Agath of Thrunch
| Agath of Thrunch | |
|---|---|
 Agath of Thrunch, as depicted in Dungeon #130. Art by Eva Widermann. | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | High priest |
| General info | |
| Home: | Magepoint, formerly Principality of Ulek |
| Alignment: | Neutral good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric 19 |
Agath of Thrunch is a cleric of Celestian,[1] an author, and renowned scholar about workings of the celestial system of Oerth.
Description
[edit | edit source]
Agath is middle-aged (in 596 CY). He has a stern countenance,[2] and is often cool.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]Agath was among the adventuring party including Rowena of the Silverbrow, Franz, Lord Torkeep, Reynard Yargrove, Rakehell Chert, and Warnes Starcoat who rescued the Crook of Rao from the Isle of the Ape.
He was the head of the temple of Celestian in the village of Thrunch, which is located in the foothills of the Lortmil Mountains in the Principality of Ulek.[4]
Agath moves to Magepoint at some prior to 596 CY and runs the library-temple there.[3]
Abilities
[edit | edit source]Agath is superhumanly wise, and his other attributes are all well above average. He is quick and likable. Str: 16, Int 16, Wis 19, Dex 18, Cha 17[1]
Possessions
[edit | edit source]As a high-level cleric, Agath has access to many magic items, and carries/wears: boots of water walking (as ring), gauntlets of ogre power, girdle of free action (as ring), mantle of Celestian, ring of fire resistance, ring of spell storing, scarab of protection, necklace of prayer beads.[4]
Relationships
[edit | edit source]Agath is an ally of Tenser and is an associate of the Circle of Eight. He considers Reynard Yargrove to be an "upstart."[4] Warnes Starcoat acts competitive around him, and Rakehell Chert dislikes him.[5]
Works
[edit | edit source]Writings
[edit | edit source]Agath is the author of Understanding the Handiwork of Celestian, a book detailing the astrological system of Oerth.[6][7]
References
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ a b WG8 Fate of Istus (1989), p.21.
- ↑ "Spire of Long Shadows". Dungeon #130 (Jan 2006), p.65.
- ↑ a b "Spire of Long Shadows". Dungeon #130 (Jan 2006), p.63.
- ↑ a b c WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.22.
- ↑ WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.27.
- ↑ Player's Guide (1998), p.3.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.9.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide to Greyhawk. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998 (p. 3).
- Decker, Jesse. "The Spire of Long Shadows." Dungeon #130. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
- Gygax, Gary. Isle of the Ape. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985 (p. 22).
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998 (p. 9).
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agath of Thrunch | Non-player character | [C19], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 3 |
| Agath of Thrunch | Non-player character | [C19], | The Adventure Begins | 9 |
| Agath of Thrunch | Non-player character | [C19], | WG6 Isle of the Ape | 21, 22, 27 |