Iron Finch Company
Type: Mercenary Company
Alignment: Professional Soldiers (Neutral)
Base: Mobile (currently heading to Neverwinter)
Leader: Captain Mara Veylan
Current Status: Active, under contract
Current Status (Session 32)
Leadership
| Position | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Captain Mara Veylan | Male, bald, heavily moustached, more armoured than guards, believes birds are lucky |
Contract Details
Current Employer: Dukedom of Neverwinter Hired By: Duke Alaric Thorne Destination: Neverwinter (northern Odessia) Status: En route, traveling to fulfill contract
Company Strength
Known Forces:
- 8+ soldiers (minimum observed)
- Unknown total strength
- Professional mercenaries
Equipment:
- Unknown specifics
- Professional military gear (presumed)
Core Information
Company Philosophy
Professional Standards:
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Honour contracts
- Professional conduct
- Good reputation
Code of Conduct:
- Complete contracts as agreed
- Professional military behavior
- Loyalty to employer (during contract)
- Unknown other rules/restrictions
Reputation
Known For:
- Reliability (complete contracts)
- Professional soldiers
- Good reputation among hirers
- Trustworthy
Compared to Crimson Pike:
- More reliable than Crimson Pike
- Won't switch sides for higher pay (during contract)
- Professional ethics vs no allegiances
- Better reputation for loyalty
History & Encounters
Session 32 Encounter
Location: Road to Thalas'Miriel, then Crossroads Inn Circumstances: Party caught up to slower covered cart on road Interaction: Captain Mara Veylan asked ToooAh "What kind of bird are you? Birds are lucky!" - broke the ice Outcome: Traveled together as comrades to Crossroads Inn
Company Details Observed:
- ~8 mercenaries in covered cart
- Professional demeanor
- Friendly toward party
- Showed scroll from Duke Alaric Thorne (no payment details listed)
- Captain more heavily armoured than guards
Party Impression:
- Professional and reliable
- Friendly allies
- Well-organized company
- Trustworthy reputation confirmed
Strategic Assessment
Strengths
- Professional training
- Good reputation
- Reliable contract completion
- Organized company structure
Capabilities
- Military combat (professional level)
- Unknown specializations
- Minimum 8+ soldiers
- Unknown magical support
Limitations
- Bound by contracts (won't break mid-contract)
- Unknown total strength (small company?)
- Mobile (no permanent base/territory)
Civil War Implications
Current Position
Hired by Neverwinter:
- Duke's forces (northern duchy)
- Neverwinter uncommitted in civil war
- Could end up supporting either Eagle or Falcon
- Depends on Duke's eventual declaration
Potential Scenarios:
If Duke supports Eagle:
- Iron Finch becomes Eagle allies
- Could assist Riders of Storm
- Friendly forces in north
If Duke supports Falcon:
- Iron Finch becomes Eagle enemies
- Professional threat to consider
- Would honour contract vs Duke
If Duke stays neutral:
- Iron Finch remains neutral
- Defensive contract only (protecting Neverwinter)
- No involvement in civil war
Strategic Considerations
For Party (Marshals of North):
- First target is Neverwinter
- Iron Finch hired by Duke
- Need to rally Duke to Eagle faction
- If successful: Iron Finch becomes ally
- If failed: Iron Finch potential enemy
Professional Conduct:
- Will honour contract with Duke
- Won't switch sides mid-contract
- Reliable in this regard
- Predictable behavior
Related Information
Related Quests:
- Quests - Active#Rally the North (Neverwinter first target)
- Quests - On Hold#Check Neverwinter (Duke's allegiance)
Related NPCs:
- Captain Mara Veylan (company leader)
- Duke Alaric Thorne (employer - if not Duke Vallandor)
- Duke Vallandor Firebloom (employer - if not Duke Alaric)
Related Locations:
- Neverwinter (current destination, employer's seat)
- Crossroads Inn (encountered party near here)
Related Organizations:
- Crimson Pike (rival mercenary company, also hired by Neverwinter)
- Eagle Faction (potential future ally if Duke supports)
- Falcon Faction (potential future enemy if Duke supports)
Last Updated: Session 32 Current Status: En route to Neverwinter, professional mercenaries, reliable reputation Employer: Duke Alaric Thorne Future Allegiance: Depends on Duke Alaric Thorne's decision in civil war