Who is Szass Tam - the ruler of Thay? ► DND LORE

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Have you ever heard of Szass Tam? He is the lich, zulkir of Necromancy and the true ruler of Thay, an evil magocratic nation in Faerun, Forgotten Realms setting of Dungeons and Dragons. How did become so powerful, where can you meet him on your adventures or play as DM?
Did you know that he killed 300 year old vampire to achieve zulkir position? Or that he met Larloch the Shadow King and survived? Or that he struck a deal with Bane himself?
Here is all lore on Szass Tam, the ruler of Thay, lich and powerful zulkir, from his early years in Delhumide in Thay to lich transformation and onwards. With the full transparent timeline!

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0:00 - Who is Szass Tam
0:47 - Thay foundation
1:10 - Birthday of Szass Tam
1:54 - Becoming a zulkir of necromancy
2:31 - Lich transformation
3:23 - First invasion of Aglarond
3:55 - Salamander War
4:27 - Truce with Tuigan Horde
5:07 - Dealings on The Swords Coast
6:20 - Second invasion of Aglarond
6:58 - Becoming a sole ruler of Thay
7:20 - Spellplague period
8:17 - Szass Tam Dread Rings
9:26 - Acererak's Soulmonger
10:09 - Is he a strong?
10:59 - DM Tips
11:45 - End of Szass Tam story

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