The stories of the kingdom of Phezalan tell of its grand court, a soaked garden containing its only throne, on which an ancient and giant tree grows. The tell that King Zalan loved his people so well that he traded his life for the wisdom of the sylvans, and became one of them. This is why the kingdom has had thirty-eight regents, and only one king.
Those who would seek the wisdom of the Grandfather Sylvan can make a journey on a small gondola into the lovely court, and ask him three questions. He can be stirred from his rest less and less often over the years, however, and there are some who whisper that they have glimpse a blight within the depths of his roots, and that his days may be numbered. The Grandfather's court is guarded by six Sylvan Knights, his bravest and boldest who followed him in the Sylvan change. They have become warrior-Dryads, but have rarely been needed, and mostly slumber as white birch trees. King Zalan himself is a mighty Treant, and his kingdom prospers and is at peace with the land. How you can use the Grandfather Sylvan in your game: - A native of Phezlan might think it strange that kingdoms do not change their names along with their Kings and Queens- after all, Phezalan is named after its one and only king, who reigns still. Their people are at home with Fey spirits, and the bargain they have is honoured by other Fey elsewhere. Usually. - Travellers to Phezalan might be brought to the Grandfather Sylvan if they need specific advice, or if they have committed a deed which requires royal judgement. The Grandfather Sylvan might even be able to give them answers to questions which regular sages cannot. - The rumours of blight spreading might be true. Perhaps Blights themselves have begun to burrow from beneath the roots of the kingdom, and adventurers will be needed to find a new seed, one who can take up King Zalan's legacy and keep the peace with the Feyfolk. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 28 March 2020. Comments are closed.
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