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|caption= Seragrimm the Just, as appearing on Greyhawk Trading Card #77 | |caption = Seragrimm the Just, as appearing on Greyhawk Trading Card #77 | ||
|name= Seragrimm the Just | |name = Seragrimm the Just | ||
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|gender= Male | |title = | ||
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|class= Wizard 20 | |home = | ||
|alignment=Lawful good | |gender = Male | ||
|age= | |race = [[Lich]] ([[undead]]) | ||
|ethnicity = (formerly) [[Aerdi]] [[human]] | |||
|occupation = Ruler | |||
|class = Wizard 20 | |||
|alignment = Lawful good | |||
|age = 500+? (unknown) | |||
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'''Seragrimm the Just''' is a rare good-aligned lich, published in the 1991 Trading Cards line. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
{{quoted text|Seragrimm's main goal in life was to maintain control as ruler of his lands. He desired to keep his land peaceful and safe from evil. This desire was so strong that upon his death, he did not die completely, instead he lives on. safeguarding his castle and watching over those who rule his lands. Through his magic, he directs the actions of his officials.|{{cite card|1991|77|Seragrimm}}}} | |||
{{quoted text|Seragrimm is an ancient [[Aerdi]] king. He once sat upon the [[Malachite Throne]]. A good and just ruler, he was slain by his own son, who ruled as a despot. His desire to help his nation was so strong that he refused death. Unable to leave his tomb, Seragrimm is occasionally visited by wizards and imperial advisors. He has unearthly powers to aid them in noble causes.|{{csb|SRG1|156}} }} | |||
==Home== | |||
==Equipment and possessions== | |||
Seragrimm owns at least a few powerfulo magic items, including: a ''staff of the magi'', ''medallion of thought projection'', and a ''robe of eyes''. In art, he is illustrated holding his staff across his lap. | |||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
===Allies and minions=== | |||
[[File:Seragrimm03.jpg|thumb|250px|Seragrimm, from ''[[Spellfire]]'' card #178.]] | |||
Seragrimm's official emissary is [[Drendar]]. Drendar shuttles information in both directions, between Seragrimm and other heads of state. Drendar is entirely loyal to Seragrimm, his king, despite those who have tried to take advantage or control of him. | Seragrimm's official emissary is [[Drendar]]. Drendar shuttles information in both directions, between Seragrimm and other heads of state. Drendar is entirely loyal to Seragrimm, his king, despite those who have tried to take advantage or control of him. | ||
==Publication history== | ==Publication history== | ||
Seragrimm was first printed on Card #77 of the 1991 [[ | Seragrimm was first printed on Card #77 of the 1991 [[Trading Cards]] set, with art by Keith Parkinson. | ||
Before and after its appearance on the card, the same art | Before and after its appearance on the card, the same art was used on several other products, including the novel '' Sceptre of Power'' (March, 1986) by Morris Simon, and the first edition adventure [[Crown of Ancient Glory]] (1987), as well as a [https://www.keithparkinson.com/product/crown-of-ancient-glory/ 1,000-piece puzzle] in the "Fantasy Series" line by Wizkids (2004). | ||
The appellation "the Just" comes from Seragrimm's second publication. In the ''[[wikipedia:Spellfire|Spellfire]]'' card game, Seragrimm appeared (with the same art) on card #178 of the "base set" in 1994.{{cite card|1994|178}} | |||
Seragrimm | |||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
There was some debate over Seragrimm's alignment (Lawful Good). | There was some debate over Seragrimm's alignment (Lawful Good). However, good-aligned liches have been possible in D&D at least since second edition in the ''Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1'' (1989). Their entry listed "Alignment: any", as well as going on to say, "In rare cases, liches of a most unusual nature can be found which are of any alignment."{{csb|MC1}} The next year (1990), the year before the trading card was printed, a good-aligned lich called an "Archlich" was published in ''Lost Ships'', predating and seeming to be the rules-source for Seragrimm.P{{csb|SJR1||s.v. Lich, Arch|note="Archliches are a very rare form of undead.... transformed human spellcasters of good alignment".}} This was later confirmed further in the ''Monstrous Manual'' (1993), where the entry for Archlich stated, "... even lawful good liches apparently have existed,"{{csb|Monstrous Manual|223}} though it does note they are exceedingly rare.{{csb|MM2e|223|s.v. Lich|note="...archliches are as rare as roc's teeth."}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Seragrimm02.jpg|Reverse side of [[Trading Cards|Trading card]] #77 | |||
</gallery> | |||
== External links== | |||
* [https://greyhawkonline.com/oerthjournal ''Mysterious Places: Lands of the Dead''] in ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #33 (2020)—by [[Gary Holian]]. While not official lore, it remains an interesting version of Seragrimm. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
===Citations=== | |||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
===Bibliography=== | |||
* Greenwood, Ed. ''SJR1: Lost Ships''. Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1990 | * Greenwood, Ed. ''SJR1: Lost Ships''. Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1990 | ||
* ''[[ | * ''1991 [[Trading Cards]]'', Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1991 | ||
* ''Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1, | * ''Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1,''. Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1989 Item code: TSR2102 | ||
* ''Monstrous Manual, 2140''. Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1993 | * ''Monstrous Manual, 2140''. Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1993 | ||
* Nesmith, Bruce and Tim Beach, ''Spellfire Reference Guide'' Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1995. | |||
{{index}} | {{index}} | ||
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[[Category:Undead characters]] | |||
[[Category: Characters of the Great Kingdom]] | |||
[[Category: Characters of the Adri Forest]] | |||
[[Category: Trading cards]] | |||
[[Category:Wizards]] | [[Category:Wizards]] | ||
[[Category:Liches]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:29, 7 April 2025
| Seragrimm the Just | |
|---|---|
 Seragrimm the Just, as appearing on Greyhawk Trading Card #77 | |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Ruler |
| Alignment: | Lawful good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Lich (undead) |
| Ethnicity: | (formerly) Aerdi human |
| Class: | Wizard 20 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 500+? (unknown) |
Seragrimm the Just is a rare good-aligned lich, published in the 1991 Trading Cards line.
