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'''Durinken''' is the | '''Durinken''' is the high priest of [[Rao]] and the Canon of Rel Mord{{csb|WGR4|65}}, in the Kingdom of [[Nyrond]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Durinken is a slim 6' 2" charismatic figure, bowed at times by anxiety but genial when relaxed. He is Lawful Good.{{csb|WGR4|91}} and his frank honesty earned him the respect of his priesthood who worked hard amongst all sections of society to mediate and arbitrate disputes.{{csb|WGR4|65}} In Spring 585 CY he was 49 years old.{{csb|WGR4|91}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
By Spring [[585 CY]] Durinken could see the failings of [[Archbold III]] and that he could not continue as king, although he would not act against him. He saw it as the main duty of the priesthood of Rao to mediate disputes in Nyrond, which was suffering division and dissent, and to ensure [[Lynwerd]] could assume the throne in due course. He further felt the church's duty was to support local rulers and landowners who had the support of their people and to provide succor to the poor and suffering throughout the land. All but the most precious icons of the church were sold to provide support, if necessary. The priesthood was very loyal to Durinken.{{csb|WGR4|91}} | |||
Durinken gave an ultimatum to Archbold, demanding that by the end of 585 CY the people of Nyrond were fed and cared for with the end of starvation and tax rioting. If that required reduction of taxes and insufficient funds for the army, then this was the price, because without the people there was no Nyrond to defend. While Durinken did not wish to see Nyrond undefended, he did not see danger of invasion which would require the huge army Archbold continued to maintain. He considered it senseless, and it angered him. He prioritized the welfare of the people over defense at that time.{{csb|WGR4|65}} | |||
Speaking as high priest of Rao, Durinken announced portents in spring that the crop of [[591 CY|591]] would be the largest in decades.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3, p.28</ref> | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
Int 16, Wis 18, Cha 15.{{csb|WGR4|91}} | |||
==Equipment and possessions== | ==Equipment and possessions== | ||
Durinken has a ''footman's mace +2, +5 versus evil creatures'' (capable of paralyzing evil beings). He has had access to various other magical items of the church of Rao in Nyrond.{{csb|WGR4|91}} | |||
== | == In ''Living Greyhawk'' == | ||
Durinken featured in the Nyrond regional campaign for [[Living Greyhawk]]. | |||
By [[591 CY]] Durinken had been high priest for close to 20 years. He was a close adviser and friend to Lynwerd, played a part in stopping Sewarndt's first coup in [[586 CY]], helping ensure Lynwerd took power. Durinken consulted regularly with the [[Grey Seer]]. He hired adventurers in [[591 CY]] to look for a Raoan relic in the Flinty Hills.<ref>Menzel, Uwe. ''Temple of Love''. RPGA, 2001.</ref> | |||
After [[Sewarndt]] staged his successful coup against Lynwerd at the end of [[594 CY]], he blackmailed Durinken to not overtly assist Lynwerd by threatening hostages. Adventurers assisted in Durinken travelling to [[Barren Keep]] to aid Queen [[Xenia Sallavarian]] give birth to Princess Archarzi, having previously treated while she was in a coma for years.<ref>McNemar, T Troy. ''Divine Right''. RPGA, 2005.</ref> | |||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/region/nyrond ''Living Greyhawk Nyrond'' at Wizards of the Coast Archive] | {{External link disclaimer}} | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080622002824/http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/nyr/ ''Living Greyhawk'' Triad web site from the Way Back Machine/Web Archive] | |||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161031210324/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/region/nyrond ''Living Greyhawk Nyrond'' at Wizards of the Coast Archive, from the Way Back Machine/Web Archive] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. WGR4 ''[[The Marklands]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. Item code TSR9398. | * [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. WGR4 ''[[The Marklands]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. Item code TSR9398. | ||
* "Dispatches: News from Around the Flanaess (Spring 591 CY)". ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, February 2001. | * "Dispatches: News from Around the Flanaess (Spring 591 CY)". ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, February 2001. | ||
* Menzel, Uwe. ''Temple of Love''. RPGA, 2001. | |||
* McNemar, T Troy. ''Divine Right''. RPGA, 2005. | |||
