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==History== | ==History== | ||
Leomund, an immigrant from the East, was already ancient when he joined the Circle of Eight in approximately | Leomund, an immigrant from the East, was already ancient when he joined the Circle of Eight in approximately [[571 CY]]. He retired from the Circle in [[576 CY]], citing other compelling uses of his time. He was replaced by [[Otiluke]] later that year and has been seldom heard from since, and not at all in recent years. | ||
==Spells== | ==Spells== | ||
Leomund is responsible for developing the following spells: | Leomund is responsible for developing the following spells: | ||
*Leomund's Hidden Lodge{{csb|CAr|113}} | *''Leomund's Hidden Lodge''{{csb|CAr|113}} | ||
* Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment | * ''Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment'' | ||
* Leomund's Secret Chest | * ''Leomund's Secret Chest'' | ||
* Leomund's Secure Shelter | * ''Leomund's Secure Shelter'' | ||
* Leomund's Tiny Hut | * ''Leomund's Tiny Hut'' | ||
* Leomund's Tiny Igloo{{csb|Frostburn|101}} | * ''Leomund's Tiny Igloo''{{csb|Frostburn ''(2004)'' |101}} | ||
* Leomund's Trap | * ''Leomund's Trap'' | ||
* ''Leomund's Spacious Carriage''—summons a magically secure carriage with ''phantom steeds''.{{csb|Cityscape ''(2006)'' |66}} | |||
==Writings== | ==Writings== | ||
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==Creative origins== | ==Creative origins== | ||
Leomund was the player character of Len Lakofka, who has stated vehemently that his character was never a member of the Circle of Eight. Instead, in the ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #10, he suggested that the Circle member was an impostor whose true name was "Guy Gas", clearly an implication that (Gary) Gygax had changed his PC into an NPC, altering the character. | Leomund was the player character of [[Len Lakofka]], who has stated vehemently that his character was never a member of the Circle of Eight. Instead, in the ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #10, he suggested that the Circle member was an impostor whose true name was "Guy Gas", clearly an implication that (Gary) Gygax had changed his PC into an NPC, altering the character. | ||
The class levels, birth date, and alignment attributed to Leomund above come from Lakofka's ''Oerth Journal'' article, and must be considered [[Greyhawk_canon#Apocrypha|apocryphal]]. | The class levels, birth date, and alignment attributed to Leomund above come from Lakofka's ''Oerth Journal'' article, and must be considered [[Greyhawk_canon#Apocrypha|apocryphal]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:53, 12 April 2025
| Leomund | |
|---|---|
| General info | |
| Alignment: | Lawful neutral (good) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Wizard19 (Transmuter) /Cleric (Lendor) 5 |
| Patron deity: | Leomund |
| Dates | |
| Birthdate: | 479 CY |
Leomund is an archmage and former member of the Circle of Eight. He was created and originally played by Lenard Lakofka.
Description
Leomund is described as both clever and practical.
Relationships
Leomund is a former member of the Circle of Eight. Greyhawk Ruins names him as a rumored member of the Ring of Five.
Home
Leomund always kept his whereabouts circumspect, but it is thought he once lived in Medegia.
History
Leomund, an immigrant from the East, was already ancient when he joined the Circle of Eight in approximately 571 CY. He retired from the Circle in 576 CY, citing other compelling uses of his time. He was replaced by Otiluke later that year and has been seldom heard from since, and not at all in recent years.
Spells
Leomund is responsible for developing the following spells:
- Leomund's Hidden Lodge[1]
- Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment
- Leomund's Secret Chest
- Leomund's Secure Shelter
- Leomund's Tiny Hut
- Leomund's Tiny Igloo[2]
- Leomund's Trap
- Leomund's Spacious Carriage—summons a magically secure carriage with phantom steeds.[3]
Writings
Leomund authored or co-authored the following works:
- Architecture (with Mordenkainen)[4]
- Forgotten Arts of Oratory Magnetism[5]
- Thesis on the Planes of Anti-Matter[4]
- Transcendental Impenetrabilities[4]
Magic items
Leomund is the creator of Leomund's plate and cup[6] (also known as Leomund's plate and Leomund's goblet)[7][8] Made of engraved silver, gold, or platinum, these finely crafted dishes produce delicious meals and alcoholic drinks on command, at variable frequencies per day depending on the nature of the item. After use, they must be cleaned with sweet or holy water once a week or permanently stop functioning.[6]
Creative origins
Leomund was the player character of Len Lakofka, who has stated vehemently that his character was never a member of the Circle of Eight. Instead, in the Oerth Journal #10, he suggested that the Circle member was an impostor whose true name was "Guy Gas", clearly an implication that (Gary) Gygax had changed his PC into an NPC, altering the character.
