Calaunt
Mayor Engelbert “Bert” GoodsongMayor of Calaunt for the past 20 years. Father Gumphry was also Mayor. Widely regarded as a mayor of the people. Stereotypical love of drink and food, which he passes on to his people in the forms of frequent public games and festivals. Despite his image as a simple country man, he is actually a shrewd businessman, having elevated Calaunt’s economy to one of the strongest in Grand Halen, rivaled only by Tantras. Has been accused of cronyism, but has continued to maintain an effective government nonetheless. Widely liked by commoners (but not by guild merchants) for his public refusal of a bribe by the Guild of Wainwrights.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Often uses his political influence to lean on businesses, not only for public good, but also for personal profit.
Makes frequent stops at the house of a female Dragonborn apothecary. Likely mistress. Recon to confirm pending agent approval.
Since he announced his candidacy, Mayor Goodsong has been receiving moderately large sums of gold from an acting troupe known as "The Indigo-go's". No further information about this group has been found at this time, but further investigation is possible, pending agent approval.
Tantras
Mayor Ruby Valentine, “The Tantras Temptress”Widely suspected of being the head of Tantras’ large protection racket, brothel network, liquor monopoly, Ruby Valentine is a name often spoken in Tantras, and around Grand Halen in general, with a mixture of reverence and fear. Known for her stunning good looks and irresistible charm, many a man has made the mistake of underestimating her iron will, often with deadly consequences. Feelings about Mayor Valentine are very mixed, with some merchants and commoners reveling in the blind eye she turns to the more illicit activities that happen in Tantras, while others are vexed by the protection fees squeezed out by the gang affiliated heavies that roam the streets. Nobles throughout Grand Halen are equally mixed in their opinions, some disgusted by her lax attitude about law and order, others delighted by her lavish bribes and honeyed words. Nevertheless, many people have been enticed by her talk of vastly increasing the region’s wealth by making Grand Halen a more appealing port of call for merchant vessels than Ilha Mercador. As she puts it, “We’ve got goods and services in spades here, no reason those fine young sailors oughta be getting chiseled by those snowed-up lizards."
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Undoubtedly the top boss of the Tantras mob, largely responsible for establishing the mobs dominance in the city over Golden Dragon agents several years ago.
Origins prior to rise to power unknown, but could be investigated, at possible significant risk to agents. Awaiting agent approval.
BardertownQueen ChryserysThough a fair Queen who has done much for her people, Chryserys is largely unpopular amongst commoners and nobles alike. She had the misfortune of being the head of the government during the undead plague, and though recovery has progressed a great deal, many blame Chrysyres for Grand Halen not being at fully recovered already. Many also find her method of assuming power distasteful— she was never elected, assuming power only after Rognvaldr fell into a coma, and fear that she is attempting to create a hereditary position for her family. Nevertheless, she has developed a strong attachment to the people of Grand Halen, and fears what might happen if the government falls into the hands of more reactionary figures.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Chryserys was once the thrall of an ancient vampire spirit. This knowledge could be detrimental to her campaign if made public.
Damaran Nationalists are eager to reinstall Chryserys, seeing her as the most likely candidate to support their efforts to regain independence from Cormyr.
Messaging frequency of known Shou delegates and agents in the region has increased since Chryserys announced her intentions to run. Intercept of messages possible, though this could tip our hand to the Shou. Awaiting agent approval.
Briarhall
Lord Manfred FullerstarLord of what is considered a backwater territory by most of the other nobility in Grand Halen, Manfred Fullerstar is nevertheless a candidate widely popular amongst other nobles, primarily for his expressed interest in expanding the power and independence of the nobility, in order to strengthen the rule of law throughout the land. This popularity took a hit, however, when he made the highly controversial decision to execute his brother Gilbert for theft and aiding criminals. He is also popular amongst southern merchants, for his crackdowns on highway robbery and banditry. The common folk, however, generally fear Manfred, as he is by no means a personable ruler, and his most public actions are often harsh sentences on criminals, many of whom come from among the ranks of the commoners.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Manfred did not, in fact, execute his brother, but rather exiled him to the town of Woodfork. Making this knowledge public would certainly undermine his credibility.
Manfred is highly motivated by a desire to live up to the legendary image of his lord father, widely known as an unflinching hand of justice.
Despite his outward appearance of cold an calculating confidence, Manfred is, in fact, quite unsure of his abilities as a governor, and often seeks council from his wife.
