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A common rumor states that numerous political fig- the de Rolos. Their reign ended six years later when
ures who publicly decry the event secretly partake in the the only surviving de Rolos, Percival and Cassandra,
gambling, and the location of the event is concealed not reclaimed the city with the aid of Vox Machina. With
only by magic, but also impenetrable layers of bureaucracy. the tyrants dethroned, Percival established a council
Kraghammer has hosted the event several times, with most titled the Chamber of Whitestone to rule in his fre-
local guard and political clan houses turning a blind eye. quent absence, and the city strives to return to a time of
If there is a nest of Clasp working near an event, it’s not prosperity.
uncommon for the Brawlers’ League to hire them to get
word out to the right folk, providing protection and allow- goals
ing them to grant loans to poorer patrons.
Under the watch of Lady Cassandra de Rolo, the cham-
ber handles and surveys all political aspects of life in
figures of interest
Whitestone. Its foremost goals are to undo the damage
done by the Briarwoods, to repair its shattered infra-
oben “broadStaff” Sunderchin
structure, and to restore trade with the rest of Tal’Dorei.
Dwarf Organizer and Head of Brawlers’ League. Descen-
Whitestone provided haven for refugees after the
dant of Bruel and inheritor of the League’s top position,
Chroma Conclave destroyed Emon, and the city has
Oben secretly goes by the name Broadstaff and doesn’t
become a major player within the realm of Tal’Dorei. Its
directly appear at events to avoid public connection with
need to make alliances and rebuild its broken military
the League.
has never been greater.
Current Chamber leadership is organized by areas of
kradin grimthorne
responsibility.
Dwarf Fight Manager. A previously disgraced and ostracized
• The Guardian of Woven Stone is the title given to
fellow, Grimthorne is making a name for himself outside of
the central figure on the council, responsible for
Kraghammer as a finder and manager of fighting talent.
higher civil justice, community unification, and
the chamber • oversight of internal government.
The Steward of Sunblessed Gifts is responsible for
of whitestone local farming and goods, overseeing distribution
between citizens and exportation.
• The Curator of Fortune’s Bounty is responsible for
Generations ago,
all major commerce, both local and regarding trade
a team of intrepid
with allied/foreign entities.
explorers and for-
tune seekers sailed • The Keeper of Divine Virtue is responsible for reli-
from Port Damali gious organization and spiritual guidance in the
in Wildemount multiple faiths within the region, both as a reli-
to Northeastern gious leader, and protector of practices.
Tal’Dorei through the
• The Pale Lord of Wardship is responsible for the
Shearing Channel,
enforcement of local law and organization of the
but wrecked upon
Paleguard, acts as judge on smaller matters of civil
the Alabaster Sier-
justice, and oversees defense of the city during
ras’ rocky cliffs. The
times of war.
expedition was led by
a human family called • The Sophist of Native Ingenuity is responsible for
de Rolo, and they the construction and infrastructure of the city
bravely led the survivors and castle.
to safety after the wreck.
• The Grand Mistress of the Grey Hunt is responsible
They took refuge in a valley
for diplomatic relations, and rooting out indigenous
within the Alabaster Sierras, and
dangers throughout the Parchwood to protect the
there they discovered the holy Sun
citizens of Whitestone.
Tree, a radiant tree blessed by the Dawnfather. A com-
munity grew around the sacred tree, and the respected relationships
and beloved de Rolos were exalted to lords of their set-
tlement, which they called Whitestone. Whitestone’s previous solitary existence, despite its benefits,
The sovereign city-state of Whitestone enjoyed peace left it without allies in its time of need. The Chamber of
for many generations outside of larger scale politics, but Whitestone has developed a relationship with the Council
this peace came to an abrupt halt when Lord Sylas and of Tal’Dorei to better ensure their city’s safety. These days,
trade caravans are a common sight along the Silvercut
Lady Delilah Briarwood, opportunistic cultists of the
Whispered One, invaded Whitestone and slaughtered Roadway, transporting goods between Whitestone and

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