Kaz (Dragonlance)
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| Kaz | |
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Kaz on the cover of 'Kaz the Minotaur'
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| Created by | Richard A. Knaak |
| First appearance | "The Legend of Huma" (1988) |
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| Race | Minotaur |
| Alignment | Good |
| Gender | Male |
| Class | Fighter |
| Homeland | Mithas |
Kaz the Minotaur is a fictional character in the Dragonlance world.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Kaz's beginnings
Kaz the Minotaur, also known as Kaziganthi de Orilg, was a onetime slave-soldier to the ogre race during the Third Dragon War. Kaz fought alongside other minotaurs and evil-aligned creatures on the front lines, fighting for the evil goddess Takhisis against the forces of good serving Takhisis's counterpart, the god Paladine. That is, until one day when Kaz struck down his cruel ogre commander after finding him over the bodies of an elderly man and children. Kaz was instantly made a prisoner and put under the charge of a group of goblins until freed by Huma Dragonbane, a Knight of the Crown. From that moment on, Kaz stayed by Huma's side, becoming his constant companion and friend. It was Kaz who, along with Magius, helped Huma retrieve the fabled dragonlance, who fought alongside him and other Knights of Solamnia astride the bronze dragon Bolt, and who witnessed Huma's final victory over the Dragon Queen, though it led to Huma's death.
[edit] Return to Solamnia
Afterwards, Kaz travelled the continent of Ansalon, finding adventure alone and, eventually, with a kender companion named Delbin Knotwillow as he fled his kin, who were chasing him to bring him home so that he might answer for the slaying of his commander. Yet, it was not long before Kaz found himself back amongst the Knights of Solamnia, fighting to clear his name among not only his people, but also the Knightood; the latter had falsely accused him of conspiracy, as well as murder. During this time he met up with and fought alongside Tesela, a cleric of Mishakal and Darius, a Knight of the Crown.
Eventually, Kaz discovered the reason for the seeming madness amongst the Knighthood was the return of Galan Dracos, dread sorcerer and follower of Takhisis. With the help of his friends, and the strength of his new battle axe Honor's Face, the minotaur defeated the sorcerer again — this time for good.
Once his quest was completed Kaz had yet another trial. He had to fight Scurn, one of the minotaurs chasing him, in single combat to finally end their persecution of him. The warrior won that battle, but was attacked again by Molok, an ogre who was kin to the one Kaz killed during the war. Finally free of them, he and two other minotaurs, Hecar and Helati (who had never truly believed his guilt) traveled and, eventually, created their own settlement with others of their kind who heard of the trio's exploits and wished to join them.
[edit] Back amongst the minotaurs
Years after the latest events in Solamnia, Kaz had made a home for himself in his new settlement. He and Helati had mated and were now parents. Kaz thought that he had finally found peace. However, it was not to be. Kaz, fearing for the safety of his mate's brother Hecar who had traveled to the minotaur island of Mithas and her capital city, Nethasok, made his own way to the city to learn what had happened to the other warrior. Kaziganthi quickly became embroiled in the goings on of the city and, learning that things were not as they seemed, set out to make them right. With the help of friends and acquaintances, as well as his trusty axe Honor's Face, Kaz did exactly that. Consequently, the minotaur was at last able to earn the peace he had so longed for.
[edit] Honor's Face
Honor's Face is a double-edged battle axe created by a Dwarven smith and given to Kaz by Sardal Crystalthorn, an Elven mage. If the axe is lost, Kaz can call it into his hands immediately.
The blade will only reflect the images of honorable individuals. Honorless individuals will not be able to show their reflection in its surface. Finally, the blade is able to repair itself after a time, the length of time varying with the amount of damage.
[edit] See also
- Magius
- Third Dragon War
- Huma Dragonbane
[edit] References
- Knaak, Richard A. (1988). The Legend of Huma: Heroes vol. I. TSR. ISBN 0-88038-548-0.
- Knaak, Richard A. (1990). Kaz the Minotaur: Heroes vol. II. TSR. ISBN 0-88038-910-9.
- Knaak, Richard A. (1996). Land of the Minotaurs: The Lost Histories Volume IV. TSR. ISBN 0-7869-0472-0.
