Ramazith Flamesinger was a sage in Baldur's Gate on the Sword Coast in the mid–14th century DR.[2][3] He was one of the more noted personalities of the city by 1358 DR[2] and was described as a "Sage Extraordinaire" by Volo around 1366 DR.[4]
Activities[]
Ramazith's area of expertise was in marine life, both botany and zoology, and especially sea herbs and ixitxachitl and other intelligent marine creatures.[2][3] Ramazith collaborated with fellow sages Alauthym of the Moonshae Isles and Nenemith to research the habits of ixitxachitl was ongoing in the 1350s DR.[5] Often, sea captains of large fishing fleets consulted him about where they could find the best fishing spots, for particular species and at particular times.[3]
History[]
Ramazith hailed from Durpar. He spent many years at sea, working as a sailor and becoming something of an expert in matters of the ocean. He turned to magic to further his own studies, and eventually became a skilled wizard. Never known as a wealthy man, he apparently discovered something extremely valuable in the ocean depths, because he was suddenly able to fund the construction of the lavish Ramazith's tower.[1]
He abruptly disappeared one day. Although no one knew exactly what transpired, a popular rumor was that Ramazith had gotten romantically entangled with a nymph, leading to his demise.[1]
Description[]
Considered dashingly handsome, he had a lean and athletic body and a beard.[3]
Abilities[]
Ramazith was an excellent swimmer and diver, better than almost any other human. In his time, he'd dived down to a number of deep sunken wrecks without any magical assistance.[3]
He was also a great dancer.[3]
Home[]
Ramazith's wizard tower was a famous landmark in Baldur's Gate, though some regarded it as an eyesore. The six-story brick tower was built in the architectural style of his native Durpar, to remind him of home.[1]
Prior to his tower, Ramazith's home and office in Baldur's Gate[4] was a rundown house near the Three Old Kegs inn, where he often went for evening meals.[3]
Rumors[]
He was also infamous as a local ladies' man and some said Ramazith had killed some angry husbands in self-defense in his time. Others believed he was a Harper or an agent of the Red Wizards of Thay.[3]
Several times, Ramazith was observed speaking with elves who'd just come from Evermeet, but he refused to talk about it with others.[3]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Ramazith was originally described as a chaotic good fighter and sailor. The video game Baldur's Gate portrayed him as a lawful evil wizard. Murder in Baldur's Gate partially addresses this discrepancy by explaining how Ramazith's interest in the ocean led him to study magic.
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Video Games
External Links[]
Ramazith article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ed Greenwood, Matt Sernett, Steve Winter (August 20, 2013). “Campaign Guide”. In Dawn J. Geluso ed. Murder in Baldur's Gate (Wizards of the Coast), p. 63. ISBN 0-7869-6463-4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 76. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 222. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 13. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (May 1984). “The Ecology of the Ixitxachitl”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #85 (TSR, Inc.), p. 25.