Mannaphi Al Lazphal

Hogstone's former court mage, the Wizard Mannaphi Al Lazphal survived the Sack of Hogstone, and had been one of the key administrators and governors of the city since. He was responsible for the conception and delivery of the Summons of the Sekken Steiner.

History
A wizard from the Spice Islands, Mannaphi came from the noble Lazphal family, made rich from the trade of cinnamon and nutmeg. He came to Hogstone to serve Erryk V Steiner, and was present during the Sack of Hogstone, where he fought valiantly before finally retreating with Ranulph.

Recent Events
Weeks after sending out the Summons of the Sekken Steiner, Mannaphi's ship was lost whilst travelling to Sailor's Wyk for supplies. Pursued by the Mutt clans and sailing in to a storm, Mannaphis ship overturned and his crew were killed. Mannaphi washed up on the Cannibal island of Dun Din, where the tribesman captured him.

The Adventurers rescued Mannaphi from the cannibals, but not before one of his legs had been cut off. The Adventurers managed to carry him aboard the Jagged Pelt and get him back to Hogstone.

Mannaphi stayed under the care of Britta and Helena at the Sleeping Stag until he was stable enough to return to his tower within the walls of Hogstone Keep.

When a band of raiders from the Greyship Clan attacked Hogstone, Mannaphi pulled himself to a window within the Keep and using all of his remaining power cast lightning down at the attackers.

After the battle, Mannaphi named the Adventurers the new Guardians of Hogstone, granting them the Guardians Tower. He asked them to provide him with a spellbook, so that he could provide more help for them. He advised them that Caedwella's Cauldron on Sailor's Wyk might be the best place to find one.

Ronan brought the Ring of Mind-Shielding to Mannaphi after finding that the ring was inhabited by a Tortle named Doya. He suggested that the fact that Doya remained in the ring meant that his bones somewhere survive.

After finding Doya's remains, The Guardians brought Mannaphi a spellbook. He explained that while full resurrection was not a skill he possessed, he did know of someone that could help. An old Tabaxi Cleric named Gifted Hand who lived on the Tabaxi islands far to the east. Mannaphi told the group that he used to know Gifted Hand's apprentice, a man named Razza Al Haq. Mannaphi managed to send a message to Razza, who replied that Gifted Hand was in hiding, that he was being sought out by the Mutt Clan. The Guardians replied that they were fighting the Mutts and could help, to which Razza replied that he would help them, but only in person, and to seek him out on Growing Shower.

When the Guardians claimed back the Scholar Statue, Mannaphi was both excited and relieved. He explained to Farrus, who had been selected as its custodian, how to attune to the statue.