Halueth Never

Lord Halueth Never was a sun elf warrior of Iliyanbruen and an early founder of the city of Neverwinter.

History
In the, the rulers of Illusk developed dreams of empire and began expanding to both the east and the south. However, in only three years, they were confronted by the elves of Iliyanbruen to the south. Halueth Never became prominent as a warrior in their battles. Finally, in the Year of Burning Glades, −10 DR, Halueth led the elves of Iliyanbruen to defeat the forces of Illusk and finally put a halt to Illuskan expansion southward, though skirmishing between their sides would continue.

It was said that he had to overcome many trials and hardships in his later life. He occupied a keep that came to be part of Castle Never, leading to the founding of Neverwinter (at the time known as Eigersstor) in the.

Legacy
He was said to be interred in a tomb under Castle Never. According to local legend, he lay on a massive slab of stone and was ringed by twelve unsheathed swords of different kinds, their points outward. The swords were magical and never rusted nor decayed, but would animate and attack all trespassers. Only by following exactly the instructions inscribed on the flagstones in cryptic verses could one avoid having to fight them. If defeated, the animating spell was broken and they became ordinary swords that could be retrieved.

Halueth was briefly mentioned in The Leadership of Neverwinter and priests at the Hall of Justice temple of Tyr in the late 14 century would seek his tomb, though the Wailing Death ended their efforts in the. That year, on the Tyrrans' behalf, the Hero of Neverwinter potentially explored four prospective 'Never Tombs' around the city, retrieving the Ancient Chronicles of Halueth Never among other relics. Finally, the Hero would come across Halueth Never's tomb itself, not beneath Castle Never but behind a secret passage in a house in the Blacklake District, and would have to get past four attacking animated swords to reach the sarcophagus. This held Halueth's rusted armor, which would be a valued treasure of Neverwinter if recovered.

It was guarded by the swords of the first Neverwinter Nine.

Description
Halueth Never wore a fine suit of plate mail armor. Though found badly rusted, it was etched with designs, including the holy symbol of Tyr.

Appearances

 * Neverwinter Nights