TEXT: Persons of Note 
  Being a Description of Important Individuals in Gyruff 
   
  Morwenna the Fair speaks: 
  To truly understand Gyruff (gear-ruff, tr. geoff), you must understand the people that will shape 
  its destiny. I have asked many of my fellow prydythi (preh-deeth-ee, tr. scops) and my other 
  friends to help me describe the individuals that have great influence over the land and its people. 
   
  I have compiled their descriptions and listed them in alphabetical order below. The listing is by 
  their given name since many Gyri (gear-ee, tr. geoffites) do not have surnames. 
   
  Abinar (Presumed Deceased) 
  Abinar was the High Wizard of Gyruff prior to his death at the Second Battle of Gorna in CY 
  593. He was just 43 years old, remarkably young for the position. He was an enchanter, whose 
  greatest accomplishment was the creation of a magical device that prevented astral travel within 
  a ten mile radius in and around Hochoch.  This device has recently by dismantled by the Cyvrin 
  and is being transported to the Downlands where it will likely be reestablished in Aberglain. 
   
  Abinar was the only assistant to High Wizard Sorass at the time of the Fall of Gorna. During the 
  fall, Sorass and many of the other powerful wizards died fighting the giants. Abinar was the most 
  powerful wizard to survive, and he was appointed High Wizard by Owen in CY 585.  It was 
  rumored that he comported and negotiated with evil outsiders to complete his astral protective 
  devices and was to be exiled by the Brenin. 
   
  He was a thin man and had a grey beard that was woven into a long braid. His head was 
  completely bald, whether it was from shaving or just age has never been known. He carried a 
  long gnarled staff, dressed in fine silk robes and wore one or two golden rings on his hand. 
   
  Adwen merch Lyneth 
  Adwen is a paladin of Mayaheine and the Field Commander of the Order of the Shining 
  Beacons.  She is fairly young (in her late 20s), but carries herself with the confidence of an 
  experienced warrior.  She usually wears plate armor and carries a bastard sword.  She is of Flan 
  extraction, with dark hair.  She takes the responsibilities of her rank very seriously, having only 
  recently risen to the position.  Adwen is friendly and quite attractive, but very humble.  She is 
  straight forward and honest at all times. 
   
  Aedan 
  Aedan, the Magus of the Russet Tower, the arcane tower in the northern Stark Mounds.  He does 
  not appear to be a native of Gyruff, but has evidently lived there for some time. Aedan is 
  physically unremarkable but possesses a tremendous intellect and magical prowess. Before the 
  Fall of Gorna, most would not have recognized him on the street as anything but an average 
  Gyri. This was due, in no small part, to his acerbic personality and brutally candid manner, 
  which did not endear him to Court. 
   
  
  This detachment served Aedan well (though the disrespect of the nobles grated upon him), as he 
  filled an important role for Grand Duke Owen. In exchange for his service, Aedan was provided 
  the Russet Tower as residence. Aedan and his wife, the Maga Elspet, raised their children there 
  and provided a deterrent to would-be aggressors. Aedan was good friends with Arglwyth Darlon 
  Lea, and the three of them traveled often together. During the Fall of Gorna, Aedan saved 
  Darlon's life several times and played prominent role in the later missions back into Gyruff. 
   
  Aedan's courage and mastery of the wizardry arts were there for all to see during the battle to 
  reclaim Hochoch. Whilst assisting the small remnants of the Gyric army that attacked the 
  reinforcements bound for the then besieged Hochoch, Magus Aedan was struck down by fire 
  giants. His sacrifice allowed the Gyri forces to withdraw without routing and slowed the giants 
  enough that Hochoch fell. Relief forces searching the area after the battle were unable to locate 
  Aedan's body and any divinations to locate the Magus have all failed. 
   
  Recently, rumors have circulated that Aedan was actually captured rather than killed.  Some 
  claim that he has escaped and is working to rebuild his magical power and seek revenge upon the 
  giants.  Approaching the Russet Tower is dangerous, so his return has not been independently 
  confirmed.   
   
  Alicia Helenasdotter 
  As a Knight Field Marshal in the Army of the Gran March and a Knight of the Dispatch, Alicia 
  Helenasdotter is an extremely formidable individual, all the more so since she was given 
  command of all the Armies fighting to liberate Gyruff from the giants.  An extremely 
  accomplished warrior, Helenasdotter is also a tactical genius and perhaps the foremost battlefield 
  commander in the entire Sheldomar. 
   
  Helenasdotter lead the allied armies against the giant forces near Pregmere in the fall of CY 594.  
  After a hard fought battle, the forces of the Sakhut were soundly beaten and Pregmere 
  recaptured, though the castle of the fire giant King Brodde held out.  Helenasdotter and her 
  forces settled into a siege of the castle, which was protected from magical assault by several 
  monoliths.  
   
  While the siege was in progress, Helenasdotter became an unwilling candidate during the 
  Election of the Commandant of the Gran March.  Political machinations by the current 
  Commandant, Magnus Vrianian, lead to a clash between him and Helensadotter, the end result of 
  which was her relief as commander of the allied armies after his re-election.  In order to clearly 
  demonstrate his authority to his wayward subordinate, Vrianian forced Helenasdotter to assume 
  the duties of envoy to Sterich, which had recently been overcome by the Sakhut.  
   
  In person, the Knight Field Marshal is a handsome older woman, very direct in her manner.  It is 
  sometimes said she lacks the tact and diplomatic skills typical in someone of her rank, tending to 
  view everything through the lens of winning the battle at hand and occasionally given to rash 
  actions.  She recently acquired an Old Faith Advisor, Llywelyn the Deeproot, much to her 
  surprise.  Many folk are convinced that it is her destiny to achieve the defeat of the giants and the 
  liberation of Gyruff. 
   
  
  Bedwyn the Fat (Kidnapped by Devils)  
  As the Llwyr of Arweth, one of the richest and most populated cantrevi and the only one not 
  overrun by giants, Bedwyn the Fat was an immensely powerful and wealthy man. His name is an 
  indication of his size, but he was still an active man who enjoyed a good hunt. Bedwyn dressed 
  in the latest court styles and took great pride in his beard and mustache. 
   
  Bedwyn survived the giant's invasion by fleeing to the Gran March.  There he remained at 
  Owen's Court in Exile in Shiboleth, returning in CY 591 to Caer Cyfoeth, his castle just outside 
  of Garin’s Field.  He fought both at Preston and again at the Second Battle of Gorna.  He was the 
  first llwyr to re-affirm his fealty to the Brenin in CY 592. 
   
  Bedwyn had long quarreled with the Trevol Cyngor (trev-ol, keen-gore, tr. town council) of 
  Hochoch before it was dissolved. He found Siwan merch Lyneth extremely aggravating – 
  something akin to an insect.  She constantly challenged his power, and it was a small triumph for 
  him when the Trevol Cyngor was disbanded in CY 592. 
   
