours on a lazy day, enjoy a picnic, and so on. Young-
sters often play the role of soldiers here and conduct
mock batrtles. The crypt itself is square, constructed
of marble, roughly the size of an average house, and
is closed to the public. Standing atop it is an impos-
ing sculpture of an armored man dressed in traditional
Androsan armor, holding aloft the head of a medusa
in his right hand.
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4. Aros Plaza
Aros Plaza is both an indoor market and an outdoor
bazaar. The indoor market contains numerous stalls,
which are rented out at a premium cost, where mer-
chants sell their wares to customers. Most merchants
who make use of this area are well known members of
the community, and maintain this place of business for
years. Outside is the bazaar, which is filled with less
successful (or travelling) merchants operating from
tents. The cost of space here is much lower than it is in
the indoor market, and many of the people who make
use of it are beginning their careers as merchants, or
just passing through the city.
5. Sigea Fountains
This manufactured pond contains a collection of five
marble fountains spaced equal distance from each
other, near the edge of this round pond. Named for its
inventor, Mannus Sigea, the fountains are mechanical
and driven by a mechanism whose inner workings are
known only to its long-deceased inventor. The foun-
tains take their forms from various scenes from my-
thology.
6. Flagaran Stables
The most popular and largest stables of Arendan are
owned and operated by an unusual dwarven woman
named Flagaran. She possesses a keen sense of humor,
and an affinity for animals, particularly horses, which
she enjoys riding and caring for. Flagaran offers all of
the animals staying at her stables the best care imag-
inable, and for every six nights paid, she offers one
night’s stay free.
7. Warrior’s Guildhall
This location provides all of the support a warrior
might need in the city of Arendan. Membership costs
five silver pieces per month, but it is also a place for
warriors to train, practice, meet and swap tales, share
the finer tips for wielding various weapons, and pur-
chase unusual weapons and pieces of armor. The War-
rior’s Guildhall is presided over by the ranger, Apias
(Rgr 5, Female, CG, hp 45). Adventuring jobs from
the surrounding area can often be found posted at the
Guildhall as well.
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8. Arcane Guildhall
This magnificent and ornate structure towers above
most other buildings in the city. Serving as a guild-
house for wizards and other arcane spellcasters, it is a
place of learning, training, and community. Many of
the more notable wizards hold classes, where they dis-
cuss the finer points of spellcasting, or various arcane
theories. The leadership of the Guildhall is provided by
a magical governing organization known as the Coun-
cil of Five, which is presided over by Mestios the Red
(Wiz 8, Human Male, LN, hp 43). Adventuring jobs
from the surrounding area are often offered through
the guild. Mestios the Red is known to be disliked by
Atos, who runs the local alchemy shop, though the
red-robed wizard appears, or at least maintains the ap-
pearance, of aloofness and does not acknowledge this
feud. Some believe that Mestios was once one of Es-
saeas’ lovers, and Atos’ enmity toward him is due to
residual jealousy.
9. Esaeas’ Tower
Essaeas (Wiz 12, Human Female, NG, hp 63) is a
common-born woman who discovered early on that
she had an uncommon talent for magic. She is in her
early thirties, with red hair, and green eyes. Although
the king attempted to entice her to enter his court,
thereby granting her a rare chance at rising to nobil-
ity, she instead chose to turn her power to helping the
common folk. When word went out that brave people
were needed to retake Arendan, she came immediately
to offer her services to the city. She is available for
spellcasting, potion brewing, and research at 80% the
going rate to all except nobility, whom she charges
the full cost. Her tower, which was in ruins before she
restored and renovated it, stands 560 ft. tall, and is di-
vided up between ten living spaces. Essaeas has been
romantically linked with Atos, who runs the local al-
chemy shop.
10. Atos’ Alchemy Shop
Atos is a sorcerer (Sor 8, Human Male, N, hp 27) who
brews and sells potions full time and dabbles in mysti-
cism on the side. He is relatively short, at five and a
half feet, and foregoes the typical arcane robes in fa-
vor of comfortable plain clothing. The potions he sells
are mostly of lower level, which he can brew himself,
though he does go out of his way to acquire more pow-
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 erful ones when traveling vendors come through town
selling these rare elixers. It is said that if Atos doesn’t
sell a given potion, he can at least point someone in
the right direction to find it. It should be noted that this
direction is not always without peril. The shop itself
is dark and drab, though spacious. He dedicates some
space within to comfortable seating spots, which are
often used for magical study. Atos has been romanti-
cally linked with Essaeas. It is also said that he has an
enmity of unknown origin with Mestios, head of the
Arcane Guildhall.
11. Honaxen Smithy
Honaxen is a gnome blacksmith known for making
weapons and armor that span the full quality range.
He is happy to pound out plain swords and armor that
are durable but nothing special to look at, and he can
go all the way up to more durable goods that are stron-
ger than average and intricately detailed. When hired
for such high-end jobs, he stops production on his less
notable goods, then resumes their production once
his high-paying commissions are complete. Because
