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| + | '''Olwen Forest-Friend''' was a human [[ranger]] active in the mid–14{{th}} century [[DR]]. He was a hero and later duke of [[Damara]] who helped to defeat [[Zhengyi the Witch-King]] of [[Vaasa]].<ref name="tBL-p52" /><ref name="tBL-p5">{{Cite book/The Bloodstone Lands|5}}</ref> |
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| − | + | He was a bear of a man<ref name="RotP-p34">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|34}}</ref> with a muscular chest and bulging arms<ref name="RotP-p200">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|200}}</ref> who often spoke with a booming voice.<ref name="RotP-p181">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|181}}</ref> He usually wore a forest-green cloak.<ref name="RotP-p199">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|199}}</ref> |
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+ | Olwen was a man of strong emotions whose laughter could shake walls<ref name="RotP-p34" /> and whose anger could not be reasoned with.<ref name="RotP-p233">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/MMP|233}}</ref> |
| − | For many years his favorite weapon was the bow, but with age his agility decreased; he discovered the thrill of close combat and mastered this technique with his mighty axe.<ref name="RotP-p199">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch|199}}</ref> |
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| + | Olwen was an extremely adept and powerful ranger, and although he specialized in martial combat, he also knew several [[druid]]ic spells.<ref name="BloodstoneThrone-p87" /> |
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| − | Olwen was the duke of [[Soravia]].<ref name="RotP-p34">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch|34}}</ref> The seat of power and Olwen's home was at [[Kinbrace]].<ref name="RotP-p37">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch|37}}</ref> |
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| + | For many years, his favorite weapon was his ''[[longbow of the forest]]'', which he used to fire [[magical]] [[arrows]] that he crafted himself, including ''[[Arrow of slaying|arrows of slaying]]''. He was deadly at both long range and point-blank.<ref name="BPRB-p14">{{Cite book/Bloodstone Pass/Roster Book|14}}</ref><ref name="BloodstoneThrone-p87" /> By the late 1360s DR, Olwen's agility had decreased with his age, and instead of his bow, he discovered the thrill of close combat. His weapon of choice became his mighty enchanted [[axe]], ''[[Treefeller]]''.<ref name="RotP-p199" /><ref name="RotP-p221">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|221}}</ref> Despite his age and bulk, Olwen was an incredibly dangerous melee fighter.<ref name="RotP-p240">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/MMP|240}}</ref> |
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| + | In addition to his enchanted ''longbow of the forest'' and ''Treefeller'' waraxe, Olwen possessed and made use of a pair of ''[[boots of speed]]'', a ''[[cloak of elvenkind]]'', a ''[[ring of free action]]'', and ''[[bracers of archery]]''.<ref name="BloodstoneThrone-p87" /> |
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| + | Olwen was close and trusted friends with King [[Gareth Dragonsbane]] of Damara, having adventured with him to save the land from Zhengyi alongside [[Celedon Kierney]], [[Emelyn the Gray]], [[Friar Dugald]], [[Kane]], and [[Riordan Parnell]].<ref name="RotP-p233" /> |
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| + | Olwen hailed originally from the woods of northern Damara, and first gained fame when he led a force of rangers to foil the plot of an evil [[wizard]] attempting to wipe out the [[treant]]s of his home forest, a struggle which resulted in the deaths of all his followers.<ref name="TMoB-p45">{{Cite book/The Mines of Bloodstone|45}}</ref><ref group="note">The ''[[Bloodstone Pass]]'' and ''[[The Mines of Bloodstone]]'' adventures give his home as the [[Forest of Arlen]], however this location is not mentioned in subsequent publications coinciding with the inclusion of these adventures into the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. It is therefore not clear whether the "Forest of Arlen" is meant to refer to a location in [[Faerûn]], or if it was simply retconned out of existence.</ref> The grateful treants awarded him a ''longbow of the forest'' and the knowledge of how to craft magical arrows.<ref name="BPRB-p14" /> Despite the victory, the loss of his followers weighed heavily on Olwen,<ref name="tBL-p52" /> and as the forces of [[Zhengyi the Witch-King]] claimed his homeland during the [[Vaasan War]], he dejectedly made his way south.<ref name="BPRB-p14" /><ref name="TMoB-p45" /> Ultimately, however, the call for help from the people of [[Bloodstone Village]] caused him to put his sorrows aside and join [[Gareth Dragonsbane]]'s quest to save [[Bloodstone Pass]] from bandits in the {{YearlinkName|1358}}.<ref name="tBL-p52" /><ref name="BloodstoneThrone-p87" /> |
