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: | orc or human; later, animus,[1] |
| 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 ruler and prince governing the city of Rel Astra.[4]
During the Greyhawk Wars, he becomes undead, having been turned into an animus by Ivid V.
Description
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Drax is known for his particularly foul disposition. Even prior to becoming an animus, he tends toward violence and overreaction.[9] Once transformed, he becomes 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
[edit | edit source]As a skilled arcane spellcaster, Drax has near-genius intellect. Int: 17[3]
Possessions
[edit | edit source]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.
Relationships
[edit | edit source]Allies and minions
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Drax was once simply the "constable mayor" of Rel Astra.
Drax began ruling the coastal city of Rel Astra in 557 CY.[4]
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).
References
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 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
[edit | edit source]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 |