Azoun Obarskyr IV

King Azoun IV Obarskyr of Cormyr was the king of Cormyr from 1336 DR to 1371 DR and a member of the Purple Dragon Knights. During his reign, the kingdom experienced unprecedented economic growth. He was killed in the Goblin War by Nalavarauthatoryl.

Appearance
Azoun had a graying moustache and gray streaks in his hair but was otherwise physically fit and muscular.

Background
Azoun fought against the Tuigan horde at Thesk.

In 1352 DR, the Usurper King Gondegal attempted to establish a kingdom centered in the city of Arabel. Azoun led the army of Purple Dragons to reclaim the city. In all, Gondegal had power over Arabel for just eight days.

In 1369 DR Azoun was on a hunt with Baron Thomdor, Duke Bhereu and Aunadar Bleth when he was poisoned by a magical abraxus in the abraxus affair, putting him in a coma-like state.

Personality
Azoun is content to be in battle, and despite the risks to himself, will not allow himself to be excluded from any combat that might arise in his presence. There are many rumours and tales of Azoun's encounters with the opposite sex, mostly from before his marriage, and there are a number of children as a result of these relations, but the matter is not discussed openly or officially. When making public addresses, Azoun preferred the term "Cormyte" over the more usual "Cormyrean" or "Cormyrian".

Relatives
Azoun's wife was Queen Filfaeril Obarskyr. He had two daughters: Tanalasta Obarskyr, the advisor, and Alusair Obarskyr, the adventuress. Thomdor and Bhereu were his cousins. His father was Rhigaerd II. He has an heir in his grandson, Azoun V. He also had a son, Foril, who was assassinated by the Fire Knives before his third year in 1334 DR.

Possessions
Azoun's sword is contained in a very tatty scabbard. He has a brown scarf given to him by Filfaeril as a token of luck. In his right boot he carries a magical wand that, when snapped, opens a portal to the royal palace, through which guards and priests are ready to step in the event that Azoun requires aid. Azoun also has a hollow metal sphere that, upon spoken command, can transform into a key to unlock a secret vault in the depths of the royal palace. It is one of only five, the others possessed by Vangerdahast, the queen and princesses.