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'''Xagy''' is a mysterious individual thought to have lived for a time in the ancient [[Flan]] kingdom of [[Ahlissa]].
==Description==


==History==
==History==
The only known reference to '''Xagy''' is a reference by the Mage [[Mordenkainen]] alleging that the artifact ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]'' was made by Xagy and the goddess ''[[Joramy]]'' some 17 centuries ago.
The only known reference to Xagy was by [[Mordenkainen]], alleging that the artifact ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]'' was made by Xagy and the goddess ''[[Joramy]]'' some seventeen centuries ago (''Dungeon Master's Guide'', 1979).
 
==Relationships==
Grand Uncle of Zagig Yragerne (see ''[[Zagyg]]'').
 
==Magic items==
 
Artifacts:
* ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]''.


==Creative origins==
==Creative origins==
Xagy was mentioned by Gary Gygax in the 1st edition ''Dungeon Master's Guide''.
Xagy was mentioned by [[Gary Gygax]] in the first edition ''Dungeon Master's Guide''.
 
Gary Gygax also answered an inquiry on the [http://www.enworld.com ENWorld] forums about the identity of Xagy, see bibliography entry below.
 
==Fan Speculation==
Xagy, possibly also spelled ''Zagy'', is a mysterious spellcaster who is said to have lived in the [[Flan]] Kingdom of [[Ahlissa]] long ago.
 
Xagy, if he can be identified with Zagy, is known to have authored the following work:
 
Xagy may also be the creator of the ''[[Talisman of Zagy]]''.
 
*''Intelligence and Intuitive Domination''


In a thread on the [http://www.enworld.com ENWorld] forums, Gygax stated that he considered Xagy to be a long-deceased great uncle to [[Zagig Yragerne]].[http://www.enworld.org/forum/archive-threads/125997-gary-gygax-q-part-ix-34.html#post2303327]


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Dungeon Master's Guide]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Dungeon Master's Guide]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.


*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ENWorld Forums/Archive/Gary Gygax Q&A, Part IX. Posted 06-04-05 11:32 PM. Viewed 12-22-07.
== External links ==
Link [http://www.enworld.org/printthread.php?t=125997&page=11&pp=50 ENWorld Archive Of Cited Post]. '''NOTE:''' Col_Pladoh is E. Gary Gygax's ID on the ENWorld forums.'''
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://www.enworld.org/printthread.php?t=125997&page=11&pp=50 Gary Gygax Q&A, Part IX] at ''EN World''.


*Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.


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Latest revision as of 08:54, 2 May 2025

Greyhawk Character
Xagy
General info
Home:Unknown
Alignment:Unknown
Gender:Unknown
Species:Unknown
Class:Unknown
Dates
Age:Presumed deceased

Xagy is a mysterious individual thought to have lived for a time in the ancient Flan kingdom of Ahlissa.

Description

History

The only known reference to Xagy was by Mordenkainen, alleging that the artifact Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale was made by Xagy and the goddess Joramy some seventeen centuries ago (Dungeon Master's Guide, 1979).

Creative origins

Xagy was mentioned by Gary Gygax in the first edition Dungeon Master's Guide.

In a thread on the ENWorld forums, Gygax stated that he considered Xagy to be a long-deceased great uncle to Zagig Yragerne.[1]

Bibliography

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

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

Xagy Non-player character Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition 160
Xagy Non-player character Dragon magazine #299 103