The Harbingers

A secret cult whose members have infiltrated all ranks of society, from bandit gangs to the Council of Estia. They follow a prophecy that is said to foretell the end of the world. The cult interprets the 'fifth rise' to refer to Hadar, the faint red moon. It has recently grown brighter in the sky.

• Serve Azrael, whom they call "The Whispered One"
• They planted the slaad virus in C2.
• Emblem: Two black wings on a white field.
• Hooded robes and masks

Leadership and notable members

Azrael, the Fallen Valkyrie

Lawful Evil

"The Whispered One"

Azrael is a fallen valkyrie who was once in the service of Odin. She slowly fell under the corrupt influence of the fire giant Surtur over the course of many aeons. She wields a flaming greatsword.

In order for Azrael to take physical form on the material plane, the world needs to fall into major strife, such as a large war between major powers. Only then would the rituals to anchor her evil spirit to this plane work.

Personality

• "Ye meddle with forces beyond your witless ken."
• "O mortals, behold ye now the hour of doom."
• "Why do ye cling to hope, where there is none left?"
• "I am become the Herald of Ragnarok."

Azrael is an imposing presence, whose voice seems to echo and reverberate. She is fully devoted to Surtur, whom she considers of equal rank to the gods.

Goals

• Ignite a devastating war between the factions of the Estian Sea, in order to start the events that lead up to Ragnarok, the doom of the gods.

Silas Darkshard

Neutral Evil

Silas is a powerful human wizard who has allied himself with the forces of Azrael, in return for learning how to become a lich. He is the leader of the Cult on Estia.

• Wields the Arcanometer ever since it was stolen from Count Roscoe Beckett, believing its control over time can help him prolong his life.

Goals

• Eternal life through lichdom
• Wants to be King of the Dead

Elias Darkshard

Neutral Evil

Son of Silas, and his lieutenant in the Harbingers. Hexblade of Azrael, who searches for Blood Moon.

Chief Runhilde Dragonbrand

Lawful Evil

Chief Runhilde is the descendant of the last dwarven kings of Estia. She has been promised rulership over Estia when everything is done.

• She commands a small army of dwarven fighters

Goals

• Restore the dwarven kingdom that once ruled Estia

Selena Blackmoon

Chaotic Evil

A vampire who is over 200 years old. She is the scion of the Blackmoon coven in Covenant.

Goals

• Revenge on the League, who she blames for the death of Lucas and her baby.

Other members

• Damien Alvaro: Council member from Tembridge
• Lady Annabelle Beckett (Covenant): She had Alvin targeted
• Maxwell and Nadia Stagheart (Owl Rock): Parents of Miranda Stagheart, who had Cordelia targeted
• Basan Varanius (Whitport)

Headquarters

The Harbingers are based in Kundamar, where Chief Runhilde provides ample space for them in the abandoned parts of the city.