Kao Chou Tang

Prince Kao Chou Tang was a prince of the Shou Lung empire who lived on the Dragon Coast of Faerûn during the mid–14 century DR.

Personality
He was extremely demanding and harsh to those in his life, from his wife and trusted servants, to the palace guards and soldiers under his command.

Abilities
He was quite knowledgeable about certain botanical specimens and their usage in the formation of potions and poisons.

Activities
Tang had a fascination and interest in reptiles, especially monitor lizards and spent much of his time tending to them at the Garden of Flickering Tongues at the Ginger Palace.

Using the spice trade of the Ginger Palace, Prince Tang engaged in the black market trade of various poisonous plants.

Relationships
Tang's stay at the palace was sponsored by Mandarin Hsieh Han Liu, the Shou Minister of Spices.

Due to his involved knowledge of plants and poisons, Tang became entangled with the schemes of the Cult of the Dragon and unwittingly came under the influence of the black dracolich Hethcypressarvil known as Cypres the Black. The prince was the only individual in the region knew how to properly press ylang blossoms in order to create a love potion that the undead dragon desired.

From the time of their first meeting, Tang harbored a misguided infatuation for Ruha, the Bedine spellcaster that arrived at the Ginger Palace seeking his audience. He sought her as a concubine, believing her powers to be of great value to serve him and his court at the palace.

History
In the, Cypress abducted Lady Feng and coerced Tang into processing ylang flowers for her release. While the prince wished for a wu jen spellcaster, he was offered salvation by the appearance of Ruha, a spellcaster from the Harpers, who also sought to free someone from the dragon's clutches, Lady Yanseldara, ruler of Elversult. Ruha's presence at the Ginger Palace brought strife between Prince Tang and Princess Wei Dao, leading to a rift between the two, The three got into a contentious argument where Ruha pointed out the prince's immaturity, causing him to storm off in order to prove himself to both women, as well as give Wei Dao the opportunity to confine Ruha as a potential threat to the prince.

Setting out to rescue his mother on his own and prove his bravery, Prince Tang assembled his soldiers under the command of General Fui D'hang and led a direct assault on Cypress' lair.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Veiled Dragon