![[Renbuu.png|400]] **Slaad Lord – Lord of Colors** **Alignment:** Chaotic Neutral **Home Plane:** Limbo **Realm:** Rennbuu's Gallery **Classification:** Slaad Lord, Lord of Chaos **Known Associates:** Ben-Hadar, Prince of Good Water Creatures ### Overview Rennbuu, the Lord of Colors, is one of the great Slaad Lords of Limbo, an immensely powerful being whose existence embodies the unpredictable and transformative nature of chaos. Renowned for his extraordinary command over colours and patterns, he travels throughout the planes altering the appearance of creatures, objects, and landscapes according to his ever-changing artistic whims. Among the Slaad Lords, Rennbuu is particularly distinguished by his flamboyant personality, extravagant tastes, and almost obsessive devotion to artistic expression. His understanding of beauty is deeply personal, and he possesses little concern for the wishes of those whose appearances he decides to transform. Rennbuu appears as a tall, gaunt slaad standing approximately twelve feet in height. His skin glows with a constantly shifting display of radiant colours, with brilliant hues moving and blending across his body. Unlike ordinary slaadi, he possesses a long, dishevelled mane of stark white hair, providing a striking contrast to his ever-changing complexion. Although his appearance is extraordinary, Rennbuu's greatest distinction lies in his temperament. He is vain, pretentious, mischievous, and extraordinarily capricious. His actions are frequently cruel, although they do not arise from a consistent desire to spread evil. Instead, he takes pleasure in the disruption caused when his artistic alterations interfere with the lives of others. The Lord of Colors possesses considerable intelligence and a remarkable understanding of art throughout the multiverse. He is familiar with artistic traditions originating from Limbo, the Outer Planes, and numerous worlds of the Material Plane. His knowledge extends beyond painting and sculpture to encompass other forms of creative expression, and he can spend hours discussing artistic techniques with individuals whose knowledge he respects. Despite his capacity for cruelty, Rennbuu is not entirely incapable of appreciation or restraint. Creatures who demonstrate exceptional style or an understanding of beauty may occasionally escape his attention, particularly when he considers their existing appearance worthy of preservation. Rennbuu is among the youngest of the Slaad Lords. Unlike the ancient Ssendam and Ygorl, whose influence extends deep into the history of Limbo, Rennbuu acquired his extraordinary status comparatively recently. His emergence surprised the older powers of chaos, particularly Ygorl, who had attempted to prevent additional slaadi from ascending beyond their established forms. His authority does not depend upon possession of a conventional kingdom or the worship of mortals. Like the other Slaad Lords, Rennbuu possesses power comparable to that of the great rulers of the Outer Planes, but he is not properly classified as a true deity or demigod. Instead, his position derives from his unique expression of chaos and his extraordinary ability to alter the nature of other slaadi through the manipulation of their colours. ### Domain and Influence Rennbuu's home is Limbo, the plane of unrestrained chaos, where elemental substances and unstable matter continuously change according to unpredictable forces. Throughout Limbo, earth, air, fire, and water mingle in an ever-changing expanse. Solid ground may form temporarily before dissolving into elemental matter, while structures and landscapes can be created or altered through sufficient mental discipline. The plane is inhabited by numerous chaotic creatures, most notably the slaadi, whose unpredictable nature reflects the fundamental character of their surroundings. Unlike many rulers of the Outer Planes, Rennbuu makes little effort to establish political control over large territories. His interests lie primarily in artistic creation and the freedom to alter whatever attracts his attention. His influence therefore extends far beyond the immediate boundaries of Limbo. Rennbuu frequently travels throughout the planes in search of subjects and locations that might benefit, in his opinion, from changes in colour. Those who encounter his work may discover buildings transformed into impossible combinations of hues, creatures whose natural colouration has been completely altered, or entire landscapes changed according to an artistic vision understood only by the Lord of Colors. His transformations are not necessarily intended to improve the appearance of their subjects. Rennbuu frequently chooses colours that will produce confusion, embarrassment, or social difficulties, deriving considerable enjoyment from the consequences. He is nevertheless