The Travellers

Founding

The adventuring party known as The Travellers began as a group of individuals; Varis, Bartimaeus and Amelia. They were hired in Rivermond to retrieve an unusual automaton from the neighboring Khein Dynasty. This automaton, with a mysterious and dangerous artifact sealed within its iron ribcage, became the focal point of their journey. The automaton was transported from the distant shores of the Vache Kingdom for unknown reasons and with it a stray was found upon its arrival and was taken into custody. It was a young woman called Keira who had ran away from home. The party took them along with the automaton on their jounery back to Rivermond and it was also then they realized they had another person hiding in their carriage, Aislinne. A small tabaxi mage eager to explore the world. During their travel back into Rivermond they learned to be a group of adventurers and worked together for better or worse. They were watched, followed and attacked by local forces. Upon delivering it to the Arcane Academy in the Barony of Greenfield, they discovered it was not the automaton itself that was required, but the artifact hidden within. This artifact, Catalyst of Oblivion, was so powerful and perilous that many factions across the world would kill to possess it. The Ozaris Chamber, a secret cabal of Wizards and Sorceress led by Lupricall Maximus was given the artifact into their custody by The Travellers, securing it away from prying hands. Meanwhile, The Travellers retained the automaton, now known as Sabre, making it a steadfast companion in their travels.

Adventure

Their journey led them to uncover a political conspiracy in the Barony of Bellmond, where the baron’s heir, Lucas, plotted to overthrow his ailing father, whose failing health and mental state had plunged the barony into disarray. With rebels and unrest spreading among the peasantry, The Travellers offered assistance to stabilize the situation but refrained from fully involving themselves in the brewing conflict.

As they continued their travels, signs of larger-scale unrest in Rivermond became impossible to ignore. Tensions were mounting between the nobility and the Dominion Church, whose influence was growing dangerously overbearing. The party became champions of the people, offering aid to local communities and uncovering the struggles of Rivermond's populace. Their actions earned them the loyalty of many who desired independence from the Silver Dominion.

However, their growing reputation was overshadowed by a far graver discovery: a breach between the Abyss and the material plane had opened in the Stormwoods, a magical forest in the Barony of Greenfield. Striking a truce with the native elves who guarded the forest, The Travellers vowed to find a way to seal the breach before it could consume the region. They learned that a dark researcher and the father of Amelia, William Vicarin, was responsible for this catastrophe, manipulating forbidden knowledge to expand the rift for his own goals. To thwart him, the party set out on a perilous quest to recover three ancient keys essential for closing the rift from which the roots of the abyss grew from.

Now armed with the keys, The Travellers march toward their ultimate confrontation with the researcher, determined to close the breach and save Rivermond. Yet, the growing disorder in the land has not gone unnoticed. An ancient wyvern named Nauzzagin revels in the chaos, sowing discord while the ancient dragons debate how to restore peace and order with the people of Rivermond. Among these dragons is Kazmidrax the White, an adult white dragon who harbors a deep grudge against the people of Rivermond and especially The Travellers. After a fatal encounter where Kazmidrax killed one of their members, he swore vengeance, accusing the party of ambushing him during a moment of vulnerability. Now, he stalks The Travellers, intent on eliminating them all, adding yet another peril to their already daunting quest.

Key Members

• Varis Brightheart: A young half-elf Artificer of noble and blessed lineage, Varis carries many titles, including "Artificer, Enchanter, Inventor, and Most Brilliant Adventurer." Renowned for his intellect, he wields some of the most technologically advanced weaponry in the region, such as firearms. A creative mind and relentless innovator, Varis's curiosity and ambition drive his pursuit of greatness.
  
  
• Bartimaeus Brightheart: A middle-aged human Paladin from a bygone era, Bartimaeus is a distant relative of Varis on his father’s side. He once served in the ancient Order of the Grail Knights, a group that defied the Dominion Church in their pursuit of independence and justice. When his order was destroyed, Bartimaeus narrowly escaped, only to be petrified by unknown forces. Over 300 years later, he has awakened in the present day and struggles to navigate the changed world of Rivermond alongside his descendant, Varis.
  
  
• Amelia Vicarin: A young shapechanger Ranger with a mysterious and fragmented past, Amelia harbors a love for alchemy. Recently, she discovered her estranged father is responsible for several atrocities, leaving her torn about how to confront this dark truth. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she grapples with her identity and the shadows of her lineage.
  
  
• Keira Everron: The Ranger and illegitimate dhampir daughter of Jonathan Everron, Vampire Lord and Governor of the Iron Isles, Keira sought to escape the confines of her family’s rule to explore the wider world. Her journey brought her to Rivermond, where she was tragically killed by a powerful lich. Through the intervention of Mother Superior Letina Heiden and the grace of the Archangel Tytan, Keira was revived. However, the experience transformed her path, and she chose to part ways with the party to pursue her own affairs.
  
  
• Aislinne: A curious and ambitious tabaxi Wizard, Aislinne yearned to explore the world and uncover its mysteries. Her insatiable curiosity, however, led to her untimely end when she approached the slumbering white dragon Kazmidrax the White. In a moment of vulnerability, the dragon unleashed his frozen fury upon her, sealing her fate.
  
  
• Rayenne:  A young druid from the Riverwoods, Rayenne was tasked with uncovering the source of the unrest plaguing the dragons and the land of Rivermond. Her efforts have forged alliances with dragons and other powerful entities, making her a vital force in restoring balance to the region.
  
  
• Ves: A devout and disciplined centaur monk from the mythical moon of Drekk, Ves joined the party after their accidental arrival on her celestial home. Guided by the Archangel Tytan, she helped them return to Rivermond and has remained with them ever since, believing her journey with the party to be part of a greater divine plan.