Tree of Parting

Welcome to Tree of Parting! This game is set at a badlands trading post.

Game Background

Founded in ancient tragedy, the Tree of Parting is a safe haven in a dangerous land. The Tree of Parting is considered by many to be one of the Wonders of the Wold. It is known far and wide for its hospitality as well as the incredible beauty of its views in all directions. From the tree, one can see Culverwood, Izen, The Red Hills, the Emerald Kingdom, and on a clear day offer a far off view of the plateaus of the Kingdom of New Elenna.

Characters

These are the characters, past and present, that have been featured in this game.

Current Roster

Atlas Sunowl the Human Fighter

Ramack 'Mack' the Halfling Monk/Rogue

Crosseye the Human Ranger

Carver the Centaur Paladin

Cameron the Halfling Cleric of Jancassais

Orba Zetianos the Human Sorcerer

Past Characters

Taelith Fenlandel the Elf Sharpshooter....current Location Unknown

Kesabrey Jesk the Human Witch....current Location Unknown

Lilith Parrim the Liontaur Rogue....current Location Unknown

Jazzy the Gnome Sorcerer....current Location Unknown

Udhomer the Human Sorcerer on Walkabout....current Location The Tree of Parting, Treetops Inn

Bonivus the Minotaur Phalanx Fighter....current Location The Tree of Parting, Treetops Inn

Caius Greycloak the Human Cleric of Gargul on Walkabout....current Location The Tree of Parting, Treetops Inn

Irdalas the Elven Sharpshooter on Walkabout....current Location Unknown, likely the wilds of Izen

NPCs

Laughingwater - Male Human, runs the Free Trade Post. Here, traders and travelers alike make arrangements to store their wagons, livestock, and other travelling supplies in the tree for the night. He also is the one to see to set up a shop within the tree.
Moana - Female Human, a crystal ball reader, runs a tiny shop called Moana’s Fortunes.
Dungarth - Male Human, runs Dungarth's Leatherworking Shop
Saide Silvergraft - Female Half elf, runs The Big Nest a general store.
Lorifir Lorhalien - Male Elf, runs the Fletcher
Liliput Muffinbubble - Female Halfling, Caretaker of The Leafy Chapel [a shrine to Alemi as well as a memorial to Ilyndrethyl and Deeproot.]
Boolia - Female Half-Orc, runs Studs and Gems. Resident for 12 years and a frequent merchant traveler to the Tree for 12 years before that
Miles Raynor - Male Human, Head of Security - He and his assistant, coordinate all defense efforts for the Tree. Miles was a career officer with the Emerald Armed Forces. He explains the behavior expected of all guests of the inn, much to the consternation of Ciyradyl, who thinks it harms her hospitality. He also runs regular drills for all able-bodied residents of the Tree as everyone, “And I mean everyone,” will help defend the tree if attacked.
Folbre Ilyndrathyl - Male Elf Tree of Parting Manager, little else is known including his age and relationships with Ciyradyl and Hiflanyl
Ciyradyl Ilyndrathyl - Female Elf, Runs Treetop Tavern. Calm, pleasant and warm personality. She is highly organized and proper in her treatment of others
Hiflanyl Ilyndrathyl - Male Elf, Runs the warehouse and stables - He also runs the “lifts” to raise up the trade wagons into the tree and is the lead repairman for anything that needs fixed. He is a virtuoso at repairing anything. Hiflanyl has designed a stairway that circles the trunk of the tree, which can be lifted and compacted when the denizens of Izen or the Red Hills come calling. He also has several lifts that can lift anything from a pile of crates, to livestock, to an entire wagon up into the safety of the tree for the evening.

