Synthan Conservatory
The Synthan Conservatory is the large steak-shaped island to the north of Shatterfall. It functions as a hunting grounds/conservatory currently guarded by plant creatures.
Zones[edit | edit source]
The island is divided into several zones, getting more dangerous the closer you get to the middle, where Kal'anthis recides.
Ring 0[edit | edit source]
Ring 0 is the outermost ring on the island. It houses what we would know as confection stands, as well as places for guests to sleep.
The outer circle has not been fully toured, but can be done if so desired.
Small look-out/look-in platforms can be spotted in various trees that allow visitors to look further inward or outward.
The dedicated guide for Ring 0 is called Aster.
Ring 1[edit | edit source]
Ring 1 holds various smaller/weaker animals and is the least dangerous of the rings containing animals. They will generally not attack by themselves.
During the first adventure [1] the players encountered Bloodhawks, Stirges and two types of enormous Frogs, but wolves and bears could also be found on this ring according to Cynpress.
Ring 2[edit | edit source]
Ring 3[edit | edit source]
Kal'anthis[edit | edit source]
Kal'anthis is the tree in the middle of the Synthan Conservatory.
It was an ordinary tree until druids started tending to its roots over 1000 cycles ago. It then grew to 100ft in height within days, and has been growing ever since.
Part of the reason for this continuous growth is some sort of orb nestled between the roots that provides it with energy and warmth. Because of this warmth, Fire Newts/Lizards have made their home between the roots.
The "ticket" that allows people to enter the conservatory do not allow for access to this area.
NPCs[edit | edit source]
The only NPCs that have so far been encountered on the island are plant creatures called Synthans (Placeholder).
They have been created by the same druids that empowered Kal'anthis to serve as Rangers that keep the population in check. Overall, the population sorts itself, but the Synthans have involved themselves on occasion.
They are currently dealing with Stirges that infect other animals.
Aster[edit | edit source]
Aster is a guide for Ring 0, the outermost ring. She led the players to the passage into Ring 1, where they met with Elder Ren.
Elder Ren[edit | edit source]
Elder Ren is the oldest of the Synthan, but even he hasn't been here since the start. He has been around for around 300 cycles. He resides at the passage from Ring 0 to Ring 1 and is the dedicated guardian of the place. He has a magical staff of which we do not yet know the powers.
The passage also functions as a museum, showing the various animals that can be found in the various rings. The Elder will gladly tell you more if you ask about them. He made the players sign in a guestbook before they could proceed, but would not allow players to browse the book to see who else had visited. He proclaimed that this was a breach of privacy and that the last visitors were over 100 cycles ago.
Cynpress[edit | edit source]
Cynpress is the guardian present at the passage from Ring 1 to Ring 2. The players have not dealt with him a lot, but he informed them that the Stirges have been problematic. Players were allowed to spend the night inside the passageway.