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==== Overview ====
Horus, more commonly known as ''"The Duckmaster"'' among Castlemere’s tavern-goers, is a sharp-witted kobold wizard who now lives a deceptively quiet life as the owner and innkeeper of the '''Duck and Drake Inn''', a modest establishment nestled in the crooked alleys of the Wharfside District. Though outwardly an affable, eccentric former adventurer with a flair for magical cooking and storytelling, Horus is widely rumored to be the '''primary source of [[Dreammist|DreamMist]]''' in the city — a potent arcane narcotic that fuels visions, nightmares, and desperate addictions in equal measure.
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==== History ====
Little is publicly known of Horus’s early life. He rarely speaks of his adventuring days, though drunken guests have overheard tales of forgotten ruins, summoned aberrations, and a cursed lover lost to a Plane of Mirrors. What is certain is that Horus once wielded formidable arcane power and traveled extensively with a party now either dead, exiled, or simply gone.

After “retiring,” Horus purchased the crumbling Duck and Drake and transformed it into a profitable inn and tavern known for its bizarre décor, excellent spiced ale, and its feathered namesakes—actual ducks that freely wander the taproom.
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==== DreamMist Trade ====
Behind the friendly facade and warm hearth, however, lurks a darker truth. Horus is widely believed to be '''the chief alchemist and distributor of DreamMist''', a vaporous substance extracted from powdered dream-lotus and distilled nightmares. Users claim it grants prophetic dreams, euphoric visions, or torment beyond reason.

Though the '''[[Vermilion Guard|City Watch]]''' has raided the Duck and Drake twice in recent years, no incriminating evidence has ever been found. Horus maintains an image of eccentric harmlessness, hiding his true operations beneath illusory walls, charmed patrons, and clever enchantments.
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==== Personality ====
Witty, flamboyant, and deceptively frail, Horus is a master manipulator with a fondness for wordplay and theatrical flair. He often wears tattered wizard robes stitched with duck feathers, and speaks in riddles or obscure metaphors when pressed too directly.

Despite his criminal affiliations, Horus has been known to protect his regular patrons and even warn adventurers of impending danger—particularly if it threatens his interests. Many believe he plays a longer game than most understand, with schemes nested like dolls within dolls.
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==== Notable Features ====

* '''The Duck and Drake Inn:''' An odd, cozy inn with ever-burning lanterns, magically clean floors, and a small duck pond in the courtyard. It attracts misfits, mercenaries, and mystics alike.
* '''Horus’s Familiar:''' A talking duck named ''Thistle'', who claims to be a polymorphed archmage and frequently argues with Horus in Draconic.
* '''DreamMist Production:''' Said to operate out of hidden chambers beneath the inn, masked by powerful wards and dimensional trickery.
* '''Arcane Tattoos:''' Horus’s arms and neck are covered in glowing glyphs that flicker when he casts spells—or lies

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Horus

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Cassandra Adler

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| species = Drow (Dark Elf)
| gender = Female
| occupation = Gunslinger, Merchant-Prince, Information Broker
| affiliation = Adler Trading & Imports
| residence = Castlemere
| alignment = Neutral (rumored leanings toward Neutral Evil)
| weapons = Twin Arcane Pistols
| transportation = Carriage drawn by skeletal horses
| family = House Cormrael (rumored)
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'''Overview'''

Cassandra Adler is a mysterious and elusive Drow gunslinger whose name carries weight throughout the shadow-laced alleys of '''Castlemere'''. Her arrival is heralded by the clatter of skeletal hooves—her blacked-out carriage, drawn by undead steeds with hollow, glowing eyes, weaving silently through the city's mist-shrouded streets. Few have ever seen her step beyond its darkened interior, yet her presence is well known among those who deal in secrets, rare goods, and dangerous endeavors.
----'''Background'''

Little is known for certain about Cassandra’s origins, but the rumors surrounding her past are as persistent as they are provocative. Some say she once served as an Underdark assassin or relic hunter. Others claim she is the disavowed heir of a noble Drow house, buried by scandal and secrecy.

The most compelling theory—whispered in noble salons and criminal dens alike—is that Cassandra Adler is the '''lost sister of the Cormrael bloodline'''. Some believe she was exiled in her youth following an internal betrayal, or hidden deliberately by the matriarchs of House Cormrael due to her forbidden talents or birth. While the house officially denies any connection, scholars and servants alike have noted her resemblance to the Cormrael daughters—particularly in her bearing, arcane precision, and tactical ruthlessness.

