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An [[elf]] [[Noble of Darkon|noble]] born in [[Neblus]], '''Alanik Ray''' is known as [[the Great Detective|the so-called Great Detective]] for the many cases he has solved. His assistant and companion, [[Dr. Arthur Sedgewick]] is also his [[biographer]] and has scribed many of the Great Detective's exploits in several [[book]]s.<ref name="CoM p.57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref> Alanik Ray carries a magical [[dagger]], [[Goldenfang]].<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 127"> [[Gazetteer III]] p.127</ref>
An [[elf]] [[Noble of Darkon|noble]] born in [[Neblus]], '''Alanik Ray''' is known as [[the Great Detective|the so-called Great Detective]] for the many cases he has solved. His assistant and companion, [[Dr. Arthur Sedgewick]] is also his [[biographer]] and has scribed many of the Great Detective's exploits in several [[book]]s.<ref name="CoM p.57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref> Alanik Ray carries a magical [[dagger]], [[Goldenfang]].<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 127"> [[Gazetteer III]] p.127</ref> He also owns a [[Hookah of Truth]]<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 46</ref>


Alanik has resides in several places, including his hometown Neblus and [[Mordentshire]]. In [[747 BC]] he became [[Chief Constable (Martira Bay)]] of [[Martira Bay]]. However, he was driven out by an [[assassination]] attempt by [[the Kargat]]. He moved to [[Port-a-Lucine]], where he operates as a [[freelance]] [[detective]] once more.<ref name="CoM p.57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref>
Alanik has resided in several places, including his hometown Neblus and [[Mordentshire]]. In [[747 BC]] he became [[Chief Constable (Martira Bay)]] of [[Martira Bay]]. However, he was driven out by an [[assassination]] attempt by [[the Kargat]]. He moved to [[Port-a-Lucine]], where he operates as a [[freelance]] [[detective]] once more.<ref name="CoM p.57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref>


As of late, [[the Brain]] has become of interest to Alanik.<ref name="CoM p.58">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.58</ref> Alanik's knowledge of or opinion on [[Dominic D'Honaire]] and his [[Obedient]]s remain unclear
As of late, [[the Brain]] has become of interest to Alanik.<ref name="CoM p.58">[[Champions of the Mists]] p.58</ref> Alanik's knowledge of or opinion on [[Dominic D'Honaire]] and his [[Obedient]]s remain unclear

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An elf noble born in Neblus, Alanik Ray is known as the so-called Great Detective for the many cases he has solved. His assistant and companion, Dr. Arthur Sedgewick is also his biographer and has scribed many of the Great Detective's exploits in several books.[1] Alanik Ray carries a magical dagger, Goldenfang.[2] He also owns a Hookah of Truth[3]

Alanik has resided in several places, including his hometown Neblus and Mordentshire. In 747 BC he became Chief Constable (Martira Bay) of Martira Bay. However, he was driven out by an assassination attempt by the Kargat. He moved to Port-a-Lucine, where he operates as a freelance detective once more.[1]

As of late, the Brain has become of interest to Alanik.[4] Alanik's knowledge of or opinion on Dominic D'Honaire and his Obedients remain unclear

Cases of Alanik Ray

The cases of Alanik Ray are collected in The Casebook of Alanik Ray and The Life of Alanik Ray both authored by Dr. Arthur Sedgewick.[1] He is known to have tracked down and revealed the Hag of Chateaufaux, a vile serial killer of prostitutes.[5]

Relationships

Ratik Ubel

Alanik Ray has been hired by Ratik Ubel to ferret out information that would lead to the revenant's murderer. As part of this exchange, Ubel provided Ray with a narration on the Restless Dead that comprised most of the chapter in Van Richten's Guide to the Walking Dead (Item). However, Alanik Ray's failure to provide Ubel with satisfactory information to Ray caused the revenant to break off relations with Alanik Ray and even threaten the life of Dr. Arthur Sedgewick.[6]

Statistics

Male elf, Detective 6 / Rogue 4, Lawful Neutral[2]

TSR Collector Card

Alanik Ray's TSR 1992 Collector Card # is 199.

References

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Champions of the Mists
Bleak House

Champions of the Mists - p2

Champions of the Mists - pp57-58
Bleak House:Heroes, Monsters, and Settings - p30

Ravenloft Third Edition - pp63,118
Champions of the Mists - pp57-58
Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts - p27, p31, p33, p36, p39, p43, p59, and p78
Bleak House:Heroes, Monsters, and Settings - p30
Heroes of Light - pp51,61