The Scoured Legion (also known as the Scourged Legion[1]) of Hellgate Keep was a strong company of tanarukks.
Leadership[]
The Scoured Legion was led by Kaanyr Vhok, a cambion who proclaimed himself "the Sceptered One and Master of the Scoured Legions."[3]
Members[]
Vhok's Scoured Legion consisted of 2,000 tanarukk warriors with auxiliary troops: bugbears, ogres, giants, etc. They had their own forges and armories.[4]
Vhok lost 120 tanarukks in the Siege of Menzoberranzan.[5]
Base[]
The Scoured Legion was originally based in Hellgate Keep. After the fall of the keep, they settled in Ammarindar, where they remained until 1372 DR.[6] After the failed Siege of Menzoberranzan in 1373 DR, they returned to Hellgate Keep.[7]
History[]
The Scoured Legion invaded the Nameless Dungeon in Alturiak 1369 DR, opposed by a band of snakelike creatures.[8]
In 1372 DR to 1373 DR they participated in the Siege of Menzoberranzan alongside the duergar army of Gracklstugh with the support of the Jaezred Chaulssin, but withdrew just as the tide of battle turned against them, leaving their allies to be decimated.[9] Vhok subsequently removed his headquarters to Hellgate Keep.[7]
Later in the year they besieged Sundabar but were again repelled. Kaanyr Vhok and his consort Aliisza, fled for the Elemental Plane of Fire through a portal beneath the city, leaving the Legion fractured.[10]
Notable members[]
From left to right: Aliisza, Kaanyr Vhok, Ghiirvox and Jervaan
- Kaanyr Vhok
- Leader of the Scoured Legion.[3]
- Ruinfist
- A tanarukk captain in 1372 DR. His left hand was useless but was encased in a spiked battle gauntlet.[12]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
"Scoured Legion" is the generally accepted form of the name, as that is what appears in sourcebooks.[8][15] However, "Scourged Legion" (as well as "Scourged Legions") is widely used in the novels.[1][16]
Appearances[]
Novels[]
- The Gossamer Plain
- The Crystal Mountain (mentioned)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas M. Reid (May 2007). The Gossamer Plain. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 28. ISBN 978-0786940240.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (December 2003). Insurrection. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-3033-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thomas M. Reid (December 2003). Insurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 50. ISBN 0-7869-3033-0.
- ↑ Richard Baker (May 2003). Condemnation. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 122. ISBN 0786932023.
- ↑ Paul S. Kemp (February 2006). Resurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 60. ISBN 0-7869-3981-8.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (December 2003). Insurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 35. ISBN 0-7869-3033-0.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Paul S. Kemp (February 2006). Resurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 62. ISBN 0-7869-3981-8.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ed Greenwood and Jason Carl (July 2002). Silver Marches. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-2835-2.
- ↑ Philip Athans (August 2005). Annihilation. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 366. ISBN 0-7869-3752-1.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 154. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (December 2003). Insurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 7–10. ISBN 0-7869-3033-0.
- ↑ Richard Baker (May 2003). Condemnation. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 214. ISBN 0786932023.
- ↑ Paul S. Kemp (February 2006). Resurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 61, 153. ISBN 0-7869-3981-8.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Eric Menge (August 2012). Menzoberranzan: City of Intrigue. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 71. ISBN 978-0786960361.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 232. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (December 2003). Insurrection. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 8. ISBN 0-7869-3033-0.