followed them. Trolls are master craftsmen and stoneworkers who played a central role in shaping the p... environments and exhibit a natural expertise in stonecraft and metallurgy. While often depicted as male... rection of the Mother, they learned the arts of stonecraft and metallurgy, turning raw ore into metals ... elage, the trolls developed the skills to craft stone, refine ore into metal, and shape the landscape t
n statecraft and heroic control, ranging from non-onerous promises of devotion to life-threatening invo... nd Creation ====
Geasa are created when a practitioner of sufficient power (usually a [[:skyss:chars:he... among the gods. These bonds are described as "not onerous" but are essential for the arcane link to fun... ous person is significantly harder to resist than one laid upon a conscious subject. When conscious, a
ildren.
- Bhaltair (43, born 731) Heir. He has one surviving child of his own, and was married to Ra... annually)) | 439 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 136 |
==== Recent ... when he attempted to march south to claim that throne on the death of his brother in law Harold VIII of... een Caoimhe was nine when her father died, and as one of the few surviving great nobles the Earl was pa
other notable export from their islands is the stone.
^ Type ^^ Value ^
^ Ships || 12 |
^ Infa... s annually)) | 10 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 19 |
==== Recent History ====
The history of the Murchadhs is one of martial prowess and increasing friction with t... en Caoimhe]] and force a marriage to claim the throne. To "clip their wings," the crown installed the [
triarch | Mid-thirties | 231 (543) |
Alfarinn is one of the most ancient and powerful [[:skyss:chars:h... s]]. Possessing a 58% divinity rating, she is reckoned practically a demi-god, descended from children ... kyss:pantheon:mother|Mother of All]]. She transitioned into a nomadic existence, selecting mortal men o... s. She is usually found in a group of women, with one female child. The daughters usually stay with the
cal transmutation of the body, allowing a practitioner to alter their appearance, gender, skin colour, ... achieve a successful transformation, the practitioner must "have a clear picture in their head of what... important tool for operational security. Practitioners use this ability to:
* **Gender and Age Alter... deep understanding of non-human anatomy. Practitioners must study how hind legs differ from human legs
ons during the events of [[:skyss:Fierce]]. Positioned as commender of the guard force attached to the ... erised as a slim and fit man with a swarthy skin tone and dark hair. His professional life in the saddl... olite, prudent, and highly efficient. He is a proponent of organised field craft, shown through his cla
ls of [[:skyss:places:douglas|Douglas]]. They are one of the 14 great noble houses of [[:skyss:places:d... tality and generosity. Though they are considered one of the least powerful of the great houses, they h... s annually)) | 13 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 20 |
Population: T... ion that attempted to restore the Queen to her throne. This coalition also included the [[:skyss:chars:
and deeds of every individual possessing at least one-eighth divine ancestry. It serves as a vital inst... ration of divine blood; individuals with at least one-eighth (1/8) divine ancestry are automatically re... f the record—such as the removal of pages to hide one’s abilities or history the Skyssian state maintai... :skyss:chars:old_bjorn|Old Bjorn]]: Reputed to be one of the oldest living subjects, his history is sai
ly path to true completion. Whether this place is one of luxury or the industry of the mineral mines, i... sm. This process is intended to grant the practitioner mastery over themselves and, by extension, the i... [:skyss:chars:mukul|Mukul]] advise that a practitioner should always take the high ground and never rel... skyss:pantheon:clewg|Clewg]]: The deity and "holy one" whose wisdom guides the faithful to their place
y providing a critical constitutional function as one of the nine [[:skyss:chars:electors|Electors of S... ng the local culture from a "raider economy" into one focused on international trade and common prosper... ge's records, an individual must possess at least one-eighth (1/8th) divine blood.
* **The Book of H... .
=== The Herald of Heroes ===
The College holds one of the nine seats on the Council of Electors, whi
is notoriously fickle and usual open to more than one interpretation, and it's important to bear that i... fer to [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren]], who was abandoned as a baby and "found" by the people of [[:skyss:... yss]]: The "northerners" whose influence is questioned by the text.
* [[:skyss:places:cottalem|Kingdo... ord that serves as the instrument of justice mentioned in the prophecy.
* [[:skyss:chars:geas|Geas]]:
|Kingdom of Skyss]] | Leader of Straven | 56 | no-one knows |
===== Stories/Function =====
Bjorn Joha... sson is by far the oldest resident of Straven, no-one is quite sure exactly how old he is. What is clear is that he's much older than everyone else. Hence the moniker //Old Bjorn//.
When the... the King's Ship //Seagull// to transport the prisoner and the young heroes to the capital. He currentl
reat_east_road|Great East Road]]. He is a practitioner of the "Opener of the Ways" affinity, a divine g... hed linen shirt and woollen hose, often in earth tones or dark blues to maintain an inconspicuous profi... ated to [[:skyss:pantheon:freki|Freki]], made of bone, to amplify his scouting senses and protect him f... t decades cultivating a reputation for pragmatic honesty; he is a man who stays bought until a contract
walled city of Norpen, a very densely populated stone built haven from the Northern seas and the storms... ong to the new generations.
There's an active stone quarry that exports local stone for building. There are also lots of fishing vessels, seaweed collecti... s annually)) | 15 |
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==== Recent H