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| + | Olwen trained and led a force of archers known as the Huntsmen Skirmishers within the Bloodstone army, and was knighted by Baron [[Tranth]] for his services. He soon became a hero to the people of Bloodstone Village, especially among the children.<ref name="BloodstoneThrone-p87" /> In addition to his role as a military commander, taking part in both the fight against the bandits as well as the [[Bloodstone Wars]] a year later, Olwen was an important member of Gareth Dragonsbane's expeditions to clear [[Bloodstone Mines]], assault the [[Citadel of Assassins]], and slay Zhengyi at [[Castle Perilous]].<ref name="tBL-p5" /> During these exploits, he preferred to remain in the background, serving as his party's archer.<ref name="tBL-p52" /> |
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| + | Following Zhengyi's defeat and the victory over his forces at the [[Ford of Goliad]] in the {{YearlinkName|1359}}, Olwen was given charge of leading the forces of Damara to sweep the remainder of the Witch-King's armies from the [[Duchy of Soravia]], an administrative district created by Zhengyi which spanned most of northeastern Damara.<ref name="tBL-p13">{{Cite book/The Bloodstone Lands|13}}</ref> Olwen implemented a plan he called the "five S's," which called for ''squashing'' the Vaasan remnants, ''supplying'' the outlying Damaran villages, ''securing'' the region, ''seeding'' support for Gareth's claim to the throne of Damara, and ''scouting'' the borders with Vaasa and [[Narfell]].<ref name="tBL-p7">{{Cite book/The Bloodstone Lands|7}}</ref> After several skirmishes, Olwen drove off the last of Zhengyi's occupiers near [[Steppenhall]] before the end of the year,<ref name="tBL-p62">{{Cite book/The Bloodstone Lands|62}}</ref> suffering serious personal injuries in the process.<ref name="tBL-p64">{{Cite book/The Bloodstone Lands|64}}</ref> Olwen's efforts to liberate northern Damara were in part motivated by his desire to be granted the title of Duke of Soravia, a position which he was indeed granted sometime after 1359 DR.<ref name="tBL-p52" /><ref name="RotP-p34" /> The seat of power and Olwen's home was at [[Kinbrace]].<ref name="RotP-p37">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/Hardcover|37}}</ref> |
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| + | In the {{YearlinkName|1368}}, Olwen returned to the battlefield alongside his king to put down the upstart [[Kingdom of D'aerthe]], which had been proclaimed in northeastern [[Vaasa]] by the [[drow]] [[Jarlaxle]] and the [[assassin]] Artemmis Entreri.<ref name="RotP-p199mmp">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/MMP|199}}</ref><ref name="RotP-p233" /> Although he served his king faithfully, Olwen revealed himself to be far more motivated to join this war by personal grief over the loss of his protege, Mariabronne.<ref name="RotP-p233" /> During the conflict, the aging duke demonstrated his battle prowess by matching the [[assassin]] Artemis Entreri in single combat.<ref name="RotP-p240" /> He was strongly opposed to King Gareth's ultimate decision to spare Entreri and Jarlaxle.<ref name="RotP-p261">{{Cite book/Road of the Patriarch/MMP|261}}</ref> |
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| + | ::''[[Bloodstone Pass (adventure)|Bloodstone Pass]]'' • ''[[The Mines of Bloodstone]]'' • ''[[The Bloodstone Wars]]'' • ''[[The Throne of Bloodstone]]'' |
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Olwen Forest-Friend was a human ranger active in the mid–14th century DR. He was a hero and later duke of Damara who helped to defeat Zhengyi the Witch-King of Vaasa.[1][4]
Appearance[]
He was a bear of a man[5] with a muscular chest and bulging arms[6] who often spoke with a booming voice.[7] He usually wore a forest-green cloak.[8]
Personality[]
Olwen was a man of strong emotions whose laughter could shake walls[5] and whose anger could not be reasoned with.[9]
Abilities[]
Olwen was an extremely adept and powerful ranger, and although he specialized in martial combat, he also knew several druidic spells.[2]
For many years, his favorite weapon was his longbow of the forest, which he used to fire magical arrows that he crafted himself, including arrows of slaying. He was deadly at both long range and point-blank.[10][2] By the late 1360s DR, Olwen's agility had decreased with his age, and instead of his bow, he discovered the thrill of close combat. His weapon of choice became his mighty enchanted axe, Treefeller.[8][11] Despite his age and bulk, Olwen was an incredibly dangerous melee fighter.[12]
Possessions[]
In addition to his enchanted longbow of the forest and Treefeller waraxe, Olwen possessed and made use of a pair of boots of speed, a cloak of elvenkind, a ring of free action, and bracers of archery.[2]
Relationships[]
Olwen was close and trusted friends with King Gareth Dragonsbane of Damara, having adventured with him to save the land from Zhengyi alongside Celedon Kierney, Emelyn the Gray, Friar Dugald, Kane, and Riordan Parnell.[9]
The famous ranger Mariabronne was his protégé for many years, being as a son to him.[13] He held an unyielding hatred for Artemis Entreri, whom he incorrectly blamed for Mariabronne's death.[12]
History[]
Olwen hailed originally from the woods of northern Damara, and first gained fame when he led a force of rangers to foil the plot of an evil wizard attempting to wipe out the treants of his home forest, a struggle which resulted in the deaths of all his followers.[14][note 1] The grateful treants awarded him a longbow of the forest and the knowledge of how to craft magical arrows.[10] Despite the victory, the loss of his followers weighed heavily on Olwen,[1] and as the forces of Zhengyi the Witch-King claimed his homeland during the Vaasan War, he dejectedly made his way south.[10][14] Ultimately, however, the call for help from the people of Bloodstone Village caused him to put his sorrows aside and join Gareth Dragonsbane's quest to save Bloodstone Pass from bandits in the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR.[1][2]
