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+ | | name = Redbrands |
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+ | | base = [[Tresendar Manor]], [[Phandalin]], [[Sword Coast North]] |
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| − | The '''Redbrands''' were a group of bandits and brigands |
+ | The '''Redbrands''', sometimes called the '''Redbrand Ruffians''', were a group of bandits and brigands active in the resettled frontier town of [[Phandalin]] and nearby [[Triboar Trail (region)|Triboar Trail region]] in the late 15{{th}} century [[DR]].<ref name="LMoP-p14">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|14}}</ref> |
| + | ==Organization== |
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| − | With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months. Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including the townsmaster, the closest thing to local authority Phandalin had, [[Harbin Wester]].<ref name="LMoP">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mines of Phandelver}}</ref> |
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| + | The Redbrands mostly consisted of [[human]]s, male and female, although a handful of [[bugbear]]s were also in the bandit group.<ref name="LMoP-p61">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|61}}</ref><ref name="LMoP-p20">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|20}}</ref> Each Redbrand wore a simple, dirty scarlet cloak.<ref name="LMoP-p19">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|19}}</ref> These cloaks were recognized by the [[undead]] in their hideout, [[Tresendar Manor]], and stopped them from attacking the bandits.<ref name="LMoP-p22" /> |
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| + | They were led by a mysterious wizard who they called [[Glasstaff]].<ref name="LMoP-p19" /> |
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| − | ==Appearance== |
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| − | The Redbrands mostly consisted of [[human]]s, male and female, although a handful of [[halfling]]s were also in the bandit group. Each Redbrand wore a simple, dirty scarlet cloak. The cloaks were used to stop the undead in their hideout in Phandalin from attacking them.<ref name="LMoP" /> |
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+ | ==Activities== |
| + | The Redbrands terrorized Phandalin's locals with threats and demands for protection money, which escalated into murder and kidnapping. In addition, they would capture travelers to be sold as [[Slavery|slaves]].<ref name="LMoP-p22">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|22}}</ref> Slaves and illicit goods were smuggled into and out of Phandalin via a secret tunnel which connected to the basement of their base beneath Tresendar Manor.<ref name="LMoP-p23">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|23}}</ref> |
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| − | The direct leader of the Redbrands was a short, dark-bearded human [[wizard]] named [[Iarno Albrek]]. He was simply known to most, however, as "Glasstaff" for his weapon of choice, a magic staff made of glass. Iarno was initially a member of the [[Lords' Alliance]], who was sent to the town of Phandalin to establish constabulary (as the town did not have a powerful authority). However, sometime in the 1480s DR, Iarno broke ties with the faction and created the Redbrands under the guidance of [[Nezznar]]. Iarno knew of Nezznar from his contacts in the Lords' Alliance and negotiated a meeting with the [[drow]], seeing a chance to line his pockets.<ref name="LMoP" /> |
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| + | Apart from terrorizing the local populace, the Redbrands enjoyed drinking at the [[Sleeping Giant]] tavern.<ref name="LMoP-p18">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|18}}</ref> |
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| − | Nezznar, also known as the "Black Spider", was a drow who was in search of the [[Forge of Spells]] in [[Wave Echo Cave]]. The drow promised a share to Iarno in exchange for loyalty and aid. Nezznar was the true leader, controlling the Redbrands (as well as a tribe of [[goblin]]s and [[bugbear]]s called the [[Cragmaws]]) in the hopes of finding Wave Echo Cave and unlocking its secrets (while also keeping it a secret for himself). Nezznar had many spies reaching all the way to [[Neverwinter]].<ref name="LMoP" /> |
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+ | ==History== |
| + | The Redbrands were founded by a traitorous agent of the [[Lords' Alliance]] named [[Iarno Albrek]], calling himself "Glasstaff", in the {{YearlinkName|1491}}.<ref name="LMoP-p19" />{{Phandelver-time}} After making contact with "[[Nezznar|the Black Spider]]", Iarno conspired to keep the population of Phandalin away from [[Wave Echo Cave]], and in return he would receive a share of the spoils from Nezznar's excavation of the site.<ref name="LMoP-p26">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|26}}</ref> |
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| + | With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months.<ref name="LMoP-p14" /> Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including the closest thing Phandalin had to a local authority, Townmaster [[Harbin Wester]].<ref name="LMoP-p18" /> Even so, some members of the community proved too hard or too dangerous to harass, such as Sister [[Garaele]] of the [[Shrine of Luck]]<ref name="LMoP-p18" /> and [[Halia Thornton]] of the [[Phandalin Miner's Exchange]].<ref name="LMoP-p17">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|17}}</ref> At some point, the Black Spider sent a group of bugbears to join the group and assist in keeping the people of Phandalin in line.<ref name="LMoP-p24">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|24}}</ref> |
