![[DakPathfinder.png]] # 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. Was captured by Frost Giants and forced to feed the captive dragon [[Cryothar]] aboard Jarl [[Storvald]]'s ship. Befriended the dragon and promised dying [[Cryothar]] he'd save his eggs from [[Storvald]]. Joined the party after [[Elkane]] rescued him from a Stone Giant in the [[Sword Mountains]]. %% ## At a Glance A weathered tortle bearing the marks of hard travel and harder fights. Moves with a monk's deliberate grace despite his bulk. Haunted by the night hag [[Peggy Deadbells]]' attack on his fortress Ahoy Hoy—wights pouring through the halls, a cackling hag with a peg leg and a necklace of children's teeth. The sight of undead still triggers flashbacks. Carries two burdens: his Order's mission to stop the Nightmare's Fangs from opening the gates of terror, and a dying dragon's plea to save innocent eggs from a monster. ## Personality Steady and grounded, with a monk's patience. His "dope monk feelings" give him genuine insight, though he expresses it simply. Protective of the vulnerable—whether dragon eggs or kidnapped villagers. The trauma from Ahoy Hoy surfaces unexpectedly. ## 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 Drazhan]] against [[Isarr Kronenstrom]]. When [[Klauth]] attacked 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 **Tortle** with Way of the Open Hand Monk abilities %%