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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Most people can only recall '''Tobin Potriades''' being an elderly, even ancient, man late in his twilight years—he is "about" 90 years old in [[582 CY]]. | Most people can only recall '''Tobin Potriades''' being an elderly, even ancient, man late in his twilight years—he is "about" 90 years old in [[582 CY]], though his age is uncertain because he stopped counting. | ||
Near the last ten years of his career, Potriades' eyesight and hearing declines and he resorts to wearing glasses and carrying a large ear trumpet, but resists using magical means to correct his health issues.{{csb|CoG|20}} For a while, he is "half-deaf, half-blind",{{csb|VL|15}} but his conditions continue deteriorating. Eventually (before [[591 CY]]), he goes completely deaf and blind, and has to begin using | He has a "a pronounced fondness for good food and wine."{{csb|CoG|20}} | ||
Near the last ten years of his career, Potriades' eyesight and hearing declines and he resorts to wearing glasses and carrying a large ear trumpet, but resists using magical means to correct his health issues.{{csb|CoG|20}} For a while, he is "half-deaf, half-blind",{{csb|VL|15}} but his conditions continue deteriorating. Eventually (before [[591 CY]]), he goes completely deaf and blind, and has to begin using "magical devices and spells" to see and hear clearly.{{csb|TAB|95}} | |||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
Potriades is a genial old man who is known for "going on and on about [[Mordenkainen]] to anyone who will listen".{{csb|VL|15}} | Potriades is a genial old man who is known for "going on and on about [[Mordenkainen]] to anyone who will listen".{{csb|VL|15}} He is well-liked and charming. (Note exceptional Charisma score). | ||
He is well-liked and charming. (Note exceptional Charisma score). | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
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In [[Living Greyhawk Journal]] #5 ( | In ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #5 (2001), Tobin Potriades is described as aged to the point that "his body finally gave out, and he died peacefully in his sleep." in [[Patchwall]] of [[591 CY]] at about 100 years old.{{cite lgj|5|6}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:20, 5 September 2025
| Tobin Potriades | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | Senior Tutor |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Educator at the UMA |
| Alignment: | Lawful good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Wiz16 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 90+ |
| Death: | 591 CY |
Tobin Potriades is the elderly Senior Tutor of the University of Magical Arts.
Description
Most people can only recall Tobin Potriades being an elderly, even ancient, man late in his twilight years—he is "about" 90 years old in 582 CY, though his age is uncertain because he stopped counting.
He has a "a pronounced fondness for good food and wine."[1]
Near the last ten years of his career, Potriades' eyesight and hearing declines and he resorts to wearing glasses and carrying a large ear trumpet, but resists using magical means to correct his health issues.[1] For a while, he is "half-deaf, half-blind",[2] but his conditions continue deteriorating. Eventually (before 591 CY), he goes completely deaf and blind, and has to begin using "magical devices and spells" to see and hear clearly.[3]
Personality
Potriades is a genial old man who is known for "going on and on about Mordenkainen to anyone who will listen".[2] He is well-liked and charming. (Note exceptional Charisma score).
Abilities
Tobin has a towering intellect, though his health issues are well known. As the years go on, he gains the wisdom of his years (Wis 16). Though he is physically weak, he is never noted as having a poor constitution. As mentioned above, he is endearing and friendly.
Str 9, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 15, Cha 17.[4]
Activities
For years, Tobin Potriades is the Senior Tutor responsible for instructing all new incoming students at the University of Magical Arts[1]
Relationships
Tobin has a changecat as a familiar for years known as Tiddles who passed away shortly before he did.
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
In Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (2001), Tobin Potriades is described as aged to the point that "his body finally gave out, and he died peacefully in his sleep." in Patchwall of 591 CY at about 100 years old.[5]
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.20.
- ↑ a b WGA4 Vecna Lives! (1990), p.15.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.95.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989).
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (Jul 2001, published March 2002), p.6.
Bibliography
- Cook, David. Vecna Lives!. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Mona, Erik and Denis Tetreault. City of Greyhawk - Clerkburg (Part 2). Renton Washington, WotC, July 2001
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, Rik Rose, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
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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| Tobin Potriades | Non-player character | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 20 | |
| Tobin Potriades | Non-player character | From the Ashes: References Card | #13 | |
| Tobin Potriades | Non-player character | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 6 | |
| Tobin Potriades | Non-player character | The Adventure Begins | 95 | |
| Tobin Potriades | Non-player character | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 15 |