Grandfather of Assassins

Grandfather of Assassins is the title of the ruling leader of the Citadel of Assassins, based in the Galena Mountains in Damara.

History
The Grandfather always conceals his face with a mask and is said to be immortal. In truth once a Grandfather gets old and dies a new one is chosen to take his place. This superstition that the Grandfather cannot die is one of the guilds many terror weapons. Parents local to Vaasa and Damara often threaten naughty children by telling them that the Grandfather will come take them away if they don't behave.

In 1357, the Grandfather of Assassins, in league with the Witch-King Zhengyi, and priests of Orcus, attacked Bloodstone Village with an army of mainly human brigands and orcs, but also with Wyverns, giants, and other monsters. This attack was thwarted by the paladin, Gareth Dragonsbane and his party.

The current leader of this guild, as of 1372, is Timoshenko, Grandfather of Assassins, who plays the political face of the organization. His chief lieutenant, the wizard Knellict, carries out the dirty work.

Magic Items

 * Dagger of Venom
 * Ring of Spell Storing that contains a special word of recall triggered automatically in case of his death or capture that returns him to the Citadel of Assassins.