Welcome to Stormhaven; Soonercon 34: Through Salt & Storm

An old friend vanishes into forbidden waters while an old pact begins to tremble. The crew of The Starling must brave the certain storm to bring him home. Through Salt & Storm invites you into a high-seas fantasy adventure of ancient promises, dangerous choices, and the mystery waiting beyond the horizon.
Antique Portrait of Kaelen Kennrick

Kaelen Kennrick

Captain of The Starling

Kaelen Kennrick is the captain of The Starling, a sailor with a weathered conscience and a stubborn belief that even the lost deserve a chance to be brought home. Chosen by Stormhaven to pursue Silas Venn into dangerous waters, Kaelen carries the weight of command with more heart than he likes to admit. He knows the sea does not give up its secrets easily, but he has never been the kind of man to turn back just because the tide is against him.

Antique Portrait of Maren Dathis

Maren Dathis

First Mate of The Starling

Maren Dathis is the first mate of The Starling and the steady hand that keeps the crew moving when fear rises faster than the storm. Practical and sharp-eyed, Maren has little patience for superstition, but she knows better than to ignore danger when it is staring her in the face. Where Kaelen feels the burden of every choice, Maren focuses on what must be done next, especially when hesitation could cost lives.

Antique Portrait of Lyssara Vale

Lyssara Vale

Sister of the Storm

Lyssara Vale is a Sister of the Storm, trained in the sacred observances that bind Stormhaven to the tides and the old promises made beneath them. Quietly devoted and deeply perceptive, she senses that this voyage is more than a simple pursuit across troubled waters. As ancient forces stir, Lyssara must decide how much faith to place in ritual, instinct, and the people sailing beside her.

Antique Portrait of Silas Venn

Silas Venn

Captain of The Sea Wolf

Once a trusted sailor of Stormhaven and former first mate aboard The Starling, Silas Venn now commands The Sea Wolf, a vessel as stubborn and storm-worn as the man himself. Haunted by old legends and driven by questions few others dare to ask, Silas has become convinced that the forbidden waters hide more than danger. To some, he is reckless. To others, he is a visionary. To Silas, he is the only one brave enough to answer the call of the deep.