Hedvend VI
From his court in Elidir, Hedvend VI rules the central Avistani nation of Isger as its steward.1
Background
It is well known that he is beholden to Cheliax, like his fathers before him. He makes regular trips to Egorian, obediently answering the summons of House Thrune.23 Following the Goblinblood Wars, he stationed the remnants of the Isgeri military along the vital trade route known as the Conerica Straits.245 Banditry correspondingly runs rampant throughout the rest of his country, but as long as trade flows from Cheliax to Druma, the steward is not overly concerned.2
His loyalty to House Thrune is assured via a magical Thrune contract, an infernal contract in which Hedvend gave up his soul in exchange for worldly power. The steward's contract is publicly known, and contains so many loopholes and contingencies (that benefit Cheliax and Abrogail Thrune II), that Hedvend must obey every whim of Her Infernal Majestrix.6
Around 4709 AR, Hedvend issued a 500 gold piece bounty for Pathfinder Eliadas Demos, to be returned to Elidir "in six pieces". Demos was researching the history of a native populace of Isger that was nearly eradicated nearly 2,000 years prior.7
As of 4719 AR, rumors suggested that Hedvend might soon be compelled to relinquish his seat. House Thrune deems him incompetent and desires a more capable ruler on Isger's throne. Isgeris regard such rumors with indifference, as Hedvend is widely perceived as puppet ruler with little interest or capability of helping them—a reality starlky illustrated by the unkempt remnants of razed towns and unmarked graves neglected since the Goblinblood Wars.8
References
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- ↑ “Combat of the Inner Sea” in Inner Sea Combat, 6. Paizo Inc., 2014 .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 “Isger” in The Inner Sea World Guide, 83. Paizo Inc., 2011 .
- ↑ “Life in Cheliax” in Cheliax, The Infernal Empire, 7. Paizo Inc., 2015 .
- ↑ The Goblinblood Dead, 3. Paizo Inc., 2012 .
- ↑ “Welcome to the Pathfinder Society” in Seekers of Secrets, 9. Paizo Inc., 2009 .
- ↑ “Abrogail Thrune II” in Legends, 9. Paizo Inc., 2020 .
- ↑ “Welcome to the Pathfinder Society” in Seekers of Secrets, 10. Paizo Inc., 2009 .
- ↑ “Old Cheliax” in World Guide, 101. Paizo Inc., 2019 .
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