A to Z of Iourn

Ragginbone: Beggar imprisoned in the dungeon of Castle Northmeet on 13th Brightday 204. He claimed to once have been a famous burglar before age turned him into a poor excuse for comic relief. Ragginbone escaped with Ravenna, Elias, Nicos, Arvan and Raza from the cells. He was last seen hobbling into the dark with an arrow sticking out of his shoulder. Ravenna was of the opinion that Ragginbone was a powerful spell-caster who somehow used his magic to help them all to escape. Ragginbone was later revealed to be an ambulent controlled by Narramac.

Rain, Lyra: Warrioress from Kovar in Kerikal, who was left by Gilvan Goldenmane to guard the town while he went to dispose of Goretooth on 29th Midsummer 204. Lyra is an unkempt, but skillful fighter, who regrets being born a woman.

Raith Keep: Place where Elias Raithborne grew up. The ruins it is built on are made of the same material as the temple of Io discovered underneath the Barrowmoors on 40th Brightday 204.

Raithborne, Drasha [lady]: The youngest daughter of Count Awlton, Drasha was married to Baron Joseph Leston on 7 Baretwig 201 when she was barely 16 seasons. There was no love in the union, although it was considered a very advantageous marriage for Drasha. The life of a noblewoman was a little tame for the adventuresome girl, and she built something of a reputation for herself as a swordswoman. A fencing mishap when she was nineteen seasons rendered her unable to have children; to his credit, her honourable husband did not cast her out. Despite the trauma she remained more interested in adventure than society, and joined Narramac's great quest in Brightday 204 where she was teamed with Misgon, Whisper, Deerkor, Kismo and Josepp. She saved Ravenna's life at the hands of Whisper on 38 Brightday 204, and went on to betray her evil companions to the party (3). She has a sisterly affection for Misgon and tries to protect the boy. She agreed to stay at Ashardon when the party (3) left for Mount Korvast, but left in early Suntask 204 following the theft of the Heart of Llysallian. She came to Uris to seek the help of the Chosen. She became good friends with Elias and the others, inviting them to a party organised by husband on 20 Suntask 204. Following the Chosen of Narramac's recovery of the Heart of Llysallian, Drasha volunteered to return the Heart to Dralcarnus and left Uris on 4 Lollmeadow 204. On 38 Lollmeadow, Elias made the mistake of writing Drasha a letter, thanking her for everything. In her absence the letter was opened by her husband, and believing Drasha and Elias were having an affair, he challenged Elias to the Rite of Horann on Elias's return to Uris on 22 Heathaze 204. Despite Elias's best attempts to get out of it, he and Leston duelled later the same day. Elias killed Leston and inherited his title and all his lands and possession including, under Norandon law, Drasha. Drasha was shocked to find herself Elias's new wife, but did not blame Elias for Leston's actions. She did her best to play the dutiful wife to Elias, revealing to him that she was barren. A great awkwardness existed between the two, that Elias tried to dispel by saying that there was no-one else he would rather be with. Over the following days Elias's admiration of Drasha grew as she went out of her way to aid the Chosen in their efforts to free Wren (Rio) from the Grand Conflagration. She is currently trying to instruct Elias on how to run the barony of Umbria.

Raithborne, Elias [Baron, Clanlord]: Clanlord, caravan guard, crossbow-man and sometime sorcerer. Originally from distant Tibrai, Elias travelled to Norandor to find means to destroy a powerful dragon that had taken over his home. Like his father before him, Elias is a member of the Order of the Wyrm - a religious cult that hold dragons to be holy. After being distracted for several seasons he joined Narramac's grand quest of Brightday 204 where he met his companions Ravenna, Raza, Nicos, Arvan and Minsc. Elias is completely smitten with the bard, Alessandre. Victorious in the grand quest, Elias and the others became the Chosen of Narramac. This was an opportunity for Elias to start using his title again.

Raldan [archdruid]: Druid of the Kerikite Circle who came to the moot of 25th Lollmeadow in the Úngorn to beg for help in destroying the dark nexus in Kerikal. Raldan could not believe that Shadow Circle was involved in such a serious matter. He was murdered in Timberlake, by the trecherous Archdruid Tular on 37th Lollmeadow 204.

