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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox creature
| name = Dhourn
| name = Dhourn
| image = Dhourne.png
| title = Initiate of the Living Library
| full name = Dhourn Ba'Tol
| image = <gallery>
Dhourne.png|In-game
Portrait Dhourn.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| race = [[Lolth-Sworn Drow]]
| race = [[Lolth-Sworn Drow]]
| level =  4
| level =  4
 
| class = [[Wizard]]
| modules =
{{Infobox statistics
| child = yes
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| type = Humanoid
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| hit_points = 16
| e hp = 11
| hit_points_tactician = 20
| hp = 16
| armour_class = 10
| t hp = 20
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| ac = 10
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| movement m = 9
| weight_kg = 75
| weight kg = 75
| weight_lb = 150
| hiddenlevel = 4
| str = 10
| str = 10
| dex = 10
| dex = 10
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| wis = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 14
| cha = 14
| int_save_proficiency = yes
| int save prof = yes
| wis_save_proficiency = yes
| wis save prof = yes
| passives = Darkvision, Fey Ancestry, Opportunity Attack, Sunlight Sensitivity
}}
'''Dhourn''' is a petrified [[drow]] wizard located in the [[Underdark]], just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
{{DiQ|Dust. On. My. Tongue!|Dhourn| if he is unpetrified by the player}}


| feature1_name = Superior Darkvision
==Overview==
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 24m.
On a battlefield just west of the Selûnite Outpost, the party discovers the petrified form of this Drow Wizard among other Drow in the same condition. Dhourn holds one of the three pieces required to rebuild the powerful {{SmRarityItem|Mourning Frost}}, as well as a {{SmRarityItem|Memory Shard}}. If he is killed before speaking to him, the shard can be used to gather information on the Grymforge.
| feature2_name = Opportunity Attack
Dhourn can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.
| feature2_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
 
| feature3_name = Fey Ancestry
== History ==
| feature3_description = Immune to Sleep and advantage against being Charmed.
{{CharLink|Xargrim}}, {{CharLink|Filro}} and Dhourn were trying to find the [[Adamantine Forge]] somewhere within the Underdark. Dhourn was responsible for finding the physical location. However, after discovering information about the forge each explorer wanted the glory for himself, and the three turned on each other.
| feature4_name = Sunlight Sensitivity
| feature4_description = Disadvantage on attack rolls and perception checks when in sunlight.
}}
}}


Dhourn hired a mercenary group and planned an ambush for Xargrim, who in turn planned to ambush Dhourn. The two argued until Xargrim unleashed a [[Spectator]] who petrified Dhourn and his mercenaries. Dhourn's party remained in stasis long enough for his Memory Shard to fade.


'''Dhourn''' is a {{Cond|Petrified}} {{Race|Drow}} {{Class|Wizard}} located in the [[Underdark]], just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
==Involvement==
Exploring the area where the petrified Dhourn is found will trigger an attack from a [[Spectator]]. The spectator will first unpetrify Dhourn, who will fight alongside it unless the charm on him is broken by any amount of damage.  


Can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.
Once the spectator is defeated, Dhourn will explain that he is looking for the [[Grymforge]], and that the spectator was set upon him by one of his enemies. Eventually he will attack his rescuers. However, if Filro has been killed, the party can avoid the topic of the Forge by informing him of this, and then deceiving him that Filro had nothing of interest. Dhourn will not attack at the end of the conversation, presumably under the belief that the party has no interest in the Forge. 


==Interactions==
Main characters who are Female Drow (or disguised as such) get unique interactions with Dhourn and can demand the Memory Shard from him without combat:
{{SpoilerWarning}}
In a battlefield just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], the party discovers the petrified form of this Drow Wizard among other Drow in the same condition. Exploring this area will trigger an attack from a [[Spectator]]. The spectator will first unpetrify Dhourn, who will fight alongside it unless the charm on him is broken by any amount of damage.


