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of the templar order. Flamekeep is also home to Thal­

ingard, the ancestral palace of the rulers of Thrane and

current residence of Queen Diani ir'Wynarn.

SHADUKAR

Shadukar is a grim reminder of the cost of the war.

Once known as the J ewe! of the Sound, this coastal

city was destroyed in a bitter siege against Karrnathi

forces. The city has yet to be reclaimed, and it's said to

be haunted both by Thrane ghosts and by undead forces

left behind by the Karrns.

ThALIOST

An ancient Aundairian city seized during the Last

War, Thaliost was ceded to Thrane under the Treaty

of Thronehold. Many of its people bitterly oppose the

Thrane occupation, but it's also become a haven for

Aundairian followers of the extremist Pure Flame sect;

violence often breaks out between these two factions.

AFTERMATH OF THE LAST WAR

The war is over, but deep rifts remain between Thrane

and its neighbors. Aundairian war magic created a

blasted wasteland between the two nations. To the east,

the conflict with Karrnath left farms and cities such as

Shadukar devastated and abandoned, home only to the

lingering undead left behind after the Karrnathi retreat.

For most, these grim reminders of war strengthen

Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their

faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The

Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face

of evil, and across the nation, villagers work together to

repair the damage inflicted during the war. People in

a Thrane village regularly cooperate to raise a barn or

practice archery in the fields.

The Silver Flame urges its followers to feel compas­

sion for all people, which often proves a more difficult

challenge. Thrane has never forgiven Karrnath for its

use of undead soldiers, and many Thranes are quick

to imagine all Karrns as agents of darkness. Likewise,

Thranes have bitter memories of the conflict with Aun­

dair, and Aundairian wizards or eldritch knights receive

a cold reception.

For most Thranes, the war strengthened their faith

and drew them together. However, some question the

validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found

even among the most devout followers of the faith; such

people fear that the merging of temporal and spiritual

authority distracts the church from its proper mission.

If these doubts spread, a serious faction might seek

to restore Queen Diani to power.

Thaliost is another open wound. The Coun­

cil of Cardinals is determined to hold onto

this prize, but it is a bitter point of conten­

tion with Aundair and a constant source

of tension and violence. In creating a

Thrane character, consider how you

feel about Thaliost. Would you like to

see it returned to Aundair, or do you

support Thrane's rule?

CHAPTER 2 I KHORVAIRE GAZE'ITEER

THRONEHOLD

Capital: Throneport

Hallmarks: Entertainers, international intrigue, spies

After forging a united kingdom, Galifar I realized early

on that the crown could not rule from one of the existing

realms. To do so would be to put one of the Five Nations

above the others, and that would lead to breaks and frac­

tures that would eventually destroy the kingdom. Thus,

he established his seat of power on an island in Scions

Sound. There he built the great castle of Thronehold.

After Jarot's death and the rejection of the line of suc­

cession that led to the Last War, the island and castle

were largely abandoned. A special detachment of House

Deneith guards, the Throne Wardens, remained in

place to protect the castle, but all government functions

ceased with the collapse of the Kingdom of Galifar.

Throneport, a town in the shadow of the castle, be­

came a place for dissidents, criminals, spies, and merce­

naries, and the once safe port turned into a rough-and­

tumble town without allegiance to any single nation.

INTERESTING THINGS

ABOUT THRONEHOLD

• Representatives (and spies) of the Five Nations gather
  in the town of Throneport, where it's impossible to tell
  friend from foe and alliances shift daily.


• Although Cyre no longer has a peacekeeping force on
  the island, many Cyrans find work here as spies and
  agents for other nations.

THRONEHOLD CHARACTERS

As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold,

consider the following:

Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for

diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for

bored nobles, and a haven for treacherous double

agents. Characters with the charlatan, spy, noble, or

criminal background might all test their skills here.