  When Owen departed on quest in CY 593, he named Sierra Blackblade as his Regent.  Bedwyn 
  publicly voiced his displeasure with the choice and was rumored to be considering a bid to seize 
  The Griffon Chair for himself.  In the spring of CY 594, he threw a lavish party at his mansion in 
  Hochoch, inviting almost every individual of note, except the Lady Regent.  What Bedwyn’s true 
  plans were will likely never be known, as the feast was interrupted by a massive attack of devils.  
  The evil outsiders erupted from gates which opened within the fireplaces and fire pits of the 
  mansion.  Many guests were slain and many more were kidnapped before the fiends were driven 
  off and the gates closed.  All the victims were subsequently rescued except Bedwyn, of whom 
  there was no trace.  Divinations have since indicated that he is still alive and being held prisoner 
  in the Nine Hells.  
   
  With Bedwyn missing, his place has been taken by his son and heir, Padrig who is discussed 
  below. 
   
  Bolthar Bloodstone 
  High Forgesmith Bolthar Bloodstone is the leader of the dwarven community in Hochoch.  A 
  mountain dwarf, he dwells on Short Street in that city, as he has for most of the last 125 years.   
  His concern is for the welfare of Hochoch’s dwarven population.  All other concerns barely 
  register. 
   
  Briallen the Heatherdown 
  Briallen is the Old Faith Advisor to Owen the Brenin. Her exact age is unknown, but she is 
  assumed to be in her forties. He brown hair has faded to a soft gray and she is never seen out of 
  the robes of a Druid of Beory. She is known to have many animal friends that help her, including 
  her favorite who is a fox. 
   
  Briallen came to the court as Owen's advisor when he first ascended the throne in CY 568. It is 
  tradition that every Brenin has an advisor that is given to him and only to him.  Briallen is known 
  for her calmness and wisdom. She has been a stabilizing factor in the court for the past nine 
  years. Many people owe Briallen favors, and she has extensive influence in the Gyruff 
  
  government.  Currently, she is accompanying the Lady Regent, Sierra Blackblade, while Owen is 
  away on his quest for new allies 
   
  Burkan ap Carteira 
  Burkan ap Carteira holds the rank of Braichdyn among the Cyvrin, the elite spellcaster corps of 
  the Army of Liberation.  A Diviner of no small power, Burkan is credited with removing threat 
  posed by the swordwraiths of the Stark Mounds to the Keoish Army of Reclamation during its 
  advance on Gorna in the summer of CY 593.  He is also credited with developing the means for 
  the Army of Liberation to magically insert assault forces into Gorna, despite the anti-magic field 
  of the giants’ monolith.  His assignments tend to focus heavily on research, rather than the actual 
  casting of battlefield magics. 
   
  Burkan’s personal life is a tragic one, like many of the Grand Duke’s people.  While a captive of 
  the giant army, his wife was brutally ravished by an ogre in front of him and his son.  His son 
  was later killed and eaten.  He does not know if it was true or not, but his orc captors told him 
  after he had finished his one meal of the day that part of his son was put in the slaves’ food for 
  additional nutrients so that Burkan and the other slaves could “work harder.”  Burkan still has 
  trouble eating anything resembling stew without vomiting and retching for hours.  
  . 
  Cadell "Townsent" 
  Cadell was born the son of a common Gyric crofting family some 44 years ago. He is short and 
  broad shouldered with a weathered complexion; his once black hair and beard are well on the 
  road to going grey. He is a typical example of Gyruff's Flannae stock. Like most olwythi (ohl-
  weeth-ee, tr. rangers) he favors greens and earth tones in his clothing and like most Gyri he tends 
  to wear woolen garments of simple cut. He is, for the most part, a loner but is by no means 
  taciturn and if drawn into a good conversation he can talk for hours. 
   
  As a young man he left the croft to follow his uncle’s profession as a bard. In Cadell's third year 
  as a mabinogi (mab-in-ohg-ee, tr. bardic student) his uncle went missing and Cadell left the 
  bardic college to find him. Never able to find his lost relative he none-the-less discovered his 
  calling as an olwyth. While in Greyhawk, he began writing a year’s long study of the varied 
  environs of Gyruff. He is currently residing in Preston where he hires out as a guide from time to 
  time. 
   
  Calisse Skotti, Brenines of the Gyruff 
  Born in CY 575 as the fourth and youngest daughter of Kimbertos Skotti, King of Keoland, 
  Calisse had known for most of her life that a dynastic marriage would be her most likely fate.  
  Still, she was taken by surprise when her father informed her in late CY 591 that he had 
  promised her hand in marriage to Grand Duke Owen.  The difference in their ages and Owen’s 
  status as a landless exile were more than sufficient to give her pause.  Still, as a dutiful daughter, 
  she acceded to her father’s wishes and accepted Owen’s suit.  They were married in Niole Dra on 
  the 7th day of Richfest, CY 592.  The wedding was not without drama, as rumors circulated of at 
  least one attempt of the life of the Princess.  As a dowry, King Kimbertos promised troops to 
  form a Keoish Army of Reclamation to assist in the campaign to liberate Gyruff. 
   
  
  After the wedding, Calisse returned with Owen to Hochoch for her formal investiture as 
  Brenines, or Grand Duchess, and by all accounts what began as a dynastic marriage blossomed 
  into a true love affair.  While Owen concentrated his efforts on the Army of Liberation and the 
  coming assault on Gorna, Calisse ably represented him in domestic matters.  Her standing at 
  court increased even more when it was announced that she was with child.  The birth of her son, 
  Rhys, in the late summer of CY 593, gave Owen an heir of his body and seemed to cement 
  Calisse’s authority. 
   
  However, shortly after proclaiming Rhys his son and heir, Owen departed on his quest for new 
  allies.  Hard on the heels of his departure came the disastrous defeat of the Army of Liberation at 
  the Second Battle of Gorna and the recall of the Keoish Army of Reclamation.  Many, perhaps 
  even most, Gyri perceived this as an abandonment by Keoland and a failure of King Kimbertos 
  to honor his obligations under the oath of fealty sworn by Owen.  Calisse’s position at court was 
  seriously undermined.  A few months later, she was attending the feast at Llwyr Bedwyn’s estate 
  when it was attacked by devils.  She escaped to the assumed safety of Caer Dwr Gwyldy, but the 
  castle itself was also attacked almost immediately.  While the Griffon Guard was able to 
  successfully defend the castle, it was assumed that Rhys was the target of the attack.  Almost 
  immediately thereafter, it was announced that Calisse and Rhys had sought sanctuary amongst 
  the Druids at the Isle of Rhun.  Neither has been seen since. 
   
  Calise Skotti is a lovely woman, who just turned twenty-years old, with honey blonde hair and 
  striking green eyes.  She is determined, intelligent, and well-schooled in the ways of the Keoish 
  Court, but still learning about the culture of Gyruff.  She is known to have some ability as a 
  spell-caster and has an awakened ermine companion named Llelo. 
   
  Caswir Uradawc   
  Caswir is one of the most successful merchants in all of Gyruff.  Owner of the Three Moons 
  Trading Coster, he holds a virtual monopoly on many goods imported into Geoff.  His specialty 
  is in ‘uncommon’ commodities such as spices, rare foodstuffs and spirits, alchemical goods, and 
  material components for spells. Caswir was taken on the role of rooted investor, and runs his 
  coster from his office in the Giant’s Hearth or his recently completed manor home on the 
  outskirts of Arweth. 
   
