Ranulph the Old

Steward of Hogstone Castle for over 50 years, nobody knew the city better than Ranulph the Old. When the marauding bands came it was Ranulph who managed to hide some of the townsfolk away deep within the passages inside Hogstone Keep.

Characteristics
Ranulph was cautious, and avoided making rash decisions. He was a very trusting and kind man.

History
Ranulph came to Hogstone in 366, during the reign of King Erryk IV Steiner. Initially he served as under-steward to Gordyn Greybeard, until he died in 369. Ranulph had been the steward since then.

During the Sack of Hogstone he managed to hide away a small number of townsfolk, including Jussi, Helena, Britta, Symond, Torbald and Petra inside the hidden passageways of Hogstone Castle.

After the clans had left, it was Ranulph that accepted Thirdson Mutt's offer of redemption. For the past year the two had governed Hogstone alongside the wizard Mannaphi Al Lazphal.

Ranulph helped Mannaphi put together the Summons of the Sekken Steiner: a document that called for brave adventurers from across the world to help defend and rebuild Hogstone.

Recent Events
Session 1

When the Adventurers arrived at Hogstone Keep, Ranulph and Thirdson were there to introduce themselves. Ranulph was happy that anyone responded at all, but saw the fact that there were six adventurers as a good omen, as both the Guardians of Hogstone, and the Sekken Steiner, were 6.

When the Adventurers returned from Pavuk after retrieving tools from Herman's Hideaway, they, along with Harrald and Steffon Sea-Tamer discovered Ranulph's body at the top of the twin staircases above the Stone Throne. He was found laying face down, with a dagger in his back.