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'''Agath of Thrunch''' is a cleric of [[Celestian]] and the author of ''[[Understanding the Handiwork of Celestian]]'', a book detailing the astrological system of [[Oerth]]. He is the head of the temple of Celestian in the village of [[Thrunch]], which is located in the foothills of the [[Lortmil Mountains]] in the [[Principality of Ulek]]. He is an associate of the [[Circle of Eight]].
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'''Agath of Thrunch''' is a cleric of [[Celestian]],{{csb|WG8|21}} an author, and renowned scholar about workings of the celestial system of [[Oerth]].


Agath is also known to spend time at [[Magepoint]]'s temple of Celestian.
== Description ==
[[File:Agath02.png|thumb|200px|Agath, illustrated by Gary Williams, in WG6 ''[[Isle of the Ape (adventure)|Isle of the Ape]]'' (1985).]]
Agath is middle-aged (in [[596 CY]]).  He has a stern countenance,{{cite dungeon|130|65|Spire of Long Shadows|}} and is often cool.{{cite dungeon|130|63|Spire of Long Shadows|}}


==Bibliography==
== History ==
*[[Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide to Greyhawk]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998 (p. 3).
Agath was among the adventuring party including [[Rowena of the Silverbrow]], [[Franz, Lord Torkeep]], [[Reynard Yargrove]], [[Rakehell Chert]], and [[Warnes Starcoat]] who rescued the ''[[Crook of Rao]]'' from the [[Isle of the Ape (plane)|Isle of the Ape]].


*Decker, Jesse. "The [[Spire of Long Shadows]]." ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #130. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
He was the head of the temple of Celestian in the village of [[Thrunch]], which is located in the foothills of the [[Lortmil Mountains]] in the [[Principality of Ulek]].{{csb|WG6|22}}


*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[WG6: Isle of the Ape]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988 (p. 22).
Agath moves to [[Magepoint]] at some prior to [[596 CY]] and runs the library-temple there.{{cite dungeon|130|63|Spire of Long Shadows|}}


*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998 (p. 9).
== Abilities ==
Agath is superhumanly wise, and his other attributes are all well above average. He is quick and likable.
Str: 16, Int 16, Wis 19, Dex 18, Cha 17{{csb|WG8|21}}


== Possessions ==
As a high-level cleric, Agath has access to many magic items, and carries/wears: ''boots of water walking'' (as ring), ''gauntlets of ogre power'', ''girdle of free action'' (as ring), ''mantle of Celestian'', ''ring of fire resistance'', ''ring of spell storing'', ''scarab of protection'', ''necklace of prayer beads''.{{csb|WG6|22}}


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== Relationships ==
Agath is an ally of [[Tenser]] and is an associate of the [[Circle of Eight]].  He considers [[Reynard Yargrove]] to be an "upstart."{{csb|WG6|22}} [[Warnes Starcoat]] acts competitive around him, and [[Rakehell Chert]] dislikes him.{{csb|WG6|27}}
 
== Works ==
=== Writings ===
Agath is the author of ''[[Understanding the Handiwork of Celestian]]'', a book detailing the astrological system of [[Oerth]].{{csb|PG|3}}{{csb|TAB|9}}
 
== References ==
=== Notes ===
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=== Citations ===
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=== Bibliography ===
*[[Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide to Greyhawk]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998 (p. 3).
*[[Jesse Decker|Decker, Jesse]]. "The [[Spire of Long Shadows]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #130. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Isle of the Ape (adventure)|Isle of the Ape]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985 (p. 22).
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998 (p. 9).
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 16 July 2025

Greyhawk Character
Agath of Thrunch
Agath of Thrunch, as depicted in Dungeon #130. Art by Eva Widermann.
Names and titles
Title(s):High priest
General info
Home:Magepoint, formerly Principality of Ulek
Alignment:Neutral good
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Class:Cleric 19

Agath of Thrunch is a cleric of Celestian,[1] an author, and renowned scholar about workings of the celestial system of Oerth.

Description

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Agath, illustrated by Gary Williams, in WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985).

Agath is middle-aged (in 596 CY). He has a stern countenance,[2] and is often cool.[3]

History

Agath was among the adventuring party including Rowena of the Silverbrow, Franz, Lord Torkeep, Reynard Yargrove, Rakehell Chert, and Warnes Starcoat who rescued the Crook of Rao from the Isle of the Ape.

He was the head of the temple of Celestian in the village of Thrunch, which is located in the foothills of the Lortmil Mountains in the Principality of Ulek.[4]

Agath moves to Magepoint at some prior to 596 CY and runs the library-temple there.[3]

Abilities

Agath is superhumanly wise, and his other attributes are all well above average. He is quick and likable. Str: 16, Int 16, Wis 19, Dex 18, Cha 17[1]

Possessions

As a high-level cleric, Agath has access to many magic items, and carries/wears: boots of water walking (as ring), gauntlets of ogre power, girdle of free action (as ring), mantle of Celestian, ring of fire resistance, ring of spell storing, scarab of protection, necklace of prayer beads.[4]

Relationships

Agath is an ally of Tenser and is an associate of the Circle of Eight. He considers Reynard Yargrove to be an "upstart."[4] Warnes Starcoat acts competitive around him, and Rakehell Chert dislikes him.[5]

Works

Writings

Agath is the author of Understanding the Handiwork of Celestian, a book detailing the astrological system of Oerth.[6][7]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b WG8 Fate of Istus (1989), p.21.
  2. ↑ "Spire of Long Shadows". Dungeon #130 (Jan 2006), p.65
  3. ↑ a b "Spire of Long Shadows". Dungeon #130 (Jan 2006), p.63
  4. ↑ a b c WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.22.
  5. ↑ WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.27.
  6. ↑ Player's Guide (1998), p.3.
  7. ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.9.

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

Agath of Thrunch Non-player character [C19], Player's Guide to Greyhawk 3
Agath of Thrunch Non-player character [C19], The Adventure Begins 9
Agath of Thrunch Non-player character [C19], WG6 Isle of the Ape 21, 22, 27
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