Aremag

Aremag (pronounced: /ɑːˈrɛmɑːg/ a-RE-mag) is a dragon turtle who lived in the Bay of Chult. His activities in the bay are well known by the locals of Port Nyanzaru.

Aremag considers a region of the Sea of Swords north of Chult his territory. The trade routes from Baldur's Gate and Waterdeep to Chult pass right through it. Unlike other dragon turtles around Chult who simply enjoy destroying every vessel they encounter, Aremag demands tribute from any ship he finds entering or exiting the Bay of Chult, and this could be in the form of treasure or in the lives of sailors, as many as ten put out in a boat. Otherwise, ships toss their treasure into the bay. Aremag then takes up the amassed loot and stores it in his lair, the location of which is unknown.

History

In the Year of the Helm, 1362 DR, the Refuge Bay Trading Company made a deal with Aremag to pay a monthly toll for permission to pass. However, after some months, Aremag reneged and threatened the Narwhal under Captain Bawr for another toll; under protest, she agreed to pay treasure and ten men of the watch who'd failed to spot Aremag, plus Artus Cimber for being in the way. His guardian spirit, Skuld, defeated the monstrous Bawr and threw her into the sea, to be the first of the sacrifices. Artus then threw a magical bomb—a gunstone given by Skuld—that damaged Aremag's shell, then ordered ballista to shoot the dragon turtle. Eight struck, and one blinded his left eye. Aremag breathed scalding steam over the ship, and sank back into the sea.
Some believe that the harbormaster of Port Nyanzaru has made an agreement with Aremag, paying a monthly tribute for the beast to keep all other sea monsters out of the Bay.

Current Location

Bay of Chult

Species

Dragon Turtle

Gender

Male