of this, he occasionally lacks some basic items in his
inventory.
12. Mobak’s Outfitters
Mobak is a female half-orc merchant who sells the
common odds and ins that people in the city of Aren-
dan might need. Her inventory includes items such as
rope, saddles, rations, and personal items such as mir-
rors, razors, scissors, and so on. One of the worst kept
secrets in town is that Mobak also keeps a secret stash
of magic items, which she sells to those who inquire
through channels she already knows. Mobak has been
romantically linked with Thusa, owner and operator
of the Foaming Flagon Tavern.
13. Performer’s Guildhall
One part theater, one part lounge, this serves as a per-
formance house and a place performers meet with
others of their trade. Bards are common here, though
a number of non-adventuring theater types and musi-
cians also use the guildhall as a base of operations.
Unlike many guilds, nobody is in charge here. People
are welcome to come and go, though there is an an-
nual membership fee that must be paid for the use and
upkeep of the building. The non-performing public is
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allowed here to take in performances, and they are per-
mitted to accompany the artists, though they typically
do not wander its halls without some sort of business.
Troublemakers are an occasional problem, but they
are quickly sent packing by an aggressive group of
artisans who are used to such disturbances.
14. Dragon’s Inn
Famed for its location in the middle of New Arendan’s
merchant quarter, most people find the Dragon’s Inn
a suitable place to hang one’s hat for a day or two.
The Inn boasts four floors, including a full basement,
with forty-five rooms, most of which are serviceable
though not luxurious. Such rooms can be rented for 20
sp. per night and include access to the common rooms
and baths. There are also five luxury rooms, which
feature soft queen sized beds, oak wardrobes, and
service that includes daily washing of the bed sheets,
food delivery, personal hot baths, and a daily massage.
Food, ale, and wine is available in the common room,
which is open to the public. The inn is run by Patrato
and Pola, a middle-aged human married couple.
15. Dockside Tavern
The famous inn near the docks, this establishment is
known for its overflowing mugs of cheap ale, bawdy
songs, and rough crowd. Although this tavern has its
regulars who just come for the companionship and
the atmosphere, it also attracts a notorious crowd who
are just here to start fights, gamble, and steal from the
other patrons. The proprietor of the Dockside Tavern
is Merato, a thin weaselly looking man with thinning
dark brown hair, which he keeps slicked back. Rumor
has it that Merato was once an adventurer by trade
- the company thief to be more specific. The tavern’s
signature drink, the Abyssal Hydra, is mixed from
some of the most potent spirits around and has laid
many legendary drinkers low.
16. Boat Builder’s Yard
Although Arendan’s only body of water is a river that
flows through it, small-sized boats are in high demand
and used for fishing and trading along the coastline.
The Boat Builder’s Yard produces on average five
boats per month, which are typically sold as they roll
out of construction. The Boat Builder’s Yard is run by
Piodema, a salty captain of ocean vessels who retired
and turned his attention to constructing smaller ves-
 sels about a decade ago.
17. Temple of Dionysus
Situated at the top of a small hillock, this rather small
temple hosts the ceremonies and celebrations hon-
oring the god of wine, ritual madness, and religious
ecstasy. Outsiders who have been invited in describe
this temple as a place of continuous and aggressive
celebration. Wine flows freely, temple prostitutes ser-
vice their clients, and an entire room is permanently
set aside for religious orgies. To serve Dionysus is
to partake in the pleasures of the flesh. Prayer and
study is unnecessary, though the temple keeps tomes
on the subject for its members’ perusal. The temple
is headed by Prophia (Clr 5, Human Female, CG, hp
34), a ravishing human woman with dark hair and
alabaster skin some consider the most desirable in
the city.
18. The Amber Flagon
The Amber Flagon is what some would call an up-
scale tavern that is primarily frequented by wealthier
individuals. Wine and spirits are the primary bev-
erages served here. Ale is available, but ordering it
often draws amused looks, or veiled insults by the
other patrons. For the most part, it is a peaceful
place, though like all establishments that specialize
in serving alcoholic beverages, the occasional bouts
of violence occasionally break out. Due to the nature
of the clientele, these scuffles can be even more de-
structive than the ones found at less reputable estab-
lishments. The Amber Flagon is owned and operated
by an elder nobleman named Goreno. Although run-
ning a tavern is considered below his station, he is
well suited to the job; he enjoys it, and he has earned
a special dispensation from the king allowing him
to pass his noble’s responsibilities of overseeing his
lands to his heirs.
19. Mytea Inn
Billed as a place to stay for a higher class of traveler,
Mytea Inn is known as a quiet, peaceful, place to stay.
The rooms cost half again as much as the next Inn in
the city, but it offers security and luxury that is other-
wise rare in Arendan. Despite its upstanding reputa-
tion, this is a common place for the elite to conduct
clandestine affairs. The inn is riddled with secret en-
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trances and passages, allowing people to come and
go without passing through the main areas. Unlike
most establishments of this type, the Mytea Inn does
not have a common room and does not serve alcohol.
Mytea Inn is owned and operated by an elf by the
