Gormstadd

Gormstadd the Rerisen was the head of a temple in Voonlar during the time period roughly corresponding to the term of Bron (sheriff) Buorstag Hlammythyl, i.e., from about 1355 DR until at least 1372 DR. Before the Time of Troubles, the temple was the Dark Lord's Hand, dedicated to Bane. After the supposed death of Bane, the temple was rededicated to Cyric and was called the Dark God Reformed.

Description
Gormstadd had a small head with a narrow face atop a well-built, muscular body that was covered in thick brown hair. His dark brown eyes were nearly black and had a gleam, like pieces of polished flint. When he frowned, his big eyebrows met to form a single line across the top of his face.

Personality
As the high priest of Cyric's temple he reveled in his role, wielding falsehoods like a weapon and eliciting fear from the common folk wherever he went. He referred to most Voonlarrans as "the local filth" and was cruel to those who dared not retaliate. He was even worse to potential rivals and not above spreading incriminating rumors or eliminating them by arranging "accidents". He was arrogant and acquisitive, stealing art objects and other forms of wealth, and even trade goods by the wagon load, when he could do so without getting caught or when he could shift the blame to someone else.

Gormstadd favored women with a muscular build and had fantasies of fathering a family of female warriors that would bring glory to Cyric and ensure himself a place of power and honor in the afterlife. It is unknown if he ever found a woman both worthy and willing to be his mate.

Gormstadd was also a wine connoisseur.

Abilities
As a consequence of his taste for wines, he had an excellent memory for flavors and smells and could recognize many poisons by taste. He trained himself to do so while building up an immunity to various poisons by consuming very small doses.

He also had a good memory for faces, but had to keep detailed notes about names, dates, quantities, and important passages in written and verbal agreements or they would slip his mind. He did not trust a scribe or a secretary and wrote the notes by hand.

Gormstadd knew how to brew potions, craft wands and wonderous items, and cast spells silently.

Possessions
In addition to his stolen wealth, Gormstadd had a suit of full plate of blending +3, a +2 longsword, nine lives stealer, and a large, steel shield +3.

Relationships
Gormstadd was a good friend of Buorstag Hlammythyl and they frequently met for dinner, chess, and a cup of wine.