Calanthia Stonetrodden


Calanthia Stonetrodden has a quiet unassuming way about her. Highly perceptive, moves fluidly.


Campaign & Party

Mon 22nd Jun 2026 09:47

Connyberry

by Calanthia Stonetrodden

Following the path back to the main road, and then north, we continue our search for the Priestess of Tymora who is missing We come to a town called Connyberry. The town is abandoned, worn, and in disrepair. We each seem to take a different direction out of pure curiosity. Lluthe calls out that splitting up is not a good idea. Yep, she is right.
 
I enter a home and there appears to be a meal that has been recently prepared and eaten. Some sort of fowl with vegetables. The meal was finished,but nobody is here. Further investigation shows dried blood, claw marks. The marks are deep hewn into the wood. The blood dried up, old.
 
I head to the church where the rest of the party went. It appears to be a church of Kelemvor. After the Time of Troubles, Kelemvor ascended and took over the death portfolio. He was able to secure it from Cyric, and evil manifestation. Kelemvor is a fair judge and will send your spirit to your Deity if he feels you upheld your fealty. If not, you are sent elsewhere.
 
The church also has the claw marks. Darkness begins to fall. Suddenly, a spirit is seen at the statue of Kelemvor. I am in another room when I hear Weston talking to someone. I immediately take up a stealthy position and peek out the door. Weston and Aelar appear to hold a conversation with the spirit. Names are exchanged and the spirit, possible femaleand quite polite, takes quite the interest in the party. Lluthe doesn't appear cooperative with volunteering information about the party to this spirit. Wise choice. The spirit then turns and looks right at me, and addresses me. I remain silent.
 
So far, we do not know too much about Connyberry. Weston earlier ran into a group of men, but as the sun started setting, they suggested we leave, and they move quickly to the house on the hill.
 
The spirit politely says she must leave, and then advises in a tone not so friendly, not to leave the church when it is dark. The doors are secured with spikes and during the evening, a bestial visitor begins clawing and growling at the door. We take up some defensive positions. As the beast appears to move on, the windows shatter and 3 ravens, WITH BOWS!!!!! attack.
 
They take up high perches and snipe at the group. Aster Aelar, Lluthe and I have no problem with this sort of strategy. The battle goes on for about 5 minutes. between my crossbow bolts, magic missiles,chromatic orbs, and arrow, we handle the birds. Closer inspection shows there are wereravens.
 
My knowledge of lycanthropy is that when dead, one returns to their original form. THESE DID NOT!!!
 
Aster begins to harvest materials. These sort of magical beasts can be valuable. Aelar notices a bright light coming through the windows. He climbs up and and I hear an audible gasp escape his lips. he looks down to me and motions that I climb up and look.
 
I carefully ascend the wall and then look outside. My night vision is far clearer in these instances, but it isnt night. The amount of light outside is almost daylight. About a 100 feet away, on a hill is a headless an riding, A NIGHTMARE!!!!!
 
Normally, I am in control, but I let it slip "shit, that is a nightare, we are in over our heads here".
 
That seems to be our motive operandi. Seems every thing we encounter, is above our paygrade. How we are alive still, is beyond me, but here we are again.
 
Aelar and I look at each other, no words are exchanged, but we both understand what we are thinking. We climb down, and Weston suggests we head to the bedroom. It has 1 window and 1 door. Defensible, but also, we are kind of trapped. The spirits words seem to echo in our heads. "Stay in the church while it is dark"
 
She apparently was a helpful undead, if that is a thing.
 
We do what we can with the resources we have. We are able to block most of the window with a table. This should limit more wereraven attacks.
 
I also suggest minimum rest to get spells back. We take a tiered watch so time is minimized. We all settle in and attempt to get rest where we can.
 
Waiting for the sun to rise. I must say, not being a spell caster has its advantages. Others have prayers, study, meditation. I can light sleep and still maintain a healthy awareness. Living in the underdark trains one in these practices. Lluthe has shown her experience in this area being a Drow.
 
Calanthia thinks back to when this party was assembled. Lluthe was assigned to the party and Calanthia was vocally opposed. Lluthe was arrogant, snobbish, prideful, typical Drow personality. Calanthia disliked her immediately.
 
There is a lot about Calanthias past that reinforces her hatred of Drow. The leadership of her underdark village agreed to children lottery's to keep the peace. Calanthia discovered this heinous practice, and it resulted in her fathers death.
 
But something has been happening over the last month. Calanthia has kept a weathered eye on Lluthe, both visibly and in secret. Lluthe has shown herself to take the party's well being in hand. Like tonight when she spoke up about not splitting up. Not something a Drow would normally do.
 
Calanthia's wall of suspicion seems to be fading. Lluthe meditates in the corner of the room and Calanthia wonders, could she be a valuable party member, even........... a friend?