  Having traveled throughout the Sheldomar valley building his business, Caswir moved back to 
  his homeland of Gyruff a few years ago, anticipating the need for goods in Hochoch as the war 
  effort increased, and more ‘potential customers’ moved to the burgeoning town. He immediately 
  bought a large building that was used as a smithy during the giant occupation, and turned it into 
  the Giant’s Hearth Inn and Caravansary.  The heavy merchant traffic allows him to grow his 
  network (and keep tabs on the competition).  The kindly old proprietor, Elis, runs the inn with his 
  family and speaks nothing but kind words about Master Caswir for his generosity.  This 
  characterization seems at odds with his cold demeanor and the biting wit that has earned him the 
  epithet ‘Caswir the Caustic’. 
   
  A little known fact is that Caswir has a criminal past, and worked as a bookkeeper for a gang of 
  thieves many years ago.  Though he is an upright man now, his estranged brother Cethin was 
  implicated in some murders and thefts a couple of years ago in Arweth.  After some adventurers 
  
  investigated the crimes, Caswir was surprised to learn that his brother had been impersonated by 
  a doppelganger (who had actually committed the crimes). 
   
  Ceinlys the Briar Rose 
  Ceinlys is member of the Druids’ Circle of Gyruff, consisting of the four senior Old Faith Druids 
  in Gyruff( after the Arch Druidess).  Each member of the Circle represents one of the four 
  seasons and one of the four seasonal deities of the Old Faith.  Ceinlys is the Watcher of Autumn 
  and venerates Beory the Oerth Mother.  She is an older woman and has a stag as her animal 
  companion. 
   
   
   
  Colwyn ap Ffagan 
  Colwyn was appointed High Chancellor of Gyruff when Galimar Withington abruptly 
  disappeared from Court in CY 591. Fostered to relatives in Keoland, Colwyn spent most of his 
  life outside of Gyruff and it shows. His dress, speech, and mannerisms are all that of a Keogh 
  noble. He has the wavy brown hair of the Gyri and has shaved his beard, leaving a mustache. 
  Out of all the possible candidates to succeed Withington, Colwyn was not near the top of the list. 
  He is indecisive and tends to agree with whoever is in front of him at the time. His new position 
  is overwhelming for him, and he retreats into minutiae and details as a way to insulate himself 
  from the politics that swirl around him. Colwyn is also the only surviving son of Ffagan Farshot, 
  who died in the giant invasion. 
   
  Cranstel Stonebreaker 
  Knight Commander Cranstel Stonebreaker is the High Cleric of Clangeddin Silverbeard and 
  commander of the Army of the Mountain, based in Urtcheck.  As such, he is currently in charge 
  of the military might of the dwur in the Strak Mounds, which is currently organized into the 
  Army of the Mountain. He is currently focused on defending Urtcheck, but is eager to someday 
  resume the offensive.  He is friends with Peredur Blackblade, a Knight of the Dispatch. 
   
  Cuthalion Cuern 
  High Senschal of Gyruff, Cuthalion is also known as “The Brenin’s Hand”.  A soft spoken and 
  conciliatory half-elf he is a veteran of the Fall of Gyruff and Priest of Ehlonna.   He wandered 
  through the Sheldomar Valley, studying with the Great Druid for a time until Owen reclaimed 
  his rule as Brenin.  The middle-aged diplomat of the High Court has since married and has three 
  children. 
   
  Cuthalion Strongbow 
  Currently the First Ward of the Olwythi gan Gyruff, Cuthalion was one of the few defenders who 
  survived the assault on Gorna. Nearly always dressed in his distinctive scale-patterned leather 
  armor, the stout half-elf wears his long hair braided and messy, and has the typical demeanor of 
  one who spends most of his life outdoors. Before the invasion he avoided "civilization" as much 
  as possible, preferring the company of nature and living by his own rules. 
   
  Cuthalion disdains Gyric politics and prejudices and was one of the few supporters of the 
  capable half-orc Lily Gellsblood during her brief stint as First Ward. In the years following the 
  taking of Geoff, he ardently served as chief scout, and eventually became First Ward of the 
  Rangers, relaying vital information, and leading Olwythi raids against his hated foes. He is now 
  
  known to be living in a hidden haven known as Argel ys Aberva in the southern Dim Forest 
  (along with his old adventuring companion Waylan), where he instructs orphans of Gyruff in 
  woodland battle tactics. He has been seen around Hochoch more often of late, now that his friend 
  Darlon Lea is no longer a wanted man. 
   
  Darlon Lea 
  Darlon Lea has had many roles during his life. He was arglwyth of Ffwythlon Dol, he was First 
  Ward of Olwythi gan Gyruff, and he is now Kánotaurë (tr. war chief) of several wood elven 
  clans in the Dim Forest.  
   
  Before the invasion, Darlon was a barrel-chested man who was an easy-going and affable man. 
  The intervening years have been hard on him, and he is much leaner and grimmer. He has short 
  brown hair and brown eyes with a beard that seems to have more gray then what it once did. 
    
  Unhappy with the Army of Retribution’s tactic of fortifying southern Arweth and its conflict 
  with the grey elves in the Oytwood, Darlon was rumored to have fed sensitive military 
  information to the grey elves and sponsored saboteurs to destroy the Marcher fortifications. 
  Darlon fled to the Dim Forest, where he remains to this day, moving from village to village.  In 
  light of the accusations and Darlon’s apparent flight from justice, he was declared a traitor to 
  Gyruff.  In CY 593, after he renounced his claim on Ffwythlon Dol, he was pardoned for his 
  actions by the Brenin.  Darlon himself has never confirmed nor denied the truth of the allegations 
  against him. 
   
  Dorindel the Hawthorne 
  Dorindel the Hawthorn is a powerful Old Faith Druid of Obad-Hai.  At the time of the Giant 
  Invasion in CY 583, he lived in the town of Hocholve in the Dim Forest.  When the giants 
  attacked the town, Dorindel open a secret portal in a grove of rare and sacred trees in Hocholve, 
  allowing druids of his order to escort the helpless folk of the town to safety via the magical Ways 
  of the World.   Dorindel stayed behind with the brave few defenders and was presumed to have 
  perished defending the town. 
   
  For years afterward, Hocholve appeared to be in ruins and infested with Shadows.  However, in 
  CY 592 rumors began to circulate that Dorindel was still alive and living there.  Investigations 
  into this proved true, but Dorindel was not eager to help the resettlement of the town.  He had 
  managed to preserve the grove of startrees that grew just south of the town and feared that any 
  attempt to resettle the village would threaten the trees.  Dorindel's power continued to grow and 
  he recently bested Talvan the Stag's Horns and ascended to the position of Watcher of Summer.    
   