name of Demusat. It is said that he is something of
an information broker who enjoys taking part in the
various games of intrigue while keeping just enough
dirt on everyone and distance from their games to
keep from becoming a target for assassination.
20. Licusa Manor
Licusa Manor is the home of the Licusa family and its
patron, the noble-born Senn. While Duke Heridotus
views his position in the city as an exile from the
king’s court, Senn sees Arendan as an opportunity to
gain the king’s favor, as well as amass a fortune by
offering services to the city’s people. This manor was
newly constructed following the retaking of New Ar-
endan, and was designed to be open about its exces-
sive opulence. It is one of the few structures built
in recent times with an architectural style mimicking
that used during the Androsan empire. The building
is made of marble, with Massive ornate pillars that
support a triangular roof. It proudly displays various
art pieces that were taken from the ruins of the other
structures the manor emulates. A massive statue to
Zeus, which is said to have been crafted by elven ar-
tisans five hundred years ago, stands in the courtyard
next to the building’s main entrance.
21. Thensia Leonta Theater
This domed structure dates back to the Androsan em-
pire and serves as the city’s primary theater. Barely
touched by the city’s inhuman occupiers, it stands
much the same as it was a century ago and is now
home to major theatrical productions and notable mu-
sical performances. The theater is closed and locked
most days when there isn’t a production underway.
Event booking and the building’s administration is
handled through Duke Heridotus’ clerk.
22.The Foaming Flagon Tavern
The most popular tavern in the city, the Foaming
Flagon is a drinking establishment that strives to pro-
vide a joyous atmosphere while keeping the unsavory
elements at bay. Although this effort is not entirely
 successful, it is considered reasonably safe, though
a careless taverngoer might still easily find himself
without his coin purse. The Foaming Flagon is owned
and operated by Thusa, a dark haired woman known
for her comeliness, wisdom, and lively conversation.
It is said that her personality alone is the main reason
for the tavern’s ongoing success. Gossip around town
connects her and Mobak romantically.
23. Memorium Pool
Memorium pool is a body of water, open to the public
during the warm months of the year, used for swim-
ming, soaking, and keeping cool. It is dedicated to
Anythia, Duke Heridotus’ young daughter, who died
or fever three years ago, but is remembered as taking
great joy in swimming.
24.Cathedral to Apollo
This magnificent structure is dedicated to the worship
of Apollo, the sun god. The structure stands two-hun-
dred-fifty feet tall through its main body, with the sun’s
spire, a massive tower reaching toward the heavens,
which reaches a lofty height of 520 feet. A second-
ary spire at the cathedral’s opposite end, known as the
Moon’s Peak, stands 350 feet tall.
The cathedral’s massive frame is reinforced from the
outside by flying buttresses. This structure is known
for its majestic presence, dwarfing all of the nearby
buildings. The priests of Apollo graciously share this
space with clergy of the other faiths of the Dodekath-
eon, providing each of them with their own spaces for
worship. The head priest is a wise white-haired man
named Irilaus, who is one of the members of the coun-
cil of Arendan.
25. Senica Manor
The noble-born Neira Seneca presides over this re-
cently constructed manor house. She sits on the Ar-
endan ruling council and typically acts as a buffer be-
tween Duke Heridotus and Senn Licusa while quietly
scheming to promote her own political ascendance.
Senica Manor is spacious, some would say decadent,
and clearly in the tradition of the new style of architec-
ture in the kingdom of Kyrinid.
26. The Old Barracks
The old barracks still serve a familiar purpose. The
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militant and chaotic races that hold the streets of un-
civilized Arendan still use this as a base of operations
under the careful planning of its gnoll master, G’aard’k
Bloodsnout.
27. Statue of Athena
This statue is all that remains of a temple to Athena
that dates back to before the city fell. Although it still
stands, Athena’s visage has degraded to the point
where it is no longer recognizable. There are rumors
that secret underground passages connect to the statue
and once served the temple.
28. Thodium Arena
This structure was once used as a venue for sports, but
it has been converted to an arena of death under the
Crimson Council. Strangers from outside the city are
welcomed here to watch the fights, enter their cham-
pions, or to gamble on the outcomes.
29. Mallungur’s Tower
Located in a forested area on the far side of the river is
the tower where the necromancer, Mallunger, member
of the Crimson Council, resides. This structure existed
outside of Arendan of old, but was in very poor repair.
Mallunger restored it and added on to it, making it one
of the most visible visible elements of the evil that has
taken root in this city. The tower stands 450 feet tall.
30. Arcane Academy
Once a school of magic famed throughout the Andro-
san Empire, the arcane academy is now a ruins filled
with the undead.
31. Siscia Palace
Once the seat of the regional governor of the Andro-
san Empire, this palace is now the home of the blue
dragon, Daganth, and Kazgathah the graveknight,
both of the Crimson Council.
32. Thiodee Towers
These identical towers are enormous, both in terms
of their great diameters and heights, rising to a 500
feet. They are connected by a bridge at 250 feet off
the ground. What evils lurk here remain a mystery,
even to those who have braved the evil of Uncivilized
Arendan.

