World of Ulos

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====== Nayo ======
[[human|Human]] Cartographer in the service of [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]].

>//“Some think that cartography is simply about charting the lands, but there’s more to it. I travel and explore. I make notes about local customs and sketch wildlife. My maps tell the story of my journeys. They represent both the land and all the life that grows from it.”// - Nayo - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Artwork adorns the border of her maps. These add a personal touch to her explorations. Some artwork represents friends she has made. Other work is more abstract and represents upcoming war or turmoil. - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)


|**Race:**|[[human|Human]]|
|**Affiliation/Loyalty:**| [[queens_loyalists|Queen's Loyalist]] |

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===== Childhood =====

As a young child, she enjoyed spending time with her [[orc|Orc]] friend, [[zug|Zug]]. Her mother feared they spent too much time together and forced them to end their friendship.

She has always been fascinated by death. This fascination developed her understanding of the natural world around her. She believes it is what led her to become a cartographer.

>//“I loved nothing more than collecting bones from the woods.// - Nayo - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

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===== References =====



==== The Hive (GS-ADV3) ====

Met in the [[lower_chambers|Lower Chambers]] of the [[insectoid|Insectoid]] [[hive|Hive]], she is clearly wounded. Her wounds were received while attempting to rescue the [[immortal_knight|Immortal Knight]] [[imbri|Imbri]] from the [[insectoid|Insectoids]]. 

>//When I tried to make my way past the [[waterfall|waterfall]], the [[drone|drones]] turned violent. I'm not sure how I made it out alive. Every time I close my eyes now I hear the beating of their wings. I think I might be losing my mind.// - Excerpt from the journal of Nayo - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Nayo requests help in mapping out the tunnels:

  * Accept her request and agree to chart the [[hive|Hive]] on her behalf.
  * Heed the advice of [[alpha-zero|Alpha-Zero]], [[construct|Construct]] bodyguard of [[gulpax|Gulpax the Crafter]], and exercise caution.

At her camp in the [[lower_chambers|lower chambers]] of the [[Insectoid|Insectoid]] [[hive|Hive]], Nayo demonstrates a knack for shadow puppetry;

>//The fire's light casts shadows on the wall behind Nayo, who raises her hands to create a silhouette of a fluffy rabbit on the wall. The illusion is impressive. Nayo's shadow moves as if it had a life of its own.// - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

==== Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)====
Nayo accompanies you to [[Kethra's Steppe|Kethra's Steppe]]. She is invaluable as she points out the local landmarks and towns. She is quick to offer aid where needed.

>//“We must open Kethra’s gate and gain her aid, and not only to save the Heroes Guild. If my guess is correct, Ulos will soon be at war.”// - Nayo - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

As [[kethra|Kethra's]] gate opens, Nayo spies her childhood friend [[zug|Zug]] about to be ambushed by a small [[hobgoblin|Hobgoblin]]. Leaping through the gate, she startles both of them before you can react. [[kethra|Kethra]] slams the portal shut before you can offer any aid. Her fate will remain intertwined with the final battle to come.

==== Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5)====

Finding a [[secret_cavern|secret cavern]] in the [[saurian_wasteland|Saurian Wasteland]], you discover Nayo and [[imbri|Imbri]]. They have captured the [[gnoll|Gnoll]] [[awook|Awook]]. They accuse him of working with the [[order_of_assassins|Order of Assassins]]. Before you can get the whole story, [[awook|Awook]] frees himself. The ensuing battle is difficult and fierce. Darkness surrounds the combatants.

  * Side with Nayo.
    * Drive [[awook|Awook]] out of the [[secret_cavern|cavern]].
    * He leaves you wounded in the darkness. Nayo does not survive the battle.
  * Side with [[awook|Awook]].
    * Wound Nayo and she retreats in into the darkness.
    * Nayo manages to knock you to the ground.

==== Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)====
Assuming that Nayo survived the battle in the [[secret_cavern|secret cavern]], you will next find her inside a not-so-secret cavern in the [[frozen_expanse|Frozen Expanse]]. The entrance is surrounded by mysterious [[snowflower|purple flowers]] sprouting up from the ice. Nayo is quite interested in this native flora. She also is wearing a set of armor. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-2)

>//“I got a promotion. Second lieutenant of the [[queen_s_guard|Queen’s Guard]]. To be honest, I liked my old job making maps, but [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] needs soldiers."// - Nayo - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-2)

[[yonlok|Yonlok]] and [[awook|Awook]] will confront the two of you in this cavern.

  * Slay [[yonlok|Yonlok]]. You allow [[awook|Awook]] to bury his slain companion. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-18)
  * Nayo has to save your life. Singlehandedly, she drives them both from the cavern. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-19)
==== Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)====
As the [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|Battle of the Arcazion Pit]] unfolds, Nayo may be seen fighting against one of the [[cyclops|Cyclops]] workers and the [[insectoid|Insectoid]] [[verash|Verash]], assuming she has survived previous encounters.

==== The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)====
Rumors abound that Nayo met her fate while fighting near the [[nursery|nursery]] in the [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|Battle of the Arcazion Pit]]. Her spirit is said to still guide those who wander.

>//"Even after her death, she helped weary travelers find their way."// - [[eklar|Eklar]] - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)

Yet, another story describes a different fate for Nayo. She is said to have met [[kethra|Kethra, Goddess of Gates and Thresholds]] and now wanders the [[planes|planarverse]], mapping and drawing many new marvels.

>//"Much of our knowledge of the [[planes|planes]] comes from Nayo's maps and drawings."// - [[eklar|Eklar]] - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)