Taur Isles (game)

Welcome to Taur Isles!

Game Background

In an archipelago not many years removed from open warfare, the three taur races -- minotaur, liontaur, and centaur -- are figuring out how to set aside their ancient animosities. On Liontaur Isle a band of young adventurers has found the perfect place to set forth on the path to fame and fortune.

Characters

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

Current Roster

Table: Current Roster

Character Name	Player	Gender	Race	Class	Notes
Falco Ambersire	Ryan M	M	Halfling	Conjuration Wizard	Book-lover who uses magic in unusual ways.
Kiwina	Steve M	M	Centaur	Ranger	Hails from a far western isle.
Finnian	Zeke W	M	Half-Elf	Sharpshooter	Forest-dweller, bowyer.
Sable Trueheart	Don P	M	Minotaur	Ranger	Dour bounty hunter seeking a criminal.
Gothruk Gore	Logan B	M	Minotaur	Monk	Striking scar and big pole-arm.
Rolth Niheow	Mark B	M	Liontaur	Barbarian	From the wilder part of Liontaur Island, tattooed.
Tsak Rezar	Damien B	M	Half-Orc	Ranger	Raised by Dwarves.
Elyas Locke	Ben A	M	Human	Abjuration Wizard	More than meets the eye.

A link to more extensive information on the current members of the Eight-Petaled Rose Party

Standard Marching Order

Indoors

10'/5' corridor:

Front

Tsak
Gothruk
Finnian Left-3rd/Falco Right-4th
Elyas
Sable
Kiwina
Rolth

Rear

This gives us an extra 5 foot space up front for the medium-sized PC to step into if necessary to get off a shot or close spell (color spray!) with Gothruk right behind to use his reach and combat reflexes for AoOs if the enemy tries to step up to that square instead. Rolth and Kiwina have plenty of movement to cross the whole party in one move action if the need to get ahead of the front rank for some reason.

Outdoors

           Front

Gothruk -- 10' space -- Sable
Gothruk -- 5' -- Tsak -- Sable

Elyas -- Falco -- Finnian

Kiwina - 5' space - Rolth

Kiwina------------------Rolth

            Rear

Past Characters

Table: Past Characters

Character Name	Player	Gender	Race	Class	Notes
Allura Barrin’tor	Clark A	F	Half-Elf	Bard	Drow heritage.
Lomocia Ninthi	Koby C	F	Elf	Bloodwitch	Twice exiled, marked by Gargul.

NPCs

• Name--Race--Class/Role--Description

• Amarantha--Dryad?--Unknown--Centaur Isle-dwelling cousin of Minotaur Isle's dryad Cassia, fond of mead and nectar
• Artemis Blackwind--Liontaur--Master of Ceremonies--Presided over the opening ceremony of the Taurnament of Roses
• Beckn--Human--Sailor--Serves as Bosun on the crew of the Merry Mermaid
• Bucko--Half Elf--Sailor--Serves on the crew of the Merry Mermaid
• Cassia--Dryad--Gatekeeper--Graceful riddling guardian of the dungeon garden beneath the Violet Keep during the Taurnament
• Cecil--Centaur--Sailing Captain--Eccentric commander of the Herald, a vessel borne by water elementals and aided by Eberyon
• Clayfus--Liontaur--Warrior--An egotistical member of the Wrestling Wemics whom the Petals met in Chessford before the Taurnament of Roses
• Clyde--Human--Mage--Loose-lipped Star Mage Guild recruiter at the Taurnament Opening Ceremony
• Coyle--Half Elf--Mage--By the book Star Mage Guild recruiter at the Taurnament Opening Ceremony
• Crusty--Dwarf--Sailing Captain--Captain of the Dahlia, ancient but swift, for the right price
• Elarorn--Liontaur--Survivor--Taurnament quester that the Eight Petaled Rose saved from the Shipwreck Shoals.
• Selanlar Erhorn--Half Elf--Sailing Captain--Greedy commander of the overloaded Magbellam
• Gnym of Gnym--Minotaur--Poet--Judge of the Taurnament of Roses
• Granny Esoway--Liontaur--Wise Woman--Eldery liontaur who sold us a clue at the Taurnament of Roses
• Jaynce--Centaur--Guide--Helpful guide to the Taurament garden at Scribner University
• Khab--Centuar--Chief Stallion--Stern but fair head of security at Scribner University who can grant passes to cross the isle
• Hollyhocks--Centaur--Druid--High Priest of Domi and Judge of the Taurnament of Roses
• Librarian--Centaur--Librarian--Strong-willed keeper of the Scribner University library
• Luomi Juova--Liontaur--Shining Dragon--Dragon Consortium Judge of the Taurnament of Roses
• Alex Marblehorn--Minotaur--Fighter--Wealthy adventurer competing in the Taurnament
• Markus--Centaur--Captain--Leader of the guards on the path to the Scribner University rose garden
• Parsons--Human--Sailing Captain--Eccentric commander of the Merry Mermaid, with a history of good deeds
• Phaeline--Liontaur--Waitress--A staffer at the Wanderers' Roost inn of Chessford who can dish it out as well as she can take it
• Purple Duke--Minotaur--Noble--Wealthy, stout minotaur who rules the Violet Keep on Minotaur Isle, bestowing gifts on Taurnament questers
• Rock--Minotaur--Warrior?--Rude leader of a minotaur group of competitors in the Taurnament, shooed away by Cassia
• Mr. and Mrs. Shilling--Centaur--Homeowners--Decent folks who rented their house to the ship-weary Petals upon their arrival near Scribner University
• Sixaeus--Centaur--Guard--Dishonorable guard on the winding path to the Scribner University rose garden
• Tovalt--Liontaur--Warrior?--Rudely impatient leader of his crew competing in the Taurnament of Roses
• Wruwor--Liontaur--First Mate--Assists Captain Cecil on the Herald

Geography

This game is originates in the town of Chessford on Liontaur Island, which is the home base for the game. The group starts the campaign in the town, although play will often take them out onto the sea and to other islands. Click here for commonly known geographic facts about the Taur Isles.

History

• Here is the current game board.
• Here are the game archives.
• Here is the players' notes page Players' Notes.