33. Aeras Spire
This spire is wide at the base and rises to a point 245
feet above the ground. Although far from the tallest
tower in Arendan, it is both beautiful and impressive
when viewed from the outside. M’Zhair, the Denizen
of Leng who helps finance the activities of the Crim-
son Council, makes this place his home. It is filled
with many strange creatures that were dragged here
from the Plateau of Leng.
34. Manse Diabolical
This mansion serves as the worldly home of The Infer-
nal Lord Baalestral. He surrounds himself with devils
he has summoned to his service.
35. Carposen Graveyard
The dead of ancient times were laid to rest in this
graveyard. Many of the skeletons have been exhumed
and put into the service of the necromancer, Mallung-
er, or the grave knight Kazgathah. Many of the crypts
of old remain virtually untouched. Recently, a curi-
ous thing has begun to happen - undead from through-
out the region have been drawn to this place and now
roam freely.
NPCs
The following are just a few notable NPCs who ap-
pear in Arendan. These are among the most visible
and important individuals the PCs are likely to see
or encounter within the city. As with all cities, these
names and faces are likely to change over time.
take Arendan. She is in her mid-twenties, with long
red hair and a pleasant demeanor. Due to her hair col-
or, as well as her facial features, many people suspect
she is the illegitimate daughter of the Duke.
Duke Heridotus
With red hair, a paunchy build, and constantly chang-
ing facial hair, Duke Heridotus wasn’t happy when
King Winlor assigned him to run New Arendan. He
has his eyes on the throne, but like many of such am-
bition, his fall was all the greater when he overplayed
his hand. He now works to keep New Arendan running
smoothly while watching for openings to get back into
the king’s court and usurp his power.
Heridotus surrounds himself with finery, but not to
the same levels of excess as Senn Licusa. He believes,
correctly, that the noble is trying to gain status at his
expense, and he refuses to stoop to the level of his
competition. In truth, he would have had the noble
killed or banished from the city if not for the fact that
Heridotus often uses their rivalry to manipulate the
noble into championing measures he knows will be
unpopular but will ultimately be in his best interest.
In addition to his dealings within the city and the
Kyrinid as a whole, the duke is quietly playing both
sides of the conflict in Arendan. He maintains close
ties with the throne, despite the fact that this is effec-
tively an exile for him. He has also managed to cre-
ate some inroads with the Crimson Council, and qui-

