Elvaris
2006-08-23, 12:28 PM
Children of the Burning River
As you walk into the pavilion, you are struck by the oddness of a river being "indoors." Of course, it's not long before you realize that things inside go well beyond odd. It's one thing to be told that the river burns, it's something else entirely to watch the flames coming off the water.
After a few moments an elf you hadn't noticed sitting next to you speaks up.
"Beautiful, isn't it? To answer your questions, the water is pure, the flames are quite real, and I have no idea how it works."
You shake your head as you realize you hadn't gotten around to asking the questions yet.
"You know, the flames don't affect the temperature of the water. It's as cold under there as anywhere else on the river. Each acts as if the other isn't there. Of course it's magic, but I've been studying it for two hundred years and I still can't explain it... And I know my way around magic."
He goes back to staring at the river, as if you weren't there. Just at that awkward point where you're prepared to speak again, he continues...
"It's even more beautiful if you detect magic. And even more inexplicable... But where are my manners? I'm terribly sorry, I always get a bit distracted when I'm here. A good day to you, my name is Halarian Silverstar and welcome to the Burning River."
General Description: A loosely organized group including wizards, a monastery, and other assorted folk who have come across a burning patch of river.
Purpose: To discover the secret of the burning river and to protect it from anyone who would exploit it.
Alignment: LN (All non-evil)
Authority Figures:
Halarian Silverstar (Male NG Elven Wizard 16)
Halarian has been studying the river since he discovered it over 200 years ago. He can be found on most days sitting on the bank staring absently into the flames. Everyone acknowledges him as the "leader" of the Children, though he has little interest in such a title, handling any questions or problems the group may have more out of politeness than anything.
Jenta Arlani (Female LG Human Monk 11)
Leader of the monastery, Jenta handles most of the day-to-day administration of the town that has built up around the flames.
Other Important Figures:
Sir Eduardo de la Rosa (Male LN Human Fighter 7)
Sir Gustavo Velasquez (Male LG Half Elf Paladin 6)
Two members of the Knights of Carrejo, they were sent into the mountains to investigate reports of unusual lights in the night. When they arrived, Halarian convinced them to downplay the phenomenon and convince the Knights to leave the area alone. The two Knights have since been assigned to the area, and act as defenders of the group.
Felix Nilsson (Male CG Human Wizard 6)
Felix was at one point Halarian's apprentice, but is now a respected wizard in his own right. Each now runs their own laboratory and does their own tests on the enigmatic river. They are still friendly though, and regularly share results.
Angus Ironheart (Male LN Dwarven Monk 5)
Angus is the right hand man of Jenta, but takes a dim view of this whole river thing. Not at all curious, Angus just doesn't get what the big deal is. The river is what it always has been, let it be.
As you walk into the pavilion, you are struck by the oddness of a river being "indoors." Of course, it's not long before you realize that things inside go well beyond odd. It's one thing to be told that the river burns, it's something else entirely to watch the flames coming off the water.
After a few moments an elf you hadn't noticed sitting next to you speaks up.
"Beautiful, isn't it? To answer your questions, the water is pure, the flames are quite real, and I have no idea how it works."
You shake your head as you realize you hadn't gotten around to asking the questions yet.
"You know, the flames don't affect the temperature of the water. It's as cold under there as anywhere else on the river. Each acts as if the other isn't there. Of course it's magic, but I've been studying it for two hundred years and I still can't explain it... And I know my way around magic."
He goes back to staring at the river, as if you weren't there. Just at that awkward point where you're prepared to speak again, he continues...
"It's even more beautiful if you detect magic. And even more inexplicable... But where are my manners? I'm terribly sorry, I always get a bit distracted when I'm here. A good day to you, my name is Halarian Silverstar and welcome to the Burning River."
General Description: A loosely organized group including wizards, a monastery, and other assorted folk who have come across a burning patch of river.
Purpose: To discover the secret of the burning river and to protect it from anyone who would exploit it.
Alignment: LN (All non-evil)
Authority Figures:
Halarian Silverstar (Male NG Elven Wizard 16)
Halarian has been studying the river since he discovered it over 200 years ago. He can be found on most days sitting on the bank staring absently into the flames. Everyone acknowledges him as the "leader" of the Children, though he has little interest in such a title, handling any questions or problems the group may have more out of politeness than anything.
Jenta Arlani (Female LG Human Monk 11)
Leader of the monastery, Jenta handles most of the day-to-day administration of the town that has built up around the flames.
Other Important Figures:
Sir Eduardo de la Rosa (Male LN Human Fighter 7)
Sir Gustavo Velasquez (Male LG Half Elf Paladin 6)
Two members of the Knights of Carrejo, they were sent into the mountains to investigate reports of unusual lights in the night. When they arrived, Halarian convinced them to downplay the phenomenon and convince the Knights to leave the area alone. The two Knights have since been assigned to the area, and act as defenders of the group.
Felix Nilsson (Male CG Human Wizard 6)
Felix was at one point Halarian's apprentice, but is now a respected wizard in his own right. Each now runs their own laboratory and does their own tests on the enigmatic river. They are still friendly though, and regularly share results.
Angus Ironheart (Male LN Dwarven Monk 5)
Angus is the right hand man of Jenta, but takes a dim view of this whole river thing. Not at all curious, Angus just doesn't get what the big deal is. The river is what it always has been, let it be.