The Companions The Cataclysm & The War of the Lance The current year for our Dragonlance campaign is set during 351 AC "After Cataclysm". Inspired By Trampas Whiteman

Hordus, son of Farin was born beneath the Kharolis Mountains in the dwarven nation of Thorbardin, but his life changed forever during his first mining expedition with his father when a tunnel collapsed, trapping him and his brother beneath the earth. Pinned helplessly in darkness for hours while listening to his brother die nearby, Hordus was eventually rescued, though the trauma never left him. Haunted by recurring nightmares, claustrophobia, and an overwhelming fear of the dark, he abandoned mining entirely and eventually left home, unable to endure the pity of those around him. Now wandering the southern lands of Abanasinia, particularly between New Ports and Haven, Hordus survives by escorting merchant caravans and offering aid where he can, rarely staying in one place for long. Gruff, hardworking, and stubborn like most dwarves, he enjoys wood carving, pipe smoking, and drink perhaps a bit too much, though beneath his rough exterior he remains open-minded and easy to talk to. While he still struggles with the loss of his brother and prefers life above ground whenever possible, Hordus can be persuaded into the depths when necessity demands it.

Elora Dawn’s story began with her awakening in a muddy ditch along a lonely road in northeastern Abanasinia beside the burned remains of three wagons and the corpses of travelers and goblins alike, with no memory of who she was or how she survived. The only clue to her identity was the name “Elora Dawn” engraved on a money pouch she carried. After reaching the settlement of Ravenvale and taking refuge at the Ravenvale Inn, she discovered a journal among her belongings that she had apparently begun only days before the attack, allowing her to piece together fragments of her personality and past. From its pages, Elora learned she was intelligent, logical, outspoken, and fiercely loyal, though prone to moments of sharp sarcasm and hidden insecurity beneath her confident exterior. Driven by a need to prove herself worthy, she strives for excellence in all things while remaining focused and dependable. Though her lost memories continue to torment her, Elora has found peace traveling the wilds of Abanasinia, developing a deep love for nature and the people of the land while journeying alongside companions who accepted her despite her mysterious past. In her search for identity and purpose, she has also been struggling to find her faith as well, hoping that both faith and adventure may one day reveal the truth of who she truly is.