Olwen trained and led a force of archers known as the Huntsmen Skirmishers within the Bloodstone army, and was knighted by Baron Tranth for his services. He soon became a hero to the people of Bloodstone Village, especially among the children.[2] In addition to his role as a military commander, taking part in both the fight against the bandits as well as the Bloodstone Wars a year later, Olwen was an important member of Gareth Dragonsbane's expeditions to clear Bloodstone Mines, assault the Citadel of Assassins, and slay Zhengyi at Castle Perilous.[4] During these exploits, he preferred to remain in the background, serving as his party's archer.[1]
Following Zhengyi's defeat and the victory over his forces at the Ford of Goliad in the Year of the Serpent, 1359 DR, Olwen was given charge of leading the forces of Damara to sweep the remainder of the Witch-King's armies from the Duchy of Soravia, an administrative district created by Zhengyi which spanned most of northeastern Damara.[15] Olwen implemented a plan he called the "five S's," which called for squashing the Vaasan remnants, supplying the outlying Damaran villages, securing the region, seeding support for Gareth's claim to the throne of Damara, and scouting the borders with Vaasa and Narfell.[16] After several skirmishes, Olwen drove off the last of Zhengyi's occupiers near Steppenhall before the end of the year,[17] suffering serious personal injuries in the process.[18] Olwen's efforts to liberate northern Damara were in part motivated by his desire to be granted the title of Duke of Soravia, a position which he was indeed granted sometime after 1359 DR.[1][5] The seat of power and Olwen's home was at Kinbrace.[3]
In the Year of the Banner, 1368 DR, Olwen returned to the battlefield alongside his king to put down the upstart Kingdom of D'aerthe, which had been proclaimed in northeastern Vaasa by the drow Jarlaxle and the assassin Artemmis Entreri.[19][9] Although he served his king faithfully, Olwen revealed himself to be far more motivated to join this war by personal grief over the loss of his protege, Mariabronne.[9] During the conflict, the aging duke demonstrated his battle prowess by matching the assassin Artemis Entreri in single combat.[12] He was strongly opposed to King Gareth's ultimate decision to spare Entreri and Jarlaxle.[20]
Appendix[]
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Notes[]
- ↑ The Bloodstone Pass and The Mines of Bloodstone adventures give his home as the Forest of Arlen, however this location is not mentioned in subsequent publications coinciding with the inclusion of these adventures into the Forgotten Realms setting. It is therefore not clear whether the "Forest of Arlen" is meant to refer to a location in Faerûn, or if it was simply retconned out of existence.
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Bloodstone Pass • The Mines of Bloodstone • The Bloodstone Wars • The Throne of Bloodstone
- Novels
- Road of the Patriarch
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 52. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson (1988). The Throne of Bloodstone. (TSR, Inc), p. 87. ISBN 0-8803-8560-X.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 37. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 5. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 34. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 200. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 181. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 199. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 R.A. Salvatore (July 2007). Road of the Patriarch (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 233. ISBN 978-0-7869-4277-0.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Roster Book included in Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson (1985). Bloodstone Pass. (TSR, Inc), p. 14. ISBN 978-0394548562.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (October 2006). Road of the Patriarch (Hardcover). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 221. ISBN 978-0786940752.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 R.A. Salvatore (July 2007). Road of the Patriarch (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 240. ISBN 978-0-7869-4277-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (July 2007). Road of the Patriarch (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 36. ISBN 978-0-7869-4277-0.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson (1986). The Mines of Bloodstone. (TSR, Inc), p. 45. ISBN 0-8803-8312-7.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 13. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 7. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 62. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 64. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (July 2007). Road of the Patriarch (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 199. ISBN 978-0-7869-4277-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (July 2007). Road of the Patriarch (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 261. ISBN 978-0-7869-4277-0.