Abraxus

An abraxus is a magical creation similar to a golem or automaton.

Origins
The abraxus were created by Chondathan mages to serve Sembia's Chondathan borders.

Appearances
An abraxus was the centre of the abraxus affair in 1369 DR when King Azoun IV of Cormyr was struck down by the creature. An abraxus was also responsible for an assassination attempt on King Pryntaler Obarskyr in 1188 DR but it was disabled and the threat was removed.