Arkhan the Cruel (pronounced: /ˈɑːrkɔːn/ AR-kawn[3]) was a dragonborn paladin of Tiamat who lived in the late 15th century DR.[1]
Possessions
In battle, Arkhan carried the magical axe Fane-Eater and carried a dragonscale shield. He also owned the Wreath of the Prism, an amulet that granted him control over a vicious manticore called Chango.[1]
History
After a brief visit to the world of Exandria, Arkhan replaced his left hand with a legendary artifact known as the Hand of Vecna, with the intention of using its power to free Tiamat from her prison in Avernus.[4]
By the Year of Twelve Warnings, 1494 DR,[note 1] Arkhan, having taken residence in a tower located near a monument dedicated to Tiamat in Avernus, had yet to succeed in his endeavor. Prolonged possession of the Hand of Vecna was slowly causing his left side to become corrupted, a process that could only be slowed down by sacrificing the life of good creatures.[4]
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Notes
- ↑ Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus is set in 1492 DR per the "Baldur's Gate Gazetteer" section (p. 159) and a clarification from the adventure's lead writer. Baldur's Gate III, which is a direct sequel to Descent into Avernus set immediately after its events, is also set in 1492 DR. In an apparent error, pages 7 and 47 of Descent into Avernus describes certain events as occurring "fifty years" after 1444 DR (1494 DR).
Background
Arkhan is based on a character in the streamed campaign Force Grey. He is played by Joe Manganiello, an American actor who is a lifelong D&D enthusiast.[1]
Appearances
- Adventures
- Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
- Video Games
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Gallery
External Links
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- Force Grey: Lost City of Omu
- Arkhan's article in the Idle Champions Wiki
Arkhan article at the Idle Champions Wiki, a wiki for the Idle Champions game.
Arkhan article at the Critical Role Wiki.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Codename Entertainment (September 2017). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. Codename Entertainment.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 4. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 113. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.