Far from being a benevolent faction, the Kraken Society is a group of spies, smugglers, slavers, and assassins. Only the society’s leaders know that the founder of their organization is Slarkrethel, a magic-using kraken that lives in the depths of the Trackless Sea.
Krakens are forsaken creations of the gods, left behind after a cosmic war that ushered in the dawn of the civilized world. Ancient beyond reckoning, Slarkrethel longs to rejoin its creators in the heavens. For tens of thousands of years, the kraken has been searching tirelessly for a long-lost path to divine ascendancy. In the meantime, its stretches its tentacles across Faerûn, laying low powers that might one day threaten it.
Worship of Slarkrethel began hundreds of years ago on the Purple Rocks. The humans who inhabit these islands cast their young into the sea as part of a ritual to appease Slarkrethel. These sacrificed offspring resurface and return to their villages years later as adults, albeit with piscine deformities. When they reach the end of their natural life span, they return to the sea and their fearsome master. The inhabitants of the Purple Rocks otherwise eke out quiet lives, unaware of the kraken’s vast spy network on the mainland.
The Kraken Society’s widespread organization wasn’t born at the Purple Rocks, but in the cities of the North. The psychic abilities of the kraken are so great that it can reach out to creatures on land up and down the Sword Coast. Over the years, it has telepathically lured exiles, outcasts, and lost souls to its organization with the promise of a better life. Its agents are evil and grasping. When they are not gathering information for the kraken, they lurk in the shadows and indulge in activities befitting their evil nature.
Slarkrethel was old when the giants and dragons waged war against each other forty thousand years ago, and the kraken aims to rekindle that war and destroy the cities of the Sword Coast in the process.
Serissa after a minute of silence, says: "Slarkrethel...that 'monster'...is the responsible for this. We have to proceed with caution..."
Uncle Uthor adds: " We have to rescue the King now more than ever. There is no telling about what the Kraken might plan. We need stability now!"
((OOG Fil, too much copy and paste... ABORT ABORT!!! lol That last paragraph... ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Kraken. Not crackers. They are...fearsome beasts. Intelligent, evil, huge... think of the scariest creature you can think of. But it lives in the oceans. Serrisa, we are going after your father. I know all about this organization and its leader. This is terrifying." Ren walks forward and places his hand on her...um...leg. "I do not think we can face this threat alone, your majesty. Ordo Ursa is powerful, but Slarkrethal is..." Ren shivers. "...he's a destroyer. We can not face him alone and live."
Ren looks back to his friends. His face is also pale white. He looks sick and terrified.
"This is it. What's bigger than us. Facing this creature is suicide. But we must save the King to restore the balance in the North."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG Fil, too much copy and paste... ABORT ABORT!!! lol That last paragraph... ))
OOC Shame on me.
((OOG I got your back, buddy lol I was like Ohhh...way too much lmao :P I think I was the only one to see it. ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"If we die, who fix what is broken? This weight is on our shoulders now, Chief. We must fix this or the world will break, alongside the Ordning."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"The storm giants will be forever in your debt, friends. Beware. The Kraken has spies everywhere. Time is of the essence but does not be reckless. I....would not bear the loss of you."
"Then we need a plan. A really, really good plan." Ren turns and faces the Princess. "What says you, your majesty? Will your people help Ordo Ursa rescue King Hekaton from one of the scariest creatures in the world?"
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Then we need a plan. A really, really good plan." Ren turns and faces the Princess. "What says you, your majesty? Will your people help Ordo Ursa rescue King Hekaton from one of the scariest creatures in the world?"
"I will dispatch scouts. Giants, tritons and merfolks will cover all the Trackless Sea if necessary. In the case they find the ship before you do, I'll use the magic of the cave to send you a magical message with the location."
Rockhand gives Erakas a proud smile, which slowly fades. When they finish this, Erakas will leave them. She wss sad knowing he didn't want to be a part of her tribe.
"Since when have we needed a plan? We are Ordo Ursa - we just go and do whatever is needed....and now we need to get back to our flying castle and get moving towards Purple Rocks so we can try and find the ship and save the King"
OOC I have been crunching some numbers. (Can I say crunching some numbers, yes?) The castle is currently in Yartar. To go to the Purple Rocks with the castle, you need something like 25 days.
Once again, Ren is a living encyclopedia:
Serissa after a minute of silence, says: "Slarkrethel...that 'monster'...is the responsible for this. We have to proceed with caution..."
Uncle Uthor adds: " We have to rescue the King now more than ever. There is no telling about what the Kraken might plan. We need stability now!"
((OOG Fil, too much copy and paste... ABORT ABORT!!! lol That last paragraph... ))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Kraken. Not crackers. They are...fearsome beasts. Intelligent, evil, huge... think of the scariest creature you can think of. But it lives in the oceans. Serrisa, we are going after your father. I know all about this organization and its leader. This is terrifying." Ren walks forward and places his hand on her...um...leg. "I do not think we can face this threat alone, your majesty. Ordo Ursa is powerful, but Slarkrethal is..." Ren shivers. "...he's a destroyer. We can not face him alone and live."
Ren looks back to his friends. His face is also pale white. He looks sick and terrified.
"This is it. What's bigger than us. Facing this creature is suicide. But we must save the King to restore the balance in the North."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Rockhand shrugs. "Not scared of some beast,"she says, crossing her arms over her chest. "If it's so fearsome, let it kill me. Then I die with honor!"
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
"If we die, who fix what is broken? This weight is on our shoulders now, Chief. We must fix this or the world will break, alongside the Ordning."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"To die, even with honor, when you could live and protect those who cannot protect themselves is a shame" Grathart said in passing to Rockhand.
"Then," Rockhand said fiercely, bending face to face with Ren and Gratheart. "We don't die."
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
Grathart chuckled, "We don't die indeed"
"The storm giants will be forever in your debt, friends. Beware. The Kraken has spies everywhere. Time is of the essence but does not be reckless. I....would not bear the loss of you."
"Do you need the magic of the cave?"
"Then we need a plan. A really, really good plan." Ren turns and faces the Princess. "What says you, your majesty? Will your people help Ordo Ursa rescue King Hekaton from one of the scariest creatures in the world?"
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"We have friends everywhere." Rockhand straightens up. "Ironhand tribe can help."
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
"I'm not afraid of some overgrown fish.....I'll just talk to him with my trident"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Rockhand gives Erakas a proud smile, which slowly fades. When they finish this, Erakas will leave them. She wss sad knowing he didn't want to be a part of her tribe.
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
"Since when have we needed a plan? We are Ordo Ursa - we just go and do whatever is needed....and now we need to get back to our flying castle and get moving towards Purple Rocks so we can try and find the ship and save the King"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
OOC I have been crunching some numbers. (Can I say crunching some numbers, yes?) The castle is currently in Yartar. To go to the Purple Rocks with the castle, you need something like 25 days.
(OOC - sounds good to me!)
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword