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'''Lashonna''' was a silver dragon vampire and the highest-ranking cleric to the god [[Kyuss]].


==Description==
==Description==
'''Lashonna''' is a silver dragon vampire and the highest-ranking cleric to the god [[Kyuss]].  
Lashonna is described as being "astonishingly beautiful" and "a remarkably beautiful woman".{{cite dragon|131|75|The Prince of Redhand}}  Her skin was a pale alabaster, and her hair was long and silver.{{cite dragon|131|75|The Prince of Redhand}}{{cite dragon|132|62|The Library of Last Resort}}  She was also known for wearing "the latest fashion"{{cite dragon|132|62|The Library of Last Resort}} and even a "tiara set with black diamonds"{{cite dragon|131|75|The Prince of Redhand}}.


==Personality==
==Personality==


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
Abilities Str 44*, Dex 25*, Con —, Int 28, Wis 27, Cha 44*
Abilities—Str 44*, Dex 25*, Con —, Int 28, Wis 27, Cha 44{{cite dragon|135|75|Dawn of a New Age}}<ref name=stats group=note>Lashonna had a +5 inherent bonus to her Strength, Dexterity, and Charisma.</ref>
 
Because of her centuries of training, Lashonna was a "practiced spellcaster"{{csb|Complete Divine|82}}{{cite dragon|135|75|Dawn of a New Age}} and cast spells of up to 6th level as a 17th-level caster.{{cite dragon|135|75|Dawn of a New Age}}
 
Lashonna had all the powers, special attacks, special qualities, and immunities common to vampires, as well as most common vampiric weaknesses. However, draconic vampires are not deterred by immersion in water or averse to running water.  Nor are they repelled by garlic nor mirrors.


==Possessions==
==Possessions==
[[File:Lashonna02.png|thumb|left|175px|Lashonna, depicted by in Dungeon #132, art by Eva Weidermann]]
[[File:Lashonna02.png|thumb|left|175px|Lashonna, depicted by in Dungeon #131, art by Steve Prescott]]
Lashonna is known to have carried many very powerful magic items including: ''amulet of resistance'' +5, ''bracers of mighty fists'' +5, ''ring of Charisma'' +5, ''ring of protection'' +5.
Lashonna was known to have carried many immensely powerful magic items including: ''amulet of resistance'' +5, ''bracers of mighty fists'' +5, ''ring of Charisma'' +5, ''ring of protection'' +5.


She also wore very expensive clothing, including a single, exquisite gown worth 12,000 gp.
She also wore very expensive clothing, including a single, exquisite gown worth 12,000 gp.
==Activities==
==Activities==
Along with an avolakia [[Mahuudril]], she founded the [[Ebon Triad]], a cult that believes [[Erythnul]], god of slaughter, [[Hextor]], god of tyranny, and [[Vecna]], god of secrets, are three parts of the one evil god.  In reality, however, known only to herself and Mahuudril, the cult's activities empower Kyuss and help usher his propheized [[Age of Worms]].  
Along with an avolakia [[Mahuudril]], she founded the [[Ebon Triad]], a cult which believes [[Erythnul]], god of slaughter, [[Hextor]], god of tyranny, and [[Vecna]], god of secrets, are three parts of the one evil god.  In reality, however, the cult's activities empower Kyuss and help usher his prophesized [[Age of Worms]]—a fact which was known only to herself and [[Mahuudril]].  


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
She holds great influence over the kingdom [[Redhand]] in the [[Bandit Kingdom]] and its ruler Prince [[Zeech]], where she makes her home, appearing as a beautiful elven woman.
She held profound influence over the kingdom [[Redhand]] in the [[Bandit Kingdom]] and its ruler Prince [[Zeech]], where she made her home, appearing as a beautiful elven woman.


==History==
==History==
Centuries ago, she was slain by [[Dragotha]], the dracolich and most powerful servant of [[Kyuss]]. However, upon her death, the dark god resurrected her as a vampire.
Centuries ago, she was slain by [[Dragotha]], the dracolich and most powerful servant of [[Kyuss]]. However, upon her death, the dark god resurrected her as a vampire.
Over the centuries, Lashonna became the most devoted servant to Kyuss to the point of declaring herself his wife when the [[Age of Worms]] arrives. She is jealous of her god's favoritism of Dragotha, yet was too weak to act against the dracolich. 


