Dawn of the GrayGuard (Information)

Dawn of the Grayguard was the first official Way To Mandalay campaign, utilizing Dungeons & Dragons rules, Edition 3.5, the game covered the growth of Dexn Canard as he rose from obscure Paladinhood to the Leader of the Silver Shield.

The game took place entirely upon the continent of Talana, the Human Province, in the Mandalay year 4096.

Dawn of the Grayguard introduced some of the most famous characters in the Mandalay series, including Tarris Goldenaxe and Nika Siannodell. The story covered Dexn's struggles with becoming a Paladin, and the first initial struggle against the Black Hand. The White Wand, wielded by Dexn himself, is first introduced, and the game ended with a final showdown with the Tarrasque over Thaselon.

Featured Heroes
Heroes in this campaign:
 * Dexn Canard, Half-Elf Grayguard level 14
 * Conaire Nightingale, Human Bard level 6
 * Nickfizz, Gnome Monk level 6
 * Nika Siannodell, Elf Rogue level 13
 * Tyrael Deimos, Half-elf Wizard/Sorcerer level 15
 * Tarris Goldenaxe, Dwarf Fighter level 14
 * Videl, Elf Barbarian level 14

Featured Villains
Villains in this campaign:
 * Zyphren, Extradimensional Vampire*
 * Zedek the Black, Undead leader of The Black Hand
 * Orcus, Demon Prince of Undead (Destroyed)


 * Zyphren was later turned into a Deathless and became a Chaotic Good Hero in the next campaign.