Raging Swan - Urban Dressing - Sages
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Sample Sages ............................................................................... 6
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INTERIOR 51‐52
Piled on a bookshelf are displayed cases
containing every known insect in the country.
D% A collection of crystals of a variety of sizes,
Two racks of scrolls, clearly labelled "Arcane" 53‐54
01‐02 colours and types covers the desk.
and "Mundane" are neatly stored upon a shelf. Vials in a rack bubble and sizzle with unknown
Loose papers on every conceivable subject litter 55‐56
energies along a workbench.
03‐04 the desk; each contains hastily scrawled notes in Several jars containing grotesque samples line
red ink. 57‐58
crowded bookshelves.
A large black rock (a meteorite) serves as a A small mirror rests on the desk, angled towards
05‐06 59‐60
paperweight. the sage in the chair.
Three small crystal skulls sit staring at the desk Unfolded on the desk is a letter with the words
07‐08 61‐62
from a nearby bookshelf. "Help me..." scrawled in horrible handwriting.
The sage sits upon a small three‐legged stool, In a room with no windows and no breeze,
09‐10 choosing to leave a large padded chair for 63‐64 papers suddenly tumble through the air before
potential clients. covering the floor.,
A small vase full of freshly cut flowers and herbs Resting across a stack of papers is a fantastic
11‐12
fills the office with an aromatic bouquet. 65‐66 weapon of ancient design wrought with strange
The light from a nearby window shines upon the glowing runes.
13‐14
portrait of a famous scholar of antiquity. The inside of the door to the sage’s office is
A plaque mounted on the wall features a quote 67‐68
15‐16 heavily scratched.
from a famous contemporary. Curtains embroidered with a flower pattern
Resting beneath the sage's desk is a large, old 69‐70
17‐18 adorn the single window in the office.
(and flatulent) hunting dog. In the centre of the sage's office are two chairs
Hanging on a wall hook rests a bright red, cowled 71‐72
19‐20 set facing each other. There is no other furniture.
cloak. Ancient, faded tapestries depicting various
A name plate on the front of the desk has a 73‐74
21‐22 legendary events cover one wall.
different name to the sage sitting at the desk. In addition to the papers and books crowding the
A small porcelain bust of a famous scholar rests 75‐76 desk a spread of tarot cards depicts someone's
23‐24
on the desk. impending death.
Several rolled‐up maps lay upon the desk with a Sitting quietly in a cage in the corner is a large
25‐26 77‐78
pile of hastily written notes. bird. It glares menacingly at all visitors.
27‐28 A deep blue dried ink stain mars the sage’s desk. The floor of the room is littered with papers torn
A pair of beautiful feather pens stand in two 79‐80
29‐30 into small pieces.
different inkwells. 81‐82 Sounds echo strangely in this room.
A long‐haired cat sits lazily on the desk. It eyes all A headless statue stands in one corner of the
31‐32
visitors with contempt. 83‐84 room holding a sceptre in one hand and a book
Hung on the wall is a beautifully painted family in the other.
33‐34
portrait of the sage, his wife and children. The door to this room sticks in the jamb and
The sage's calendar is left open on the desk with 85‐86
must be forced open.
35‐36 the word "Interruption" hastily written in red ink A primitive drum rests along one wall with a
on today’s date. 87‐88
small three legged stool.
A huge chalkboard fills one wall of the room, Along one wall rests a table filled with glass vials,
37‐38
covered with esoteric symbols and words. 89‐90 tubing, jars and bottles arranged in a complex
The sage’s huge desk is bolted to the floor in construction.
39‐40 such as way as to stop a trapdoor beneath it The window is open and three small birds sit
being opened. 91‐92
singing merrily on the sill.
41‐42 A half‐full beer stein stands atop a pile of papers. The sound of running water echoes through the
A collection of empty flagons clusters 93‐94
43‐44 building. Its source remains hidden.
precariously at one corner of the desk. A small cot stands against one wall of the room.
Four old candles have dripped wax down each of 95‐96
45‐46 A bulging bag of clothes stands nearby.
the desk’s corners. Hung on a series of hooks are many different
Beneath a pile of papers half‐hidden words are 97‐98
47‐48 hats of every conceivable design.
scratched into the desk’s top. A strange tower of small marked stones all the
A complex mechanical device rotates slowly in 99‐100
same size has been partially built on the desk.
the centre of the desk showing the sun, planet(s)
49‐50
and moon(s) (based on current scientific
knowledge).
