The Kromzek
The giants of Velious, devoted to Rallos Zek, divided into the Kromzek and Kromrif.
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King Tormax Day 12
Early this morning, the adventurers were roused from their bed (aye, bed, singular � the entire group shared but one of the giants� beds, each finding himself with more room than he�d ever had before to sleep stretched out) and brought before the giant king, Tormax.
His throne, they were told, was crafted from the skull remains of the dragon, Hsagra, mate to Yelinak, who was slain by their ancestor,
Porlos. The seat of the throne itself lies within the jaws of the dragon�s skull. The party was honored with this tale of the giants� history, and also learned that the arena in which they had observed battle is also dedicated to Porlos.
The current throne room, we�re told, is a relatively new addition to the castle, which is known as Dragon Death Keep. The party, after paying homage to King Tormax, was escorted through the castle. Behind the throne, they were shown the hall of the council, within which was a second, older and less ornate, throne. This, they were told, was the old throne room, and serves now, as a meeting room for King
Tormax and his council. The king�s advisors were gathered to welcome the party.
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Know Your Giants
Know Your Giants,” by Pearl Honeywine — Being an exhaustive study into the history and habitat of Norrathian giants. Sweet and sour. Up and down. Left and right. Fire and ice. What do these pairs of words have in common? They are opposites. And some opposites have more in common than one might first imagine.
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Commander Yellowfang, Your handling of the Coldain elite guard was outstanding. It will take the stumpymen many years to recover from that slaughter. My superiors are well pleased. Your loyalty and service to the Kromrif have sealed an alliance between our peoples that we shall honor from this day forward.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Kael Drakkal
Overview of Kael Drakkal (Also known as Kael Drakkel) Kael Drakkal, home of the Storm Giants, lies at the easternmost edge of the Great Scar. It has been the site of many great battles, for the dragons of Velious regard the Scars of Veeshan as the holiest of ground, and view the giant's invasion of the Great Scar as sacrilege.
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Coldain Heritage and History: Volume V: The Crystal Caverns Inscribed by: Grand Historian Nicmar While hiding out in the frigid caverns, a Coldain miner by the name of Glight Snowchipper received a vision from Brell. The vision was of a labyrinth of ice where the dwarves could hide from the ice giants.
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Coldain Heritage and History: Volume IV: Our Greatest Loss Inscribed by: Grand Historian Nicmar The frost giants make up the largest population in the Eastern Wastes and consider those lands their home. Needless to say they did not take kindly to the children of Brell building a fortress along their northeastern border.
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Coldain Heritage and History: Volume III: Froststone Keep Inscribed by: Grand Historian Nicmar There's an old Erudite saying that states, "Dwarves are like time itself, neither can ever remain idle." This certainly proved true for the new settlement.
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Into the Depths of: Frostcrypt – Part 3
Part 1 - Overview of Frostcrypt and Image Gallery Part 2 – Additional Background Lore Part 3 Points of Interest Within the many rooms and corridors of Frostcrypt, several tombs and resting chambers can be found. Throughout the crypt, artifacts and murals of the Zek family hang on the frosty walls. The majority of the walls within the Frostcrypt are blank, lea…
Read the full sourcePorlos’ Fury
You say, ‘Hail, The Dragon Sage’ The Dragon Sage appears to fade in and out. The ghostly figure seems to stare through you, as though he is not aware of your presence. ‘Do you know who I am?’, he asks, as if he is inquiring for his own benefit. You say, ‘Who are you?’ The Dragon Sage begins to smile. ‘It has come back to me, just now’, he says.
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Giants! Day 10 Out of the frying pan and into the fire, they say. Only in this case, it�s more like � out of the refrigerator and into the freezer. Our party is collecting tales to fill their grandchildren�s evenings for centuries! A chance encounter led to another amazing discovery! seems our party found a frost giant nearly buried under an avalanche
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Kael Drakkel Day 11 Before the dawn even raised a blush on the horizon, the gnomes� guides had them up and ready to travel, as anxious as they were to enter the Storm Giant city. Kael Drakkel, like the Coldain city of Thurgadin, is built into the mountains. Security here, too, seems to have been of primary concern.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Velketor’s Labyrinth
Overview of Velketor's Labyrinth Welcome to the lair of Drovrag Velketor, Storm Giant wizard, creator of living ice creatures. His home, an ice castle etched into the side of a glacier, is fronted by a labyrinth that Drovrag created over many centuries to provide a barrier to uninvited guests.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Eastern Wastes
Overview of Eastern Wastes Hunting in the Eastern Wastes is ideal for mid-seasoned adventurers new to Velious. Groups of hunting parties can be seen scattered throughout the region, making it easy for lone arrivals in search of companions. Background Lore The eastern half of Velious is a cold inhospitable place, with little shelter for the hardy travelers tha…
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This document is to record the creation of grudge: 2398b sub-table 7a The following is an account of the actions that lead to said grudge. The following witnesses swear their clan honor to the truth of the account as spoken by Burdael of Clan Flying Axe. -Gurno Dungrip -Thurgrim: Clan Onyx Hammer -Azguz: Clan Flying Axe -Xoleres: Dwarf Friend of Clan Ironside…
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My discreet associate, Given your success in securing the goods from the disloyal mercenary who so foolishly tried to steal the material for himself, I have entrusted you with a delivery of our finished weapons, which have been gilt with the thinnest sheen of the material you protected.
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