![[Unguliustûk.png|400]] **Archomental, Evil Arch-Elemental of Earth** **Alignment:** Evil (precise alignment unknown) **Home Plane:** Elemental Plane of Earth **Realm:** An unnamed domain within the Elemental Plane of Earth **Classification:** Earth Arch-Elemental **Known Associates:** Maspero, renegade dao **Relationship to Ogrémoch:** Described as a peer ### Overview Unguliustûk is an exceedingly powerful evil arch-elemental associated with the Elemental Plane of Earth. Recognised as a peer of Ogrémoch, the Prince of Evil Earth Creatures, Unguliustûk possesses sufficient supernatural authority to command powerful elemental servants and negotiate agreements with accomplished mortal spellcasters. Although numbered among the great elemental beings, Unguliustûk remains considerably less understood than Ogrémoch, Imix, Olhydra, or the other established Princes of Elemental Evil. His existence is known principally through his dealings with Draskilion, an archmage who sought assistance from powerful extraplanar beings in the creation of a permanent gateway to another plane. Unguliustûk provided substantial assistance to this undertaking, helping the archmage identify a suitable plane and begin constructing the magical passage required to reach it. In return, Draskilion promised to enter Unguliustûk's service following his death. The agreement demonstrates that Unguliustûk possesses both considerable knowledge of planar matters and an interest in securing the services of powerful mortal spellcasters. His willingness to accept such an arrangement also establishes that he does not depend exclusively upon direct violence to obtain what he desires. Unguliustûk's precise origins remain unknown. No established account describes his creation, ancestry, natural appearance, or the circumstances through which he acquired his formidable elemental power. ### Domain and Influence Unguliustûk maintains a realm within the Elemental Plane of Earth, an immense region of solid elemental matter containing vast deposits of stone, soil, and minerals. The plane possesses extensive subterranean regions, enormous caverns, and passages formed through the movement of elemental creatures. Much of its substance is solid, making ordinary travel exceptionally difficult without powerful magic or assistance from creatures naturally capable of moving through earth. Earth elementals, dao, and numerous other subterranean beings inhabit this realm, although their individual allegiances vary considerably. Unguliustûk's authority is sufficiently established that his servants can operate beyond the Elemental Plane of Earth and act upon his interests within the Material Plane. His agreement with Draskilion demonstrates that he possesses knowledge concerning planar destinations and the construction of magical gateways. Such knowledge enables him to assist mortal spellcasters undertaking projects that exceed their individual capabilities. Unguliustûk's personal realm has not been identified by name. Its appearance, population, fortifications, and precise location within the Elemental Plane of Earth remain unknown. Although he is described as a peer of Ogrémoch, this does not establish that the two share a domain or that either exercises authority over the other. ### Symbols and Icons No established personal symbol has been identified for Unguliustûk. His recognised identity rests upon his status as an evil earth arch-elemental and his association with the Elemental Plane of Earth. No surviving account establishes a particular emblem, sacred object, or ceremonial insignia belonging to him. ### Followers and Servants Unguliustûk possesses servants capable of carrying out missions beyond the Elemental Plane of Earth. His known representatives include a renegade dao named Maspero, accompanied by two chaggrin grues and an earth bear. Maspero is an intelligent and powerful genie who acts as Unguliustûk's representative in the affairs surrounding the archmage Draskilion. The presence of a renegade dao among Unguliustûk's servants demonstrates his ability to secure the allegiance of formidable creatures associated with elemental earth. Maspero was entrusted with an important assignment involving the recovery of a mortal soul promised to his master. The two chaggrin grues accompanying Maspero provided additional strength. These hostile elemental beings are capable of travelling through earth and possess abilities that make them particularly dangerous in enclosed or subterranean environments. An earth bear also accompanied the delegation, providing further protection during the mission. Unguliustûk's use of these creatures demonstrates a willingness to employ servants of different kinds rather than relying exclusively upon conventional earth elementals. The full extent of his following remains unknown. No established account identifies the size of his forces, the structure of his court, or a wider hierarchy of elemental servants. ### Powers and Abilities Unguliustûk possesses extraordinary elemental power, sufficient to be recognised as an arch-elemental and a peer of Ogrémoch. His demonstrated influence extends beyond physical strength. He possesses knowledge of planar travel and magical construction, and his servants can undertake missions that require specialised abilities and powerful enchanted objects. **Planar Knowledge:** Unguliustûk assisted Draskilion in identifying a plane suitable for the archmage's intended purposes. This establishes his familiarity with planar destinations and the requirements involved in reaching them. **Construction of Planar Gateways:** Unguliustûk contributed to the initial construction of a magical gateway intended to connect the Material Plane with another plane. His assistance was sufficiently valuable that Draskilion agreed to surrender his future services in payment. **Authority Over Elemental Servants:** Unguliustûk can dispatch powerful representatives to act on his behalf. His known servants include a renegade dao, two chaggrin grues, and an earth bear. **Supernatural Contracts:** Unguliustûk entered into an agreement securing the services of Draskilion after the archmage's death. The arrangement was recorded upon an enchanted contract capable of responding to the location of the wizard's soul. **Influence Beyond His Home Plane:** Unguliustûk can pursue his interests beyond the Elemental Plane of Earth through representatives entrusted with carrying out his commands. Although these abilities demonstrate considerable supernatural authority, no complete account of Unguliustûk's personal combat abilities survives. His physical strength, magical immunities, individual spells, and means of directly manipulating elemental earth have not been independently established. ### The Pact with Draskilion Unguliustûk's most clearly documented dealings with a mortal concern the archmage Draskilion, an exceptionally ambitious