A to Z of Iourn

O'Hare, Damodred: Gnomish necromancer who hired Fenton Pryde to obtain the Heart of Llysallian for him, in order to construct a dracolich. O'Hare was obsessed with the murder of Sapphire Ninefondle and the rescue of his childhood sweetheart Jemimah. He was fatally thwarted in this goal by the Chosen of Narramac, dying at the hand of Elias Raithborne on 45th Suntask 204. This was not such a tragic loss as he was attempting to release a dracolich at the time.

Oakholme: A small farming community appoximately two days from Northmeet by the North Timberlake Road. It is built around a massive and ancient oak tree that grows out of the very pleasent townsquare. Day-to-day running of the town is left to the squire, Osroth. On 39th Scatterseed 204 Oakholme took in sixty survivors from the village of Garwood. On 6 Brightday 204 Squire Osroth was castrated by a vengeful Ravenna after his brutalisation of one of his serving girls. Ravenna and her co-conspirators were apprehended but escaped and remained wanted by the law, until they were pardoned by the Alberdark on 1 Suntask 204.

Obanir: One of the soldiers in the retinue of Baron Tannith Swift who came to Bear's Reach on 30 Chillbone 204. He pursued Vitor Grushko into the Whittenwood on 35 Chillbone. It is not known whether he still lives.

Oblivion: The afterlife. Oblivion means many different things to many people. Most see oblivion as the final resting place for the soul when it has departed from the body. Only by worshipping one of the moon gods can one avoid Oblivion. The moon god Mortis is said to be able to navigate Oblivion, taking the souls of the dead to their final resting place.

Oblivios: The high temple of the Watchers on the Cusp of Oblivion located in Uris.

Ochre: Giant eagle from Kerikal that carried Brack Ogrebane from the Laughing Rock on 27th Midsummer 204.

Odyssian Church: This is the church that worships Sharrash as the god of travellers.

Ogrebane, Brack: Dwarven ranger from the Gunstadtan Hills. He was born Brack Kurast, but earned his new name hunting down and slaying the creatures that slew his parents. Arrived in the Village of the Eighteen Churches a few days before Brightday to embark on Narramac's quest; there he met the bard, Alessandre. During the first task, his entire group were killed and eaten by a wyvern, although Brack managed to kill the beast and take its egg. On his way back to the Village to find a new team, Brack met Alessandre again who introduced him to Ravenna, Nicos, Raza, Arvan and Elias. Despite hearing their recent history he opted to join the team, replacing the recently departed Minsc. Brack's self-declared motivation in the quest is to gain the power to slay as many ogres as possible - so obviously, he is a calm level-headed sort of chap. Victorious in the grand quest, Brack and the others became the Chosen of Narramac and now walk a very different path. This path puzzled the dwarven warmaster, Grimm, when he met with Brack. He could not understand why Brack chose to be an outcaste living in human lands. This got Brack to thinking, and he is becoming homesick for Gunstadtan.

Ohn, Darrashar: Small child of merchant family who sold Jhasik a conker, but never saw the money for it.

O'Keef: Bandit lord who operated in the area of Vrex Cross. Drasha surmised that he was the one responsible for recent thefts from the temple of Ashardon. He apparently had a paymaster somewhere in the city of Uris, who may have been Fenton Pryde. O'Keef was killed by the Chosen of Narramac on 43rd Suntask 204.

Old City: Centre of Uris where many original Hadradan buildings still stand.

Old Mill: Stone windmill overlooking the town of Bear's Reach. It is the oldest building in the village, but was abanoned by the local millers in favour of a more convenient and efficient water mill. It is currently the home of the wizard, Trevane.

Old Neddy: Monstrous and fictitious serpent reputed to dwell in the Glasswater tarn.

Old Utarvan Inn: A very large and luxurious inn located on the coast, about a day's journey north of Uris. The Old Utarvan is very famous as the stopping place of the nobility and kings. It is also very expensive, but worth every penny (if you have the money). The inn is run by the enormous Folarn family.

Oldheart Manor: Home of the baron of Umbria and the place where the governance of the barony takes place. The manor is an enormous, indefensible, rambling estate.

Oldheart: The seat of the Barons of Umbria, located on the eastern frontier of the barony. Oldheart sits on an island in the Uri created by an ox-bow bend. 5000 people dwell in Oldheart and almost the entire island is covered in buildings, docks and churches. The Agiostic Church is particularly strong here.