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SAMPLE SAGES
Use the NPC bios below to portray sages the PCs encounter. LAXXA TOZI
Either determine randomly which NPC the PCs encounter or
CE female halfling bard (archivist) 2/expert 2
choose a suitable candidate.
Appearance: Tozi dresses in the style of her people with
brash colours, decorative jewellery and tattoos. Each decorative
D10 NPC
element tells a story and she often weaves those tales into her
1 Juul Zur (NE male human expert 2/bard [detective] 1)
2 Kabbi Dux (NG male dwarf expert 2/adept 1) scholarly recitations for clients.
Laxxa Tozi (CE female halfling bard [archivist] 2/expert Personality: Where some scholars simply recite things in a
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2) dry monotone, Laxxa prefers a more theatrical approach as if
4 Mayn Worst (CG female halfling expert 2) she were telling a story around a campfire.
5 Nor Xay (CG female gnome wizard [diviner] 2) Mannerisms: Tozi was a respected witch doctor for her tribe
6 Pezzin Yebs (NE male human expert 2) until she was banished for leading an uprising against her chief.
7 Robal Tuckle (NG male gnome wizard [illusionist] 4) Since then she uses her unconventional point of view and folk
8 Spyr Rokk (LN gnome male rogue [investigator] 3)
wisdom to steer clients towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
9 Tup Migo (CG female human expert 2)
Hooks: Some old tribe members have come to her seeking
10 Vaggan Roe (NG female human aristocrat 2/expert 1)
help with a nearby tribe of orcs causing trouble. She can’t go
herself, but is looking for a party to act in her stead.
JUUL ZUR
NE male human expert 2/bard (detective) 1 MAYNE WORST
Appearance: Zur always arrives in food‐stained clothing. He
CG female halfling expert 2
is the epitome of the messy chef.
Appearance: Myne is pale and withdrawn, keeping to the
Personality: Juul is an obsessive cook. Bubbly and excited to
shadows and preferring dark coloured clothes and safe corners.
share his latest recipe or research find with anyone who comes
Personality: Paranoid and skittish, she has trouble sitting still
to see him. Unfortunately many of those recipes deal with
for too long. She constantly checks the windows and doors at
cannibalism, extinct species and ritual food preparation.
her home are locked.
Mannerisms: Juul speaks with his hands and constantly uses
Mannerisms: Mayne hasn’t left her home in years and lives
broad gestures. This makes him a scary individual when he is
with blacked‐out windows and triply‐locked doors. Refuses to
holding knives.
use names in public conversations, giving her clients new “code
Hooks: He seeks a recipe book rumoured to have been seen
names” each time they come to see her.
in a nearby town a few days ago.
Hooks: This conspiracy theorist has heard an assassin’s guild
is after her for getting too close to the truth about their
KABBI DUX
organization. She seeks protectors to spirit her away to a safe
NG male dwarf expert 2/adept 1 location.
Appearance: Dux is a distinguished‐looking dwarf who keeps
a classic look of dark robes and a finely groomed beard when NOR XAY
meeting with clients.
CG female halfling wizard (diviner) 2
Personality: Brusque, he always seems like he’s in a hurry to
Appearance: This older lady has a wrinkled face and a kind
be somewhere else. He prefers direct questions, not leading
smile. She wears a floor‐length simple robe with frayed gold
ones, and quickly redirect the conversation back to the topic at
thread in a decorative pattern.
hand.
Personality: Always ready to help, Nor is quick to tell you her
Mannerisms: His pipe is always lit. The rich smell of fine
latest troubles. She is optimistic despite many setbacks in her
tobacco hangs in his office like a pregnant cloud. As he gets
life.
more agitated, his pipe puffing increases in frequency and if he’s
Mannerisms: A jolly laugh often erupts from her small frame
comfortable in the conversation the frequency decreases.
as she listens intently before climbing the ladders of her
Hooks: One of his dwarven brethren was waylaid on a trip.
extensive in‐home library to search out her patron’s answer.
Dux seeks knowledge of his whereabouts and his safe return.
Hooks: Her husband, Lum, passed away recently and
requested a small box of items be returned to his family estate
some distance away. Though Nor cannot travel herself, she
would gladly pay the PCs to deliver the items for her.
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