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{{CharacterInfo
| name = Dhourn
|name=Dhourn
| title = Initiate of the Living Library
|image=[[File:Dhourne.png|350px]]
| full name = Dhourn Ba'Tol
|type=Humanoid
| image = <gallery>
|level=4
Dhourne.png|In-game
|race={{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}
Portrait Dhourn.png|Portrait
|size=Medium
</gallery>
|weight=75kg / 165
| race = [[Lolth-Sworn Drow]]
|proficiency=
| level = 4
|initiative=0
| class = [[Wizard]]
|STR=10|DEX=10|CON=12|INT=16|WIS=10|CHA=14
| size = Medium
|class=Wizard
| type = [[Humanoid]]
|AC=10
| e hp = 11
|HP=20
| hp = 16
|speed=9m / 30ft
| t hp = 20
|location = [[Underdark]]}}
| ac = 10
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 75
| str = 10
| dex = 10
| con = 12
| int = 16
| wis = 10
| cha = 14
| int save prof = 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}}


'''Dhourn''' is a petrified [[Drow]] [[Wizard]] located in the [[Underdark]], just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
==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 {{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.
Dhourn can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.


== Encounter ==
== History ==
{{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.


{{SpoilerBox|You discover the petrified form of this Drow Wizard among other Drow in the same condition. Exploring this area will trigger an attack from a [[Spectator]], at which point Dhourn's petrification is cured, and they will fight alongside it. Dhourn holds one of the three pieces required to rebuild the powerful [[Mourning Frost]].}}
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:
 
* {{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}}
 
Combat remains an option afterwards. Combat can also be avoided if Dhourn does not survive the Spectator fight.
 
==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.
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]].
== Members of his group ==
* {{CharLink|Arcagh}}
* {{CharLink|Artimezt}}
* {{CharLink|Izwae}}
* {{CharLink|Moy}}
* {{CharLink|Tecothy}}
==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 ==


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


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


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


=== Passive Features ===
'''Party member:''' Where are you from?
[[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]]
* '''Dhourn:''' Menzoberranzan...


[[Fey Ancestry]]
'''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...
{{Dialogue end}}


[[Attack of Opportunity|Opportunity Attack]]
== Related Quests ==
*{{Quest|The Adamantine Forge}}


[[Sunlight Sensitivity]]
== Notes ==
*Grants 40 experience when killed


=== Spells Known ===
==External links==
* {{FRWiki|Dhourn Ba'Tol|long}}


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Latest 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Grants 40 experience when killed

External links[edit | edit source]

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