Pacanan

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Pacanan is a quiet, middle-aged human whose entire existence is bent to achieving one goal: the return of his Master, the Whispered One, to Oerth. Pacanan has spent twenty years researching legends and rumors, trying to find ways to achieve his goal. He thought he had a lead when he overheard adventurers talking of a fabulous necklace, found in the Cairn Hills, and possessed by the merchant, Auldon Brendingund. His research suggested the necklace had power over the Old One and was a potent Ur-Flan artifact. He attempted to take possession of the necklace through various acts of subterfuge and duplicity, but failed.

During this time, he kidnapped the daughter of Hender, as portents from his Master, the Whispered One, led him to believe this girl would be a key to the success of a future endeavor. He knew he had to bend the child to his will, but her conversion had to be willing, not magically compelled. Pacanan relished the challenge.

After the Brendingund debacle, Pacanan sought new leads in his quest. He decided to travel to the Sheldomar Valley, as he had heard rumors portions had been reclaimed from the giants. Previously, he had been unable to properly research some leads because of the invasion. Pacanan sought the remnants of the Russet Tower, once home to two powerful mages and a repository of forgotten lore. While making his way to the Russet Tower, Pacanan ran afoul of Maldwyn and his cronies, but after a turn, Maldwyn became entranced with the man’s power and secret knowledge. Pacanan led Maldwyn and his cronies to the remains of the Russet Tower and instilled him with a mission to learn its secrets.

Pacanan traveled to the Handmaiden, Oerth’s smaller moon, to investigate a long forgotten temple dedicated and built by Ur-Flan followers of Tharizdun. This temple was the resting place of three trinkets once belonging to the Undying One: a scrap of linen, a jeweled scarab, and a statuette. Through deceit and treachery, Pacanan was able to acquire all three items.

In the last year (CY 593 to 594), Pacanan has used the items to complete a major quest: the discovery and recovery of the Hand of Vecna. Pacanan lost no time in grafting the dread artifact to his body. The evil of the Hand imparted to him a secret. The trinkets recovered from the Handmaiden temple have yet another purpose.

Pacanan is an extremely patient man and is not overly angered by failure. His belief in Vecna’s eventual return to Oerth supports him through difficult times.

Pacanan is near to completing a major ritual. All of the pieces are in place. Soon he will use Fiona as the well crafted tool she is to trap her father and make use of his love and sacrifice to complete his unholy task.