Once the specator is defeated, Dhourn will explain that he is looking for the [[Grymforge]], and that the spectator was set upon him by one of his enemies. Eventually he will attack his rescuers (he's not very grateful).  
* {{Dialogue option|Every house is beholden to Lolth - as every male is beholden to their betters.|tags=Lolth-Sworn|roll=Persuasion|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|I must have misheard you. Perhaps you'll speak louder from a rack in Menzoberranzan.|tags=Lolth-Sworn|roll=Intimidation|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'm above house politics myself - but I'll still kill for what I want.|roll=Intimidation|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|HAND IT OVER, '''BOY.''' OR '''ELSE.'''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=5|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|House Ba'Tol, you said? You'll be welcomed back - all the male heirs died, I believe.|roll=Deception|dc=5}}


Main characters who are Female Drow (or disguised as such) get unique interactions with Dhourn and can overcome him without combat. Combat remains an option afterwards. Combat can also be avoided if Dhourn does not survive the [[Spectator]] fight.
Combat remains an option afterwards. Combat can also be avoided if Dhourn does not survive the Spectator fight.


Dhourn holds one of the three pieces required to rebuild the powerful [[Mourning Frost]], as well as a [[Memory Shard]]. If he is killed before speaking to him, the shard can be used to gather information on the Grymforge.
==Combat==
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{feature box|Darkness}}
{{feature box|Mage Armour}}
{{feature box|Misty Step}}
{{feature box|Scorching Ray}}
{{feature box|Sleep}}
{{feature box|Thunderwave}}


==Tactics==
=== Tactics ===
The fight with the [[Spectator]] and then Dhourn can be skipped by using a [[Find Familiar|Familiar]]. A Familiar exploring the area and attacking the petrified drow will not trigger the Spectator. A Familiar can therefore walk down from the [[Selûnite Outpost]] waypoint and kill Dhourn while he is petrified--his body is the closest to the top right of the cragged rock.  
The fight with the [[Spectator]] and then Dhourn can be skipped by using a [[Find Familiar|Familiar]]. A Familiar exploring the area and attacking the petrified drow will not trigger the Spectator. A Familiar can therefore walk down from the [[Selûnite Outpost]] waypoint and kill Dhourn while he is petrified--his body is the closest to the top right of the cragged rock.  


A character can then '''sneak''' to the body, loot it, and sneak back to Selûnite Outpost, obtaining Dhourn's loot with no combat. Classes without familiars can achieve this as well by using the [[Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit|Cheeky Quasit]] familiar from the [[Apothecary's Cellar]].
A character can then '''sneak''' to the body, loot it, and sneak back to Selûnite Outpost, obtaining Dhourn's loot with no combat. Classes without familiars can achieve this as well by using the [[Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit|Cheeky Quasit]] familiar from the [[Apothecary's Cellar]].


== History ==
== Members of his group ==
{{SpoilerWarning}}
* {{CharLink|Arcagh}}
[[Xargrim]], [[Filro]] and Dhourn were trying to find the [[Adamantine Forge]] somewhere within the Underdark, Dhourn himself responsible for finding the physical location. However, after discovering information about the forge, each explorer wanted the glory for himself, and the three turned on each other.
* {{CharLink|Artimezt}}
* {{CharLink|Izwae}}
* {{CharLink|Moy}}
* {{CharLink|Tecothy}}


Dhourn hired a mercenary group and planned an ambush for Xargrim, who in turn planned to ambush Dhourn. The two argued until Xargrim unleashed a [[Spectator]] who petrified Dhourn and his mercenaries. Dhourn's party remained in stasis long enough for his [[Memory Shard]] to fade.
==Notable loot==
*{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Helve}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Memory Shard}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Polished Ring}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Silver Necklace}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Simple Robe}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Supply Pack}}
*{{MdRarityItem|The Blast Pendant}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Gold|47x Gold}}


== Speak with Dead ==
== Speak with Dead ==
'''Player:''' Who are you?


