Phiarlan

From DeadGoblins

Mark of Shadow - when you miss every target while hidden or invisible, you stay hidden or invisible; Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page, Shadow Walk, and deception and scrying rituals

Race(s): Elf

Paragon Path: Phiarlan Phantasmist

Head of House: Baron Elvinor Elorrenthi d'Phiarlan

Guilds:

Entertainers and Artisans Guild - performance artists of various types

The Serpentine Table - spies

Major Locations:

The Demesne of Memory in Fairhaven, Aundair (written word)

The Demesne of Motion in Wroat, Breland (dance, gymanstics)

The Demesne of Music in Flamekeep, Thrane (music)

The Demesne of Shape in Thaliost, Thrane sculpting, painting)

The Demesne of Shadow in Sharn (illusion, puppetry, acting)

History: The Mark of Shadow developed 3200 years ago on the elves known as "phiarlans" or "spirit keepers." These elves had served as spies for the Undying Court even before the Mark of Shadow appeared. Within a few hundred years, House Vol was destroyed and the Phiarlans fled Aerenal to Khorvaire. Since then, they have served as artisans, spies, and assassins. During The Last War, House Phiarlan served every nation, but some of the families gained preferences for certain nations. The Paelion family was almost completely wiped out by the Thuranni family during the Shadow Schism. The Thurannis ended up splitting off entirely in 972 YK, forming a new House mostly of assassins, while House Phiarlan maintained its spy capabilities.