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
- 12STR
- 14DEX
- 12CON
- 29INT
- 8WIS
- 8CHA
- 26AC
- 240HP
- 20BAB
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.
- Lore43
- Spellcraft43
- Concentration42
- Appraise21
- Disable Trap21
- Open Lock21
- Search21
- Tumble21
- Heal20
- Spot8
- Listen2
- Persuade2
- Craft: Harvesting1
- Craft: Mastery1
- Craft: Speed1
Feats 33
- Associates Control L1
- Brew Potion L3
- Collectibles Menu L1
- Combat Casting L1
- Craft Wand L5
- Epic Character L21
- Epic Spell Focus (Conjuration) L23
- Epic Spell Focus (Evocation) L38
- Epic Spell Penetration L24
- Epic Spell: Dragon Knight L26
- Epic Spell: Epic Mage Armor L30
- Epic Spell: Epic Warding L32
- Epic Spell: Greater Ruin L27
- Epic Spell: Hellball L29
- Epic Spell: Mummy Dust L21
- Epic Wizard L21
- Expertise L9
- Extend Spell L33
- Great Intelligence I L39
- Greater Spell Focus (Conjuration) L15
- Greater Spell Focus (Evocation) L36
- Greater Spell Penetration L15
- Improved Expertise L12
- Maximize Spell L20
- Quick To Master L1
- Scribe Scroll L1
- Spell Focus (Conjuration) L6
- Spell Focus (Evocation) L35
- Spell Penetration L10
- Still Spell L18
- Summon Familiar L1
- Toughness L1
- Weapon Proficiency (wizard) L1
Equipment
Head Headband of Intellect +4- Ability Bonus Intelligence +4
- Light Bright (20m)
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
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
Right Hand Arcane Staff of High Wizardry- Cast Spell War Cry (7) 3 Uses/Day
- Base Item Weight Reduction 80% of Weight
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Evocation)
- Bonus Feat Spell Focus (Necromancy)
- Immunity: Miscellaneous Mind-Affecting Spells
- Regeneration +2
- Skill Bonus Concentration +6
- Use Limitation: Class Wizard
Cloak Cloak of Blackflame- Immunity: Miscellaneous Level/Ability Drain
- Light Bright (20m)
Left Ring Ring of Clear Thought +5- Ability Bonus Intelligence +5
- Right Ring Ring of Clear Thought +5
- Ability Bonus Intelligence +5
Amulet Amulet of Natural Armor +5- AC Bonus +5
Belt Belt of Hill Giant Strength- Ability Bonus Strength +3
Bolts Bolt +1- Damage Bonus Piercing 1 Damage
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Last played 2026-08-04