Hautna Masq
| Hautna Masq | |
|---|---|
 Hautna Masq with Theodain Eriason, depicted in Return of the Eight (1998). Art by Ted Naifeh. | |
| Names and titles | |
| Nickname: | Theodain Eriason |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | None, Circle of Eight |
| Alignment: | Lawful Nuetral |
| Species: | Greyhawk dragon |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 630 (in 591 CY) |
| Birthdate: | -38 CY |
Hautna Masq is a greyhawk dragon and close, personal friend of Theodain Eriason.
Description
"Hautna Masq has been a friend and ally of Theodain Eriason's family since being rescued by the elves as a hatchling centuries ago. She is currently about 630 years old. When not masquerading as Theodain. Hautna Masq is a 95-foot-long steel-gray dragon. How the two became an "alternating couple" is a story they have not shared, as are the details of their actual relationship. Hautna Masq never leaves the valley, and only the real Theodain meets with the Circle of Eight or wizards who might detect the ruse, though Hautna Masq often takes his place in questioning spies or hiring adventurers.
Theodain and Hautna Masq share the same attitude about threats to the Sheldomar valley. Unlike the real Theodain, Hautna Masq fights not to capture but to kill, tending to act as judge and executioner.
Discovery of Hautna Masq s little game, if it does not result in the sudden demise of the nosy party, could endanger Theodain's position in the Circle of Eight.[1]"
Personality
"In Theodain's form, Hautna Masq acts much like him, though with an innate respect for law and order and a pleasant manner that he lacks. She never shifts into her true dragon form except in the wilderness or if her life is gravely endangered.[1]"
Abilities
Hautna Masq knows a great deal about "ancient and local history (the Sheldomar Valley over the last two millennia), ancient and modem languages (any common to the Sheldomar Valley), animal lore, herbalism. She knows little about mundane topics such as farming, fishing, hunting (as humans practice it) and riding, and not much about regions outside her "domain".[1]
Possessions
"Hautna can borrow any equipment from the real Theodain, but she prefers finding or buying her own. Hautna Masq has accumulated many magical devices, but she uses only one each time she goes out as Theodain. The DM can determine what item she has, depending on the adventure. Her treasure ... is kept separate from the real Theodain's treasures on the country estate they share near Loftwick.[1]"
Creative origins
According to Roger Moore, the name "Hautna Masq" was created as an easter egg referring to a user on the TSR folders on AOL and the Greytalk IRC chat server in the late 90s. Their screenname was QSamantha, making Hautna Masq a near anagram of their name.
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d Return of the Eight (1998), p.61.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | Dragon magazine #290 | 108 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 156 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 7, 8, 11 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 21, 22, 48 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | Return of the Eight | 53, 54, 60, 61 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | The Adventure Begins | 7 |
| Hautna Masq {Theodain Eriason} | Non-player character | Male, Dragon, Greyhawk, [3e M17], | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 23 |