Azoun Obarskyr IV

King Azoun Obarskyr IV 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.

"My duty to Cormyr demands that I help avert a crisis that could threaten any part of the continent."

- King Azoun of Cormyr

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

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

Possessions
Azoun's sword was contained in a very tatty scabbard. He had a brown scarf given to him by Filfaeril as a token of luck. In his right boot, he carried a magical wand that, when snapped, opened a portal to the royal palace, through which guards and priests were ready to step through in the event that Azoun required aid. Azoun also had a hollow metal sphere that, upon spoken command, could 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.

Relationships
Azoun's wife was Queen Filfaeril Selazair. 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 had 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.

History
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.

Died during the Goblins War, in the year 1371 by the Dragon Nalavarauthatoryl that also died in battle.

Appearances

 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards • Spellfire: Master the Magic


 * Comic Books


 * The Grand Tour • Unreal Estate


 * Novels
 * Azure Bonds • Crusade


 * Blackstaff Tower (novel) • The Dream Spheres • Forsaken House • Realms of Valor • Shadowdale (novel) • Waterdeep (novel)


 * Video Games
 * Curse of the Azure Bonds (game)


 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (game) • Neverwinter Nights • Secret of the Silver Blades