Hlam has twice tried and failed to become
the White Master of Dragons. He was defeated
by Iltmul at the Citadel of the Mists, and later
by Iltmul?s successor, Dumal Erard of the
Company of Crazed Venturers. Hlam considers
these defeats signs from Tyr that he
was not ready to advance in Tyr?s service, so
he patiently meditates and trains, alone in a
small cave partway up the eastern face of
Mount Waterdeep. The Guard and Watch
know of his presence but do not disturb him.
Indeed, they have instructions from Piergeiron
to leave food at the cave-mouth regularly.
Hlam considers it part of his service to
Tyr to train monks of lesser accomplishments,
but considers adventuring with companions
(rather than alone) to be frivolous selfindulgence.
He will expect such trainees to
make offerings to Tyr, at the shrine in
Neverwinter or elsewhere.