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{{Infobox expedition log
| title = New Associate Orientation 1
| date = 4/30/26
| storyteller = Dag/Nashi'a Myr
| tier_of_play = Trainee
| player_characters = Theodore Leafchewer, Isgram Frostcrown, Scrap, Syunmu Yamanobu, Ken
| rewards = A lesser healing potion, 25 gold and 250 xp
| result = Success
| author = Josh/Theodore Leafchewer
| downtime_days = 0
}}
Introducing new associates to the world of Kelek, the city of Onadbyr the history of the associates and to have them introduce themselves.
== Log ==
New associates were invited to an assembly room in the Round Table Council, which resembles a college classroom. It is being hosted by Nashi'a Myr, a member of the council. The new associates who attended were Theodore Leafchewer, Isgram Frostcrown (who is not allowed to drink mead to the meeting), Scrap, Syunmu Yamanobu and Ken.

Overview of Kelek:

Kelek is a homebrew world but takes a lot of inspiration from Golarion, with most of the Deities being mostly the same. Characters are free to worship most gods with a few exceptions. The city of Onadbyr was established over 15 years ago and has established a number of expeditions since then. Information gathered is contained within the Library in Desperate Hope, an outpost. Each month is 30 days.

The curse that has been afflicting this plane for centuries is that about twice a century there will be some sort of cataclysm. They have been worldwide like the current one and sometimes it is apocalypses that affect areas differently. The deities also struggle with the cataclysms and sometimes pieces of the gods will fall to the plane in the forms of shards of divinity. They are volatile but have uses such as the automatons using it to power their core.

The closest settlements to the city are Desperate hope which is to the south east, the city of Lancaster which is east and was formerly overrun by undead but has been made safe to travel to after repeated expeditions. The old country is over a month away by foot but has a portal established there for faster travel. To the North are a mountain range which is home for an allied crystal dragon. To the west is the glass desert which has many strange magical phenomenon. We have also visited and allied with a demi-plane called the grove. The Lost Valley is another location with megafauna and ruins, it has a city named Valera.

Each of the associates introduced themselves and where they came from. Theodore is a refugee fleeing the undead, Scrap was the Toy of a Noble who awakened, Isgram is from the Northern mountains and left his warmongering family, Syunmu is from the Old Country and was sent on a quest to better learn about community, Ken is also from the old country and was curious about Onadbyr.

The city of Onadbyr:

It was formed around 16 years ago due to having already present fortifications, with a wall around the city. There is a river that runs through the city that has a strong current and is not recommended to swim in. There is a lake nearby which is better for swimming. To the north of the river is the administrative section of the city, the Laybarons. The economic district is the Trimarket with markets and the law firm. The Ripgate neighborhood is a residential district. The Southern districts are less developed but still safe. Markmuse square is the entertainment district and also has the library and town guard barracks. The Little Monarch has the orphanage as well as a community of Kitsune. The Upper sacks is the most rundown but is also industrial. South east of the city is a port called Pettyport run by associates.

Onadbyr's sewer system has a population of ratfolk to maintain it and the undead have mostly been eliminated there. In the center of the city is the lushgarden citadel which is not allowed to be entered due to those entering not having returned. It is a low priority to be addressed. The round table is the ruling body, made up of associates, council members and other administrative officials. The council has final say on all matters of the city but for the most part the people are allowed to govern themselves. The cardinal principles are to always act in the interests of the people of Onadbyr, or at least not act against them. Preserve sapient life and respect fellow Round Table members.

Is the councilwoman of defense, Victor handles occult members, Matty is in charge of infrastructure and maintenance. Yolanda is in charge of scouting. Shiki handles recordkeeping and the library. Father Jude handles religion affairs. All offices can be found in the Round Table council building along with records of all associates expeditions.

Adventuring supplies can be obtained in various shops in the city, some run by associates or by town residents. There is a weapons store, firearms store, apothecary and general supplies store. The pawnshop will buy anything at half value and sell it at full value.

Several long term associates who are present introduced themselves.

Zeal - Lictor of Godclaw Hellknights and general of Desperate Hope.

Serene - Been here since the start along with her brother Cyrus, gives advice on fighting and flying.

Cyrus - Dressed in fine clothes which he made, surrounded by small floating eyes. Takes care of tailoring and magical assistance. Everyone clapped.

Melfyra - A Green elf with antlers with a white bite mark on her neck. Helps with druidic matters and selves staves, scrolls and magic supplies.

Illium - A Drow in embroidered clothes, resident dream witch, investigates occult matters.

Grist - The leader of Desperate Hope, can resurrect bodies brought to him within an hour of death.

Main responsibilities of associates are expeditions outside the city or handling matters within the city. These usually consist of 4-6 individuals and then receive payment from the sponsor of the mission. During time not on expeditions (downtime) associates usually do various jobs within the city.
Each month of the real world is 90 days in game. Subtract in session days from this and with the rest of the time you can retrain, craft or earn income. Associates can also open up their own shops. Associates who either die or choose to permanently leave can decide what to do with their belongings and can pass on their xp to a new character. Free xp from expeditions or from removed characters can be used to level up other characters. Characters at level 3-5 can open a ticket to change something for free.

Reasons for new members wanting to become associates:

Scrap wants to become an associate to see the world.

Isgram wants to find more to life than what he grew up with, and lead a new generation of his people to a new age.

Syunmu was sent to learn more about the balance of good and evil in the universe and learn more about community.

Theodore wants to get stronger so he can survive in this world and also earn a living.

Ken wants to spread his clans way of combat and influence to the wider world as well as learning the fighting methods of others.

Associates History:

Prior to the apocalypse major events are summarized and full details can be found in the Expedition Logs.

Just under 3 years ago some of the stronger associates encountered a strange individual that involved lots of demons. They had some kind of vision and after it ended a rift opened up in the sky and we have since discovered this rift leads to the Demon realm and any soul that leaves its body at death is taken by Abaddon. There is about a 1 hour window between when a person dies and when their soul is lost. Demons are fiends that come from the plane of Abaddon which represent ways of dying. Their only goal is to kill the living based on their preferences. They serve the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse. The 4 horsemen are the embodiment of War, Famine, Pestilence and Death. Research is being done on all the things discovered about the demons and horsemen in order to try and find ways forward. Each of the horsemen has a storyteller in charge of them so any questions about the horsemen can be directed towards them. Aside from the demons there are other occurrences that happen as well such as undead attacks that may or may not be related to the 4 horsemen.

What associates bring to the party and what drives them:

Syunmu slices up enemies and seeks to be the best at it, she was singled out when younger and would get into lots of fights.

Scrap was played with roughly by his previous owner and equates abuse and pain with love and living, and he is a tank with social skills.

Isgram hits things with his sword really well and can create cold fire from his giant ancestors and can take hits.

Ken has his clans fighting style and is skilled at breaking the enemy's will and then finishing them off with a single blow.

Theodore bring a variety of alchemical formulas to a fight to assist the party with different situations, he also wants to learn to make potions in the future and be a go to for any consumables.

The associates then discussed who could beat who in a fight.

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