DL15 Mists of Krynn (1e)
1e
Fistandantillus, Lich Human Magic-User 23: ?
Lord Soth, Death Knight, Deathknight, Realist: Lord Soth was a Solamnic Knight of the Rose in the final days of Istar. He was considered to be a paragon, a shining symbol representing everything a Knight should be. But he was also a man of great passions; those passions led him down the road to Darkness.
Soth fell in love with an elfmaid, a disciple of the Kingpriest of Istar. He was married to another woman at the time, but he could not control his desires. He murdered his wife, claiming that she died in childbirth (although she was barren, the child was conceived by the elfmaid) and he brought the elfmaid and their son to live with him at Dargaard Keep.
Then the elfmaid learned what Lord Soth had done to his first wife. She did not abandon him, but prayed to the Goddess Mishakal that he be given an opportunity to redeem himself. Her prayers were answered: Soth would be given a chance for redemption and the power to prevent the Cataclysm, although it would cost him his life.
Soth departed for Istar, intent on stopping the Kingpriest. But he was waylaid by elven women, disciples of the Kingpriest, who knew of Lord Soth's crimes. They intimated that the elfmaid was unfaithful. Soth, overcome by rage, believed that she was luring him to his death at Istar not because she wanted to restore his honor, but because she wanted to be rid of him.
So Lord Soth turned aside from the path of honor forever. He returned to Dargaard Keep and shouted false accusations. But the Cataclysm had taken place; all he found were the images of his wife and son burnt into the stone around his throne. He thought he could hear her dying words, the words of a curse, condemning Soth to eternal torment.
Soth sat on his throne, and commanded his Knights to remain still, which they did, fearing his wrath. There they remained, until they died. But the gods punished them all. The elven women who lied to Soth about the elfmaid, delighting in their malice, were turned into groaning spirits, banshees. The warriors of Soth's guard, who had remained unquestioningly loyal, and who had murdered Soth's first wife at his command, were turned into skeleton warriors. Lord Soth's punishment was the most terrible of all—he was transformed into a death knight, a corrupted mockery of his former majesty. Every night, they were condemned to remember their crimes in song, a horrific cacophony later described by Ariakas as being far worse than the torments of the Tower of High Sorcery.
Forest Troll: Forest trolls are another matter entirely. These are not true trolls, but cursed soldiers from the ancient war with Edon who were transformed into undead with the appearance of trolls; they tried to pillage their ruined strongholds during the fall of Edon. It is debatable whether the curse was placed on them by the Edon mages, or by the Wizards of the Black Robes to prevent them from gaining the knowledge of Edon. Certainly this curse does not apply to anyone who scavenges the ruins today, although there are other difficulties.
Humans slain by a forest troll become forest trolls in three days, unless a proper burial ceremony is performed.
Forest Troll, Undead With the Appearance of Trolls: ?
Undead: ?
Ghast: ?
Ogre Ghost: ?
Ghoul: ?
Groaning Spirit, Banshee: Lord Soth was a Solamnic Knight of the Rose in the final days of Istar. He was considered to be a paragon, a shining symbol representing everything a Knight should be. But he was also a man of great passions; those passions led him down the road to Darkness.
Soth fell in love with an elfmaid, a disciple of the Kingpriest of Istar. He was married to another woman at the time, but he could not control his desires. He murdered his wife, claiming that she died in childbirth (although she was barren, the child was conceived by the elfmaid) and he brought the elfmaid and their son to live with him at Dargaard Keep.
Then the elfmaid learned what Lord Soth had done to his first wife. She did not abandon him, but prayed to the Goddess Mishakal that he be given an opportunity to redeem himself. Her prayers were answered: Soth would be given a chance for redemption and the power to prevent the Cataclysm, although it would cost him his life.
Soth departed for Istar, intent on stopping the Kingpriest. But he was waylaid by elven women, disciples of the Kingpriest, who knew of Lord Soth's crimes. They intimated that the elfmaid was unfaithful. Soth, overcome by rage, believed that she was luring him to his death at Istar not because she wanted to restore his honor, but because she wanted to be rid of him.
So Lord Soth turned aside from the path of honor forever. He returned to Dargaard Keep and shouted false accusations. But the Cataclysm had taken place; all he found were the images of his wife and son burnt into the stone around his throne. He thought he could hear her dying words, the words of a curse, condemning Soth to eternal torment.
