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'''Warnes Starcoat''' is a powerful human wizard, and a member of the [[Circle of Eight]] since [[585 CY]]. He is also a Counselor to the Courts of [[Urnst States|Urnst]] and Chief Sorcerous Councilor (an office also known as "Chief Magical Councilor") to Duke [[Karll]] of the [[Duchy of Urnst]].
'''Warnes Starcoat''' is a powerful human wizard, and a member of the [[Circle of Eight]] since [[585 CY]]. He is also a Counselor to the Joint Courts of [[Urnst States|Urnst]]{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}} and Chief Sorcerous Councilor (an office also known as "Chief Magical Councilor") to Duke [[Karll]] of the [[Duchy of Urnst]].


==Description==
==Description==
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Warnes wears the ''Starcoat'', a magical coat as black as the night that glimmers with distant stars, and is rarely seen without his wide-brimmed, plumed hat.  
Warnes wears the ''Starcoat'', a magical coat as black as the night that glimmers with distant stars, and is rarely seen without his wide-brimmed, plumed hat.  


==Relationships==
== Relationships ==
Warnes does not wish [[Agath of Thrunch]] to outshine him. He dislikes thieves. [[Alhamazad]] dislikes him. [[Jallarzi Sallavarian]] was at one time his student. [[Bigby]] only grudgingly agreed to admit him into the Circle. [[Theodain Eriason]] views him with suspicion, while Warnes in turn views Theodain as an unreliable firebrand whose methods are morally questionable at best.
Warnes does not wish [[Agath of Thrunch]] to outshine him.{{Csb|Isle of the Ape|22}} He dislikes thieves.{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}} [[Alhamazad]] dislikes him. [[Jallarzi Sallavarian]] was at one time his student. [[Bigby]] only grudgingly agreed to admit him into the Circle. [[Theodain Eriason]] views him with suspicion, while Warnes in turn views Theodain as an unreliable firebrand whose methods are morally questionable at best.


Warnes' patron deity is [[Zagyg]].
Warnes' patron deity is [[Zagyg]].


==History==
== Abilities ==
Warnes was born in 534 CY in [[Leukish]], capital of the Duchy of Urnst, to a merchant family of moderate influence and wealth.  The third son of four, he was sent to the city of [[Seltaren]] when he came of age, to study magic at the [[Wizardholme of Urnst]]. Warnes proved to be quite talented, becoming a well-regarded generalist mage before the age of thirty. He was soon made a junior assistant to the [[Seer of Urnst]], but left the position due to philosophical differences. Warnes' victory over the [[Weird of Gnatmarsh]] made him the most respected wizard in the region.
'''Str''' 14, '''Dex''' 18, '''Con''' 16, '''Int''' 24, '''Wis''' 17, '''Cha''' 17. (2000){{cite lgj|0|11}}


Warnes helped retrieve the ''[[Crook of Rao]]'' from the [[Isle of the Ape (plane)|Isle of the Ape]], thwarting the machinations of [[Iggwilv]].
'''Str''' 14, '''Dex''' 18, '''Con''' 15, '''Int''' 20, '''Wis''' 17, '''Cha''' 17. (1998){{csb|Rot8|5}}
 
'''Str''' 15, '''Dex''' 18, '''Con''' —, '''Int''' 19, '''Wis''' 16, '''Cha''' 17. (1985){{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}}
 
== Possessions ==
Warnes has carried a variety of magic items over the years, and likely has access to even more as a member of the Circle off Eight.  Those he has owned include: ''beaker ofplentiful potions, brooch of shielding, hat of feather falling, pouch of holding, ring of regeneration, ring of wizaradry, Robe of Stars, staff of thunder and lightning, stone of good luck, and Zagyg's Spell Component Pouch'',{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}} as well as  ''oil of slipperiness, bag of transmuting, helm of comprehending language and reading magic, pearl of power, ring of contrariness, wand of paralyzation, wand of negation,{{Csb|Isle of the Ape|22}} bracers of defense, boots of springing and striding,'' and  ''cloak of displacement''.{{csb|Rot8|5}}
 
Warnes is especially noted for wearing a ''Robe of Stars'', the origin of his sobriquet.{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}}
 
== Activities ==
Warnes helped retrieve the ''[[Crook of Rao]]'' from the [[Isle of the Ape (plane)|Isle of the Ape]], thwarting the machinations of [[Iggwilv]].{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}}
 
== History ==
Warnes was born in 534 CY in [[Leukish]], capital of the Duchy of Urnst, to a merchant family of moderate influence and wealth.{{cite lgj|0|11}}  The third son of four, he was sent to the city of [[Seltaren]] when he came of age, to study magic at the [[Wizardholme of Urnst]].{{cite lgj|0|11}}  Warnes proved to be quite talented, becoming a well-regarded generalist mage before the age of thirty.{{cite lgj|0|11}} He was soon made a junior assistant to the [[Seer of Urnst]], but left the position due to philosophical differences.  Warnes' victory over the [[Weird of Gnatmarsh]]{{csb|Isle of the Ape|22}}{{cite lgj|0|11}} made him the most respected wizard in the region.
 
