Griss Brownfeather is known around Umpton as the chief crab handler of the city. Though officially employed by the Mint, he offers his services to a number of farms and breeders in the area, as well as the city stable and those smaller ones attached to inns. People have often asked why, as an Aarakocra, he chooses to associate with crabs, instead of reveling in his ability to fly, like most of his fellows.
His answer? “I just think they’re neat!”

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 4/8/24

Shi’a’nè is, or at least was as of last contact, the surface representative of the dolphinfolk of Gomun. They bear a small mark near their dorsal fin, though many surface dwellers confess difficulties in telling the dolphinfolk apart, even with distinct reminders. Since Gomun’s self-imposed exile and closing of the borders of the city, Shi’a’nè has not been seen, despite many nations attempting to reestablish communications.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 5/8/24

Orland Birulandi is the current serving Mayor of Sikado, the city known for its builders and other tradespeople. His grand project for the first of the two years he will be in office is the construction of a combination boathouse and shipyard, with the hopes that the rest of the citizenry will see the benefit of using it as a potential source of trade and revenue with other nations instead of recycling it in the second year, as is tradition.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 6/8/24

Jadan Wintercourt is a travelling bard and storyteller from the Brightfields. One of the Eladrin fairfolk, they make their living by trading food and lodgings for tales from their homeland and liege lord. Most requested of the shorter tales include “Nightmare Of Elm Keep”, “Stark’s War”, and “EP: The Extra-Planar Entity”. Longer tales include “The Thompsons”, “W*A*M*H*”, and “William and Gracelyn”. All have been adapted from fairfolk stage plays.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 7/8/24

Serving as Commander of the Sentinel Battalion of Dun, Lasyrite Fwhlsu is a retired frontline soldier. Her Dwarven ancestry is proudly displayed in both her efforts, and among select units designated to show her house emblem. A magical mishap left her afflicted with a form of lycanthropy that she manages well, with the assistance of the Sentinel forces. She is careful not to overwork her body as it is partially transformed into a construct.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 8/8/24

One of the many unfortunates of Inssè, Snakehunger stands out by the virtue of being one of the uncommonly seen Goliaths in the city. Though he survives by eking out a rough life on the streets and begging, he has said he prefers it to being isolated from the streets. Despite his impressive, and given his lifestyle, puzzling physique, he finds ways through enough places and meetings to hold a wealth of information and rumours of the twin cities.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 9/8/24

Darastrix is a blue-scaled Dragonborn who works in the Port Pinako harbour. Once a year, they hold a fundraiser for the Tortle museum, as they are an aficionado of the history of the now-extinct seafaring race. Despite the admiration, and their location, they have a fear of the ocean, and struggle with sea-sickness. One day, they hope to see a foreign land, but understand that travel is currently not an easy option.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 10/8/24

Vigo Banksi is the captain of the trade vessel "Sink Me, I Dare You!". Many people have questioned his choice of name, but for the length of his career, others of his peers have suffered losses from storm or pirates, while he has managed to endure. He claims the nickname "Indomitable" for himself, but in private, some bitter ex-sailors call him "Stubborn" instead. When they're not straight up insulting him, of course.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 11/8/24

Groan is one of the primary caretakers of the Remote Majesty Resort in Wichi. Though limited in his speech as a Kenku, he evidently spent an amount of time in or at the gladiator arena of Nonjasseum, as a disproportionate amount of his repertoire consists of the sounds of combat and amplified announcements. Despite the quirks, he goes out of his way to ensure that the resort is well known for treating its guests well.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 12/8/24

Arey Nisha is one of many Gasworks Safety Technicians within Dun. With the decay of manasteel devices and infrastructure during the Fall, the city, and now capital, decided to switch back to older forms of energy, helped in large parts by the ease of Citadel scavenging. As a kobold, Arey can squeeze into smaller spaces his compatriots struggle with, making him a de facto expert on the repairs of potentially lethal gas leaks along the lines.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 13/8/24

In the twinned city of Aguè, the unspoken rule is that everyone serves a hidden master to gain power. So by making a point to defy convention, Carac Cartolano is known for more than just being one of the bigger gang leaders. Though only human, he manages to hold his own in brawls for contention by the other residents of the city, primarily inhabited by aasimar with no real alternative. Rumours say he is weakening from an unknown illness.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 14/8/24

An early explorer of the effects of the mysterious aura of Cinera, Sucloni Nema, a Genasi of air, now resides in Chidabo, researching and studying altered items. Incidentally, this includes herself, as she stayed on the island long enough to have the monochromatic effect transferred to her being. As one of the experts by duration of exposure, she pays handsomely for authentic information, but hesitates to recommend adventurers embark there for her sake.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 15/8/24

Yi Shades, one of the residents of the Gnomish enclave in Nuvain, within the district of The Shades. Inheriting the position of the leader of a drug cartel, she runs her subordinates hard in order to accomplish what she can in her shorter natural lifespan. With the metaphorical clock already winding down, Yi is starting to get desperate to find a proper successor to the position, to avoid the chaotic power struggle aftermath of her departure.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 16/8/24

