Ryld Argith

Ryld Argith was a drow weapons master and master of Melee Magthere in Menzoberranzan. During the War of the Spider Queen, he was dispatched along with fellow academy instructor Pharaun Mizzrym, a master of Sorcere, to investigate the disappearance of several young males of various noble houses. In so doing, the pair helped to uncover a plot against Menzoberranzan.

Physical Appearance
Ryld is unusual for a drow due to his burly build. He stands about five and a half feet (168cm) tall and is more heavily muscled than the average drow.

History
Ryld grew up on the streets of Menzoberranzan often the witness to the atrocities that the drow nobles brought down. Growing into adolescence Ryld was accepted into Melee Magthere, where he trained in several fighting styles. At the academy he rose as high as was possible with his non-noble status.

During his years at the academy, Ryld befriended Pharaun Mizzrym, a mage from Sorcere of noble birth. They had as close a relationship as any drow could have. Unfortunately, this did not prevent Pharaun from leaving him to fend off and presumably die from pursuers while in a hideout that belonged to a branch of the Jaezred Chaulssin. Although he survived the encounter, it set a deep rift between them next time they met.

Ryld was then chosen as a member of a drow party that was sent to find out why Lolth had fallen silent. Along the way the party met Halisstra Melarn and Danifae, priestesses of Lolth from the destroyed city of Ched Nasad. Hallistra befriended Ryld and the two eventually left to try and find a different life, devoid of drow corruption. They eventually had to return to their former group as Halisstra was determined to destroy Lolth. Danifae later ordred the draegloth Jeggred Baenre to hunt down and kill Ryld. After a long and massive fight, Jaeggred eventually killed him and ate his heart.

Equipment
Rather than wearing chain mail under the traditional piwafwi, as most drow do, Ryld wears black duergar plate mail. Ryld once wielded a magical greatsword known as Splitter, which was capable of penetrating nearly any armor.

Appearances

 * War of the Spider Queen