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'''Evard''', also known as Evard the Black, is an archmage responsible for developing such spells as ''Evard's Black Tentacles''. Evard is known to operate from the [[Sheldomar Valley]], where he deals as an information broker.  
'''Evard''', also known as Evard the Black, is an archmage responsible for developing such spells as ''Evard's Black Tentacles''. Evard is known to operate from the [[Sheldomar Valley]], where he deals as an information broker.  
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Evard is a man of sturdy build and average musculature, with pale skin and long dark hair. He wears rich clothing, often belted with a white sash, and a large purple gemstone hangs from his throat. He is a charming man with a ready grin.
Evard is a man of sturdy build and average musculature, with pale skin and long dark hair. He wears rich clothing, often belted with a white sash, and a large purple gemstone hangs from his throat. He is a charming man with a ready grin.


Evard was originally a minor noble in the [[March of Bissel]]. He came to be a very successful broker of information, and many sages and loremasters send him knowledge in return for solving vexing questions of their own. If he doesn't know something, someone in his network does. He is ambitious and cunning, and will readily betray his allies if it suits him. He can be found in any of the major cities of the Sheldomar.
Evard was originally a minor noble in the March of [[Bissel]].{{cite dungeon|107|36|Critical Threats: Evard}} He came to be a very successful broker of information, and many sages and loremasters send him knowledge in return for solving vexing questions of their own. If he does not know something, someone in his network does.{{cite dungeon|107|36|Critical Threats: Evard}}
 
He can be found in any of the major cities of the Sheldomar.{{cite dungeon|107|36|Critical Threats: Evard}}
 
== Personality ==
Evard is ambitious and cunning, and will readily betray his allies if it suits him.{{cite dungeon|107|37|Critical Threats: Evard}}  He can be very charming, and is wily enough to use that to his advantage and smooth ruffled feathers to maintain control in social situations.{{cite dungeon|107|37|Critical Threats: Evard}}


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
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==History==
==History==
Born a minor noble in Bissel, Evard has since become disgraced by his peers. He is possibly tied to an insurrection of necromancers in Bissel in 580 [[Common Year|CY]], which led to a harsh suppression of fringe groups and increased punishment for the crimes of treason and sedition.  
Born a minor noble in [[Bissel]],{{cite dungeon|107|36|Critical Threats: Evard}} Evard has since become disgraced by his peers. He is possibly tied to an insurrection of necromancers in Bissel in [[580 CY]], which led to a harsh suppression of fringe groups and increased punishment for the crimes of treason and sedition.


==Spells==
==Spells==
In addition to the commonly known spell, ''Evard's Black Tentacles'', Evard has also developed the following spells:
In addition to the commonly known spell, ''Evard's Black Tentacles'', Evard has also developed the following spells:
*Evard's All-Seeing Worm
* '''Evard's All-Seeing Worm''' {{cite dungeon|107|37|Critical Threats: Evard}}
*Evard's Menacing Tentacles
* '''Evard's Menacing Tentacles'''


==Writings==
==Writings==
Evard is known to have authored the following works:
Evard authored the following works:
*''Legendry of Phantoms and Ghosts''
* ''Legendry of Phantoms and Ghosts''
 
==Evard in the Living Greyhawk campaign==
In the [[Living Greyhawk]] campaign, Evard is portrayed as a necromancer, and with his [[Ur-Flan]] allies he conquered [[Thornward]] in [[Greyhawk Calendar|Sunsebb]] of 594 CY, and attempted to conquer all of Bissel with his undead army. After many battles, he was finally killed in Sunsebb of 595 CY.
 
==Bibliography==
*Bissel Triad. ''March of Bissel Omnibus''. 2007.
 
*''[[Dungeon]]'' Staff. "Critical Threats: Evard." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #107. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
 
*Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
 
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Fred Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
 
*[[Erik Mona|Mona, Erik]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Wheels within Wheels: [[Greyhawk]]'s [[Circle of Eight]]." ''Living Greyhawk Journal''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LGJcircleof8pdf.zip]


*[[Noonan, David]].  ''Player's Handbook II''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
==In the Living Greyhawk Campaign==
In the [[Living Greyhawk]] campaign, Evard is portrayed as a necromancer, as opposed to a conjurer as in ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazine #107. With his [[Ur-Flan]] allies he conquered [[Thornward]] in [[Sunsebb]] of [[594 CY]], and attempted to conquer all of Bissel with his undead army. After many battles, he was finally killed in Sunsebb of 595 CY.


== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
* Bissel Triad. ''March of Bissel Omnibus''. 2007.
* ''[[Dungeon]]'' Staff. "Critical Threats: Evard." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #107. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
* Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
* [[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Fred Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
* Marthaler, Daniel.  "Evard's Shadow".  ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazine #192.  Renton, WA: [[Wizards of the Coast]], July 2011.
* [[Erik Mona|Mona, Erik]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Wheels within Wheels: [[Greyhawk]]'s [[Circle of Eight]]." ''Living Greyhawk Journal''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LGJcircleof8pdf.zip]
* [[Noonan, David]].  ''Player's Handbook II''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
{{index}}


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Latest revision as of 06:58, 26 September 2024


Greyhawk Character
Evard
Evard, as depicted by Udon Studios, in Dungeon #107.
Names and titles
Nickname:Evard the Black
General info
Home:Bissel
Alignment:Neutral Evil
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Class:Wizard (Conjurer) 16

Evard, also known as Evard the Black, is an archmage responsible for developing such spells as Evard's Black Tentacles. Evard is known to operate from the Sheldomar Valley, where he deals as an information broker.

Description

Evard is a man of sturdy build and average musculature, with pale skin and long dark hair. He wears rich clothing, often belted with a white sash, and a large purple gemstone hangs from his throat. He is a charming man with a ready grin.

Evard was originally a minor noble in the March of Bissel.[1] He came to be a very successful broker of information, and many sages and loremasters send him knowledge in return for solving vexing questions of their own. If he does not know something, someone in his network does.[1]

He can be found in any of the major cities of the Sheldomar.[1]

Personality

Evard is ambitious and cunning, and will readily betray his allies if it suits him.[2] He can be very charming, and is wily enough to use that to his advantage and smooth ruffled feathers to maintain control in social situations.[2]

Relationships

Evard was once a good friend of Mordenkainen, but now counts him as an enemy.

History

Born a minor noble in Bissel,[1] Evard has since become disgraced by his peers. He is possibly tied to an insurrection of necromancers in Bissel in 580 CY, which led to a harsh suppression of fringe groups and increased punishment for the crimes of treason and sedition.

Spells

In addition to the commonly known spell, Evard's Black Tentacles, Evard has also developed the following spells:

  • Evard's All-Seeing Worm [2]
  • Evard's Menacing Tentacles

Writings

Evard authored the following works:

  • Legendry of Phantoms and Ghosts

In the Living Greyhawk Campaign

In the Living Greyhawk campaign, Evard is portrayed as a necromancer, as opposed to a conjurer as in Dungeon magazine #107. With his Ur-Flan allies he conquered Thornward in Sunsebb of 594 CY, and attempted to conquer all of Bissel with his undead army. After many battles, he was finally killed in Sunsebb of 595 CY.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b c d "Critical Threats: Evard". Dungeon #107 (Feb 2004), p.36
  2. ↑ a b c "Critical Threats: Evard". Dungeon #107 (Feb 2004), p.37

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

Chainmail Boulevard (Erelhei-Cinlu) Infrastructure Street or road, Dragon magazine #298 81
Dark legacy of Evard Adventure Adventure - Dungeon magazine #219
Evard Non-player character Dragon magazine #068 24
Evard Non-player character Dragon magazine #082 57
Evard Non-player character Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 33
Evard Non-player character Living Greyhawk Journal #0 9
Evard Non-player character Oerth Journal #22 20
Evard Non-player character Oerth Journal #25 16
Evard Non-player character Oerth Journal #28 11
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Dragon magazine #067 4, 56
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Dragon magazine #347 80
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Player's Handbook, D&D 3.5e (Premium Edition) 194, 228
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Player's Option - Spells And Magic 181, 184
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 30, 56
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e (Premium Edition) 30, 56
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume II 327, 328
Evard's Black Tentacles (LVL4) Spell Spell (Sorcerer), Player's Handbook, D&D 3.5e (Premium Edition) 194, 228
Legendary Ghosts and Phantoms By Evard Item Book, Dragon magazine #082 57
Legendary Ghosts and Phantoms By Evard Item Book, Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III 1191
Tumkeoite Boulevard (Erelhei-Cinlu) Infrastructure Street or road, Dragon magazine #298 78
Venom Boulevard (Erelhei-Cinlu) Infrastructure Street or road, Dragon magazine #298 82
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