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=== Background === | === Background === | ||
Therezal was first encountered in [[Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin]], where he offered unsolicited local guidance to the adventurers as they arrived in town. Though not officially hired, he followed the group through their early exploits, observing the chaos that trailed in their wake. Despite his rough demeanor, | Therezal was first encountered in [[Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin]], where he offered unsolicited local guidance to the adventurers as they arrived in town. Though not officially hired, he followed the group through their early exploits, observing the chaos that trailed in their wake. Despite his rough demeanor, Therezal's curiosity about heroism and destiny hints at more depth than he lets on. | ||
Originally a porter and sometime caravan guard, he grew bored with mundane work and began offering | Originally a porter and sometime caravan guard, he grew bored with mundane work and began offering "tours" to newcomers — often embellishing Phandalin's history to keep his audience entertained (and paying). | ||
In [[Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances]], Therezal was inducted into the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] at the rank of Chevall, recognizing his valor and conviction. | |||
=== Relationships === | === Relationships === | ||
* [[Shade]] – Finds her antics entertaining and possibly inspiring | * [[Shade]] – Finds her antics entertaining and possibly inspiring | ||
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Respects him, though mocks his age and stiffness | * [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Respects him, though mocks his age and stiffness | ||
* [[Phandalin]] – His home and the center of his impromptu guiding business | * [[Phandalin]] – His home and the center of his impromptu guiding business | ||
* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] – Member, inducted as Chevall | |||
=== Current Status === | === Current Status === | ||
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=== Appearances === | === Appearances === | ||
<details><summary> | <details><summary>🧙 DM Notes (Spoilers)</summary> | ||
'''Truth:''' Therezal once worked as a scout for the [[Zhentarim]], though he has long since abandoned that life. His knowledge of trade routes, power players, and hidden networks could make him a valuable informant — or a risk — depending on how the party treats him. | '''Truth:''' Therezal once worked as a scout for the [[Zhentarim]], though he has long since abandoned that life. His knowledge of trade routes, power players, and hidden networks could make him a valuable informant — or a risk — depending on how the party treats him. | ||
'''Foreshadowing:''' | '''Foreshadowing:''' | ||
* | * Therezal's past connections may resurface if the [[Zhentarim]] become involved in the ''Rise of Tiamat'' campaign. | ||
* He could serve as a recurring perspective character, offering the | * He could serve as a recurring perspective character, offering the "commoner's view" of the heroes' growing legend. | ||
* If properly motivated, Therezal might rejoin the [[Zhentarim]] as an intermediary or betrayer when power shifts among the factions. | * If properly motivated, Therezal might rejoin the [[Zhentarim]] as an intermediary or betrayer when power shifts among the factions. | ||
</details> | </details> | ||
* [[Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin]] – Joins the party as an impromptu guide and observer | * [[Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin]] – Joins the party as an impromptu guide and observer | ||
* [[Session 04 – Fire and Faith at Cragmaw Castle]] | |||
* [[Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances]] – Inducted into Order of the Gauntlet as Chevall | |||
* [[Session 07 – Murder Hobos: Welcome to the Grind]] | |||
* [[Session 08 – Thundertree: Family, Faith, and Fang]] | |||
* [[Session 09 – Wave Echo Cave: The Depths Awaken]] | |||
* [[Session 10 – Blood and Echoes in the Dark]] | * [[Session 10 – Blood and Echoes in the Dark]] | ||
* [[Session 14 – The Calm Before Greenest]] | * [[Session 14 – The Calm Before Greenest]] | ||
[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Phandalin]] [[Category:Half-Orcs]] [[Category:Lost Mine of Phandelver]] | [[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Phandalin]] [[Category:Half-Orcs]] [[Category:Lost Mine of Phandelver]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:58, 11 January 2026
Therezal
Therezal is a half-orc tour guide and opportunist from Phandalin who attached himself to the adventuring party out of curiosity and a profound lack of better things to do. Known for his dry wit, running commentary, and surprising moral insight, Therezal walks the line between bystander and companion.
Background
Therezal was first encountered in Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin, where he offered unsolicited local guidance to the adventurers as they arrived in town. Though not officially hired, he followed the group through their early exploits, observing the chaos that trailed in their wake. Despite his rough demeanor, Therezal's curiosity about heroism and destiny hints at more depth than he lets on.
Originally a porter and sometime caravan guard, he grew bored with mundane work and began offering "tours" to newcomers — often embellishing Phandalin's history to keep his audience entertained (and paying).
In Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances, Therezal was inducted into the Order of the Gauntlet at the rank of Chevall, recognizing his valor and conviction.
Relationships
- Shade – Finds her antics entertaining and possibly inspiring
- Sildar Hallwinter – Respects him, though mocks his age and stiffness
- Phandalin – His home and the center of his impromptu guiding business
- Order of the Gauntlet – Member, inducted as Chevall
Current Status
Alive and currently accompanying the adventurers, alternating between comic relief and accidental wisdom. His exact motivations for staying with the group remain unclear.
Appearances
<details><summary>🧙 DM Notes (Spoilers)</summary> Truth: Therezal once worked as a scout for the Zhentarim, though he has long since abandoned that life. His knowledge of trade routes, power players, and hidden networks could make him a valuable informant — or a risk — depending on how the party treats him. Foreshadowing:
- Therezal's past connections may resurface if the Zhentarim become involved in the Rise of Tiamat campaign.
- He could serve as a recurring perspective character, offering the "commoner's view" of the heroes' growing legend.
- If properly motivated, Therezal might rejoin the Zhentarim as an intermediary or betrayer when power shifts among the factions.
</details>
- Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin – Joins the party as an impromptu guide and observer
- Session 04 – Fire and Faith at Cragmaw Castle
- Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances – Inducted into Order of the Gauntlet as Chevall
- Session 07 – Murder Hobos: Welcome to the Grind
- Session 08 – Thundertree: Family, Faith, and Fang
- Session 09 – Wave Echo Cave: The Depths Awaken
- Session 10 – Blood and Echoes in the Dark
- Session 14 – The Calm Before Greenest