Jingleshod

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

Description
From a distance, Jingleshod appeared as a knight in rust-covered metal armor. Upon closer examination however his form resembled that animated armor with skin made of interlinking plates of iron. His visage was that of a soulless skeleton, with two vein-filled eyes that were 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. He was always suspicious of others that claimed they could release him from his curse, fearful and threatened by the possibiltiy of being tricked once again.

Possessions
In undeath, Jingleshod carried with him a massive axe that was too unwieldy for most mortal men.

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 undo his how existence 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 him and his allies to the Karsestone in exchange for the destruction of Wulgrath.

When they black pyramid on the Karsus Butte, Jingelshod and his companions encountered destroyed a demilich hoping it to be the remains of Wulgreth. They were mistaken, as the remains of the undead being merely imprisoned one of the ancient sharn. After spending some time investigating the pyramid's inner chambers by magical means, Galaeron and Melegaunt Tanthul came to the conclusion they could find no clues as to Wulgreth's whereabouts nor his phylactery.

Just as Jingelshod resigned their efforts to failure, the lich Wulgrenth ambushed them just as they entered the chamber with the Karsestone. A fierce battle broke out, but eventually Galaeron cleaved the lich's skull in half. At Jingleshod's direction, they gathered its remains and set out for his phylactery.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Summoning