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== Leosin Erlanthar ==
== Leosin Erlanthar ==
**Leosin Erlanthar** is a half-elf monk and scholar devoted to studying dragons and their cults. A senior member of the [[Harpers]], Leosin is one of the first to recognize the scale and coordination of the [[Cult of the Dragon]]’s activities leading up to the events of *Rise of Tiamat*. His capture during the [[Siege of Greenest]] serves as a critical turning point in the campaign’s early chapters.
'''Leosin Erlanthar''' is a half-elf monk and scholar devoted to studying dragons and their cults. A senior member of the [[Harpers]], Leosin was one of the first to recognise the scale and coordination of the [[Cult of the Dragon]]'s activities, and his capture during the [[Siege of Greenest]] was a turning point in the company's early campaign.
 
=== Description ===
* **Race:** Half-Elf 
* **Gender:** Male 
* **Class:** Monk (Way of the Open Hand) 
* **Alignment:** Neutral Good 
* **Affiliations:** [[The Harpers]] 
* **Age:** Mid-30s 
 
Leosin is lean and sharp-featured, his calm demeanor masking a relentless intellect. He dresses simply, preferring plain monk’s robes in the Harper blue-and-silver colors, often worn and dusty from travel. His most notable features are a pair of keen hazel eyes and a tone of voice that carries both authority and compassion.


=== Background ===
=== Background ===
Leosin hails from the city of Berdusk, where he was trained at a monastery dedicated to Oghma, god of knowledge. His fascination with dragons began in his youth, spurred by a vision he interpreted as a warning from the Platinum Dragon, [[Bahamut]]. Over the years, he became one of the foremost experts on draconic cults and a trusted field operative for the Harpers.
Leosin hails from the city of Berdusk, where he trained at a monastery dedicated to Oghma, god of knowledge. His interest in dragons began in his youth, spurred by a vision he interpreted as a warning from the Platinum Dragon, [[Bahamut]]. Over the years he became one of the foremost authorities on draconic cults and a trusted field operative for the Harpers.
 
In the year 1488 DR, Leosin traveled with a group of monks to [[Greenest]] to investigate reports of cult activity. When the cult’s assault began, he and his students sought refuge in the [[Temple of Chantea (Greenest)]]. During the chaos, Leosin was captured by the cult under orders from [[Frulam Mondath]], who sought to extract intelligence about Harper operations.


=== Personality ===
In 1488 DR he travelled with a group of monks to [[Greenest]] to investigate reports of cult activity. When the assault began, he and his students sheltered in the [[Temple of Chantea (Greenest)]]. During the chaos he was taken by the cult on the orders of [[Frulam Mondath]], who wanted what he knew about Harper operations. The company's rescue of him in [[Session 19 - The Cultist Encampment and the Fate of Leosin (8/13/23)|Session 19]] began the relationship that has run ever since.
Leosin is calm, introspective, and deeply empathetic. He seeks understanding even in his enemies, preferring enlightenment to vengeance. His dedication to truth, however, often borders on obsession — a flaw that leads him into danger more often than he admits.


=== Role in the Campaign ===
=== What he has done for the company ===
Leosin’s disappearance from Greenest sets the stage for the party’s next quest: the search for the **Cultist Camp** where he is held prisoner. Rescuing him grants the heroes valuable insight into the cult’s structure, hierarchy, and ultimate purpose — the summoning of [[Tiamat]].
* Introduced them to '''[[Ontharr Frume]]''' of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] in [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)|Session 23]], opening their route into a second faction.
* Sat with them in [[Waterdeep]] alongside Ontharr, [[Thavius Kreeg]], and the [[Zhentarim]] delegation after [[Skyreach Castle]] ([[Session 34 - Messages from Beyond|Sessions 34]]–[[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins|35]]).
* Briefed them on where every member realm stood before the [[Council of Waterdeep]] — the assessment that still underpins the [[Council Disposition Tracker]].
* Sent [[Gootcha]] her cell on her elevation to Ciphermaster. See '''[[The Nightingales]]'''.


After his rescue, Leosin becomes a key contact and ally, connecting the party to the Harpers and helping to organize the faction alliance that will eventually form the Council of Waterdeep.
=== Current status ===
Leosin leads the Harpers' northern effort against the Cult, informally and alongside [[Reidoth]]. He remains the company's principal Harper contact and [[Gootcha]]'s handler, and he writes to her far more often than he writes to anyone else.