Lieutenant Ancilos
Overweight and short in both breath and ambition,
Lietenant Ancilos leads the militia in Arendan. In ac-
tuality, he collects his weekly pay from the king while
delegating most of his authority to Captain Pasandro,
who remains loyal to him despite the Lieutenant’s rel-
atively uncaring attitude.

Aurea
Aurea is the head clerk in Duke Heridotus’s manor,
which serves as a makeshift city hall. She offers com-
missions to would-be heroes who are willing to brave
the dangers of the other side of the wall and help re-
Duke Heridotus and Aurea

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 etly helps them from time to time, even while overtly
working against them. Ultimately, the only side he is
loyal to is his own, and he is willing to betray either
side if it helps him accomplish his goals.
Irilaus, High Priest of Apollo
Known for his wisdom, Irilaus presides over the temple
of Apollo in New Arendan. He also sits on the city’s
ruling council and tries to guide it in making intel-
ligent decisions that affect the future of the city. He is
a man of advanced years, with a stooped frame, wispy
white hair, and a frail countenance. Many believe he
will not live to see many more years. Still others be-
lieve that he possesses an inner strength that he keeps
well hidden. In either case, his successor within the
church is a matter of frequent discussion, conjecture,
and debate. Not all of the priests are highly regarded,
and one of them will inherit his seat on the council
when he passes.
Neira Seneca
Neira Seneca is a tall woman, with elegant long dark
hair, piercing green eyes, and a regal bearing that
transcends both her age and beauty. Some call her the
peacemaker on the city council since she stands be-
tween Duke Heridotus and Senn Licusa, while quietly
charting a political course away from both of them. Of
the nobles on the council, it is widely believed that she
is the only one who doesn’t pursue her own agenda, to
the detriment of the entire city.
rival two years ago, he easily managed to add him-
self to the city’s ruling council, and had a breathtaking
manor built - a move that cost him a larger percentage
of his fortune than he cares to think about.
The noble only maintains a thin facade of coopera-
tion with the Duke. He openly disagrees with him on
any matter where he feels doing so will allow him to
gain a political advantage. This typically means that
he’s against the duke on any decision likely to prove
unpopular, although Heridotus occasionally manipu-
lates him into championing unpopular measures. His
long term goal is to oust the duke, take his station, and
use his ascendance to ingratiate himself with the king.
To date, his plan seems to be working since his house
has become key to the stability of New Arendan, as
well as the efforts to retake the city.
Senn Licusa appears young for his age, with a full
head of brown hair, a youthful smile, and charisma
that seems unmatched. He keeps up appearances by
dressing in the finest garments available. He is also
both thin and athletic. Heridotus’ appearance is not
nearly so finely groomed, and he doesn’t enjoy the
same popularity with the people, despite his position.

Captain Posandro
Posandro is the second in charge of the city militia.
A tall, wiry, man, he is serious about his duties and
tries to do everything by the book. He has the author-
ity to suspend the rules when the situation merits it,
but he doesn’t do so lightly. As the man on the ground
within the city, he knows more about the goings on
than Lieutenant Ancilos.

Senn Licusa
Senn Licusa was noble born, but beneath the station of
Duke Heridotus. Now in his fortieth year of life, he in-
Senn Licusa
tends to improve his family’s standing, which is why
he uprooted his house, moved it to the city of Arendan,
and made a public show of offering his services to the
king for the purpose of retaking the city. Upon his ar-

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 Retaking Arendan

Everything you
need to know
about the city of
Arendan
The city of Arendan is the fo-
cus of the first campaign in the
world of Winter’s Stone. Long
lost to the forces of chaos, the
king of Kyrinid, the most pow-
erful kingdom in the former
Androsan Empire, seeks to re-
take the city before whatever
holds it marches on him.

This campaign supplement pro-

vides the GM with all the infor-
mation he or she needs to start
a campaign within the city, and
it sets the stage for the adven-
tures to come, starting with Be-
yond the Battlements, in Issue
#1.

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