The Penteveral
Murray works at an arcane institution called the Penteveral. Access appears to be restricted, as Davrasi Gaunt is not permitted inside.
Overview
Introduction
Murray Mag’Nesson is a dwarven arcanist who works at the Penteveral. She has long auburn hair, a broad flat-brimmed hat and a brightly coloured sleeveless duster made from rich fabric. Her carefully maintained appearance includes a braided strip of facial hair, polished nails, an index fingernail shaped like a quill and three gemstone replacement teeth. Murray arrives late to Thjazi’s Farramh carrying cranberry rolls and a bottle of his favourite Yahrgraz.
Revealed history
Known History
Magical Underworld Contacts
Murray is familiar with several members of the magical underworld who had recently associated with Thjazi, including Tashmara Cobblegrave, Uncle Emerald and Davrasi Gaunt.
An Associate of Thjazi Fang
Murray knew Thjazi well enough to recognise Yahrgraz as his favourite drink and was part of the magical social circle surrounding him during the final years of his life.
Story progression
Character Journey
Major events shaping Murray Mag’Nesson.
The Farramh of Thjazi Fang
Thjazi’s family and community gathered at the Fang home for an orcish Farramh beginning on the day of his death.
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- A Farramh begins on the day of death or as soon afterwards as possible.
- The deceased is placed for viewing so family and community can gather.
- Shadia prepared the Fang home before the body arrived.
- Azune carried Thjazi inside and placed him for viewing.
- The body was covered with a white Candescent funerary sheet before the family arranged their own rites and offerings.
- Loza performed an Old Path farewell beside the body.
- Guests brought food, flowers, liquor, coins, jewellery and personal treasures.
- The gathering included family, veterans, arcanists, occultists, nobles and criminal associates.
- Thjazi’s scimitar was returned to Halandil during the ceremony.
- Representatives of House Halovar and the Candescent Creed entered despite hostility from the household and neighbourhood.
- Aranessa mourned her estranged husband and confronted House Halovar’s claims.
- Vaelus arrived seeking the Stone of Nightsong and was persuaded to respect the grieving family.
- The ceremony remained underway when Episode 1 ended.
Personal connections
Relationships
Bonds, loyalties and conflicts as they develop across the campaign.
Magical Associates
ProfessionalYour role: Friend And Magical AssociateDeceased Counterpart
Murray was part of Thjazi’s recent magical circle and knew personal details such as his favourite drink.
Latest development · Episode 1Murray Comes to the Farramh
View full relationship evidence →Murray attends Thjazi’s Farramh with cranberry rolls and a bottle of Yahrgraz, which she knows was his favourite drink.
Employee of the Penteveral
OrganisationalYour role: Employee And ArcanistActive
Murray works at the restricted arcane institution known as the Penteveral.
Latest development · Episode 1Murray Reveals Where She Works
View full relationship evidence →Murray tells Davrasi that she works at the Penteveral, although he is not permitted inside.
Occult Business Contacts
ProfessionalYour role: Client And Business ContactActive
Murray and Davrasi conduct business involving unusual magical or occult materials.
Latest development · Episode 1A Collection of Skulls
View full relationship evidence →Davrasi asks whether Murray still needs a collection of skulls. They postpone the discussion and arrange to meet later at The Faye.
Unanswered questions
Mysteries
Open and resolved questions connected to Murray Mag’Nesson.
Why Did Thjazi Warn Halandil About the Penteveral?
What threatens Murray or the Penteveral, and what help did Thjazi expect Halandil to provide?
Immediately before his death, Thjazi urgently orders Halandil to help Murray and the Penteveral, without explaining the danger or task.
Latest developmentMurray Is Confirmed to Work at the Penteveral
Murray later confirms that she works at the Penteveral and that Davrasi is not permitted inside, but no one discusses Thjazi’s warning.
Transcript-backed claims
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Transcript-backed statements concerning Murray Mag’Nesson, with testimony and uncertain claims kept distinct from direct depiction.