Soth sat on his throne, and commanded his Knights to remain still, which they did, fearing his wrath. There they remained, until they died. But the gods punished them all. The elven women who lied to Soth about the elfmaid, delighting in their malice, were turned into groaning spirits, banshees. The warriors of Soth's guard, who had remained unquestioningly loyal, and who had murdered Soth's first wife at his command, were turned into skeleton warriors. Lord Soth's punishment was the most terrible of all—he was transformed into a death knight, a corrupted mockery of his former majesty. Every night, they were condemned to remember their crimes in song, a horrific cacophony later described by Ariakas as being far worse than the torments of the Tower of High Sorcery.
The banshee is the ghost of the evil female elf warrior lying on the ground, worshiping Takhisis to the very end.
Ogre Mummy: ?
Skeleton: This room is locked and is protected by ten skeletons animated by Rohzgan.
Ogre Skeleton: ?
Spectre: In the past, the two towers were the homes of two brothers who hated each other. Each stole the family of the other and horribly slew them. After the brothers themselves died, their spirits haunted the towers, hoping still to exact revenge.
Spectre, Former Prisoner: ?
Wraith: ?
Wraith, Bodyguard: ?
The Gray Wraith: ?
Zombie, Animated Zombie: The zombies have been animated and commanded by Deathrip using the Amulet of Chemosh.
The amulet of Chemosh is clearly visible around Deathrip's neck. The amulet enables its wearer to animate any corpses within 50 feet of himself, and command them for up to 48 hours.
Skeleton Warrior: Lord Soth was a Solamnic Knight of the Rose in the final days of Istar. He was considered to be a paragon, a shining symbol representing everything a Knight should be. But he was also a man of great passions; those passions led him down the road to Darkness.
Soth fell in love with an elfmaid, a disciple of the Kingpriest of Istar. He was married to another woman at the time, but he could not control his desires. He murdered his wife, claiming that she died in childbirth (although she was barren, the child was conceived by the elfmaid) and he brought the elfmaid and their son to live with him at Dargaard Keep.
Then the elfmaid learned what Lord Soth had done to his first wife. She did not abandon him, but prayed to the Goddess Mishakal that he be given an opportunity to redeem himself. Her prayers were answered: Soth would be given a chance for redemption and the power to prevent the Cataclysm, although it would cost him his life.
Soth departed for Istar, intent on stopping the Kingpriest. But he was waylaid by elven women, disciples of the Kingpriest, who knew of Lord Soth's crimes. They intimated that the elfmaid was unfaithful. Soth, overcome by rage, believed that she was luring him to his death at Istar not because she wanted to restore his honor, but because she wanted to be rid of him.
So Lord Soth turned aside from the path of honor forever. He returned to Dargaard Keep and shouted false accusations. But the Cataclysm had taken place; all he found were the images of his wife and son burnt into the stone around his throne. He thought he could hear her dying words, the words of a curse, condemning Soth to eternal torment.
Soth sat on his throne, and commanded his Knights to remain still, which they did, fearing his wrath. There they remained, until they died. But the gods punished them all. The elven women who lied to Soth about the elfmaid, delighting in their malice, were turned into groaning spirits, banshees. The warriors of Soth's guard, who had remained unquestioningly loyal, and who had murdered Soth's first wife at his command, were turned into skeleton warriors. Lord Soth's punishment was the most terrible of all—he was transformed into a death knight, a corrupted mockery of his former majesty. Every night, they were condemned to remember their crimes in song, a horrific cacophony later described by Ariakas as being far worse than the torments of the Tower of High Sorcery.
Pahkar-Ran Theremikos, Haunt, Ghostly Shape, Elven Haunt: Two rounds later, a ghostly shape appears. This is the elven archmage returning as a haunt. He doesn't like the fact that his tomb was disturbed and his coffin slid into the muck. He wants it restored to its proper place and his crypt righted again.
Guardian Spectral Minion: During the Age of Twilight, when the minotaurs began gathering in the eastern region of Istar, the temple was overthrown and dedicated to the god Sargas. The former inhabitants were forced into slavery or killed. Then with the coming of the Cataclysm, the temple was destroyed and again abandoned. Now the minotaurs studiously avoid this location, fearing the spectral minions that haunt the ruins.
The figures are guardian spectral minions. These are the spirits of the original inhabitants of the temple who were slain fighting the minotaurs. When the temple was destroyed in the Cataclysm, their spirits were charged with guarding the precious artifact that still lies within.
Ages ago, when the archmage was buried, they had volunteered to guard the tomb of their master.
Guardian Spectral Minion, Transparent Human Figure, Spirit of an Original Inhabitant of the Temple Who Was Slain Fighting the Minotaurs: ?
Guardian Spectral Minion, Long-Dead Elf Warrior: ?
