Archive for July, 2010

Baphomet and The Ebon Boon Ritual

Posted in the Fey Dark, the Talisman on July 27, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Baphomet lead the Talisman to his secret stage. The very face of lord Ashentaign, sleeping forever in the Ocean of Wine, Relspinoth, poisoned wine that reduces the minds of mortals to mere wind should it even be touched. Baphomet needed the blessing of mortal blood to consecrate the Ebon Boon throughout the world. Employing a Dark elven Necromancer, Venieraye, who had previously written the kidnapping of Maralynn’s population of winged horses, and a Volcanic Dragon named Iagnus, Baphomet lead the Talisman to his sleeping father and there did make mortal combat.

The ritual of the Ebon Boon which occured in the Fey Dark on the Hunter’s Moon was orchestrated by Baphomet to his own demise. The Ebon Boon, an activation of the Ebon Stone as a singular weapon, wielded by the Dark Archfey,  specifically the Horned King, against Ethilstyr to a number of ends. 1.) Five of the nine ancient Cities of the Dead were activated under the military leadership of Raelfaen Revenants who operate from these ill fated places. These twisted undead lords wish Khepathia to be raised from the wilderness of where it once reigned  2.) The twelve Ebon Stone Golems were animated and now march to the will of Lesivith. All of the Ebon Stone figurines that are littered over the country side and in the cities and galeries of men, now form a network of black envenerating energy that feeds the evil that fuels the coordinated effort. 3.) What it all amounts to is a full scale assault and invasion of Ethilistyr by a foreign, necrotic power.

The Crew of the Talisman

Posted in the Talisman on July 27, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

painted figures by Matt Decker, click on photos to enlarge

Pennellius Funere of Osha, Captain.

Henrich Wolfdog Tigean, first mate

Ferrus, Paladin of Kord

Arnithol, High Elder Wyrm of Hyth Anir, in exile

Hanna, Witch of Maralynn

Conorrion, Battle Archer

Fauster, Half Orc Cleric of Melora

Orc Behemoths

Posted in Orcs on July 25, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Terrible Monsters issue forth from the necropolis network that is now activated around the Dreamwater. The worst of the terrible creatures are Orc Behemoths who stand nearly eight feet tall and weigh in excess of 400 pounds.

Ulik, Eldest Son of Python

Posted in Orcs, the Talisman on July 25, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

The Handsome halforc Ulik the Black, so named for his black eyes, is the mayor of River Tooth. So entitled by Penellius, captain of the Talisman, upon the death of his father and the destruction of the Demon Tongue orcs.

Phaedra, tiefling boatbuilder

Posted in The Sherriff, the Talisman on July 25, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Whichever country Phaedra works for will profit in war. Her machines are exquisite and her designs are supreme. She built the Talisman and is ready to launch the next six yachts for the Dreamwater Navy: The Caledonia, The Wilderness, The Silver Wing, The Dark Pana, The Green Stone and the Liberty.

The Farwalkers

Posted in Farwalkers, The Sherriff, the Talisman on July 24, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

the Farwalkers of the Dreamwater,
all sworn to the governance and sovereignty of the Dreamwater
and its known sherriff, Tim Tigean

1. The Gold Council of Niskantel, Patron Ilthebyrn
2. The Karakan Orcs, Lord Dakaan
3. Thunderscape Farmer’s Association, Elsir Edmonther
4. The Maian Gatekeeper’s Society, Mayor Carl the Red Ebrithil
5. The Hammerguard Dwarves, Lord Morghann Mordanus
6. The Arts Council of Eva Wyr, Rayvan Ithanadese
7. The Circle of Magic, Ari Bessellyn
8. The Court of the Nine Stars, Druid Lord Garyth Ferdinsten
9. Thunderscape Defense League, Devin Eaglethrough
10. The Radian Knights, Sir Judicia Evernus
11. The Porcelain Warriors of Maralynn, Esgaryth Poswar
12. The Athapathan Nomads, The Blind Druid, Bialla Riantha
13. The Naval Flagship of the Talisman, Pennellius Funere

The Stone spirit of the Dark Pana lies near Maiah. The Stone is where Blendhaven swore to protect the Valley and it is to this day that the Farwalkers do the same.

Anefsina, The Black Petal

Posted in Elves, Lesivith, the Talisman on July 24, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Anefsina was not always evil. She was destroyed by the crew of the Talisman at the gate to the Feydark in the old church of Corellon Larethian at Maralynn. She had imprisoned Hanna Blackruby, her old apprentice for not turning to the song of the Horned King.

Alamon and Meidry

Posted in The Shadow Road on July 24, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Alamon is an Ogre Mage who is not evil but in touch with his Fey side. Meidry is his best friend. They journey up and down the Shadow Road, without a home. They aid those in need as Alamon and Meidry are both powerful magicians with an effortless poise in battle that makes them oh so formidable.

Arnithol, High Elder Wyrm of Hyth Amir

Posted in the Talisman on July 24, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

Forever estranged from both the worlds of his youth and his adopted land of Ethilistyr, Arnithol is fulfilling his destiny by not claiming his right as High Elder Wyrm until he learns fully his place in the outsider prophecies of men.

Wolfdog Bridge

Posted in the Talisman on July 24, 2010 by coyoteandthunder

As the Talisman forged a new river through the wilds near Elk Hallow, there were those who wished nothing but to see their mission end. The Razorfied, a spawn of Nefegnlyr the Green Dragon constructed a hideous spectre known as the Oblivion wraith to get the job done. Wolfdog, having just gotten married, nearly lost his life on the bridge below. He told the crew of the Talisman that he would like to be called Heindrick again, the name of his birth, following this harrowing episode.