Description
"Seragrimm's main goal in life was to maintain control as ruler of his lands. He desired to keep his land peaceful and safe from evil. This desire was so strong that upon his death, he did not die completely, instead he lives on. safeguarding his castle and watching over those who rule his lands. Through his magic, he directs the actions of his officials."[1]
"Seragrimm is an ancient Aerdi king. He once sat upon the Malachite Throne. A good and just ruler, he was slain by his own son, who ruled as a despot. His desire to help his nation was so strong that he refused death. Unable to leave his tomb, Seragrimm is occasionally visited by wizards and imperial advisors. He has unearthly powers to aid them in noble causes."[2]
Home
Equipment and possessions
Seragrimm owns at least a few powerfulo magic items, including: a staff of the magi, medallion of thought projection, and a robe of eyes. In art, he is illustrated holding his staff across his lap.
Relationships
Allies and minions
Seragrimm's official emissary is Drendar. Drendar shuttles information in both directions, between Seragrimm and other heads of state. Drendar is entirely loyal to Seragrimm, his king, despite those who have tried to take advantage or control of him.
Publication history
Seragrimm was first printed on Card #77 of the 1991 Trading Cards set, with art by Keith Parkinson. Before and after its appearance on the card, the same art was used on several other products, including the novel Sceptre of Power (March, 1986) by Morris Simon, and the first edition adventure Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), as well as a 1,000-piece puzzle in the "Fantasy Series" line by Wizkids (2004).
The appellation "the Just" comes from Seragrimm's second publication. In the Spellfire card game, Seragrimm appeared (with the same art) on card #178 of the "base set" in 1994.[3]
Reception
There was some debate over Seragrimm's alignment (Lawful Good). However, good-aligned liches have been possible in D&D at least since second edition in the Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1 (1989). Their entry listed "Alignment: any", as well as going on to say, "In rare cases, liches of a most unusual nature can be found which are of any alignment."[4] The next year (1990), the year before the trading card was printed, a good-aligned lich called an "Archlich" was published in Lost Ships, predating and seeming to be the rules-source for Seragrimm.P[5] This was later confirmed further in the Monstrous Manual (1993), where the entry for Archlich stated, "... even lawful good liches apparently have existed,"[6] though it does note they are exceedingly rare.[7]
Gallery
-
Reverse side of Trading card #77
External links
- Mysterious Places: Lands of the Dead in Oerth Journal #33 (2020)—by Gary Holian. While not official lore, it remains an interesting version of Seragrimm.
References
Citations
- ↑ 1991 Trading Cards, card #77, Seragrimm
- ↑ Spellfire Reference Guide (1995), p.156.
- ↑ Spellfire CCG (1994), card #178
- ↑ MC1 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989).
- ↑ SJR1 Lost Ships (1990), s.v. Lich, Arch, "Archliches are a very rare form of undead.... transformed human spellcasters of good alignment"..
- ↑ Monstrous Manual (1993), p.223.
- ↑ Monstrous Manual (1993), p.223, s.v. Lich, "...archliches are as rare as roc's teeth.".
Bibliography
- Greenwood, Ed. SJR1: Lost Ships. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990
- 1991 Trading Cards, Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991
- Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1,. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989 Item code: TSR2102
- Monstrous Manual, 2140. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993
- Nesmith, Bruce and Tim Beach, Spellfire Reference Guide Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seragrimm | Non-player character | Lich, [Mu20], | Oerth Journal #33 | 6,7 |
| Seragrimm | Non-player character | Lich, [Mu20], | 1991 TSR Trading Cards - Factory Set | 77 |