  Elisig ap Gell 
  Elisig ap Gell is the reluctant leader of the council of the Clear-sky camp, a powerful druid, and a 
  conscientious observer of the primitive Flannae traditions. Elisig ap Gell is a short, hunchbacked 
  half-orc with a shrewd expression and a commanding voice. His garb is primitive, made up of 
  skins and rough woven wool. His tattoos and the eclectic mix of feathers, beads, bones and herbs 
  that he wears as decoration hearken back to an earlier, wilder time of Flannae spirituality.  
  He carries a war-club, carved from an ancient oak destroyed by lightning, and a flint dagger 
  carved before the Suel entered the Sheldomar Valley. His common is poor but his Flan is rich 
  
  and musical, and despite his origins, is counted amongst the wisest of the Druids remaining to 
  Geoff. His words are hard but his touch is gentle, and he is equally stern with a wayward student 
  or enraged warrior. His anger is rare, and truly frightening. 
   
  Before the war, Elisig was a hermit, wandering the wilds of Gyruff. When the Giants came, he 
  fought, living amongst the refugees in the Hornwood. When Hochoch was retaken, he was 
  approached by Hazen Gellsblood to lead the council of Clear-sky camp, a refuge for the half-orcs 
  of Gyruff. Elisig resisted initially, but consented, when the signs from Pelor could no longer be 
  ignored. While he would rather be wandering the wilds alone, in the camp he is a commanding 
  voice who assures the welfare of the weaker camp members and teaches the traditions of the 
  ancient Flannae to a new generation. He is uninterested in the political wrangling between the 
  Gran March and the Duke, but unlike many half-orcs, has a real respect for the holy warriors of 
  Heironeous. He is a bitter foe to the giants, and ever vigilant to the potential worship of The One-
  Eye in the camp. 
   
  Falshar Stonheart 
  The son of The Helm of Deepholm, Falshar is a warrior fighting to save his people from their 
  enemies. 
   
  Ffiona Ebontress 
  The elder surviving daughter of Melwyn Greatarm, former llwyr of Araul Anterth, Ffiona merch 
  Melwyn has matured into a beautiful woman. She is in her late teens and is a quiet and shy 
  person. Ffiona has nearly waist-length black hair which she wears unbound. She is slender and 
  on the petite side. Ffiona prefers simple garments with minor embroidery decorating them. 
  Along with her mother and younger sister, Ffiona returned to Hochoch from Keoland in CY 591, 
  where she was staying with relatives. Her father and two elder brothers were killed in the 
  invasion, leaving her the elder child of a deceased ruler of an important cantrev. Recently, Ffiona 
  has become engaged to Cymorth Darian Malthus, a Knight of the Dispatch and a Peer of the 
  Realm.  That the heiress to an important cantrev has chosen a foreigner as her husband-to-be has 
  caused much disquiet among the nobles and Peers of Geoff.  Unfortunately, her father returned 
  to life and disapproved of the marriage.  When she refused to abandon it, he disinherited her. 
   
  Galimar Withington 
  Few names in Gyruff are as likely to cause a chill to run up the hearer’s spine as that of Galimar 
  Withington.  From the Fall of Gorna until his abrupt resignation in CY 591, Withington was 
  High Chancellor of Gyruff and the major figure in Owen’s Court-in-Exile.  After his departure 
  from the office, he has not appeared in public and his actual whereabouts are unknown.  Rumors 
  abound as to his current whereabouts and activities, but these tales are generally contradictory. 
   
  Galimar Withington is in his late fifties and typically dresses in plain brown and black clothing.  
  His manner is very unnerving, as he tends to hold eye contact constantly with anyone he speaks 
  to.  He wears a constant air of concealed power and barely restrained menace. 
   
  Gundar Kevitz 
  Watcher Gundar Kevitz, Unrelenting Sphinx, is a high ranking commander in the Knights of the 
  Watch. He is from the cantrev of Arweth in Gyruff and shows a mixed Flan-Oeridan heritage. He 
  
  cuts an impressive figure and is strong and hardy from the years in the saddle. He is never 
  without his sword at his side, and he is either in his armor or the uniform of the Knights of the 
  Watch. Kevitz has three large scars that slash diagonally across his face. 
   
  Kevitz is a powerful man, both as a warrior and as the leader of the Knights of the Watch in 
  Gyruff. He has hundreds of knights under his command, and he is in command of Northkeep, a 
  castle for the Knights of the Watch just to the north of Hochoch. Kevitz loves horses and 
  hunting. He is out in the fields with his falcon every chance he can get, which is not often, as he 
  has many responsibilities including vigorous patrolling of the lands around Hochoch to keep 
  them safe and clear from brigands and giant raiders.  Kevitz was killed by a Cloud Giant monk at 
  the Battle of Bloody Ridge in CY 591, but was returned to life. 
   
  Above all, Kevitz seeks to protect the weak and the innocent from those who would seek to harm 
  them.  As a native of Arweth, he is especially protective of Hochoch.  He is pleased with the 
  recent gifting of the city to the Watchers as it gives him an opportunity to further protect those he 
  cherishes.  Kevitz is also deeply suspicious of the half orc Camp Clearsky and considers it a hot 
  bed for brigands and ruffians. 
   
  Gwenllian the Eglantine 
  Gwenllian the Eglantine is the daughter of Lluth the Brenin, the father of Owen, the current 
  Brenin. Gwenllian was anointed the Archdruidess of Gyruff in late CY 592 and was present for 
  the beginning of the assault on Gorna in CY 593. 
   
  Gwenllian was initially raised for a life as a bride to cement an alliance with one of powers in the 
  Sheldomar Valley. After the death of her elder brother Elidyr in CY 556, her life altered 
  drastically. Owen was summoned from the Stark Mounds, and she was sent to the Isle of Rhun to 
  study with the druids. Her whereabouts were unknown from that time until her ascension as 
  Archdruidess in CY 592.  It has since been rumored that she was returned from Faerie by a band 
  of heroes.  Since becoming Archdruidess, she has actively supported her brother’s efforts to 
  liberate Geoff, and was seen by many at the Second Battle of Gorna riding into battle upon a 
  great bronze dragon. 
   
  Gwenllian is beautiful, and her time as left her voluptuous and somewhat otherworldly.  There is 
  something wild and untamed about her.  She has long brown hair that reaches to her waist and 
  gray eyes. 
   
  Gwydion of the Twained Elm 
  Old Lore Bard and Ambassador to Keoland, Gwydion of the Twained Elm has been a vital part 
  of Gyri diplomatic efforts for quite some time.  First, in late CY 591, he succeeded in convincing 
  the Yeomanry Council of Grosspokesmen to commit its Army of Freedom to the Liberation of 
  Geoff.   Next, he was a critical go-between in the negotiations which led to the marriage of 
  Grand Duke Owen and Princess Calisse, cementing the alliance between their lands.  Currently, 
  he continues to ably represent the interests of Gyruff at the Court of Niole Dra, as directed by 
  The Lady Regent, Sierra Blackblade. 
   
  
  Gwydion is handsome man of mixed Flan heritage, with dark hair and big brown eyes. He is 
  typically well-dressed and carries a rapier and harp.   He is a Bard of the College of Canaith. 
   