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Murray Mag’Nesson arrives late and dishevelled by the rain, bringing cranberry rolls and a bottle of Yahrgraz for Thjazi’s Farramh.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Murray Arrives in the Rain
Murray Mag’Nesson is a dwarven woman.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Murray Mag’Nesson
Murray is introduced as a dwarven woman with long auburn hair, a broad flat-brimmed hat and a colourful sleeveless duster. She uses wizard magic to restore her rain-soaked appearance.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Murray Mag’Nesson
Murray has carefully braided facial hair, shining nails and an index fingernail shaped like the nib of an ink pen or quill.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · A Quill at Her Fingertip
During the final period of his life, Thjazi associated with numerous practising arcanists and members of Dol-Makjar’s magical underworld.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Thjazi’s Magical Underworld
Murray recognises many practising arcanists at the Farramh as members of the magical underworld with whom Thjazi had recently associated.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Thjazi’s Magical Underworld
Tashmara Cobblegrave catches Murray’s eye from among the gathered arcanists and greets her.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Tashmara Cobblegrave
A tiny gnome called Uncle Emerald greets Murray from beneath a crooked top hat and offers his condolences.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Uncle Emerald
Three missing teeth on the right side of Murray’s mouth have been replaced with gemstones resembling ruby, clear quartz and purple quartz.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Gemstone Teeth
Davrasi Gaunt asks Murray whether she still requires a collection of skulls.
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Davrasi Gaunt approaches Murray, offers condolences and asks whether she still requires a collection of skulls.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Davrasi Gaunt
Murray Mag’Nesson works at the Penteveral.
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Davrasi Gaunt is not permitted inside the Penteveral.
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Murray reveals that she works at the Penteveral and that Davrasi is not allowed inside.
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Murray sometimes drinks wine at a Dol-Makjar dive bar called The Faye and uses it as a meeting place.
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Murray gives Davrasi the address of The Faye, a dive bar where she sometimes drinks wine, so they can continue their discussion later.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · A Meeting at The Faye
Halandil formally welcomes Murray and tells her that her presence honours the Fang family.
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Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Halandil Welcomes Murray
Yahrgraz was Thjazi Fang’s favourite drink.
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Murray explains that she brought Yahrgraz because she knew it was Thjazi’s favourite drink, and Halandil confirms it.
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While Murray’s arrival distracts the mourners, Julien separates from the gathering and approaches Thjazi’s body.
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Violation of the Farramh · Julien Approaches Thjazi Unnoticed
Halandil explains that he grew up in the Rookery but not in the current Fang home. Thjazi lived with their father and Thjazi’s mother near the neighbourhood’s edge.
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As Thaisha and Julien step outside, Murray notices the cold-iron nail above the entrance glow faintly orange and recognises it as protection against demons and fairies.
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Violation of the Farramh · The Cold-Iron Nail Glows
Murray says that some mourners may be able to help Vaelus but asks her to lower the hostility in front of the grieving family.
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Vaelus, Sister of Sylandri · Murray Calms the Confrontation
Vaelus apologises and says that during her long years in the mortal world she has forgotten what grieving is like.
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Bolaire demands to know why Vaelus is damaging her chances of recovering the Stone. Vaelus responds that Bolaire allowed her into Dol-Makjar.
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Bolaire recalls that the Stone was created so elves killed through accident or injury could reach Sylandri’s Garden of the Spirit without suffering during the journey.
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The Stone and the Silver Box · The Purpose of the Stone of Nightsong
Vaelus asks where the little fairy companion who travelled with Thjazi can be found. Murray and Bolaire realise that she means Thimble.
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The Stone and the Silver Box · Vaelus Asks for Thimble
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Campaign 4, Episode 1
5 scenesEpisode 1
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Execution
The Execution of Thjazi Fang
11:40–18:467 min 6 sec
Thjazi Fang is publicly condemned beneath the Guardian Wall. After sharing a final connection with Halandil and issuing several urgent instructions, he delivers a defiant final statement and is hanged.
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Character Arrival
Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives
3:44:01–3:50:396 min 38 sec
The colourful dwarven arcanist Murray Mag’Nesson arrives late to Thjazi’s Farramh with cranberry rolls and Yahrgraz. Her presence reveals the magical underworld and unconventional associates surrounding Thjazi during the final years of his life.
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Funeral Violation
Violation of the Farramh
3:50:39–4:00:5410 min 15 sec
Julien secretly spits upon Thjazi’s body while the mourners are distracted. As he later leaves the Fang home, Bolaire perceives that the Old Path protection surrounding Thjazi has been crossed and that a small shadow-like presence is following Julien.
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Ominous Arrival
Vaelus, Sister of Sylandri
4:05:31–4:19:2513 min 54 sec
An unnatural cold falls across the Rookery as Vaelus, an elven Sister of the fallen goddess Sylandri, arrives from the Mournvale. She accuses Thjazi of stealing the Stone of Nightsong and demands that Halandil return it.
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Lore Revelation And Cliffhanger
The Stone and the Silver Box
4:19:25–4:27:027 min 37 sec
Bolaire recalls the funerary purpose of the Stone of Nightsong while Thaisha retrieves a silver box connected to Thjazi. When Vaelus speaks Thimble’s name, the box opens and shattered black clay begins forming a mask resembling Bolaire’s.