Elder Akadona

Summary

Elder Akadona is a wanderborne orc who serves as one of the leading voices in Okros's council of speakers. She has guided the settlement throuFgh numerous crises over the years and now faces perhaps her greatest challenge—the disappearance of Huntmaster Evrados and his hunting band, and the terrifying screams that echo from the swamps beyond the walls.

Akadona is the one who gathers the party and requests they investigate the fate of the huntmaster and his crew.

Motivations

• Protect the people of Okros from threats both known and unknown
• Discover the truth about what happened to Evrados and his hunters
• Maintain order and prevent panic within the settlement
• Understand what the Shalk Chasm has uncovered and whether it poses a threat to Okros

Relationships

• Huntmaster Evrados: A trusted ally whose loss has shaken her deeply
• Village speakers: Works alongside other leaders in Okros, though recent events have caused heated debates
• The Enduring of Okros: Respected elder who has earned the community's trust through years of service
• The Celsian Athenaeum: Has considered reaching out to the scholars of Amber Reach for aid

Physical Description

A wanderborne orc bearing the marks of a life spent traveling before settling in Okros. Her eyes carry the weight of difficult decisions, and her bearing commands respect despite her age.

Plot Hooks

• What resources or information can Akadona provide to aid the investigation?
• How will she react if the party discovers Evrados cannot be saved?
• What secrets about Okros's founding or the Shalk Chasm might she know?
• Could her wanderborne past provide connections to other settlements?