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'''Xavener''' is [[overking]] of the United Kingdom of [[Ahlissa]]. Xavener is also head of the Royal House of [[Darmen]]. His ancestral lands are centered on Kalstrand. | '''Xavener''' is [[overking]] of the United Kingdom of [[Ahlissa]]. Xavener is also head of the Royal House of [[Darmen]]. His ancestral lands are centered on Kalstrand.{{csb|LGG}}{{csb|TAB}}{{csb|Ivid}} For quite some time, he was considered the [[Darmen]] prince who would be the family's best prospects for taking the [[Malachite Throne]] from [[Ivid V]], and with the fall of [[Rauxes]], all his maneuvering set him on his own throne instead. | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
===Appearance=== | === Appearance === | ||
Xavener is good looking, with nice skin, light brown curly hair, hazel eyes, and straight white teeth.{{csb|Ivid|127}} | Xavener is good looking, with nice skin, light brown curly hair, hazel eyes, and straight white teeth.{{csb|Ivid|127}} | ||
=== | === Personality === | ||
Xavener is a manipulative monster who would sacrifice anything or anyone to gain absolute power, but is so charismatic that it's extremely difficult for anyone to tell how cruel he is, because he is incredibly charming, with good manners, extraordinarily convincing false modesty, and an easy, light sense of humor. He is incredibly cunning, and knows how to use his charms to his advantage in leveraging what he wants. {{csb|Ivid|127}} | Xavener is a manipulative monster who would sacrifice anything or anyone to gain absolute power, but is so charismatic that it's extremely difficult for anyone to tell how cruel he is, because he is incredibly charming, with good manners, extraordinarily convincing false modesty, and an easy, light sense of humor. He is incredibly cunning, and knows how to use his charms to his advantage in leveraging what he wants. {{csb|Ivid|127}} | ||
==Abilities== | == Abilities == | ||
'''Dex''' 18, '''Int''' 18, '''Wis''' 15, '''Cha''' 18{{csb|Ivid|128}} | |||
== Home == | |||
Xavener is an urbanite and was in control of the land surrounding [[Kalstrand]] before his coronation as Overking, so he has a mansion complex in Kalstrand proper. It notably is very lavish, with marbled towers, trussed roofs, and gilded wind braces, along with features like well-tended gardens and fountains found throughout the grounds. | |||
== | == Equipment and posessions == | ||
Xavener | Xavener wears leather armor and has a ''ring of protection +5'', which also gives him 10% magic resistance and +4 on saving throws against illusions. He wears an ''amulet of mind shielding''. | ||
== | ==Activities== | ||
==Relationships== | == Relationships == | ||
===Immediate family=== | === Immediate family === | ||
He's married to a woman named Rachern, who is quite beautiful, and is evil herself, though she is unaware of exactly how much of a monster she | He's married to a woman named Rachern, who is quite beautiful, and is evil herself, though she is unaware of exactly how much of a monster she married. They have twin daughters together, who were six years old in [[585 CY]]. He has several siblings, most notably Prince [[Karralak]], who is in charge of [[Strand]]. | ||
== History == | |||
Following a "secret conference" in spring of [[587 CY]] which lasted nearly 90 days,{{csb|TAB|25}} which brought together many lords of the former [[South Provence]], Xavener was crowned [[overking]] of the newly proclaimed nation called the [[Ahlissa|United Kingdom of Ahlissa]] during [[Growfest]] of [[587 CY]].{{csb|TAB|25}} | |||
== Rumors and legends == | |||
== See also == | |||
== Appearances == | |||
== External links == | |||
{{External link disclaimer}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 24 January 2024
| Xavener | |
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 Xavener 1 sitting atop his throne, illustrated by Vince Locke (2000). | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | His Transcendent Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of Kalstrand, Crowned Head of House Darmen |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Nobility/King |
| Home: | United Kingdom of Ahlissa |
| Alignment: | NE |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Rogue 15 |
| Family | |
| Spouse(es): | Rachern |
| Siblings: | Karralak |
| Children: | Twin daughters |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 37 in 585 CY |
| Birthdate: | 548 CY |
Xavener is overking of the United Kingdom of Ahlissa. Xavener is also head of the Royal House of Darmen. His ancestral lands are centered on Kalstrand.[1][2][3] For quite some time, he was considered the Darmen prince who would be the family's best prospects for taking the Malachite Throne from Ivid V, and with the fall of Rauxes, all his maneuvering set him on his own throne instead.
Description
Appearance
Xavener is good looking, with nice skin, light brown curly hair, hazel eyes, and straight white teeth.[4]
Personality
Xavener is a manipulative monster who would sacrifice anything or anyone to gain absolute power, but is so charismatic that it's extremely difficult for anyone to tell how cruel he is, because he is incredibly charming, with good manners, extraordinarily convincing false modesty, and an easy, light sense of humor. He is incredibly cunning, and knows how to use his charms to his advantage in leveraging what he wants. [4]
Abilities
Dex 18, Int 18, Wis 15, Cha 18[5]
Home
Xavener is an urbanite and was in control of the land surrounding Kalstrand before his coronation as Overking, so he has a mansion complex in Kalstrand proper. It notably is very lavish, with marbled towers, trussed roofs, and gilded wind braces, along with features like well-tended gardens and fountains found throughout the grounds.
Equipment and posessions
Xavener wears leather armor and has a ring of protection +5, which also gives him 10% magic resistance and +4 on saving throws against illusions. He wears an amulet of mind shielding.
Activities
Relationships
Immediate family
He's married to a woman named Rachern, who is quite beautiful, and is evil herself, though she is unaware of exactly how much of a monster she married. They have twin daughters together, who were six years old in 585 CY. He has several siblings, most notably Prince Karralak, who is in charge of Strand.
History
Following a "secret conference" in spring of 587 CY which lasted nearly 90 days,[6] which brought together many lords of the former South Provence, Xavener was crowned overking of the newly proclaimed nation called the United Kingdom of Ahlissa during Growfest of 587 CY.[6]
Rumors and legends
See also
Appearances
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998).
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995).
- ↑ a b Ivid the Undying (1995), p.127.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.128.
- ↑ a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.25.
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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
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| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Dragon magazine #292 | 100, 101 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Dragon magazine #302 | 99 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Ivid the Undying | 11, 21, 24, 118, 120, 121, 123, 126, 127, 128, 133, 137, 154 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 27, 36, 52, 53, 110 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 74, 93, 94, 141, 152, 158 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 20, 28 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 17 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 12, 26 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | The Adventure Begins | 25-29, 31, 102 |
| Xavener I (Overking) (Prince) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [T14][3e Ro15], | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 6 |