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	~~[[category:Character]][[category:NPC]][[category:Male]][[category:darklord]][[category:Inhabitants of Al Kathos]][[category:Inhabitants of the Wounded City]][[category:human]][[category:rogue]]~~
	[[category:Adviser]]		[[category:Adviser]]
			[[category:Character]]
			[[category:darklord]]
	[[category:Exploiter]]		[[category:Exploiter]]
	~~[[category:Former Temporal Leader]]~~
	[[category:Former Ruler]]		[[category:Former Ruler]]
			[[category:Former Temporal Leader]][[category:human]]
			[[category:Inhabitants of Al Kathos]]
			[[category:Inhabitants of the Wounded City]]
	[[category:Judge]]		[[category:Judge]]
	[[category:Judicial Murderer]]		[[category:Judicial Murderer]]
	[[category:Killer]]		[[category:Killer]]
			[[category:Male]]
	[[category:Murderer-by-Proxy]]		[[category:Murderer-by-Proxy]]
			[[category:Novel Character]]
			[[category:NPC]]
			[[category:rogue]]
			[[category:Tales of Ravenloft Character]]
	[[category:Tyrant]]		[[category:Tyrant]]
	[[category:Vizier]]		[[category:Vizier]]
	~~[[category:Novel Character]]~~
	~~[[category:Tales of Ravenloft Character]]~~
	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] ~~was built~~. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]] in battle with the forces of [[Malbus]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered. At some point, Abd-al-Mamat even managed to appease Malbus and forge peace with him.

			A city was built, which included a [[Hall of Judgement]], where Abd-al-Mamat would render judgment. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

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	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter ~~of which may well have been~~ due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when ~~abd~~-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

	From then on, Abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished\|punishment]]. The city ruled by Abd-al-Mamat came to be called the Wounded City, and it was [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is, until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. Abd-al-Mamat himself was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>		From then on, Abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished\|punishment]]. The city ruled by Abd-al-Mamat came to be called the Wounded City, and it was [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is, until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. Abd-al-Mamat himself was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>

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	[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], Abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, Abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>		[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], Abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, Abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>

	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded ~~Priests~~ of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter of which may well have been due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter of which may well have been due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

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	[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], ~~abd~~-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, ~~abd~~-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>		[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], Abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, Abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>

	~~Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son~~, ~~[[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]], abd~~-al-Mamat ~~was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new~~ [[~~leader~~]] ~~of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto~~ the ~~title of~~ [[~~vizier]] and thought~~ of ~~himself still merely as an [[adviser~~]]~~. Under his rule~~, ~~the tribe prospered~~, and a ~~[[Hall~~ of ~~Judgement]] was built~~. ~~The people diligently followed his many decisions but came~~ to ~~rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming~~ a [[~~judge~~]] ~~more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p~~. ~~160-166</ref>~~		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded Priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	~~Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat~~ [[~~exploited~~]] the [[~~judgment~~]] ~~capability he had used~~ to ~~rule.~~ Abd-al-Mamat ~~became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a~~ [[~~merchant~~]]. Abd-al-Mamat ~~offered~~ the ~~merchant fine~~ [[~~wealth~~]] ~~for her hand, but the merchant refused~~. Abd-al-Mamat ~~brought charges against~~ the ~~merchant, resulting first in loss~~ of ~~limb but ultimately culminating with~~ [[~~judicial murder~~]]. ~~However~~, the ~~young woman escaped~~, ~~jumping from~~ a ~~ledge~~, but ~~she~~ [[~~disappeared~~]] ~~without landing~~.<ref>ToR p. 166~~-170~~</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter of which may well have been due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	~~From then on~~, abd-al-Mamat ~~grew ever more~~ [[~~cruel~~]] ~~in his judgment, until everyone but he was~~ [[~~marked~~]] ~~by loss of limb as~~ [[~~punished~~]]. ~~The city ruled by abd~~-al-Mamat ~~was called~~ the ~~Wounded City and~~ [[~~shunned~~]] by [[~~traveler~~]]s. ~~That is until~~ the ~~city was cut down by~~ a ~~literal~~ [[~~storm~~]] ~~of [[sword]]s. abd-al-Mamat was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled~~.<ref>ToR p. 170~~-171~~</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

	Eventually, a descendant of one of ~~abd~~-al-Mamat's followers found his still living [[hand]]. ~~Overtime~~, the ~~descendant has~~ been gathering more of his [[body part]]s ~~such~~ that ~~abd~~-al-Mamat may be remade again.<ref>ToRp. 172-173</ref>		From then on, Abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished\|punishment]]. The city ruled by Abd-al-Mamat came to be called the Wounded City, and it was [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is, until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. Abd-al-Mamat himself was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>

			Eventually, a descendant of one of Abd-al-Mamat's followers found his still living [[hand]]. Over time, the descendants of the Wounded City's people have been gathering more of his [[body part]]s, so that Abd-al-Mamat may be remade again.<ref>ToRp. 172-173</ref>

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	Some fans have suggested [[~~abd~~-al-Mamat]] should be a [[darklord]] of the Wounded City as a [[pocket domain]]		Some fans have suggested [[Abd-al-Mamat]] should be a [[darklord]] of the Wounded City as a [[pocket domain]]

