Agnus

Agnus by G McDermott.

**Agnus** is a Dwarven Cleric of Kelemvor. Agnus was a protagonist of Escape from Carceri, and featured most recently in the one-shot Deep & Crisp & Even.

## Biography

**Backstory:** Agnus grew up in the Northern town of Bremen. Raised by her mother, a blacksmith by trade, Agnus grew up playing by the lake. As Agnus grew, Bremen wore thin, as did most of the Ten Towns of Icewind dale. The same cold, grey environment caused Agnus to become restless, and she longed to experience the world. Agnus’s prayers were answered when a group of positive people wearing bright red robes came to Ten towns, led by a charismatic Elf called Dolof Raus . They were recruiting new members, promising most importantly, travelling the lands beyond the North. Agnus jumped at the opportunity, sad to leave her mother behind, but hope of a new life seeing the world beckoned. As time passed with this group, Agnus was promoted to a recruiter. She did well, and all her recruits were dispatched immediately by the Leader Dolof, to new areas, to recruit more members. At least that’s what Agnus was told. One evening at camp, Agnus awoke to screams. Following them, she reached a clearing. Here she saw Dolof, standing by an altar, a bloody dagger in their hand and a symbol of Bhaal etched into the pommel. Her newest recruits stood, watching, their backs turned to Agnus. Dolof’s eyes met Agnus’s and the recruits turned their heads. Agnus saw the pale, undead eyes of those she had promised a new life to. She fled and immediately informed the local authorities of the group in red. She kept running, eventually reaching a doorstep of a Nunnery. Here, she spent decades in the safety of the walls. She learned of Kelemvor’s teachings, of peace and balance, and the grave. Although her past haunted her, she found a true community here, and her connection to Kelemvor began. The lives of Dwarves spans centuries, and as Agnus saw, the lives of other races does not. Many of her dearest Sisters passed one. Feeling as though her time at the Nunnery was fulfilled, Agnus retired, knowing she had more to offer the world. The next few decades were spent scouring the lands for undead and removing them. Every graveyard was given a thorough once-over. Every unsuspecting group of bandits encountered on the road were given a jolly good talking to, and a clip around the ears for good measure. She began healing, with Kelemvor’s blessing, and for those who’s time had not yet come, she even helped fend off death. At the wise age of 201, Agnus has started to make a name for herself; a no-nonsense battleaxe of a dwarf, with a haughty laugh, relentless positivity and a talent for divinity.

## In-game characteristics

Agnus was 201 years young when we first met her, and a level 7 Cleric of the Grave Domain. She offered sanctuary to the Fire Force Five in the Nunnery where she spent many of her days. She offered wisdom, and belligerence, and acted primarily as healer for the group. Which she didn't mind. She was told a the end of Escape from Carceri that 'Kelemvor's days were numbered', so is likely a bit nervous for the future.

Agnus returns in Deep & Crisp & Even, where she has aged roughly 50 years, and the years have started to weigh on her. She is now level 11.

## Trivia

* Agnus carries around a Doctor's bag, which is full of old medical instruments, which she's dying to use, although most people prefer her divine healing instead.
* Her full name is Agnus Shoulderdash, the word Agnus is Latin for Lamb, so her name is technically Lamb Shoulderdash.
* In Have Yourself a Merry Little Krampus there is a statue of Saint Agnus.

## Media

Agnus headshot from the poster for Escape from Carceri, by G McDermott.Agnus miniature by HeroForge from Escape from Carceri.
## External Links

* Character sheet for Agnus (Escape from Carceri)
* Character sheet for Agnus (Deep & Crisp & Even)