Foes

=Foes/Rivals= //Named antagonists, rivals and other foes of the party include://

Still Living Individuals:

 * Plow: Adamantine-bodied male personality Warforged fighter, previously considered an ally, revealed to be a mole of the "Dark Hand" Goblinoids and their secret master/mistress. May also be a follower of the Lord of Blades. Lead captor of Colden Torbald. Last seen fleeing Frostsilver Hold into the Seawall Mountains. Norrin Tordannon impled Plow may have been //Raza//, a Warforged living in Darguun who had been a member of the //Kech Volaar//.
 * Kostas Knyarri: Duergar master weaponsmith, known for his skill with forging //byeshk// metal. Had too many homunculi Iron Defenders than was healthy. Killed Corwin Benbow with a fireball. Master of portable traps. Suspected to be in Darguun as of Zarantyr-Olarune, but actually relocated to Sharn as of early Olarune. Completed task of forging Guurgaal, and remained in lair underneath Czervanth Tower until driven out in fall of NZZN. Confirmed to be en route to Darguun (atop the Seven Caves mountain) aboard a heavily modified and upgraded Warforged Titan.
 * Ambassador Ka'vanau: Hobgoblin from Darguun, once a respected military hero of the Ghaal'dar tribes, now assigned to New Cyre as the Lhesh Haruuc's ambassador to Prince Oargev. His deputy and three other Hobgoblins were ambushed and murdered en route to Wroat. More of an ally these days. Attended Brokenblade Council. Assisted in defense of New Cyre. Ally of Choraan. Not really a foe any more.
 * Slayer of Cyre's Children: Mysterious entity or entities responsible for the deaths of several Cyran refugees in Sharn, Wroat, Diamond Gulch, New Cyre, on the Lightning Rail between Starilaskur and Wroat, and most recently in Sterngate among newly-freed ex-slaves of Cyran descent.
 * Tyron: Artificer and Alchemist, originally from Cyre. He used to be Tyron d'Cannith until he was excoriated in 974 YK for unexplained dealings with the Dhakaani tribes after Darguun split from Cyre. Also responsible for violating Cannith rules by exposing a common Flesh Golem to the magical energies of a Creation Forge. Suspected to be on board the ex-Lyrandar airship //Quiet Storm//. //**Prequel:**// Guest at the castle belonging to Warlord Kogaa, a Hobgoblin with the Gan'duur clan.
 * Arthur Zimmall: Surviving Senior Partner of NZZN. Human. Priest of The Traveler (originally a priest of Boldrei); bearer of the Greater Dragonmark of Healing. House Jorasco excoriate. Approximately 248 years old. Befriended Dashiell Kaplan.
 * Carvalho: Ogre Mage leader of Daask (along with his sister Cavallah). Thinks himself a sophisticated "player" in the Sharn underworld, but is also a loyal follower of the Daughters of Sora Kell, the Hag covey that founded and rules Droaam.
 * Cavallah: Ogre Mage from Droaam, onetime leader of Daask (sister of Carvalho). Captain of the ex-Lyrandar airship //Quiet Storm// (currently damaged and hovering over the peak of the Seven Caves mountain, its mobile manifest zone to Syrania interacting badly with the manifest zone to Shavarath opened by an //eldritch machine).//
 * Cleon and Fiona: Fraternal twins sired by the late King Boranel ir'Wynarn. Possibly the current leaders of House Tarkanan. Whereabouts unknown since leaving Sharn in mid-Therendor 998.
 * Orpik: Orc Druid, probably a Child of Winter. First seen trying to enter Breland during the Marguul clans's mobilization on Sterngate. Captured and released. Later appeared as co-leader of the Jhorash'tar Orc mercenaries marching with the Swords of Liberty on New Cyre. Present at PrairieHearth massacre. Captured after the Siege of New Cyre; currently held aboard Dejarn, but was sole Orc survivor after their breakout. Whereabouts unknown.
 * Lucan Stellos: Formerly a Dark Lantern, now a Vampire at large in Breland. Possibly turned Prince Julian ir'Wynarn.
 * Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn: Eldest surviving child of King Boranel and Royal Steward of Breland. On his deathbed, Boranel named his younger brother Prince Kor as Regent, passing over Bortan and his other eligible children. Bortan has since worked feverishly behind the scenes, fomenting unrest and building his forces (particularly the paramilitary and law enforcement agencies under the aegis of the Royal Steward), and establishing his headquarters on the floating fortress Argonth. On 12 Eyre 998 YK Bortan declared himself Heir Designate of Breland, taking for himself the traditional dark red banners flown by the named heir to the throne. This, along with a sneak attack by Argonth on Breland's other floating fortress, Dejarn, officially started the Brelish Civil War (Red Bear vs. Blue Bear).
 * Druziel: An Imp from Shavarath, encountered twice by the party in Sharn before allying with Jarvis Black. Adventured with the party, and fought in the Siege of New Cyre (claiming to have killed the Quasit familiar to the Red Owl). Sent by Thomas to ask the lower powers about the massive illusion affecting the appearance of the Moons over much of Breland, Druziel may have been instructed and empowered to make sure the //eldritch machine// atop the Seven Caves mountain ripped a permanent planar rift to Shavarath that would allow legions of fiends to invade Eberron.

