Demonclaw
| Demonclaw | |
|---|---|
 Demonclaw, jutting above the waves of Relmor Bay. Art by Michael Weaver (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Type: | Island/rock formation |
| Size: | Very small |
| Geopolitical | |
| Region: | Relmor Bay |
| Notable site: | Fhelzor's tower |
| Geography | |
| Elevation: | Sea level, to 220' ASL |
| Demographics | |
| Inhabitants: | Fhelzor Hornstaff |
Demonclaw is a tiny, rocky island in Relmor Bay which houses the tower of a wizard.
Description
[edit | edit source]A rocky island lies six miles south of the port city of Wragby. "The island is so named because it resembles the half-shattered claw of some horrible beast."[1]
"Rising up from the sea is a rocky crag over 200 feet tall. The formation juts out of the water like the petrified claw of some great, sunken beast. Nestled between the half-shattered fingers of this great claw is a pale stone tower, the base of which is brightly illuminated. A little less than halfway up the tower is an arched bridge connecting the structure to a small landing platform carved out of the rock. It is clear that the tower was never meant to be reached from the water, as there are no places to moor a boat."[1]
"The tower itself is a single pale spire nestled in the “palm” of the clawshaped island. At night, magical lights illuminate the tower, creating a beacon that can be seen by ships from miles away."[1]
History
[edit | edit source]Geography
[edit | edit source]"On the southern fringe of the Kingdom of Nyrond, tucked among the dark cliffs that confine Relmor Bay. stands the small coastal city of Wragby. [...] Six miles south of Wragby, jutting up from the bay like the half-shattered claw of some horrible demon from the depths, is the stony crag that sailors have dubbed the Demonclaw. Nestled in the palm of this ominous rock formation is a single pale spire: the tower of the wizard Fhelzor Hornstaff."[2]
People
[edit | edit source]- Fhelzor Hornstaff (LN male human Wizard 8)—the main occupant of the tower.
- "Fhelzor is a recluse. He's a solemn, middle-aged man with unkempt red hair. His longevity has spawned rumors that he possesses some elven blood. More likely he has used potions or other magic to prolong his lifespan."[1]
- Fhelzor has no known cohorts. Most people leave him alone, and he seldom ventures far from his tower.[1]
While "Demonclaw" (the adventure in Dungeon #121) does not list any specific magical or mortal servants in the tower(other than two homunculi), it does not disclude them either.
Publishing history
[edit | edit source]Demonclaw only appeared once, in the adventure of the same name, in Dungeon magazine #121 (2001), by Peter R. Hopkins.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonclaw | Adventure | Located in: Nyrond, | Dungeon magazine #084 | 67 |