Ash zombie

An ash zombie was an special type of undead created by the powerful energies released in the wake of the eruption of Mount Hotenow, in 1451 DR.

Abilities
Ash zombies were capable of creating unnatural ashes from their bodies and use them as a weapon.

Background
Ash zombies were normal undead warped and mutated by the powerful energies released by the eruption of Mount Hotenow. People also called them scrabblers and dustwalkers.

When the Red Wizards of Thay discovered them, around 1463 DR, they began to research into ways to create ash zombies artificially. They also discovered that ash zombies developed a taste for younger victims.

History
Ash zombies first appeared after the eruption of Mount Hotenow.

Around 1479 DR, ash zombies were common in the abandoned parts of Neverwinter, and in Thundertree.

Appareances

 * Novels:
 * The Neverwinter Saga
 * Gauntlgrym
 * Cold Steel and Secrets


 * Games:
 * Neverwinter (game)