How Did The Baron Die?
The Baron's death was suspicious to say the least. The "family curse" is apparently real, and darker than imagined. Who took the family sword and why? Why are there abandoned and hidden temples under the castle? How will James choose between honoring his promise to his love and his father's promise to the Tanglewoods? Blitherby's strange almost-Shinze braid and the strange temples under the house make him a prime suspect--but what did he do?
Jocelyn Glasserune was the late wife of Baron Hanburn, and James' mother.
Baron Hanburn Glasserune is the Baron of Balvonier. He was found deceased the second day of the festival under suspicious circumstances by his only son, James Glasserune. According to a well guarded secret family legend, they have 24 hours to bless his body with the family sword and bury him or he will turn into a vampire. Well liked in town, he was known for being generous and fair.
Blitherby is the very self-important butler of the Glasserune family. He has served them for decades, training under his father, who trained under his grandfather, and so on. The families are intertwined throughout their history. He has a bit of a superiority complex, preferring high elves to other races. Highly organized, he runs much of the day to day work in Stoneblood Manor and arranging meetings for the high council.
James Glasserune is the only son of the late Baron Hanburn Glasserune. His mother, Eriana, has been deceased for some time now. Well liked by the villagers, James is friendly and tries to be involved with daily life, though he can be seen as a bit flighty and perhaps a bit of a scoundrel for how much time he spends at the brothel and tavern. He is almost never seen drunk or otherwise not sober, even if he has a drink in his hand.
