Practices & Restrictions
- Employing practising arcanists
- Restricting access
- Preserving and teaching magical knowledge
The Penteveral
Arcane InstitutionActive
A restricted arcane school or institution in Dol-Makjar where Murray works and magical lore is preserved.
Faction profile
Overview
The Penteveral is an arcane institution in or around Dol-Makjar. Murray Mag’Nesson works there, Davrasi Gaunt is not permitted inside, and Occtis recalls reading there about the Stone of Nightsong. Immediately before his death, Thjazi urgently tells Halandil to help Murray and the Penteveral, implying an unresolved danger or responsibility connected to the institution.
Purpose and access
Purpose, Research & Practice
People within the organisation
Staff, Members & Affiliates
Members & Representatives
1Former Members & Veterans
1Affiliates & Other Connections
1Present campaign state
Where They Stand
Current Activities
- Employing Murray Mag’Nesson
- Maintaining restricted arcane records
Campaign and historical record
Major Events
Unresolved questions
Connected Mysteries
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
5Evidence Ledger
Statements are labelled by how the transcript establishes them, so direct depiction, testimony, belief and disputed accounts remain distinct.
3 Confirmed2 Reported
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.
Source
Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives · Murray Mag’Nesson
Murray Mag’Nesson works at the Penteveral.
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Davrasi Gaunt is not permitted inside the Penteveral.
Source
Murray reveals that she works at the Penteveral and that Davrasi is not allowed inside.
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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
Source-linked campaign appearances
Key Scenes
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Campaign 4
5 scenesEpisode 1
18
Investigation Breakthrough
02:47:32–02:58:55The Crow Keepers’ Attack
Referenced onlyKattigan reconstructs the attack upon Thimble’s hideout and finds evidence pointing towards the Crow Keepers. Seven masked attackers entered expecting a fight, three were killed, and the survivors removed the bodies and stole the Stone of Nightsong.
22
Character Arrival
03:44:01–03:50:39Murray Mag’Nesson Arrives
Directly representedThe 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.
The Fang HomeRepresented by Murray Mag’NessonMurray works at the Penteveral.
1 related moment
23
Funeral Violation
03:50:39–04:00:54Violation of the Farramh
Directly representedJulien 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.
The Fang HomeRepresented by Murray Mag’NessonMurray works at the Penteveral.
25
Ominous Arrival
04:05:31–04:19:25Vaelus, Sister of Sylandri
Directly representedAn 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.
The Fang HomeRepresented by Murray Mag’NessonMurray works at the Penteveral.
1 related moment
26
Lore Revelation And Cliffhanger
04:19:25–04:27:02The Stone and the Silver Box
Directly representedBolaire 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.
The Fang HomeRepresented by Murray Mag’NessonMurray works at the Penteveral.