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Seragrimm was first printed on Card#77 of the 1991 AD&D Trading Cards set, art by Keith Parkinson. | Seragrimm was first printed on Card#77 of the 1991 [[AD&D Trading Cards]] set, art by Keith Parkinson. | ||
Since then, the same art has been used on several other products, including the 1st Edition adventure [[Crown of Ancient Glory]], as well as a [https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Piece-Puzzle-Ancient-Parkinson/dp/B07B2L52N8 1,000-piece puzzle] in the "Fantasy Series" line by Wizkids. | Since then, the same art has been used on several other products, including the 1st Edition adventure [[Crown of Ancient Glory]], as well as a [https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Piece-Puzzle-Ancient-Parkinson/dp/B07B2L52N8 1,000-piece puzzle] in the "Fantasy Series" line by Wizkids. | ||
There was some debate over | ==Reception== | ||
There was some debate over Seragrimm's alignment (Lawful Good). However, good-aligned liches have been possible in D&D at least since 2nd Edition in the ''Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1'' (1989). Their entry listed "Alignment: any", as well as going on to say, "In rare cases, liches of a most unusual nature can be found which are of any alignment."<ref>''Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1, TSR 2102'', Lich.</ref> And a year later in 1990, the year before this card was printed, a good-aligned lich called an "Archlich" was printed in ''Lost Ships'', predating and seeming to be the rules-source for Seragrimm.<ref>''Lost SHips'', SJR1, "... Archliches are a very rare form of undead.... transformed human spellcasters of good alignment".</ref> This was later confirmed further in the ''Monstrous Manual'' (1993), where the entry for Archlich stated, "... even lawful good liches apparently have existed"<ref name=MM />, though it does note they are exceedingly rare.<ref name=MM>''Monstrous Manual, TSR 2140'', p.223, "... archliches are as rare as roc's teeth."</ref> | |||
== References== | == References== | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 11 November 2019
| Seragrimm the Just | |
|---|---|
 Seragrimm the Just, as appearing on Greyhawk Trading Card #77 | |
| General info | |
| Home: | Unknown |
| Alignment: | Lawful good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human Arch Lich |
| Class: | Wizard 20 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | Presumed Ancient |
Description
"Seragrimm's main goal in life was to maintain control as ruler of his lands. He desired to keep his land peaceful and safe from evil. This desire was so strong that upon his death, he did not die completely, instead he lives on. safeguarding his castle and watching over those who rule his lands. Through his magic, he directs the actions of his officials." - AD&D Trading Card #77, Seragrimm
Relationships
Seragrimm's official emissary is Drendar. Drendar shuttles information in both directions, between Seragrimm and other heads of state. Drendar is entirely loyal to Seragrimm, his king, despite those who have tired to take advantage or control of him.
Publication history
Seragrimm was first printed on Card#77 of the 1991 AD&D Trading Cards set, art by Keith Parkinson. Since then, the same art has been used on several other products, including the 1st Edition adventure Crown of Ancient Glory, as well as a 1,000-piece puzzle in the "Fantasy Series" line by Wizkids.
Reception
There was some debate over Seragrimm's alignment (Lawful Good). However, good-aligned liches have been possible in D&D at least since 2nd Edition in the Monstrous Compendium, vol. 1 (1989). Their entry listed "Alignment: any", as well as going on to say, "In rare cases, liches of a most unusual nature can be found which are of any alignment."[1] And a year later in 1990, the year before this card was printed, a good-aligned lich called an "Archlich" was printed in Lost Ships, predating and seeming to be the rules-source for Seragrimm.[2] This was later confirmed further in the Monstrous Manual (1993), where the entry for Archlich stated, "... even lawful good liches apparently have existed"[3], though it does note they are exceedingly rare.[3]
References
Citations
Sources/Bibliography
Greyhawk Trading Cards, TSR, 1991, #77
Zavoda Index Entry
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