Aurelian Religion

Though all (non-evil) deities are tolerated, in practice Aurelians follow a select few. The list below covers the gods likely to have active temples, in rough order of popularity.

• Torm, God of Duty and Law (Lawful Good). Mostly for contracts.
• Waukeen–(Neutral)–lesser diety of wealth. The Merchant’s Friend.
• Tyr, God of Justice (Lawful Good)
• Gond, Lord of Smiths (Neutral)
• Shaundakul, Rider of the Wind (Chaotic Neutral)
• Sune (soo-knee) - Goddess of beauty, passion and love. Chaotic good.
• Tymora, Goddess of Luck (Chaotic Good)**

Aurelian Social Classes

These are the Aurelian noble families we know of.

Major Families

Major families are the noble houses of the five Aurelian Dukes who collectively rule the nation.

• The Auttencourt family: One of the founding families of Aurelteran, they are old, insular and aloof. The family earned their riches through trade on the rivers and sea. They are the decaying Victorian mansion of people.
• The Corsi family: Second only to the Hesse in wealth and Savelli in popularity, the Corsi are broadly respected and considered to be fair, albeit not overly generous, rulers.
• The Hesse family: Hard eyed, pragmatic, and extremely wealthy. The Hesse own the mountains and mines north of Aureltaran and in other places in the region. They’re originally from Cormyr, but have been Aurelian dukes for many generations.
• The Savelli family: One of the older families, wealth generated through their vineyards and trade in spirits and luxuries (some would say vices). Debauched but charming, well liked as they sponsor most festivals, public events, etc.
• The Zaiden family: A former merchant family from Amn given land-grants within Aurelian, the youngest of the major families. Their deep connections to Amn are a source of some suspicion.

Lesser Families

Lesser families are vassal houses sworn to one of the Major Families, and make up the bulk of the nobility. So far, we have (not exclusive):

Herbs

Mandrake

• Also known as: Alraune (elf root, Feywild); thjofarót (thieves-root, Icewind Dale).
• References: wikipedia, image

A poisonous herb, known for causing stomach and bowel distress when the leaves are eaten, and powerful hallucinogenic effects when the root system is consumed. The root system often grows in a form similar to that of a humanoid body. It is used in the creation of herbal remedies, poisons, and as a spell or ritual component.

Order of Hospitalers Journals

Sling discovered a collection of old, worn journal pages at the Order of Hospitalers Temple kept by the Mothers Superior of the Order.

These are transcriptions of those journals. There may be errors, they are a best attempt.

1352 DR (Mother Sophia Acquaviva)

12 of Murtul, 1352 DR

Today our expedition finally bore fruit. In the foothills of the Omlarandin Mountains, we discovered a spring of the purest, most invigorating water I’ve ever encountered. I am certain the gods have led us here. Sister Marta’s fever subsided mere hours after drinking from it. We shall make camp and observe further.

Potions

Elixir of Health

An Elixir of Health cures magical contagions, blindness, deafness, paralyzed, and poisoned status effects.

Description:

Recipe:

• Six hours of preparation (finding and preparing herbs, preparing the potion)
• 1.5GP of alchemical supplies (bottles, stoppers, stabilizing ingredients)
• An alchemist’s kitchen (1.5x to make in a regular kitchen, 2x to make on the road)

Value (Resale): ~10gp

Effects: Remove any magical contagion, blindness, deafness, paralyze, or poisoned status.

Potion of Healing

A Potion of Healing restores health when consumed.

Rotting Disease

The rot is a disease is afflicting residents in and near Port Maraisa with boils and lesions that look like bark when they scar over.

Mother Verduna, priestess of Ilmater, runs The Lazaretto for citizens who have been infected. She claims that the disease is [[Session 01 (2024-05-24)#^rotting-disease|not contagious]], though there is evidence that perhaps it might be.

The disease may also be impacting humans either primarily or exclusively. Began Quest: Dermal Dilemma.