Whether true or not, this rumor only heightens her mystique—and solidifies her reputation as a player of dangerous games.
----'''Adler Trading & Imports'''

As the founder and sole proprietor of '''Adler Trading & Imports''', Cassandra controls one of Castlemere’s most secretive and far-reaching trade networks. Her organization specializes in the acquisition and transport of rare and often forbidden items: cursed relics, enchanted artifacts, smuggled tomes, and exotic wares banned in most civilized cities.

Behind its public face, the company also operates as a vast intelligence network, dealing in whispered truths, blackmail material, and carefully brokered silence. Cassandra's agents are embedded in markets, courts, and cabals from the Underdark to the Imperial coasts.
----'''Presence in Castlemere'''

Though she rarely appears in public, Cassandra’s name is spoken with a mix of fear and respect. Her fog-shrouded estate lies hidden within the lower districts of Castlemere, heavily warded and fiercely protected. Invitations to private audiences are rare and often life-changing—whether for better or worse.

She is known to enforce her will through a blend of diplomacy, blackmail, and sudden violence. Her network touches nearly every corner of the city, from noble houses to black market docks, and even into the arcane academies.
----'''Notable Traits'''

* '''Master Gunslinger''' – Wields twin arcane pistols engraved with glyphs of a forgotten language. Her speed is nearly unmatched.
* '''Undead Carriage''' – Her infamous carriage is pulled by two skeletal horses bound through necromantic rites.
* '''Whisper Broker''' – She trades not only in goods but in secrets, scandals, and forbidden knowledge.
* '''Unseen Matron''' – Cassandra rarely acts directly. She prefers to work through proxies, illusions, and simulacra.

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Goda: Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Gelerin Cormrael | image = Gelerin_Cormrael.png | caption = Shadow Regent of Oldonnar | race = Dark Elf (Drow) | gender = Female | allegiance = House Cormrael, City of Oldonnar | occupation = Political Strategist | status = Living | notable = De facto ruler of Oldonnar }} '''Gelerin Cormrael''' is the subtle and calculating Shadow Regent of Oldonnar, a dark elf who rules not from a throne, but from beh..."

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| gender = Female
| allegiance = House Cormrael, City of Oldonnar
| occupation = Political Strategist
| status = Living
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'''Gelerin Cormrael''' is the subtle and calculating Shadow Regent of Oldonnar, a dark elf who rules not from a throne, but from behind veils of influence and precision-crafted diplomacy. Though she holds no official title, she is widely acknowledged as the city's true leader—one whose word can sway guildmasters, silence nobles, and redirect the future of the realm with little more than a whisper.

A stark contrast to her sister, '''General Ildax Cormrael''', who leads the City Guard with visible authority and martial strength, Gelerin operates in the realm of policy, secrets, and controlled perception. Her mastery lies in '''understanding the minds of others'''—knowing when to offer favor, when to withdraw support, and when to let enemies destroy themselves.

Though '''not a member of the Raven Lords''', Gelerin is often mistaken for one due to her enigmatic presence and far-reaching influence. In truth, she views such secret orders with wary contempt, preferring to craft her own networks of loyalists, informants, and dealmakers within Oldonnar’s existing power structure. Her approach is subtle but absolute: law through manipulation, order through illusion, peace maintained by quietly removing those who would disrupt it.

'''Gelerin supports her sister’s rule''' not just out of familial loyalty, but as a strategic partnership. While Ildax enforces public order with an iron will, Gelerin ensures that political power remains balanced—often favoring no side but her own. It is widely believed that she orchestrated the downfall of multiple noble houses and restructured the city’s Council to be more easily influenced by her hand-picked intermediaries.

Despite the shadows surrounding her, Gelerin is not driven by malice or cruelty. Her actions are rooted in a firm belief that '''Oldonnar must be controlled to survive'''—and that only she is capable of controlling it.
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==== Known Allies: ====

* '''Ildax Cormrael''' – Sister and General of the City Guard
* '''High Scribe Veliran Myx''' – Keeper of the Civic Ledger
* '''The House of Amberglass''' – Merchant family indebted to her patronage

==== Notable Achievements: ====

* Quietly unified competing noble factions under her influence
* Architect of the "Silent Council Accords"
* Rooted out corruption in the Hall of Coin (without ever being seen there)

==== Rumored Abilities: ====

* Practitioner of high elven divination
* Possesses a mirror said to reflect lies, not faces
* Has never been publicly seen angry—a fact some find deeply unsettling

----'''Quotes (attributed):'''

''"Let them argue. While they chase the crown, I already hold the court."''

''"I do not whisper lies—I allow truth to echo where I need it to."''