The House Kell
Created
a little over eight years ago, the house of Kell has become infamous in some
circles of gamers. I was just a newbie
to the world of AD&D and was creating my first character, Kyra, and sought
a last name to make her complete. A friend
of mine suggested Kell, based on my last name Kelly. I took the name and it gave birth to an entire line of characters
and plots based on the Dragonlance campaign setting. However we, being my DM and I, choose the time period pre-cataclsym as nothing had been written about this time and anything was possible. To this day the Kell family has my favorite and oldest
characters a few played by me, and some played by my friends, most of which have their own links on this site. Below is a short history of the family line
that has influenced so many.
Stefan
Kell was born to a noble elven family of Silvanost, but grew up dissatisfied
with the isolationist lifestyle of the elven peoples. Upon the death of his mother he left the elven Kingdom and to
forge a name for himself in the world.
Stefan's skill with sword and sorcery made him a common name for a troubled people of troubled times. Armed with those and an irresistible charm, his reputation and skill seemed to grow overnight. Eventually he established the island nation of Trisifal, elvish for Final Dawn. Shrouded away by mists, Trisifal was easily overlooked and soon forgotten by the people of Krynn, known only to the sages and Gods.
Yet
despite its secrecy, Trisifal thrived as some elves that deemed it time to
vanish forever into the forests made new homes on the isle. At the invitation of King Stefan all races
and alignments of Krynn's people traveled to Trisifal, finding it a safe haven
for all.
Despite
Stefan's political skill and power, he had several weaknesses, such as his
fondness for Drink and beautiful women.
His Lady, reputed to be unable to bear children, knew he heeded an heir
to continue the harmony of the kingdom.
For this reason she ignored his many mistresses and lovers, although
each time he was unfaithful it broke her heart.
From
the great elven warrior Elaine who had served him for years, would be born the
twins Kyra a female warrior and Tazirdian a male ranger. Other women would follow; giving birth to
Shade a male rogue, Sarah a female cleric/mage, and Llane a male ranger. Then the remarkable happened, Stefan's Lady
Wife after hundreds of years bore him a child.
A female named Dontella, who would also walk the path of a
cleric/mage. All the children bear their
father's charm and good looks, and most posses the trademark flame red hair and
emerald green eyes. They all also bear
the strong will and stubbornness that marked their father's struggle to become
more than he were born. These six have
often been known to turn the multiverse upside down.