  Hazan Gellsblood 
  Hazen Gellsblood is a grizzled Priest of Trithereon, feared as a veteran bounty hunter, rumored 
  to have been a traitor during the fall of Geoff, and one of the founders of the Clear Sky Camp. 
  Hazen is medium height and thin for a half-orc, grizzled, scarred, and often scowling. He is 
  constantly wearing a beat-up set of hide armor and Flannae traveling clothes; however his 
  weapons and holy symbol are bright and well maintained. 
   
  He is known for his relentlessness at tracking down evildoers, as well as his flagrant disrespect 
  for any sort of national authority. He leads sporadic services to Trithereon in Hochoch and also 
  at the Clear-sky Camp, but maintains no temple. He is known to have ties among the Rangers of 
  Geoff, and was questioned when Arglwyth Darlon Lea disappeared. He has been rumored to 
  both have ties with the humanoids on the other side of the border, and be responsible for the 
  disappearance of a number of suspected smugglers and renegades rumored to be in league with 
  the Giants. He has collected a good deal of gold raiding the Giants and collecting on bounties, 
  but most of his wealth seems to have gone to support the Clear-sky camp. 
   
  Helm of Deepholm 
  The Helm of Deepholm was the commander of the Thane’s Shield, the bodyguard of the Three-
  hold Thane, the supreme leader of the three dwur clans.  After the death of the Thane and the 
  giant and duergar attack on Deepholm, he took command of the defense.  His stand, together 
  with one squad of the Thane’s Shield, held the defense of the Second Gate of Deepholm long 
  enough for the Army of Stone to regroup.  Over 200 years old, he is respected absolutely by the 
  remaining dwur of Deepholm and is their de facto leader.  He has a son named Falshar 
  Stoneheart. 
   
  Ilan ap Dyved  
  Ilan ap Dyved is a young man who has assumed the rank of llwyr of Gwyrth Bryn. Trained as a 
  warrior and as a druid to Beory, he is lean, muscled, and tan. He is clean shaven, which is 
  unusual for Gyri, but his brown hair is long and hangs in thick locks. Ilan prefers to dress in the 
  plain wool clothing and supple leather of his warrior days. 
   
  Ilan was slain during the retreat from Gorna in late CY 593, but his body was recovered and he 
  was restored to life. Ilan does not care for the duties as llwyr and would prefer to concentrate on 
  his druidical studies. 
   
  Karl Neumann (Retired to the Gran March) 
  Karl Neumann was appointed to be the provisional governor by Commandant Magnus Vridinian 
  (the ruler of Gran March) in CY 589 and served as such for 2 years.  He was a middle-aged man 
  who was rapidly going bald. He was thin and had observant ice-blue eyes. He usually dressed in 
  a military uniform as befitted his position as a high-ranking officer in the Gran March. 
   
  Neumann was an extremely efficient administrator. His record was filled with numerous 
  commendations for excellent service to the Gran March and its military. His quest for military 
  
  precision, efficiency, and meeting of all goals set before him has clashed with the chaotic and 
  undisciplined Gyri, over whom he governed until CY 591. At this point he resigned from his 
  position suddenly and was recalled by the Commandant to Gran March where he had retired to 
  his family’s estate.  He has not been heard from since. 
   
  Kinkaid 
  A “Treerunner” of the Dim Forest Kinkaid is well known for being a rather spunky and 
  outspoken wood elf.  She is the niece of Darlon Lea by marriage.  She has a fire that is 
  unmatched by any, openly speaking her mind without regard for opinion or care for propriety.  
  She is a flirt who likes to play witty word games with men who interest her.  Her dark hair hangs 
  in semi-unruly ringlets around her pointed ears and face, with a flyaway strand always invading 
  her brilliant green eyes. 
   
  Lily Gellsblood 
  A half-orc and one of the famous Olwythi gan Gyruff, the Rangers of Geoff, Lilly Gellsblood 
  was for a short time their leader or First Ward.  In CY 587, Darlon Lea assigned her to carry out 
  his Olwyth duties while he pursued rebuilding the army.  The few surviving Olwythi reacted 
  poorly to this, expressing their intent to cast her down if she was presented to them for approval 
  as the new First Ward.  The difficulties Lilly experienced convinced her to decline the role of 
  First Ward, and Darlon Lea presented Cuthalion Strongbow instead.  After this experience, Lilly 
  left the Olwythi gan Gyruff and was last reported aiding Darlon Lea in the Dim Forest. 
   
  Lorindoriel 
  High priestess of Ehlenestra the high elf lives in Fuinorna in the Dim Forest.  Her manner is 
  always cool and relaxed as if she is in no hurry at all, as unruffled as a frozen pond.  Yet she is 
  kind and gentle with the patience of Time itself.  She actively supports Darlon Lea and regularly 
  communes with her deity for a solution to rid her home of the Fades that prowl its branches. 
  To look at her one would immediately recognize her as a priestess and of obvious high elven 
  descent. Her golden blonde hair tumbles to the small of her back over a light green dress that is 
  worked and embroidered with silver unicorns throughout the fabric. 
   
  Lowen Oakroot 
  Lowen is an elderly druid of Beory who is the Keeper of the Stones for Beory's Teeth outside of 
  Hochoch. He dresses in plain robes of the druids that are often dirty, patched, and splattered with 
  blood from the ritual bloodings. His eyes are sharp as a hawk, and he can still outrun many of the 
  youngsters in Hochoch. He is known to be friends with several giant eagles. 
   
  Lowen has many duties as the Keeper of the Stones. He must bless the land, oversee the druidic 
  rites, and maintain peace between the squabbling druids of the different Old Faith gods. When 
  Lowen is not seeing his duties, he is meditating -- a task so difficult that he needs to do it lying 
  down and with his eyes closed. The gentle snoring helps him obtain the peace he needs to 
  meditate properly. 
   
  Luc Greenarrow 
  
  Former Cymorth to Cadofyth Hazeleye, Luc was recently promoted to Cadofyth of the Second 
  Bragad following the death of Cadofyth Parn and Morgan Hazeleye’s promotion to leader of the 
  Army of Liberation.  
   
  Maelor the Hoarfrost 
  Maelor is member of the Druids’ Circle of Gyruff, consisting of the four senior Old Faith Druids 
  in Gyruff( after the Arch Druidess).  Each member of the Circle represents one of the four 
  seasons and one of the four seasonal deities of the Old Faith.  Maelor is the Watcher of Winter 
  and stands for Nerull in his guise as the Winter King.  He is bald, middle-aged man with a fierce 
  look about him. 
   
  Medwen the Rack 
  A familiar face in Hochoch, and perhaps an even more familiar bosom, this tavern wench at the 
  Boar’s Other Knuckle works the room and slips between tables with practiced ease.  She is a 
  dancer and the taproom is her stage.  Darling of the adventuring community, Medwen has been 
  courted often but never won.  Growing up on a farm, orphaned in the giant invasion, on 
  accession she has said that what she desires most is a steading with her own apple orchard. 
   
  Melwyn “Greatarm” ap Ffychan (Outside the Circle) 
  Llwyr Melwyn Greatarm was the ruler of the wild but rich cantrev of Araul Anterth.  He was a 
  skilled fighter and led his warriors into battle personally.  Melwyn and two of his sons fell at the 
  Battle of Pwyst’s Rhyd (pweest’s reed, tr. Pest’s Crossing) in CY 583.  His two young daughters 
  and several members of the family survived the invasion.  The elder of the two daughters is 
  Ffiona Ebontress. 
   
