Mydianchlarus
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Mydianchlarus is the Oinoloth, ruler of the Wasting Tower of Khin-Oin on the Gray Waste of Hades
, in the Dungeons & Dragons
roleplaying game.
, in which he appears before the Hierarchs of the Horned Society
just before their massacre by the forces of Iuz
in 583 CY. In Planes of Conflict, whose in-game date corresponds to 587 CY, Anthraxus is said to have been recently deposed. In The Scarlet Brotherhood, which is set in 591 CY, Mydianchlarus is said to be the current Oinoloth, and to be an ally of the deity Pyremius. The 3rd edition Manual of the Planes (also corresponding with 591 CY due to its publication date) also describes Mydianchlarus as the current Oinoloth.
In Demonomicon, Anthraxus (called Phraxas in that book) is said to have taken his throne back from Mydianchlarus "only a century ago," which means that book must be set at least a hundred years after The Scarlet Brotherhood. Assuming the "present day" in Demonomicon is equivalent to the present day in the 4th edition Forgotten Realms setting (1479 DR, "The Year of the Ageless One"), then a century before that was 1379 DR, or 599 CY. This is still in the "future" relative to the last published Greyhawk products.
Mydianchlarus sits on a throne in Khin-Oin known as the Siege Malicious, a major artifact carved from the stone of the tower itself and inlaid with tarnished silver, base copper, and brass. A crown of rubies adorns the top of the seat. Because he has defeated the previous master of the tower, the power of the Siege Malicious is his to command, but he also is transformed by the throne's power, suffering the mark of the Oinoloth. His skin has sloughed off hideously, making his blank, faceless visage seem rotten and diseased. Yet the throne also grants him the power to command the diseases of the Gray Waste, creating, shaping, and lifting plagues according to his whim. Until he is defeated and his throne is seized by another, he has this power over disease whether he is currently sitting on the Siege Malicious or not. He can infect any living target within 300 feet with a disease of his choosing as a standard action.
. His greatest enemy is Anthraxus
, whose throne he usurped. Other rivals to his throne include the altraloth Bubonix
.
, at some point between 583 CY
and 587 CY
not through violence, but by Mydianchlarus whispering a secret in Anthraxus's ear so profound and disturbing that he was compelled to leave Khin-Oin and move on. Anthraxus now roams the Lower Planes, searching for allies among the gods of evil in the hope of reclaiming his throne.
Gray Waste
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Gray Waste is a strongly evil aligned plane of existence...
, in the Dungeons & Dragons
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Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
roleplaying game.
Publication history
Anthraxus is still known as the Oinodaemon in the novel Artifact of Evil by Gary GygaxGary Gygax
Ernest Gary Gygax was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with Dave Arneson. Gygax is generally acknowledged as the father of role-playing games....
, in which he appears before the Hierarchs of the Horned Society
Horned Society
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the Horned Society is a secret society devoted to evil and Devil worship...
just before their massacre by the forces of Iuz
Iuz
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Iuz is the chaotic evil demigod of Deceit, Evil, Oppression, Pain, and Wickedness. Iuz is variously called "The Old One" and "Old Wicked," among other titles. Unlike most Greyhawk deities, Iuz makes his home on...
in 583 CY. In Planes of Conflict, whose in-game date corresponds to 587 CY, Anthraxus is said to have been recently deposed. In The Scarlet Brotherhood, which is set in 591 CY, Mydianchlarus is said to be the current Oinoloth, and to be an ally of the deity Pyremius. The 3rd edition Manual of the Planes (also corresponding with 591 CY due to its publication date) also describes Mydianchlarus as the current Oinoloth.
In Demonomicon, Anthraxus (called Phraxas in that book) is said to have taken his throne back from Mydianchlarus "only a century ago," which means that book must be set at least a hundred years after The Scarlet Brotherhood. Assuming the "present day" in Demonomicon is equivalent to the present day in the 4th edition Forgotten Realms setting (1479 DR, "The Year of the Ageless One"), then a century before that was 1379 DR, or 599 CY. This is still in the "future" relative to the last published Greyhawk products.
Description
As an ultroloth, Mydianchlarus is a faceless humanoid with large eyes that resemble fire-opals. The archfiend has dark gray skin and his race is typically encountered wearing a flowing cape or cloak. He communicates via telepathy.Mydianchlarus sits on a throne in Khin-Oin known as the Siege Malicious, a major artifact carved from the stone of the tower itself and inlaid with tarnished silver, base copper, and brass. A crown of rubies adorns the top of the seat. Because he has defeated the previous master of the tower, the power of the Siege Malicious is his to command, but he also is transformed by the throne's power, suffering the mark of the Oinoloth. His skin has sloughed off hideously, making his blank, faceless visage seem rotten and diseased. Yet the throne also grants him the power to command the diseases of the Gray Waste, creating, shaping, and lifting plagues according to his whim. Until he is defeated and his throne is seized by another, he has this power over disease whether he is currently sitting on the Siege Malicious or not. He can infect any living target within 300 feet with a disease of his choosing as a standard action.
Relationships
Mydianchlarus is an ally of PyremiusPyremius
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Pyremius is the Suel god of Assassins, Fire, Poison, and Murder...
. His greatest enemy is Anthraxus
Anthraxus
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Anthraxus the Decayed is a powerful altraloth, a unique magically augmented yugoloth...
, whose throne he usurped. Other rivals to his throne include the altraloth Bubonix
Bubonix
Bubonix is an altraloth, a unique magically augmented yugoloth, in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.-Publication history:...
.
History
Mydianchlarus overthrew its predecessor, AnthraxusAnthraxus
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Anthraxus the Decayed is a powerful altraloth, a unique magically augmented yugoloth...
, at some point between 583 CY
Greyhawk Calendar
The Greyhawk Calendar is a fictional calendar used in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game...
and 587 CY
Greyhawk Calendar
The Greyhawk Calendar is a fictional calendar used in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game...
not through violence, but by Mydianchlarus whispering a secret in Anthraxus's ear so profound and disturbing that he was compelled to leave Khin-Oin and move on. Anthraxus now roams the Lower Planes, searching for allies among the gods of evil in the hope of reclaiming his throne.
In 4th edition
According to 4th edition's Demonomicon, Anthraxus marches on the Wasting Tower in approximately 599 CY and challenges Mydianchlarus for control of the Siege Malicious. Though Mydianchlarus is slain in these events, Anthraxus is thwarted in his attempt to wholly destroy his hated foe. The Sepulcher of Mydianchlarus now lingers as a burning reminder of Anthraxus's broken reign.Additional reading
- Bonny, Ed. "Pox of the Planes." DragonDragon (magazine)Dragon is one of the two official magazines for source material for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game and associated products, the other being Dungeon. TSR, Inc. originally launched the monthly printed magazine in 1976 to succeed the company's earlier publication, The Strategic Review. The...
Annual #2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1997.
- McComb, ColinColin McCombColin McComb is an American writer and game designer born in Evanston, Illinois. He is married to musician Robin Moulder. They currently live in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, with their two children...
. Faces of Evil: The Fiends. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1997.