Background
Eliander Fireborn descends from a noble line long in service to the Kingdom of Keoland. Upon his appointment as Captain of the Guard in Saltmarsh, he purchased and restored an aging coastal manor overlooking the sea, using family wealth to return it to quiet grandeur.
Set at the edge of town, the manor serves as both retreat and reception hall. It is where Eliander hosts select guests—including the annual visit of the Viscount of Seaton and accompanying dignitaries.
Household Staff
Benedict (Valet & Housekeeper) – A stoic, aging retainer who manages the household with exacting standards. He alone tends the library.
Cleaning Staff – Arrive weekly under Benedict’s supervision.
Cooking Arrangements – Benedict prepares Eliander’s daily meals. For formal occasions, a local cook and temporary staff are hired.
Event Staff – Additional servants are brought in when entertaining dignitaries.
Privacy & Social Standing
Eliander values discretion. The manor is rarely open to visitors unless they have official business or belong to his trusted circle. Entertaining is deliberate, not casual.
Library
Eliander is an avid collector and maintains one of the finest private libraries in the region—rivaling collections in Niole Dra itself. The volumes are rare, historically significant, and meticulously preserved.
He speaks little of the collection, but knowledgeable collectors occasionally visit to trade or negotiate acquisitions. Beyond its monetary value, the library is a powerful repository of regional history—particularly concerning Saltmarsh and the greater Sheldomar Valley.
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Value & Rarity
Many volumes are single printings or first editions.
The collection is worth thousands of gold pieces.
Individual tomes could command hundreds of gold from collectors.
Historically, the collection belongs in a royal archive or museum.
Rare Scrolls
These are not magical scrolls, but singular historical records, naval logs, battle reports, and wartime logistics from Azure’s Tide and beyond.
Their historical value is immense. Some may contain information long thought lost. priceless to historians, tacticians, or ambitious nobles.
Rare Books
"The Chronicles of Keoland: Founding to Expansion"
A comprehensive history detailing the establishment and territorial growth of the Kingdom of Keoland.
"Naval Engagements of the Azure Sea: Azure's Tide"
An analysis of maritime skirmishes between Keoland and the Sea Princes, including the pivotal Battle of Jetsom Island.
"Expeditions into the Dreadwood: Encounters with the Unknown"
Accounts of various ventures into the Dreadwood Forest, highlighting the perils and discoveries made by explorers.
"Traversing the Hool Marshes: A Navigator's Guide"
A detailed guide on the geography, flora, and fauna of the Hool Marshes, accompanied by explorers' journals.
"The Tors and Jotens: Chronicles of Giantkin Wars"
Historical records of conflicts between human settlers and the giant inhabitants of the Tors and Jotens mountain ranges.
"The Rise and Fall of Vecna's Empire in the Sheldomar"
An exploration of the lich Vecna's dominion over the Sheldomar Valley and the events leading to his empire's collapse
"The Hateful Wars: A Detailed Account"
A thorough examination of the wars waged by the Ulek States and their allies against non-human entities in the Lortmil Mountains.
"The Founding of Gradsul: Keoland's Maritime Jewel"
A narrative on the establishment and development of Gradsul, emphasizing its significance as a major port city.
"The Hold of the Sea Princes: From Pirates to Merchants"
An analysis of the transformation of the Sea Princes from marauding pirates to established traders and their impact on regional politics.
"Vecna's Legacy: The Whispered One's Influence in the Sheldomar"
A study on the lingering effects of Vecna's rule in the Sheldomar Valley, including cultural and magical remnants.