Earthers

Earthers or Earthworlders, are terms referring to otherworlders that come from Earth.

The Earthers that The Wandering Inn's storyline mainly focuses on are; Erin Solstice, Ryoka Griffin and Laken Godart. To a much lesser extent, sidestories followed Trey Atwood, Geneva Scala, Luan Khumalo, Daly Sullivan, Aaron Vanwell and Thomas.

Overview

For reasons not yet known, people from all over Earth are being teleported to Innworld. There are indications that a series of poorly understood sacrifices undertaken by the Blighted King are connected to this phenomenon, either causing it or tampering with it. Aside from the Blighted King, all other currently known figures of worldwide political or magical importance are still unaware of the existence of the Earthers; or at least they were unaware until months after the first transportations occurred.

The first (?) such interdimensional (?) transportation happened in Autumn 2016 (Earthside), but the process has continued since. If time passes in InnWorld at the same rate as on Earth, the current storyline is happening in mid-2017.

Krshia knows that fellow Gnolls have seen strange humans in the southern Gnoll Plains before, but those were all "long dead" when they were found. Since she made that remark when Erin was not even a month in Liscor, this implies that either this was the latest news among the Gnolls, or that there were transportations even before Erin landed in Innworld.

In most cases, the transported Earthers appeared singular or in small groups. The largest reported mass-transportations so far happened:

• In Rhir, where the Blighted King finished a ritual to transport over 60 Earthers. This Group became later known as the Americans
• In Northern or Central Izril, where the Earthers in question were abducted from an airport in Chicago. They appeared in different locations: a village infested by Crelers, a city and a forest.
• In Southern Baleros where a large group of passengers were abducted from an airport in Melbourne. Some from this group formed the United Nations Company, which however consists mostly of Earthers that were found or rescued at a later date
• In Southern Chandrar, a very mixed group of 18 people appeared that was also abducted from one of the airports of Earth, apparently selected from the mass of people there for unknown criteria. The oldest of them was a Chinese woman of 26, the youngest a 15 year old girl separated from her parents.

Like in the last example, all other reported cases of Earthers have also been young adults and adolescents, ranging from 16 years old (Trey and Teres) to 24 (Geneva) and 25 (Luan). As Erin noted with the group in Magnolia Reinhart's mansion, they all seemed "nearly her age, but younger than 16." Since Erin is 20, this is open to interpretation.

Another important fact about them is that for some unknown reason, they stop thinking and remembering about their home, family and friends, unless they really try. It is as if there is a blank spot in their heads. They remember tech and politics and everything else, but they don’t feel nostalgic unless they try to remember or something reminds them.

Speculative: Randomness and Frequency of the irregular transportation pattern make it plausible that so far, thousands if not tens of thousands of Earthers were transported to InnWorld. Most of those who appeared in the unknown world barely survived and the story covers mostly those who did; and who speak English, and who own an iPhone.

Notable "InnWorlders" knowing about the Earthers

• Klbkch = Through Deduction and Erin.
• Krshia Silverfang and her Tribe (and maybe soon more Gnolls) = Through Erin.
• Othius the Fourth = As the one who purposely summoned some of them.
• Flos Reimarch, Orthenon and 2 of the Seven = Through Teres and Trey.
• Gazi Pathseeker = Deduction from observing Erin and Ryoka.
• Pisces = Through Espionage and Deduction.
• Ceria Springwalker = Through Erin.
• Magnolia (and Ressa and Reynold); probably also = Through Joseph, Rose and others.
• Teriarch = Through Ryoka.
• Durene = Through Laken.
• Okasha = Through Kenjiro, Aiko and Luan.
• Most senior mages of Wistram, most notably Feor and Nailihuaile = Through BlackMage; this is a secret widely traded in Wistram.
• Niers Astoragon = Through Xalandrass and Earther's artifacts.
• Mrsha, Lyon, Numb = Through Erin.
• The Quarass = Through Flos and Trey.
• Fetohep = Through Trey and the Quarass.
• Belchaus Meron = Learned Earth dancing moves.
• The Griffin Prince = Learned from Lillian Woods.

