Ravel Dasinder
| Ravel Dasinder | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | Patriarch of Boccob |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Temple leader |
| Home: | Free City of Greyhawk |
| Alignment: | Neutral |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric 10/Divine Oracle 10 (20th) (earlier—Priest 17) |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 81 in 598 CY |
| Birthdate: | 517 CY |
Description
[edit | edit source]Ravel is a member of the Directing Oligarchy, serving at least since before the summer of 581 CY, though at least 598 CY. Though, at 81,
As early as his 60s, Ravel's hair was thin and gray, though he still stands a full six feet tall.[1] He has a rather large beaked nose; thin, pale lips; and gray-blue eyes.[1]
Ravel Dasinder's age is given as 64 in autumn 581 CY.[1], makinng his birth year 517 CY. In Needfest 591 CY,[2] he is described as being 73.[3] Therefore, his birthday must fall later that year (turning 74), as it is precisely a decade later. This would mean Dasinder would turn 81 in 598 CY.
Personality
[edit | edit source]Dasinder is known for being quiet and not speaking without intent. He "speaks little and slowly"[3] to the extent that he "says almost nothing".[1] He takes his time in answering questions and does not often reveal what he's thinking or his opinions.[1]
He does not like hasty, rash, or intemperate people.[1][3] Because of that, before Otiluke's death, Ravel tried to have hum removed from the Directing Oligarchy. He does not interfere with clearly devious actions, scheming, cunning, or dishonesty.[1][3]
Abilities
[edit | edit source]Str:14 Dex:15 Con:15 Int:16 Wis:18 Cha:14—The City of Greyhawk (1983)
Str: Dex:15 Con:15 Int:16 Wis:18 Cha: —The Adventure Begins (2000)
Ravel is known to possesses unequaled abilities in divination and knows more about the future than anyone in the Free City.[1]
Possessions
[edit | edit source]Since Ravel leads the Temple of Boccob. he has the entire resources of the temple at his disposal ("he has access lo almost any divinatory magic he requires.")[1]
Activities
[edit | edit source]Relationships
[edit | edit source]Ravel Dasinder is respected by other Directors, and they trust his judgement almost always, especially when it involves things like tactics, or future outcomes. He divinatory foresight is unequaled, so though he does not speak often—when he does, it is carefully received.
Mordenkainen, Bigby, and Otto are close associates, though he is specifically not an agent of the Circle of Eight.
History
[edit | edit source]See Also
[edit | edit source]See also: Directing Oligarchy
References
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[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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravel Dasinder | Non-player character | [C17], | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 6, 22, 28 |
| Ravel Dasinder | Non-player character | [C17], | From the Ashes: References Card | #13 |
| Ravel Dasinder | Non-player character | [C17], | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 10 |
| Ravel Dasinder | Non-player character | [C17], | The Adventure Begins | 63, 71 |
| Ravel Dasinder | Non-player character | [C17], | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 15-20, 25 |