a genuine artist rather than merely a destructive prankster. His desire to create unusual works can become so intense that he devotes extended periods to a single undertaking, ignoring other concerns until the work is complete. These periods of concentrated artistic activity are among the few occasions when his normally unpredictable attention remains fixed upon a particular objective. Rennbuu's greatest ambition is to transform the colours of the entire multiverse according to his personal preferences. He regards the countless creatures, structures, and landscapes of existence as potential subjects for his artistic powers. His travels are therefore neither aimless nor wholly without purpose. Although the particular changes he makes are capricious, they contribute to his enduring desire to remake the appearance of creation. ### Rennbuu's Gallery Deep within Limbo, Rennbuu maintains an extraordinary gallery devoted to the preservation and display of his artistic creations. The gallery is a substantial and exceptionally secure stronghold containing works that Rennbuu has produced throughout his travels, together with other pieces whose beauty or unusual character has attracted his interest. Unlike the unstable environments surrounding many settlements within Limbo, Rennbuu's gallery is carefully maintained. Its interior is immaculate, reflecting the extraordinary value he places upon his collection. Entire chambers are devoted to individual works, while larger collections occupy whole wings of the structure. Rennbuu continually expands and rearranges his holdings as new artistic interests capture his attention. His gallery contains examples of his earlier creations as well as more recent works. Some were produced through deliberate artistic effort, while others originated from his spontaneous transformations of objects encountered during his journeys. Rennbuu is intensely proud of these accomplishments. He considers his creations valuable expressions of personal genius and is unwilling to permit their destruction or careless alteration by others. He also collects works created by other artists. Whenever he discovers an object whose appearance he finds particularly pleasing, he may bring it to Limbo for inclusion in his collection. The gallery is protected by a considerable staff of red and blue slaadi, who maintain the stronghold and guard its treasures. Their obedience arises partly from fear of their master and partly from the hope that Rennbuu will reward their service by transforming them into more powerful varieties of slaad. This expectation provides the foundation of their loyalty. The possibility of advancement makes service within the gallery attractive to creatures whose ordinary position among the slaadi leaves them vulnerable to domination by stronger members of their kind. Rennbuu, however, is largely indifferent to their individual ambitions. He may reward or punish them according to his immediate preferences, without maintaining a consistent system of advancement. His gallery is therefore both a magnificent collection of extraordinary art and a place where the favour of a capricious master can determine the fate of those serving him. ### Symbols and Icons No established personal symbol has been identified for Rennbuu. His identity is instead recognisable through the constantly shifting colours of his body, his striking mane of white hair, and his extraordinary ability to alter the appearances of creatures and objects. Although rainbows, prismatic patterns, and brilliant combinations of colour naturally resemble the manifestations of his power, no particular arrangement has been established as his official religious emblem. ### Followers and Servants Rennbuu's principal servants are red and blue slaadi, whose position among their kind makes them especially interested in the possibilities offered by his powers. The societies of the slaadi possess a hierarchy associated with the different forms and abilities of their kind. Red and blue slaadi are generally less powerful than green, gray, and death slaadi, and are frequently subjected to the demands of their stronger relatives. Rennbuu possesses the extraordinary ability to transform slaadi from one variety into another. This makes him uniquely important to creatures seeking advancement beyond their existing forms. Red and blue slaadi consequently regard him with a mixture of reverence, hope, and fear. Many believe that serving him provides an opportunity to gain a more powerful existence that might otherwise remain beyond their reach. Within his gallery, a considerable number of these lesser slaadi maintain the collection and protect its contents. They serve under the expectation that Rennbuu may eventually improve their standing by changing their forms. Their master makes no effort to establish