Known Earthers

Name	Class/Occupation	Status	Location	Country of Origin	Reference Chapter
Erin Solstice	[Magical Innkeeper]	Alive	Izril, Liscor	USA
Ryoka Griffin	Classless Runner	Alive	Izril, Reizmelt	USA
Laken Godart	[Emperor]/[Beast Tamer]	Alive	Izril, Riverfarm	unknown; US resident
Rose	Unkown	Alive	Izril	USA
Joseph	Unkown	Alive	Izril	Spain	2.37
Galina	Unknown	Alive	Izril	unclear - USA or international student	2.37
Troydel / Troy	Unknown	Alive	Izril	Greece	2.37
Imani (presumed to be identical or associated with asdf)	Unknown	Alive	Izril	unclear - USA or international student	Interlude 2, 2.37
Unknown number of people who were teleported together with Imani	Unknown	Deceased	Izril	unclear	Interlude 2, 2.37
Leon	Unknown	Alive	Izril	Poland	2.37
Kevin	Unknown	Alive	Izril	California	7.20
Guy from China	Unknown	Alive	Izril	China	2.37
Two unknown groups found dead by Magnolia's informants	Unknown	Deceased	Izril	unknown	2.38
Trey Atwood	[Sandmage]	Alive	Chandrar, Reim	UK	Interlude 1
Teresa Atwood	[Rider] [Warrior]	Alive	Chandrar, Reim	UK	Interlude 1
Davi	[Cameraman] / Pakeil	probably alive	Chandrar, A'ctelios Salash	Portugal	7.21 KQ
Group of 14 Tourists with Davi	Pakeil	Alive	Chandrar, A'ctelios Salash	various: Taiwanese couple; China;	7.21 KQ
Young man from Russia	Unknown	Alive	Chandrar	Russia	7.21 KQ
Girl	Unknown	Alive	Chandrar	Unknown	7.21 KQ
Rémi	[Reporter]	Alive	Chandrar, Tiqr	Canada	7.21 KQ
Iratze	[Martial Artist]	Alive	Chandrar, Pomle	Mexico	Dancing and Brawling
Raúl	Unknown	Alive	Chandrar, Pomle	Mexico	Dancing and Brawling
About 10 more	Unknown	Alive	Chandrar, Pomle	Mexico	Dancing and Brawling
About 12 more	Unknown	Unknown	Chandrar	Mexico	Dancing and Brawling
Geneva Scala	[Doctor]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	USA (Italian descent)	1.00 D, 6.07 D
Kenjiro Murata	[Negotiator]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Japan	6.07 D
Luan Khumalo	[Expert Rower]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	South Africa	6.07 D
Daly Sullivan	[Axe Warrior]/[Rogue]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Australia	6.07 D
Aiko Nonomura	[Nurse]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Japan	6.07 D
Paige	[Engineer]	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Australia	6.07 D
Siri	Unkown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Sweden	6.04 D, 6.07 D
Dawson	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Australia	6.04 D
Tofte	Unkown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Sweden	6.04 D
Aldenon	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unknown	6.04 D
Kami	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual		6.04 D
Tobi	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual
Kirana	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	India	6.04 D, 6.05 D
Priya	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	India	6.05 D
Blake	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	New Zealand	6.05 D
Nicola	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Italy	6.05 D
Lorenzo	Unkown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Italy	6.05 D
Diana	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Italy	6.05 D
Amoli	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unclear	6.05 D
Anders	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unclear	6.05 D
Filip	Unknown, Harborworker	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unclear	6.05 D
Michael	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Spain	6.05 D
Sofie	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unclear	6.04 D
Ben	Unknown	Alive	Baleros, Talenqual	Unclear	6.04 D
Loran Grimnar	[Warrior]	Alive	Baleros	USA	Interlude 2, Interlude 3
Half of the group who arrived with Loran fell down a cliff	Unkown	Deceased	Baleros	USA? (unclear)	Interlude 2
Johanas	Unkown	Deceased	Baleros	USA	1.04 D
7 Americans who deserted alongside Johanas	Unknown	Deceased	Baleros	USA	1.04 D
Jessica	Unkown	Deceased	Baleros	Unclear	1.04 D
Caroline	Unknown	Alive	Baleros (Before) Wistram	Australia	6.04 D
