Leomund

Leomund, also known as Leomund the Red, was a clever and practical archmage and member of the Circle of Eight. He always kept his whereabouts circumspect, but it is thought he once lived in Itudia. An enigmatic figure, he made no writings, and is known chiefly through the accounts of writers writing after his lifetime, particularly his student Tenser.

Leomund, was already very old when he joined the Circle of Eight. He retired from the Circle only six years later, citing other compelling uses of his time. He was replaced by Tenser later that year and has been seldom heard from since.

Tenser's dialogues are among the most comprehensive accounts of Leomund to survive, though it is unclear the degree to which Leomund himself is "hidden behind his 'best disciple'". Through his portrayal in Tenser's dialogues, Leomund has become renowned for his contribution to the fields of arcane ethics and epistemology.

Leomund developed and taught the spells Leomund's Hidden Lodge, Leomund's Lamentable Belaborment, Leomund's Secret Chest, Leomund's Secure Shelter, Leomund's Tiny Hut, and Leomund's Trap. He is mentioned as the chief source of inspiration for Architecture, Forgotten Arts of Oratory Magnetism, Thesis on the Planes of Anti-Matter, and Transcendental Impenetrabilities.

Leomund is also credited with the invention of "Leomund's plate and cup". Made of engraved silver, gold, or platinum, these finely crafted dishes produce delicious meals and alcoholic drinks on command, at variable frequencies per day depending on the nature of the item. After use, they must be cleaned with sweet or holy water once a week or permanently stop functioning.