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 Wars by Nalavara.

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

Background
Azoun fought against the Tuigan horde at Thesk.

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.

Personality
Azoun is content to be in battle, and despite the risks to himself, will not allow himself to be excluded from any combat that might arise in his presence.

Relatives
Azoun's wife was Queen Filfaeril Obarskyr. 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 has an heir in his grandson, Azoun V.

Possessions
Azoun's sword is contained in a very tatty scabbard. He has a brown scarf given to him by Filfaeril as a token of luck. In his right boot he carries a magical wand that, when snapped, opens a portal to the royal palace, through which guards and priests are ready to step in the event that Azoun requires aid.