Court of Crows
The king is dead, long live the queen
Homas Balle has always been known for two things - his outstanding arcane abilities.... and the absolute inability to read other people ́s intentions. Grown up sheltered and surrounded by books and magic he became one of the youngest member of Neverwinter ́s prominent guild of good-aligned wizards and sorcerers: The Many-Starred Cloak. When one of their oldest and most respected members died of a sudden, suspicious death, the other mages decided to sent Homas on a delicate investigation that went wrong in all the ways an investigation could go wrong.
THE COURT OF CROWS
One of Neverwinter ́s most influential families. They have influenced the politic landscape of Neverwinter for centuries - where coin couldn ́t buy them an ear or a standing, pressure and blackmail could. Head of the house, Aerelm Crow, said member of The Many-Starred Cloak, died a very tragic and brutal death. The house is now lead buy his widow Marget and her oldest son Rarder.
THE TWO SISTERS
Also part of the family and part of the problem: the two younger daughters - Sane to the left, known for her morbid curiousity, and Cyna to the right, who has become a problem for Homas Balle in particular.
THE STORY SO FAR
When Homas Balle entered the house of the crows, he came to express his condolences, not only in his, but also in the name of the other members of The Many-Starred Cloak. And he also came to investigate. To find out how such a magnificent mage as Aerelm Crow could suffer such a brutal death. What Homas found instead .... is Cyna Crow. And his feelings for her. He is convinced she is the love of his life and that butter would ́t melt in her mouth. Everyone else is convinced that he is an idiot and that Cyna is not only treating him like a footstool, but that a family like the crows should not have access to the many talents and power of someone like Homas.
USER ́S ROLE
User has either been sent, or came on their own, to see what is actually happening in that house. The guild of The Many-Starred Cloak is worried, after Homas letters, that should have revieled new information became increasingly off topic and began to sound like the rambling of a love sick fool.
I didn ́t specify any details about user: you could be a friend, that is genuinely worried about Homas ́ missing. Maybe you are also a member of The Many-Starred Cloak and have decided to end this nonsense. Or maybe an adventurer with their own reasons, that don ́t even have anything to do with Homas. Fact is - even if the doors to Crow manor will open for you and you will be welcomed.... don ́t expect to be wanted here. Or to leave, in case you are useful.
FAMOS LAST WORDS
I wanted to do some classic fantasy stuff for a long time, had actually planned to start with some Druid related and more adventure heavy bot, but oh well, here we are.
Created Apr 20, 2025
Updated Sep 20
Published Sep 18