Jingleshod

Jingleshod was the eternal servant of the wizard Wulgreth of Ascalhorn. He served as his man-at-arms in life during the 9 century DR and as his protector in undeath for centuries beyond.

Description
He appeared as a knight in rust-covered metal armor, his skeletal face marked by two eyes as dark as coal.

Personality
Jingleshod was a tortured soul in undeath. He was aloof and disconnected from others save for when he saw a possible end to his cursed existence, after which he became desperate and and obsessive.

Possessions
In undeath, Jingleshod carried with him a massive rusty greatsword.

Activities
"I've never been beyond the Pale Ring, but no need to worry. Jingleshod will find us."

- Takari Moonsnow to Malik el Sami.

As of the 14 century DR, Jingleshod spent his existence roaming around the Dire Wood searching for a way to find peace after death.

History
Jingleshod traveled along with Wulgreth when he left Ascalhorn in the. The ever-loyal companion finally turned on his master after realizing that the mage sought to raise an army of undead from Karse, and turn them loo seon the demons of what then became Hellgate Keep. Jingleshod swung his killing blow just as Wulgreth completed his epic magic spell, causing a massive release of energy. This arcane blast transformed the area of the High Forest into what came to be known as the Dire Wood. Trees in the forest were transformed to stone and Karse became overrun with undead.

Wulgreth did not truly die by Jingleshod's hand that day however, but emerged from the destruction in the form of a lich. He tortured Jingleshod until his once-loyal attendant died himself, and just like his master arose as an undead mosntrosity.

Jingleshod became cursed by his failure. He remained trapped within the blighted wood he helped form, unable to leave until the lich Wulgreth was destroyed.

Undeath
"There is a boon I would ask for my help, elf. Will you give it?"

- Jingleshod.

In the, Jingleshod encountered the Evereskan tomb guardian Galaeron Nihmedu passing through the Dire Wood and offered him a bargain: he would guide them to their destination at the Karsestone in exchange for the destruction of Wulgrath.

Just as the lich Wulgreth remained in existence, tethered to his phylactery of the Karsestone, so too did Jingleshod remained tethered to the Realms. The Iron Axeman could not rest in peace until Wulgreth of Ascalhorn was truly destroyed.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Summoning