The Peas is an adventuring party in Hazeron, formed in Gessaria. The party derived its name from the ridiculous amount of peas its members continually carried around and left behind.
Members
Current Members
Past Members
Merits
- Rescued Merin Lavelle and William from the clutches of Kreegal in the Tevari Isles
- Protected Victor's Inn from a dark entity and its army of nightlurkers
- Fixed the wild magic coming from Azmok's Tower in the town of Kinoclast
- Survived Abrax's attack on the Bandry Keep
- Delivered the Sallow Stone to Renbedar Uleshan
- Mediated between the Fangs of Noph and Todalis Sindria in the sewers beneath Madrioc
- Came in first place at the 329th Mad King's Festival
- Protected the city of Caedalir from a massive goblin attack
- Took down a party of hobgoblin raiders in the Tygarl district
- Protected an "aid caravan" on its way to Peralas
- Sealed the demigod Tarisi under Lake Faelance alongside the Darkheart
- Defeated the Bottle Demon in Hymathel and assisted in relief efforts afterwards
- Brought the Bottle Demon to Godsreach and summoned an avatar of Onyr to smite it
- Cleared the Tomb of Zelvass, but chose to leave the Sigil of Zelvass
- Fought in the Battle of the Bitterwood
- Defeated the ancient dragon Zahast the Vilespawn
- Were present at the revival of the demigod Vortek and the subsequent ascension of the Nightseeker
Noteriety
- Celebrities in the Nightspell Moors for defeating Zahast, defending Caedalir, and winning the Mad King's Festival
- Wanted by the Sanarian Tax Agency for Seamus' outstanding debt and the death of the Collector Knight Corvel
- Wanted by the Shadow Guard due to affiliations with the House Zelvass bloodline
- Famous among the people of Hymathel for taking care of the Bottle Demon
- Well known among the people of Peralas
- Decent standing with the devils of Madrioc
- Antagonistic towards the devils of Sanaris
Affiliations
Allies
- Merin Lavelle and William
- Victor the innkeeper
- The Thurimbane, along with Captain Harten and Goldtack
- Krel'la Tavesh
- The people of Kinoclast
- The Madrioc Commission along with Eitryll Windseeker
- The Fangs of Noph, Todalis Sindria, Ketrup, and Rodariost
- The Lucent Hand
- Renbedar Uleshan
- Razodon Goswin
- The city of Caedalir, along with Alue Caverdien
- Cormac McHammerface
- Many of the people of the Nevald District in Hymathel
- Father Falis and the Fectern Temple of Hymathel
- Inglis Alexandar
- Vetraxu and the devils of Madrioc
- The Circle of Merchants, primarily Sanguinity and the Warriors Guild
- Selathwin Muleyr, Kalkot Effintuff, Leidren Mefkat
- Leadbelly Balnar
- Malae
- Dragastir
Uncertain
- Yoxxel
- The Divine Branch
- Peralas
- Vortek and Yyk Sen
- The Rain Knight
- Karcius and Valx
- The Nightblight
- The Dracohest
Enemies
- The Nightseeker
- Demons
- The Devils of Sanaris along with Deowyn Centhos
- Godfrey
- The Sanarian Tax Agency
- The Shadow Guard
- Eilon Terix
- Etarus
- Mardyth (Dead)
- Zahast (Dead)
- Hjesta (Dead)
History
Founding
The Peas were mainly formed out of circumstance and convenience; the majority of the party (Phaelnah, Journey, Wander, Leadbelly, and Eugene) originally met each other when sailing to Gessaria from Atavar on the Tevari Port Town, the group accepted a contract with Kradva Ospen to keep the diplomat safe on his journey to Madrioc (see Road to Madrioc). While investigating the kidnapping of Merin Lavelle, the party rescued Seamus from a bandit ship. During their investigation of the Caustic Bandits, they found a crate full of dried peas, which Eugene and Seamus both grabbed loads of. During his escape from the Tevari Isles, Seamus filled a giant sack full of the peas. The peas became part of many things the party did, and thus, the name started to stick.
Throughout their adventures, peas are constantly used to check for traps, solve puzzles, and even fight with. Peas are also often left behind by the team, almost like a calling card, usually by Seamus.
Eugene left the group after being resurrected by the god Gulchax and becoming his champion. After defeating Tarisi he flew off into the sky, eventually going on to serve the whims of his master.
Grognock was lost by the party in the Lake Faelance Fectern Altar nearby Peralas, apparently crushed by a large boulder.
Months later, the bag of peas was still quite full. It was used to great effect in the Tomb of Zelvass to scan for traps. Wander has flirted with the idea of establishing a more inspiring group name, but so for nothing seems to have changed.