![[DagultPic.png]] # Dagult Neverember _Human Lord Protector | [[Neverwinter]] | Immortal Warlock_ ## Summary The "lion of a man" who rebuilt [[Neverwinter]] from ash and ruin, ruling with an iron fist wrapped in velvet rhetoric. Former Open Lord of [[Waterdeep]], ousted for corruption. Father of [[Renaer Neverember]]. Maintains power through the [[Sapphire Legion]] and [[Whispered Watch]] while crushing dissent from the [[Sons of Alagondar]]. %% ## At a Glance Tall, broad-shouldered, angular features. Silver-flecked pumpkin-brown hair, deep-set dark eyes that shine with practiced charm. Impeccably dressed in [[Neverwinter]]'s blue and gold. Never without his signet ring and a stiff drink. Trapped between two masters. [[Iymrith]] (disguised as [[Iymrith|Lyrielle Storm]]) can kill him whenever she wants, and death means his soul goes to [[Belaam]]. He literally cannot disobey her. Current orders: sabotage any peace between the [[Lords' Alliance]] and [[Serissa]]. His paranoia deepens daily—an immortal ruler who sought absolute control and achieved only absolute imprisonment. [[Cassius Nightwhisper]] doesn't know about either pact. This is the one secret Dagult has managed to keep. ## Personality Shrewd negotiator known as "Dagger" Neverember. Results-oriented, increasingly paranoid, drinks heavily, flirts shamelessly. Quick to scapegoat subordinates, then reposition himself as the people's champion. Extreme caution in any danger—death isn't inconvenience, it's eternal damnation. He will flee, bargain, or sacrifice anyone before risking himself. ## Quote _"The commoners need strong leaders to protect them—and to do what must be done even when it is distasteful. I have always done what was necessary for Neverwinter's future."_ ## Background **Rise to Power:** Built a mercantile empire before becoming Open Lord of [[Waterdeep]] in 1467 DR. Began rebuilding [[Neverwinter]] after [[Mount Hotenow]]'s eruption, funding reconstruction through a bargain with [[Iymrith]]: dragon gold in exchange for access past [[Waterdeep]]'s Dragonward. **The Fall:** Corruption scandals forced him from [[Waterdeep]] in 1489 DR. The [[Heroes of Waterdeep]] prevented him from reclaiming embezzled gold, eliminating his path to financial independence and leaving him dependent on [[Iymrith]]'s resources. **The Pact:** Trapped and terrified of death, he made a second bargain—with [[Belaam]]—trading his soul and his descendants' souls for immortality. This includes future children of [[Renaer Neverember]] and [[Kasdeya Firesong]]—[[Belaam]]'s own daughter, though Dagult doesn't know this. ## Stats **Noble** (MM 348) with warlock abilities %%