a fair or dependable system of reward. His decisions are governed by immediate whims rather than consistent judgment. The position of more powerful slaadi is markedly different. Green, gray, and death slaadi generally avoid Rennbuu whenever possible. His power threatens their established status because he can transform them into less powerful forms as readily as he can elevate their inferiors. A creature that has accumulated considerable strength through its position within the slaad hierarchy may therefore lose that strength through a single act of Rennbuu's will. This ability gives the Lord of Colors influence that extends beyond the allegiance of his immediate servants. Even slaadi who possess no interest in serving him must remain cautious, for their existing power offers no certain protection against his transformations. Rennbuu himself demonstrates little concern for the hopes or fears of either group. He regards their reactions as matters of limited importance compared with the enjoyment he derives from exercising his abilities. Despite the reverence shown by some lesser slaadi, Rennbuu does not possess a universally established mortal priesthood. His following is principally associated with the hierarchy of the slaadi and his authority over their transformations, rather than an organised system of temples and religious worship. ### Powers and Abilities Rennbuu possesses extraordinary supernatural abilities associated with colour, illusion, magical transformation, and the chaotic nature of Limbo. His most remarkable power is the ability to alter the natural colour of creatures and objects through touch. This seemingly simple ability has consequences far beyond ordinary decoration, particularly when employed against other slaadi. **Chromatic Transmutation** Rennbuu can transform the natural colour of any creature or object he touches. The transformation can produce virtually any combination of colours and patterns he desires, including solid hues, stripes, spots, and other arrangements. The effects may be temporary or permanent. Temporary alterations can endure for only a few moments or continue for months or even years before disappearing. Permanent alterations do not naturally expire. A _wish_ spell can remove his colour changes before their normal duration ends, making the transformation considerably more difficult to reverse than ordinary magical illusions. Unlike spells that merely conceal the original appearance of their subjects, Rennbuu's power actually changes their natural colouration. **Transformation of Slaadi** Within Limbo, Rennbuu possesses an even more extraordinary application of his chromatic abilities. He can transform a slaad from one variety into another by changing its colour. This power does not merely alter appearance. The affected slaad becomes a different kind of creature, acquiring the nature associated with its new form. A less powerful slaad may therefore be elevated to a superior variety, while a mighty slaad can be reduced to a lesser state. This capability has made Rennbuu an object of considerable fear among powerful slaadi and an object of reverence among many of their weaker relatives. Even Ygorl, the Lord of Entropy, regards this ability as a serious danger. **Prismatic Magic** Rennbuu possesses several powerful magical abilities associated with brilliant colour and light. He can employ _colour spray_, _rainbow pattern_, _prismatic spray_, and _prismatic wall_, allowing him to produce magical effects ranging from dazzling displays to formidable barriers and dangerous bursts of energy. These powers complement his natural chromatic transformations and provide considerable strength in magical combat. **Illusions and Perception** Rennbuu can create advanced magical illusions, manipulate light and darkness, and perceive thoughts through supernatural means. His abilities allow him to confuse enemies and alter their perception of the surrounding environment. He possesses complete immunity to illusion and phantasm magic, protecting him against many of the deceptive effects he himself can employ. **Planar Travel** Rennbuu can travel between planes through supernatural magic, enabling him to leave Limbo and visit distant regions of the multiverse. He can also employ _wind walk_, allowing him to assume a form suited to rapid supernatural movement. These abilities contribute to the extraordinary distances over which his artistic influence has been observed. **Other Magical Abilities** Rennbuu possesses additional supernatural powers, including the ability to produce magical darkness, generate light, invoke _flame strike_, discern alignment, and employ powerful magical symbols. His command of these abilities makes him considerably more dangerous than his apparently frivolous interests might suggest. **Summoning Slaadi** Rennbuu