Olna: Became initiate of the Norandon Circle of the druidic Order on 25th Lollmeadow 204, after successfully completeing a quest in the Wraith Haunt. She succeeded in this endeavour with Ariai, Phezek and Yosef.

Olwyn: Druidic initiate of the Kerikite Circle who fought the forces of evil in the Plains of Acheron during Midsummer 204.

O'Mare, Bethwyn: High priestess of the Church of Fortune's favour in Norandor. She is based in Uris and was present at the Ceremony of the Sword on 25 Heathaze 204.

Order of the Dark Moon: Monastic order based in the far south-west of Norandor, very close to the Straits of Contemplation and the border with Salmaynak. They believe in the inevitability of war and conflict that comes from the worship of gods. Only through meditation and continual testing of oneself and one's abilities can a person transcend such petty considerations. The order was founded by Brother Logen many years ago. The current Father Abbot is a man called Magen. On 12th Heathaze 204, Zookie revealed to the Chosen of Narramac that the order had not always held such tenants. He claimed that the founding abbot, Logen, had devised the order to seek out godspeakers with view of bringing down the moon faiths. His claims cannot be substantiated.

Order of the Dragon: An order of unknown organisation and purpose. The ring discovered by Raza on 26th Brightday 204 is thought to belong to this order. They may be synonymous with the Order of the Wyrm.

Order of the Hawk: A paladin order based in Uris. It is commanded by Sir Geffris. The heroic Sir Garnir is one of its most celebrated members.

Order of the Roaring Lion: The order of paladins that is based in The Village of the Eighteen Churches. This order is most prestidgious of all orders in Urova, charged with maintaining peace in the holiest of places. It is commanded by Sir Kordell.

Order of the Seventh Moon: Another name for the Order of the Dark of the Moon.

Order of the Shining Fist: Paladin order based in Uris. The Order tests new paladins by sending them on a quest for the legendary Cross of Vítaeous.

Order of the Wyrm: A religious order from Tibrai. Elias Raithborne and his family belong to this religious cult.

Order of Valour: One of the highest awards the Norandon king can bestow on an individual. The Order of Valour was iniated by King Yaddagon III in 40 LE, and since then three hundred and four individuals have been named to it. The Chosen of Narramac and Bumbrey Dolanz were named to the Order on 4th Lollmeadow 204.

Orinov I [king]: King of Norandor from 88 to 92 LE.

Orinov II [king]: King of Norandor from 101 to 108 LE.

Orinov III [king]: King of Norandor from 149 to 156 LE.

Ornlov Field: A collection of hobbit villages in the northwestern part of The Wold. A peaceful agrarian community, best known for the spectacular Battle of Ornlov field that took place on 27th Suntask 204.

Ornslo, Saffrin: Head of the Sylvani Church in the Village of the Eighteen Churches. Ornslo is a ageing woman always decoratively bedecked in dozens of noisesome bangles and beads. She aided Salamar Russ, Kak, Jass, Manacus, Torgellias and Isiah's investigation into the death of Ulish Van Caspan on 45th Suntask 204, by introducing them to the mysterious plif.

Orthus [captain]: Captain of the palace guards at Yaddagon's palace in Uris. Orthus is efficient, fearsome and has no sense of humour. Arrived with a force of warriors and Archwizard Gaston at Castle Caled (later Castle Dolanz) to save Princess Celestine on 1 Lollmeadow 204. On 23 Heathaze 204 he led the ailing King Yaddagon XIV in an inspection of the Daggers of Norandor. His son, Rectar, had joined the palace guard by this time, and became something of an embarassment to his father.

Ós: Major river that runs through the centre of Salmaynak.

Osroth [Lady]: The wife of Squire Osroth. Now a drooling simpleton.

Osroth [Squire]: Squire of Oakholme. Osroth married above his station only to find his wife turn into a vegetable. He excises his sexual frustrations with the aid of his serving girls. When one girl, Honour, failed to cooperate he fell into a rage and beat her. On the 6th Brightday 204, a party of adventurers (2) led by Arvan and Ravenna punished him for his transgressions. He was castrated by the sorceress and left with his own thoughts..... and his testicles.

Ozrik: Farmer, resident of Oakholme and betrothed to the servant, Honour. He set off on Narramac's grand quest in late Gentle Days 204.