Chief Constable Von Anbach

At a glance

Von Anbach is Rivalis’s chief constable, an older human in his late fifties who wears plate armor and oversees enforcement surrounding the gray growth.

Known facts

• Failure to report gray growth can result in property seizure.
• Rivalis is attempting to contain the corruption within the Crystal Gardens.
• Citizens are expected to pull gray growth from their property.
• Considered the party’s first gray root shallow and its creatures primitive, suggesting an early-stage infestation.
• Said that matters worsened after the druids left but avoided discussing them further.
• Normally permits only halflings inside the Crystal Gardens.
• Accepted Carver’s sample in exchange for arranging the party’s entry.
• Rewarded the party with a gray Bag of Tricks after hearing of their success.
• Dismissed Screaming Cheese as merely addictive and warned the party not to ruffle feathers.

Connections

• The Baron: Ewing identified the constable as the person to approach with matters for the Baron.
• Growmaster Brambledu: Von Anbach knows the Growmaster and offered to vouch for the party.
• Crystal Gardens: Helps regulate access and containment efforts.

History with the party

• Session 2: Examined and retained their gray-root sample, briefed them on the infestation, and authorized their expedition into the Gardens.
• Session 3: Received their report, rewarded them, and sent them back to Brambledu.

Current status

At Rivalis City Hall.

Open questions

• Why did he avoid explaining the druids’ departure?
• Why are non-halflings normally barred from the Gardens?
• What is his exact relationship to the Baron?