Cresca

Cresca was a female humanoid found in the Khanjar region. The group encountered her and a large group of priests occupying an ancient temple in the forest. The Froboz 5 killed many of these priests and were confronted by Cresca. She bid them to capture a group of rogue magic users to atone for their sin, which they did. These mages were then used in a ritual in which their hearts were removed and implanted into the trees. Cresca also used a powerful staff to create a rift, showing the Froboz 5 a glimpse into the past. They found the forest was much more healthy then, inhabited by elves and brownies who appeared to be subjugated by a young green dragon. Brief combat ensued before the rift was opened again, but not before Balthrum left his staff. Years later, the group returned to the temple after finding the only person Cresca would respect enough to cede her authority over the forest to, the Grand Brownie. They found her with only a few allies remaining and the temple in disrepair. In the time that had passed, she had amassed a great force and waged war on the recent expansionist territory known as the Confederacy of Midgaard. Her forces successfully repelled the settlers, but at great costs. She left the temple to the Grand Brownie, granting him title of head of the Druidic Order and has not been seen since.