Zulkirs

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At a Glance

The Zulkirs number eight; one for each school of magic. In theory, they form a council which leads the Red Wizards and rule the nation of Thay. In practice, each forms temporary alliances only in the interest of furthering their own agenda and personal power. None is recognized as the sole sovereign of Thay, but all are afforded the deference due a king and the reverence due a god; death (and perhaps subsequent undeath) is the usual price of disrespect.

The first Zulkirs declare themselves the masters of Thay in 1030 DR, and successfully defend themselves and impose their will on the commoners and lesser wizards for the next 44 years. After that point they are generally accepted in Thay. Individual challengers have come and gone since then, but no large-scaled resistance has been successfully mounted.


Notable Individuals

Ythazz Buvaar is noted as one of the first Zulkirs, but his school isn’t listed. [FR6]

Zulkir of Abjuration
  • Lallara Mediocros is Zulkir of Abjuration in 1368 DR. [1121a:9]
Zulkir of Alteration
  • Maligor is Zulkir of Alteration from an unknown date until 1362 DR, when he is thwarted and presumably slain by Harpers and/or Szass Tam. [GHotR:146]
  • Druxus Rhym is Zulkir of Transmutation in 1368 DR. [1121a:9]. He remains Zulkir until 1375 DR, when he is murdered in his apartments in Bezantur. [GHotR:158]
  • Samas Kul replaces Druxus Rhym in 1375 DR. [GHotR:158]
Zulkir of Conjuration
  • Jorgmacdon is the first Zulkir of Conjuration. [FR6:17]
  • Nevron is Zulkir of Conjuration in 1368 DR; he’s described as “relatively new” at that time. [1121a:9]
Zulkir of Divination
  • Yaphyll is the Zulkir of Divination in 1368 DR. [1121a:9]
Zulkir of Enchantment
  • Lauzoril is the Zulkir of Enchantment in 1357 DR. [FR6:25,54] He is still Zulkir in 1368 DR. [1121a:9]
Zulkir of Illusion
  • Nymor Thrul is Zulkir of Illusion from an unknown date until 1201 DR, when he is slain by Szass Tam. [GHotR:125, 1121a:5]
  • Mythrell’aa is Zulkir of Illusion in 1368 DR. [1121a:9]
Zulkir of Invocation
  • Narvonna Kren is Zulkir of Invocation from ~1201 DR until an unknown date. [1121a:5]
  • Aznar Thrul is Zulkir of Evocation in 1368 DR. [1121a:9] He remains Zulkir until 1375 DR, when he is slain by a prisoner, Mari Agneh. [GHotR:158]
Zulkir of Necromancy
  • Nyressa Flass, known as the Vampire Zulkir, is Zulkir of Necromancy from an unknown date until 1157 DR, when she is defeated by a number of foes led by Szass Tam. [GHotR:122] It’s noted that she “lived” for over 300 years, but it’s not stated how many of those years saw her reigning over the school of necromancy. [1121a:8]
  • Szass Tam replaces Nyressa Flass in 1157 DR. [GHotR:122] He is noted as only the third person to hold that title [FR6:11] and also the third head of his family since the founding of Thay. [FR6:52] He is still Zulkir in 1368 DR.

Sources

Passing Mention
Other Resources
  • Search for the Zulkirs on the FR Wiki

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The Xanathar Thieves’ Guild

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At a Glance

A crime “family” of Waterdeep.

Members

  • Xanathar
  • Ahmaergo
  • Avaereene
  • Colstan Rhuul
  • Ott Steeltoes
  • Randulaith
  • Shindia Darkeyes
  • Slan Thurbel
  • Slink Monteskor

Sources

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 122
  • City of Splendors: Who’s Who in Waterdeep [1109b] pages 88-90

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Night Parade

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At a Glance

The Night Parade


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 115
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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The Shadowsil

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At a Glance

A wizard serving the Cult of the Dragon.

Her name is Symgharyl Maruel. She perishes in battle against Shandril and Elminster.

Sources

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] — mentioned on page 109
  • Spellfire (novel)

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Zrie Prakis

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At a Glance

A wizard, and a lich.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 58

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The Faceless

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At a Glance

The master of the Night Parade.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] — mentioned on page 56

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Victor Dhostar

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At a Glance

A rogue.

He’s the man behind The Faceless.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 56

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Ashemmi

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At a Glance

Ashemmi is a female moon elf wizard, and at various times a member of the Harpers and the Zhentarim.

She was born Shemmithil Maraphiir, in Silverymoon, in 1171 DR.

Circa 1365 DR, she is apprenticed (and romantically linked) to Sememmon, and attends him at Darkhold. She commands at least four lower mages: Ilthond, Kadorr, Sashen, and Yarkul.


Appearance


Personality & Power


Personal History


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1031] (1e) DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms page 30
  • Renegades of Darkhold by George Krashos — Dragon Magazine 357 pages 72-75
Passing Mention
Other Resources
  • Search for Ashemmi on the FR Wiki

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Eshaeris

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At a Glance

An erinyes. She takes the form of Desmonda, and supports Abarax in Zhentil Keep.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] — mentioned on page 51

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Abarax

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At a Glance

A pit fiend. He takes the form and role of Lord Orgauth following the attack on Zhentil Keep.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] — mentioned on page 51

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