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'''Xagy''', possibly also spelled ''Zagy'', is a mysterious spellcaster who is said to have lived in the [[Flan]] Kingdom of [[Ahlissa]] long ago.
==History==
The only known reference to '''Xagy''' is a reference by the Mage [[Mordenkainen]] alleging that the artifact ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]'' was made by Xagy and the goddess ''[[Joramay]]'' some 17 centuries ago.


==History==
==Description==
==Role and philosophy==
==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Grand Uncle of Zagig Yragerne (see [[Zagyg]]).


==Magic items==
==Magic items==
According to [[Mordenkainen]], Xagy was one of the creators of ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]''. If so, he (assuming Xagy was male) must have been alive over 1,700 years ago, and may have been, like Queen [[Ehlissa]], Flan. Xagy may also be the creator of the ''[[Talisman of Zagy]]''.


==Writings==
Artifacts:
* ''[[Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale]]''.
 
==Creative origins==
Xagy was mentioned by Gary Gygax in the 1st edition ''Dungeon Master's Guide''.
 
Gary Gygax also answered an inquiry on the [http://www.enworld.com ENWorld] forums about the identity of Xagy, see bibliography entry below.
 
==Fan Speculation==
Xagy, possibly also spelled ''Zagy'', is a mysterious spellcaster who is said to have lived in the [[Flan]] Kingdom of [[Ahlissa]] long ago.
 
Xagy, if he can be identified with Zagy, is known to have authored the following work:
Xagy, if he can be identified with Zagy, is known to have authored the following work:
Xagy may also be the creator of the ''[[Talisman of Zagy]]''.


*''Intelligence and Intuitive Domination''
*''Intelligence and Intuitive Domination''


==Creative origins==
Xagy was mentioned by Gary Gygax in the 1st edition ''Dungeon Master's Guide''.


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Dungeon Master's Guide]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Dungeon Master's Guide]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ENWorld Forums/Archive/Gary Gygax Q&A, Part IX. Posted 06-04-05 11:32 PM. Viewed 12-22-07.
Link [http://www.enworld.org/printthread.php?t=125997&page=11&pp=50 ENWorld Archive Of Cited Post]. '''NOTE:''' Col_Pladoh is E. Gary Gygax's ID on the ENWorld forums.'''


*Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
*Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.


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[[Category:Greyhawk characters]]

Revision as of 01:09, 23 December 2007

Greyhawk Character
Xagy
General info
Home:Unknown
Alignment:Unknown
Gender:Unknown
Species:Unknown
Class:Unknown
Dates
Age:Deceased

History

The only known reference to Xagy is a reference by the Mage Mordenkainen alleging that the artifact Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale was made by Xagy and the goddess Joramay some 17 centuries ago.

Relationships

Grand Uncle of Zagig Yragerne (see Zagyg).

Magic items

Artifacts:

Creative origins

Xagy was mentioned by Gary Gygax in the 1st edition Dungeon Master's Guide.

Gary Gygax also answered an inquiry on the ENWorld forums about the identity of Xagy, see bibliography entry below.

Fan Speculation

Xagy, possibly also spelled Zagy, is a mysterious spellcaster who is said to have lived in the Flan Kingdom of Ahlissa long ago.

Xagy, if he can be identified with Zagy, is known to have authored the following work:

Xagy may also be the creator of the Talisman of Zagy.

  • Intelligence and Intuitive Domination


Bibliography

  • Gygax, Gary. ENWorld Forums/Archive/Gary Gygax Q&A, Part IX. Posted 06-04-05 11:32 PM. Viewed 12-22-07.

Link ENWorld Archive Of Cited Post. NOTE: Col_Pladoh is E. Gary Gygax's ID on the ENWorld forums.

  • Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.