=== Relationships ===
=== Relationships ===
* **[[Reidoth]]** – Fellow Harper and mentor figure in druidic circles; they maintain a correspondence about dragon sightings and elemental magic.
* '''[[Gootcha]]''' – his agent, and the one he treats as a colleague rather than an asset. He argued for her elevation.
* **[[Frulam Mondath]]** – His captor during the siege; she interrogated him for Harper intelligence.
* '''[[Ontharr Frume]]''' – long working partnership across the Harper–Gauntlet line. Opposite men who trust each other completely.
* **[[Governor Nighthill]]** – Shared mutual respect, though Leosin often found Nighthill’s politics frustratingly cautious.
* '''[[Reidoth]]''' – fellow Harper and druidic contact; they correspond about dragon sightings and elemental magic.
* **The Party** – Becomes their Harper sponsor and friend after his rescue. 
* '''[[Frulam Mondath]]''' – his captor at Greenest, who interrogated him for Harper intelligence.
 
* '''[[Governor Nighthill]]''' – mutual respect, though Leosin found his politics frustratingly cautious.
=== Foreshadowing ===
* '''[[Merrivet Ashcombe]]''' – the cipher clerk he sent to [[Nuts Deep]], out of Berdusk, and about whom he is fond and exasperated in equal measure.
Leosin represents the Harpers’ entry point into the *Rise of Tiamat* campaign and the beginning of the factional alliance plotline. His deep knowledge of dragonkind and Tiamat’s theology positions him as one of the few mortals capable of anticipating the cult’s plans.
 
<details><summary>🧩 DM Notes (Spoilers)</summary>
 
'''Truth:''' Leosin’s studies have already revealed the existence of the five Dragon Masks and the Wyrmspeakers. He suspects the cult is consolidating these relics to perform a planar summoning ritual. His capture is a deliberate risk — he hopes to infiltrate deeper into cult operations by allowing himself to be taken. 
 
'''Future Hooks:''' 
* After his rescue, Leosin will invite the party to join him at the **Cultist Camp** and later introduce them to **Ontharr Frume** of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]]. 
* His knowledge of the [[Forge of Spells]] ties the Phandelver arc to the Rise of Tiamat narrative through shared magical lineage.


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=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 17 – The False Fire and the Temple of Chantea]]
* [[Session 18 - The Challenge at Greenest and the Raider Trail (7/9/23)]]
* [[Session 19 - The Cultist Encampment and the Fate of Leosin (8/13/23)]]
* [[Session 20 - The Cave of Dragon Eggs (9/16/23)]]
* [[Session 22 - The Fate of the Dragon Eggs (11/19/23)]]
* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]
* [[Session 24 - The Caravan to Baldur's Gate (1/7/24)]]
* [[Session 34 - Messages from Beyond]]
* [[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins]]
* [[Session 43 - The Council of Waterdeep]]


[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Harpers]] [[Category:Rise of Tiamat]] [[Category:Greenest]] [[Category:Monks]]
[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Harpers]] [[Category:Rise of Tiamat]] [[Category:Greenest]] [[Category:Monks]] [[Category:Allies]]

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Leosin Erlanthar

Leosin Erlanthar is a half-elf monk and scholar devoted to studying dragons and their cults. A senior member of the Harpers, Leosin was one of the first to recognise the scale and coordination of the Cult of the Dragon's activities, and his capture during the Siege of Greenest was a turning point in the company's early campaign.

Background

Leosin hails from the city of Berdusk, where he trained at a monastery dedicated to Oghma, god of knowledge. His interest in dragons began in his youth, spurred by a vision he interpreted as a warning from the Platinum Dragon, Bahamut. Over the years he became one of the foremost authorities on draconic cults and a trusted field operative for the Harpers.

In 1488 DR he travelled with a group of monks to Greenest to investigate reports of cult activity. When the assault began, he and his students sheltered in the Temple of Chantea (Greenest). During the chaos he was taken by the cult on the orders of Frulam Mondath, who wanted what he knew about Harper operations. The company's rescue of him in Session 19 began the relationship that has run ever since.

What he has done for the company

Current status

Leosin leads the Harpers' northern effort against the Cult, informally and alongside Reidoth. He remains the company's principal Harper contact and Gootcha's handler, and he writes to her far more often than he writes to anyone else.

Relationships

  • Gootcha – his agent, and the one he treats as a colleague rather than an asset. He argued for her elevation.
  • Ontharr Frume – long working partnership across the Harper–Gauntlet line. Opposite men who trust each other completely.
  • Reidoth – fellow Harper and druidic contact; they correspond about dragon sightings and elemental magic.
  • Frulam Mondath – his captor at Greenest, who interrogated him for Harper intelligence.
  • Governor Nighthill – mutual respect, though Leosin found his politics frustratingly cautious.
  • Merrivet Ashcombe – the cipher clerk he sent to Nuts Deep, out of Berdusk, and about whom he is fond and exasperated in equal measure.

Appearances

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