The spiritual leaders, politicians, and authority figures whose decisions and beliefs shape the moral and political landscape of the campaign world.
Father Jacob - Tyr Priest#
First Appearance: Session 15 - “On George’s Heels” (journal discovered)
Race: Human
Profession: Priest of Tyr
Affiliations: Church of Tyr, Pilgrimage groups, Divine justice
Physical Description: Traditional priest conducting pilgrimages to sacred sites, leads groups in dangerous mountain missions.
Session Appearances:
- Session 15: His journal discovered at abandoned campsite
- Session 16: Rescued from Shadowfell with George and other pilgrims
- Session 17: Provides information about Red ’s background and Skyhammer history
Relationships with Player Characters:
- Red (Thurnok): Shared religious connection through Tyr worship
- George: Worked with him on pilgrimage mission
- The Party: Grateful for rescue from Shadowfell imprisonment
Connections to Other NPCs:
- George: Led pilgrimage group that included Olivia ’s grandson
- Mother Asuka: Mentioned as religious mission partner
- Lacuna and Demons: Primary opponents during shrine corruption
Mission Activities: Leading pilgrimages to close Shadowfell rifts, conducting religious ceremonies, protecting sacred sites from corruption.
Current Status: Rescued from Shadowfell, continues religious duties and provides historical information about divine conflicts.
Mother Asuka - Religious Figure#
First Appearance: Session 3 - “Unraveling Twilight” (mentioned in journals)
Race: Human
Profession: Religious Leader
Affiliations: Her faith community, Religious missions
Physical Description: Not extensively described, but holds significant religious authority and works on missions with Father Jacob.
Connections to Other NPCs:
- Father Jacob: Religious mission partner mentioned in George’s journals
- George: Part of Project Purple Patch religious mission investigation
Role: Spiritual guidance, community leadership, potential divine intervention in religious matters.
Current Status: Continues religious leadership activities, likely involved in ongoing responses to supernatural threats.
Willemay Hargreave - Political Dissenter#
First Appearance: Session 10 - “The Red
Scare”
Race: Elf
Profession: Political Activist, Dissenter
Affiliations: Reform movement in Milstrom, Opposition to Red
Lennon
Physical Description: Elven woman devoted to Tyr, sentenced to execution for “counter-revolutionary activity.”
Session Appearances:
- Session 10: Witnessed at public trial, sentenced to execution for dissent
- Session 11: Execution scheduled for dawn, party’s actions allow her survival
Political Activities: Questioning Red Lennon’s regime, warning about creeping authoritarianism, advocating for democratic council system.
Connections to Other NPCs:
- Red Lennon: Primary political opponent who sentenced her to death
- Roscoe: Provided information about her dissent and religious alignment
- Boone Rockwell: Political ally advocating for governmental reform
Current Status: Survived Red Lennon’s regime due to party’s shrine cleansing, continues advocating for democratic reform in Milstrom.
Boone Rockwell - Milstrom Council Member#
First Appearance: Session 13 - “Burning down the house”
Race: Human
Profession: Politician, Town Council Member
Affiliations: Milstrom Council, Political stability, Governmental reform
Physical Description: Established political figure representing continuity and moderate reform approaches.
Session Appearances:
- Session 13: Participates in town meeting about future governance after mayor’s death
Political Position: Suggests expanding existing council structure rather than complete governmental change, represents measured approach to reform.
Relationships with Other NPCs:
- Willemay Hargreave: Political ally in reform movement
- Milstrom Citizens: Represents established order and political continuity
Current Role: Helps guide Milstrom’s transition from Red Lennon’s diabolic control to legitimate democratic governance.
Current Status: Active in Milstrom politics, working on month-long deliberation process for new governmental structure.