🦅 The Redcloaks

An elite order of soldiers under the direct command of Lord Signmonder. Known for both intimidation and protection, their identities are carefully hidden behind their cloaks and discipline.

Known Facts

• Highly disciplined, well-armed, and fiercely loyal to Signmonder.
• Serve as both personal guard to Signmonder and enforcers of the Crown’s will.
• Their anonymity is a deliberate strategy — their faces are concealed, and their names rarely spoken.
• Only one Redcloak, Gregory, is publicly known and identified.
• Present at major political and ceremonial events, including the King’s funeral (armor covered in ash as a mourning rite).
• Accompanied Signmonder to the Haunted Manor in Session 8, leaving behind magic items after their departure.

Role in the Story

• Appear alongside Signmonder whenever he meets the party, reinforcing his authority and protection.
• Act as visible symbols of Crown and military power in Onadbyr.
• Their presence signals the seriousness of Signmonder’s requests and the potential danger of defying the Crown.

Relationships

• Lord Signmonder – Direct commander; their loyalty lies with him above all.
• The Crown of Aglarion – Serve as protectors and enforcers of the royal family’s will.
• The Party – Interacted with the group under Signmonder’s orders; relationship one of wary respect.

Session Appearances

• Session 1 – Introduced as Signmonder’s elite guard, their anonymity emphasized.
• Session 5 – Seen at the King’s funeral, covering their armor in ash in mourning.
• Session 8 – Accompanied Signmonder to the Haunted Manor; departed leaving magical items behind.