Arnd

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Greyhawk Character
Arnd
General info
Home:Tdon
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Class:Priest

Arnd, also known as Arnd of Tdon, was a legendary Oeridian hero who lived ages ago, before the Great Migrations. "A humble priest from the south," he is famed for establishing the first paladins of Heironeous among the Oeridian tribes. He is also known as possessor of the artifact known as the Invulnerable Coat of Arnd, which he wore while a rebellion against the wizard Virtos.

It is said that his spirit still inhabits the armor that bears his name, attempting to aid the poor whenever possible.

Writings

Arnd is known to have authored the following works:

  • Unknown Movements of the Universe

Creative origins

Arnd of Tdon was named after Don Arndt, a player in the first Greyhawk campaign.

Bibliography

  • Cook, David. Book of Artifacts. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
  • Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
  • Reynolds, Sean K. "Core Beliefs: Heironeous." Dragon Magazine #354. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.