Zalan Szoke

Zalan Szoke; The Skakd of Issia.

There are so many tales regarding Zalan Szoke that at least some of them must be true. A Skald, a warrior, and a general, he has spent decades, most of it in the most northern parts of Brevoy, carving out a name that now comes close to one of legend. He almost never leaves the country, and part of his popularity is this loyalty to his homeland. He will frequently take the Heroes to tour the Country, entertaining great crowds with his performances and tales of Issia and the strength of a unified nation.

The Crown and Zalan have long embraced each other, and that has not changed with the Crown now belonging to a different noble house. Zalan's message is perfect for the new Royal family, and over the last few years he is rumoured to have been a popular fixture of the court at New Steven.

Such a man naturally attracts an entourage, and it is not unusual for the man to have several hundred followers in his wake, keen to spread from town and countryside to extol his virtues. Whilst adding to a Zalan's image, this entourage is not always welcome due to its predeliction to scour these areas of resources.