{{index}} | {{index}} | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | |||
[[Category:Characters of Nyrond]] | [[Category:Characters of Nyrond]] | ||
[[Category:Human characters]] | [[Category:Human characters]] | ||
[[Category:Clerics]] | [[Category:Clerics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 23 November 2024
| Durinken | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | High priest of Rao |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Religious leader |
| Home: | Rel Mord |
| Alignment: | LG |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric 15 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 49 (in 585 CY) |
| Birthdate: | 536 CY |
Durinken is the high priest of Rao and the Canon of Rel Mord[1], in the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Description
Durinken is a slim 6' 2" charismatic figure, bowed at times by anxiety but genial when relaxed. He is Lawful Good.[2] and his frank honesty earned him the respect of his priesthood who worked hard amongst all sections of society to mediate and arbitrate disputes.[1] In Spring 585 CY he was 49 years old.[2]
History
By Spring 585 CY Durinken could see the failings of Archbold III and that he could not continue as king, although he would not act against him. He saw it as the main duty of the priesthood of Rao to mediate disputes in Nyrond, which was suffering division and dissent, and to ensure Lynwerd could assume the throne in due course. He further felt the church's duty was to support local rulers and landowners who had the support of their people and to provide succor to the poor and suffering throughout the land. All but the most precious icons of the church were sold to provide support, if necessary. The priesthood was very loyal to Durinken.[2]
Durinken gave an ultimatum to Archbold, demanding that by the end of 585 CY the people of Nyrond were fed and cared for with the end of starvation and tax rioting. If that required reduction of taxes and insufficient funds for the army, then this was the price, because without the people there was no Nyrond to defend. While Durinken did not wish to see Nyrond undefended, he did not see danger of invasion which would require the huge army Archbold continued to maintain. He considered it senseless, and it angered him. He prioritized the welfare of the people over defense at that time.[1]
Speaking as high priest of Rao, Durinken announced portents in spring that the crop of 591 would be the largest in decades.[3]
Abilities
Int 16, Wis 18, Cha 15.[2]
Equipment and possessions
Durinken has a footman's mace +2, +5 versus evil creatures (capable of paralyzing evil beings). He has had access to various other magical items of the church of Rao in Nyrond.[2]
In Living Greyhawk
Durinken featured in the Nyrond regional campaign for Living Greyhawk.
By 591 CY Durinken had been high priest for close to 20 years. He was a close adviser and friend to Lynwerd, played a part in stopping Sewarndt's first coup in 586 CY, helping ensure Lynwerd took power. Durinken consulted regularly with the Grey Seer. He hired adventurers in 591 CY to look for a Raoan relic in the Flinty Hills.[4]
After Sewarndt staged his successful coup against Lynwerd at the end of 594 CY, he blackmailed Durinken to not overtly assist Lynwerd by threatening hostages. Adventurers assisted in Durinken travelling to Barren Keep to aid Queen Xenia Sallavarian give birth to Princess Archarzi, having previously treated while she was in a coma for years.[5]
External links
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.
- Living Greyhawk Triad web site from the Way Back Machine/Web Archive
- Living Greyhawk Nyrond at Wizards of the Coast Archive, from the Way Back Machine/Web Archive
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
- ↑ a b c d e WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.91.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #3, p.28
- ↑ Menzel, Uwe. Temple of Love. RPGA, 2001.
- ↑ McNemar, T Troy. Divine Right. RPGA, 2005.
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. WGR4 The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. Item code TSR9398.
- "Dispatches: News from Around the Flanaess (Spring 591 CY)". Living Greyhawk Journal #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, February 2001.
- Menzel, Uwe. Temple of Love. RPGA, 2001.
- McNemar, T Troy. Divine Right. RPGA, 2005.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durinken of Rel Mord (Canon) | Non-player character | [C15], | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 28 |
| Durinken of Rel Mord (Canon) | Non-player character | [C15], | WGR4 The Marklands | 65, 91 |