Edenite Keipl owns one of the smaller ranches in the province of Gylead. Not many know how old he actually is, but his Dwarven beard shows excessive wear for the youth that some have suspected from his actions. Choosing to focus on dinosaur rearing rather than mining for and refining oil might not have been the most financially stable choice, but it’s one that Edenite is happy with.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 17/8/24

Juitalgor is the current Impresario of the Prestige Amphitheater of Muchen. They inherited the position after their sire, Lian Pobari, devoted their life’s work to patronising the theatrical arts. Some who claim to be more “pure minded” question the ability of a Plasmoid to serve the community in the art world. In order to silence the critics, they plan on commissioning a great opera, reminiscent of the glory days, pre-Fall.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 18/8/24

Camilla Tomaselli is a Premedico on the island of Paana-Dûl, one of the many human practitioners of healing. She complains of a lack of visualisation, so chooses to focus her arts on external injuries. Since this often isn’t the sole cause of the wide range of malady or affliction, she clashes with her fellows over patient care and efficiency of usage of the rare healing crystals salvaged from the draconic corpse towards the island’s centre.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 19/8/24

Madji is a Goblin of no fixed abode. Traditionally, this form of address would be used for either the unfortunates who live on the streets, or for travelling trade caravans. Madji earns the distinction by his choice of home: A converted ship with a traditional house attached instead of the expected shape of a ship. He claims his pillbug-esque body is the key to withstanding the ocean waves, but experienced sailors say the house itself is the bigger issue.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 20/8/24

One of the servants of The Watcher On High, Delemmak Chiura heads the Janapin chapter of the cult. One of the elves, he is known among the reclusive tieflings by his distinctive red-tinted plumage, as if stained by blood. As a member of the cult of The Watcher, his main role is to facilitate charitable events to raise money and awareness for these in need. Delemmak’s current focus is improving the lifestyles of those suffering in the Twin Cities.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 21/8/24

“Loveless” Lavinia Di Noto is the leader of one of the bandit gangs roaming the King’s Road from Danis. Despite the nickname, she is happily married. Gossipers suggest the nickname’s origin is from the belief that the marriage is one of convenience rather than love, as Lavinia’s husband is enlisted in the Dun guardsmen, causing a conflict of interest in the event of her capture or arrest. She runs her gang with an iron fist.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 22/8/24

Shari Whitpeth takes her role as one of Wichi’s guides and pathfinders very seriously. Her Dwarven heritage allows her to withstand some of the effects of the adverse weather conditions, though it does not grant her immunity. Her life’s goal is to one day travel past the northern limits, and draw her own map of what lies beyond. Failing that, she insists that a good mead will suffice for the interim.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 23/8/24

Cliffdive is a kenku artisan that plies her trade within the town of Nonjasseum. Originally planning to be a champion gladiator, it became swiftly apparent that her skills were lacking to say the least. However, she is talented with painting and other arts, and has taken inspiration from the noble fighters around to create a collectable card game, so she might fight vicariously. People gossip that her name comes from her signature cry of victory.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 24/8/24

Mirik, a blue scaled Dragonborn, operates one of the many printing presses within Umpton. Though his innate abilities don’t make much of an impact in his day-to-day life, he has had to use his imposing physique to safeguard the secrets of the printing press. Though blinded in an industrial accident, he manages with the aid of a tipped cane, sweeping and tapping as he goes, years of experience guiding his steps. Mirik prefers printing books to money.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 25/8/24

Steadfast is a warforged based out of Danis, where they claim to be the greatest detective in the world. Granted, their success rate seems to back up that claim. But from solving the all-too frequent murder cases in the city to finding lost (usually stolen) property, some are suspicious of their methods; even going as far as to declare that Steadfast themself is the perpetrator of the crimes only to then reap the rewards of “solving” them.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 26/8/24

Angelique Arata is a demure, diminutive, and delightful aasimar. On the outside. Past the surface, she is one of the more sadistic creatures to find residence in Agùe. Primarily working as an enforcer for one of the many gangs in the city, very few people know that she also serves the Commune of the Voices. In return for delivering pain and accomplishing their tasks, the Voices afford her a supernatural strength, allowing her to keep up with her peers.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 27/8/24

Subject #491 is a fascinating topic. Deep within the wards of Paana-Dûl, an indentified male Goliath sleeps. Counter to all belief, record logs and evidence says that 491 has been on the island since before the Day of Folly. Which means he has outlived the standard lifespan of his kin. Attempts to probe into his mind or wake him fail. Occasionally, 491 sleepwalks, performing some unknown activity in an unconscious state.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 28/8/24

Joy is a tiefling that ran afoul of one of the servants of The Absent King while exploring the world. Though she escaped with her life, she did not escape unscathed. Missing an eye, and one of her horns, she suffers a curse that compels her to help with any task she hears about. Under the King’s Authority of Nodoye, she carries a letter of forgiveness should she be compelled to commit crimes against her will, to be repaid by the crown.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 29/8/24

Paws For Consideration is one of the Tabaxi that make their homes within the Jungles of Wheng. She works primarily as a scout and enforcer for the clans hidden away in their tropical cities. Recently, Paws has made a habit of travelling between the settlements to try and broaden her knowledge, even if it remains amongst her own people. On one of her trips, she discovered a bird that seemingly dies every morning and revives every night.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 30/8/24

Kale Yewguard monitors trade across the Daylen river. It's not the busiest route in the world, but it sees enough that he rarely complains. Using his natural centaur endurance, he is able to keep up with people that try to flee from inspection and toll payment. Kale's reputation as an honourable sort and person who can't be bribed is unfortunately known amongst the crime families that would prefer to use the river.

