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====== Awook ======

[[gnoll|Gnoll]] contestant at the Festival of Heroes. His looks and stature can be quite intimidating to the locals.

>//The [[gnoll|Gnoll]] is the tallest of the contestants. He sharpens his blade near one of the statues.// - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)


His savagery is known by the other participants.

>//“That’s Awook. He took the test of champions last year. I heard he ate one of the other competitors.” The [[halfling|Halfling]] shrugs. “I mean… it’s probably just a rumor.”// - [[pulgor|Pulgor]] - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

|**Race:**| [[gnoll|Gnoll]]|
|**Affiliation/Loyalty:**| [[dragul_alliance|Dragul Alliance]]|

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===== Military Career =====
Served as a lieutenant under the command of [[yonlok|Yonlok]]. Upon [[yonlok|Yonlok's]] death, took it upon himself to take charge of his son and daughter, training them to fight in the [[dragul|Dragul]] army.

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===== References =====

==== Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1) ====

Awook distances himself from the rest of the would be heroes. He seems content to hunt down the [[werewolf|Werewolf]] himself.

  * You may attempt to work with Awook.
  * You decide to work with [[pulgor|Pulgor Goodweather]] instead.

Choosing to work with Awook, you sense he is not pleased with your choice.

>//The Gnoll sizes you up warily and then sighs. “Fine,” he says. “Just try to stay out of my way."// - Awook - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

While wandering the streets of [[wildwood|Wildwood]], Awook will offer advise you on a number of ethical issues you encounter. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV1-1 & ADV1-2)

Awook has an intimidating way of dealing with the locals of [[wildwood|Wildwood]]. Many seem afraid or reluctant to answer his questions. 

>//“Even when I try to be polite, these townsfolk react as if I were a monster. Perhaps it would be better if you talked to her.”// - Awook - Festival of Heroe (GS-ADV1)

[[pulgor|Pulgor]] will get in the way of your hunt multiple times. Eventually you will have to deal with him, either asking him to join you or send him packing. Due to Awook's intense disdain for the [[gimnax|Queen]], [[pulgor|Pulgor]] will attempt to teach him a lesson.  

Once the [[arnon|Werewolf]] has been handled, the [[imbri|Immortal Knight]] will inform Awook that he is not welcome in the [[heroes_guild|Guild]]. In fact, he is a known [[dragul_alliance|Dragul]] spy, a fact that he just laughs at as he wanders into the distance.

==== Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5)====

The accusation against Awook is later proven true. He has been paying the [[order_of_assassins|Order of Assassins]] to kill members of the [[heroes_guild|Heroes Guild]].

You discover [[nayo|Nayo]] and [[imbri|Imbri]] in a [[secret_cavern|secret cavern]] in the [[saurian_wasteland|wasteland]]. They have captured Awook. He manages to escape his bonds.

  * Side with [[nayo|Nayo]].
    * Drive Awook out of the [[secret_cavern|cavern]].
    * He leaves you wounded in the darkness. [[nayo|Nayo]] does not survive the battle.
  * Side with Awook.
    * Wound [[nayo|Nayo]] and she retreats in into the darkness.
    * [[nayo|Nayo]] manages to knock you to the ground.

==== The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)====
There is a chance that Awook, along with [[yonlok|Yonlok]], has been captured by [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] in connection with the death of [[nayo|Nayo]]. His friend may be killed in the ensuing skirmish with the [[queen_s_guard|Queen's Guard]]. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-66)
==== Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)====
Your choices early in your adventure will determine if you offer aid to Awook during the [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|Battle of the Arcazion Pit]].

==== The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)====
Many combatants at the [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|Battle of the Arcazion Pit]] believe that Awook was slain during the fighting. Many [[dragul|Dragul]] elevated his memory to an almost god-like level.

Despite those accounts, others claim he survived and continued to serve in the [[dragul|Dragul]] army. Angry that the [[immortal_knight|Immortal Knight]] sided with [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]], he painted his armor red and declared himself the true heir to the title.