Ring of Brass

The  are a group of allies in key positions within Avalir and are the protagonists of Exandria Unlimited: Calamity.

History
The group came together at some point in the seven years before Exandria Unlimited: Calamity after Avalir's previous Replenishing. The party is indicated to have named themselves the Ring of Brass. They have a secret table in a vine-covered alcove of the Palazzo Por'co that is reserved for their group and protected by magic.

Members

 * Cerrit Agrupnin - Sightwarden of the Eyes of Avalir, Guardian of the Seventh. Eisfuura rogue (Inquisitive).
 * Laerryn Coramar-Seelie - Hierophant Abjura, Architect Arcane. Elf wizard (School of Abjuration).
 * Loquatius Seelie - Herald of Avalir, head of the Herald's Tome. Changeling bard (College of Eloquence)/warlock (The Archfey).
 * Nydas Okiro - Guildmaster of the Golden Scythe, Dragon of Avalir. Human sorcerer (Draconic)/bard (College of Swords).
 * Patia Por'co - Keeper of Scrolls for the Librarium Incantatum. Elf wizard.
 * Zerxus Ilerez - First Knight of Avalir. Human paladin (Oath of Redemption).

Enemies

 * Asmodeus, Lord of the Nine Hells
 * Vespin Chloras
 * Dean Lacrytia Hollow
 * Magister Micah Cormorant
 * K'nauthi cultists of Asmodeus
 * Xartaza the erinyes

Behind the scenes
The name "Ring of Brass" was created by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Aabria Iyengar described it as a reference to the bureaucracy of Avalir, which includes the Ring of Silver and Ring of Gold. She additionally compared it to a brass ring, a carousel game that evolved into idiomatic phrases about aiming for lofty achievements through hard work, and of "reaching for something just out of your grasp".

Trivia

 * Unlike the precious metals silver and gold, brass is a base metal valued both for its beauty and for its versatility in various industrial uses; this reflects the group's belief that they are the ones who truly "get shit done" in Avalir.