Ivan Bouldershoulder

Ivan Bouldershoulder was a dwarf adventurer of the mid-to-late 14 century DR and brother to Pikel Bouldershoulder.

Description
Ivan had a long yellow beard, square shoulders, and dark eyes. He had a long, wide nose.

History
Ivan and his brother Pikel were born and raised in Vaasa, in the rugged Galena Mountains.

In the, Ivan and Pikel fought alongside the elves of Shilmista against invading orcs and goblins.

Later, they resided at Spirit Soaring, a temple to Deneir in the Snowflake Mountains, with Cadderly Bonaduce and his wife Danica.

Ivan and Pikel set out from Carradoon to attend the coronation of King Bruenor Battlehammer in Mithral Hall in the. They were captured by the moon elves of the Moonwood (specifically Innovindil and Tarathiel) and were held captive for a few days. Upon the elves' determining that they meant no harm to the elves or the forest, the two were released and proceeded to Mithral Hall.

In the, Ivan's mind was taken over by the dracolich Yharaskrik. Ivan later regained control of his body and escaped into the tunnels of the mountains.

Ivan was serving as a commander in Helgabal in Damara by 1484 DR.

Possessions
Ivan wore plate mail in combat, with a metal helm adorned with deer antlers. He carried a replica hand crossbow of the type used by the drow, with a bandoleer of crossbow bolts, each fitted with a vial of oil of impact, and a heavy axe across his back. He carried hand axes attached to his belt.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Cleric Quintet: Canticle • In Sylvan Shadows • Night Masks • The Fallen Fortress • The Chaos Curse
 * Other: Passage to Dawn • Servant of the Shard • The Thousand Orcs • The Lone Drow • The Two Swords • The Ghost King • Rise of the King • Hero