{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Who are you?
* '''Dhourn:''' Dhourn... House Ba'Tol... Gravenhollow scholar...
* '''Dhourn:''' Dhourn... House Ba'Tol... Gravenhollow scholar...


'''Player:''' How where you petrified?
'''Party member:''' How where you petrified?
 
* '''Dhourn:''' Xarrgim... argument... summoned spectator.
* '''Dhourn:''' Xargim... argument... summoned spectator.
** '''Party member:''' Why did you argue with Xargrim?
** '''Player:''' Why did you argue with Xargrim?
*** '''Dhourn:''' He wanted... memory shard...
*** '''Dhourn:''' He wanted... memory shard...


'''Player:''' Do you carry anything valuable?
'''Party member:''' Do you carry anything valuable?
 
* '''Dhourn:''' Memory... shard...
* '''Dhourn:''' Memory... shard...
** '''Player:''' How do I use this memory shard?
** '''Party member:''' How do I use this memory shard?
*** '''Dhourn:''' True title... activates... ''<nowiki/>'Dhourn, Lord Archmage' ...''
*** '''Dhourn:''' True title... activates... ''<nowiki/>'Dhourn, Lord Archmage' ...''
** '''Player:''' What does this memory shard do?
** '''Party member:''' What does this memory shard do?
*** '''Dhourn:''' Show way... to Adamantine Forge...
*** '''Dhourn:''' Show way... to Adamantine Forge...


'''Player:''' Where are you from?
'''Party member:''' Where are you from?
 
* '''Dhourn:''' Menzoberranzan...
* '''Dhourn:''' Menzoberranzan...


'''Player:''' What where you doing here?
'''Party member:''' What where you doing here?
 
* '''Dhourn:''' Searching.. forge...
* '''Dhourn:''' Searching.. forge...
** '''Player:''' What can you tell me about this forge?
** '''Party member:''' What can you tell me about this forge? [If the Party member has already spoken with him while alive: You were looking for a forge. What can you tell me about it?]
*** '''Dhoun:''' Adamantine... precious beyond measure...
*** '''Dhoun:''' Adamantine... precious beyond measure...
{{Dialogue end}}


==Notable loot==
== Related Quests ==
*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Helve}}
*{{Quest|The Adamantine Forge}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Memory Shard}}
*{{MdRarityItem|The Blast Pendant}}
 
===Other loot===
*{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Gold|47x Gold}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Polished Ring}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Silver Necklace}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Simple Robe}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Supply Pack}}


=== notes ===
== Notes ==
*Grants 40 experience when killed
*Grants 40 experience when killed


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* {{FRWiki|Dhourn Ba'Tol|long}}


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Revision as of 09:14, 10 November 2024

Dhourn is a petrified drow wizard located in the Underdark, just west of the Selûnite Outpost.

Portrait Dhourn.png
“
Dust. On. My. Tongue!
„
— Dhourn if he is unpetrified by the player

Overview

On a battlefield just west of the Selûnite Outpost, the party discovers the petrified form of this Drow Wizard among other Drow in the same condition. Dhourn holds one of the three pieces required to rebuild the powerful Mourning Frost, as well as a Memory Shard. If he is killed before speaking to him, the shard can be used to gather information on the Grymforge. Dhourn can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead.

History

Xargrim Xargrim, Filro Filro and Dhourn were trying to find the Adamantine Forge somewhere within the Underdark. Dhourn was responsible for finding the physical location. However, after discovering information about the forge each explorer wanted the glory for himself, and the three turned on each other.

Dhourn hired a mercenary group and planned an ambush for Xargrim, who in turn planned to ambush Dhourn. The two argued until Xargrim unleashed a Spectator who petrified Dhourn and his mercenaries. Dhourn's party remained in stasis long enough for his Memory Shard to fade.

