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==Villians==
 
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[[Basrek]] - A demon bearing resemblance to a fox.  Basrek was the right hand of Balphurus before being summoned to Saratta during the Rune Wars and subsequently bound by magic to be trapped on the plane.  He was released by the cult Saba Enas that chose to worship him as a godlike force.  Basrek sought to raise the lost temple of Estridae where he could open a gateway to the Abyss allowing a god to be free.
  
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[[Saba Enas]] - A small assembly of fanatical cultists who gained followers by promising gifts and power to the nobility youth in Naltronia.  Upon securing a membership, they helped their new followers join their ranks by staging a kidnapping.  Fleet Foot Division 2 was placed on investigation of the cult resulting in the kidnapping of Edward DuGrace.  Their most potent powers include the ability to summon a lesser demon protector, and some are infused with the very power of the Abyss.
  
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[[Gharon the Bloodmaul]] - Leader of Ogre clan near the settlement of Thadir.  Gharon, half-giant abomination, gained the support of the local Gnoll clans and began the Bloodmaul Offensive against the citizens of Thadir.  Fleet Foot Divisions 2 and 4 were dispatched to defend the city as the full forces of the Naltronian military were focused elsewhere on the Ragnaw threat.
  
[[Enrick Vael]] -
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[[Enrick Vael]] - A wizard of the Naltronian nobility who sold his soul to Basrek in exchange for the power to tap into Abyssal energy to enhance his magic.  He was sent to retrieve a book detailing the magical ritual used to bind Basrek to the world.  The text was also said to contain the means for unbinding the demon.  He was slain by the members of Fleet Foot 2 but not before ending the life of [[Afanen]] leading to Anze's fateful decision to transport the book directly to Edward DuGrace.
  
[[Malepherous the Swarm King]] -
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[[Malepherous the Swarm King]] - A demon of the Abyss, summoned by Basrek at Borosage Abbey to buy time for the demon and Saba Enas to depart after gaining the Staff of Deares and taking control of Bridgit Nightbreeze through the use of True Name magic.  Malepherous could call upon swarms of imps formed out of its own body to bring down its opponents.  In an effort not to loose further members of her team, Anze ordered a retreat and fled from the demon.  Malepherous laid waste to Borosage and has not been seen since.  It is believed by the surviving members of the Abbey that they Demon has possessed the surrounding landscape.
  
[[Wendrük]] -
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[[Wendrük]] - A Might Demon of the Abyss.  Wendrük possessed Abigor in secret after he was slain by Basrek for trying to prevent the capture of Brigit Nightbreeze.  The demon remained hidden after Abigor was resurrected but manifested several times through Abigor to summon demons to attack the party.  Chandra Vale surmised that if the demon could interact with Abigor to make him open Abyssal gateways then he should be able to tap into the demons power and open the door in Saratta allowing the group to enter the Abyss in an attempt to save time traveling and beat Basrek to his destination.  The group chose to follow Vale's advice and entered the Abyss.
  
[[Brashq]] -
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Once inside, Wendrük took control of Abigor and engaged in battle; one which took place in Abigor's mind, the other a very physical battle where the demon damaged much of Abigor's body.  Wendrük was ultimately destroyed but it took the life of Nathan Cannigan as well.
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[[Brashq]] - The god of Undeath.  Infuriated by the intervention of other gods in a place dedicated to him, Brashq was goaded into reaching into the world where he destroyed Amanath.  Chandra Vale sacrificed herself to save the rest of the group from the gods wrath.
  
 
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Revision as of 15:51, 19 January 2012

This campaign was created and run by Tim Wiley for the World of Sarrata. It was played in 2006-2009. Events begin during the Spring of 979 Lunidor(LD) ending early in 982 LD. Forgotten Light tells the story of Naltronia's Fleetfoot Division 2, a scouting group withing the Naltronian Military. The adventure would take them across the world. It is a tale of glorious heroics, desperate times, and bittersweet victories.

Characters

Player Characters

Anze -

Abigor -

Afanen -

Anastaya - 'dans paladin'

Ana - 'the ranger'

Zook -


Villians

Basrek - A demon bearing resemblance to a fox. Basrek was the right hand of Balphurus before being summoned to Saratta during the Rune Wars and subsequently bound by magic to be trapped on the plane. He was released by the cult Saba Enas that chose to worship him as a godlike force. Basrek sought to raise the lost temple of Estridae where he could open a gateway to the Abyss allowing a god to be free.

Saba Enas - A small assembly of fanatical cultists who gained followers by promising gifts and power to the nobility youth in Naltronia. Upon securing a membership, they helped their new followers join their ranks by staging a kidnapping. Fleet Foot Division 2 was placed on investigation of the cult resulting in the kidnapping of Edward DuGrace. Their most potent powers include the ability to summon a lesser demon protector, and some are infused with the very power of the Abyss.

Gharon the Bloodmaul - Leader of Ogre clan near the settlement of Thadir. Gharon, half-giant abomination, gained the support of the local Gnoll clans and began the Bloodmaul Offensive against the citizens of Thadir. Fleet Foot Divisions 2 and 4 were dispatched to defend the city as the full forces of the Naltronian military were focused elsewhere on the Ragnaw threat.

Enrick Vael - A wizard of the Naltronian nobility who sold his soul to Basrek in exchange for the power to tap into Abyssal energy to enhance his magic. He was sent to retrieve a book detailing the magical ritual used to bind Basrek to the world. The text was also said to contain the means for unbinding the demon. He was slain by the members of Fleet Foot 2 but not before ending the life of Afanen leading to Anze's fateful decision to transport the book directly to Edward DuGrace.

Malepherous the Swarm King - A demon of the Abyss, summoned by Basrek at Borosage Abbey to buy time for the demon and Saba Enas to depart after gaining the Staff of Deares and taking control of Bridgit Nightbreeze through the use of True Name magic. Malepherous could call upon swarms of imps formed out of its own body to bring down its opponents. In an effort not to loose further members of her team, Anze ordered a retreat and fled from the demon. Malepherous laid waste to Borosage and has not been seen since. It is believed by the surviving members of the Abbey that they Demon has possessed the surrounding landscape.

Wendrük - A Might Demon of the Abyss. Wendrük possessed Abigor in secret after he was slain by Basrek for trying to prevent the capture of Brigit Nightbreeze. The demon remained hidden after Abigor was resurrected but manifested several times through Abigor to summon demons to attack the party. Chandra Vale surmised that if the demon could interact with Abigor to make him open Abyssal gateways then he should be able to tap into the demons power and open the door in Saratta allowing the group to enter the Abyss in an attempt to save time traveling and beat Basrek to his destination. The group chose to follow Vale's advice and entered the Abyss.

Once inside, Wendrük took control of Abigor and engaged in battle; one which took place in Abigor's mind, the other a very physical battle where the demon damaged much of Abigor's body. Wendrük was ultimately destroyed but it took the life of Nathan Cannigan as well.

Brashq - The god of Undeath. Infuriated by the intervention of other gods in a place dedicated to him, Brashq was goaded into reaching into the world where he destroyed Amanath. Chandra Vale sacrificed herself to save the rest of the group from the gods wrath.

Telraedye -

Notable Non-Playable Characters

Edward DuGrace -

Nathan Cannigan -

Bridgit Nightbreeze -

Rhystyvn Ghostwolf -

Casandra Hagen -

Chandra Vale -


Synopsis of Plot