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Kürbis Kohl

Goliath — Ice Spires

Barbarian — Path of the Storm

7Level
75HP
18AC
40 ftSpeed
STR19+4
DEX15+2
CON17+3
INT9-1
WIS10+0
CHA13+1
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Kürbis Kohl is a goliath barbarian born among a mountain tribe that lived high in the rugged peaks of the Forgotten Realms. Life there was harsh and unforgiving. From childhood, Kürbis learned to climb sheer cliffs, hunt dangerous mountain beasts, and endure storms that would drive most travelers back down the mountain paths.

Among his people, strength was respected above all else, and Kürbis proved himself early as a powerful warrior. When danger threatened his tribe, a fierce battle fury would take hold of him, turning the calm mountain wanderer into a relentless protector.

One night, that strength was truly tested.

A violent raid struck the goliath tribe, and the mountain camp erupted into chaos. During the attack, a traveling bard who had been staying with the tribe found himself caught in the middle of the battle. While others fought to defend the village, Kürbis pulled the terrified bard away from the fighting, shielding him from the attackers and guiding him safely out of the danger.

The bard’s name was Dustin Dwint.

After the battle, Dustin left the mountains alive thanks to Kürbis. In return, he did what bards do best: he turned the story into a song.

The Ballad of Kürbis Kohl soon spread across taverns throughout the realms. In the song, Kürbis is portrayed as a towering hero who charged into battle with thunderous bagpipes echoing across the mountains while driving back the attackers and saving the helpless bard.

As with most bardic tales, the truth has grown larger with every retelling.

Kürbis himself rarely speaks of that night. Since then he has wandered far from the mountains, traveling the wild places of the world, following the road wherever it leads and lending his strength to those who need it.

But in many taverns, when the ale is flowing and the musicians begin to play, there is always someone ready to shout the famous refrain:

“Raise your cups for Kürbis Kohl!” 🍻

03 The Ballad of Kürbis Kohl 2:58