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===Religion===
===Religion===
One of the deities the Torhoon venerated was depicted as "quite hideous, depicting a man transforming into some unidentifiable creature."{{cite dragon|77|50|Ex Keraptis Cum Amore}}
One of the deities the Torhoon venerated was depicted as "quite hideous, depicting a man transforming into some unidentifiable creature."{{cite dungeon|77|50|Ex Keraptis Cum Amore}}
   
   
===Language===
===Language===
Torhoon writing is described as "odd and snakelike."{{cite dragon|77|52|Ex Keraptis Cum Amore}}
Torhoon writing is described as "odd and snakelike."{{cite dungeon|77|52|Ex Keraptis Cum Amore}}


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 20:38, 19 January 2023



Greyhawk Creature
Torhoon
General information
Type:Human
First appearance:Dungeon #77 (1999)

The Torhoon were a human race that dominated Hepmonaland some 8,000 years ago (from 591 CY), using magic and alchemy to enforce their reign. They were able to create demiplanes with their powerful spells.

Ecology

Environment

Typical physical characteristics

The torhoon were human in appearance, but stood some seven feet tall with elongated features and hands over a foot in length. Their sorcerers wore black togas.

Alignment

Society

Religion

One of the deities the Torhoon venerated was depicted as "quite hideous, depicting a man transforming into some unidentifiable creature."[1]

Language

Torhoon writing is described as "odd and snakelike."[2]

History

References

Citations

  1. "Ex Keraptis Cum Amore". Dungeon #77 (Nov/Dec 1999), p.50
  2. "Ex Keraptis Cum Amore". Dungeon #77 (Nov/Dec 1999), p.52

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

Torhoon (House of) People Group Clan, Dungeon magazine #077 33-36, 47-49, 51-53