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The '''Seekers of the Arcane''', commonly called simply the '''Seekers''', are a loose organization of treasure hunters, scholars, and explorers, with lodges throughout the [[Flanaess]] and beyond. They scour the world for artifacts, magic, and treasure, prominent among these is the [['''Throne of the Gods''']]. Though often described as unscrupulous and self-centered, some Seekers claim high-minded goals.  
The '''Seekers of the Arcane''', commonly called simply the '''Seekers''', are a loose organization of treasure hunters, scholars, and explorers, with lodges throughout the [[Flanaess]] and beyond. They scour the world for artifacts, magic, and treasure, prominent among these is the '''Throne of the Gods'''. Though often described as unscrupulous and self-centered, some Seekers claim high-minded goals.  


==History==
==History==
The Seekers were founded in the early fourth century [[Common Year|CY]] by [[Jonus Marius]], who gathered together the royal explorers and surveyors who had served the [[Great Kingdom]] during its expansionist phase. As the kingdom's expansion declined, so did the [[Great Kingdom|Throne of the Sun's ]] need for such specialists. Marius gave these individuals a purpose, suggesting they could explore (and plunder) the treasures of the Flanaess together. Though Marius and his comrades lacked the creativity of the [[Company of Seven]], they made up for it by pooling their resources and research, occasionally even reproducing the efforts of others.
The Seekers were founded in the early fourth century [[Common Year|CY]] by [[Jonus Marius]], who gathered together the royal explorers and surveyors who had served the [[Great Kingdom]] during its expansionist phase. As the kingdom's expansion declined, so did the [[Great Kingdom|Throne of the Sun's ]] need for such specialists. Marius gave these individuals a purpose, suggesting they could explore (and plunder) the treasures of the Flanaess together. Though Marius and his comrades lacked the creativity of the [[Company of Seven]], they made up for it by pooling their resources and research, occasionally reproducing the efforts of others.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
The Seekers have been a foil to the [[Silent Ones]] of [[Keoland]] for two centuries now, often contending for the same items. The Silent Ones strive to keep certain things undisturbed and hidden from the world at large, while the Seekers share a more egalitarian view.  
The Seekers have acted as a foil to the [[Silent Ones]] of [[Keoland]] for two centuries now, often contending for the same items. The Silent Ones strive to keep certain things undisturbed and hidden from the world at large, while the Seekers share a more egalitarian view.  


As they have begun exploring the southern seas and jungles of the [[Amedio]] coast, the Seekers have attracted the emnity of the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]], who share their interest in ancient secrets and ruined tombs.
As they have begun exploring the southern seas and the jungles along the [[Amedio]] coast, the Seekers have attracted the emnity of the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]], who share their interest in ancient secrets and ruined tombs.


Some Seekers share sympathies with the [[Skeptics]] of [[Nellix]].
Some Seekers share sympathies with the [[Skeptics]] of [[Nellix]].


==Headquarters==
==Headquarters==
Lodges or clubhouses owned by the Seekers are often secret, disguised as mundane establishments such as drinking houses, cartography businesses, or social clubs. They can be found in such widely separated cities as [[Gradsul]], the [[Free City of Greyhawk]], [[Irongate]], [[Rel Astra]], and [[Sasserine]]. In Nellix, the Seekers meet with the Skeptics in the home of one [[Quintus Marius]] of [[Seltaren]] (a descendant of Jonus Marius).  
Lodges, or clubhouses, owned by the Seekers are mostly secret and often disguised as more mundane establishments, such as drinking houses, cartography businesses, or social clubs. They can be found in such widely separated cities as [[Gradsul]], the [[Free City of Greyhawk]], [[Irongate]], [[Rel Astra]], and [[Sasserine]]. In Nellix, the Seekers meet with the Skeptics in the home of one [[Quintus Marius]] of [[Seltaren]] (a descendant of Jonus Marius).  


==Prominent Seekers==
==Prominent Seekers==

Revision as of 07:22, 24 August 2009

Template:Greyhawk Organization The Seekers of the Arcane, commonly called simply the Seekers, are a loose organization of treasure hunters, scholars, and explorers, with lodges throughout the Flanaess and beyond. They scour the world for artifacts, magic, and treasure, prominent among these is the Throne of the Gods. Though often described as unscrupulous and self-centered, some Seekers claim high-minded goals.

History

The Seekers were founded in the early fourth century CY by Jonus Marius, who gathered together the royal explorers and surveyors who had served the Great Kingdom during its expansionist phase. As the kingdom's expansion declined, so did the Throne of the Sun's need for such specialists. Marius gave these individuals a purpose, suggesting they could explore (and plunder) the treasures of the Flanaess together. Though Marius and his comrades lacked the creativity of the Company of Seven, they made up for it by pooling their resources and research, occasionally reproducing the efforts of others.

Relationships

The Seekers have acted as a foil to the Silent Ones of Keoland for two centuries now, often contending for the same items. The Silent Ones strive to keep certain things undisturbed and hidden from the world at large, while the Seekers share a more egalitarian view.

As they have begun exploring the southern seas and the jungles along the Amedio coast, the Seekers have attracted the emnity of the Scarlet Brotherhood, who share their interest in ancient secrets and ruined tombs.

Some Seekers share sympathies with the Skeptics of Nellix.

Headquarters

Lodges, or clubhouses, owned by the Seekers are mostly secret and often disguised as more mundane establishments, such as drinking houses, cartography businesses, or social clubs. They can be found in such widely separated cities as Gradsul, the Free City of Greyhawk, Irongate, Rel Astra, and Sasserine. In Nellix, the Seekers meet with the Skeptics in the home of one Quintus Marius of Seltaren (a descendant of Jonus Marius).

Prominent Seekers

Known Seekers include Lashton of Grayhill, Tibarian Matreyus of Gradsul, the former Seer of Urnst, Baron Malweig of Dilwych, Khellek of Greyhawk, Ulavant (presumably of Greyhawk, deceased), the renegade Eli Tomorast, and a deceased magician named Zatar, who once found The Throne of the Gods.

Bibliography

  • Stewart, Todd, and the Paizo Staff. "1d20 Villains." Dragon #359. Bellevue, WA: Paizo, 2007.
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