The Protectors of the People

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"Make sure your neighbor's plate is full, and yours will never be empty" - Founding motto of the PotP

The Protectors of the People

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Affiliations	affiliation
Member Count:	48
Dragons Slain:	8

The Protectors of the People was an organization of adventures and those who look to better their communities through defeating threats to the people and through their many charity works.

They were founded in 825 PR.

History

The waterfall hideout of the PotP

Origins

The Protectors of the People were founded by Guildmaster Brenna in an effort to bolster the people of Isonhound through the guild's charitable works.

The guild was founded to take down what they deemed "Dragons", which were not literal Dragons, but rather the rich and powerful in the era who were hoarding their wealth and abusing their power, rather than lend their aid to the people who were in a dire time of need thanks to The War of Many Names.

Early members included Belle and Archie, the latter of which would convince the heroes of the Greedy Green to investigate and join forces with the PotP. Outside of these courted heroes, the PotP was primarily made up off small grass-roots changemakers, who laid low and sowed revolutionary action through whispers and suggestions, not sword and shield.

The group found their headquarters in a hidden waterfall on the outskirts of the central mountains of Isonhound, where they were guarded not just by the water's edge, but by a treant named "O'key".

During these early grassroots days, the Protectors did not take too many agressive actions, but often times delivered goods to people in need, which got messy quickly when a set of Hags known as The Mothers realized they could abuse this to deliver their cursed baked goods all over Isonhound.

When some of the couriers discovered the food was cursed, it led to more complications, and the leader Brenna began to sow a small distrust for heroes and donors alike, fearing that their violent and vengeful ways was poisoning the good institution of the Protectors.

One of their more notable actions involved blackmailing the mayor of Synàra (Ó Donnchú) which let them operate a little more freely in central Isonhound.

The Store of Good Will

Welcome to the Protector’s of the People “Store Of Good Will” located in Seglock. Here you will find used items that have been donated. Spending money on these items will also accrue benefits for people in the region (see chart below). The more each individual spends the more individual villages in rural areas will benefit.

At one point, the PotP opened up a small shop in Seglock to help the heroes of the Greedy Green by selling donated and cheap items to fundraise and support the needy.

The Siege

Because the Protectors had kidnapped and weaponized the blood of a Drakkoth in their early days, they became the target of a revenge siege. In Shivicity of 825 PR, the siege leads to the near death of O'key and the death of Frank and Archie, among countless other volunteers with the group. This lead the leader Brenna to enter her own state of vengeance, and as a result, leadership was passed along to a new set of recent and passionate recruits.

Archie would later be resurrected by Linden Rue to continue helping out, but the damage to the institution was done, and big changes were on the horizon.

Second Generation

Eventually, Pot'tu Kobb joined the guild, elevating it to new and previously unforeseen heights. Pot'tu recognized the injustices within Isonhound and knew action was necessary. He gathered individuals from far and wide to join the organization—those of great strength, power, and character. After Brenna stepped down as guildmaster, the council of nine was formed, with each council member leading a separate sect of the guild. The Protectors of the People became one of the foremost orders within Isonhound, composed of some of the strongest and most courageous individuals in the land. The guild expanded beyond its charitable works and stood as a shining symbol against tyranny and suffering, ready to face any who would impose such evils upon the people, lest they incur the might of the PotP.

Mission Statement

The PotP's bounty board, consisting of bounties on dragons and oligarchs alike.

As the Protectors of the People we strive to protect the citizens of Isonhound and beyond from danger in all its forms, from mighty dragons, to despot nobility, and even to debilitating poverty. To join the guild is a promise of service to the people of Isonhound to protect and serve as long as you draw breath.

Tenets of the PotP

• The People of Isonhound must be put before yourself
• No being is superior to another in spirit or identity
• Treat your fellow guildmembers with honor and respect
• You will stand up to tyranny and despair in all its forms

Organization

The Protectors of the People is organized into Nine separate sects, each with their own purpose and goals. Each sect is led by a member of the Protectors of the People's leading council.

The Claws

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• Council Seat: Hugo Clarion
• Mission Statement: The job of The Claw is to handle the wet work for the Protectors of the People. We keep our blades sharp and our minds sharper in order to defend the innocents from those who would seek to cause them harm. We must be willing to do whatever needs to be done in order to keep the land safe and free.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Organizing the raid on the lair of The Dread Flame in association with The Band of the Iron Hawk
  • Investigating and slaying those on the PotP Threat List
• Additional Members:
  • Melkin - An older Half-Elf arcane fighter trying to make up for the sins of his past.
  • Drugar - A young Dwarven barbarian pit fighter who wishes to give back to his community.
  • Sizzle - A strange Kenku rogue who wishes to take down the establishment. (Deceased)
  • Eladia - A Triton Cleric of Twilight of former nobility who escaped the oppression of her underwater kingdom and family.