spellcaster who sought to escape interference from his enemies by establishing a refuge on another plane. Draskilion had devoted considerable time and wealth to researching the means of reaching another realm and constructing a permanent gateway through which he and his followers could travel. However, the undertaking proved too difficult for him to accomplish alone. To obtain the resources and assistance he required, the archmage entered into agreements with several immensely powerful beings. Each provided something necessary to advance his work, but demanded substantial compensation in return. Unguliustûk became one of these benefactors. The arch-elemental helped Draskilion locate an appropriate plane and assisted in the early stages of constructing the gateway. In exchange, the archmage promised that his services would belong to Unguliustûk after death. The agreement was represented by an enchanted contract resembling a rough piece of slate. Unfortunately for Unguliustûk, Draskilion had made comparable promises to several other powerful beings. These conflicting obligations remained concealed until the archmage's death exposed the competing claims upon his soul. Draskilion perished when an exceptionally complicated magical ritual went wrong. His body was destroyed, but his soul did not pass into the possession of any of the beings to whom he had promised it. Instead, the archmage's spirit became trapped within a specially prepared magical amulet. The failure of his soul to appear as expected prompted Unguliustûk and the other interested powers to investigate. Unguliustûk dispatched servants to recover the archmage's soul and transport it to his realm within the Elemental Plane of Earth, where he intended to question Draskilion concerning the failure of their agreement. ### The Mission of Maspero Unguliustûk entrusted the recovery of Draskilion's soul to Maspero, a renegade dao accompanied by two chaggrin grues and an earth bear. The delegation travelled to the archmage's castle, seeking the missing soul and attempting to fulfil the terms of the agreement made with their master. Rather than approach through the ordinary entrances, Maspero and his companions travelled directly through the earth beneath the castle. They emerged within its cellar storage chamber and proceeded upward through the building. Maspero carried the contract between Unguliustûk and Draskilion. The document resembled a rough piece of slate, but possessed a remarkable magical property. If the amulet containing Draskilion's soul was removed from its hiding place, the contract would be drawn toward the soul's location. This enchantment provided Maspero with a means of finding the missing archmage despite the unusual circumstances of his death. The delegation was not the only group searching for Draskilion. Other powerful beings had also provided assistance to the archmage and expected payment under their respective agreements. Their representatives converged upon the castle, creating a dangerous dispute over the missing soul and the obligations attached to it. Among these competing claimants was Siragle, a powerful Abyssal lord whose own agreement concerned Draskilion's soul and services. The simultaneous arrival of several extraplanar delegations demonstrated the extent of the archmage's dealings and the dangers of promising the same future service to multiple supernatural creditors. Unguliustûk himself did not appear at the castle. His interests were pursued through Maspero and the accompanying elemental servants. The final disposition of Unguliustûk's claim is not established as a fixed event. ### Relationship with Ogrémoch Unguliustûk is explicitly recognised as a peer of Ogrémoch, the Prince of Evil Earth Creatures. Ogrémoch is among the greatest elemental powers associated with evil earth, possessing immense supernatural strength and commanding numerous malevolent earth elementals. The description of Unguliustûk as his peer establishes that the arch-elemental occupies a position of considerable significance within the elemental hierarchy. However, the precise relationship between the two remains unknown. No established account identifies Unguliustûk as Ogrémoch's offspring, sibling, consort, subordinate, or enemy. Nor is there a documented alliance or direct confrontation between them. Their shared association with evil elemental earth does not establish that they possess identical ambitions or exercise authority over the same servants. Both are recognised as exceptionally powerful beings connected to the Elemental Plane of Earth, but the nature of their political or personal relationship remains unresolved. ### Encounters with Unguliustûk's Influence Unguliustûk's influence is most clearly demonstrated through the activities of servants acting upon agreements made with their master. His involvement with Draskilion establishes that powerful mortal spellcasters can enter into arrangements with the arch-elemental in exchange for assistance with difficult planar undertakings. Such agreements may involve obligations extending beyond the mortal's lifetime, with servants dispatched to enforce the terms when payment becomes due. The enchanted contract carried by Maspero demonstrates that Unguliustûk's agents may possess magical objects specifically prepared to locate those whose souls or services have been promised to him. His servants may include powerful genies and other creatures associated with elemental earth. Their ability to move through solid ground provides them with means of reaching locations that would otherwise be protected against ordinary intrusion. Direct encounters with Unguliustûk himself are not documented in detail. His appearance, preferred methods of communication, and treatment of visitors remain unknown. His demonstrated dealings nevertheless establish him as a powerful elemental being capable of influencing mortal affairs through agreements, magical assistance, and the actions of his servants. ### Conclusion Unguliustûk is an evil earth arch-elemental whose extraordinary power places him among the peers of Ogrémoch. Although his origins, appearance, and personal domain remain largely unknown, his dealings with the archmage Draskilion establish his considerable knowledge of planar magic and his ability to command powerful servants. His assistance in constructing a planar gateway demonstrates an influence extending beyond the ordinary activities of elemental creatures. His subsequent attempt to recover Draskilion's soul reveals the importance he places upon agreements made with mortals and his willingness to dispatch agents to enforce them. Unguliustûk remains one of the least understood great elemental beings. His known authority is substantial, but the precise extent of his dominion, his relationship with Ogrémoch, and the full range of his supernatural abilities have never been conclusively established.