The Sand Hermit of The Black Shore

Steel Realms

! This NPC is part of the continuing Trade Disputes of Crestwold > A series of Events in the Trade Disputes of Crestwold.

ONLY Applicable to the i20 Variant

The figure known as “The Sand Hermit” is Orban Bonesetter (7th Wizard/Necromancer). Orban was 6th level when he began his investigations a few years back. He has kept to himself, and when asked about why he is alone on The Black Shore, he only says he seeking the solace and to see ancient ruins of his kin (implying he is Umbakian by nationality).

Travels: The Sand Hermit (he got his name from the dark silty sand his robes trailed when he met with people) ranges from Lilymarch (Lily Rush) to Crestwold (Torrelson’s Ford). In his first year on the shore, he was assaulted in Torrelson’s Ford, so he never really returned. He is less feared and more well known in Lilymarch.

  • He buys from fisherfolk (muscles, crayfish, fish) and traveling salesmen.
  • He even sometimes provided safe travels for a few folk who got lost.
  • Once he even helped an Elon on the run from authorities in Torrelson’s Ford navigate the inland area of the shore, to escape a deputy following him.

Orban’s Familiar “Teaky”

Homunculus (tanned, wrinkled leather skin the color of teak) – a signature of the school.

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TACTICS: Will cast Shocking Grasp if his master is harmed in any way to defend him if he is incapacitated and death is iminent. More importantly it will slink in and try and free him if he is held captive.