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| + | Things eventually escalated to a breaking point when the Redbrands killed the woodcarver, [[Thel Dendrar]], and kidnapped his wife, [[Mirna Dendrar|Mirna]], and their children, [[Nars Dendrar|Nars]] and [[Nilsa Dendrar|Nilsa]].<ref name="LMoP-p22" /><ref name="LMoP-p15">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set/Lost Mine of Phandelver|15-16}}</ref> Soon after, the group was defeated and cleared from their hideout by a group of [[adventurer]]s.<ref name="AI-103">{{Cite book/Acquisitions Incorporated|103-104}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Notable Members== |
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| + | * [[Brawn McGable]] was a member who remained in Phandalin after the group's dissolution.<ref name="AI-103" /> |
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| + | * [[Droop]], a [[goblin]] slave of the Black Spider's bugbears.<ref name="LMoP-p24" /> |
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| + | * [[Iarno Albrek]], aka "Glasstaff", was the direct leader of the Redbrands operating from their base at Tresendar Manor.<ref name="LMoP-p19" /> |
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| + | * [[Mosk]], the leader of the gang's bugbears.<ref name="LMoP-p24" /> |
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| + | * [[Nezznar]], aka "the Black Spider", was the true leader and directed Iarno's actions.<ref name="LMoP-p26" /> |
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| + | ==Appendix== |
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 1 October 2023
The Redbrands, sometimes called the Redbrand Ruffians, were a group of bandits and brigands active in the resettled frontier town of Phandalin and nearby Triboar Trail region in the late 15th century DR.[1]
Organization[]
The Redbrands mostly consisted of humans, male and female, although a handful of bugbears were also in the bandit group.[3][4] Each Redbrand wore a simple, dirty scarlet cloak.[5] These cloaks were recognized by the undead in their hideout, Tresendar Manor, and stopped them from attacking the bandits.[6]
They were led by a mysterious wizard who they called Glasstaff.[5]
Activities[]
The Redbrands terrorized Phandalin's locals with threats and demands for protection money, which escalated into murder and kidnapping. In addition, they would capture travelers to be sold as slaves.[6] Slaves and illicit goods were smuggled into and out of Phandalin via a secret tunnel which connected to the basement of their base beneath Tresendar Manor.[7]
Apart from terrorizing the local populace, the Redbrands enjoyed drinking at the Sleeping Giant tavern.[8]
History[]
The Redbrands were founded by a traitorous agent of the Lords' Alliance named Iarno Albrek, calling himself "Glasstaff", in the Year of the Scarlet Witch, 1491 DR.[5][note 1] After making contact with "the Black Spider", Iarno conspired to keep the population of Phandalin away from Wave Echo Cave, and in return he would receive a share of the spoils from Nezznar's excavation of the site.[9]
With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months.[1] Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including the closest thing Phandalin had to a local authority, Townmaster Harbin Wester.[8] Even so, some members of the community proved too hard or too dangerous to harass, such as Sister Garaele of the Shrine of Luck[8] and Halia Thornton of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange.[10] At some point, the Black Spider sent a group of bugbears to join the group and assist in keeping the people of Phandalin in line.[11]
Things eventually escalated to a breaking point when the Redbrands killed the woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, and kidnapped his wife, Mirna, and their children, Nars and Nilsa.[6][12] Soon after, the group was defeated and cleared from their hideout by a group of adventurers.[2]
Notable Members[]
- Brawn McGable was a member who remained in Phandalin after the group's dissolution.[2]
- Droop, a goblin slave of the Black Spider's bugbears.[11]
- Iarno Albrek, aka "Glasstaff", was the direct leader of the Redbrands operating from their base at Tresendar Manor.[5]
- Mosk, the leader of the gang's bugbears.[11]
- Nezznar, aka "the Black Spider", was the true leader and directed Iarno's actions.[9]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Pages 30‒31 of Lost Mine of Phandelver describe the eruption of Mount Hotenow (1451 DR) as occurring "30 years ago", which would place the adventure in 1481 DR. When the adventure was later remade into Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk, this 30 year time frame was kept (pages 50 & 53). However, pages 103 and 179 of Acquisitions Incorporated, a source published after the former, state that the events described in the adventure happen five years after both Lost Mine of Phandelver and Princes of the Apocalypse. Since the latter is explicitly set in 1491 DR, and considering this answer by Ed Greenwood about dating the adventure, this wiki will use 1491 DR for events related to both versions of the adventure.
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 14. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jerry Holkins, Elyssa Grant, Scott Fitzgerald Gray (June 18, 2019). Acquisitions Incorporated. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 103–104. ISBN 978-0786966905.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 20. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 19. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 23. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 18. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 26. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 17. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 24. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 15–16. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.