Le Bayou a Faim

     Nieliah is the loa of romance, passion, femininity, sex, beauty, florals, and perfume. Her main colors are pink, green and white, and she loves sweet cakes, expensive liqueurs and perfumes as her gifts and offerings. She absolutely adores both men and women, and revels in every aspect of love and sexuality. Her veve is a stylized heart with a butterfly on each side. Her domains are Good, Love and Pleasure.      Somewhere to the East of Ville des Marai are hotsprings known as Nieliah's Bath. The area is incredibly difficult to find, and it's said that Nieliah guards her oasis jealously so that only those that truly yearn for love are able to find it. Those that bathe in the exceedingly pure water of the hotsprings will find their hearts and passions open wide, and will fall in love with whomever else is bathing in the springs at the time (a DC 18 Willpower check is required and can be intentionally failed; failure means that the PC/NPC has fallen deeply in love with the fi

    A very unusual Turbulent Loa , Papa Loup Blanc is usually portrayed as a huge white wolf that prowls the bayous at night under the full moon. Wolves of all kind are sacred to him. His veve looks like a full moon with four scratches upon it's face. Offerings to Papa Loup always include meat of some sort (the fresher the better) or sacrificial animals such as rabbit or otter.     Lycanthropes immediately assume their hybrid form when being ridden by Papa Loup, no matter their species. As a Turbulent Loa, his personal domains are chaos, shadow and trickery. While not actually evil in nature, this Loa loves to mess with people's minds while they are in the bayous, making them think that they're being followed and causing a constant sense of unease until he receives an offering.     Rarely, Papa Loup can be seen as a Cajun male with tanned skin, white hair and beard. He has a wild, untamed look in his eyes more often than not, and his hands end in black wolf claws. Papa Loup

     The scene unfolds in the midst of a torrential downpour, transforming the cobblestone streets of Ville des Marai into a glistening canvas. The red-haired belly dancer, unfazed by the rain, commands the attention of onlookers.      Her fiery locks cascade down her back like a waterfall of autumn hues, contrasting vividly with the muted tones of the attire surrounding her. Raindrops cling to her eyelashes, sparkling like diamonds as she bats them away, her gaze fixed on some distant rhythm.      Her belly dance attire, a mesmerizing blend of Middle Eastern and medieval flair, clings to her curves, accentuating each movement. The fabric shimmers, wet and translucent, revealing hints of intricate tattoos beneath. Rainwater trickles down her skin, tracing paths across her shoulders, arms, and hips.      As she dances, her hips sway hypnotically, drawing the crowd in. Her arms undulate like a serpent, fingers extended, beckoning all to join in the revelry. The sound of raindrops hitti

     In addition to a myriad of diseases that vex the inhabitants of Ville des Marai, one of the worst is known simply as The Rot. This horrible disease starts off simply as a red, itchy rash on the face. Slowly, over a period of 2-5 days (1d4+1), the victim's skin begins to wither and die, quickly becoming necrotic. Open, dripping wounds form on the skin after it begins to darken, and the pus that oozes from the infections is extremely dangerous (the pus can also be seen moving through the skin as if it were alive). Those suffering from The Rot smell horrible, the odor a duplicate of humanoid decay. • The Rot Type disease (contact); Save Fortitude DC 16 Onset 1d4+1 days; Frequency 1/day Effect Ability damage (1d6 Con, 1d6 Cha), possible permanent blindness or death (1 week); Cure 3 consecutive saves If the PC or NPC fails the check by more than 3 points, s/he suffers the ability damage mentioned (1d6 Con, 1d6 Cha) and goes permanently blind. If the victim fails the check by

Baron Glegali      Baron Glegali is one of the more active turbulent loa in the area and the constant thorn in the side of the houngan   Pépin Rey . Once a bokor of considerable power, he was accidentally slain by Pépin three decades ago when the two came to blows over a woman that they were both in love with. He was taken into the ranks of the turbulent loa for his immense service to them, and his spirit was reformed with his memory intact.     Falling for  Régine Villeneuve at first sight,  Baron Glegali tried to do everything he could to court the lovely creole woman. He presented her with lavish gifts, flowers, anything he could think of. It was to no avail, however, as  Régine  had fallen deeply in love with  Pépin. Baron Glegali confronted Pépin at his run-down little shanty, telling him that he wasn't good enough for  Régine and that  Pépin  should intentionally ruin their relationship so that he could step in. When  Pépin refused, Baron Glegali offered to &quo

