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A New Coven On The Rise

But will Meranthe listen…?

by Nicolas Kess in 2190AC

The following interview was conducted with one Tsuroma, a Faeborne who is a citizen of Caethir but frequently travels to Sanctuary for her work. Everything published has been permitted to be made public. Don’t sue me, y’all.

Tsuroma is one of two founders of a group of witch and bandit hunters going by the name of the Crimson Talon. She’s not an official member of Sanctuary, instead choosing to live and reside in Caethir. Yet despite that, she can oftentimes be found in Sanctuary, helping to put together the idea of hunting bandits and witches alike with like-minded individuals.

She’s been Lorsha’s friend (who we covered in our last article!) for many years now. Yet due to Lorsha’s magic, she’s unable to meet Tsuroma in Caethir, and so Sanctuary is where they can mutually get their work done without bothering or worrying about discriminatory laws and practices surrounding someone’s magic.

So, Tsuroma works diligently in passing on information whenever they find out something new, in order for not just Caethir but also Dal’thala, Arcadia, and even Enos, to limit damages done, and to protect younger magi from being ambushed unprepared. A true lifesaver, she’s thoughtful of those outside of herself, and she’s truly a credit to Meranthe’s safety.

Tsuroma’s parents lived in the Underdark before they departed Meranthe, and they had vaguely mentioned to her that by leaving her there, it’d be safer for her to avoid family troubles. Tsuroma’s hatred of bandits and witches alike stem from being mugged, and so she’s spent her life ensuring to repay what happened to her ten times over.

Which brings us to this New Coven that has been the talk of the town. There’s not much known regarding them, though some sources indicate they worship Indras, the Atrellyan Demon King. Potential Moonfall remnants from the fall of Pscaela, or wannabe copycats? There are also thoughts that they worship something even more dreaded than the deceased Indras - Ba’al. All of this is, of course, pure speculation, given the secret inner workings of a proper coven who don’t announce itself so openly.

According to Tsuroma, they attempt to get people to sign their souls away, and if they’re denied, then they assault people. One uses a blade and occult magic, another uses crystals and occult magic, and the third uses shadows and occult magic. They aren’t very creative sorts, it seems. They all wear masks and cloaks, and unfortunately, they do not stick around one general area. They’ve been found all along Meranthe, from Glufdor’s Peak, the ruins of Goldlight, and even the Silent Expanse.

Caution is, as always, advised for those less experienced in combat, should you come across these sorts. Of course, don’t sell your soul! Hopefully, Caethir focuses its attention on this pressing matter that’s obviously truly dangerous for its people and sends its Knights and squires to pursue those witches!

Tsuroma wishes to issue a public challenge to all bandits and witches. She wants them to come to her, all of them at once, so she may use them as stepping stones. She intends to strike them down and spread her name far and wide - for glory. This author can only eagerly await the show that should come!

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