![[DakPathfinder.webp]] # Dak _Tortle Monk | [[Order of the Shell]] | [[Sword Coast]]_ ## Summary Tortle monk of the [[Order of the Shell]], sent by Grand Shellbearer Urt to find the [[Nightmare's Fangs]] and stop a dark-haired assassin from unleashing [[Dendar]] upon the waking world. Captured by Frost Giants and forced to feed the captive dragon [[Cryothar]] aboard Jarl [[Storvald]]'s ship, he befriended the dragon and promised the dying [[Cryothar]] he'd save his eggs. Joined the party after [[Elkane]] rescued him from a Stone Giant in the [[Sword Mountains]]. %% ## Now Traveling with the party, carrying his Order's mission and his promise to [[Cryothar]]. ## Appearance A weathered tortle bearing the marks of hard travel and harder fights. Moves with a monk's deliberate grace despite his bulk. ## Personality Steady and grounded, with a monk's patience. His "dope monk feelings" give him insight, though he expresses it simply. Protective of the vulnerable, whether dragon eggs or kidnapped villagers. Trauma from the night hag [[Peggy Deadbells]]' attack on his fortress Ahoy Hoy surfaces unexpectedly, and the sight of undead still triggers flashbacks. ## Connections **[[Cryothar]]** — captive white dragon he befriended; promised to save his eggs. **[[Elkane]]** — rescued him from a Stone Giant in the Sword Mountains. **[[Storvald]]** — Frost Giant jarl who held him captive. **[[Peggy Deadbells]]** — night hag who attacked his fortress Ahoy Hoy. ## Background **The Capture:** Frost Giant Skane captured Dak at Port Llast. Aboard Jarl [[Storvald]]'s ship Krigvind, he was forced to feed the captive white dragon [[Cryothar]]. He learned [[Storvald]] had taken dragon eggs to force both [[Cryothar]] and Isendraug into service, though their son [[Cryovain]] escaped. **The Promise:** In the Nightmare Realm's frozen arena, Dak fought alongside [[Eldraki|Eldraki Drazhan]] against [[Isarr Kronenstrom]]. When [[Klauth]] attacked the dying [[Cryothar]], the white dragon asked Dak to promise he'd save his eggs. He gave his word. **The Mission:** Grand Shellbearer Urt tasked Dak with finding the [[Nightmare's Fangs]], connected to [[Dendar]] the Night Serpent. A dark-haired female assassin seeks the artifact to open the gates of terror and unleash a plague of fear upon the waking world. ## Stats **Base:** Tortle with Way of the Open Hand Monk abilities. %%