Mordenkainen, Revealing the Historic Legacy of D&D’s Most Powerful Wizard

(Community Requested) Enter the mind of Mordenkainen, the most powerful and enigmatic archmage in the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. From his origins in Greyhawk to his battle with Vecna and descent into madness in Barovia, this video explores the full legacy of the wizard behind spells like Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Mansion, Mordenkainen’s Sword, and Faithful Hound. Discover the creation of the Circle of Eight, his confrontation with Strahd von Zarovich, and how Bigby was brought back to life in an unexpected form. We also explore how Mordenkainen balances the cosmic scales of magic across the multiverse — and what could happen if he loses control. This deep-dive breaks down canonical D&D lore, including official details from Greyhawk, Curse of Strahd, Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes. Subscribe for more Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, and D&D lore videos every week! 00:00 Intro 00:19 Story of Mordenkainen 01:06 Arch Mage of Greyhawk 02:24 Citadel of Eight 04:00 Circle of Eight 06:00 Disaster with Vecna 07:14 Betrayal and Rebuilding 08:03 Madness in Barovia 09:18 Giants and Resurrection 10:35 Multiversal Traveller 11:43 Legacy #Mordenkainen #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dndlore #greyhawk #vecna #forgottenrealms #dungeonsanddragonslore #Archmage #wizardsofthecoast #dmadvice #dmtips #garygygax