#WorthKnowingAboutgust #Lore24 31/8/24

A gateway to the darker side of magic, Umbraturgy is a spell for beginners who want to dabble in such matters. On a command, a user can alter the size and shape of a person’s shadow to resemble another creature, or even a specific person if they are familiar enough with them. You can also blur the outline of a shadow to hide the identity of its owner. With enough practice, one could compel the shadow to take more of a corporeal form, and hide someone in plain sight.

#Spelltember #Lore24 1/9/24

Those in service to The One Below can call on their aid to hurt their foes. By smearing a small amount of glue on their hands and speaking the incantation, they can summon illusory tentacles to rise from the ground and cause bolts of pain to ripple through their target’s body. As a side effect, to all who see them, they appear to be corrupted and partially decayed by water for a period of time. The spell is named after its pioneer, Tudah Salwe.

#Spelltember #Lore24 2/9/24

While the chromatic effect of Cinera is isolated to the island and its immediate surroundings, with practice, magical practitioners have been able to copy some of its power. With a touch, concentrating on a particular colour, and with a bit of candle wax, they can press their hand on a willing participant, and leave a handprint on their skin. Over 24 hours, the print will fade, but while it lasts, the affected will become resistant to the associated element.

#Spelltember #Lore24 3/9/24

Inspired by the fearful nature of Lym, innovative magicians have managed to distill the effect into a simple incantation. Designating a target and invoking the name of Altreta the Small, First of the Silver, the target starts exuding an aura of intense fear. Should anyone get too close, they have to fight the rising fear within, or be forced to flee. If not performed properly, the target of the spell also takes on a ghastly visage for the duration of the magic.

#Spelltember #Lore24 4/9/24

The study of healing magic is one of many pursuits undertaken at institutes and institutions on Paana-Dûl. As such, enterprising premedicos looking to elevate their stations push against the safeguards of healing eastablished when the Divinities brokered the covenants of protection. By wilfully channeling healing energy and holding it, healers can ensure that a person will revive instead of perishing, unleashing the excess in a concussive blast.

#Spelltember #Lore24 6/9/24

Among the Druidic circles of the Nasè Grove, there is a belief of ancestor worship. Not that one’s ancestors become powerful, but that they can observe from wherever they end up. Using a six-sided die as a spell focus, magical practitioners can temporarily summon a spirit to their aid in the hopes of understanding the world better. While the spirit is present, it will translate anything in a specific language, but will abstain from other topics.

#Spelltember #Lore24 7/9/24

Charmingly referred to as “Condensation”, a spell was developed using the initial studies of the ruins of Bul-Ji-Ma and its effects on magic. Realising what had befallen the engines of the citadel on its descent, scholars practiced compressing and simultaneously inverting the flow of magic. The result is a spell that, using any liquid as a catalyst, will adhere to targets and allow the caster to focus on it, pushing it inwards to cause harm at will, until removed.

#Spelltember #Lore24 8/9/24

Saltburn - A spell devised by the scholars of Gomun from observing oceanic currents and underwater activity. Utilising knowledge of the components of seawater and the interaction of thermal vents, a caster can extract raw salt from the water and heat it to make it adhesive before launching it outwards. Those affected will find their muscles seizing up, causing them to slow down. The salt also weakens armour, though isn’t a permanent effect unless it’s metal.

#Spelltember #Lore24 9/9/24

For those brave, confident, or delusional enough to try, there are ways to channel the Voices without being one of their dominated souls. By calling forth a Maddening Whisper, users can push the Voices into the minds of their targets, dealing psychic pain. But if the target is mentally prepared or otherwise strong enough to resist, the spell backfires, and the Voices revel in a new mind to explore. The user takes damage and also is overwhelmed for a time.

#Spelltember #Lore24 10/9/24

Once, an unknown adventurer presented himself to the Repository of Nuvain, claiming to be the Head Custodian. Of course, no one had ever heard of him, even in the Authenticator’s Guild, and those he claimed as family. Despite his lack of identity, he exhibited skill in the arcane arts, demonstrating a spell he called the Mage Collar. A spectral collar would appear on a mage, with a matching ring in his hand, and would cause pain whenever they would use any magic.

#Spelltember #Lore24 11/9/24

There are many odd magical occurrences across #Matea to draw inspiration from when theorycrafting on the creation of magic. One clever soul, using the hand of a clock and a page of a calendar, wove a spell that, when cast, would allow a person to become intangible to the world while in motion, but solid while at rest. Unfortunately, it was deemed unfit for purpose, as it counted ANY motion, such as attempting to take unowned items from their rightful place.

#Spelltember #Lore24 12/9/24