Involvement

Exploring the area where the petrified Dhourn is found will trigger an attack from a Spectator. The spectator will first unpetrify Dhourn, who will fight alongside it unless the charm on him is broken by any amount of damage.

Once the spectator is defeated, Dhourn will explain that he is looking for the Grymforge, and that the spectator was set upon him by one of his enemies. Eventually he will attack his rescuers. However, if Filro has been killed, the party can avoid the topic of the Forge by informing him of this, and then deceiving him that Filro had nothing of interest. Dhourn will not attack at the end of the conversation, presumably under the belief that the party has no interest in the Forge.

Main characters who are Female Drow (or disguised as such) get unique interactions with Dhourn and can demand the Memory Shard from him without combat:

  • [LOLTH-SWORN] [PERSUASION] Every house is beholden to Lolth - as every male is beholden to their betters. (DC 5)
  • [LOLTH-SWORN] [INTIMIDATION] I must have misheard you. Perhaps you'll speak louder from a rack in Menzoberranzan. (DC 5)
  • [INTIMIDATION] I'm above house politics myself - but I'll still kill for what I want. (DC 5)
  • [BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] HAND IT OVER, BOY. OR ELSE. (DC 5 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [DECEPTION] House Ba'Tol, you said? You'll be welcomed back - all the male heirs died, I believe. (DC 5)

Combat remains an option afterwards. Combat can also be avoided if Dhourn does not survive the Spectator fight.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

Darkness.webp
Darkness Darkness ()
Create a cloud of magical darkness that Heavily Obscures Heavily Obscures and inflicts Blind Blind to creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Mage Armour.webp
Mage Armour Mage Armour ()
Surround an unarmoured creature in a protective magical force. Its Armour Class Armour Class increases to 13 + its Dexterity modifier.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Misty Step.webp
Misty Step Misty Step ()
Surrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Scorching Ray.webp
Scorching Ray Scorching Ray ()
D6 Fire.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesFire

Hurl 3 rays of fire. Each ray deals 2d6Damage TypesFire damage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Sleep.webp
Sleep Sleep ()
Put creatures into a magical slumber. Select targets up to a combined 24 Hit Points.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Thunderwave.webp
Thunderwave Thunderwave ()
D8 Thunder.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesThunder

Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects in an area, while also dealing Damage TypesThunder damage.

CON Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
AoE: 5 m / 17 ft (Cube)

Tactics

The fight with the Spectator and then Dhourn can be skipped by using a Familiar. A Familiar exploring the area and attacking the petrified drow will not trigger the Spectator. A Familiar can therefore walk down from the Selûnite Outpost waypoint and kill Dhourn while he is petrified--his body is the closest to the top right of the cragged rock.

A character can then sneak to the body, loot it, and sneak back to Selûnite Outpost, obtaining Dhourn's loot with no combat. Classes without familiars can achieve this as well by using the Cheeky Quasit familiar from the Apothecary's Cellar.

Members of his group

Notable loot

Speak with Dead

Party member: Who are you?

  • Dhourn: Dhourn... House Ba'Tol... Gravenhollow scholar...

Party member: How where you petrified?

  • Dhourn: Xarrgim... argument... summoned spectator.
    • Party member: Why did you argue with Xargrim?
      • Dhourn: He wanted... memory shard...

Party member: Do you carry anything valuable?

  • Dhourn: Memory... shard...
    • Party member: How do I use this memory shard?
      • Dhourn: True title... activates... 'Dhourn, Lord Archmage' ...
    • Party member: What does this memory shard do?
      • Dhourn: Show way... to Adamantine Forge...

Party member: Where are you from?

  • Dhourn: Menzoberranzan...

Party member: What where you doing here?

  • Dhourn: Searching.. forge...
    • Party member: What can you tell me about this forge? [If the Party member has already spoken with him while alive: You were looking for a forge. What can you tell me about it?]
      • Dhoun: Adamantine... precious beyond measure...

Related Quests

Notes

  • Grants 40 experience when killed

External links

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