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'''The Walker''' is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in [[Medegia]] remains unknown. Considered to be one of Johydee's Children, tales of his existence go back to before the Great Kingdom.
'''The Walker''' is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in [[Medegia]] remains unknown. He is  of [[Johydee's Children]],  
 
==Description==
==Description==


===Appearance===  
===Appearance===  
The Walker appears as a young man of 15 or 16, though close examination reveals fine lines around his eyes. Though his form does tend to shift, the two notable features that don't are the sack on a stick that he carries with his that is filled with magical baubles, and the small dog who is always at his side.{{csb|Ivid|106}}
The Walker looks like a young man of 15 or 16, though close examination reveals fine lines around his eyes. Though his form does tend to shift, the two notable features that don't are the sack on a stick that he carries with his that is filled with magical baubles, and the small dog who is always at his side.{{csb|Ivid|106}}


===Personality===
===Personality===
Though The Walker shuns human company, he is unfailingly polite to those he meets on the road, though he speaks very little, and mostly in riddles{{csb|Ivid|106}}. He is always in good humor, and never gets angry, or gives offense, even when attacked or insulted{{csb|Ivid|107}}
Though The Walker shuns human company, he is unfailingly polite to those he meets on the road, though he speaks truly little, and mostly in riddles{{csb|Ivid|106}}. He is always in good humor, and never gets angry, or gives offense, even when attacked or insulted{{csb|Ivid|107}}


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
The Walker cannot be effectively attack by any magical or mundane means{{csb|Ivid|107}}. Any weapon swung at him transforms into something harmless, he can dispel any magical attack as with ''dispel magic'', and he often will simply vanish to avoid attacks{{csb|Ivid|107}}.
The Walker "cannot be effectively attacked by any magical or mundane means."{{csb|Ivid|107}} Any weapon swung at him transforms into something harmless, he can dispel any magical attack as with ''dispel magic'' with nothing more than "a wave of the hand", and he often will simply vanish to avoid attacks{{csb|Ivid|107}}.


The Walker travels at average speed, but can cross any terrain with penalty and never tires. He can also walk on water, though his canine companion cannot, and must be carried across{{csb|Ivid|107}}.
The Walker travels at average speed, but can cross any terrain with penalty and never tires. He can also walk on water, though his canine companion cannot, and must be carried across.{{csb|Ivid|107}}.


==Home==
==Home==
The Walker doesn't have a home, as such.  He wanders, though he's known to commonly travels in [[Medegia]]


==Equipment and possessions==
== Rumors and legends ==  
 
[[Oeridian]] tales of his existence go back to before the [[Great Kingdom]]{{csb|Ivid|106}} (before [[-110 CY]]).
==Relationships==
 
===Other acquaintances===
 
==History==
==See also==


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 14:54, 9 April 2025



Greyhawk Character
The Walker
Names and titles
Title(s):The Walker
General info
Occupation:Wanderer
Home:Medegia
Gender:male
Species:human?
Patron deity:Johydee
Dates
Age:unknowably old

The Walker is an extraordinary individual and his purpose in Medegia remains unknown. He is of Johydee's Children,

Description

Appearance

The Walker looks like a young man of 15 or 16, though close examination reveals fine lines around his eyes. Though his form does tend to shift, the two notable features that don't are the sack on a stick that he carries with his that is filled with magical baubles, and the small dog who is always at his side.[1]

Personality

Though The Walker shuns human company, he is unfailingly polite to those he meets on the road, though he speaks truly little, and mostly in riddles[1]. He is always in good humor, and never gets angry, or gives offense, even when attacked or insulted[2]

Abilities

The Walker "cannot be effectively attacked by any magical or mundane means."[2] Any weapon swung at him transforms into something harmless, he can dispel any magical attack as with dispel magic with nothing more than "a wave of the hand", and he often will simply vanish to avoid attacks[2].

The Walker travels at average speed, but can cross any terrain with penalty and never tires. He can also walk on water, though his canine companion cannot, and must be carried across.[2].

Home

The Walker doesn't have a home, as such. He wanders, though he's known to commonly travels in Medegia

Rumors and legends

Oeridian tales of his existence go back to before the Great Kingdom[1] (before -110 CY).

References

Notes

Citations

  1. a b c Ivid the Undying (1995), p.106.
  2. a b c d Ivid the Undying (1995), p.107.

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

Walker, The Non-player character Ivid the Undying 7, 106, 107, 153, 157