Lycus
Quick Reference
Race Progenitor (Half-blood) Specialty Killing Progenitors Location Secret dimension under Undermountain Status Trainer/Ally
Biography
Lycus is a Progenitor who specializes in killing his own kind. He was “acquired” by Ikaran when, as a starving child, Lycus tried to impale him with a spear from behind. Ikaran saw fighting spirit in the boy and took him in.
Half of Lycus’s face is covered by a metal plate—damage suffered from his own kind. He uses a masking ability to appear weak, feeling like “prey” or an “unawakened infant Progenitor.” When the mask drops, his true power rivals Ikaran himself.
He operates from a secret dimensional space accessible through a special door in Undermountain. Once inside, trainees cannot leave until he permits it.
Appearance & Personality
Lycus initially appears vulnerable—his power hidden by magical masking that makes him feel like helpless prey. When the guise drops, half his face is revealed as a metal plate, and immense power radiates from him. He is strict but practical, focused entirely on combat effectiveness.
Allegiances & Relationships
Campaign Chronicle
Session 10: The Gathering
Introduced as Elric’s combat trainer. Gave Elric a Teleport_Ring with 3 charges/day. Agreed to train Elric for the coming Progenitor conflicts over a 2-week period. His domain rules: once you enter, you don’t leave until he says.
DM Notes
- Incredibly powerful despite appearance
- Specializes in anti-Progenitor combat
- Training will take 2 weeks (game time)
- Gave Elric teleport ring
- “Masking” ability hides his true nature