Rashadar: Cleric of Agiostic Church (Sharrash). Teamed with Ariadne, Scarina, Lafdan, Rashadar and Carrac in Narramac's grand quest of Brightday 204.

Raynar: Herald in the service of Alberdark, brought to Mount Korvast in Brightday 204 as part of the chancellor's retinue.

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

Rectar: Son of Captain Orthus, who joined the royal guard in Heathaze 204. He embarassed his father in front of the king and Alberdark on 23 Heathaze 204.

Red Beard: Pseudonym used by Belerus Rothsman.

Reeds I Have Known: Invaluable tome found by Misgon in the White Suite's library.

Rek: Teenage son of taverners Delilah and Samuel.

Relkimas Plain: An enourmous fertile plain stretching for over a thousand miles across the middle of Tibrai. The Relkimas Plain is probably the best farmland in Urova, but it is also home to the Thundercrown Mountains.

Relmar: 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 34 Chillbone. It is not known whether he still lives.

Rellick: Wizened old healer who arrived at the Forester Lodge in Autumn 203 and stayed for two seasons before his death on 12 Crispeven 204. Rellick taught the fourteen-season old Illyan the secrets of his order. He said he was travelling through Bear's Reach on his way to the House of Stone where many secrets of his healing order lay. Rellick taught Illyan how to wield power as a druid does and use it to help people, and instructed him on the passive and non-violent ethos that he held dear. On his death Rellick left "things undone", and he requested that his remains be immediately exhumed and purified in a complicated ritual at the Mannell Falls. Whether this has anything to do with the apparent possession of Salia Brewer remains to be seen.

Rembrandt: Along with his mirror-twin, Kelton, Rembrandt, is a sorcerer of highly unusual talent and skill. An arcanist of fairly impressive power in his own right, Rembrand is truly formidable when he talents are combined with his brother's. Rembrandt and Kelton are known throughout Norandor as truly dangerous, and slightly mad indivduals. They are known to ally themselves with the Bombastic church. The exact nature and extent of their powers has never been measured, but they are seldom defeated. On 1 Lollmeader 204 they joined the Bombastic cell that invaded Caled Castle. They were driven off by the Chosen of Narramac. Encountered again by Nicos on 22nd Heathaze 204 when he was in the company of Boudewijn Berdgardt. Rembrandt and his brother betryed Boundewijn and set up a duel between him and Nicos that ended with Boudewijn's incarceration by the Church of Fire.

Renus, Ogan: Eldagairé representative on the Council of Adventure.

Reshen, Jessnic [baronet]: Sir Jesnic lives in Northmeet and is head of the Reshen clan. His symbol is a black hawk on a red background. He is ageing, and never got over the disappearance of his first born son, Xaldan in Late Harvest 203. His younger son, Silas has never been worthy of the family title in his eyes. Following the news of the demise of Xaldan, Jessnic died on 2nd First Steps 204.

Reshen, Silas [baronet]: Younger brother of Xaldan Reshen who embarked on a quest to rescue his brother from the Wraith Haunt on 36th Scatterseed 204. Struck a bargain with Furnice for the lives of himself, the party (4) and the villagers of Garwood. Currently renowed as a hero. Became a baronet on the death of his father in early First Steps 204. He attended the grand ball in honour of the Chosen of Narramac on 14th Suntask 204.

Reshen, Xaldan: Northmeet noble and white necromancer who embarked on an expedition to the Wraith Haunt on 28 Late Harvest 203. He was captured by the witchwyrd Sarakite and turned into an ghast, but retained enough awareness to get a message for help out to his family. He was later randomly despatched by the barbarian Bronx in fit of pique.

Rex: One of the guards employed by Squire Osroth of Oakholme. He was working at Osroth Manor on the evening of 6th Brightday 204 when he was burned to death by the fire cleric, Nicos. He leaves a wife and five children.

Righteous Order of the Eternal Light: An all-female order of Paladins located in southern Norandor. They are a new order, but swiftly winning glory for themselves.

Rite of Horann: A duelling convention began in the Norandon town of Horann. The first party considers himself to have been dishonoured by the second party, and challenges that party to a duel. It was believed that skill in battle would prove the truth of an argument. The duel was always to the death. The victor was proved to be correct and inherited the titles and possessions of the loser (including his wife). To refuse the rite is to be branded a pariah with no more rights than a slave. The only non-violent way to end a Rite of Horann is if the first party retracts the challenge. This is very old rite and had not been used in Norandor in generations before Baron Leston challenged Elias Raithborne to it on 22nd Heathaze 204.

