Villains' Lorebook.pdf - Department of Political Science

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First, the Nameless Bard betrayed Cassana by setting
Dragonbait the task of escaping with the “newborn”
Alias before the evil conspirators could bind
her to their will. Then the Fire Knives’ secret mission
for Alias was uncovered when Giogi Wyvernspur
did his impersonation of King Azoun IV. The
Fire Knives wanted Alias to kill the king, and so she
attacked the innocent nobleman.
Later, another of Alias’ compulsions was to help
bring the avatar of Moander into being in the
Realms. Though she did so, the avatar was destroyed
by Alias’s friends and the red dragon, MIST.
With the effective removal of two of the evil players,
Cassana, Zrie, and Phalse acted themselves, recapturing
Alias and her friends.
During a ceremony to destroy Alias’s free will and
bind her to the remaining conspirators outside the
city of Westgate where Cassana resided, Alias, with
the aid of Dragonbait, was able to break Cassana’s
hold over her. The mad mage also lost her wand,
which was later destroyed. Though potent even without
the magical item, Alias and her allies’ mettle
proved to be too much for Cassana. She was destroyed
when the staff of power she held was broken by Alias,
releasing the item’s retributive strike capability.
Motivations/Goals: While she lived, Cassana
needed to control and dominate everything around
her. From where this compulsion arose is unknown,
but it ruled Cassana’s life. Whatever she couldn’t
control, she’d destroy-as was the case with her former
lover, Zrie Prakis. He contested her dominance
and so, despite their romantic past, she killed him in
battle. Cassana then returned him to unlife.
Campaign Uses: In your campaign, it’s possible
that Cassana survived the final confrontation atop
the Hill of Fangs and could turn up to plague your
PCs. Likely, her scheme would involve attempting
to gain control over the PCs, either through magic,
force, or blackmail. It’s also possible that Cassana
had another body ready in case hers was destroyeda
body just like Alias’s. She also could return as a
lich, as she obviously knows the process well.
Sources: Azure Bonds.
Lord Cutter of
Iriaebor,
a.k.a. Ravendas
Human female 9th-level fighter
A RMORC LASS: 5
MOVE: 12
HIT POINTS: 48
THAC0: 12
NO. OF ATTACKS: 3/2
ALIGNMENT: Lawful evil
STR 12, DEX 17, CON 14, INT 13, WIS 14, CHA 15
Weapons of Proficiency: Long sword, short
sword, dagger, footman’s mace, long bow, light crossbow,
morning star.
Nonweapon Proficiencies: Blind-fighting, endurance,
etiquette, riding: land-based mount, mountaineering,
tracking.
Equipment: As Lord of Iriaebor, Cutter has immediate
access to all types of normal equipment.
Outside of that situation, she carries standard adventuring
gear for a warrior.
Magical Items: None known, but it’s entirely
likely that one or more of her weapons are enchanted
and she also may possess some defensive
magical items. DMs are encouraged to provide Cutter
with a suitable number and type of such items as
appropriate to their own campaigns.
Combat/Tactics: Cutter is savvy and cunning—
few who aren’t could rise to such a position of power
within the Zhentarim. She usually has at least one
weapon hidden on her person, regardless of her dress
or the occasion. In combat, she’s completely ruthless,
using her servants or hostages as she deems they
can best serve-to advance her goals. Never trust
this woman in anything, most especially combat.
Allies/Companions: Snake, her Lord Steward
and a shade, her Zhentilar troops and priests who
help her set up the ritual to revive the legendary
Shadowking.
Foes/Enemies: Caledan Caldorien, Mari Al’maren,
and the other members of the Fellowship of the
Dreaming Dragon.
Appearance: Tall, as pale as the moon, and with
eyes the color of dusky evening sky, Cutter is as
beautiful as she is deadly. When in public, she wears