Found Artifact: Generals of Atorem

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This book was found by our players in the possession of Natasha Velumwood, a known follower of Atorem, in the town of Ursa Anore.

A simple leather book, oxblood in color. The leather wears away on the spine and the edges. A book that’s been passed around for centuries perhaps. On the cover a single golden vertical line. 

The beginning of this book has a forward

May those who fought valiantly for his lord god Atorem not be forgotten with time. We write their names within these pages, we draw their faces within these pages, so they might be remembered for their efforts to our cause.

Diana Littlespin – Written under the portrait of a human woman. Light hair, light skin. A grin curling upwards at the corner of her mouth. Leather armor on her chest with her shoulders free from protection.

Diana Littlespin Leader of the Vanguard for Atorem.

The fiercest warriors of the Great War of Loss gave their everything to push for Atorem’s success. The Vanguard for Atorem were the first line of fighters in any given battle. Fearless, barbaric, aggressive, bloodhungry. They tore through many a member of the three goddesses’ armies. Diana led the Vanguard through the forces of Lumixen at the battle of the Elder Woods.

Diana Littlespin died in the battle of the eastern woods. The Vanguard became overrun with the three goddess’ forces and Diana fought valiantly before falling at the hands of a Sylorian knight. 

Synde Brooks – Written under the portrait of an elf. Their appearance is very androgynous. Long light colored hair, draping the sides of their face, light skin. Embellished armor that can be seen in the depiction from their chest upwards.

Synde Brooks Lord General of the Atorem forces on Eistrune

During the Great War of Loss Synde lead the forces of Atorem to beautiful victories across the land. The burning of the eastern coast, the decimation of Undersilver, the ambush in the marshy fields of Vallo. Cleared the eastern side of Eistrune and brought the forces to the flank of the armies of the three goddess’.

Survived the Great War and escaped the clutches of many champions of the three goddesses. Was said to have escaped to Aigia with other generals of Atorem. Final resting place unknown, their death never confirmed.

Quor Shallow – Written under the portrait of a halfling woman. Dark skin, dark hair, ornate robes with a high collar around her neck. Her eyes are depicted as gaunt and lifeless almost.

Quor Shallow High General of the Atorem forces of Dreugala

During the Era of his Aspiration, Quor Shallow led the forces of Atorem across the entire world of Dreugala. A powerful mage, she traveled across Dreugala to rally those behind the cause and organize the forces of his armies to do his bidding. Although stationed primarily on Aigia it is said the last sighting of her was on leaving on a ship on the rocky shores of the stone harbor of Eistrune. Final resting place unknown, death unconfirmed.

Shiviroc Dithya – Written under the portrait of a dwarven man. His skin is light, his hair dark. His brow heavy, a face of anger and pain. He wears heavy steel armor with large pauldrons on either side.

Shiviroc Dithya Lord General of the Atorem forces on Aigia

During the Great War of Loss Shiviroc lead the forces of Atorem on the continent of Aigia. Eradicated the three goddess’ forces in the western marsh lands and destroying the city of Dragon’s Crossing. Joined forces with Synde Brooks on Eistrune and lead a southern branch of the army towards the end of the Great War.

Survived the Great War and escaped to the mountains of The Stone Harbor. Year of death unknown but final resting place found within the bowels of the mountains. <A note scrawled to the side ‘resting place within tomb. DANGEROUS’>

Dinthallia Cathorn – Written under the portrait of a human woman. Her hair is light, her skin medium, her skin wrinkled in appearance. Wearing a collared shirt in the picture, glasses resting on the bridge of her nose

Dinthallia Cathorn High Scholar of the Atorem forces

During the Era of his Aspiration Dinthallia researched many topics in order to benefit Atorem and his forces during the war. One such topic was that of Vampirism. It is said that Dinthallia herself became a vampire in order to thwart the inevitability of her human death.

Survived the Great War and went to the depths of Undersilver to explore what was lost. Reported death year 50 of Age of Arcana, final resting place unknown. <You note that this tid bit of information is underlined and circled. A note scrawled to the side ‘could be of great import to find’>

Rydell Lamince – Written under the portrait of a human man. His hair is dark his skin light. Plated armor, highly embellished. He has a dazzling smile in his depiction

Rydell Lamince Lord General of the Atorem forces on Brulyn

During the Great War Rydell Lamince led forces through Brulyn easily taking out the three goddess’ army and facing off with champions. After clearing the small continent he made way to Eistrune where much resistance was faced. Lord General Lamince secured The Stone Harbor for Atorem’s forces.

Faced off with an alleged champion of Ninoxious within the Elder Woods and to the surprise of many was defeated and killed.

Avendel Thorsup – Written under the portrait of an elven man. His hair is dark, his features sharp. Confident disposition about him. Fitted leather armor, dark in color.

Avendel Thorsup. General of the Scouting forces of Atorem.

During the Great War of Loss lead troops in scouting missions across the Patchwork Forest and Frosted Thicket. Succeeded in weeding out Sylorian sentries that were hiding within the woods that gave advantage to the western front. Lead the north western flank on Lumixen forces at the battle of the Elder Woods.

At the end of the Great War of Loss he disappeared. His final resting place unknown. His death  unconfirmed. 

There are many more such entries like this, although these entries seem to be people of great note, there are blank pages in between some, you notice a fairly large gap in pages between Avendel and some smaller ranking officials. 

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