can summon groups of red or blue slaadi to assist him. This ability provides reinforcements when he encounters serious opposition and allows him to bring lesser slaadi into dangerous situations without relying exclusively upon the servants already accompanying him. **Physical Combat** Although Rennbuu prefers magical attacks and supernatural transformations, he is also a formidable physical combatant. His large slaad body possesses considerable strength, and he can attack with his powerful claws and bite. During battle, he frequently ridicules his opponents, particularly their clothing, armour, or appearance. His mockery reflects his vanity and obsessive interest in aesthetics, even during dangerous confrontations. Rennbuu generally favours magical methods when facing powerful enemies, but he is fully capable of employing physical violence when circumstances require it. ### Relationships with the Other Slaad Lords Rennbuu's position among the Slaad Lords is unusual because of his comparatively recent emergence and the extraordinary power he possesses over the forms of other slaadi. Unlike Ygorl and Ssendam, who have existed among the greatest powers of Limbo since ancient times, Rennbuu is a newer Lord of Chaos. His appearance among their number was particularly unwelcome to Ygorl. #### Ygorl, Lord of Entropy Ygorl is among the oldest and most powerful Slaad Lords, possessing considerable influence over the slaadi of Limbo. He has long sought to prevent ambitious death slaadi from acquiring the unique status of a Slaad Lord, destroying those he believes are approaching such a transformation. Rennbuu nevertheless attained that position without Ygorl preventing his emergence. The Lord of Entropy resents this failure and regards the younger slaad lord with considerable hostility. Had Ygorl recognised Rennbuu's potential before his ascension, he would have attempted to destroy him rather than permit another powerful Lord of Chaos to arise. Despite this resentment, Ygorl avoids direct conflict with Rennbuu. His reluctance arises from Rennbuu's extraordinary ability to transform slaadi into different varieties. Even a being as powerful as the Lord of Entropy recognises the danger presented by a creature capable of altering the fundamental nature of other slaadi. The hostility between them is therefore balanced by caution. Rennbuu's existence demonstrates that even the most established powers of Limbo cannot completely control the unpredictable developments arising within their own kind. #### Ssendam and Chourst Rennbuu is younger than Ssendam, the Lord of Madness, and Chourst, the Lord of Randomness. Each embodies a distinct expression of chaos, and their individual interests differ considerably. Ssendam's nature is associated with madness, while Chourst represents chaotic unpredictability. Rennbuu's powers and ambitions concern colour and artistic transformation. No equally detailed personal relationship between Rennbuu and these two lords has been established. ### Friendship with Ben-Hadar One of Rennbuu's most unusual relationships is his friendship with Ben-Hadar, the Prince of Good Water Creatures. Ben-Hadar rules the realm of Ssesurgass within the Elemental Plane of Water, where an immense reef of living coral surrounds his hidden fortress. The reef contains extraordinary formations of natural colour, making it particularly attractive to Rennbuu. The Lord of Colors frequently visits Ssesurgass to admire its immense coral formations and transform their appearance through his supernatural abilities. These visits have led to an unusual friendship between the two powerful beings. Ben-Hadar appreciates Rennbuu's artistic creations and provides him with materials and inspiration for his work. Rennbuu, in turn, employs his chromatic powers to transform the natural colours of the coral into new and unexpected combinations. Their relationship is remarkable because the two possess very different temperaments and moral dispositions. Ben-Hadar is a fundamentally benevolent protector of aquatic creatures, while Rennbuu is an unpredictable being whose artistic whims frequently cause suffering and disorder. Nevertheless, their shared appreciation for the beauty of the coral reefs provides a foundation for cooperation. Rennbuu's activities within Ssesurgass are not described as hostile invasions or acts of conquest. His transformations occur as part of the artistic relationship established between himself and Ben-Hadar. Their friendship demonstrates that the Lord of Colors is capable of maintaining agreeable relationships with beings whose values differ considerably from his own. ### Personality and Artistic Obsessions Rennbuu's behaviour is governed primarily by his artistic imagination and his enjoyment of the consequences produced by changing colours. He delights in transforming