Hortil Droone was the Magister from 337 DR to 345 DR.[1]
Personality[]
He was cruel and quick-witted.[1]
History[]
Before slaying the previous Magister, he was a mage-for-hire, a veteran warmage. Once the mantle of the Magister passed on to him, he slew a number of rivals, then faked his death and his in a city somewhere in the Shining Sea's coast, where he posed as a wealthy merchant, "Nelver Kulcharvin", investing in a number of local businesses, including costers and a barrelworks. Through this time he improved his magic, until he finally suspected the Magister had things to do.[1]
His prayers to Mystra were answered by Azuth, who revealed to him that a Magister whose service was good was one who spread magic. In response, Hortil used magic to disguise himself, prepared a cache of scrolls and a scheme to introduce magic to twenty-some apprentices. Then he began to pose as a "Immgar Orlam", a hedge wizard in a traveling carnival, who played with children after each performance; selecting only those who were fascinated more than afraid, he found a number of candidates. Unfortunately, while visiting one of his older apprentices, he was ambushed by the sorceress Phambra Chalyphar, who slew him.[1]
After his death, Hortil Droone wanted to keep teaching, but Mystra refused. Of the possible fates he was offered, he became instead the Royal Crown of Westgate.[1]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ed Greenwood (January 2000). Secrets of the Magister. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 39–40. ISBN 978-0786914302.
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