Biography
Often thought to be humorless and grave, Khelben was actually neither. He simply found it easier to deal with people if they were intimidated by or even frightened of him. He had numerous apprentices over the years and liked to encourage young people who displayed an aptitude for magic. Wielding the Art could be a gravely dangerous business, however, and Khelben tried to instill appreciation of that fact in his pupils by keeping up his "stern taskmaster" façade.
In private, however, he was quiet and keenly intelligent. With his lady love, Laeral Silverhand, he was gentle and loving. The few apprentices who, whether purposely or by luck, chanced a glimpse of his private sidelike his roaring laugh, for examplewere all thoroughly unnerved by the experience. He did not like displays of affection with his wife in front of others.
The only side of Khelben that most saw was that of the gravely wise tutor or stern archmage with much more important things to think about and do than deal with these younglings. If news of a threat to Waterdeep, the North, or the Realms in general, was brought to him, Khelben would go into action, planning countermeasures, seeking the aid of allies, and asking the informer to continue in search of more information. Those who knew Khelben well sometimes referred to him as a spider in the center of a massive web of information, schemes, plans, and counter-plans. While his web was centered on the City of Splendors, Khelben placed tendrils across the North and beyond. Just as he was noted as a collector of magic and magical items, Khelben also was a hoarder of information. He was a firm believer in the credo, "A secret isn't a secret if you tell anyone." He commonly manipulated people and events with this exclusive store of knowledge; to this end he'd never volunteer information that wasn't specifically requested of him.
Khelben was a reasonably good artist and hung many of his works around Blackstaff Tower.
In private, however, he was quiet and keenly intelligent. With his lady love, Laeral Silverhand, he was gentle and loving. The few apprentices who, whether purposely or by luck, chanced a glimpse of his private sidelike his roaring laugh, for examplewere all thoroughly unnerved by the experience. He did not like displays of affection with his wife in front of others.
The only side of Khelben that most saw was that of the gravely wise tutor or stern archmage with much more important things to think about and do than deal with these younglings. If news of a threat to Waterdeep, the North, or the Realms in general, was brought to him, Khelben would go into action, planning countermeasures, seeking the aid of allies, and asking the informer to continue in search of more information. Those who knew Khelben well sometimes referred to him as a spider in the center of a massive web of information, schemes, plans, and counter-plans. While his web was centered on the City of Splendors, Khelben placed tendrils across the North and beyond. Just as he was noted as a collector of magic and magical items, Khelben also was a hoarder of information. He was a firm believer in the credo, "A secret isn't a secret if you tell anyone." He commonly manipulated people and events with this exclusive store of knowledge; to this end he'd never volunteer information that wasn't specifically requested of him.
Khelben was a reasonably good artist and hung many of his works around Blackstaff Tower.
Statistics
- 10STR
- 14DEX
- 14CON
- 27INT
- 8WIS
- 8CHA
- 17AC
- 222HP
- 19BAB
Ability scores are the character sheet values, without item bonuses. AC, HP and BAB are as last saved, gear included.
Skills ranks assigned
Points spent, not the total bonus: in game the ability modifier, item bonuses and feats are added on top.
- Concentration40
- Spellcraft40
- Lore38
- Appraise1
- Heal1
Feats 31
- Associates Control L1
- Collectibles Menu L1
- Combat Casting L1
- Empower Spell L15
- Epic Character L21
- Epic Spell Focus (Conjuration) L35
- Epic Spell Focus (Enchantment) L24
- Epic Spell Focus (Necromancy) L23
- Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation) L26
- Epic Spell Penetration L27
- Epic Spell: Epic Warding L32
- Epic Spell: Hellball L36
- Epic Spell: Mummy Dust L30
- Epic Wizard L21
- Extend Spell L10
- Greater Spell Focus (Conjuration) L33
- Greater Spell Focus (Enchantment) L5
- Greater Spell Focus (Necromancy) L6
- Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation) L15
- Greater Spell Penetration L21
- Improved Combat Casting L29
- Maximize Spell L20
- Quick To Master L1
- Scribe Scroll L1
- Spell Focus (Conjuration) L9
- Spell Focus (Enchantment) L3
- Spell Focus (Necromancy) L1
- Spell Focus (Transmutation) L12
- Spell Penetration L18
- Summon Familiar L1
- Weapon Proficiency (wizard) L1
Equipment
Chest Robe of Vecna- AC Bonus +1
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Abjuration)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Conjuration)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Enchantment)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Evocation)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Illusion)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Necromancy)
- Spell Resistance 10
- Use Limitation: Class Sorcerer
- Use Limitation: Class Wizard
- Light Bright (20m)
Boots Boots of Speed- Haste
Arms Wizard Bracer's- Base Item Weight Reduction 80% of Weight
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 6
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 7
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 7
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 8
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 8
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 9
Left Ring Ring of Wizardry VII- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 4
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 5
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 6
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 7
Amulet Amulet of Power- Bonus Feat Spell Penetration
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 3
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 4
- Bonus Spell Slot of Level Wizard Level 5
- Use Limitation: Class Wizard
Belt Belt of Fire Giant Strength- Ability Bonus Strength +5
Bolts Bolt
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Last played 2026-08-04