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|image= | |image=[[Image:Zhawar Orlysse01.jpg]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=Zhawar Orlysse, as depicted on the cover of ''[[Dungeon]]'' #77 (1999). Art by Stephen A. Daniele. | ||
|name=Zhawar Orlysse | |name=Zhawar Orlysse | ||
|home= | |home=[[Suel Imperium]]| | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race=Suel Lich (former human) | |race=Suel Lich (former [[Suel]] human) | ||
|class=Wizard 25 | |class=Wizard 25 | ||
|alignment= | |alignment=Neutral Evil | ||
|age=1000+ | |age=1000+ | ||
|universe=''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' | |universe=''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Zhawar Orlysse''' is a [[Suel lich]], a wizard who learned how to transform himself into black fiery energy that hops from body to body to survive. | |||
==Description== | |||
Zhawar Orlysse resembles a normal human with coarse, leathery skin and eyes that glow with black fire. He has long black hair, a beard, and an [[Oeridian]] complexion. In his true form, Orlysse is a vaguely humanoid shape composed entirely of black energy. | |||
==Relationships== | |||
Orlysse has two henchmen, the efreet [[Brix]] and [[Brax]], as well as warrior shades and various undead minions in his stronghold. He is currently wearing the body of a vile necromancer whose name was [[Sord Azaphel]]; Azaphel's identity is entirely overwritten by the spirit of Zhawar Orlysse. | |||
==History== | |||
Born before the [[Rain of Colorless Fire]], Zhawar Orlysse considered himself to be a rival of the wizard [[Keraptis]]. He became so obsessed with Keraptis, in fact, that he built himself a trap-filled dungeon and eventually convinced himself that he ''was'' Keraptis. | |||
Orlysse was also a scholar of the ancient [[Torhoon]], and stocked his dungeon with their artifacts and even their corpses, which he reanimated as undead. He used Torhoon magics to create the demiplane of [[Devastus]]. | Orlysse was also a scholar of the ancient [[Torhoon]], and stocked his dungeon with their artifacts and even their corpses, which he reanimated as undead. He used Torhoon magics to create the demiplane of [[Devastus]]. | ||
A letter addressed to Zhawar Orlysse can be found beneath [[White Plume Mountain (mountain)|White Plume Mountain]] in the adventure ''[[Return to White Plume Mountain]]'', with a spell enclosed designed to infect Orlysse with a complete imprint of the real Keraptis's mind. | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "Ex Keraptis Cum Amore." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #77. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999. | *[[Cordell, Bruce R.]] ''[[Return to White Plume Mountain]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. p.23. | ||
*[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "[[Ex Keraptis Cum Amore]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #77. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999. | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 9 February 2025
| Zhawar Orlysse | |
|---|---|
 Zhawar Orlysse, as depicted on the cover of Dungeon #77 (1999). Art by Stephen A. Daniele. | |
| General info | |
| Home: | Suel Imperium |
| Alignment: | Neutral Evil |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Suel Lich (former Suel human) |
| Class: | Wizard 25 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 1000+ |
Zhawar Orlysse is a Suel lich, a wizard who learned how to transform himself into black fiery energy that hops from body to body to survive.
Description
Zhawar Orlysse resembles a normal human with coarse, leathery skin and eyes that glow with black fire. He has long black hair, a beard, and an Oeridian complexion. In his true form, Orlysse is a vaguely humanoid shape composed entirely of black energy.
Relationships
Orlysse has two henchmen, the efreet Brix and Brax, as well as warrior shades and various undead minions in his stronghold. He is currently wearing the body of a vile necromancer whose name was Sord Azaphel; Azaphel's identity is entirely overwritten by the spirit of Zhawar Orlysse.
History
Born before the Rain of Colorless Fire, Zhawar Orlysse considered himself to be a rival of the wizard Keraptis. He became so obsessed with Keraptis, in fact, that he built himself a trap-filled dungeon and eventually convinced himself that he was Keraptis.
Orlysse was also a scholar of the ancient Torhoon, and stocked his dungeon with their artifacts and even their corpses, which he reanimated as undead. He used Torhoon magics to create the demiplane of Devastus.
A letter addressed to Zhawar Orlysse can be found beneath White Plume Mountain in the adventure Return to White Plume Mountain, with a spell enclosed designed to infect Orlysse with a complete imprint of the real Keraptis's mind.
Bibliography
- Cordell, Bruce R. Return to White Plume Mountain. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. p.23.
- Miller, Andy. "Ex Keraptis Cum Amore." Dungeon #77. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
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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| Zhawar Orlysse | Non-player character | Lich, [M25], | Dungeon magazine #077 | 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56 |
| Zhawar Orlysse | Non-player character | Lich, [M25], | Return to White Plume Mountain | 23 |