Organizations:

 * Dark Hand Goblinoids: Originally a mercenary force of Goblins, Hobgoblins and Bugbears that raided into NE Breland in Zarantyr 998 YK. Reborn 14 Eyre 998 YK as scores, perhaps hundreds, of feral goblinoids living in the Seven Caves mountain were possessed by Oni spirits from Shavarath, creating the so-called Heroes of Dhakaan.
 * Daask: Criminal organization, mainly comprised of monstrous humanoids from Droaam (Gargoyles, Harpies, Ogres, many Gnolls, Minotaurs and even a Medusa). Daask is gaining power in the Sharn underworld, and has also established a toehold in Wroat. Led by two Ogre Magi, Carvalho and his sister Cavallah. Daask owns the Piece of Home Inn and an elaborate fighting arena (catering to the well-to-do and politically connected) in Callestan on the edge of the ravine.
 * [|House Tarkanan]: Sharn-based criminal gang, composed of individuals bearing Aberrant or Mixed Dragonmarks. Name is a mockery of the true Dragonmarked Houses. More than a dozen reputed members took part in attack on the aiship Golden Dragon on 6 Olarune 998 YK; all were slain. Leaders allegedly include Prince Cleon and Princess Fiona, two of the late King Boranel's children.
 * Marguul Clans: Bugbears living in the mountainous areas of west Darguun. The clans have never formally recognized Lhesh Haruuc as their sovereign, but have also never actively opposed him. The Marguuls hold many Cyran and Zil slaves, both those originally captured when Darguun was created and their offspring. One clan, the //Gul Dalan//, made up most of the force that threatened Sterngate in mid-Olarune.
 * Manifest Legion: Mercenary unit composed almost entirely of Wizards and Sorcerers who specialize in Summoning monsters. Several (both individuals and at least one squad) have been hired using Dark Hands, Daask, NZZN or House Tarkanan funds. Several have been spotted with the Swords of Liberty army marching on New Cyre, and in the House Vadalis Enclave. After the Siege of New Cyre, three Manifest Legion mages were captured by the King's Citadel and are being held on Dejarn.

Deceased Individuals and Dismantled/Defeated Groups:

