Who's Who of Archaeus
This is primarily a list of NPCs met in the course of play. Some major NPCs from canonical publications are included, with reference to the books and pages where more can be learned about them. Deceased characters are listed in grey. Immortal characters and those met in the afterlife are in magenta.
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Aadumbras - captain of the warship Aegis of Aa.
Aahlea - Dhuna convert to Aa, eaten by Saurans
Aamas - Aamanian knight, eaten by Saurans after helping them clear a Raknid nest
Aasurra - Aamanian saint whose body was being taken to the Well of Saints.
Aldak - Arimite Knife Fighter, wanted for crimes in most nations he visits. [Hugh]
Alisteryld - Cymrillian expert on the Sub-men
Asphixx - Ferran wandering wayfarer [Chaz]
Atto - Yassan technomancer, specializing in ship's weaponry.
Avi na Din - Kasmiran, Crystal Sept trade representative and factor in Cymril
Azim al Bahktir - Kasmiran, accounts manager for the Third Bank of Kasmir (escorted by CS from Cymril to Kasir)
Azoryl - a Manra shapechanger, in league with Ceriefseran and the adventurers under his contol
Azradamus - Koresian, Wizard King of Cymril [HHotW p93-97], former professor of the Lyceum Arcanum
B
Baj Modan - Sindarin, Crystal Sept Head of Appraisals and Research in Cymril
Baras - a Mondre Khan, leader of that people, and of the Drukh, under the Tirshata
Boss - Thrall, head of the Crystal Sept's guards and warriors (Cymril)
Bullet - Thrall (Crystal Sept member, retired, disability), member of Karlat's party.
C
Cabbadon - arch devil, exiled or escaped from Oblivion; self-styled "Lord" and master of Illusion; formerly trapped in part of the Shadowstrike set, now guiding Vidan's group in their missions for Death.
Cellepheron - Koresian Swordsmage, leader of an adventuring group popular with the Lyceum Arcanum in the early 600s. Retired and running a durge ranch in Durne near the Arim border. Known as an implacable foe and a generous and fierce friend, Cellepheron's name still carries weight in Cymril.
Ceriefseran - an agent of the Cymrillian Wizard-King. Ceriefseran has great authority, or at least leeway, in quietly resolving Matters of National Importance.
Correlia - Koresian wizard, member of Karlat's party. Driven mindless by improper use of the Shadowstrike Set.
Cronus - Callidian, Scholar Emeritus. Friendly, slightly senile volunteer aide to researchers visting the Library at Jalaad.
D
Dando - Zandiran/Saristan mix, male, age 27. Carpenter's mate on the IHoP. Imprisoned for assault & attempted rape, he claims it happened while sleepwalking. Genial, gentle fellow with a lithe build.
Djamar - Djaffir tribesman, greeted Vidan at Murg's caravansery in Maruk.
Duster - Thrall, member of Cellepheron's Crew.
E
F
Femta - Yassan technomancer, shipwright. Husband, Pico; son, Atto.
Foamspitter - a leader among the Tirshata's Beastmen allies
G
Gothrahim - Torquaran reincarnator; possessed Aamanian Inquisitor and ran secret lab under Aamahd. Encrypted journal has details about an Archaeus-spanning plot by those serving the rebel shaitan, Zahur. Slain by Vedan, Wong, and Khu.
Gramphion - a tree spirit in service to Ikon, met in the Venomwood. Referred to as "the Gramphion" in lieu of using its unpronouncable tree name.
H
I
Ispmater - merchant master of Kang caravan, met in Maruk
J
Joeil Z'harian - Danuvian Virago, Master of Arms on the Imperious Harbinger of Prosperity. [Lisa]
K
Karlat - Kang warrior, Crystal Sept, leader of party that found Shadowstrike set. Slain from behind by Joeil.
Kax - Kang Tracker, Crystal Sept, Karlat's cousin. Slain by Mord in ruins near Sindar.
Keja - Dhuna witch, wanted for crimes in most nations she has visited. [Lisa]
Khadeen - Zandiran duelist [formerly James' PC], joined a fashionable military unit in Zandu
Khamir - Kharakhan wanderer, accomplice of both PC groups, now in the Wilderlands Legion
Kilgor - Kang warrior, swapped news and drinks with PCs at Murg's
Kree - Blue Aeriad family at ranger station in the Webwood.
