History of Shadowdales Own Characters

DEEYANA-(23rd LVL.LG Cleric)

Deeyana is the leader of Shadowdales Own and priestess of the Goddess Chauntea.She was gifted very young in her career to be given a task through a vision from her Goddess.That she would be her instrument in dealing with the undead,and specializing in the cleansing of desicrated temples.She is known for her cool head in battle ,always leading by example,a very physical fighter often using her spells only as a last resort.She is currently the Lord of Shadowdale,and wielder of the powerful artifact Bone Basher a bane vs undead.

CLAY-(17th LVL.LG PALADIN)

Clay is the strong silient type often taking the back seat to his wifes rise to power.Very strong in his belief in justice and good,often coming to a dissagreement with other members of the company, over choice of actions.Faithfully devoted to Deeyana and his God TYR,he was often critisized over his pompous nature when he was younger.He has however matured and is currently a Military advisor to Shadowdale,he weilds a Holy Avenger named Jus-Tyr and wears magical plate armor.

RAFAR-(UNK LVL.NG Ranger)

Rafar was always distant never befriending anyone but the young ranger Topaz.He was always accompanied by his friend the sprite Jabber the Great.A very accomplished woodsman and tracker.Who after the loss of Topaz never quite recovered and often sought refuge in the forest,leaving the campsites at night.He finally got fed up with society and vowed to spend the rest of his life away from it.

JACK-(DECEASED)

In the early days Jack was the more serious out of the two brothers.He enjoyed his life to the fullest, was a very unselfish man as far as mages go.He took to his studies hard magic not coming to him as easily as his brother.But his heart outweight any other short commings.He fell in the underdark setting off a trap,and died.

JOHN-(UNK LVL.NG Mage)

John was reckless in his younger days often casting spells before thinking.But magic came to him easy,as if was natural.He wasn't as giving or loving as his brother.Often not really caring what his actions might bring.During an adventure into the ruins of Myth Drannor,the party stumbled upon the ruins of the old school of wizardry.After a horrific battle with the resident Lich.A very old and powerful magical item was found.It enabled John to increase his intellegence enabling him to read the ancient lost works of Myth Drannor.John saw this as his opportunity to achieve unequaled power.when the time came to leave he informed the party that he was staying,and hasn't been heard from since.

SKYLIGHT-(13th LVL. NG Thief RET.)

Skylight was an original member that started out by followinig the adventurors.She was 15 at the time and had not been officially invited,but more than proved her worth in the years to come.A very skilled rogue with an uncanny accuracy.By the time we all came into real power she had seen to much death and destruction,so she left to help form the new Loudwater guild.

TOPAZ-(DECEASED)

Topaz like Skylight were original members and best friends.She was an up and coming Ranger that showed much potential.However she fell to an Zhentarium ambush and was slain and died in the arms of Skylight.She was only 19 years old.

ZATARA-(9th LVL.Fighter/3rd LVL LG Cleric RET.)

Zatara was a beautiful young warrior who with her brother Zaread served in Randal Morns Freedom Fighters.After the taking of Daggerfalls her and her brother decided to accompany Shadowdales Own,having befriended them during the campaign.She was captured during a siege on the stronghold in LLork.She was brutally tortured and raped at the hands of a mercenary band known as the Black Hand.She was later rescued,but the damage had been done.She was able to find strength, with the help of Deeyana she found religeon, and turned to it as her crutch.During the months to come, she found that she was pregnant from the ordeal, and retired to raise the child.

ZAREAD-(DECEASED)

Zaread like his sister joined Shadowdales Own after a stint with the Freedom Fighters.He was a powerful young fighter with a good military knowledge,having attained the rank of Sgt. in the Freedom Fighters.He found his calling while adventuring with us and took up the mantle of Helm,becoming a Paladin.He later fell at the hands of undead forces during the cleansing of a desicrated Temple.