       The voodoo priestess's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. "Tell me, Wizard Elijah, what brings you to our city? The loa whisper of a great imbalance, and I sense your presence is connected."      Wizard Elijah's bushy eyebrows furrowed, his eyes clouding with concern. "Indeed, Priestess Akua. Dark forces stir in the shadows, threatening the fragile harmony between our worlds. I seek the ancient knowledge hidden within your city's walls."      Priestess Akua's gaze narrowed. "What knowledge could possibly reside here, in this melting pot of magic and mystery?"      Elijah's voice dropped to a whisper. "The Lost Tome of the Bayou. Rumors speak of its hiding place within the city's ancient heart. Its secrets could tip the scales against the darkness."      Akua's expression turned contemplative. "I know of the tome's legend, but its location remains a mystery.

Mairabella the Mermaid        Mairabella is the leader of a pod of merfolk just off of the coast of  Ville des Marais. She is young, but well respected due to her leadership abilities, bubbly personality and beautiful appearance. She also possesses a keen tactical mind, and has managed to defend against attacks by merrow, sahuagin and even scrags (sea trolls). While she may be quite a warrior, she prefers diplomacy to combat, and her natural charisma assists her in this greatly.      Mairabella will often retrieve items from shipwrecks and trade them for supplies that can't be created underwater. Her greatest find so far is a large (6") crystal ball, and she uses this magic item to keep an eye on her territory. She keeps this item a secret, and enjoys the adulations from the rest of the merfolk for her "uncanny ability" to know where trouble can be found. She's run afoul of the infamous pirate  Captain Gnash several times, and has outsmarted him every time.     S

Annette Traver      Annette Traver is an incredibly forward thinking and enterprising woman. Raised far to the north in a small town called Sarcelles, she dreamed of one day moving to Ville des Marais and starting her own general store that focused on the needs of adventurers. Now at forty-five, Annette has done just that. The proud owner of La Torche Brûlante (The Burning Torch), Annette does something that no other merchant in the city does - she delivers her wares right to your doorstep.     Annette employs two teamsters and six guards. For a nominal fee of a single gold piece, she will have one of her drivers and two guards deliver anywhere within the confines of Ville des Marais within an hour or so of the purchase. She will even deliver goods within 10 miles of the city, utilizing one teamster and four guards, but the charge goes up to 5gp for every mile travelled (one way). She pays her delivery people and guards well, and their loyalty is unquestioned.     Several o

Louis Lapointe      Louis Lapointe was a thief, operating out of Ville des Marie. A friend of  Guarin Félix  and a member of the Sneak's Guild, he was on a burgling job when he ran afoul of one of  Papa Abélard Delacroix 's minions. Unbenounced to Louis, the home he had broken into belonged to the bokor and was a part of one of his nefarious schemes. As punishment, Papa Delacroix murdered Louis and then raised him as a zombie.     Something strange happened, however. Louis somehow managed to retain his intelligence, his identity and sense of self. Never under the control of  Papa Delacroix, Louis managed to escape into the bayou, avoiding detection thanks to his magical ring of chameleon power . Thanks to his now undead state and his ring, louis was simply able to stand still when the bokor's minions got close and was eventually able to get out of the lich's demises.     Louis now lives in the bayou southwest of  Ville des Marie, occasionally coming into the city (than

The planet Terre takes 360 days to circle around Le Soleil. There are 12 months, each of which has 30 days in them and the days are simply named 1-10 in Franche. There are two moons, Mother and Father (Mère and Père), with Mother having a 28 day cycle and Father having a 20 day cycle. The current year is 1485, marked from the time of the destruction of the lich king Cesaire le Noir. The year begins on the first day of First Cold (Premier Rhume). The Months First Cold - Premier Rhume. This is the first month of winter, and the official start of the year. The temperatures are usually around a high of 65° and a low of 48°. Humidity hovers around 66%. Second Cold - Deuxième Rhume. This is the second month of winter, with temperatures between a high of 63° and a low of 45°. Humidity hovers around 62%. Third Cold - Troisième Rhume. This is the third month of winter, with temperatures between a high of 67° and a low of 49°. Humidity hovers around 63%. First Sowing - Premier Semis. This is the