Kaanyr Vhok

Kaanyr Vhok was a cambion, leader of the Scoured Legion, and Master of Hellgate Keep.

Description
As the son of the marilith demon Mulvassyss the Sceptered and a human father, Vhok appeared mostly humanoid, but with light olive-colored skin and silver hair. Most believed him to be an aging half-elf due to his pointed ears. Beneath his rich clothes, Vhok's chest, arms, and legs were covered with deep green scales that showed his tanar'ri heritage.

His skin was finely scaled and he had strong features. He had pointed teeth. He was tall and had the strength of a stone giant. He had red skin that was hot and hard enough to turn a blade. He was also handsome, despite his black teeth. He could fly at will and was resistant to fire.

Vhok's symbol was a scepter in a gauntleted hand.

Personality
Vhok was very charismatic. He had a regal bearing and carried himself with elegance and dignity despite his demonic heritage. When dealing with others Vhok was cultured and polite, but this charm was all for show. He could be very ruthless when taking actions to increase his power. Vhok viewed everyone around him as an enemy. His allies were merely adversaries with whom he shared a common goal, and who were to be betrayed when they became liabilities or were no longer needed.

Hellgate Keep
Kaanyr's plots and maneuverings, as well as his luck, led to his survival in the political infighting of Hellgate Keep's tanar'ri and his eventual rise to the command of the surviving forces of Hellgate Keep. He would much rather have quietly operated in secret for years, however, due to a combination of fate and his own desire for secret plots, Vhok, and much of his army, were deep beneath the Keep when, in 1369 DR, the Gatekeeper's Crystal brought much of it crashing down and thus thrusting him to a position that required quick action.

War of the Spider Queen
In 1372 DR, Vhok allied with King Horgar Steelshadow of Gracklstugh and the Jaezred Chaulssin against Menzoberranzan, and his Scourged Legion participated in the final and unsuccessful Siege of Menzoberranzan, foiled at the eleventh hour due to the timely return of Lolth. Vhok retreated quickly, preserving the greater part of the Scoured Legion, his army of tanarukks, allowing the duergar, who were not yet aware of Lolth's return, to bear the brunt of drow retribution while covering his retreat. He then led the Scoured Legion to set up its base at Hellgate Keep once again.

The Empyrean Odyssey
Kaanyr Vhok attempted to take control of the city of Sundabar and was forced to travel to the Elemental Plane of Fire with Zasian, supposedly a cleric of Bane, and a half-dragon named Myshik. From there Vhok and Zasian traveled to Celestia to meet with Aliisza.

Possessions
Vhok's armor was crimson and gold, with a golden breastplate. He wielded two short swords.

Magical items:
 * Burnblood - an ancient elven +2 Spellblade, granted immunity to Cone of Cold
 * The Scepter Malevolus
 * Ring of protection +3

Relationships
Vhok's on-off consort and chief lieutenant was the alu-fiend Aliisza, to whom he often entrusted his most important missions of espionage.

Vhok's chief tanarukk aid and lieutenant was named Rorgak.

Novels
War of the Spider Queen:
 * Insurrection
 * Condemnation
 * Extinction (minor)
 * Annihilation

The Empyrean Odyssey:
 * 1) The Gossamer Plain
 * 2) The Fractured Sky
 * 3) The Crystal Mountain