  Recently, a most astounding event occurred.  Llwyr Melwyn was returned from the dead via the 
  divine magic of a powerful dwarven priest of Clangeddin Silverbeard.  Rumors claim that the 
  priest did so out of spite toward another Peer, Cymorth Darian Malthus, a Knight of the 
  Dispatch, who was engaged to Ffiona Ebontress, the theoretical heir to her dead father’s cantrev 
  of Araul Anterth.  Whatever the reason behind it, Melwyn’s unexpected appearance at his 
  daughter’s nuptials and his behavior there sent shockwaves throughout Gyruff. 
   
  Melwyn is a very large man and a fierce warrior, who favors a halberd in battle.  He is quite 
  popular with the common ffolk, who remember his prowess from before the invasion.  Before his 
  death, he had a reputation as a headstrong and violent man.  He is well-respected by the elves, 
  who consider him their friend in recognition of deeds done in his first life.  How well Melwyn 
  will adjust to living in the current time remains to be seen.  Of note, he has given no public sign 
  that he intends to recognize the authority of The Lady Regent. 
   
  Methos "The Cat" Thomkin 
  Many rumors surround the gnome Methos who fell defending Gorna from the giants during the 
  invasion. Some say he had just returned from Gran March before the fall of Geoff. Other rumors 
  insist he was in the employ of the Lady Sierra Blackblade. It has also been speculated that the 
  bolt that poisoned the Duke wasn't shot from the crossbow that was found, but that it was 
  plunged into the Brenin’s chest from behind by Methos, who was reported to have caught the 
  falling Duke. It is rumored that Methos’ spirit still lingers and on windy nights his voice can be 
  
  heard near the cemetery outside the walls of Hochoch, offering clues to the mysteries that 
  surround the last days of Gorna. 
   
  Morgan Hazeleye 
  Former Cadofyth of the Second Bragad, Morgan Hazeleye has now taken command of the First 
  Bragad following Cadofyth Parn’s death.  He was once Cymorth for Parn and was later promoted 
  to Cadofyth of the Second Bragad. 
   
  His demeanor is that of a veteran adventurer who knows how to “scoot around the edges” rather 
  then face things head on.  The results are still the same, despite his unconventional ways.   
  A man in his thirties, he is clean shaven and his brown hair has recently sprouted one or two gray 
  hairs from the recent trauma that struck the Army of Liberation.  Either way his hazel green eyes 
  still hold a joy in life and the ability to see humor in most anything.  Morgan is renowned for 
  making comedic quips that are both humorous and true. 
   
  Morrel, King of the Underfoot Clan 
  King Morrel has been on the throne of the Underfoor Clan for 150 years.  He and his eldest son, 
  Dostere, survived the intial battles with the Giants and their minions, and then led the clan on its 
  escape from their former stronghold to Urtcheck. 
   
  Morwenna the Fair 
  Morwenna the Fair (Morwenna merch Tegan) comes from the steading of Brynhyfyrd, in the 
  Araul Anterth. She is known for her graceful movement, broad smile, and piercing hazel eyes. 
  Once asked why she favors red and yellow clothing, she replied, "Because they are the colors of 
  cider apples." Her hair is long, braided and black. She is a joyful person but has a serious side as 
  well. 
   
  By the time she was 25, Morwenna was well-known throughout Gyruff as a dance teacher, a 
  dance musician, and an excellent cook. Invited into the prydythi (preh-deeth-ee, tr. scops) just 
  before the invasion she has been traveling since, working hard to record and preserve Gyric 
  traditions. She was known to be in Hochcoh for the birth of Owen’s son Rhys.  Her epithet "the 
  Fair" actually comes from her ability to judge complaints and arguments fairly in her childhood 
  steading, rather than her beauty. 
   
  With the passing of Rhys of the Ash, many would consider her the foremost among the living 
  prydythi.  Along with Briallen the Heatherdown and a midwife, Morwenna was present at the 
  birth of Rhys ap Owen. 
   
  Ninian ap Ioseff 
  A short man, with messy graying hair and a full beard, Ninian's disheveled look exemplifies his 
  carefree attitude. He has too much on his mind to worry about his appearance. Garbed in a 
  simple (and very worn) traveling outfit, his most notable possession is a large leather bag worn 
  over his shoulder in which he keeps dozens of "trinkets", each with their own story. Though he 
  looks to be in his fifties, his first-hand accounts of some historical events would make him older. 
  It seems that Ninian is truly a jack-of-all-trades, as he has intimate knowledge of most every 
  walk of life. Raised in an isolated mountain lake "monastery", he was schooled in the Gyric 
  
  techniques of bardic memory from an early age. For many years now he and his trusted pony 
  Iona, have traveled far and wide in his quest to learn more about everything. Ninian has just 
  recently returned to Gyruff after having spent the last decade instructing at Greyhawk City's 
  Grey College. 
   
  Owen the Brenin (Away on Quest) 
  Sometimes called "the Ill-fated", Owen ap Lluth is the ruler of Gyruff. He is an older man, who 
  has seen 60 winters.  Despite his age, he looks and acts like a man in his early forties. He is a tall, 
  slight man who moves with a conscious grace. His large gray eyes show his great intellect and 
  his suffering for his lost nation and people. 
   
  Owen was anointed Brenin of Gyruff and invested as Grand Duke of Geoff in CY 558. His 
  ascension was not without controversy. As the younger son of Lluth, Owen was never intended 
  to be Brenin. Instead, Owen's elder brother Elidyr was designated to succeed Lluth. When Elidyr 
  died in CY 556, fighting a group of giant raiders, Owen was hastily summoned from the Stark 
  Mounds where he had been studying magic with the gnomes. Owen was rigorously trained in 
  fighting and warfare. Less than two years later, Lluth died and Owen ascended to the Griffon 
  Chair. Many of the nobles had no respect for the "little" brother who was also an illusionist. 
  They would have preferred the warrior Elidyr as their ruler. However, Owen's quiet rule did not 
  offend the nobles of Gyruff and there were no uprisings or civil wars. 
   
  Wounded by a poisoned crossbow bolt fired by an unknown assailant during the fall of Gorna, 
  Owen very nearly died.  Even though he survived, his recovery was slow and painful.  However, 
  after many long months he apparently recovered almost fully, though he still suffered occasional 
  relapses and periods of illness until the summer of CY 591.  Owen’s court-in-exile traveled 
  between Hookhill, Shiboleth, and Niole Dra as the Brenin sought to rally allies to free his land.  
  Finally, following the victory at Bloody Ridge, Grand Duke Owen was able to return to Hochoch 
  and take personal command of the Army of Liberation.  The last remnants of his illness were 
  cured by a magical healing draught, obtained in far-off Zeif by adventurers.  In addition to curing 
  his illness, the potion seemed to take ten years off Owen’s age. 
   
