Kamdyn Arnefax

Kamdyn Arnefax

(Person)

Titles

Lord

Alignment

Neutral evil

Ancestry/Species

Human

Class

Fighter 10

Gender

Male

Homeland

Lambreth, River Kingdoms

Source: Guide to the River Kingdoms, pg(s). 23

As of 4722 AR, Lord Kamdyn Arnefax had ruled as the despot of the River Kingdom of Lambreth since 4675 AR.

Appearance

Lord Arnefax is a tall, muscular figure whose features suggest some elven blood.

History

Arnefax arrived to Lambreth in 4674 AR. At that time, the River Kingdom was threatened by imminent invasion from neighbouring Razmiran. In desperation, the Triunes of Lambreth—a ruling council composed of the mercantile Cullerton, Angelidi, and Viscarra families—accepted Arnefax's demands that he become the ruler of Lambreth in exchange for his assistance in defeating the invaders. The Triunes believed Arnefax would either die in the attempt or be easily murdered and disposed of should he succeed.

Arnefax assembled an unlikely army of his household guards, Lambreth soldiers, refugees, and shadowy and infernal creatures, and launched a sneak attack on Razmiri forces on 26 Calistril, 4675 AR. His troops slaughtered the Razmiri cultists as they slept in a victory that became known as the Moonlight Massacre.

When Tandre Cullerton suggested a delay in recognising Arnefax's lordship, the victorious general killed him and his wife, and exiled the entire Cullerton family.

Ruler of Lambreth

Since then, Lord Arnefax has ruled Lambreth without mercy or compassion. He has survived numerous assassination attempts and wreaked bloody vengeance on those who oppose him.

Arnefax rules Lambreth from the former Cullerton Manor in Maashinelle. His only two friends are a pair of gnome siblings: Master Gardener Cenestin Maesner, who is responsible for cultivating Lambreth's river blackberries into the labyrinthine Thornward, and Mistress of the Kennels Nevet Maesner, who has tamed packs of shadow mastiffs and yeth hounds as guards and hunters.

Arnefax's heavily armored horsemen, known as the feared Black Eagles, usually roam the realm at night to collect taxes, enforce the law, and defend the people. Arnefax makes frequent nocturnal visits to his borders while riding a powerful nightmare. His people are terrified of his night riders and their shadow mastiffs, but also proud that their ruler is powerful enough to keep the land free and safe.