Sootwall Observatory

A Gnomish enclave on the Shard of Tebinor, the Observatory is run entirely by Gnomes. They have a good understanding with the Vaviel Empire in Ebonwatch and operate pretty much independently.

The observatory houses among other things:

  • A Giant Maze to ward off possible intruders,
  • Vast Libraries of Spells and Historical Documents,
  • A gigantic Telescope used to observe the Shards.

Sootwall Observatory was attacked by Manticore in Fifdas 4, but they were driven out by The Party, which the Gnomes were very thankful for. The top floor was heavily damaged in the attack and the Telescope needed repairs.

After repairing the telescope, the Gnomes used a complex method of mirroring surfaces on nearby Shards to look at the underside of the Shard of Tebinor. However, as Master Pebblebeard did so, he went crazy. None of the Gnomes have dared repeat his observations since.

In the week after however, Nuk could not contain his curiosity and volunteered to look through the Telescope. Ignoring the Gnomes' warnings, he looked through with the Gnomes and Enphine by his side. However, he was not able to comprehend what he was seeing either and went Mad as a result as well. Enphine is still contemplating whether or not she wants to give it a shot as well.

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Session 3-14 - The Trapped Lair

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Session 3-20 - Into the Dark Forest, with a Drip of Blood

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Session 3-22 - Two Funerals and no Wedding

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Session 3-27 - Corruption From Within

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Session 3-3 - The Blue Lady

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Session 3-4 - The Observatory

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Session 3-9 - Manticore Assault

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Involvement on the Shard of Tebinor

aliases: Events on the Shard of Tebinor, Involved on the Shard of TebinorAfter arriving on the shard of Tebinor, [[The Party]] quickly found themselves involved in its internal affairs.As they narrowly escaped a [[Demon Armies|horde of Demons]] led by [[Yeenoghu]]

Artificer

aliases: ArtificersArtificers employ magical tinkering to create and improve [[Magic Items]].Some notable Artificers in this Campaign:[[Horatio]]Many of the [[Gnome|Gnomes]] at [[Sootwall Observatory]], among which [[1st Observer Orxim Pebblebeard]], [[2nd Observer Calric Whittlefist]], [[7th Observer Jorfan Billowgrin]].

Horn of Gunpowder

A horn filled with [[Gunpowder]]. It can be lit and thrown using an action, causing a big explosion.They were crafted by the [[Gnome|Gnomes]] of [[Sootwall Observatory|Sootwall]] and by [[Enphine]].They were frequently employed by [[Sam Alderleaf|Sam]].

Alchemy

Alchemy is the art of brewing magical potions from components. The tools associated with this labor are called [[Artisan Tools|Alchemist’s Supplies]].Some notable Alchemists in this Campaign:[[Sam Alderleaf|Sam]] is learning to use Alchemy tools from the [[Gnome|Gnomes]] at [[Sootwall Observatory]].[[Nuk]] was

Gnome

aliases: Gnomes, GnomishA [[Race]] of small, intelligent, diligent humanoids, gnomes are often specialized as [[Wizard|Wizards]] or [[Artificer|Artificers]].There is a subrace called [[Deep Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] that generally have bad relations with the other gnomes.The Fey creatures known as [[Redcap|Redcaps]] are distantly

Manticore

aliases: ManticoresManticores are a [[Race]] of [[Monstrosity|Monstrosities]] apparently made up of several different creatures. They were created through magic sometime in the past, but have proven very difficult to control.They have the body of a [[Lion]], the leathery wings of

Tebinor

aliases:ShardShard of TebinorA frontier [[Shards|Shard]] claimed by the [[Vaviel Empire]] under leadership of [[Duke Oakfire]]. It is governed from the town of [[Ebonwatch]].[[Oakfire Plains]]Town of [[Ebonwatch]]Fortress of [[Wheldrake Fortress]][[Portal between Tebinor and Tuletus|Portal]] to the shard of [[Tuletus]] (inactive)[[Aberforth Farm]][[Clambook

Smithwrath Mountains

aliases: CliffsidesThe Smithwrath Mountains are a large coastal mountain range located on the Shard of [[Tebinor]]. It is a hard place to travel to and only those with a specific destination in mind attempt to traverse these mountains.[[Sootwall Observatory]] is

Underside of the Shard of Tebinor

Being a [[Shards|Shard]], [[Tebinor]] is a large disc of rock that is inhabited on one side. The [[Gnome|Gnomes]] of [[Sootwall Observatory|Sootwall]] have long studied the [[Shards]] and employed a [[Telescope]] to observe these [[Shards]] from several directions. By utilizing complex

1st Observer Orxim Pebblebeard

aliases: Master PebblebeardA [[Gnome]] in the employ of [[Sootwall Observatory]].#TODO

2nd Observer Calric Whittlefist

aliases: Master WhittlefistA [[Gnome]] in the employ of [[Sootwall Observatory]].#TODO

7th Observer Jorfan Billowgrin

aliases: Master BillowgrinA [[Gnome]] in the employ of [[Sootwall Observatory]]. Master Billowgrin regularly travels to the city of [[Ebonwatch]] to recruit adventurers on jobs required by the [[Sootwall Observatory|Observatory]].#TODO

Enphine

![[reusables/pcs/enphine/avatar_crop.webp]]Enphine was a [[High Elf|High]] [[Elf]] Evocation [[Wizard]].Enphine has always been interested in finding out how things work. After solving a certain puzzle in an old ruin she found an ancient text that she determined should not fall in the