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|nickname = "Black One" | |nickname = "Black One", "Mage of the Valley", or "Mage of the Vale" | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Krimeeah began adopting various appearances when he was wandering through different lands after fleeing the [[Great Kingdom]]. He continues to use "myriad visages"{{csb|WG12|5}} which vary depending on his mood and with whom he is interacting, to keep others from knowing exactly what he looks like.{{csb|WG12|5}} Many who live in the [[Vale of the Mage]] don't even know if those few closest to him know his true appearance.{{csb|WG12|5}} | Krimeeah began adopting various appearances when he was wandering through different lands after fleeing the [[Great Kingdom]]. He continues to use "myriad visages"{{csb|WG12|5}} which vary depending on his mood and with whom he is interacting, to keep others from knowing exactly what he looks like.{{csb|WG12|5}} Many who live in the [[Vale of the Mage]] don't even know if those few closest to him know his true appearance.{{csb|WG12|5}} In his true form he appears as a tall, thin, clean-shaven man in his forties with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, slate gray eyes, and olive skin.{{csb|WG12|6}} | ||
==History== | |||
It is believed that Jaran was born in [[Rauxes]], the capital city of the [[Great Kingom]]. He was of noble birth and was a cousin of the Overking himself - although which Overking is a matter of debate since Jaran's true age is not known. He always had an aptitude for magic and studied under the Court Wizards of Aerdy themselves.{{cite dragon|241|75-76}} | |||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 3 June 2024
| Jaran Krimeeah | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Alt. Spelling: | Jaran Krimeah, Jason Krimeah |
| Nickname: | "Black One", "Mage of the Valley", or "Mage of the Vale" |
| Title(s): | "Exalted One" |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Archmage |
| Home: | Valley of the Mage |
| Alignment: | Neutral Evil |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Wizard 19[1], Wizard 20+[2] |
Jaran Krimeeah is the evil archmage in charge of the Valley of the Mage.
Description
Krimeeah began adopting various appearances when he was wandering through different lands after fleeing the Great Kingdom. He continues to use "myriad visages"[3] which vary depending on his mood and with whom he is interacting, to keep others from knowing exactly what he looks like.[3] Many who live in the Vale of the Mage don't even know if those few closest to him know his true appearance.[3] In his true form he appears as a tall, thin, clean-shaven man in his forties with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, slate gray eyes, and olive skin.[4]
History
It is believed that Jaran was born in Rauxes, the capital city of the Great Kingom. He was of noble birth and was a cousin of the Overking himself - although which Overking is a matter of debate since Jaran's true age is not known. He always had an aptitude for magic and studied under the Court Wizards of Aerdy themselves.[5]
Relationships
Jaran is known to be in a relationship with drow sorceress Tysiln San, taking advantage of her devotion to him to utilize her powerful magic by granting her the title of First Protector. Known to have particular enmity with the archmage Drawmij
Apocrphya
In the non-canon novel Sea of Death by Gary Gygax, part of the Gord the Rogue series, the "Archimage" of the Vale is a completely different character, Basiliv the Demiurge.
Appearances
References
Citations
- ↑ WG12 Vale of the Mage (1990), p.5.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.126.
- ↑ a b c WG12 Vale of the Mage (1990), p.5.
- ↑ WG12 Vale of the Mage (1990), p.6.
- ↑ Dragon #241 (Nov 1997), p.75-76.
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean Reynolds and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Item code 11743.
- Rabe, Jean. Vale of the Mage. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 24 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Dragon magazine #067 | 11 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Dragon magazine #241 | 75, 76, 77 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Dragon magazine #344 | 48 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 42, 43 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Greyhawk Adventures | 42, 43, 49, 109 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 126, 127 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 3, 27 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 15 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 5, 16, 22, 25, 37 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | PHBR8 - The Complete Book of Elves | 26, 27 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | Return of the Eight | 60 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | The Adventure Begins | 15, 35 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | WG12 Vale of the Mage | All |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 85 |
| Jaran Krimeeah {Jason Krimeah, Black one} | Non-player character | (Mage of the Vale) [3eM20], | WGR1 Greyhawk Ruins | 3 |