Elrem

Elrem the Wise was the powerful shaman of the Great Worm Tribe of Uthgardt barbarians in the 14 century DR.

Activities
He resided permanently at the Great Worm ancestor mound. Much was told of the treasure collected over the years, offered as gifts upon which Elrem rested.

He seemed to only rouse himself for the annual runemeet, to lead the tribe's celebrations, and to prophesy the future. Through his leadership, the tribe chose evil creatures as their spiritual enemies.

Description
He was described as a gigantic bat-winged snake with the head of a red dragon.

History
Once human, Elrem had acquired the shape of a great worm through some magical means.

Either through pious devotion or the prayers of his followers, Elrem became an embodiment of the totem spirit of his tribe, perhaps even becoming the deity himself. Legend had it he was a son of Uthgar, gifted with the beast powers by his father.

He was killed in 1368 DR by a Zhentarim-sponsored adventuring party.