Thomas	[Clown]/[Hero]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Richard Davenport	[Knight]/[Hero]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Emily	[Hydromancer]/[Hero]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Vincent	[Thief]/[Hero]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Keith	[Blacksmith]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.03 C
Edward	[Hero]/[Mage]/[Warrior]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Chole	[Nurse]	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.03 C
Cynthia	Unknown	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Katie	Unknown	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Stacy	Unknown	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA
Red	Unknown	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
9 unknown others	Unknown	Alive	Rhir, Paranfer	USA	1.00 C
Marian	Unknown	Deceased	Rhir	USA	1.00 C
Ron	Unknown	Deceased	Rhir	USA	1.00 C
Reyanne	Unknown	Deceased	Rhir	USA	1.03 C
36 unknown others	Unknown	Deceased	Rhir	USA	Interlude 1
Zara Walker (strider_479)	[Ranger]	Alive	Terandria	Australia	Interlude 2, Interlude 3
Group who were teleported with Zara	Unknown	Alive	Terandria	Unclear	Interlude 2
Cara O'Sullivan	[Thespian]/[Pop Star]	Alive	Terandria	Unclear - Ireland or US-Irish	Interlude 3
Greg	[Guitarist]	Alive	Terandria	Unclear	7.21 KQ
Abebi	[Manager]	Alive	Terandria	Nigeria	7.21 KQ
Nicolas	Electronics guy	Alive	Terandria	Argentina	7.21 KQ
Rae	[Bassist]	Alive	Terandria	France	7.21 KQ
Thien	[Drummer]	Alive	Terandria	Vietnamese	7.21 KQ
other Argentinan in Cara's crew		Alive	Terandria	Argentina	7.21 KQ
The 8th person in Cara's crew	Violinist	Alive	Terandria	Unclear	7.21 KQ
More people depending on Cara, among them Desmond		Alive	Terandria	Unclear	7.21 KQ
[Lillian Woods]	[Bandit]/[Griffin Rider]	Alive	Terandria, Kaliv	Canada	7.21 KQ
Aaron Vanwell (BlackMage)	[Mage]/[Engineer]	Alive	Wistram	USA	Interlude 2, Interlude 3, Interlude Blackmage
Elena	[Beautician]	Alive	First Landing / Terandria (Before) Wistram	Greece	7.14 T
at least 17 others besides BlackMage	Unknown	Unknown	Wistram	Unclear	Interlude - Blackmage, 6.60
Thompson Green (ayan)	[Traveller]/[Trader]	Unknown	Unknown	USA	Interlude 2
伶央 (translation:Reo/Leo)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Japan (presumed)	Interlude 2
Prophet	Unknown	Alive	Unknown	unclear - USA?	Interlude 2
Caren Glover (plusOne)	Unknown	Unknown	Shieldmeet	USA	Interlude 2
Ridley Wallis (50fiftyCents)	[Mage]	Unknown	Unknown	USA	Interlude 2
Level 12 Warrior	[Warrior]	Unknown	Unknown	USA	Interlude 2
Squirtle344	Alive	Unknown	Unknown	USA	Interlude 2
Kent Scott	Unknown	Unknown (Presumably dead)	Unknown	Unknown	Interlude 2
s	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	India (presumed)	Interlude 2
Group teleported in front of an elderly man's house	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Interlude 1
Formerly imprisoned girl	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Interlude 1
Young woman with iPod	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Interlude 1
Saif	[Gun Scout]	Alive	Wistram	France	7.29 B
George	[Magical Student]	Alive	Wistram	America - South Carolinian	7.29 B
Eun	[Student]	Alive	Wistram	South Korean	7.29 B
Lamont	[Sailor]	Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Sidney	[Survivor]	Alive	Wistram	Canada	7.29 B
Malia	[Thought Healer]	Alive	Wistram	Hawaii	7.29 B
Basil	[Smelter]	Alive	Chandrar (Before) Wistram	Bulgarian	7.29 B
Duha		Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Obi		Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Mamy		Deceased			7.29 B
Erik	[Actor]	Alive	Wistram	Germany	7.29 B
Jacques		Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Haley	[Squire]	Alive	Terandria (Before) Wistram	America - Connecticut	7.29 B
Julian		Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Andrea		Alive	Wistram		7.29 B
Shun		Alive	Wistram	China	7.29 B
Xiang		Alive	Wistram	China	7.29 B
? - Girl	[Archer]	Alive	Wistram	Russia	7.29 B
Walczak (Girl surname)		Alive	Wistram	Poland - Warsaw	7.29 B
Unknown	[Cook]	Alive	Wistram	Punjabi	7.29 B