Episode 33: A contested Land

Session Summary

The Talons’ monstrous entourage — Goblin heads, human country — Gehrman’s Travellers’ Goods — Ambush in the Skyraker forest — Night in Thornwall — Meeting Master Duncan — Donnerjack plays the Game of Crowns — The three virtues of King Kaster — The old herbalist — Dinner at the Lannertons’ — Doctor Verner’s late night visitors — Donnerjack sets up an ambush and is ambushed in turn — A pursuit to Moonbow Falls

Session Glossary

  • Elsan Quentyn Michaelangelo – the Beast’s new name
  • Gehrman – a kindly old travelling salesman
  • Slayer – a foul-mouthed parrot
  • The Shattered Pike Company – a group who have declared themselves lords of Vigil
  • Gelwyn – an elf travelling with three dwarves; looking for their missing dwarven companion

Thornwall

  • Master Duncan – a wealthy trader; in charge of Thornwall
  • Hugo Lannerton – a young boy who plays the harp and loves his grandpa
  • Primrose Lannerton – a young woman; pregnant
  • Dianora – a reclusive old herbalist; lives with her granddaughter
  • Verner – a doctor from Thornwall; has had dealings with Vorkstag and Grine; now dead

The Great Brelish Election

  • The Crowns – supporters of the current system of government (a monarch and an elected parliament with limited powers)
  • The Stars – want a republic governed by the people, where property holders’ votes take precedence
  • The Roses – want to give equal voting rights to everyone

The “Mongrelfolk”

  • Caden – chameleon skin; good at hiding
  • Jerain – bat wings; capable of flight
  • Winden – frog legs; standing jump
  • Jenemia – fish scales; amphibious
  • Saffre – boar tusks and hide; armored
  • Elzedia – spider fangs; spider climb
  • Feathers – bird plumage; can glide

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