Ser Pas Rata

Faction: Former Ally
Status: DECEASED
Race: Human
Class: Ranger
Tags: #former-party-member #deceased #marked-for-death

Description

30 years old, 5'7", 165lbs. Former party member (played by Mark who left campaign). Previously a sailor before becoming a ranger. Left party to travel east and died roughly one month later. Death confirmed by certificate in Ser Balthazar Thornwood's diary.

Key Details

Age: 30 (at death)
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 165lbs
Background: Previously a sailor before becoming ranger
Weapon: Longbow
Armour: Leather (so battered after tournament couldn't remove it)
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Heraldry: Flowery(?) Akita on red background
Sign of knight: Gold ring stamped with eagle

Early Campaign (Session 1-2):

THE HORN INCIDENT - CAMPAIGN-DEFINING MOMENT: After Joneyentee the Unknown failed to climb statue and retrieve horn, Pas Rata climbed successfully, BLEW THE HORN, causing mountain/island to erupt as volcano, massive dragon (The Bane) flew away - released The Bane into the world, creating entire campaign crisis
Ballista Heroics: During sea battle, swung out over open ocean on rope to reach ballista positioned on ship's side
Brother's Death: Found brother's corpse in mountain dungeon corridors during island exploration
Tournament Champion: Won entire Canathalas joust with Ser Tessell Highfrost as squire (secretly providing Guidance cantrip)
Knighted: Formally knighted "Ser Pas Rata" after tournament victory
Armour Battered: Tournament armour so damaged couldn't remove it, carted away by duchess for assistance
Gambling Master: Won approximately 4,000 gold coins betting on tournament events (nearly double Tessell's 2,000 gold profit)

Departure & Death:

Left party: To travel east (possibly to Eastern Citadel)
Assignment: Believed sent on mission related to Eastern territories
Death: Roughly one month after leaving
Circumstances: Unknown - Ser Balthazar Thornwood had accurate death certificate dated before death occurred
Tracking: Was being tracked by Ser Balthazar Thornwood
Name appears: In Balthazar's book (not crossed out despite death)

Campaign Significance

THE BANE RELEASER: Ser Pas Rata's decision to blow the horn (Session 1) is THE defining moment that created the entire campaign crisis. After Joneyentee the Unknown's failed climb attempt, Pas Rata successfully retrieved the horn from the statue and blew it, causing:

Entire mountain/island to shake violently and erupt as volcano
Massive dragon (The Bane) to emerge and fly away
Ancient evil released into the world
All subsequent corruption, civil war, and suffering stems from this moment

The Irony: Joneyentee's overthinking (climbing instead of using Mage Hand) led to Pas Rata's impulsive action (blowing mysterious horn without investigation), combining to create world-ending consequences. The campaign's central crisis began with party's Session 1 choices.

Legacy: Though Pas Rata died roughly one month after leaving the party, his action in Session 1 continues to drive every major plot point. The Bane he released corrupts people, fuels civil war, threatens the kingdom, and haunts party members with visions and commands.

Mystery

How exactly did he die?
Where exactly in the east?
Was Ser Balthazar Thornwood involved in his death?
Why was his name not crossed out despite his death?
Connection to Eastern Citadel?
Connection to Countess Alyssa Crowsbane?

Relationships

Former party member: Riders of the Storm
Tracked by: Ser Balthazar Thornwood
Went to: Eastern location (possibly Eastern Citadel)
Player: Mark (left campaign)

Appearances

Former party member
Session 18 - 2 November 2024 - Death certificate discovered in Ser Balthazar Thornwood's diary

Quests - On Hold#Pas Rata Investigation - Death circumstances unclear
Quests - Active#Secure Eastern Border - May have died near Eastern Citadel
Quests - Mysteries#Balthazar's Death Certificates - Accurate death date predicted

Death certificate in Ser Balthazar Thornwood's diary
Name in Balthazar's tracking book