NPCs for Each Location in Ashenfall

1. Abyssal Keep

1. Keeper of Ashes
o Role: Quest Giver and Lore Keeper
o Description: The Keeper of Ashes is a spectral figure draped in tattered robes,
with glowing blue eyes that pierce through the darkness. Once a powerful mage,
the Keeper was bound to the Abyssal Keep to safeguard its secrets and guide
worthy souls.
o Quest: Escape the Abyssal Keep by defeating the Warden of Shadows and
obtaining the Abyssal Key.
o Lore: The Keeper reveals the history of the Abyssal Keep, its role in the
kingdom’s defense during the War of the Seven Shadows, and the betrayal that
led to its downfall.
2. Garrick the Broken
o Role: Tortured Prisoner and Guide
o Description: Garrick is a gaunt, hollowed man with a haunted look in his eyes.
His body bears the scars of endless torment, and he speaks in a hushed, frantic
manner.
o Quest: Assist Garrick in finding his lost journal, which contains crucial
information about hidden passages and secrets within the keep.
o Lore: Garrick was once a royal scout who was captured during the war. His
journal details key moments from the final days of the conflict and the keep’s
strategic importance.

2. The Hollowed Village

1. Alaric the Historian

o Role: Quest Giver and Storyteller
o Description: Alaric is an old, frail man with wild white hair and a long beard. He
wears patched robes and carries a staff adorned with trinkets from Ashenfall’s
past.
o Quest: Collect fragments of ancient texts scattered throughout the village to help
Alaric piece together the history of Ashenfall’s fall.
o Lore: Alaric provides detailed accounts of Ashenfall’s golden age, the rise of
King Alden, and the catastrophic events of the War of the Seven Shadows.
2. Lila the Weaver
o Role: Village Protector and Healer
o Description: Lila is a middle-aged woman with a kind demeanor and a
determined spirit. She wears simple, practical clothing and always has a small
loom at her side.
o Quest: Help Lila gather rare herbs from the outskirts of the village to create
potions that can protect the villagers from the curse.
 o Lore: Lila shares stories of the village’s struggle to survive after the fall of
Eldoria and the efforts of its people to maintain a semblance of normalcy despite
the horrors around them.

3. The Blighted Forest

1. Eldric the Ranger

o Role: Guide and Defender
o Description: Eldric is a rugged, seasoned ranger with a sharp gaze and an air of
authority. He wears leather armor and a cloak that blends into the forest.
o Quest: Assist Eldric in eliminating the corrupted treant to cleanse a part of the
forest and retrieve a piece of the Great Flame.
o Lore: Eldric recounts tales of the forest before it was blighted, its role in
Ashenfall’s ecosystem, and the impact of the curse on the land and its creatures.
2. Sylva the Dryad
o Role: Guardian Spirit and Ally
o Description: Sylva is a mystical dryad with bark-like skin, flowing green hair,
and eyes that glow with a soft, natural light. She is deeply connected to the forest.
o Quest: Protect Sylva while she performs a ritual to purify a sacred grove within
the forest.
o Lore: Sylva provides ancient lore about the forest’s origins, its sacred groves, and
the powerful magic that once protected it from corruption.

4. The Forgotten Citadel

1. Sir Alistair the Undying

o Role: Undead Knight and Honor-bound Ally
o Description: Sir Alistair is a spectral knight clad in ancient, tarnished armor.
Despite his undead state, he retains a noble bearing and a sense of duty.
o Quest: Assist Sir Alistair in retrieving his lost honor by recovering his family’s
heirloom sword from the citadel’s armory.
o Lore: Sir Alistair shares the tragic story of the citadel’s fall, his last stand against
the invading forces, and the curse that binds him to the citadel.
2. Lady Seraphine
o Role: Sorceress and Lore Keeper
o Description: Lady Seraphine is a spectral sorceress with flowing white hair and
piercing blue eyes. She emanates a cold, ethereal glow and speaks in a melodic,
haunting voice.
o Quest: Help Lady Seraphine gather magical components from the citadel to
perform a ritual that will weaken the Fallen King’s hold over the citadel.
o Lore: Lady Seraphine provides insights into the dark magic used by the seven
sorcerers, the citadel’s magical defenses, and the Fallen King’s transformation
into an undead ruler.

5. The Silent Cathedral

 1. Brother Cadmus
o Role: Sole Survivor and Guide
o Description: Brother Cadmus is a gaunt, weary cleric with hollow eyes and a
trembling voice. He clings to his faith despite the horrors he has witnessed.
o Quest: Aid Brother Cadmus in finding the sacred relic hidden within the
cathedral’s crypt.
o Lore: Brother Cadmus recounts the cathedral’s history, the Clerics of Light’s
efforts to maintain the Great Flame, and the tragedy that befell them when the
curse struck.
2. Sister Elara
o Role: Spirit Guardian and Healer
o Description: Sister Elara is a radiant, ghostly figure with a serene expression and
a soft, comforting glow. She wears the robes of the Clerics of Light and moves
with grace.
o Quest: Protect Sister Elara as she performs a sacred rite to purify the cathedral’s
bell and silence the tormented spirits within.
o Lore: Sister Elara shares tales of the cathedral’s significance, the rituals
performed by the clerics, and the prophecy of the Great Flame’s return.

6. The Cursed Mines

1. Darian the Miner

o Role: Quest Giver and Guide
o Description: Darian is a rugged, middle-aged miner with a grizzled beard and
dirt-streaked clothing. He is determined to find a way to free the last heir.
o Quest: Assist Darian in navigating the mines and defeating the bandit leader to
rescue the royal heir.
o Lore: Darian provides insights into the mines’ history, their role in Ashenfall’s
economy, and the events that led to their current cursed state.
2. Liora the Enchantress
o Role: Magical Ally and Lore Keeper
o Description: Liora is a mysterious enchantress with an air of quiet power. She
wears flowing robes adorned with mystical symbols and carries a staff of carved
crystal.
o Quest: Help Liora gather magical crystals from the mines to create a powerful
charm that can protect the heir from the curse.
o Lore: Liora shares stories about the enchantments placed on the mines, the
creatures that now inhabit them, and the heir’s importance to Ashenfall’s future.

These NPCs provide the players with quests, lore, and valuable context, enriching their journey
through Ashenfall and deepening their understanding of the kingdom’s tragic history and the
hope for its restoration.