The Rift of Eternity: Paths of Light and Shadow

A towering water god wielding a radiant trident, Splashington commands oceans with strength and humor. Revered yet clumsy, he balances immense power with a warm, approachable personality, striving to restore balance while embracing his endearing quirks.

Sicaria, a mortal imbued with the rare ability to absorb knowledge & power, making her a dynamic force capable of rapid growth. Her scar, which burns when she learns powerful truths, symbolizes her connection to ancient, forgotten energies. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, tempered by wisdom and charisma, excelling in intellect and persuasion.

Head of the Plaza’s security force.

Master smith creating weapons imbued with celestial energy.

Trader specializing in exotic goods from other realms.

Voice of unity in the city.

Her boundless enthusiasm for planar travel is matched only by her tendency to experiment recklessly, making her both a genius and a wildcard in managing the Nexus.

Nexus security

Protecter and guardian of Nexus

Athyra can be a guide or a hindrance depending on the party’s intentions. She reveals secrets if convinced of their noble purpose.

Eryndor is a steadfast ally if approached with respect. However, he will act as an obstacle if players attempt to bypass security protocols.

Senara is an ally if the party earns her trust but can become an obstacle if she senses deceit or reckless intentions.

Calenius is a gatekeeper to much of the Archives’ deeper knowledge. He will test the party's intentions and morality before granting access to restricted sections.

Nyxara thrives on mystery, often providing useful but incomplete information, forcing others to rely on her further.

A staunch defender of his realm’s honor, the envoy is wary of outsiders but willing to work with them to restore planar balance.

Taryk is charming and self-serving, often manipulating conversations to his advantage.

Once a brilliant scholar, Lorian’s obsession with surpassing Sicaria drove him to a dark pact. Now pale and imposing, with silver-flecked eyes and a cloak of shadows, he wields the cursed blade Umbral Fang, seeking ultimate power and willing to destroy realms to prove his superiority.

A radiant and commanding presence, Veylanna is both an ally and skeptic of Sicaria. She harbors doubts about Sicaria’s growing power and seeks to protect the planar balance.

Lysandre is a wise human wizard, Sicaria’s mentor, and a planar scholar. With silver hair and piercing gray eyes, he speaks cryptically, challenging others to think deeply. He believes Sicaria’s potential could alter the balance of realms.

Molkran is a renegade Flamekin who seeks to plunder the vault for personal gain. He may help or hinder the party, depending on their actions.

Kaernos is a towering construct that patrols the Ember Canyon, ensuring that only the worthy reach its deepest chambers.

Sylthara is the last remaining guardian of the Ember Vault, a repository of magical knowledge hidden deep within the canyon. She protects the vault’s treasures from those unworthy to wield its power.

Zarsha is the keeper of Igniscendria’s Blazeherds, fiery elemental creatures grazing on heat sources. She acts as a protector of the Fields’ ecosystem.

A master blacksmith who roams the Molten Fields, seeking rare minerals and refining techniques lost to time. Pyron helps adventurers craft or repair items if they prove their worth.

A wise Flamekin tasked with preserving the history of the Forge and guiding worthy adventurers.

A towering construct built to guard the Forge, Arthane maintains its sacred mechanisms and protects against intruders.

A wiry fire genasi with ashen skin, glowing red eyes, and fiery hair that flickers with every movement. Char’s patchwork leather armor is scorched and patched with bits of obsidian.

A towering Flamekin with a molten fire ember core and jagged obsidian armor. Its flaming greatsword radiates intense heat, and glowing runes etched into its body reflect Ignis’s ideals of balance and renewal.

A towering construct of molten stone, Ignis’s Herald is the final guardian of the Sacred Path. It tests travelers’ worth through strength, intellect, or teamwork, serving as the ultimate trial before reaching the Heartforge.

A playful, curious Flamekin who abandoned its patrol duties to guide—or tease—travelers along the Sacred Path. Despite its mischievous nature, Kaelith can be a valuable ally if approached correctly.