Azoun IV

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Azoun IV
Aliases	Balin the cavalier[1]
Home	Suzail, Cormyr
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Born	1307 DR
Died	1371 DR (age 64)
Class 2nd ed. rules	Fighter 20 {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} {{{7}}} {{{8}}} {{{9}}} {{{10}}} {{{11}}} {{{12}}} {{{13}}} {{{14}}} {{{15}}} {{{16}}} {{{17}}} {{{18}}} {{{19}}} {{{20}}}
Alignment	Lawful good
Source: [citation needed]

King Azoun Obarskyr IV of Cormyr was the king of Cormyr from 1336 DR to 1371 DR and a member of the Purple Dragon Knights.^[2] During his reign, the kingdom experienced unprecedented economic growth. He was killed in the Goblin Wars by Nalavara.^[3]

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Background 3 Personality 4 Relatives 5 Possessions 6 References

[edit] Appearance

Azoun had a graying moustache^[4] and gray streaks in his hair but was otherwise physically fit and muscular.^[5]

[edit] Background

Azoun fought against the Tuigan horde at Thesk.^[6]

In 1352 DR, the Usurper King Gondegal attempted to establish a kingdom centered in the city of Arabel. Azoun led the army of Purple Dragons to reclaim the city. In all, Gondegal had power over Arabel for just eight days.^[7][8]

In 1369 DR Azoun was on a hunt with Baron Thomdor, Duke Bhereu and Aunadar Bleth when he was poisoned by a magical abraxus in the abraxus affair, putting him in a coma-like state.^[9]

[edit] Personality

Azoun is content to be in battle, and despite the risks to himself, will not allow himself to be excluded from any combat that might arise in his presence.^[10] There are many rumours and tales of Azoun's encounters with the opposite sex, mostly from before his marriage, and there are a number of children as a result of these relations, but the matter is not discussed openly or officially.^[11] When making public addresses, Azoun preferred the term "Cormyte" over the more usual "Cormyrean" or "Cormyrian".^[12]

[edit] Relatives

Azoun's wife was Queen Filfaeril Obarskyr.^[13] He had two daughters: Tanalasta Obarskyr, the advisor, and Alusair Obarskyr, the adventuress.^[13] Thomdor and Bhereu were his cousins.^[14] His father was Rhigaerd II.^[15]. He has an heir in his grandson, Azoun V.^[16]

[edit] Possessions

Azoun's sword is contained in a very tatty scabbard. He has a brown scarf given to him by Filfaeril as a token of luck.^[5] In his right boot he carries a magical wand that, when snapped, opens a portal to the royal palace, through which guards and priests are ready to step in the event that Azoun requires aid.^[17] Azoun also has a hollow metal sphere that, upon spoken command, can transform into a key to unlock a secret vault in the depths of the royal palace. It is one of only five, the others possessed by Vangerdahast, the queen and princesses.^[18]

[edit] References

1. ↑ Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms, p. 137. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-4039-5.
2. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 15. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
3. ↑ Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms, p. 151. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-4039-5.
4. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 12. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 16. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
6. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 19. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
7. ↑ Eric Haddock et al. (1994). Cormyr (sourcebook), p. 32-33. TSR, Inc. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
8. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 227. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
9. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 20-27. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
10. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 23. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
11. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 119. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
12. ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures, p. 73. TSR, Inc. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Sean K. Reynolds, Steve Miller (2000). Into the Dragon's Lair, p. 3. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1634-6.
14. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 13. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
15. ↑ Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr, p. 42. TSR, Inc. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
16. ↑ Ed Greenwood (June 2005). Elminster's Daughter. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3768-8.
17. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 27. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.
18. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (July 1996). Cormyr: A Novel, p. 88. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-0710-X.