 * Warlord Kogaa: Middle-aged Hobgoblin and high-ranking member of the //Gan'duur// clan. During the War, an officer in a mercenary air cavalry unit, fighting under a House Deneith contract for Cyre on the Karrnath front. Still rides a Manticore called Volodoso. Fancied himself a wine aficionado and a lover of all things Cyran. Visited Sterngate three times to confer with Dover d'Vadalis. Died 14 Eyre 998 YK at the top of the Seven Caves mountain while attempting to claim Guurgaal from an //eldritch machine// and take command of an army of so-called Heroes of Dhakaan.
 * Diizina: Greater Barghest (as of 4 Olarune 998 YK) from Shavarath, Chief of the //Draar Mac// (Dark Hands) and servant to the Goblin lich, Kriilla Darkhand. Slayer of Draco. First seen leading the Dark Hand Goblinoid incursion into Breland near New Cyre. Next seen in Wroat; Draco beat him and set him on fire at the Lightning Rail station. **//Prequel://** Seen by a //Kech Volaar// team in Darguun in Rhaan 997 YK, leading new recruits for the so-called Dark Hands clan. Died 14 Eyre 998 YK at the top of the Seven Caves mountain while trying to raise an army of Heroes of Dhakaan using an //eldritch machine//.
 * Clan Droranath and Clan Jhorash'tor mercenaries: Out of the nearly 500 Dwarf and Orc mercenaries that took part in the Siege of New Cyre, about 14 Dwarves and 19 Orcs survived, and were kept in holding cells on board Dejarn. One Dwarf escaped and attempted to assassinate Governor Oargev in New Cyre (10 Eyre); the others escaped and wreaked havoc aboard Dejarn before being cut down (11 Eyre).
 * [|Swords of Liberty]: Brelish-based group dedicated to the violent overthrow of the ir'Wynarn monarchy. Founded by the enigmatic Red Owl and her lover, the Tiefling Telgin Char. Telgin was captured by the Dark Lanterns in 991 YK and sent to Dreadhold Prison rather than sentenced to execution. Whether he was released or escaped Dreadhold is a mystery. The Red Owl remained at large, reputedly near Xandrar but really at PrairieHearth, the House Vadalis Enclave in eastern Breland, gathering an army from SoL cells throughout the region, as well as mercenary units (the Manifest Legion and Clans Droranath and Jhorash'tor from the Mror Holds). After their defeat in the Siege of New Cyre, more than 100 fleeing survivors were rounded up by King's Citadel agents operating from Dejarn, and the dead were magically interrogated. In the ensuing weeks dozens of raids were carried out across Breland, smashing SoL cells in villages and towns, and killing or capturing most every remaining SoL loyalist and collaborator.
 * The Red Owl: Female Tiefling and leader of the Swords of Liberty. Sister or possibly lover of Telgin Char (if the former, would make her a half-sister to Lord Ruken ir'Clarn). Slain in the Siege of New Cyre, 4 Eyre 998 YK. Post-mortem attempts to interrogate her failed, as she had been possessed by an evil outsider from Shavarath for many years.
 * "Quiet Grave:" Half-Orc Assassin attached to mercenary band of Jhorash'tar Orcs (from the Mror Holds) taking part in the Marguul Clans' mobilization against Sterngate. Real name unknown. Currently a leader of the Jhorash'tar Orc mercenaries marching with the Swords of Liberty towards New Cyre. Slain 3 Eyre 998 YK outside New Cyre.
 * Dover d'Vadalis: Betrayer of PrairieHearth, House Vadalis' breeding ranch and enclave in eastern Breland. Younger son of Vadalis Enclave leader, Baron Tiber d'Vadalis. Former stablemaster at Sterngate. Current consort to the Red Owl. Slain 3 Eyre 998 YK outside New Cyre.
 * Rock Silverbreath: Dwarf of Clan Droranath and wielder of //Beardcutter// (Droranath's Legacy Weapon). Member of the Aurum. Currently leader of the Droranath mercenaries marching with the Swords of Liberty on New Cyre. Slain 3 Eyre 998 YK outside New Cyre.
 * Clanker: Warforged Monk and personal bodyguard to Carvalho. Mithral-bodied, fond of unarmed strikes and slams over weapons. Slain 2 Eyre 998 YK in Wroat, as part of an assassination attempt on Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn.
