Daelkyr

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In the Eberron campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the daelkyr are the lords of Xoriat, the Realm of Madness. They are immortal and immensely powerful, and have legions of beholders, mind flayers and other kinds of aberrations at their command. They resemble handsome humans bearing armor and weapons made from chitin and raw muscle.

Like the quori before them, the daelkyr tried to invade Eberron 9,000 years ago, but ultimately the Gatekeepers, a druidic sect dedicated to protecting the world from aberrations and outsiders, were able to sever the connection between Xoriat and Eberron. A few daelkyr were trapped in Khyber after the invasion was repelled, and they have been trying to get Xoriat coterminous with the material plane ever since. The daelkyr invasion was the main cause of the fall of the Dhakaan empire.

1 Known daelkyr
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[edit] Known daelkyr

There are believed to be at least six daelkyr trapped beneath Eberron in the depths of Khyber. Through the Cults of the Dragon Below, sages know the names of a few individuals.

[edit] Dyrrn

According to Gatekeeper legend, Dyrrn the Corruptor is the mightiest daelkyr. Dyrrn is responsible for the creation of dolgaunts and dolgrims. Dyrrn is believed to be trapped beneath the Eldeen Reaches.

[edit] Belashyrra

Also known as the Lord of Eyes, Belashyrra is said to have created beholders. It is said to have a chamber within its citadel covered in eyes, through which it can look through the eyes of any living creature.

[edit] Orlassk

Orlassk, the master of stone, is said to have made medusas, basilisks and other petrifying creatures. Orlassk's citadel is said to be a giant gargoyle formed from living rock that prowls the depths of Khyber.

[edit] Kyrzin

Kyrzin is a prince of slime and ooze who lives beneath the Shadow Marches. Kyrzin has created numerous types of oozes, including parasitic oozes that may control their host or burst from their host's flesh.

[edit] References

Wyatt, James; Keith Baker, Luke Johnson, Stan! (January 2006). Player's Guide to Eberron. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 85. ISBN 0-7869-3912-5.

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