Sylobelle

Type: Town (Farming community)
Region: Northwest Odessia
Status: Under Party Protection
Tags: #location #location/town #location/allied #location/active-quest

Description

Farming town in northwest Odessia, 120 miles NNE of Canathalas. Duchy of Lady Lady Odonia of Galantri (elevated Session 26). Agricultural community that has experienced mysterious murders and supernatural events. Currently experiencing active disappearances and murders (Session 28) - fisherman found dead, bodies missing, presumed murders. Former lord Anfarlan stripped of title for declaring for Ser Alvar Flowers during civil war.

Geography

Location:

• 120 miles NNE of Canathalas
• North of Odessia
• Northwest of Belendar

Terrain:

• Farmland
• Agricultural region

Key Features

• Farming community
• Agricultural production
• Wolf shrine with "EARTH" written in Orcish
• Site of mysterious murders and attacks

Population

Small farming community. Primarily human population with some mixed races. Agricultural workers and families.

Leadership

• Lady: Lady Odonia of Galantri (elevated Session 26, General of the North)
  • Rarely present (Marshal of North duties, based at Stormhold Keep)
  • Direct authority from Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
• Current Mayor: Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose (appointed Session 31)
• Village Elder: Erland Greystone
• Former Lord: Anfarlan (stripped Session 26, declared for Ser Alvar Flowers)

History

Recent Events:

• Jon Doe murder (throat slit three times, ritualistic)
• Sofia attack (attacker had tail, ground shook)
• Seraphine falsely accused of murder (cleared by party)
• Direwolf problem (ended after earthquake)
• Raid that killed Ryvenien (supposedly)
• Wolf shrine discovered

Session 26 - Ownership Transfer:

• Anfarlan (former lord) declared for Ser Alvar Flowers during civil war
• Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade stripped Anfarlan of title and lands
• Lady Odonia of Galantri elevated to Lady of Sylobelle
• Granted full ownership of lands as reward for service
• Raised to nobility officially
• Given Royal Advisor position (left of throne)
• Now part of inner circle ruling Odessia

Current Situation

Governance (Post-Session 26):

• New ruler: Lady Lady Odonia of Galantri
• Former lord Anfarlan stripped and exiled (rebel supporter)
• Political restructuring underway
• Steward selection critical (Odonia rarely present due to Marshal duties)
• Direct Crown authority through Odonia
• Stability being re-established under new leadership

Resolved Threats (Session 31):

• Murder mystery solved - Earthbound Dire Wolf identified as culprit
• Earth shrine at Stonereach Cavern discovered and repaired
• Seraphine cleared of false accusations
• Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose appointed mayor

Remaining Mysteries (Session 31):

• Humanoid Wolf Rider identity (spotted on mountain ridge watching battle)
• Earth shrine significance (Orcish "EARTH" runes, bone wolf ritual)
• Connection between earth magic and wolf corruption
• Unknown red glyph at Jon Doe's murder scene

Governance:

• Regional stability being established
• Under Lady Odonia of Galantri's authority

Connections

Part of:

• Odessia (kingdom)
• Duchy of Lady Odonia of Galantri

Distance from:

• Canathalas: 120 miles SSW

Related Locations:

• Wolf shrine (nearby)
• Stormhold Keep (party stronghold)

Inhabitants

Leadership:

• Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose (Mayor)
• Erland Greystone (Village Elder)

Residents:

• Seraphine (Druid, falsely accused Session 31, cleared, recruited to Stormhold Keep)
• Sofia (Attack victim, witness)
• Terry (Guard, first responder)

Deceased:

• Jon Doe (Murder victim)
• Ryvenien (Supposedly killed in raid - presumed dead)

Missing:

• Kendara Elley Aloison (Professor Emms' daughter, 4 years old)
• Various missing persons

Related Quests

• Quests - Completed#Investigate Sylobelle Murders - Earthbound Dire Wolf defeated, earth shrine discovered (Session 31)
• Quests - Completed#Appoint Sylobelle Steward - Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose appointed mayor (Session 31)
• Quests - On Hold#Humanoid Wolf Rider - Spotted on mountain ridge, escaped
• Quests - Mysteries#Wolf Shrine Mystery - Earth shrine at Stonereach Cavern, Orcish "EARTH" inscription
• Quests - On Hold#Professor Emms' Missing Family - Daughter missing from Sylobelle

Appearances

• Party investigated murders
• Cleared Seraphine of false accusations
• Defeated direwolf
• Discovered wolf shrine
• Elik'r Stormswallow mended wolf shrine, heard distant howl
• Session 26 - 16 July 2025 - Ownership transferred to Lady Odonia of Galantri. Former lord Anfarlan stripped of title for declaring for Ser Alvar Flowers. Lady Odonia of Galantri elevated to Lady of Sylobelle by Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade, granted full ownership of lands and raised to nobility. Given Royal Advisor position. Now rules as lady but rarely present due to Marshal of the North duties.
• Session 28 - 6 September 2025 - Ser Silvar Glinnan briefed party on active disappearances and murders. Fisherman found dead, bodies missing. People going missing with presumed murders but cause unknown. Four steward candidates presented to Lady Odonia of Galantri: Ser Oldric the Stalwart (strongly recommended by Ser Silvar Glinnan), Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose (master tactician), Ser Garet of the Wildlands (charismatic rebel), or current mayor. Decision postponed - Lady Odonia of Galantri wants to interview knights. Investigation scheduled as next mission after shared dream/vision resolved.
• Session 31 - 18 October 2025 - Party investigated murders. Erland Greystone and Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose briefed party on Jon Doe's death (throat slit, house damaged) and Sofia's attack (tail creature, ground shaking). Erland Greystone incorrectly suspected Seraphine (newcomer prejudice). Party cleared Seraphine's name, she provided crucial information about wolf problem and Stonereach Cavern. Party discovered earth shrine with bone wolf ritual, repaired shrine, defeated Earthbound Dire Wolf outside cavern. Elvva Beltavar spotted Humanoid Wolf Rider on distant ridge watching battle (huge wolf mount, disappeared when noticed). Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose appointed mayor. Seraphine recruited to Stormhold Keep. Party celebrated with darts competition at local tavern.

Notes

• Agricultural community
• Murder mystery resolved (Session 31) - Earthbound Dire Wolf, earth shrine corruption
• Wolf shrine at Stonereach Cavern - Orcish "EARTH" inscription, bone ritual
• Earthquake ended wolf problem (earth magic connection)
• Humanoid Wolf Rider at large (spotted Session 31)
• Former lord: Anfarlan (stripped Session 26, declared for rebels)
• Current lady: Lady Odonia of Galantri (elevated Session 26, rarely present)
• Current mayor: Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose (appointed Session 31)
• Healer recruited: Seraphine moved to Stormhold Keep (Session 31)