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|home = [[Empire of Iuz]] | |home = [[Empire of Iuz]] | ||
|gender = Masculine | |gender = Masculine | ||
|race = | |race = Demon | ||
|ethnicity = Cambion | |ethnicity = [[Cambion]], lesser [[tanar'ri]] | ||
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=== Allies and minions === | === Allies and minions === | ||
{{quoted text|Gh'alar has a small force of about 50 | {{quoted text|Gh'alar has a small force of about 50 [[orc]]s and [[orog]]s that serves him|{{csb|1992 GenCon Promo Trading Card||#9 of 11}} }} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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Gh'alar originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the [[Trading Cards]] line on card number #9 of 11 in the GenCion 1992 Promo set. | Gh'alar originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the [[Trading Cards]] line on card number #9 of 11 in the GenCion 1992 Promo set. | ||
The art was pulled from [[Jeff Easley]]'s cover of ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Though the cover art for the boxed set represents a theoretical character in Greyhawk, the name "Gh'alar" was only given on the trading card | The art was pulled from [[Jeff Easley]]'s cover of ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Though the cover art for the boxed set represents a theoretical character in Greyhawk, the name "Gh'alar" was only given on the trading card. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
[[Jeff Easley]] described this piece of art (originally on the cover of [[From the Ashes]], and titled the same), on card #36 from his art trading card series: | [[Jeff Easley]] described this piece of art (originally on the cover of [[From the Ashes]], and titled the same), on card #36 from his art trading card series: | ||
{{quoted text|This was the only time I've ever painted an undead horse. It's easier than painting a live one, At least if you leave someting | {{quoted text|This was the only time I've ever painted an undead horse. It's easier than painting a live one, At least if you leave someting out, you can claim it fell off.|}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* ''See also:'' [[Trading Cards]] for full listing of Greyhawk cards in the card product line. | * ''See also:'' [[Trading Cards]] for full listing of Greyhawk cards in the card product line. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 26 December 2024
| Gh'alar | |
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 Gh'alar depicted on 1992 GenCon Promo Trading Card #9 of 11, art by Jeff Easley. | |
| General info | |
| Home: | Empire of Iuz |
| Alignment: | Chaotic Evil |
| Gender: | Masculine |
| Species: | Demon |
| Ethnicity: | Cambion, lesser tanar'ri |
Gh'alar is an undead character who "serves as a mercenary in Iuz's wars with the good lands."[1]
Description
Appearance
Abilities
Home
Gh'alar lived in the Empire of Iuz after the Greyhawk Wars.[1]
Equipment and possessions
Little is known about the gear Gh'alar uses. He has a longsword +2 and wears platemail.[1]
His most significant possession, however, is the undead horse he rides. No one else is able to ride the horse.[1]
Relationships
Enemies
Allies and minions
"Gh'alar has a small force of about 50 orcs and orogs that serves him"[1]
History
Publishing history
Gh'alar originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the Trading Cards line on card number #9 of 11 in the GenCion 1992 Promo set.
The art was pulled from Jeff Easley's cover of From the Ashes. Though the cover art for the boxed set represents a theoretical character in Greyhawk, the name "Gh'alar" was only given on the trading card.
Gallery
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Reversde side of Gh'alar, #9 of 11.
Trivia
Jeff Easley described this piece of art (originally on the cover of From the Ashes, and titled the same), on card #36 from his art trading card series:
"This was the only time I've ever painted an undead horse. It's easier than painting a live one, At least if you leave someting out, you can claim it fell off."
See also
- See also: Trading Cards for full listing of Greyhawk cards in the card product line.
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.
- The Gh'alar card discussed on Wayne's Books: AD&D Collector Trading Cards (1991-3): Silver, Gold and Ruby, oh my!
References
Notes
Citations
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.
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