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| − | '''Deekin Scalesinger''' is a [[kobold]] scribe and [[bard]] who, among other things, wrote the tale of the exploits of an adventurer in the [[Anauroch]] desert. He later settled in [[Neverwinter]], selling items he had acquired on his many journeys. |
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| − | Deekin is completely obsessed with the main character. Deekin refers to himself in third person. He is always writing a book and will even ask some of the henchmen, "Deekin pencil you in as sidekick maybe? Or how about Deekin's devoted fan?" |
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| + | '''Deekin Scalesinger''' was a grey [[kobold]] and often seen with pen and paper at hand as well as his [[lute]]. |
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| + | Unlike many other kobolds in his tribe, Deekin showed very peaceful tendencies and dreamed of pursuits other than stealing and mining. He wished to be known throughout [[Faerûn]] for his heroic stories. |
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| + | Deekin was constantly talking in third person. He showed deep loyalty to those he worked for but also saw everyone as an aspect in his book. |
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| + | Whilst being part [[dragon]] himself, his past experiences with his white dragon master, [[Tymofarrar]], resulted in a deep fear of dragons. |
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| + | Was a proficient [[bard]] with great skill on his lute. His artistic abilities were also shown in his writing. |
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| − | He is afraid of [[dragon]]s because, although he is part dragon, his last "boss," [[Tymofarrar]], was a [[white dragon]]. Despite his fear, however, he deeply respects the player and is very loyal to him or her. He is the only henchman who, at the closing battle of ''[[Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark|Hordes of the Underdark]],'' can be convinced to resist [[Mephistopheles]]'s attempts to sway him without the use of either a Persuade check or his True Name. |
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| + | Deekin was a member of the "Dripping Fang" clang and worked under the command of Tymofarrar. His master was often entertained by Deekin's story telling and songs. Tymofarrar was also teaching Deekin the skills to become chief of the clang as well as becoming a [[sorcerer]]. However Deekin did not believe he had a place as chief and had high aspirations to leave and become a [[skald]] instead. Therefore when the opportunity had arisen, he agreed to give [[Drogan Droganson]]'s apprentice the Tower Statue, a stolen artifact, in exchange for them negotiating his release from Tymofarrar. As a free kobold, Deekin took the role of henchman to the apprentice and wrote of their adventures in the [[Anauroch]] desert. He continued these adventures into the [[Underdark]] and [[Cania]] and ultimately helped the adventurer defeat the [[archdevil]] [[Mephistopheles]]. |
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| − | Deekin is first met in the ''Neverwinter Nights'' expansion ''[[Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide|Shadows of Undrentide]],'' where he has run away from his master Tymofarrar. He agrees to give the player the Tower Statue if they will talk to Tymofarrar and negotiate his release. He becomes a henchman in the Interlude, and follows the player character until the end of the game. In ''[[Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark|Hordes of the Underdark]],'' Deekin can become a henchmen again, and is the only henchman available in all three chapters of the game. During the course of the player's adventures, Deekin can become a Red [[Dragon Disciple]], or remain a bard. Deekin is considered to be one of the best henchmen in ''Hordes of the Underdark'' for his ability to invoke bardic spells and inflict damage if he continues the Red Dragon Disciple class. |
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| + | Deekin eventually took a break from adventuring and ended up publishing books he had written about his many adventures. During this time, he ended up in [[Neverwinter]] where he opened up a shop in the merchant quarter to sell items he had acquired during his travels. His prowess and fame in the area lead to a street being named after him, Deekin's street, in Protector's Enclave within Neverwinter many years later. |
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| − | In ''[[Neverwinter Nights 2]],'' Deekin appears as a merchant in the Merchant Quarter of Neverwinter. If asked, he will move into the merchant shop in [[Crossroad Keep]], happy to have a roof at last. The building he moves to cannot be entered in ''Storm of Zehir'', so it is possible that in the expansion's continuity he was never invited to Crossroad Keep, or left it later. |
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| + | He later in life returned to his tribe, became their leader and made the first [[human]] and kobold community in the realm. He later died and was mourned by many but his legacy continued on with a new generation of Scalesingers eager to have adventures of their own. |
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| − | [[Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark|Hordes of the Underdark]] it is quite possible that he ended up leaving Crossroad Keep, for they say he becomes a legendary bard and that adventures a lot on his own and sometimes back with the player. It is also said that he returns to his tribe and becomes their chief and makes the first human and kobold community in the realm. He later dies and is mourned by many but his legacy continues on a new generation of Scalesingers eager to have adventures of their own. |
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| − | A street is named after him in Protector's Enclave in the Neverwinter MMORPG. |
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Revision as of 21:57, 2 October 2015
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Description
Deekin Scalesinger was a grey kobold and often seen with pen and paper at hand as well as his lute.
Personality
Unlike many other kobolds in his tribe, Deekin showed very peaceful tendencies and dreamed of pursuits other than stealing and mining. He wished to be known throughout Faerûn for his heroic stories.
Deekin was constantly talking in third person. He showed deep loyalty to those he worked for but also saw everyone as an aspect in his book.
Whilst being part dragon himself, his past experiences with his white dragon master, Tymofarrar, resulted in a deep fear of dragons.
Abilities
Was a proficient bard with great skill on his lute. His artistic abilities were also shown in his writing.
History
Deekin was a member of the "Dripping Fang" clang and worked under the command of Tymofarrar. His master was often entertained by Deekin's story telling and songs. Tymofarrar was also teaching Deekin the skills to become chief of the clang as well as becoming a sorcerer. However Deekin did not believe he had a place as chief and had high aspirations to leave and become a skald instead. Therefore when the opportunity had arisen, he agreed to give Drogan Droganson's apprentice the Tower Statue, a stolen artifact, in exchange for them negotiating his release from Tymofarrar. As a free kobold, Deekin took the role of henchman to the apprentice and wrote of their adventures in the Anauroch desert. He continued these adventures into the Underdark and Cania and ultimately helped the adventurer defeat the archdevil Mephistopheles.
Deekin eventually took a break from adventuring and ended up publishing books he had written about his many adventures. During this time, he ended up in Neverwinter where he opened up a shop in the merchant quarter to sell items he had acquired during his travels. His prowess and fame in the area lead to a street being named after him, Deekin's street, in Protector's Enclave within Neverwinter many years later.
He later in life returned to his tribe, became their leader and made the first human and kobold community in the realm. He later died and was mourned by many but his legacy continued on with a new generation of Scalesingers eager to have adventures of their own.
Appearances
- Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide
- Deekin's Big Adventure
- Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
- Neverwinter Nights 2
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Dungeon Master's Guide, 3.5 Edition
Sources
- Obsidian Entertainment (October 2006). Designed by Ferret Baudoin, J.E. Sawyer. Neverwinter Nights 2. Atari.
- BioWare (December 2003). Designed by Brent Knowles. Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark. Atari.
- BioWare, Floodgate Entertainment (June 2003). Designed by Brent Knowles, Rick Ernst. Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide. Atari.
Deekin Scalesinger • Dorna Trapspringer • Xanos Messarmos
During the Valsharess' War
Aribeth de Tylmarande • Daelan Red Tiger • Deekin Scalesinger • Linu La'neral • Nathyrra • Sharwyn • Tomi Undergallows • Valen Shadowbreath