Redbrand Ruffians
The Redbrands, sometimes called the Redbrand Ruffians, were a group of bandits and brigands active in the resettled frontier town of Phandalin and nearby Triboar Trail region in the late 15th century DR.
Structure
- Iarno Albrek was the direct leader of the Redbrands.
- Nezznar was the true leader, directing Iarno's actions.
Public Agenda
The Redbrands terrorized the locals with threats and demands for protection money, which escalated into murder and kidnapping. In addition, they would capture travelers to be sold as slaves. Slaves and illicit goods were smuggled into and out of Phandalin via a secret tunnel which connected to the basement of their base at Tresendar Manor.
History
The Redbrands were founded by a traitorous agent of The Lord's Alliance named Iarno "Glasstaff" Albrek, calling himself "Glasstaff," in the Year of the Scarlet Witch, 1491 DR. After making contact with Nezznar "the Black Spider," Iarno conspired to keep the population of Phandalin away from Wave Echo Cave, and in return he would receive a share of the spoils from Nezznar's excavation of the site.
With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months. Apart from terrorizing the local populace, the Redbrands enjoyed drinking at The Sleeping Giant tavern. Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including Townmaster Harbin Wester, the closest thing Phandalin had to a local authority, although some members of the community proved too hard or too dangerous to harass, such as Sister Garaele of the Shrine of Luck and Halia Thornton of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange.
Things eventually escalated to a breaking point when the Redbrands killed the woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, and kidnapped his wife, Mirna, and their children, Nars and Nilsa.
With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months. Apart from terrorizing the local populace, the Redbrands enjoyed drinking at The Sleeping Giant tavern. Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including Townmaster Harbin Wester, the closest thing Phandalin had to a local authority, although some members of the community proved too hard or too dangerous to harass, such as Sister Garaele of the Shrine of Luck and Halia Thornton of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange.
Things eventually escalated to a breaking point when the Redbrands killed the woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, and kidnapped his wife, Mirna, and their children, Nars and Nilsa.
Disbandment
The group was defeated and cleared from their hideout by a group of adventurers known as <Static>, with the assistance of Halia Thornton and her Blue Cloaks. Members of the Redbrands were given the option to leave town or reform their ways and join the Blue Cloaks.
DISBANDED/DISSOLVED
1491 - 1491
Type
Illicit, Gang
Alternative Names
Redbrands
Leader
Notable Members