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When one of the Heraldic Offices is vacated - whether by death or promotion - the High Heralds look to the apprentices of that office, and choose the best of them to assume the responsibilities of the office. This office comes with a coat of arms, a physical token of that office, and a title. As far as the local authorities and legal offices are concerned, the local Titled Herald is the final authority in all matters involving the heralds. While there are offices above them, they are not authorities to whom other can appeal. This puts the Titled Herald in a position of some power and influence, although those given to temptation and corruption are usually weeded out by then, and even Titled Heralds are subject to the appraisal of their peers and superiors. | When one of the Heraldic Offices is vacated - whether by death or promotion - the High Heralds look to the apprentices of that office, and choose the best of them to assume the responsibilities of the office. This office comes with a coat of arms, a physical token of that office, and a title. As far as the local authorities and legal offices are concerned, the local Titled Herald is the final authority in all matters involving the heralds. While there are offices above them, they are not authorities to whom other can appeal. This puts the Titled Herald in a position of some power and influence, although those given to temptation and corruption are usually weeded out by then, and even Titled Heralds are subject to the appraisal of their peers and superiors. | ||
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| − | | [[Image: | + | | [[Image:Rusella-varandal.jpg|left|150px]]|| '''Rusella Varandal'''<br>''Falconfree (Rank x) • 68 years''<br>Rusella has held the title of Falconfree for over forty years now, and there is arguably no person in Waterdeep with deeper connections to its established power structures or deeper knowledge of its history, from a practical standpoint. Rusella has trained a score or more Heralds in her time, several of whom have gone on to hold Titled Herald positions themselves. Ten years ago, she was offered a role as a High Herald, but demurred, saying that if they'd offered it to her before her fifties, she might have done so happily. |
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The Falconfree Mantle is a mantle of brilliant Waterdhavian blue emblazoned with the arms of Falconfree. Only a Herald properly invested with the title of Falconfree by the High Heralds can actually attune the cloak. Its wearer gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while he wears it, as well as advantage on Charisma checks when dealing with others in an official Herald's capacity. The wearer may also grip the edges of the cloak with both hands and raise the feather-edged cloak to either side of them and fly with a speed of 50 feet. If the wearer fails to grip the cloak's edges while in flight, they lose this flying speed. | The Falconfree Mantle is a mantle of brilliant Waterdhavian blue emblazoned with the arms of Falconfree. Only a Herald properly invested with the title of Falconfree by the High Heralds can actually attune the cloak. Its wearer gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while he wears it, as well as advantage on Charisma checks when dealing with others in an official Herald's capacity. The wearer may also grip the edges of the cloak with both hands and raise the feather-edged cloak to either side of them and fly with a speed of 50 feet. If the wearer fails to grip the cloak's edges while in flight, they lose this flying speed. | ||
===Previous Holders of Office=== | ===Previous Holders of Office=== | ||
| − | * '''Arkandor Ortrast:''' ''1305 DR - 1352 DR''. The previous Falconfree served the Heralds and the city of Waterdeep with honor and distinction for almost fifty years before his death of a heart attack in the middle of a magistrate's court. | + | * '''Arkandor Ortrast:''' ''1305 DR - 1352 DR''. The previous Falconfree served the Heralds and the city of Waterdeep with honor and distinction for almost fifty years before his death of a heart attack in the middle of a magistrate's court. |
* '''[[1354 DR Herald of Waterdeep|Elranmyr Wands]]:''' ''1353 DR - 1379 DR''. | * '''[[1354 DR Herald of Waterdeep|Elranmyr Wands]]:''' ''1353 DR - 1379 DR''. | ||
==Apprentices of Falconfree== | ==Apprentices of Falconfree== | ||
The following are Falconfree's current apprentices as heralds. | The following are Falconfree's current apprentices as heralds. | ||
| − | * ''' | + | * '''[[Psalm Melshimber]]:''' A surprising choice for apprentice not because he is a tiefling, but because he is a noble. Rusella has often had troubled relationships with the Houses, many of whom wished to play fast and loose with lineage and heraldry claims, which she was utterly unwilling to countenance. Rusella seems to delight in Psalm's personality, but if he is here, it is because she sees tremendous potential in the young Melshimber. |
| + | * '''Verona Torma:''' Nearing the end of her apprenticeship, Verona is the daughter of sailors and knows the seas as well as anyone in her family. | ||
| + | * '''Paeral Builaeymé:''' x | ||
==Known Informants of Falconfree== | ==Known Informants of Falconfree== | ||
The following are known informants of Falconfree and his apprentices. | The following are known informants of Falconfree and his apprentices. | ||
* x | * x | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 22 January 2019
Falconfree
Titled Office of the Heralds of Faerûn
When one of the Heraldic Offices is vacated - whether by death or promotion - the High Heralds look to the apprentices of that office, and choose the best of them to assume the responsibilities of the office. This office comes with a coat of arms, a physical token of that office, and a title. As far as the local authorities and legal offices are concerned, the local Titled Herald is the final authority in all matters involving the heralds. While there are offices above them, they are not authorities to whom other can appeal. This puts the Titled Herald in a position of some power and influence, although those given to temptation and corruption are usually weeded out by then, and even Titled Heralds are subject to the appraisal of their peers and superiors.
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Rusella Varandal Falconfree (Rank x) • 68 years Rusella has held the title of Falconfree for over forty years now, and there is arguably no person in Waterdeep with deeper connections to its established power structures or deeper knowledge of its history, from a practical standpoint. Rusella has trained a score or more Heralds in her time, several of whom have gone on to hold Titled Herald positions themselves. Ten years ago, she was offered a role as a High Herald, but demurred, saying that if they'd offered it to her before her fifties, she might have done so happily. |
Benefits
Falconfree is invested with one of the Heraldic Titled Offices of the Heralds, becoming the chief herald of Waterdeep and its environs. In addition to the various rights and responsibilities, the registration of heraldry and the largess of the Lords of Waterdeep ensures that the Herald is capable of supporting himself in a Comfortable Lifestyle at no cost to him. He is also given use of the Falconfree Mantle as his symbol of office.
Falconfree Mantle
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement)
The Falconfree Mantle is a mantle of brilliant Waterdhavian blue emblazoned with the arms of Falconfree. Only a Herald properly invested with the title of Falconfree by the High Heralds can actually attune the cloak. Its wearer gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while he wears it, as well as advantage on Charisma checks when dealing with others in an official Herald's capacity. The wearer may also grip the edges of the cloak with both hands and raise the feather-edged cloak to either side of them and fly with a speed of 50 feet. If the wearer fails to grip the cloak's edges while in flight, they lose this flying speed.
Previous Holders of Office
- Arkandor Ortrast: 1305 DR - 1352 DR. The previous Falconfree served the Heralds and the city of Waterdeep with honor and distinction for almost fifty years before his death of a heart attack in the middle of a magistrate's court.
- Elranmyr Wands: 1353 DR - 1379 DR.
Apprentices of Falconfree
The following are Falconfree's current apprentices as heralds.
- Psalm Melshimber: A surprising choice for apprentice not because he is a tiefling, but because he is a noble. Rusella has often had troubled relationships with the Houses, many of whom wished to play fast and loose with lineage and heraldry claims, which she was utterly unwilling to countenance. Rusella seems to delight in Psalm's personality, but if he is here, it is because she sees tremendous potential in the young Melshimber.
- Verona Torma: Nearing the end of her apprenticeship, Verona is the daughter of sailors and knows the seas as well as anyone in her family.
- Paeral Builaeymé: x
Known Informants of Falconfree
The following are known informants of Falconfree and his apprentices.
- x
