Durlag's Tower was a large tower that was said to be haunted by a powerful entity, as well as one that housed immeasurable treasure.[2]
Geography[]
A map of Durlag's Tower and the surrounding area.
The fortress was located south of the Wood of Sharp Teeth, a couple of miles from the small settlement of Gullykin.[2][1]
Structure[]
The tower was built entirely of volcanic stone and was in fair condition given the amount of time and neglect involved. It laid atop a volcanic plug that dominated the surrounding lands. Durlag Trollkiller, aided by hired dwarves, was said to have hollowed out the mountain for the rock that made up his tower and used the space created to hide further treasure.[3]
History[]
This local landmark was the isolated keep of Durlag Trollkiller, son of Bolhur the Clanless, a dwarven hero said to have amassed a large quantity of treasure and stored it here and in a few other locations. This treasure was protected by all manner of magical wards and mechanical traps, the latter of Durlag's own devising.[2]
Many adventurers sought his treasure over the decades, with varying degrees of success. Around 1372 DR, rumors said a fiend had taken up residence within the remains of the tower and used the defenses created by Durlag to keep both itself and the treasure safe.[1] Some claimed that this creature was a lich.[4]
Notable inhabitants[]
- Durlag Trollkiller, a powerful dwarf and the proprietor of the tower.
- Islanne, a dwarven adventurer and Durlag's wife.
- Kiel "The Legion Killer", Durlag's elder son.
- Fuernebol, Durlag's younger son.
- Bullrush, a hobgoblin archer who became petrified in the tower and was possibly later freed by Abdel Adrian.
- Hack, an ogre who became petrified in the tower and was possibly later freed by Abdel Adrian.
- Kirinhale, a succubus imprisoned by Durlag in his tower.
- Meiala, a sirine adventurer who became petrified in the tower and was possibly later freed by Abdel Adrian.
- Moorlock, a human warrior who became petrified in the tower and was possibly later freed by Abdel Adrian.
- Tarnor, a dwarven fighter who became petrified in the tower and was possibly later freed by Abdel Adrian.
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External Links[]
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Durlag's Tower article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 227. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 90. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ Rand Sharpsword (July 2002). More of the Western Heartlands! (HTML). Rand's Travelogue. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved on 2010-10-31.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1990). Dwarves Deep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 61. ISBN 0-88038-880-3.