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name=Ilsidahur|
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title=The Howling King|
title=The Howling King|
home=[[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]]|
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power=[[Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons)|demon lord]]|
power=[[demon lord]]|
alignment=Chaotic Evil|
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'''Ilsidahur''' is a [[Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons)|demon lord]]. Called the Howling King, he rules the 90th layer of the [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]] called the ''Guttering Grove''. He claims rulership over the simian demons known as [[bar-lgura]]s, and is served by [[nalfeshnee]]s as well.
'''Ilsidahur''' is a [[demon lord]]. Called the Howling King, he rules the 90th layer of the [[Abyss]] called the ''Guttering Grove''. He claims rulership over the simian demons known as bar-lguras, and is served by nalfeshnees as well.
 
== Publishing history ==
Ilsidahur made his debut in ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the [[Amedio Jungle]] in the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' [[campaign setting]]. Despite having his statistics published, nothing was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' in 2006. Ilsidahur has yet to have updated statistics.


== Description ==
== Description ==
Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze. It is assumed his layer of the ''Guttering Grove'' is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.
Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze. It is assumed his layer of the ''Guttering Grove'' is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.


==Relations==
==Relationships==
Ilsidahur is an ally of [[Demogorgon]]; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon [[Gwynharwyf]], but she was rescued by her consort [[Morwel]] while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.
 
== Publishing history ==
Ilsidahur made his debut in ''[[Dungeon]]'' #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the [[Amedio Jungle]]. Despite having his statistics published, nothing more was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' in 2006. Ilsidahur has yet to have updated statistics.


Ilsidahur is an ally of Demogorgon; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon [[Gwynharwyf]], but she was rescued by her consort [[Morwel]] while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.  
==Bibliography==
*[[Jacobs, James]]. "Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: [[Demogorgon]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #357. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.


==References==
*Nephew, John. "The Shrine of Ilsidahur." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #10. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]], [[Erik Mona]], and Ed Stark. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], [[2006]]).
**"Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Demogorgon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #357. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.


*Nephew, John. "The Shrine of Ilsidahur." ''[[Dungeon|Dungeon]]'' #10 ([[TSR, Inc|TSR]], 1988).
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.


==External link==
==External link==
*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showarticle&articleid=2997 Pen & Paper listing for "The Shrine of Ilsidahur."]
*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showarticle&articleid=2997 Pen & Paper listing for "The Shrine of Ilsidahur."]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilsidahur Ilsidahur at Wikipedia].


[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]

Revision as of 16:04, 22 September 2007

The Howling King
Ilsidahur
General information
Home:Abyss
Alignment:Chaotic Evil
Superior:Demogorgon

Ilsidahur is a demon lord. Called the Howling King, he rules the 90th layer of the Abyss called the Guttering Grove. He claims rulership over the simian demons known as bar-lguras, and is served by nalfeshnees as well.

Description

Ilsidahur appears as a twelve foot tall ape with a long prehensile tail and bronze ram-like horns. He particularly prizes objects made of bronze. It is assumed his layer of the Guttering Grove is a jungle realm filled with bar-lguras, nalfeshnees and other simian monsters.

Relationships

Ilsidahur is an ally of Demogorgon; he guards the landward access to Demogorgon's layer, Gaping Maw. The two once conspired to slay the eladrin paragon Gwynharwyf, but she was rescued by her consort Morwel while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death.

Publishing history

Ilsidahur made his debut in Dungeon #10, in the adventure "The Shrine of Ilsidahur" (1988). The adventure took place in an abandoned temple located in the Amedio Jungle. Despite having his statistics published, nothing more was mentioned of Ilsidahur until the publication of Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss in 2006. Ilsidahur has yet to have updated statistics.

Bibliography

  • Nephew, John. "The Shrine of Ilsidahur." Dungeon #10. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.