The class levels, birth date, and alignment attributed to Leomund above come from Lakofka's Oerth Journal article, and must be considered apocryphal.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Complete Arcane (2004), p.113.
- ↑ Frostburn (2004) , p.101.
- ↑ Cityscape (2006) , p.66.
- ↑ a b c "Spells Between the Covers". Dragon #82 (Feb 1984), p.58.
- ↑ "Spells Between the Covers". Dragon #82 (Feb 1984), p.57.
- ↑ a b "Bazaar of the Bizaare". Dragon #28 (Aug 1979), p.81.
- ↑ Encyclopedia Magica, Volume Three. (1995), p.839.
- ↑ Encyclopedia Magica, Volume Two. (1995), p.547.
Bibliography
- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Gygax, Gary. Players Handbook. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1978.
- Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
- Lakofka, Lenard. "Bazaar of the Bizarre." Dragon #28. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
- ———. "Tales From the Green Dragon Inn: Leomund's Life." Oerth Journal #10. Council of Greyhawk, 1999. Available online: [1]
- Mobley, Blake, and Timothy B Brown. Greyhawk Ruins. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture By Leomund & Mordenkainen | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Architecture By Leomund & Mordenkainen | Item | Book, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III | 1140 |
| Forgotten Arts of Oratory Magnetism By Leomund | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 57 |
| Forgotten Arts of Oratory Magnetism By Leomund | Item | Book, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III | 1171 |
| Goblets, Leomund's | Item | Dragon magazine #028 | 31 | |
| Goblets, Leomund's | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume II | 547 | |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | DMGR5 - Creative Campaigning | 111 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | Dragon magazine #068 | 24 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | Dragon magazine #082 | 57, 58 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | Oerth Journal #10 | 3,81,84,85,87 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | Oerth Journal #28 | 3 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 23 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | The Adventure Begins | 60 |
| Leomund | Non-player character | Male, Human, [MU?], | WGR1 Greyhawk Ruins | 3 |
| Leomund's Hidden Lodge (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 148, 181, 182 |
| Leomund's Hidden Lodge (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 499 |
| Leomund's Labile Locker | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume II | 657 | |
| Leomund's Labile Locker | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume IV | 1581, 1628, 1630 | |
| Leomund's Labile Locker | Item | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 126 | |
| Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Dragon magazine #068 | 24, 25 |
| Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 182, 185 |
| Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 30, 59 |
| Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e (Premium Edition) | 30, 59 |
| Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 499, 500 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Hidden Lore, D&D 3.0 | 5 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e | 41, 80-81 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 2e | 127, 169, 238, 243 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 181 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Spelljammer Boxed Set: Concordance of Arcane Space | 82 |
| Leomund's Secret Chest (LVL5) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 500, 501 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Dragon magazine #067 | 4, 56, 57 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Hidden Lore, D&D 3.0 | 4 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 2e | 126, 159, 238, 243 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 180, 182 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Spelljammer Boxed Set: Concordance of Arcane Space | 81 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 30, 57 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e (Premium Edition) | 30, 57 |
| Leomund's Secure Shelter (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 501 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Hidden Lore, D&D 3.0 | 3 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e | 41, 74 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 2e | 126, 151, 238, 243 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 180 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Spelljammer Boxed Set: Concordance of Arcane Space | 81 |
| Leomund's Tiny Hut (LVL3) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 501, 502 |
| Leomund's Trap (LVL2) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Hidden Lore, D&D 3.0 | 3 |
| Leomund's Trap (LVL2) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e | 41, 70 |
| Leomund's Trap (LVL2) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Player's Option - Spells And Magic | 182, 185 |
| Leomund's Trap (LVL2) | Spell | Spell (Magic User), | Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II | 502 |
| Leomund's Trap (LVL2) | Spell | Spell (Ranger), | Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e | 70 |
| Plates, Leomund's | Item | Dragon magazine #028 | 31 | |
| Thesis on the Planes of Anti-Matter By Leomund | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Transcendental Impenetrabilities By Leomund | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Transcendental Impenetrabilities By Leomund | Item | Book, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume IV | 1253 |