Calanthia's Journal Ordered oldest to newest

  1. The Path Choosen, Hate
    29 May 2025 01:58:12
  2. Opportunity doesn't always knock. Sometimes, it Yells
    01 Jun 2025 05:37:01
  3. New Beginnings
    08 Jun 2025 08:52:59
  4. Introspection
    22 Jun 2025 06:08:40
  5. Not all wars are fought with Weapons
    29 Jun 2025 08:06:11
  6. Politics, Poison and Power
    06 Jul 2025 07:57:02
  7. Why did it have to be Politics?
    15 Jul 2025 08:02:16
  8. The Journal Entry’s title
    27 Jul 2025 08:14:19
  9. The War has Begun
    27 Jul 2025 08:14:30
  10. No Rest for the Wicked
    03 Aug 2025 07:16:13
  11. Why do I have to be Correct!
    17 Aug 2025 05:08:12
  12. Prophecy or Priority
    31 Aug 2025 05:44:02
  13. Beginning
    09 Feb 2026 04:13:04
  14. Just keep Busy
    24 Feb 2026 08:39:55
  15. A Day Off
    01 Mar 2026 10:41:42
  16. Back At It
    16 Mar 2026 07:22:37
  17. Setting Boundaries
    23 Mar 2026 06:07:31
  18. Preparation is Paramount
    30 Mar 2026 05:57:32
  19. Spotlight
    06 Apr 2026 05:47:02
  20. Continued Duties
    14 Apr 2026 07:07:01
  21. Follow Up
    08 May 2026 05:39:43
  22. Moving on....
    31 May 2026 10:03:29
  23. Connyberry
    22 Jun 2026 09:47:08

The major events and journals in Calanthia's history, from the beginning to today.

Connyberry

Following the path back to the main road, and then north, we continue our search for the Priestess of Tymora who is missing We come to a town called Connyberry. The town is abandoned, worn, and in disrepair. We each seem to take a different direction...

10:28 pm - 22.06.2026

Moving on....

Leaving heading north east. Hitting a small town, we decide to stay over. Securing mats in a common room, the party disperses and meanders around town, Calanthia sits on the porch sipping ale when a fellow dressed in high finery, horses, and many servan...

11:21 pm - 31.05.2026

Follow Up

The next morning we head back to the hideout and descend again. it appears the ladies we rescued were not plants, as of yet. No increased guards or patrols. Further exploration reveals passages that are not hewn in all areas. Sticking to the hewn cor...

02:42 am - 09.05.2026

Continued Duties

By my count, we eliminated all the guards I spotted during my exploration mission with little injury. We hold up in a small room and take about an hour breather. Well earned if you ask me. The party is is cooperating on a level I could not have predi...

07:33 pm - 14.04.2026

Spotlight

Weston asked me to lead the incursion on the ruined mansion. Taking my time, I was able to map the outer walls that had fallen, note all the entrance points, count the guards and time the patrols. Identifying an unguarded entrance point, I took the lead...

06:56 pm - 06.04.2026

Preparation is Paramount

The information we extracted from the prisoners was helpful, indeed paramount for our success. Unfortunately, Aelar had issues with the process and he voiced his displeasure in no uncertain terms!! For ages, communities have rationalized using evil for ...

06:33 pm - 30.03.2026

Back At It

Calanthia had learned "much from the monastery. She understood how the distractions of the world can distract one from peace. She learned Grace, how to commune withe her agility, movement economy, how to use an attackers energy against them. Talaran ...

07:57 pm - 16.03.2026

A Day Off

"Can I help you my child?" Calanthia just stood and stared. Looking out over the courtyard. Many Monks, doing what looked like to be a scripted dance. They flowed, they robes spinning in unison. It was stunning to watch the grace, the peace in the...

07:15 pm - 02.03.2026

A Day Off

"Can I help you my child?" Calanthia just stood and stared. Looking out over the courtyard. Many Monks, doing what looked like to be a scripted dance. They flowed, they robes spinning in unison. It was stunning to watch the grace, the peace in the...

11:31 pm - 01.03.2026

Just keep Busy

Much of this adventuring life is about keeping busy. Busy means coin, coin means better gear, better gear means better jobs and more coin. We are all new to these happenings. I am guessing my past gives me an edge on the experience ruler. After comple...

08:28 pm - 25.02.2026

Just keep Busy

Much of this adventuring life is about keeping busy. Busy means coin, coin means better gear, better gear means better jobs and more coin. We are all new to these happenings. I am guessing my past gives me an edge on the experience ruler. After comple...

06:00 am - 25.02.2026

Just keep Busy

Much of this adventuring life is about keeping busy. Busy means coin, coin means better gear, better gear means better jobs and more coin. We are all new to these happenings. I am guessing my past gives me an edge on the experience ruler. After comple...

10:27 pm - 24.02.2026

Beginning

Calanthia was forced to leave her homeland of Entemoch Boon. Her crimes carrying a death sentence for killing a member of the clan and Calanthia killed 22 people! Calanthia was forced to go to the surface, where people did not know of her. On the s...

04:53 am - 09.02.2026

Prophecy or Priority

After my poignant challenge, the Duke steadied and contained himself. Tugging at his tabard, he steeled his nerve. Looking at Kemurial, he asks "So, what do you believe is our next move" All of us speak up in a cacophony of suggestions. many voic...