creatures into appearances that conflict with the expectations of their societies. Drow may find their normally dark skin changed to white, gnomes may acquire brilliant purple complexions, and dwarves may become covered in elaborate plaid patterns. Such alterations are not necessarily accompanied by physical injury, but Rennbuu frequently chooses colours that will create social difficulties or embarrassment. He takes considerable pleasure in watching the consequences unfold. His behaviour is therefore often malicious, despite his chaotic neutral nature. He is more concerned with his own amusement than with whether his subjects benefit or suffer from his transformations. However, not every alteration is intended to cause harm. Rennbuu sometimes changes the appearance of a creature or object simply because he considers the new colours more beautiful. On other occasions, his work may unintentionally improve the circumstances of those affected. Whether his subjects welcome these changes is of little importance to him. Rennbuu is also susceptible to periods of extraordinary artistic concentration. During these episodes, he becomes absorbed in a particular creative objective, devoting his attention to its completion regardless of the time or effort required. Such periods can produce enormous and elaborate works far beyond the scale of ordinary artistic creations. His interest in fashion and artistic taste also influences his interactions with travellers. Those who demonstrate an appearance he considers particularly elegant or an exceptional understanding of art may escape transformation entirely. Rennbuu can converse at great length with artists and other knowledgeable individuals, particularly when the discussion concerns unusual techniques or traditions unfamiliar to him. This appreciation for artistry coexists with his cruelty and unpredictability, making his responses difficult to anticipate. ### Myths and Legends Rennbuu's activities have produced numerous stories throughout the planes. Some concern his extraordinary powers, while others preserve examples of the unusual artistic projects and cruel amusements that have made him infamous. #### The Rise of the Lord of Colors Rennbuu is the youngest of the four Slaad Lords recognised in the older accounts of Limbo. His emergence was an exceptional occurrence, for the attainment of such power requires a slaad to move beyond the ordinary progression of its kind and develop a unique expression of chaos. Rennbuu's particular expression became the manipulation of colours. His ascension was especially significant because Ygorl had attempted to prevent other slaadi from acquiring similar power. The Lord of Entropy failed to recognise Rennbuu's transformation before it was complete, an oversight that has contributed to his enduring hostility toward the younger lord. #### The Fear of the Greater Slaadi Rennbuu's ability to transform slaadi into different varieties has altered his relationship with the powerful creatures of Limbo. Lesser slaadi seek his favour because he can elevate them beyond their ordinary forms. Greater slaadi avoid him because the same power can strip them of their established superiority. Even Ygorl is unwilling to risk confronting him unnecessarily. This remarkable reversal allows Rennbuu to exercise influence over creatures whose ordinary strength and position would otherwise place them beyond the reach of many lesser rulers. #### The Dragon's Five Hatchlings One of the most notorious stories concerning Rennbuu describes a gold dragon returning to her lair and discovering that her five hatchlings had been transformed in appearance. Each young dragon had been given the colouration of a different chromatic dragon. One appeared black, another blue, another green, another red, and the fifth white. Despite their altered scales, the hatchlings remained gold dragons in every other respect. Rennbuu had not transformed their ancestry or fundamental nature, but merely changed their appearance. The consequences were nevertheless severe. Their unusual colouration created considerable difficulties throughout their lives, demonstrating that Rennbuu's seemingly superficial changes can have lasting effects upon their subjects. #### The Nature Period During one of Rennbuu's intense periods of artistic activity, he undertook an extraordinary project devoted to the natural world. He employed an entire mountain and an enormous forest as materials for a monumental work honouring Mother Nature. The resulting creation was immense and bizarre, reflecting the extraordinary scale upon which the Lord of Colors is capable of exercising his artistic imagination. The project demonstrates that Rennbuu's interests are not limited to the alteration of individual creatures or small objects. When inspired, he is willing to