== Rumors & Legends ==
 
==See Also==
''See Also:'' [[Circle of Eight]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Warnes05.png|''[[Isle of the Ape (module)|Isle of the Ape]]'', by Jeff Easley (1983)
File:Warnes05.png|''[[Isle of the Ape (module)|Isle of the Ape]]'', by Jeff Easley (1983)
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== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:40, 2 January 2023

Greyhawk Character
Warnes Starcoat
Warnes Starcoat, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (2000). Art by Sam Wood.
General info
Occupation:Royal counselor
Home:Duchy of Urnst
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Ethnicity:Suel
Class:Wizard 20
Dates
Age:63 (circa 597 CY)
Birthdate:534 CY

Warnes Starcoat is a powerful human wizard, and a member of the Circle of Eight since 585 CY. He is also a Counselor to the Joint Courts of Urnst[1] and Chief Sorcerous Councilor (an office also known as "Chief Magical Councilor") to Duke Karll of the Duchy of Urnst.

Description

Warnes appears as a greatly-refined gentleman of Suel ethnicity, though his complexion is tanned from spending much of his time outdoors. His beard is short and well-trimmed.

Warnes wears the Starcoat, a magical coat as black as the night that glimmers with distant stars, and is rarely seen without his wide-brimmed, plumed hat.

Relationships

Warnes does not wish Agath of Thrunch to outshine him.[1] He dislikes thieves.[1] Alhamazad dislikes him. Jallarzi Sallavarian was at one time his student. Bigby only grudgingly agreed to admit him into the Circle. Theodain Eriason views him with suspicion, while Warnes in turn views Theodain as an unreliable firebrand whose methods are morally questionable at best.

Warnes' patron deity is Zagyg.

Abilities

Str 14, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 24, Wis 17, Cha 17. (2000)[2]

Str 14, Dex 18, Con 15, Int 20, Wis 17, Cha 17. (1998)[3]

Str 15, Dex 18, Con —, Int 19, Wis 16, Cha 17. (1985)[1]

Possessions

Warnes has carried a variety of magic items over the years, and likely has access to even more as a member of the Circle off Eight. Those he has owned include: beaker ofplentiful potions, brooch of shielding, hat of feather falling, pouch of holding, ring of regeneration, ring of wizaradry, Robe of Stars, staff of thunder and lightning, stone of good luck, and Zagyg's Spell Component Pouch,[1] as well as oil of slipperiness, bag of transmuting, helm of comprehending language and reading magic, pearl of power, ring of contrariness, wand of paralyzation, wand of negation,[1] bracers of defense, boots of springing and striding, and cloak of displacement.[3]

Warnes is especially noted for wearing a Robe of Stars, the origin of his sobriquet.[1]

Activities

Warnes helped retrieve the Crook of Rao from the Isle of the Ape, thwarting the machinations of Iggwilv.[1]

History

Warnes was born in 534 CY in Leukish, capital of the Duchy of Urnst, to a merchant family of moderate influence and wealth.[2] The third son of four, he was sent to the city of Seltaren when he came of age, to study magic at the Wizardholme of Urnst.[2] Warnes proved to be quite talented, becoming a well-regarded generalist mage before the age of thirty.[2] He was soon made a junior assistant to the Seer of Urnst, but left the position due to philosophical differences. Warnes' victory over the Weird of Gnatmarsh[1][2] made him the most respected wizard in the region.

Rumors & Legends

See Also

See Also: Circle of Eight

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.22.
  2. ↑ a b c d e Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (Aug 2000), p.11.  
  3. ↑ a b Return of the Eight (1998), p.5.

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

Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Dragon magazine #290 108
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Dragon magazine #294 95
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Dragon magazine #297 91
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 126, 153, 156
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Living Greyhawk Journal #0 7, 8, 11
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Player's Guide to Greyhawk 21, 23, 48
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], Return of the Eight 2, 4, 5, 8, 10-12, 18, 19, 53, 54, 58, 59
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], The Adventure Begins 7, 20, 31, 37
Warnes Starcoat Non-player character Male, Human, [M18][3e M20], WG6 Isle of the Ape 28
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