Overview
Malkar Stonegrist is an albino dwarf warrior imprisoned in the Hrakhamar fortress by firenewts. He is one of two captured dwarves held in the cells connecting to Wyrmheart Mine.
Condition & Status
When the characters arrive, Malkar is in critical condition:
- Bound, gagged, and blindfolded
- Reduced to 1 hit point
- Suffering from 5 levels of exhaustion
- Starving and dehydrated
- Severely traumatized from firenewt torture
Unlike his companion Laz Drumthunder, Malkar has suffered psychological trauma from his ordeal. If his gag is removed, he shudders uncontrollably and screams nonstop. He requires a lesser restoration spell or comparable magic to recover his mental faculties.
Role in the Adventure
The firenewts, who are worshipers of Imix, specifically keep captured dwarves alive longer than other prisoners to torture them for information about Hrakhamar’s foundry tools and machines. Malkar and his companion possess knowledge about the workings of the ancient dwarven fortress that the firenewts seek to extract.
Recovery
If rescued and taken to Sithi Vinecutter, she and her companions will care for both Malkar and Laz. Malkar knows the tunnel from Hrakhamar leads to Wyrmheart Mine but will warn characters about the red dragon Tzindelor who has taken over that location.
Game Mechanics
- Race: Albino dwarf (see appendix D)
- Class: Warrior
- Current Hit Points: 1
- Exhaustion Level: 5
- Required Treatment: Lesser restoration or comparable magic for psychological trauma