Dragon Falls
Lord Arthur PendragonLord of one of the oldest houses in the peninsula, Arthur Pendragon was born into the respect of the nobility, respect only furthered by his eloquence, charm, and early success at various tournaments. Seen as very honorable and personable ruler, he has close personal ties with many members of the major ruling families throughout Grand Halen and Impiltur, as well as most of the minor houses as well. The common folk also look upon him with great admiration, as he has always held his duty to his subjects as his highest priority. This duty has, however, as of late led many nobles to be wary of his ambitions for the crown: Pendragon has said that he would seek to limit the tax that nobles may levy their subjects with, as well as to establish an emergency relief fund to assist the nation in recovering from disasters such as the recent undead plague, payed for in part out of the already diminished noble land taxes.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:In addition to personal relationships, Pendragon has many old familial ties to noble families in Impiltur and even the royal family of Aglarond.
Pendragon’s refusal to marry and father an heir have earned the private ire of a few royal families who sought to marry into his holdings.
Since Prince Aglarond's arrival in Impiltur, Pendragon and the Prince have been in almost constant contact. The contents of their messages could be determined, but at significant risk to relationship with Pendragon. Awaiting agent approval.
Wotan’s Throne
Lady Katja Endergaard, "Vanguard of the Dawn”The Endergaard line, much like the Pendragons, dates back to the time of the first human settlers in Faerun. Their seat of power, the magnificent mountain fortress of Wotan’s Throne, is thought to originate from the time of the Giants, and the Endergaards have earned the respect, and fear, of many through their insurmountable defenses of their citadel from those who would take such a prestigious seat for themselves. Lady Katja, who earned early notoriety for tournament success alongside her perennial rival Arthur Pendragon, cemented her place as a fearsome Lady of the Throne when she personally led the defense of gates during the undead plague, and again during the Impilturian civil war when she broke the siege of The Pass in a spectacular sunrise charge. She has also gained somewhat controversial notoriety for challenging any would-be suitors to single combat. She has often expressed dismay at the ramshackle, piecemeal nature of the military forces of Grand Halen. She has publicly stated many times that she believes Grand Halen could be one of the great powers of the Sea of Fallen Stars region if not for the mismanagement of the nations armies, a belief that she has expressed for frequently since the fall of High Imaskar.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Rumors assert that Lady Katja, if successful in her campaign, would seek to install her younger sister, Andraste, as Lady of Wotan’s Throne, instead of her brother Janne, who is next in line, but is considered by many as too weak to lead.
Tolbrun
Thane Tymun Hammerhand, Blackhand’s BaneTymun Hammerhand has ruled the Dwarven mining city of Tolbrun for centuries, and despite the many turbulent changes the region has gone through in this time, he has managed to retain the city’s distinctly Dwarven identity. Though many dwarves at this point see him as a bit of an old grumbler, and perhaps a bozdoki (one who hit his head one too many times on the pit-props), the craftsmen and miners of Tolbrun are nevertheless majorly appreciative of his ability to protect their markets from becoming flooded with cheaper (but far inferior, of course) human produced goods. This has become increasingly difficult of late, however, as high quality products from the Shou Empire begin to filter in following their occupation of High Imaskar. Thane Hammerhand has promised and end to this, and also that he would seek to maintain Grand Halen’s distinct identity and history in the face of growing regional instability.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Rumors abound about Thane Tymun’s mental acuity at his rather advanced age, though so far he has done nothing to forfeit the confidence of his bannermen.
There is a growing group of highly nationalistic supporters of Thane Tymun, known as the Sons of the Mountain, who have been seen to strong-arm citizens of Tolbrun and Brunside into pledging their support. No official connections have been found between Tymun and the Sons of the Mountain, but further investigation is possible, albeit at significant risk to agents. Awaiting agent approval.
Ravenrock
Lady Henrietta Rathbone, the Lady of TwilightHenrietta Rathbone has quietly ruled over the Glorming Pass for many years, since even before Rognvaldr united the land. She is known as something of a recluse, rarely attending feasts or games held by other nobles, except for those held by house Morgan at Castle Rosewood, directly across the border in Impiltur. Nevertheless, she has meticulously governed her province, personally ensuring that those who serve under her honor their duty to her house, her land, and her people, in that order. This attention to detail and duty has trickled down throughout society in the province, giving people from the Glorming Pass the reputation for being exceptional at their trades, but not very enjoyable company. For many years, she has been patiently requesting an audience with the crown regarding the future of magic in Grand Halen, though every time her proposals were dismissed. Now that the leadership is up for grabs, she hopes she can take matters into her own hands, and establish schools of magic throughout the country, so that Grand Halen might someday rival High Imaskar in its might and prosperity.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:Lady Rathbone seems to be possessed of unusually long life. It is unclear what her methodology is precisely, although it is rumored that her various court wizards have extended her life using the arcane arts. Further investigation is possible, albeit with high risk to agents. Awaiting agent approval.
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