When Stormreach was founded, the king of Galifar established a consulate in the city. But as the age of piracy came to an end and Galifar turned its attention elsewhere, the consulate became a position with no true power. In 894 YK, the Brelish consul of Stormreach was a lord named Kainen ir’Ranek. When word reached Stormreach that Jarot was dead and that Wroann was defying her sister Mishann, Kainen was quick to act. Gathering the Brelish and supplementing his forces with Deneith mercenaries, he laid claim to the consulate. Neither Kainen nor his successors ever managed to sway the Storm Lords to choose a side in the war, and none of the other Five Nations bothered to establish embassies in Stormreach.
Breland has maintained a consulate in Cross for decades but has had little influence. The consul serves at the pleasure of the Brelish parliament, and the post is currently held by Lady Rusila ir’Clarn (NE female human aristocrat 2/bard 1). She has no real authority in the city, but Lady Rusila has many friends among the Stormreach elite. She goes out of her way to support political dissidents exiled from other nations and to show sympathy for Cyran refugees. Along each step of the way, she has sown doubts about the efficiency of the Wynarn family—the kings and queens whose flawed rule paved the way for the Last War. Lady Rusila is a supporter of the Brelish movement that hopes to replace the monarchy after King Boranel’s death, and as this turn of events comes closer to reality, the movement might use Stormreach as a base of operations.
Lady Rusila has a keen eye for opportunity, and if she sees any gain for herself or her cause, she might help her fellow Brelish. She can provide emergency medical treatment using a wand of cure moderate wounds, but her connections are far more useful. If the PCs accept aid from Rusila, they’ll owe her a favor.
Rusila ir’Clarn is a Brelish woman in her early thirties. She has long, dark hair; pale skin; and large violet eyes, which suggest elf or half-elf blood. Her voice is deep and smoky; she’s an accomplished singer with music from goblin dirges to Brelish ballads. Lady Rusila has a warm demeanor, but behind this mask she is ruthless and cunning, willing to use poison, assassination, or any other means to accomplish her goals.