Strolojca and DraconiusOurosco clan. He is currently an intendant <strong>of</strong>the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Trade, working with MinisterBartran Cordelius. Anton tries to advance theinterests <strong>of</strong> the south-eastern fiefs, but hasnot yet managed to obtain funding for theproject he champions, the construction <strong>of</strong> apaved coastal road from Specularum toVandevic and Strolojca. Anton and Avdotyahave four sons and one daughter. Anton is ameek but determined bureaucrat, and can beeasily met by characters interested indeveloping trade with the south-eastern fiefs.Lord Marek Strolojca,court lord & Seneschal <strong>of</strong> Strolojca (NM, L).Marek is a man in histhirties, thin andsomewhat sickly.Like his father anduncle, he favorsintellectual pursuitsand is a competentadministrator,trained at theScriveners’ Guild. Hecurrently resides inStrolojca, where hehas all but taken overthe day-to-day rulership <strong>of</strong> the fief from hisaging uncle. He is as <strong>of</strong> yet unmarried, but isconsidering several prospective brides --however, he has procrastinated marryinguntil now becauses he aims at unifying theStrolojca lands with those <strong>of</strong> the Vandevicclan by marrying the Vandevic heir, who isstill an infant. Lord Marek is the most likelyperson to be met by those interested in thegovernment <strong>of</strong> Strolojca. His demeanor ispolite, but business-like.Father Barris Strolojca, priest <strong>of</strong> theChurch <strong>of</strong> Traladara (C5, L). Where Marekcontinues the family looks, Barris is <strong>of</strong>tenthought <strong>of</strong> as “more an Ourosco than aStrolojca”, for his jolly, rubicund face andchubby physique take more after hismaternal side. Not aiming at a politicalcareer, but still more at ease with intellectualthan martial pursuits, Barris entered thepriesthood <strong>of</strong> the Church <strong>of</strong> Traladara. He iscurrently the assistant librarian <strong>of</strong> thepatriarchate <strong>of</strong> Marilenev. Thus, he lives inSpecularum, taking advantage <strong>of</strong> his father’smansion. Barris is a friendly and outgoingsort, and is likely to be encountered byTraladarans looking for information on thehistory <strong>of</strong> Traladara or the Church itself.Barris is unmarried and, not being expectedto inherit the family fortune, uninterested ingetting married. He does, however, havenumerous female friends -- the Church <strong>of</strong>Traladara takes a very relaxed stance onpersonal relations, and Barris takesmaximum advantage <strong>of</strong> this, which does notmake him very popular with the prudishscholars <strong>of</strong> the Church <strong>of</strong> <strong>Karameikos</strong> hesometimes deals with pr<strong>of</strong>essionally.Lady Avdotya Strolojca, court lady (MU 1,L). The only daughter <strong>of</strong> Anton Strolojca,this thirty-year old woman served as a lady inwaiting to Lady Selena Vandevic for severalyears, a typical occupation for youngnoblewomen who are not Sheared. Shepicked up some passing knowledge <strong>of</strong>arcane magic from Lord Gustav and hisapprentices, until Lady Selena discovered it,had a furious quarrel with her husband forteaching dangerous and unladylike magicsto her lady-in-waiting, and finally sentAvdotya back to her family in Specularum.96THRESHOLD: The Mystara Magazine Issue #1
Strolojca and DraconiusShe now lives with her family in Specularum.She is considering asking to be Sheared,although it is rather late at this point in herlife, and joining the Magicians’ Guild.However, she lacks experience <strong>of</strong> the outsideworld and her reclusive temper, not unlikethat <strong>of</strong> her uncle Marius, has prevented herfrom actually making any step in thisdirection. Her parents are considering tryingto marry her <strong>of</strong>f to some nobleman --although she is a bit old by now (by theirstandards), a middle-aged widower like SirUlric Brezovo could be a good match for her.Sir Hugo Strolojca, Knight <strong>of</strong> <strong>Karameikos</strong>(F9, N). This scion <strong>of</strong> the Strolojca line is anarrogant nobleman in his late twenties. Agood swordsman and duelist (Expert in thelong sword), Strolojca figures himself adashing figure and a ladies’ man – though herarely wins any favor due to his arroganceand outright brutality. Sir Hugo gained histitle after a short but brilliant service in themilitary at Rugalov Keep. While a lieutenant,and a promising candidate for a captaincy,he made an enemy <strong>of</strong> the Minister <strong>of</strong> War,Admiral Lucius Hyraksos, and was forced toresign his commission -- although he was97THRESHOLD: The Mystara Magazine Issue #1