The Drowning Pilgrim

Barrucadys, more commonly known as the Drowning Pilgrim, is a sahuagin priest from the sunken city of Deep Dillithar.
== History and Personality ==
Barrucadys was an acolyte priest serving under King Ledicthys and Queen Liapleura when he foresaw an assassination attempt on the king's life, and even identified the culprit (who was fed to the royal family as punishment). For this remarkable vision, Barrucadys was granted the rank of high priest and also attributed a personal title, the Drowning Pilgrim. He has had many notable achievements during this time, such as the elimination of a scrag tribe off the coast of Shendric, the delivery of Carasheena and her brother Maurocoth, and the subsequent prophecy of Maurocoth's betrayal which ended in the young prince's heart being devoured by his mother. He stayed to advise queen Liapleura while her husband and daughter roamed the Silver Sea seeking whatever was corrupting their hunting grounds, even after Ledicthys' death and Carasheena's capture at Squidface's hands. Using his powers of vision, Barrucadys deduced that Carasheena was being held captive in the arena on Kathrak. When Queen Liapleura fell ill, Barrucadys stayed to assist her, but she died regardless. The Pilgrim followed the trail of the ship Leviathan with a handful of warriors, intent on rescuing his princess.
Barrucadys is very wise and wiry, and he seems entirely devoted to the city of Deep Dillithar. He is especially loyal to Princess Carasheena, for whom his feelings may not be entirely platonic.
== Skills and Powers ==
The Drowning Pilgrim does not fight at all if he can help it, and if he must, then he uses a net to entangle his foes before retreating to cast his divine magic. His spells are seldom very combat-oriented, usually focused more on providing visions of his enemies, revealing hidden items and people, controlling the weather and waves, and making prophecies of the future. Despite this, he is an effective strategist who can organise an efficient ambush while sustaining minimal casualties.
== In the Campaign ==
The Bloodsworn first met Barrucadys while traveling aboard Leviathan on their return to Kathrak. While Hobbes and Kamatu fought sahuagin boarders, Keldin and Azuk made hasty negotiations with the Drowning Pilgrim regarding the rescue of their princess. Unsure of how best to proceed, or even of the whereabouts of Carasheena, they agreed to rendezvous at a later point near the Reef Weaver where the Drowning Pilgrim had a temporary base. He then dived back into the sea along with his followers, much to Hobbes' confusion and relief.
Barrucadys travelled to Ob upon recognising Squidface's death, where he was reunited with his princess at last. He informed her that her mother had died of disease and that she was the new queen of Deep Dillithar. They offered their thanks to the Bloodsworn before returning to the sunken city together.
Category:Adventurers
Category:Sahuagin