RICHARD-(13th LVL. NG Fighter)

The crafty veteran,having been through many campaigns in his younger days.He brought to Shadowdales Own a wealth of experience,He joined with the group after learning their cause, volunteering to aid them during their campaign in Loudwater.After the campaign was over and Lord Dileven of Portal Keep, the minotaur was desposed.He was chosen to take the mantle of Lord of Loudwater having proven himself to be a great hero.And a strong allie to Deeyana in Shadowdale.

BOWZAK-(15th LVL.NG Fighter)

First introduced to Shadowdales Own as a guide to the underdark ,by the Arch-Mage Elminster.He served as our guide during the seige of Portal Keep and Loudwater.During the campaign in one of the many battles that took place underground, Bozak lost his left leg, it having been completely cut off.This however did not stop the tenacious dwarf.He merely inserted a large mace into his open wound,bandaged it up and rejoined the battle,limping but still able to fight.The Priestess Deeyana having been given a very powerful ring by Elminster and told not to use it unless it was a last resort.Would only have to wish fro something and it would happen.The party was badly injured and in need of a miracle ,but instead she trusted in her faith to her Goddess that she would deliever them out of here.She used the ring to give Bowzak a new leg ,one she wished even better than the original,hence Bowzak was given a leg of Mythral.It functions exactly as a normal leg however granting Bowzak with a certain percentage of magical resistence.He has now taken the position of senior enlisted man,in Shadowdales forces.

TAMIN-(19th LVL.CG BARD)

The Screaming Pipper as he was known.His favorite tactics use to be blowing his pipes of pain causing everyones ears to become real sensitive,then casting the spell Shout on himself and singing loudly in battle.He is often at odds with Clay over his actions in battle.It is widely known that he wears about his neck a scarab of insanity that he is not bashful about using.He wields a long sword of Sharpness that acts like a sword of quickness.He also carries a short sword of Dancing.He joined up with Shadowdales Own, after having been attack by the Zhents in a tavern in LLork.After the siege of LLork he was asked what it would take to keep his services, in the upcoming battle for Loudwater.He responded he would like a Tavern he could call his own.Deeyana being in a position to grant him that made the deal.And Tamin's Tavern was made (link back to home page and enter Tamin's Tavern,you just might meet the Bard)He has been traveling with them ever since.

DAIN-(21st LVL.NG Fighter)

The General as he is often revered to as.Was a legendary fighter even before coming into contact with Shadowdales Own.Having held several commission's in different campaigns,he was a wise veteran.Known for his strength(girdle of Frost Giant Strength)and for his ability to heal while in battle(ring of Vampiric Regeneration).He weilds a +5 Two Handed Battle Axe named Tultheyr.He was mistakingly conned into leading Portal Keeps forces, taking control over several cities in Delimbiyr Vale, and posed a major threat to the Zhentish forces at LLork.He did however uncover the true plans behind Dileven's conquest,it was not to rid the area of Zhent infuence but to strengthen his own power base.This angered Dain beyond belief and ended up taking the troops loyal to him in a siege on Portal Keep itself,occupying the keeps forces while Shadowdales Own seiged the inside.He was offered a commision as General of the forces of Shadowdale and accepted.He is often seen around town and frequenting Tamin's tavern.

LASARIA-(9th LVL NG Ranger RET.)

Lasaria was the much younger sister to Deeyana,she took up after her older brother, learning the ways of nature.She retired after awhile, feeling the need to take care of the family home.She returned to Shadowdale and often helps the city out as a tracker.

BALAK-(18th LVL CG Thief)

Very loyal to Deeyana,rarely aggreeing with Clay.He came into the party after his Guild was slaughtered for their aid, they had given to Shadowdales Own.He befriended Skylight often teaching her the ways of their kind.He is a brillant rogue and a very vicious and effective fighter.He wears a very powerful cloak granting him the ability to attack while remaining invisible,and given him certain magical resistence.He is incredably Dexterious and heals back wounds at an increadible rate.(came into possession of Two Ioun Stones Dex+1,Regenerate)He currently resides in Shadowdale where he runs the local Guild.

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