Drow You Need to Know
GROMPH BAENRE
Neutral Evil, 3.5e
Born: 670 DR.
Home: Narbondellyn; Menzoberranzan, Underdark
ACCOLADES
- Archmage of Menzoberranzan
- Master of the Sorcere
BIO
Being the eldest son of the Matron Mother Yvonnel Baenre is a burden that few would have the ambition to bear, much less the follow through, to become the most powerful male in a matriarchal society.
Gromph is a perpetual grump, and is never one to let a slight pass unnoticed. Like most male drow seeking any kind of meaningful position, he was ambitious in his arcane pursuits, rising to become the Archmage of the Sorcere.
He could be cautious when it came to his standing or upsetting any of the Matron Mothers. Gromph has been in a position to effect the course of the matriarchy, even destroy it, but has no interest in challenging the current status quo. Lolth is a capricious goddess and likely to notice such an attempt.
NOTABLE EVENTS
Gromph is a capable tactician and a ferocious magic user. He is creative in his use of spells and enchantments, often making use of unexpected resources. He defeated the Lichdrow Lord Dyrr, a cleric of Velsharoon, by destroying his phylactery and ensnaring his soul in an axe.
After the events of the Spellplague, Gromph attempted to summon the demon lord Demogorgon and failed miserably. Menzoberranzan was beset by demon lords, a massacre followed with thousands of drow dead and untold damage done. The Baenre family helped him escape to prevent his part in the ritual being discovered.
ATTACHMENTS
Kyorli, his rat familiar
Liriel Baenre, his daughter by Sosdrielle Vandree
Minolin Fae, his wife by arrangement
Yvonnel Baenre II, HIS DAUGHTER BY Minolin
Assorted Baenre Siblings