  Eventually, Owen’s efforts at rallying support bore fruit.  He married Princess Calisse Skotti of 
  Keoland in the summer of CY 592, cementing an alliance with her father, King Kimbertos.  He 
  was also able to convince the Yeomanry League to commit an army to the Liberation of Gyruff 
  (paid for with Keoish gold).  His marriage to the princess bore additional fruit when she gave 
  birth to his son and heir, Rhys, in the fall of CY 593.  Owen led the Army of Liberation against 
  the giants at the Second Battle of Gorna,  but left the country soon afterward to seek out new 
  allies, and was not present when the Second Battle of Gorna concluded nor for the retreat after 
  that defeat.  Owen has not been seen or heard from for many months, and it is unknown even to 
  the High Court when he will return.  Rumors have circulated that he is dead or being held captive 
  in some foreign land, but there have been no official announcements. 
   
  Padarn ap Steffan (Deceased) 
  As the younger brother of Llwyr Neirin ap Steffan, Padarn had claimed rulership of Rhychdir 
  Rhos He is presumed to have died in the Third Battle of Gorna with Cadofyth Parn in CY 593.  
  All attempts to raise or contact his spirit have failed. 
  
   
  Padarn was never prepared or educated to become the ruler of a cantrev. Instead, he received 
  education as a bard and had recently become a prydyth (pree-dith, tr. scop). He put forth a claim 
  to the rule of his cantrev at Owen’s Court in Exile in Shiboleth. This was unusual, considering 
  his known distaste for the mantle of power. Neirin's daughter Rhian had claimed the right to 
  succeed her father as well. At the time of Padarn’s death, Owen still had not recognized either 
  claim. 
   
  Padarn was just entering middle-age but still had a boyish look and attitude about him. He 
  dressed well but not as ostentatiously as his elder brother did. It is thought the family must have 
  had elven blood, as Padarn had the green eyes common to half elves. 
   
  Padrig ap Bedwyn 
  Son and heir to the kidnapped Bedwyn the Fat, Llwyr of Arweth, Padrig ap Bedwyn is still a 
  mystery to many in Gyruff.  A Knight of the Watch, Padrig had been away for many years 
  fighting in Bissel before his father’s kidnapping.  In his father’s absence, Padrig’s claim to 
  Arweth was recognized by The Regent and Peers of Geoff, though he has not been confirmed as 
  such by the Druids of the Old Faith.  Hard on the heels of this recognition came the demand by 
  the Commandant for the annexation of Hochoch and Arweth.  However, the Commandant has 
  announced that he recognizes Padrig as the Count of Hochoch and Arweth. 
   
  Padrig is very handsome and is considered one of the most eligible bachelors around.  He is 
  known to enjoy music and dance, and recently hosted lavish ball at his estate in Hochoch.  He is 
  also reported to be anxious to participate in any attempt to rescue his father. 
   
  Parn  
  Parn was the Cadofyth (kad-OH-fith, tr. strategist) of the Gyric Army of Liberation. He was of 
  mixed Oeridan, Suel, and Flan heritage. He was of average height and a little on the stocky side. 
  He kept his brown hair and beard trimmed short and he was commonly in his uniform as an 
  officer of the Army. Parn walked with a slight limp, but was a strong man with impressive 
  stamina. 
   
  Parn led the men of the 1st Bragad into the street fighting of the Third Battle of Gorna, late in 
  CY 593.  When the unexpected giant reinforcements arrived, Parn and his troops were cut off by 
  a massive counterattack. He did not make it out of Grona and was presumed to have died 
  fighting.  Rumors circulated that he was personally targeted by the giants for elimination, in a 
  (successful) effort to disrupt the Army of Liberation’s command structure. 
  During the Gyri raid on the Cloud Giant’s Castle in late CY 594, Parn was discovered alive in its 
  dungeons and rescued.  Having endured interrogation and torture for the better part of a year, 
  Parn retired to his home in an attempt to recover his shattered health.  
   
  Peredur Blackblade 
  Dispatcher Peredur Blackblade, Elusive Stag, is a Knight of the Watch assigned to patrol the 
  western Stark Mounds up into the foothills of the Crystalmists.  His patrol frequently operates 
  from Urtcheck and he has become friends with Crantstel Stonebreaker, the Knight Commander 
  of the Army of the Mountain. 
  
   
  Pwyll of the Verdant Ivy 
  Pwyll of the Verdant Ivy is an Old Lore Bard and especially knowledgeable in the way of the 
  Fey.  He is of Flan descent, handsome with a twinkle of mischievousness in his eye.  His hair is a 
  deep, rich brown with a slight curl to it.  His instruments of choice is the mandolin and the harp 
  and he is usually armed with a longsword and a bow.   
   
  Pwyll is wise in the use of the Ways of the World, a magical means of transportation used by the 
  Old Faith Druids and Old Lore Bards.  He also has significant relationships with the fey and has 
  visited Faerie often.  He knows many tales and legends and enjoys telling stories.  He also likes 
  female attention and flirts near constantly.  He has a number of passing love affairs but no one 
  has captured his heart. 
   
  Rhian merch Neirin 
  The eldest daughter of Neirin, Rhian is a tall woman with short-cropped hair. She is young 
  having just passed her 19th year. Rhian is muscular and tanned from years spent outdoors. Her 
  dress varies widely to suit the occasion, but she is known to disdain her father's sense of fashion.  
  Her manner is brusque and direct, to the point of rudeness (or beyond sometimes). 
   
  After her father's death, Rhian was taken in by her uncle, Padarn. Over her uncle's objections, 
  Rhian trained as an archer at the Court in Exile in Shiboleth. Her disputes with her uncle were a 
  subject of much gossip at the Court. She declared her claim to succeed her father as llwyres of 
  Rhychdir Rhos, and with the death of her uncle at Gorna, her claim was recognized by the 
  Brenin and she has been confirmed by the Druids of the Old Faith.  She fought at both Preston 
  and Gorna and has been made a Braichdyn in the First Bragad.   
   
  One of Sierra Blackblade's first act as regent was to recognize Rhian's claim as llwyres.  Sierra 
  produced a signed and sealed document from Owen granting the title to Rhian.  The other nobles 
  have grudgingly accepted this decreed, especially after the disappearance of Bedwyn the Fat. 
   
  Rhianeth the Cherryblossom 
  Rhianeth is member of the Druids’ Circle of Gyruff, consisting of the four senior Old Faith 
  Druids in Gyruff( after the Arch Druidess).  Each member of the Circle represents one of the four 
  seasons and one of the four seasonal deities of the Old Faith.  Rhianeth is the Watcher of Spring 
  and venerates Ehlonna.  She is a waif-thin woman with large limpid eyes. 
   
  Rhodri of Llentrev 
  Head of the Griffon Guard, Rhodri has acted as Captain of the Brenin’s personal guard since 
  long before the Giant invasion.  He is a short, stocky man of clearly Flan descent, with straight 
  brown hair, parted down the center and hanging down to his eyes.  He has a thick handlebar 
  mustache but is otherwise clean shaven.  He wears a cold iron gauntlet on his right hand and a 
  plain leather glove on his right.  He usually wears a double breasted green vest, with brown 
  highlights on the shoulders, silver trim on the sides and an emblem of a golden Griffon over his 
  left breast. 
   
