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The Walker is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in [[Medegia]] remains unknown.
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[[Oeridian]] legends concerning The Walker have existed since before the [[Great Kingdom]] came into being. He is always described as a man who appears physically very young, perhaps but 15 or 16 years of age, though great age is attributed to him, and a perceptive viewer can see that he has tiny lines on his forehead and around his eyes which belie the appearance of youth. The truth is that he has always existed and always will, though in what form, perhaps even he does not know.
'''The Walker''' is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in [[Medegia]] remains unknown. He is considered to be one of of [[Johydee#Johydee's Children|Johydee's Children]], and has been in traveling through Medegia for as long as anyone can remember, and probably much longer than that. Those casting ''detect magic'' can see a faint trail of abjuration and alteration magic left behind in his wake {{csb|Ivid|107}}.
==Description==


He can be recognized by the small sack tied to a stick which he carries over his shoulder, and the small and nondescript dog which always accompanies him.
===Appearance===
The Walker looks like a young man of 15 or 16, though close examination reveals fine lines around his eyes. Though his form does tend to shift, the two notable features that don't are the sack on a stick that he carries with his that is filled with magical baubles, and the small dog who is always at his side.{{csb|Ivid|106}}


The Walker is often said to be a being verging on demipower status, perhaps a human who is undergoing divine ascension and in the last stages of a sublime enlightenment. Some say he is an aspect of [[Fharlanghn]], but this is surely only a partial truth at best.
===Personality===
Though The Walker shuns human company, he is unfailingly polite to those he meets on the road, though he speaks truly little, and mostly in riddles{{csb|Ivid|106}}. He is always in good humor, and never gets angry, or gives offense, even when attacked or insulted{{csb|Ivid|107}}


He is one of Johydee's Children. His sack is small and contains only small trinkets or beads which seem to be of little value, but which are potently magical and unique in kind. The Walker always shuns human company, though he is polite enough to any whom he meets on the road. He speaks very little and then always in riddles. But he is unfailingly good-humored and never shows anger nor gives offense to any he meets.
==Abilities==
The Walker "cannot be effectively attacked by any magical or mundane means."{{csb|Ivid|107}} Any weapon swung at him transforms into something harmless, he can dispel any magical attack as with ''dispel magic'' with nothing more than "a wave of the hand", and he often will simply vanish to avoid attacks{{csb|Ivid|107}}.


One of The Walker's traits is that he cannot be attacked effectively by magical or mundane means. Either he simply vanishes, or with a wave of his hand he can dispel magic or turn any weapon used against him into a harmless object, perhaps but a thin stick or stave which the holder finds impossible to raise against him. He never attacks in reply.
The Walker travels at average speed, but can cross any terrain with penalty and never tires. He can also walk on water, though his canine companion cannot, and must be carried across.{{csb|Ivid|107}}.


The Walker travels at normal speed but he never tires, and he can cross any terrain without penalties. He is normally a land traveler, though he can walk on water at will. Oddly enough, his little dog cannot, so The Walker carries him across water.
==Home==
The Walker doesn't have a home, as such. He wanders, though he almost exclusively travels in [[Medegia]].


The Walker is enigmatic. No one knows who he is, or where he comes from, or where he is going. He seems to be undergoing some endless journey.
==History==
In a sudden change in [[585 CY]], the faint magical auras left behind The Walker have been observed forming a previously unknown, deliberate pattern—a spider's web centered on [[Mentrey]].{{csb|Ivid|107}}


The Walker is a mystery, and the sightings of him in Medegia would be nothing more than the retelling of an old myth if it were not for the fact that his travels have left behind him a growing and developing trail of
Another oddity is that along the nexus points of the pattern, 12' smooth stone monoliths have appeared. They radiate a similar magical energy to his trail, though slightly stronger.  Like The Walker himself, they are completely impervious to physical or magical damage. Their purpose is unknown, though it may reflect some development in the psyche of The Walker, or in Medegia itself. {{csb|Ivid|107}}.


magical force.
== Rumors and legends ==
[[Oeridian]] tales of his existence go back to before the [[Great Kingdom]]{{csb|Ivid|106}} (before [[-110 CY]]). There are some who say he's an aspect of [[Fharlanghn]] though most agree that is only partial truth at best{{csb|Ivid|106}}.
 
== References ==
=== Notes ===
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=== Citations ===
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=== Bibliography ===
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
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Latest revision as of 07:05, 24 April 2025

Greyhawk Character
The Walker
Names and titles
Title(s):The Walker
General info
Occupation:Wanderer
Home:Medegia
Gender:male
Species:human?
Patron deity:Johydee
Dates
Age:unknowably old

The Walker is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in Medegia remains unknown. He is considered to be one of of Johydee's Children, and has been in traveling through Medegia for as long as anyone can remember, and probably much longer than that. Those casting detect magic can see a faint trail of abjuration and alteration magic left behind in his wake [1].

Description

Appearance

The Walker looks like a young man of 15 or 16, though close examination reveals fine lines around his eyes. Though his form does tend to shift, the two notable features that don't are the sack on a stick that he carries with his that is filled with magical baubles, and the small dog who is always at his side.[2]

Personality

Though The Walker shuns human company, he is unfailingly polite to those he meets on the road, though he speaks truly little, and mostly in riddles[2]. He is always in good humor, and never gets angry, or gives offense, even when attacked or insulted[1]

Abilities

The Walker "cannot be effectively attacked by any magical or mundane means."[1] Any weapon swung at him transforms into something harmless, he can dispel any magical attack as with dispel magic with nothing more than "a wave of the hand", and he often will simply vanish to avoid attacks[1].

The Walker travels at average speed, but can cross any terrain with penalty and never tires. He can also walk on water, though his canine companion cannot, and must be carried across.[1].

Home

The Walker doesn't have a home, as such. He wanders, though he almost exclusively travels in Medegia.

History

In a sudden change in 585 CY, the faint magical auras left behind The Walker have been observed forming a previously unknown, deliberate pattern—a spider's web centered on Mentrey.[1]

Another oddity is that along the nexus points of the pattern, 12' smooth stone monoliths have appeared. They radiate a similar magical energy to his trail, though slightly stronger. Like The Walker himself, they are completely impervious to physical or magical damage. Their purpose is unknown, though it may reflect some development in the psyche of The Walker, or in Medegia itself. [1].

Rumors and legends

Oeridian tales of his existence go back to before the Great Kingdom[2] (before -110 CY). There are some who say he's an aspect of Fharlanghn though most agree that is only partial truth at best[2].

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g Ivid the Undying (1995), p.107.
  2. ↑ a b c d Ivid the Undying (1995), p.106.

Bibliography

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

Walker, The Non-player character Ivid the Undying 7, 106, 107, 153, 157
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