06:26 pm - 31.08.2025

Prophecy or Priority

After my poignant challenge, the Duke steadied and contained himself. Tugging at his tabard, he steeled his nerve. Looking at Kemurial, he asks "So, what do you believe is our next move" All of us speak up in a cacophony of suggestions. many voic...

06:17 pm - 31.08.2025

Why do I have to be Correct!

What have I gotten myself into...... The battle for the warehouse over, we start to take stock of our surroundings . 1 captive, a bag of holding, and an opportunity to glean some useful information. The bag of holding contained a pair of gauntlets. ...

06:24 pm - 17.08.2025

No Rest for the Wicked

Calanthia kneeled behind the battlements listening to Arik Demonclaw monologue like all evil despots do. As he rambled with his threats, the party was thinking about what next. We headed back to Praags leadership to listen to them monologue....... Ca...

09:25 pm - 03.08.2025

The War has Begun

The War has Begun.... Ive never been a soldier, part of a command structure. Kemurial has been incredibly accepting of me. Ive only been with his team a few days, but his trust in me, well, that's what keeps me here frankly. I have always been a sol...

09:13 pm - 27.07.2025

Why did it have to be Politics?

Calanthia squats on the battlements before their planned siege. Scanning the field of battle, she reflects on the days events. Why did it have to be Politics? This town will burn while the council mulls over political decisions. I was so worried ab...

09:49 pm - 15.07.2025

Politics, Poison and Power

Politics, Poison and Power... Is there nothing I can do? Kemurial has gathered the group and we are heading to the city council meeting. I am trying not to freak out. Our problem is that I have over heard of a mole on the council, or in a position ...

08:48 pm - 06.07.2025

The Journal Entry’s title

Politics, Poison and Power... Is there nothing I can do? Kemurial has gathered the group and we are heading to the city council meeting. I am trying not to freak out. Our problem is that I have over heard of a mole on the council, or in a position ...

08:41 pm - 06.07.2025

Not all wars are fought with Weapons

Not all wars are fought with weapons, Swords, magic, siege. The battlefield is the final struggle, but before blood falls, the intel war wages on. We are still in Praag, and the Chaos Forces at the gate, but they're waiting for something. This seems t...

09:18 pm - 29.06.2025

Not all wars are fought with Weapons

Not all wars are fought with weapons, Swords, magic, siege. The battlefield is the final struggle, but before blood falls, the intel war wages on. We are still in Praag, and the Chaos Forces at the gate, but they're waiting for something. This seems t...

09:09 pm - 29.06.2025

Introspection

People believe I am evil. Being a race from the underdark, my skill in killing, how I have made a living. Killing as a career is viewed distastefully, and I am very good at it. People tend to forget, I am not a mass murderer. People pay me to do what ...

06:57 pm - 22.06.2025

New Beginnings

After some discussion, I was accepted as a replacement for the human. The group was tired and wanted to get some extended rest. I took it upon myself to get a better feel for the city's climate. Ive spent my life being unseen, unnoticed. Being a gnom...

10:39 pm - 08.06.2025

Opportunity doesn't always knock. Sometimes, it Yells

Im in the City of Praag. Talk about timing. I cannot leave because an army is outside the walls about to invade. Roaming the city, looking for some way to get out before the invasion, and I see a group of 4 individuals. A Human, a Drow (Freya) an Aasi...

10:31 pm - 02.06.2025

Opportunity doesn't always knock. Sometimes, it Yells

Im in the City of Praag. Talk about timing. I cannot leave because an army is outside the walls about to invade. Roaming the city, looking for some way to get out before the invasion, and I see a group of 4 individuals. A Human, a Drow (Freya) an Aasi...

10:29 pm - 02.06.2025

Opportuntiy doesn alway knock. Sometimes, it Yells

Im in the City of Praag. Talk about timing. I cannot leave because an army is outside the walls about to invade. Roaming the city, looking for some way to get out before the invasion, and I see a group of 4 individuals. A Human, a Drow (Freya) an Aasi...

10:28 pm - 02.06.2025

Opportuntiy doesn alway knock, it Yells

Im in the City of Praag. Talk about timing. I cannot leave because an army is outside the walls about to invade. Roaming the city, looking for some way to get out before the invasion, and I see a group of 4 individuals. A Human, a Drow (Freya) an Aasi...

10:28 pm - 02.06.2025

Opportuntiy doesn alway knock, it Yells

Im in the City of Praag. Talk about timing. I cannot leave because an army is outside the walls about to invade. Roaming the city, looking for some way to get out before the invasion, and I see a group of 4 individuals. A human, a Drow a Aasimir and a...

05:46 pm - 01.06.2025

The Path Choosen, Hate

Calanthia was born to parents who were embroiled in a political battle. The life of Svirfneblin, deep gnomes, is fraught with danger. The underdark is dangerous. Drow, Duegar, mind layers constantly hunting the Svirfneblin. Deep gnomes have evolved ...

02:49 am - 29.05.2025

The path choosen

Calanthia was born to parents who were embroiled in a political battle. The life of Svirfneblin, deep gnomes, is fraught with danger. The underdark is dangerous. Drow, Duegar, mind layers constantly hunting the Svirfneblin. Deep gnome es have evolved...

02:37 am - 29.05.2025

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