  
  Rhodri has the reputation of being a fearsome warrior.  In one story, it is said he killed a Fire 
  Giant with his bare hands during the Fall of Gorna.  He is known to have lost his left leg to a 
  Frost Giant’s axe at the Second Battle of Gorna, but the leg was restored by magic.  As Captain 
  of the Griffon Guard, Rhodri commands one of the most formidable and secretive forces in 
  Gyruff. Reputedly, he is utterly loyal to the Brenin and Gyruff 
   
  Rhodri Morningmist 
  Frail and weak with age, the High Priest of the Church of Pelor is a kind-hearted man.  His wispy 
  white hair always seems wind blown despite his time spent within the walls of the church.  In 
  fact he would appear frail enough to be knocked over by a strong enough wind should one blow 
  through, leaning heavily on a wooden staff.  Still in all he serves the church of his deity well, 
  guiding the followers of the Sun in Hochoch. 
   
  Rhys of the Ash (Deceased) 
  An old man thought to be more than 70 years old, Rhys was the oldest and perhaps most 
  powerful of all the prydyth (pree-dith, tr. scops). His hair was long and snow white and kept tied 
  at the nape of his neck. Rhys was thin and weather beaten from years of traveling. He dressed 
  simply, but always carried a harp with him. 
   
  As one of the lore keepers of Gyruff, Rhys spoke at least a dozen languages and knew countless 
  tales as well as a command of the history of Gyruff. Many of the bards and younger prydythi in 
  Gyruff were instructed by Rhys. He knew many of the secrets of the druids and was on good 
  relations with the fey. 
   
  Sericine 
  This tall Gray Elf of regal bearing has been in the service of the Brenin for hundreds of years.  
  Currently, he is acting as a roving ambassador, filling in as a representative for the Griffon Chair 
  wherever he is needed.  He learned the Common tongue centuries ago, so his speech tends to be 
  rather flowery and old-fashioned. 
   
  Sierra Blackblade 
  The llwyres for Cymeravon. Sierra Blackblade is a tall, striking woman with pale skin and white 
  hair. She is an albino with pink eyes and some whisper she has the blood of the fey in her veins 
  at some level. A small scar runs across her left arm, adding a flaw to the degree of beauty she 
  possesses. There is a kindness in her eyes, as well as a sterling quality to her bearing. Sierra 
  prefers flowing dresses of light grays and pastel blues, and she wears the torque of the house of 
  Cymeravon around her head, a small circlet with emeralds. 
   
  Sierra nearly died at the Fall of Gorna but a loyal friend rescued her, lashing her to a horse and 
  sending her away. It is unclear if Sierra abandoned the use of martial arms after that event due to 
  a curse or a vow, but Sierra became unwilling to heft a weapon, even in her own defense. In the 
  years following the occupation of Gyruff, she has turned to getting supplies for the refugees, 
  bartering with the nobles of the March and Keoland for support. 
   
  When Owen the Brenin left in search of allies in late CY593, Owen selected Sierra to act as 
  Regent until his return or the majority of his son, Rhys.  This decision generated a good deal of 
  
  dissent among the nobles of Geoff, particularly from Bedwyn the Fat, Llwyr of Arweth, prior to 
  his abduction by devils in mid-CY 594. 
   
  Sierra’s most controversial decision to date has been her accession to the annexation of Hochoch 
  and Arweth by the Gran March.  Even though she acted under protest and extreme pressure from 
  Commandant Magnus Vrianian, some Gyri feel Sierra Blackblade has betrayed them all. 
   
  Siwan merch Lyneth (Deceased) 
  Siwan merch Lyneth was head of the Trevol Cyngor (trev-ol, keen-gore, tr. town council) of 
  Hochoch before it was disbanded in CY 592 and had been given the title of mygedoles by Owen 
  the Brenin. She was an older woman, whose hair grayed many years ago. Siwan was small and 
  frail in appearance but is a never-ending source of energy and enthusiasm. Her features were 
  sharp pointed, and some bards joked that she could break rocks on her nose. 
   
  Siwan's fortunes waxed and waned several times in recent years. She obtained great influence 
  and popularity by returning early to Hochoch. However, her inept management of the city's 
  resources led to Governor Neumann assuming responsibility for the city.  She quarreled 
  frequently with Bedwyn, the Llwyr of Awerth, over control of Hochoch, and he eventually 
  prevailed upon Duke Owen to disband the Trevl Cyngor.  Rumors of corruption and favoritism 
  still hound her, but she was nonetheless appointed to the position of Chancellor of the High 
  Exchequer early in CY 594 and worked tirelessly for the cause of the people of Gyruff until her 
  death in late CY 594.  Siwan was killed during an attempted raid on the Treasury at Caer Rhinog 
  by giant forces.  The exact details of her death have never been released to the public, but some 
  have speculated that the attack was in reprisal for the Gyri assault on the Cloud Giant’s Castle, 
  since it occurred shortly thereafter or that it was an attempt by the Midnight Ravens to pilfer the 
  treasury. 
   
  Talvan of Allitur 
  An elderly man, Talvan of Allitur has not been seen nor heard from since all contact with 
  Midwood was lost when the giant's overran Rhwng yr Coed. His hair was snow white and had to 
  walk with the help of a staff. Talvan's voice was deep and gravely, and he dressed in simple 
  robes of a priest of Allitur. 
   
  Talvan was arglwyth of Rhwng yr Coed and was one of the few glywi in Gyruff to be a priest 
  instead of a warrior. His wisdom was renowned throughout Gyruff. This was fortunate, as his 
  cantrev was sandwiched between Arweth and Rhychdir Rhos, and he had to deal with two 
  powerful neighbors.  
   
  In CY 592, adventurers managed to penetrate the mists and magical fogs which now constantly 
  surround Midwood.  Upon their return, they reported that Talvan is still alive and well within the 
  giant-controlled town. 
   
  Even more recently, in late CY 594, the magical mists surrounding Midwood dispersed and 
  normal contact with the town resumed.  Due to the annexation of all lands east of the Javan by 
  the March, the townsfolk decided to remove their settlement to the west bank to remain Gyri.  
  From this new site, Talvan of Allitur again rules what remains of his cantrev. 
  
   
  Tamm Rockbender (Ghost) 
  This dwarven ghost of a powerful cleric of Moradin roams the Stark Mounds and Crystalmists 
  searching for information about how the Giants coordinated the attack on the Thane, information 
  about how to restore the Thane, and any other way he can hamper the Giants’ activities in the 
  region. 
   
  Tavan the Stag’s Horns 
  Tavan is member of the Druids’ Circle of Gyruff, consisting of the four senior Old Faith Druids 
  in Gyruff( after the Arch Druidess).  Each member of the Circle represents one of the four 
  seasons and one of the four seasonal deities of the Old Faith.  Tavan is the Watcher of Summer 
  and venerates Obad-Hai the Shalm.  He is handsome and bald, middle-aged man with a strong 
  and powerful build. 
   
   
   
  
SOURCE: textdata/thevault/Living Greyhawk/Metaorg Material/Geoff/History and Geography/Persons of Note Revised post Eric.pdf