King Azoun Obarskyr IV (pronounced: /ɑːzˈuːʌn/ az-OO-un[2]) of Cormyr was the king of Cormyr from 1336 DR to 1371 DR and a member of the Purple Dragon Knights.[5] During his reign, the kingdom experienced unprecedented economic growth. He was killed in the Goblin War by Nalavarauthatoryl.[6]
Description
Azoun had a graying mustache[7] and gray streaks in his hair but was otherwise physically fit and muscular.[8]
Personality
Azoun was content to be in battle, and despite the risks to himself, would not allow himself to be excluded from any combat that might arise in his presence.[9] There are many rumors and tales of Azoun's encounters with the opposite sex, mostly from before his marriage, and there were a number of children as a result of these relations, but the matter was not discussed openly or officially.[10] When making public addresses, Azoun preferred the term "Cormyte" over the more usual "Cormyrean" or "Cormyrian".[11]
Possessions
Azoun's sword was contained in a very tatty scabbard. He had a brown scarf given to him by Filfaeril as a token of luck.[8] In his right boot he carried a magical wand that, when snapped, opened a portal to the royal palace, through which guards and priests were ready to step through in the event that Azoun required aid.[12] Azoun also had a hollow metal sphere that, upon spoken command, could transform into a key to unlock a secret vault in the depths of the royal palace. It is one of only five, the others possessed by Vangerdahast, the queen and princesses.[13]
Relationships
Azoun's wife was Queen Filfaeril Selazair.[15] He had two daughters: Tanalasta Obarskyr, the advisor, and Alusair Obarskyr, the adventuress.[15] Thomdor and Bhereu were his cousins.[16] His father was Rhigaerd II.[17] He had an heir in his grandson, Azoun V.[18] He also had a son, Foril, who was assassinated by the Fire Knives before his third year[19] in 1334 DR[20].
History
Azoun fought against the Tuigan horde at Thesk.[21]
In 1352 DR, the Usurper King Gondegal attempted to establish a kingdom centered in the city of Arabel. Azoun led the army of Purple Dragons to reclaim the city. In all, Gondegal had power over Arabel for just eight days.[22][23]
In 1369 DR Azoun was on a hunt with Baron Thomdor, Duke Bhereu and Aunadar Bleth when he was poisoned by a magical abraxus in the abraxus affair, putting him in a coma-like state.[24]
Died during the Goblins War, in the year 1371 by the Dragon Nalavarauthatoryl that also died in battle.[citation needed]
Appendix
References
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 137. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (August 1987). “DM's Sourcebook of the Realms”. In Karen S. Martin ed. Forgotten Realms Campaign Set (TSR, Inc.), p. 18. ISBN 0-88038-472-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), Running the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 32. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.
- ↑ Curtis M. Scott (1991). Horde Campaign. (TSR, Inc), p. 52. ISBN 1-56076-130-X.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 151. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
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- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 73. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
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- ↑ Ed Greenwood (June 2000). “The New Adventures of Volo: Quotations of the Realms”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #272 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 94.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Sean K. Reynolds, Steve Miller (2000). Into the Dragon's Lair. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 3. ISBN 0-7869-1634-6.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 42. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (May 2005). Elminster's Daughter. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0786937684.
- ↑ Template:Cite dragon/Backdrop: Cormyr
- ↑ Douglas Niles et al. (February 1993). Realms of Valor. Edited by James Lowder. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 1–342. ISBN 1-56076-557-7.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
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