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'''Abra Saghast''' is Head Librarian of the [[Great Library]] of [[City of Greyhawk|Greyhawk]].{{csb|DMG2024|154}}{{refn|name=librarian|group=note|Abra Saghast is the Head Librarian in the DMG 2024.  In earllier sources, [[Gratius Saghast]] (male human) is the Head Librarian of the [[Great Library]] in [[576 CY]].{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{cite lgj|4|8}} }}
== Description ==
== Description ==
"Abra... has bright-green eyes, and her bronze scales are tinged with aquamarine blue. She typically wears a patchwork robe."{{csb|DMG2024||Chapter 5: Creating Campaigns: Free City of Greyhawk—City Locations}}
"Abra... has bright-green eyes, and her bronze scales are tinged with aquamarine blue. She typically wears a patchwork robe."{{csb|DMG2024|154}}


== Personality ==
== Personality ==
She is "crusty and irascible,"{{csb|DMG2024||Chapter 5: Creating Campaigns: Free City of Greyhawk—City Locations}}{{refn|name=gratius|group=note|The same description of personality traits is previously given to [[Gratius Saghast]].{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}} }}
She is "crusty and irascible,"{{csb|DMG2024|154}}{{refn|name=gratius|group=note|The same description of personality traits is previously given to [[Gratius Saghast]].{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}} }}
 
== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
Though she is not given specific class levels, she is instead listed as an "archmage" which is given a statblock.  
Though she is not given specific class levels, Abra is instead listed as an "archmage" which is given a statblock and referred to as an "18th-level spellcaster" in the ''Basic Rules'' (2014),  and has "wizard spells prepared".{{csb|Basic Rules ''(2014)'' |395}} In the ''Monster Manual'' (2024) the archmage is specifically called a [[wizard]].{{csb|MM2025|199}}  She can cast level 9 spells, which equates to at least a 17th-level [[wizard]].{{csb|PH2024|166}}
Saghast can cast ninth-level spells, which equates to at least a 17th-level [[wizard]].{{csb|PH2024|166}} or 17th-level sorceror {{csb|PH2024|140}}.


== Activities ==
== Activities ==
Abra Saghast is Head Librarian of the [[Great Library]] in [[576 CY]].{{csb|DMG2024||Chapter 5: Creating Campaigns}}
During business hours, Abra is most frequently found at her "high"{{csb|DMG2024|154}}{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}} and "impressive"{{cite lgj|4|8}} desk which sits on a large, raised platform{{csb|DMG2024|154}}{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{cite lgj|4|8}} made of marble{{cite lgj|4|8}} inside the entrance in the main hall.{{csb|DMG2024|154}}
{{refn|name=librarian|group=note|In earllier sources, [[Gratius Saghast]] (male human) is the Head Librarian of the [[Great Library]] in [[576 CY]].{{csb|CoG|67|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{cite lgj|4|8}} }}


== History ==
== History ==
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 4 March 2025

Greyhawk Character
Abra Saghast
General info
Occupation:Head Librarian of the Great Library
Alignment:Chaotic good
Gender:Female
Species:Dragonborn
Ethnicity:Bronze
Class:Archmage (Wizard)

Abra Saghast is Head Librarian of the Great Library of Greyhawk.[1][note 1]

Description

"Abra... has bright-green eyes, and her bronze scales are tinged with aquamarine blue. She typically wears a patchwork robe."[1]

Personality

She is "crusty and irascible,"[1][note 2]

Abilities

Though she is not given specific class levels, Abra is instead listed as an "archmage" which is given a statblock and referred to as an "18th-level spellcaster" in the Basic Rules (2014), and has "wizard spells prepared".[4] In the Monster Manual (2024) the archmage is specifically called a wizard.[5] She can cast level 9 spells, which equates to at least a 17th-level wizard.[6]

Activities

During business hours, Abra is most frequently found at her "high"[1][2] and "impressive"[3] desk which sits on a large, raised platform[1][2][3] made of marble[3] inside the entrance in the main hall.[1]

History

See Also

See also: Gratius Saghast

Appearances

References

Notes

  1. Abra Saghast is the Head Librarian in the DMG 2024. In earllier sources, Gratius Saghast (male human) is the Head Librarian of the Great Library in 576 CY.[2][3]
  2. The same description of personality traits is previously given to Gratius Saghast.[2]

Citations

  1. a b c d e f Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.154.
  2. a b c d The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.67, Gem of the Flanaess.
  3. a b c d Living Greyhawk Journal #4 (May 2001), p.8.  
  4. Basic Rules (2014) , p.395.
  5. Monster Manual (2025), p.199.
  6. Player's Handbook (2024), p.166.

Bibliography

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