 * Tanar d'Tharashk: Also known as Tanar'aashta. A House Tharashk Half-Orc inquisitive, hired by Prince Oargev to help reopen the Dragonshard Mine outside New Cyre. Whether he remains interested in the Slayer of Cyre's Children is unknown. Nine years ago he was liaison to a band of Droaam mercenaries led by the Ogre Mage Carvalho during a campaign in the Eldeen Reaches (where he negotiated release of the surviving Valenar assigned to the experimental airship //Quiet Storm//). Captured by Red Owl while working a bounty for now-Governor Oargev ir'Wyarn. Tortured at House Vadalis mansion by corrupted family members. Freed by party on 23 Therendor, only to be killed by angry magebred shocker lizards.
 * Cult of The Three Below: Mysterious group dwelling deep in the plateau underneath Sharn, upon which the towers were built. The Cult was able to hire Daask to provide additional security. Its membership, other than Dolgrims and a couple of Dolgaunts, remains a mystery. Believed responsible for attack on airship //Blue Yonder//, 1 Therendor 998 YK. Most known members killed on 15 Therendor in battle/suicide attempt to relocate and widen rift to Xoriat.
 * Vestan ir'Simul: Member of a Brelish noble family, founder in late 997 YK of a minor and weak "Cult of the Dragon Below" and worshiping a creature called the "Queen with Burning Eyes" (a Bright Naga). Defeated by Dashiell Kaplan, among others, and forced to flee into Khyber itself. Khyber changed him, and he reemerged as head of a far stronger force, the Cult of The Three Below, trying to open a rift to Xoriat. Slain 15 Therendor before he could succeed.
 * Noçeon, Zimmall, Zuñiga & Nayaz: Professional corporation, headquartered in Sharn with offices in Wroat and perhaps elsewhere. Specialists in serving well-heeled clients with whatever they require to accomplish a goal. Motto: "Where Resources Meet Needs." Employer of several unusual "freelance operatives," including Muraco, Quarrian, Fedder and Kaela (all deceased). Employees included the late Norrin Tordannon and "Nomad" of House Deneith. Disbanded on 9 Therendor when one of the two remaining Senior Partners was revealed to be a Mind Flayer and killed. All remaining assets seized by the Office of the Royal Steward.
 * Fedder: Incarnate Flesh Golem (alive and sentient) assigned as an "assistant" to Faye Dwarfhammer while she works in The Cogs under Sharn on forging a //byeshk// spearhead. Originally created by Tyron d'Cannith. Defeated in combat by the adventurers, and a possible ally. Defeated Colden Torbald in arena combat, but spared his life. Slain during The Fall of NZZN, 9 Therendor 998 YK.
 * Muraco: Changeling Rogue/Swordsage and onetime classmate of Colden Torbald. Multiple murderess. Initially in custody of the Sharn Watch; moved to a House Deneith-run holding cell at Daggerwatch, after direct intercession by House Orien. Escaped again, but killed 5 Therendor 998 YK. Body missing.
 * Norrin Tordannon: Account Executive for NZZN and member of the Copper Concord of the Aurum. Killed 4 Therendor 998 YK.
 * Telgin Char: Tiefling co-founder of the Swords of Liberty, a violent domestic terrorist group opposed to the Brelish monarchy. Artificer and Rogue who attempted to detonate a magic-suppression "bomb" on board the airship Golden Dragon on 7 Olarune 998 YK. Escaped using gaseous form and flying off in a soarwood lifeboat. Slain while attempting to escape capture in so-called "Vermin Tower" in Lower Tavick's Landing (beneath, and forming the foundation of, Lyrandar Tower) on 8 Olarune. Body turned over to the King's Citadel. Rumored to be half-brother to **Lord Ruken ir'Clarn**, the most prominent antimonarchist member of Parliament.
 * Quarrian: Mysterious Choker Warlock and assassin. Apparently slain while attempting to ambush the party aboard the airship Golden Dragon, 7 Olarune 998 YK. Believed to have been an NZZN freelance operative.
 * Alfred Meldrum: Onetime Party member, this "Mourntouched" Cyran Bard turned on the party in Wroat, throwing his lot in with Daask. Slain by Nina Moondown on 4 Olarune 998 YK. Soon after, his body disappeared from the Daask-run arena where he died.
 * Aunk: Bugbear hunter, presumably part of the "Dark Hands," possibly reporting to Diizina (slain).

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