River Running: Fast moving river that meanders more than six hundred miles in its seventy mile voyage to the sea. The river begins in White Bear Peak and runs close to the town of Bear's Reach.

Rivers, Eldon: Norandon tailor based in Uris. Owed money by Jhasik.

Robin: A member of the Chosen of Narramac's domestic staff. He is particularly responsible for the well-being of Nicos Allumière.

Rokarn, Grendel: Head of Clan Rokarn, a powerful part of the dwarven hold of Kulhâzan. Grendel is a known Malificent who supported the activity of the old king, Evabold. Grendel objected to the coronation of Prince Abrinthor, knowing that Abrinthor was complicit in Evabold's death, but not being able to prove it without revealing himself.

Rollo: A member of the Chosen of Narramac's domestic staff. He is particularly responsible for the well-being of Brack Ogrebane.

Rothsman, Belarus [first flame]: Head of the Church of Fire in the Village of the Eighteen Churches. Rothsman is a good friend of Gunlarr and promised to resurrect his wife Heena for just a fraction of his normal fee. Rothsman is loud, belligerent and bellicose and is given to much feasting, drinking and over indulgence. He threw a small party for Gunlarr and Raza on 1st Brightday 204, ordering four prostitutes that he was forced to take to his own bed due to Raza's unwillingness and Gunlarr's inability. He was not too upset by this. The theft of Heena's finger led the stubborn Rothsman into a conflict with the Watchers based in The Village. He then created a schism between the church of fire and the Watchers by resurrecting Heena without the permission of his own superior, Tarrashar. Following the murder of Ulish Van Caspan on 1st Suntask 204 (and the subsequent war) Rothsman was removed as First Flame of Infernus. He subsequently escaped and went to ground - an action that seemed to underline his cuplability. However, Rothsman aided Archnecrotain Varamil and Druid Jelanie in putting a stop to the war. When the truth of Van Caspan's death came out, Thaddeus Carvin was executed and Vistral Molontov imprisoned Rothsman was offered his old position back. He did not return however, and his current wearabouts is unknown. His unwillingness to retake his place in the Church of Fire may have something to do with his conviction that Tarrashar had something to do with the conspiracy surrounding Van Caspan's death. Rothsman returned to Uris where, on 23rd Heathaze, he told Nicos Allumière and the Chosen of Narramac his suspicions regarding Tarrashar. Nicos made it clear that he wants Nicos to become the new Firewalker, and suggested that Nicos get on and become First Flame of Scaldarnus as quickly as he could.

Rounded Pheasent: Inn located in Northmeet that is run by Grossmor. It is fine and respectable establishment.

Rover: Riding dog belonging to Jedidiah de Chesiré, and unwilling companion in his jaunt into theWraith Haunt of Scatterseed 204.

Rowen: An old man who has been a ranger for many years. He is exceptionally wise, and a good friend of Wulf. Rowen played his part in the attack on Tular's orcs in the Plains of Acheron, during the Midsummer of 204.

Royal Gate: Southerly entrance to Uris.

Rufus: Heavily muscled and impressively moustached weaponsmith from the Village of the Eighteen Churches. Turned a demon claw into a vorpal sword for the hobbit Torgellias on 48th Suntask 204.
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Rumblehome, Emerald Pybglan: Noble gnome from the Five Colour Kingdom.

Runyip: A ranger from Kerikal with a reputation as a risk-taker and a gambler. His luck ran out in the Plains of Acheron, where he was slain on 34th Midsummer 204 during the final desperate battle against Tular and his orc forces.

Rúrarn: 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 34 Chillbone. It is not known whether he still lives

Russ, Salamar: Ageing cleric of the Watchers on the Cusp of Oblivion and registered member of the Guild of Adventurers. Allied with Jedidiah de Chesiré, Jass, Brother Kak, Bronx and Blackjack on 36th Scatterseed 204 and ventured to the Wraith Haunt to face the undead. His conduct impressed Archnecrotain Varamil of Northmeet.

Rystas [Sir]: Knight and one of the four lords of Hillcrest.