- Ka Ree - ranger
- T'ya K'a - his wife, also a ranger
- Kya Ka - his son, carried off by batranc, saved by Keja's magicks
- Ch'k Ch'k - his uncle, very knowledgable about the Webwood and its Spiderkin
- Con Ka Ree - his father, disabled by a ravenger, distant and difficult
Kugu - Kang tracker, traded red iron vest for Tziršhullah's draconid (in Maruk)
Kyall - Gryph, member of Cellpheron's Crew.
L
Lakmila - Arimite, Crystal Sept mercenary killed in Jaspar Mountains by Kax
Lan Motus - Sindarin, collector, member of Karlat's Party. Slain by thieves seeking the Shadowstrike Set.
Lartillio - Phantasian, male, age 36. Sailor on the IHoP. Imprisoned for breaking & entering and possession of stolen goods. His once decent build now going to pot, Lartillio is a would-be thief with self-control problems.
Lashnar - guardian devil, met at entrance to Numenian Royal Vault.
Lupia - Numenian priestess of Ikon, resident in Numenian Heaven. Started teaching Aldak his letters.
M
Malgon - young Cymrillian wizard and adventurer. [Michael]
Merao - a female leader of the Tirshata's Harakin allies
Mo'en - Vidan's foster sister; friendly, attractive, good-hearted and not very bright; her cooking is notorious
Morba - brings Moyon the hermit food and supplies; contemporary of Vidan
Mord - Marukan mercenary, Crystal Sept. Frequent companion and inadvertant adversary to our heroes. Age 19, STR 0, CHA -2.
Morkid - son of Mo'en and Murg, Vidan's nephew. Named after Murg's father.
Mota - Vidan's foster mother; a nice woman who doles out love and guilt and bland, filling food
Moyon - hermit living in foothills west of Maruk; suffers from disfiguring tumors;
Muka - guard at West gate of Maruk; knew Vidan during childhood
Murg - Vidan's brother-in-law, owner of the South gate caravansery, and relentless bully of young Vidan.
Musar - Vidan's foster father; cheap, mournful, and resentful of the burdens Vidan brought his family.
N
Nelens - Numenian priest of Ikon, resident in Numenian heaven, tends to the gardens.
O
Ortigenes - Koresian, Crystal Sept Head of Magicks and Enchantments in Cymril
P
Per Sedas Andru - Phandril mage, resident in the lost city of Adasvarhasa (aka El Hasa)
Pico - Yassan technomancer, master shipwright. Wife, Femta; son, Atto.
Ping - Mandalan, personal servant of Wong Tai Chin.
Posmedian - Numenian High Priest of Ikon, resident of Numenian Heaven.
Puliko - Saristan gypsy, male, age 23, uses Witchcraft, sword and dagger; companion to Keja
Q
R
Risus - mentioned by Per Sedas Andru; immortal, visited Adasvarhasa twice.
S
Satharrass - Sauran, Firegem clan, priestess of Satha.
Severus - Callidian, Zar sophiste. Frequently assists visitors to Jalaad.
Shrezzk - Ferran, bold and inquisitive. Last seen in Jalaad vowing to become a pirate.
Sogiman - Shapechanging assistant to Per Sedas Andru
Sothsorr - Sauran, Firegem clan, guide and interpreter
T
Talas - Jaka Beastmaster, part of Cellepheron's Crew.
T'chrrx - paranoid kleptomaniac companion to Shrezzk.
Templens - paramane, of non-Archaen origin, working with Keja, Aldak, and Vidan.
Tziršhullah - Zandiran Certement, female [Kristina]
U
V
Vidan - Xambrian Wizard Hunter, wanted for crimes in most nations he visits. [Michael]
Voprabo - Numenian priest of Ikon, resident in Numenian heaven. Scholar, sage, and Omniversal gossip
Vule - a leader of the Tirshata's Ur allies
W
Wong Tai Chin - Gao Din Rogue, captain of the Imperious Harbinger of Prosperity. [Hugh]
X
Xian Ting - Mandalan, Cellepheron's wife.
Y
Yakult - Arimite, member of Cellpheron's Crew
Yata Maj - Yitek, known to speak before thinking
Yata Naj - Yitek, known to be disgusted with his brother, Yata Maj.
Z
Zairat - a Za, the Tirshata of the Sub-men
Zakhan - Za raider turned guide. Often seen in northern Carantheum.
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