Drax
| Drax the Invulnerable | |
|---|---|
 Lord Drax, in In the Shadow of Dragons, Part 6: An Eclipse of Stolen Blood, art by John Hahn (2002). | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | His Most Lordly Nobility, Eternal Custodian and Lord Protector of Rel Astra[1] |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Noble |
| Home: | Rel Astra |
| Alignment: | Lawful evil |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Animus,[1] orc or human (previously) |
| Ethnicity: | Oeridian (previously) |
| Class: | Wizard 11/Fighter 3[2] Mage 11/Fighter 9[3] |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 62 (in 585 CY) |
| Birthdate: | 523 CY |
| Death: | c.583 CY |
| Turned: | c.583 CY |
Lord Drax is the undead ruler and prince governing the city of Rel Astra.[4]
Description
Drax is described as an orc in the Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), set in 576 CY.[5]
In earlier material, he is of almost direct Oeridian ancestry,[3] and stands 5' 9", with black hair and green eyes.[3]
During the Greyhawk Wars, Drax was transformed into an animus by Overking Ivid the Undying.[1] (This may remain true regardless of whether he is presented as being previously human or orc, as animuses can be both, depending on edition.)[note 1]
Personality
Drax is known for his particularly foul disposition. Even prior to becoming an animus, he tended toward violence and overreaction.[9] Once transformed, he became truly surly.[1] However, Drax is less afflicted by insanity or instability than many of his kind. He is very rational, calculating, and has a dry, bleak sense of humor.[3]
Abilities
As a skilled arcane spellcaster, Drax has near-genius intellect. Int: 17[3]
Possessions
Drax is known to wear powerfully enchanted plate mail +5 when the occasion calls and he has time to don it. He does not carry a shield.
Activities
Relationships
The Fiend-Sage is a frequent companion to Drax.[1] They are seen even walking the streets of Rel Astra together.[1] The Fiend-Sage advises Drax on most all affairs of state as well as many other subjects.
Other than the Fiend-Sage, the Guildmaster of the mages' guild in Rel Astra, Vernnend, is one of the few with whom Drax frequently consults.[10]
History
Drax was once simply the "constable mayor" of Rel Astra.
Drax began ruling the coastal city of Rel Astra in 557 CY.[4]
Rumors and legends
Appendix
See Also
Appearances
Gallery
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An Eclipse of Stolen Blood, art by John Hahn (2002). -
An Eclipse of Stolen Blood, art by John Hahn (2002).
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References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e f Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.93.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.91.
- ↑ a b c d e Ivid the Undying (1995), p.102, Personalities of the Free Cities.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.92.
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.165, Chapter 5:Creating Campaigns—Greyhawk.
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), Insert, s.v. "Animus".
- ↑ "Enchiridion of the Fiend Sage". Living Greyhawk Journal #2 (Nov 2000), p.22.
- ↑ Dragon #339 (Jan 2006), p.47.
- ↑ In the Shadow of Dragons, Part 6: An Eclipse of Stolen Blood.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.98.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Dragon magazine #063 | 17 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Dragon magazine #225 | 52 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Dragon magazine #291 | 98 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Dragon magazine #294 | 95 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Dungeon magazine #114 | 43 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 46, 47, 75, 76 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Ivid the Undying | 26, 96, 97, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 114, 162 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 91, 92, 93, 94, 99, 100, 141 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 1 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 7, 24 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | The Adventure Begins | 27, 29 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 32 |
| Drax The Invulnerable | Non-player character | Animus, [3e M11/F3], | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 17 |
| Fandrax the Brave | Non-player character | C2 the Ghost Tower of Inverness | 15 |