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	[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, ab-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Ab-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>		[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]], abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Ab-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, ab-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]], abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat [[exploited]] the [[judgment]] capability he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating with [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat [[exploited]] the [[judgment]] capability he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating with [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

	From then on, abd-al-Mamat ~~crew~~ ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished]]. The city ruled by abd-al-Mamat was called the Wounded City and [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. abd-al-Mamat was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>		From then on, abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished]]. The city ruled by abd-al-Mamat was called the Wounded City and [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. abd-al-Mamat was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>

	Eventually, a descendant of one of abd-al-Mamat's followers found his still living [[hand]]. Overtime, the descendant has been gathering more of his [[body part]]s such that~~, he~~ may be remade again.<ref>ToRp. 172-173</ref>		Eventually, a descendant of one of abd-al-Mamat's followers found his still living [[hand]]. Overtime, the descendant has been gathering more of his [[body part]]s such that abd-al-Mamat may be remade again.<ref>ToRp. 172-173</ref>

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	+2 Axiomatic Dagger(~~Theif~~'s Bane),		+2 Axiomatic Dagger (Thief's Bane),
	+2 Studded Leather,		+2 Studded Leather,

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	[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, ab-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Ab-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>		[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, ab-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Ab-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]], abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Ab-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, ab-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and ~~[[maiming]]s~~ becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]], abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Ab-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, ab-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat [[exploited]] the [[judgment]] capability he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating with [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when abd-al-Mamat [[exploited]] the [[judgment]] capability he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating with [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

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 Abd-al-Mamat can't mystically close his domain. He needs to send guards. Anyone who can find a way to avoid them can leave the domain.
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	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] ~~was built~~. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]] in battle with the forces of [[Malbus]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered. At some point, Abd-al-Mamat even managed to appease Malbus and forge peace with him.

			A city was built, which included a [[Hall of Judgement]], where Abd-al-Mamat would render judgment. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

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	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter ~~of which may well have been~~ due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the former possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat phrasing a piece of advice to send the old sheikh charging towards his [[death]], and the latter possibly due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]] and executing him)}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>

	Eventually, a milestone occurred when ~~abd~~-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>		Eventually, a milestone occurred when Abd-al-Mamat [[exploited\|abused]] the power of [[judgment]] he had used to rule. Abd-al-Mamat became enamored with a young woman. However, she was in love with another man, a [[merchant]]. Abd-al-Mamat offered the merchant fine [[wealth]] for her hand, but the merchant refused. Abd-al-Mamat brought charges against the merchant, resulting first in loss of limb but ultimately culminating in [[judicial murder]]. However, the young woman escaped, jumping from a ledge, but she [[disappeared]] without landing.<ref>ToR p. 166-170</ref>

	From then on, Abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished\|punishment]]. The city ruled by Abd-al-Mamat came to be called the Wounded City, and it was [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is, until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. Abd-al-Mamat himself was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>		From then on, Abd-al-Mamat grew ever more [[cruel]] in his judgment, until everyone but he was [[marked]] by loss of limb as [[punished\|punishment]]. The city ruled by Abd-al-Mamat came to be called the Wounded City, and it was [[shunned]] by [[traveler]]s. That is, until the city was cut down by a literal [[storm]] of [[sword]]s. Abd-al-Mamat himself was sliced to ribbons and dispersed to the winds much as his people fled.<ref>ToR p. 170-171</ref>

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	[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], Abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, Abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>		[[Abd-al-Mamat]] was once, and perhaps shall one day be again, the [[ruler]] of [[the Wounded City]] in [[Al-Kathos]]. Born the son of a [[slave]], Abd-al-Mamat's [[wisdom]] and [[judgement]] nonetheless earned him accolade beyond his station. He eventually became [[vizier]] to the [[the Old Sheikh\|the sheikh]] of his tribe. Abd-al-Mamat served faithfully and provided much needed advice for the sheikh. Yet, Abd-al-Mamat grew [[bitter]]ly [[jealous]] over time of the sheikh's position. Abd-al-mamat [[cursed]] [[Fate]] of his low-born origins.<ref>[[The Judgment of abd-al-Mamat]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 157-159</ref>

	At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded ~~Priests~~ of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}		At some point, Abd-al-Mamat became a student of arcane lore. He would send out [[slave\|slaves]] to trade with the [[Jackalheaded priests of the Rotting Gods]], for instance, and amassed a collection of lore books. {{Spec\|He may well have taught himself to be a [[spellcaster]].}}

	Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter of which may well have been due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>		Following the [[death]]s of the old sheikh and his son, [[the Young Sheikh\|the young sheikh]] {{Spec\|(the latter of which may well have been due to Abd-al-Mamat framing him for [[murder]]}}, Abd-al-Mamat was chosen, despite his initial objections, as the new [[leader]] of his people. Abd-al-Mamat held onto the title of [[vizier]] and thought of himself still merely as an [[adviser]]. Under his rule, the tribe prospered, and a [[Hall of Judgement]] was built. The people diligently followed his many decisions, but came to rely on his counsel and command more than each other. Sickened by their increased dependence upon him, Abd-al-Mamat grew colder and harsher still, now becoming a [[judge]] more than an adviser. The city grew wealthier still, but at the cost of the people becoming ever more alienated from one another and maimings becoming ever more common.<ref>ToR p. 160-166</ref>