Gaston Laroutte - Human Male, wealthy noble trying to get into The Chancers Club. Boistrous, loud, extravagant and self superior. Gaston talks a good game, has good fighting skills, but is a bit full of himself. Gaston failed the test and found his courage lacking against the strange denizens of the Eastern Wood. The party sided against Gaston and he has been denied entrance to the Chancers Club. He is a nephew to Quason Thesk, Duke in Plateau City. He is hostile towards the party
Mikalus Dragonspell - Human Male, Silver Bishop of the Chancers Club. Self made nobleman of Plateau City. One of the key figures in blocking Gaston from gaining entrance into the Chancers Club. Worked behind the scenes to accomplish this by bringing the party into the testing. Module 2 He has a neutral if not slightly favorable towards the party
Lady Dragonspell - Human Female, married to Mikalus, holds the rank of Master Mage in Plateau City Star Mage Guild
Quason Thesk - Human Male, wealthy noble of the rank of Duke in Plateau City. His position towards the party is uncertain
Lord Bezel - Human Male, Silver Board of Selections Member. Worked with Mikalus Dragonspell behind the scenes and holds a Neutral position towards the party.

Party Treasure

The suite of Rooms From the Main room in Tree Tops Inn, across the room and up a side flight of stairs and down a hall. The walls are open, granting more pristine views of the beauty of the Tree. The covered walk has several other paths that lead to other rooms situated about. Looking to only be accessible by the walkway or, of course, magic. At the end of the walkway, about 250' from the main room, is a short 8 steps to a beautiful cherry wood door highlighted with red and gold trim.

The suite consists of 3 rooms and a wash room. 2 sleeping rooms with 2 large beds each, separated by a communal room of about 300 square feet. The suite is pleasantly furnished, but not extravagantly so, a fire place is located in each room and a pair of filled water pitchers with glasses sits on a small table backed by chairs and a couch. A third large sized chair is just to the side by a window looking out to the west.

Gift from Mikalus Dragonspell- Crystal decanter with silver dragon head stopper and 8 crystal glasses. Value unknown

Standard Nightly Watch

1st Watch: Atlas

2nd Watch: Mack

3rd Watch: Cameron, Carver

4th Watch: Crosseye, Zee Orba

Geography

Sitting halfway between the Emerald Kingdom and the Kingdom of New Elenna.

Tree of Parting

Red Hills North of the Tree of Parting

New Elenna to the East of The Tree of Parting

The Tree of Parting Broader view, not scaled

History

They all came from different backgrounds and stories and had their own reasons to do so, but one and all found themselves in the small town of Edenmoor and the cusp of adventure. Signing aboard as additional guard for a grand caravan to the west and Emerald City by The Mailed Fist, the party set out. 8 days into the journey, one of the wagons has come upon a problem. The rear axle and wheels have not only come apart, much of the fittings have been torn to sawdust. Garretn Von Klempt, Captain of the Mailed Fist has chosen the party as the souls who will stand against the raiders of the Red Hills and Izen as the the merchants oils to get the wagon operational. Night is falling

Death tried to come that night. Death in the form of goblin raiders from the Red Hills. They rode in on goblin dogs, nearly 3 to 1 against the small band of protectors. The battle was short and bloody with one of the guards, Bonivus the minotaur, falling to the enemy's blades and teeth. The party of Atals, Mack, Lilith Crosseye and Bonivus did win the day in the end. Killing a dozen of the foul goblins and 4 of their dogs. Quick action saved the life of Bonivus and the party continued their journey. It has been 2 days since the attack, hopefully there will be no others. The Tree of Parting is only a day further.

The party made it to the Tree and discovered that their survival upon the road is being considered a small miracle. The Chancers Club is hosting a Ball throughout the Tree as well. Crowded does not do the congestion about justice. Some participated in the games and festivities, others did not and eventually all sought some sleep. Again, our heroes are denied of such luxury as a pair of hungry Ankhegs erupt from the ground in search of food. the party, with new friends, Udhomer and Iraldas, vanquish the foul beasts.

The party has just concluded breakfast and have accepted a the offer to become residents, a coveted title to the Tree of Parting, extended to them because of their heroics as of late. They have also met with an initiate to the Chancers Club and reason of the previous nights ball. Gaston by name, and he has offered to hire the party to accompany him into the unknown of the Eastern Woods to stay for 5 days.