The Eyes and Ears

• Council Seat: Violet Lorinda
• Mission Statement: We are focused on gaining information relevant to the goals of the guild and the people. We spread information to gain allies with the common folk while keeping our senses shark to see who else knows about the Protectors of the People and what people are saying about it.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Gathering Information throughout the realm for current POTP endeavors.

The Heart

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• Council Seat: Drang
• Mission Statement: We represent the steadfast moral compass of the guild, and the needs of the common people. The Heart will help resolve internal issues within the guild and with the other guild sects.
• Current Endeavors:

The Hoard

• Council Seat: Markoth Dawnborn
• Mission Statement: The Hoard of the People will gather and track equipment that all members of the POTP can use to further the the cause. It is also the job of the Hoard to track the amount of money the guild possesses and to plan future projects, as well as make sure the guild's monthly fee's are paid off.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Maintaining PotP Storage and transfer of goods.

The Mind

• Council Seat: Vessel
• Mission Statement: The Mind of the People is the research and development department for the Protectors of the People. We maintain the records of the guild to support, guide and enable further learning and knowledge both within and without the members of the PotP. In addition. The Mid works to further projects with the end goal of removing the 'necessity' of leadership.
• Current Endeavors:

The Mouth

• Council Seat: Feyjin Eldarhearth
• Mission Statement: As the Mouth, we listen and make reports on the public's opinion of the PotP, as well as recruiting new members. We also help maintain relations with other guilds - as a strong bond makes for a sturdy defence should trouble come knocking. As a side objective, the Mouth is also here for guidance and counseling to other members and is equipped to provide medical assistance for both Mental and Physical trauma.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Maintaining good relations with the Iron Hawks
  • Recruiting new members
  • Making sure Drang takes his meds.
  • Current meeting location of Darkness Anonymous

• Current Employees:
  • Ehlori Forgebane (She/Her): A young female dwarven knowledge cleric and historian, she keeps tabs on the goings-on within the PotP and records events and members participating in them.
  • Aedion Dirvish (He/Him): A handsome gnome artificer who mingles with the public to keep tabs on potential members and reporting on public opinion of the organization.
  • Chadwick Lucious (He/Him): A tall, buff Half-Elf Druid that is now in charge of medical wing of the Mouth. He's responsible for making sure people are up to peak performance before going out on missions.
  • Amira Wintersong (She/They): A female goliath rogue that keeps tabs on People of Interest who speak ill or spread false information about the PotP. She makes sure they stay quiet... Or else.
  • Doxx (They/Them/It): A little automaton that acts as the Mouth's messenger to other branches within the compound of the PotP. They are small but extremely charming.

The Scales

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• Council Seat: Asger Snærr
• Mission Statement: We come to the defense and protection of the people. We strive to prevent or decrease harm that may come as well as to repair the destruction caused by attacks from both man and beast. We additionally work to teach the people in the ways of medicine and healing energies.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Maintaining the PotP Armory

The Tail

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• Council Seat: Reylendor Aspenmorrow
• Mission Statement: It is our job to help clean up messes left behind by others and to lend assistance to any guild members who need help with tasks. The Tail takes on the tasks that need doing that no one else cares to rise to the occasion to do, and to make sure that the secrets of the Protectors of the People stay safe.
• Current Endeavors:
  • Investigating for Relith Tower

The Wings

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• Council Seat: Airavata
• Mission Statement: The Wings keep a dragon aloft, a way to escape, a way to move. The Wings of the People perform a service of teaching agricultural self-sufficiency. It was said “It’s hard to have corrupt leaders when you don’t need leaders” and as such, we strive to reach out and teach the people how to plow, sow, and harvest for themselves so they made feed, trade, and barter. I also dedicate the time and attention to be sure they know how to defend their field from thieves and animals.
• Current Endeavors:
• Additional Members:
  • Evelyn - Half-Elf Paladin : a worshipper of Sune, she is spending a few years on a pilgrimage to dedicate herself to public service before joining the military.
  • Rolzire - Tiefling Carpenter: he enjoys crafting and creating and taught Airavata her own carpentry skills, wanting to help after hearing about the PotP when Airavata returned home to the farm for supplies
  • Maellery - Human Farmer: she comes from a village Airavata delivered seeds and pumpkins to and wanted to return the kindness given to them
  • Evindal - Wood Elf Druid: an aimless traveler, they simply wish to be of service to anyone they come across and until the winds change, will stay with the PotP to assist with helping things grow

Notable Accomplishments

- The capture and bleeding of a Drakkoth to supply near limitless weapons against Cheshire's Goblins and other Cheshire beasts.

Notable Members

Council Members

• Airavata
• Asger Snærr
• Drang
• Hugo Clarion
• Markoth Dawnborn
• Reylendor Aspenmorrow
• Trina Aliosh
• Vessel
• Violet Lorinda

Guildmembers

• Archie
• Arlin Fiddlehead
• Feyjin
• Grandmush
• Nockdus
• Percy
• Pot'tu Kobb
• Stan Rummer
• Belle

Former Guildmembers

• Brenna (Former Guildmaster)
• Frank (Deceased)