Exalted: Dragonblooded of Marrull Vaar

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While Marrull Vaar may be far south of The Realm and its Satrapies, this by no means it is free from the Terrestrial Exalted, who may yet prove to be friends or foes of The Circle.

Bellar
Now the sole ruler of Marrull Vaar, Bellar is seeking to consolidate her power and control of the city. What does this mean for the Circle of supposed Anathema who helped her secure that control in the first place?

The Broken Talon
The Broken Talon are a mercenary group of Outcaste Dragonblooded, who have travelled the length and breadth of the Southeast coast and into the interior of the Southern Desert. The Circle were searching for The Treasure of Fang Zan when their paths crossed that of The Broken Talon, who were also abroad in the swamps on business they chose not to disclose. The second part of their business was revealed at the end of the adventure, as they arrived at the aftermath of the Circle's battle with Fang Zan to retrieve the villagers the pirate lord had been transporting to a life of slavery in Anaathalay, and in exchange for a third of the treasure treated the mortally injured Hephastia and returned the villagers to their homes.

The first part of The Broken Talon's business, meanwhile, had been to seek out a Hearth led by an old war-comrade of their leader Laughing Blade, who were rumoured to be in the area. Delighted to encounter one another, the two groups decided to join forces and settle down to a life of semi-retirement in the Southwest after concluding their business. But a lengthy holiday tour of Zhaojun, The Caul and An Teng may have to wait as a lucrative contract for the whole group in Marrull Vaar proves too tempting to pass up.

Laughing Blade
A former Legionnaire, Laughing Blade is athletically built and lightly armed, with pale skin, blonde hair in a ponytail and a graceful, duellist's stance. An old friend of Steel-like-Silk, with whom she forms the central "power couple" of the combined Hearth. In conversation with Daxi, Granite Phoenix mentioned that Laughing Blade was doing some form of consultation with the city guard of Marrull Vaar.

Iron Face
A taciturn and stoic woman dressed in jade armour and carrying a pillar-like club wrought in jade. Despite her sombre mood commands a great deal of respect from her peers and has been known to act as the group's representative when Laughing Blade is unavailable.

Grey Ocean
Some form of sorcerer that can summon giant flowers that can be sailed as boats, which he sails with a mortal crew of 8 sailors, Grey Ocean is a weatherbeaten-looking man with shaggy brown hair and beard.

Oak Heart
A bald, youthful man dressed in simple drab robes, Oak-Heart was one of the people training in the compound when Daxi came for a duel, and while he didn't speak at first he soon got into the spirit and cheered on both competitors. During the encounter with the Circle while they pursued Fan Zang he appeared to be acting as the Broken Talon's scout.

The Hearth of the Jade Cliffs
The Hearth of the Jade Cliffs, a group of warriors who swore a sacred bond of love and comradeship at the Jade Cliffs in the southern Firepeak Mountains, are led by Steel-like-Silk, an old war comrade of Laughing Blade. Now this closely-knit group of more than comrades has welcomed The Broken Talon into their group and are looking forward to the prospect of spending a lot more time together in their new role in Marrull Vaar.

Steel-like-Silk
A congenial man of noble bearing and attire, Steel-like-Silk is a former military surgeon of considerable skill, even if his patients complain that his skin is cool to the touch no matter how warm his surroundings. Having served in the field with Laughing Blade while she was in the Legion, it is their reuniting that has led to the two Hearths combining.

Spear of Starmetal
A warrior with tattoos on their face and arms, with their hair shaved on one side and braided on the other, Spear of Starmetal smells faintly of burning incense and speaks with a Pelith accent. They seem excitable and enjoy watching a fight, happy to egg on whoever is putting on the best show, though it remains to be seen how they themselves fight.

Granite Phoenix
A cool-tempered woman with a dry disposition, Granite Phoenix has dark tan skin and wears light armour, and can summon a two-handed hammer from the ground that she wields with skill. Her resting posture is as still and poised as a statue, and she moves with an uncanny precision. In conversation with Daxi after their duel expressed an interest in the pursuit of justice, and spoke with distain of the Goisagi.

Last Prince of the Tomb
A man with pale skin and dark hair that drifts gently as if in a breeze. Enjoys being out and about conducting business, dresses simply and speaks openly. Originally hails from Nahar, a kingdom in the mountains facing the Great Desert that was destroyed by the Realm, and as such bears no love for the Realm and regards those who do coldly.

River-Owl's Flute
A gentle woman with lavender coloured hair and dark brown skin that is textured in places like tree bark. Is quite friendly, if a little timid and is very well-liked by her fellow Dragonbloods. An avid gardener and botanist with some interest in the swamplands of the Wreckers Coast.