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|caption     = One of two bas-relief sculptures of Ilsidahur, the Howling King, on either side of a doorway in Dungeon#10 (1988). Art by [[Valerie Valusek]].
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name=Ilsidahur|
|title       = The Howling King
title=The Howling King|
|home         = 90th layer of[[Abyss]], ''Guttering Grove''
home=[[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]]|
|power       = [[Demon lord]]
power=[[Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons)|demon lord]]|
|gender      = Male
alignment=Chaotic Evil|
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|alignment   = Chaotic Evil
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|portfolio   = Patron of [[bar-lgura]]s
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'''Ilsidahur''' is a [[Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons)|demon lord]]. Called the Howling King, he rules the 90th layer of the [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]] called the ''Guttering Grove''.  He claims rulership over the simian demons known as [[bar-lgura]]s, and is served by [[nalfeshnee]]s as well.


== Publishing history ==
'''Ilsidahur''' is a [[demon lord]]. Called the Howling King, claims rulership over the simian demons known as bar-lguras, and is served by nalfeshnees as well.
Ilsidahur made his debut in ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the [[Amedio Jungle]] in the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' [[campaign setting]]. Despite having his statistics published, nothing was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' in 2006. Ilsidahur has yet to have updated statistics.


== Description ==
== Description ==
Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze. It is assumed his layer of the ''Guttering Grove'' is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.
Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze.  


==Relations==
==Relationships==
Ilsidahur is an ally of [[Demogorgon]]; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon [[Gwynharwyf]], but she was rescued by her consort [[Morwel]] while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.


Ilsidahur is an ally of Demogorgon; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon [[Gwynharwyf]], but she was rescued by her consort [[Morwel]] while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.  
== Publishing history ==
Ilsidahur made his debut in ''[[Dungeon]]'' #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (March/April 1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the [[Amedio Jungle]]. Nothing more was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' in 2006, with two brief lore references.  


==References==
==Realm==
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]], [[Erik Mona]], and Ed Stark. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], [[2006]]).
Ilsidahur rules the 90th layer of the [[Abyss]] called the ''Guttering Grove''.{{csb|Hordes of the Abyss|141}} which can be reached (in addition to other means) by climbing up the jagged cliffs in the [[Screaming Jungle]] in [[Gaping Maw]], the realm of [[Demogorgon]].{{cite dragon|367|30}}  It is assumed the Guttering Grove is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.{{cn}}
**"Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Demogorgon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #357. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.


*Nephew, John. "The Shrine of Ilsidahur." ''[[Dungeon|Dungeon]]'' #10 ([[TSR, Inc|TSR]], 1988).
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showarticle&articleid=2997 Pen & Paper listing for "The Shrine of Ilsidahur."]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilsidahur Ilsidahur at Wikipedia].
 
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Jacobs, James]]. "Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: [[Demogorgon]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #357. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
*Nephew, John. "The Shrine of Ilsidahur." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #10. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
{{index}}


==External link==
*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showarticle&articleid=2997 Pen & Paper listing for "The Shrine of Ilsidahur."]


[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Archfiends]]

Latest revision as of 08:54, 2 May 2025

Archfiend
Ilsidahur
One of two bas-relief sculptures of Ilsidahur, the Howling King, on either side of a doorway in Dungeon#10 (1988). Art by Valerie Valusek.
Title: The Howling King
Home plane: 90th layer ofAbyss, Guttering Grove
Power level: Demon lord
Gender: Male
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Portfolio: Patron of bar-lguras
Superior: Demogorgon

Ilsidahur is a demon lord. Called the Howling King, claims rulership over the simian demons known as bar-lguras, and is served by nalfeshnees as well.

Description

Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze.

Relationships

Ilsidahur is an ally of Demogorgon; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon Gwynharwyf, but she was rescued by her consort Morwel while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.

Publishing history

Ilsidahur made his debut in Dungeon #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (March/April 1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the Amedio Jungle. Nothing more was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss in 2006, with two brief lore references.

Realm

Ilsidahur rules the 90th layer of the Abyss called the Guttering Grove.[1] which can be reached (in addition to other means) by climbing up the jagged cliffs in the Screaming Jungle in Gaping Maw, the realm of Demogorgon.[2] It is assumed the Guttering Grove is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.[citation needed]

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References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Hordes of the Abyss, p.141.
  2. ↑ Dragon #367 (Sep 2008), p.30.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

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The Shrine of Ilsidahur Adventure Located in: Amedio (Lake Matreus), Dungeon magazine #10
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