Zstulkk Ssarmn

Zstulkk Ssarmn

Zstulkk Ssarmn is a slaver of Skullport and one of the founders of the Iron Ring.

Description

Zstulkk Ssarmn's head closely resembles a human, but the rest of his body is that of a large snake with no arms or legs. He wears a magical neckband that makes him appear fully human with a low-sloping forehead, but with skin that does not quite conceal a pattern of scales.

Possessions

In order to appear human, Zstulkk haS a magical neckband that alters his appearance. He is also known to wear a brooch of shielding and a +2 ring of protection.

Relationships

The leaders of the consortium, known as the Lords of Iron, are reluctant partners at best and despised enemies at worst, but work together enough to make a successful slave trade organization, all the while scheming to take control of the consortium for themselves. In Nightal 1369 DR, Zstulkk Ssarmn threatened another Lord of Iron, Ahmaergo of the Xanathar Guild, in front of the general populace and then later that night staged a symbolic attack on Ahmaergo's residence using yuan-ti agents. The purpose of this show of force was unknown, but Ahmaergo responded by changing and reinforcing his defenses and having two yuan-ti publicly murdered in the street.

History

Zstulkk, a yuan-ti abomination hailed from Hlondeth, is one of the most prominent slavers in Skullport. He realized the limitation to independent slave trade, so in 1363 DR, he founded - together with fellow slaver and priest of Loviatar, Quinan Varnaed - the Iron Ring Consortium. Zstulkk maintains a cadre of yuan-ti purebloods and half-breeds under him. One of his plots was to construct a secret temple to Sseth and afterward create so many yuan-ti that they could overthrow the city. This temple was completed by 1372 DR beneath his home, and the process of creating new yuan-ti servitors began, including the creation of tainted ones.