Factions#

Organizations and groups active in and around Drakkenheim.

Hooded Lanterns#

  • Type: Military order
  • Goal: Restore the throne of Drakkenheim
  • Base: Watchtower, Emberwood Village
  • Leader (local): Captain Ansem

A military organization working to restore order to Drakkenheim and place a rightful heir on the throne.

Known Members#

  • Captain Ansem (commander, Emberwood)
  • Lieutenant Petra Lang (captured by ratlings)

Party Relationship#

Friendly — party agreed to rescue Lieutenant Petra

First Mentioned#

Session 1

Amethyst Academy#

  • Type: Magical institution
  • Goal: Research delerium
  • Base: Red Lion Hotel (Emberwood), Eckerman Mill (meetings)

A group of mages studying the properties of delerium. They send researchers into Drakkenheim, though many don’t return.

Known Members#

  • Master River (blue tiefling)
  • Theobroma (PC, on leave from PhD)

Party Relationship#

Theobroma is affiliated; meeting at Eckerman Mill scheduled

First Mentioned#

Session 1

Followers of the Falling Flame#

  • Type: Religious faction
  • Goal: Embrace the meteor as the Sacred Flame made real
  • Base: Hendrix Farm (pilgrims), the Crater
  • Leader: Lucretia Matthias

A faction of Sacred Flame worshippers who believe the meteor was a divine manifestation. They practice rituals at the crater, including (rumored) plunging delerium into their hearts.

Known Members#

  • Lucretia Matthias (leader)
  • Nathaniel Flint (chaplain, at Hendrix Farm)

Party Relationship#

Not yet contacted

First Mentioned#

Session 1 (Flamekeeper Bella)

Silver Order#

  • Type: Religious/military faction
  • Goal: Destroy the meteor as an arcane abomination
  • Base: Unknown

A faction of Sacred Flame worshippers who believe the meteor is an abomination that must be destroyed.

Known Members#

  • High Flamekeeper Ophelia Reed (visits Chapel of St. Ardenna)

Party Relationship#

Not yet contacted

First Mentioned#

Session 1 (Flamekeeper Bella)

Queen’s Men#

  • Type: Criminal organization
  • Goal: Profit, control
  • Base: Unknown
  • Leader: “The Queen” (identity unknown)

A criminal gang that controls the roads and operates as bandits. They shook down the party for 100 gold on the road (unsuccessfully).

Known Members#

  • Unnamed bandits (some killed, some fled)

Party Relationship#

Hostile

First Mentioned#

Session 1 (bandit encounter)

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