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Gethrun was an enemy of the tyrant-mage [[Keraptis]]. Gethrun led an army of rangers to overthrow the evil wizard. | Gethrun was an enemy of the tyrant-mage [[Keraptis]]. Gethrun led an army of rangers to overthrow the evil wizard. | ||
It's not completely clear what god Gethrun was high priest of, although in a document written for and purchased by Wizards of the Coast, [[Erik Mona]] suggested that it was [[Pelor]].[http://www.canonfire.com/ | {{bginfo|It's not completely clear what god Gethrun was high priest of, although in a document written for and purchased by Wizards of the Coast, [[Erik Mona]] suggested that it was [[Pelor]]. ''[http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name{{==}}News&file{{==}}article&sid{{==}}447]''}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In approximately -1100 [[Common Year|CY]] came a sudden upsurge in madness, [[demon]]ic | In approximately -1100 [[Common Year|CY]] came a sudden upsurge in madness, [[demon]]ic possessions, and undead, and in the midst of these calamities, Keraptis introduced a new tax: a third of all newborn children were to be given to him. "As one," the people of Tostenhca rebelled and destroyed the wizard's hierarchy. Led by the high priest Gethrun Shoiraine and his ranger followers, they marched on Keraptis' keep, destroying his personal minions as well. During the chaos, Keraptis managed to escape to the lands of the south, taking with him his [[gnome|gnomish]] bodyguards. | ||
Gethrun claimed Keraptis' spellbook, ''The Pyronomicon'', as his share of the spoils, holding it himself for | Gethrun claimed Keraptis' spellbook, ''The Pyronomicon'', as his share of the spoils, holding it himself for fifty years. Unable to use the spells it contained himself, however, he eventually turned it over to the [[elf|elves]] of the [[Gamboge Forest]] for safekeeping. | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Cordell, Bruce R.]] ''[[Return to White Plume Mountain]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | *[[Cordell, Bruce R.]] ''[[Return to White Plume Mountain]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | ||
*[[Robert S. Mullin|Mullin, Robert S]]. "Arcane Lore: Greyhawk Grimoires II." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #241. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | |||
*[[Lawrence Shick|Shick, Lawrence]]. ''[[White Plume Mountain (adventure)|White Plume Mountain]]'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 13 February 2024
| Gethrun Shoiraine | |
|---|---|
| General info | |
| Home: | Tostenhca |
| Alignment: | Good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric |
| Dates | |
| Age: | Presumed dead (alive circa 1700 years ago) |
Gethrun Shoiraine was a "powerful and good" high priest in the ancient city of Tostenhca.
Relationships
Gethrun was an enemy of the tyrant-mage Keraptis. Gethrun led an army of rangers to overthrow the evil wizard.
History
In approximately -1100 CY came a sudden upsurge in madness, demonic possessions, and undead, and in the midst of these calamities, Keraptis introduced a new tax: a third of all newborn children were to be given to him. "As one," the people of Tostenhca rebelled and destroyed the wizard's hierarchy. Led by the high priest Gethrun Shoiraine and his ranger followers, they marched on Keraptis' keep, destroying his personal minions as well. During the chaos, Keraptis managed to escape to the lands of the south, taking with him his gnomish bodyguards.
Gethrun claimed Keraptis' spellbook, The Pyronomicon, as his share of the spoils, holding it himself for fifty years. Unable to use the spells it contained himself, however, he eventually turned it over to the elves of the Gamboge Forest for safekeeping.
Bibliography
- Cordell, Bruce R. Return to White Plume Mountain. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
- Mullin, Robert S. "Arcane Lore: Greyhawk Grimoires II." Dragon #241. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
- Shick, Lawrence. White Plume Mountain Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Gethrun Shoiraine | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #241 | 77 |