'A wicked cycle of cataclysmic destruction and rebirth...' in the words of the Ascendant Vecna on the Infinite Continuum.
Established within the prominent sultanate city of Shariz, the Emris Adventuring guild seeks exploration into the furthest reaches of Osira. Aiming to explore what was once lost to the sands of time, and uncover the mysteries surrounding Osiras clouded history, the guild has explored The Sarranid Desert and beyond... Founded by the eccentric Headmaster Altair Emris, the guild flourished with an influx of new adventuring talent from across The Sarranid Desert, establishing strong relations to the Sarranid Sultanate in the process. The guild itself is broken into three separate adventuring schools, being the School of The Phoenix, School of The Owl, and School of The Snake, with each tailoring to the specific strengths of the adventurers which reside within it. In order to join the guild, one must undertake the Trials of The Sun, a set of three challenging quests to prove ones mettle as an adventurer.
The Sunsations were a legendary band of adventurers hailing from the Emris Adventuring Guild, with untold exploits across the far reaches of the The Sarranid Desert, The Badlands, Burned Woods, The Shadowfell, and Feywild Jungles. Exploring under the late Headmaster Altair Emris' guidance, the group aided in defeating the risen Primarchs of The Sun, crumbled the The Ebony Tower, defeated the Crimson Hand with the aid of the Ascendant Vecna, and captured Primarch Prometheus, among many other heroic achievements. Although many different heroes would join the band over the course of time, the founding members were composed of Professor Henry Endsworth, Losk the Wanderer, Kairus the Brass, May Bellsprout, Talyen, and Josu. Other notable members included Urs Salbatic, Cendis Eclipse, Obadiah Clay, Saren, Guy the Grateful, Haellae Colaerth, Simmeon, Ramiel, Galahad Wargrym, Ralex, J-A-W, Garnic Hivroth, and Jean Moncrief.
Balthazar was originally a fabled adventurer from the distant lands of Tolria who fell from grace after making a deal for power with his soul in the balance. Descending into madness in his pursuit of power, Balthazar sought to destroy the material plane in the events of the Continuum Crisis, before being killed by a band of legendary adventurers. Dragged into the infinite expanse of the terrifying Realm of Chaos, Balthazar was believed to have died long ago. Despite this, however, in recent events of the Fifth Age, Balthazar has made numerous appearances throughout the city of Shariz and Emris Adventuring Guild. Possessing adventurer Queef who killed numerous members of the Emris Adventuring Guild and defaced its memorial, the risen demon has caused chaos amongst the guilds ranks. With his true motives unclear, all are on edge as it seems the twisted demon has made a fateful return to the material plane...
Balthazar is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of many adventurers throughout the lands of Tolria and beyond. Once a renowned hero, Balthazar's fall from grace was both spectacular and terrifying. Making a deal with dark powers, he descended into madness, consumed by a lust for power that knew no bounds. In his quest to destroy the material plane, Balthazar became a legend, feared and reviled by all who knew his name. Many believed that Balthazar had died long ago, dragged down into the Realm of Chaos, never to be seen again. However, recent events have proven otherwise. Balthazar has made several appearances in the city of Shariz and the Emris Adventuring Guild, causing chaos and destruction wherever he goes. He possessed adventurer Queef, using him as a pawn in his twisted game, and has killed numerous members of the guild and defaced its memorial.
Despite his true motives being unclear, it is clear that Balthazar's return to the material plane is a harbinger of doom. His twisted power and madness threaten to plunge the world into darkness once more, and many adventurers are preparing themselves for the battle of their lives. The risen Devil's ultimate goal remains a mystery, but one thing is certain - his reappearance spells trouble for all who would stand against him.