Lashonna is presumed slain at the end of ''Dawn of a New Day'' by Tito Leati (''[[Dungeon]]'' #135), the conclusion to the [[Age of Worms]] Adventure Path.
Over the centuries, Lashonna became the most devoted servant of Kyuss to the point of declaring herself his wife when the [[Age of Worms]] arrives. She was jealous of her god's favoritism of Dragotha, yet was not powerful enough to act against the dracolich.


==Rumors & Legends==
Lashonna is presumed slain (in [[596 CY]]) at the end of ''[[Age of Worms#Sumamry|Dawn of a New Day]]'' by Tito Leati (''[[Dungeon]]'' #135), which is the conclusion to the ''[[Age of Worms]]'' adventure path.
 
== Rumors and legends ==


==Appearances==
==Appearances==


==References==
== References ==
===Citations===
=== Notes ===
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=== Citations ===
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===Bibliography===
=== Bibliography ===
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 26 March 2025

Greyhawk Character
Lashonna
Lashonna, depicted in Dungeon #132, The Library of Last Resort (2006), art by Eva Weidermann.
Names and titles
Nickname:"The Silver Soceress"
General info
Occupation:Socialite, Cult Leader
Home:Alhaster (in 596 CY)
Alignment:Lawful Evil
Gender:Female
Species:Undead Silver Dragon (appears as elf)
Dates
Age:Very Old (dragon age category)
Death:596 CY

Lashonna was a silver dragon vampire and the highest-ranking cleric to the god Kyuss.

Description

Lashonna is described as being "astonishingly beautiful" and "a remarkably beautiful woman".[1] Her skin was a pale alabaster, and her hair was long and silver.[1][2] She was also known for wearing "the latest fashion"[2] and even a "tiara set with black diamonds"[1].

Personality

Abilities

Abilities—Str 44*, Dex 25*, Con —, Int 28, Wis 27, Cha 44[3][note 1]

Because of her centuries of training, Lashonna was a "practiced spellcaster"[4][3] and cast spells of up to 6th level as a 17th-level caster.[3]

Lashonna had all the powers, special attacks, special qualities, and immunities common to vampires, as well as most common vampiric weaknesses. However, draconic vampires are not deterred by immersion in water or averse to running water. Nor are they repelled by garlic nor mirrors.

Possessions

Lashonna, depicted by in Dungeon #131, art by Steve Prescott

Lashonna was known to have carried many immensely powerful magic items including: amulet of resistance +5, bracers of mighty fists +5, ring of Charisma +5, ring of protection +5.

She also wore very expensive clothing, including a single, exquisite gown worth 12,000 gp.

Activities

Along with an avolakia Mahuudril, she founded the Ebon Triad, a cult which believes Erythnul, god of slaughter, Hextor, god of tyranny, and Vecna, god of secrets, are three parts of the one evil god. In reality, however, the cult's activities empower Kyuss and help usher his prophesized Age of Worms—a fact which was known only to herself and Mahuudril.

Relationships

She held profound influence over the kingdom Redhand in the Bandit Kingdom and its ruler Prince Zeech, where she made her home, appearing as a beautiful elven woman.

History

Centuries ago, she was slain by Dragotha, the dracolich and most powerful servant of Kyuss. However, upon her death, the dark god resurrected her as a vampire.

Over the centuries, Lashonna became the most devoted servant of Kyuss to the point of declaring herself his wife when the Age of Worms arrives. She was jealous of her god's favoritism of Dragotha, yet was not powerful enough to act against the dracolich.

Lashonna is presumed slain (in 596 CY) at the end of Dawn of a New Day by Tito Leati (Dungeon #135), which is the conclusion to the Age of Worms adventure path.

Rumors and legends

Appearances

References

Notes

  1. Lashonna had a +5 inherent bonus to her Strength, Dexterity, and Charisma.

Citations

  1. a b c "The Prince of Redhand".  Dragon #131 (Mar 1988), p.75.
  2. a b "The Library of Last Resort".  Dragon #132 (Apr 1988), p.62.
  3. a b c "Dawn of a New Age".  Dragon #135 (Jul 1988), p.75.
  4. Complete Divine (2004), p.82.

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

Lashonna Non-player character Dragon magazine #356 21