transform entire landscapes into elaborate expressions of his personal artistic vision. #### The Gallery of Limbo Rennbuu's gallery preserves the works he considers worthy of continued existence. Its chambers contain creations gathered from throughout his travels, together with unusual artworks produced by others. The gallery is carefully maintained by red and blue slaadi, whose loyalty is sustained through fear and the hope of advancement. Rennbuu's possessiveness toward the collection contrasts with his willingness to alter the possessions and appearances of other creatures without permission. He expects his own artistic accomplishments to remain protected even while treating the rest of the multiverse as an unrestricted canvas. #### The Coral Reefs of Ssesurgass Rennbuu's friendship with Ben-Hadar has resulted in repeated visits to the enormous coral reefs surrounding the Prince of Good Water's realm. There, the two share an appreciation for the extraordinary beauty of the underwater landscape. Ben-Hadar provides inspiration and materials, while Rennbuu applies his powers to produce unusual combinations of colour. Their relationship remains one of the most unexpected associations between a Slaad Lord and an elemental prince. ### Encounters with Rennbuu's Influence Rennbuu's activities may be encountered throughout Limbo and numerous other planes, particularly wherever his artistic imagination has inspired him to alter the natural appearance of creatures or landscapes. **The Gallery of Limbo:** Rennbuu's carefully maintained stronghold contains an extensive collection of his artworks. Red and blue slaadi guard its chambers, hoping that loyal service will persuade their master to transform them into more powerful forms. **The Changed Slaadi:** Lesser slaadi may seek Rennbuu in the hope of advancement, while greater slaadi attempt to avoid his attention. His ability to alter their forms makes encounters with him potentially life-changing even for powerful planar creatures. **The Victims of Chromatic Transformation:** Rennbuu's travels have left numerous creatures with unnatural colours and patterns. Some transformations disappear after a short time, while others endure for years or become permanent. **The Transformed Landscapes:** During periods of intense artistic inspiration, Rennbuu may undertake projects involving enormous natural formations. His use of a mountain and a vast forest during his Nature Period demonstrates the scale his creations can attain. **The Coral Reefs of Ssesurgass:** Rennbuu frequently visits Ben-Hadar's realm within the Elemental Plane of Water. His alterations to the living coral have become part of the unusual friendship between the two beings. **The Wrath of Ygorl:** The Lord of Entropy resents Rennbuu's rise to power but avoids direct confrontation because of the danger posed by his ability to transform slaadi. Their uneasy relationship remains an important feature of Rennbuu's position among the Lords of Chaos. **The Wandering Artist:** Rennbuu continually travels in search of new artistic subjects. Those who encounter him may attract his attention through their appearance, possessions, or unusual surroundings. His response depends upon his immediate artistic interests rather than any reliable code of conduct. ### Conclusion Rennbuu, the Lord of Colors, is one of the most unusual and unpredictable powers of Limbo. His extraordinary command over colour allows him to transform the appearance of almost any creature or object, while his ability to alter the forms of slaadi grants him influence far beyond that of an ordinary master of illusion. His flamboyant personality, considerable intelligence, and obsessive artistic interests distinguish him from the other Slaad Lords. Although chaotic neutral, he is frequently cruel and takes pleasure in the disruption caused by his transformations, caring little for the suffering or embarrassment of those affected. From his magnificent gallery within Limbo, Rennbuu maintains an extensive collection of artistic creations guarded by lesser slaadi who seek his favour. His extraordinary power over their forms ensures that even the mightiest slaadi approach him with caution. His friendship with Ben-Hadar demonstrates that his artistic interests can also lead to cooperation and mutual appreciation, even with beings whose dispositions differ greatly from his own. Rennbuu's ambition remains as extravagant as his personality. He sees the multiverse as a vast canvas waiting to be recoloured, and he possesses both the power and the determination to continue changing it according to his whims. Wherever his influence reaches, natural colours and established appearances cannot be considered permanent, for the Lord of Colors may decide at any moment that the world would look better in an entirely different shade.