Laskar Nesher was a Waterdhavian noble, patriarch of the Nesher family of Waterdeep from at least the Year of the Prince, 1357 DR,[5] to at least the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR,[2] and an owner of an illicit logging empire circa the Year of the Unstrung Harp, 1371 DR.[1]
Description[]
Laskar was fat and he wore his brown waistcoat tight, making him look like a bratwurst sausage. The ill-fitting outfits left his jowls red from chafing.[7]
Personality[]
Laskar was shifty, opportunistic, and mistrustful. He would try and sneak a hidden dagger in when no weapons and magic were allowed.[7]
Possessions[]
The nobleman built his sizable illicit logging empire over his lifetime, creating a name for himself and building a dynasty for his son while trying to inspire rebellious Noph to take over the business.[8]
Relationships[]
Laskar Neshar was not married and preferred the company of slender female consorts half his age. The latest one was Stelar.[7]
His son Kastonoph "Noph" Nesher felt dismissive and annoyed at his father for spending all of his time and attention on earning a fortune and building a dynasty for his heir. When Noph discovered his father was attempting to blackmail Eidola, Noph's annoyance grew into disgust with his father.[8]
History[]
In 1371 DR[note 2], on Eleint 17 and 18, Laskar Nesher, his young consort Stelar, and his son Noph were in attendance for the wedding ceremony between the Open Lord of Waterdeep Piergeiron the Paladinson and Eidola of Neverwinter. Soon after arriving at the wedding, Noph gained Khelben Arunsun's favor by giving up his father's hidden dagger.[9]
At the event, Lord Nesher wanted to attempt a negotiation with the elf nobles of the High Forest over logging rights for his business empire.[10] The second reason for the businessman's presence at the wedding was to blackmail Eidola of Neverwinter over her mysterious past.[8]
A month after the abduction, the majority of Waterdeep's inhabitants thought Piergeiron the Paladinson dead as his spirit was trapped inside a soul gem. In the weeks that led to the Open Lord's funeral, Laskar Nesher was among ambitious nobles fighting for Piergeiron's position. Neshers stirred public opinion, gave numerous speeches, and even provided bleached oak panels, rails, and bosses for the Palace of Waterdeep, "out of love for the great Piergeiron." The the Nesher furniture was clumsily enchanted with clairaudience/clairvoyance spell. The amateurish attempt amused Khelben Arunsun, and he decided to leave the ensorcelled wood be, instead, Blackstaff changed the magics into transferring back all things twisted with images and sounds of sinister plots and menace. Laskar and his consort Stelar were both present during the funeral ceremony. However, Laskar's grab for power was for naught with Piergeiron's recovery soon after.[11]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ The source says that Khallos was the brother of Stelar, but this is not possible since Stelar's maiden name was Thorp. It is assumed that Khallos was her brother-in-law which makes him a brother of Laskar.
- ↑ The Abduction, p.6 states that the wedding of Piergeiron the Paladinson and Eidola took place in the Year of the Haunting, 1377 DR. However, that date is implausible. Khelben Arunsun died in 1374 DR as depicted in Blackstaff (novel). Furthermore, Aleena Paladinstar was stated to be gone from Waterdeep by 1372 DR, planeswalking (City of Splendors: Waterdeep). On the other hand, the events of the Descent to Undermountain took place in 1370 DR, during which Aleena was actively banned from adventuring and any danger by her father. In the events of The Paladins, as well as the finale of the DDTS, Aleena took a central role, no longer bound by her father's rules. She later, with all the experience she received from battling the Unseen and hordes of Tanar'ri, felt confident enough to use her magic to traverse the planes. This places DDTS events likely in 1371 DR. This also does not conflict with appearances by Artemis Entreri, and the Neshers.
Appearances[]
- Novels
- The Abduction • The Paladins
- Referenced only
- Conspiracy
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 5. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 6. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ slade, et al. (April 1996). “Cities & Civilization”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), p. 55. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (March 2006). Power of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 131. ISBN 0-7869-3910-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 48. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 43. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 6. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 44. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 13. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 8. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.
- ↑ J. Robert King and Ed Greenwood (July 1998). The Diamond. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 1. ISBN 0-7869-0872-6.