Alberich Stein

Human Male Cleric, Chaotic Good

Character Background
Alberich Stein is a wandering cleric of Desna, the goddess of dreams, stars, travellers and luck. He had always moved with his family who are traders, moving from place to place. One day his company was joined for a while by a preacher of Desna, whose words and teaching resonated strongly with Alberich. One day, when the caravans were attacked by bandits, the caravan guards and the priest fended them off, and Alberich believed that Desna's luck was on their side. Wanting to learn more about the goddess, he departed from his family and years later became a cleric.

Since becoming involved with his religion, Alberich has resumed his wandering ways, this time with the purpose of protecting other travellers and giving a little luck to those who need it, spreading Desna's love. Although he means very well, Alberich frequently seems to be daydreaming or a little distracted, particularly by butterflies. Sometimes he receives visions from Desna in dreams, and one of these brought him to Leonore where he found Haven and Tyrion who needed help after two of their adventuring companions had left...

Story progression
Alberich faced more challenging foes than ever with the party, fighting undead, pirates and sea monsters. He was highly disturbed by the presence of a Lamashtu disciple in Sherringate, who would later cause trouble for the party. (Lamashtu is the Chaotic Evil rival to Desna). At the Islands of Melueth, Alberich was asked to join the clergy of Desna, with warning that Lamashtu's acolytes were at work. He agreed to join them but wanted to help the party first. After rescuing the Young Bronze Dragon he returned to them only to find that their temple had been destroyed and most of the priests to have been wounded or even killed. He said his farewells to the party and joined what was left of the Desna priesthood.