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Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Although the specifics of the current Avanc's background have not been revealed, it is not the first Avanc. Like the current Avanc, the original Avanc was human. He was a benign [[hermit]] that lived on some unknown world and was in love of the [[sirine]] known presently as the [[Lady of the Lake]]. However, the hermit became [[cursed]] by an [[evil]] [[fey]], [[transformed]] into a monstrous form. The former hermit Avanc nonetheless retained his goodly nature, though this was not known to the general public. After hearing rumors of a monstrous dragon, the [[paladin]] [[Ione Demnach]] [[hunted]] the Avanc and [[killed]] it. This triggered a long series of events whereupon the Lady of the Lake ~~saw~~ the doom of the entire [[Demnach Family]] and thereby became the [[darklord]] of [[Castle Island]]. The current Avanc's existence seem to be partially due to the Lady's [[curse]], for if it should be slain, [[the Dark Powers]] will conspire to ensure another person takes its place.<ref>Gaz V p. 156-157</ref>		Although the specifics of the current Avanc's background have not been revealed, it is not the first Avanc. Like the current Avanc, the original Avanc was human. He was a benign [[hermit]] that lived on some unknown world and was in love with the [[sirine]] known presently as the [[Lady of the Lake]]. However, the hermit became [[cursed]] by an [[evil]] [[fey]], and was [[transformed]] into a monstrous form. The former hermit Avanc nonetheless retained his goodly nature, though this was not known to the general public. After hearing rumors of a monstrous dragon, the [[paladin]] [[Ione Demnach]] [[hunted]] the Avanc and [[killed]] it. This triggered a long series of events whereupon the Lady of the Lake oversaw the doom of the entire [[Demnach Family]] and thereby became the [[darklord]] of [[Castle Island]]. The current Avanc's existence seem to be partially due to the Lady's [[curse]], for if it should be slain, [[the Dark Powers]] will conspire to ensure another person takes its place.<ref>Gaz V p. 156-157</ref>

	Beyond being a cursed former human, the origin of the Avanc is unknown to the [[Tepestani]], ~~whom various~~ believe his [[:category:curser]] to be the Lady, a [[prince]] of the [[Unseelie Court]], or a vengeful [[sea hag]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		Beyond being a cursed former human, the origin of the Avanc is unknown to the [[Tepestani]], who variously believe his [[:category:curser\|curser]] to be the Lady, a [[prince]] of the [[Unseelie Court]], or a vengeful [[sea hag]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>

	== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==		== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==

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	The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>		The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref>

	The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>		The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>

	The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>

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	The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>		The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>

	The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>

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Background

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	Although the specifics of the current Avanc's background have not been revealed, it is not the first Avanc. Like the current Avanc, the original Avanc was human. He was a benign [[hermit]] that lived on some unknown world and was in love of the [[sirine]] known presently as the [[Lady of the Lake]]. However, the hermit became [[cursed]] by an [[evil]] [[fey]], [[transformed]] into a monstrous form. The former hermit Avanc nonetheless retained his goodly nature, though this was not known to the general public. After hearing rumors of a monstrous dragon, the [[paladin]] [[Ione Demnach]] [[hunted]] the Avanc and [[killed]] it. This triggered a long series of events whereupon the Lady of the Lake saw the doom of the entire [[Demnach Family]] and thereby became the [[darklord]] of [[Castle Island]]. The current Avanc's existence seem to be partially due to the Lady's [[curse]], for if it should be slain, [[the Dark Powers]] will conspire to ensure another person takes its place.<ref>Gaz V p. 156-157</ref>		Although the specifics of the current Avanc's background have not been revealed, it is not the first Avanc. Like the current Avanc, the original Avanc was human. He was a benign [[hermit]] that lived on some unknown world and was in love of the [[sirine]] known presently as the [[Lady of the Lake]]. However, the hermit became [[cursed]] by an [[evil]] [[fey]], [[transformed]] into a monstrous form. The former hermit Avanc nonetheless retained his goodly nature, though this was not known to the general public. After hearing rumors of a monstrous dragon, the [[paladin]] [[Ione Demnach]] [[hunted]] the Avanc and [[killed]] it. This triggered a long series of events whereupon the Lady of the Lake saw the doom of the entire [[Demnach Family]] and thereby became the [[darklord]] of [[Castle Island]]. The current Avanc's existence seem to be partially due to the Lady's [[curse]], for if it should be slain, [[the Dark Powers]] will conspire to ensure another person takes its place.<ref>Gaz V p. 156-157</ref>

	Beyond being a cursed former human, the origin of the Avanc is unknown to the [[Tepestani]], whom various believe his [[curser]] to be the Lady, a [[prince]] of the [[Unseelie ~~Fey~~]], or a vengeful [[sea hag]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		Beyond being a cursed former human, the origin of the Avanc is unknown to the [[Tepestani]], whom various believe his [[:category:curser]] to be the Lady, a [[prince]] of the [[Unseelie Court]], or a vengeful [[sea hag]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>


	== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==		== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==

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	The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>		The Avanc is a unique and malicious [[magical beast]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref> with six finned [[limb]]s and features that resemble a [[crocodile]]. Formerly a [[human]] but [[cursed]] by [[Loht]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, this 20 ft. monstrosity inhabits [[Lake Kronov]] of [[Tepest]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}] p. 140</ref>

	The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>		The Avanc can speak [[Sylvan]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>. In addition, it can communicate and converse with both crocodiles and [[fish]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref><ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref> The Avanc seems to be able to have some influence over such [[animal]]s, for they generally do its bidding if ordered. However, the Avanc has no [[special abilities\|special ability]] to control them. Otherwise, the Avanc is a solitary beast<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 140">[[The Shadow Rift (Module}]] p. 140</ref>, though it is often seen lurking near [[Castle Island]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 143-144">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 143-144</ref>

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 ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	Resides in [[Lake Kronov]] in [[Tepest]].		Resides in [[Lake Kronov]] in [[Tepest]].

	[[category:Character]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]]		== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==

			{{Homebrew Non-canon}}

			===Descriptive Text===

			<i>"Shading my eyes, I stared down into the water while [[Harespex]] readied the harpoon and line. Suddenly, something moved beneath us--a shadowed form passing beneath us perpendicular to our course. It moved deliberately but by no means slowly, and for three long heart's beats I waited for its form to pass entirely. By my rough estimate the creature was thirty feet in length.

			Turning to Harespex, his preparations now complete, I signaled to him to stow the harpoon. At a loss to convey what I had just seen, I finally said only, "We're going to need a bigger boat.""</i>

			-[[Bertram Mac Laren]], <i>[[Sixty Nights in Tepest]]</i><ref>Descriptive text from [[John W. Mangrum]]'s [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (contributed by [[Nathan Okerlund]]), from [http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3302 posts] on the [[Cafe de Nuit\|Fraternity of Shadows message board]].</ref>

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			[[category:Character]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Tepestani]][[Category:Inhabitants of Tepest]]