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	==Background==		==Background==
	[[Inajira]] first came to [[Ravenloft]] as a result of the events concluding [[the Grand Conjunction]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> During these final events, the [[Demiplane of Dread]] burst open to let all of its prisoners free onto the [[Prime Material Plane]].<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 8.</ref> Strahd traveled to [[Barovia (Prime Material Plane)\|the Prime Material Plane version of Barovia]]. This gave Inajira the opportunity to both wreak horrible revenge upon Strahd.In addition, Inajira hoped to retrieve the [[Book of Keeping]] (see below) that Strahd had conned Inajira into lending him.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> (Without his Book of Keeping, Inajira was an [[exile]] from his home in [[Gehenna]]. To this end, Inajira teleported into [[Castle Ravenloft]] on the Prime Material Plane and [[murdered]] [[King Barov von Zarovich VI]], mistaking him for Strahd. Inajira quickly realized his error and kidnapped [[Queen Kristiana von Zarovich]] to use as a bargaining chip in an elaborate scheme to get his Book of Keeping back.<ref name=RoEp11>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 11.</ref> However, Inajira's plans became unglued when his Book of Keeping was destroyed with the touch of the [[Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]] and [[the Mists]] claiming the fiend when it took back Azalin and Strahd.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>		[[Inajira]] first came to [[Ravenloft]] as a result of the events concluding [[the Grand Conjunction]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> During these final events, the [[Demiplane of Dread]] burst open to let all of its prisoners free onto the [[Prime Material Plane]].<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 8.</ref> Strahd traveled to [[Barovia (Prime Material Plane)\|the Prime Material Plane version of Barovia]]. This gave Inajira the opportunity to both wreak horrible revenge upon Strahd. In addition, Inajira hoped to retrieve the [[Book of Keeping]] (see below) that Strahd had conned Inajira into lending him.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> (Without his Book of Keeping, Inajira was an [[exile]] from his home in [[Gehenna]]. To this end, Inajira teleported into [[Castle Ravenloft]] on the Prime Material Plane and [[murdered]] [[King Barov von Zarovich VI]], mistaking him for Strahd. Inajira quickly realized his error and kidnapped [[Queen Kristiana von Zarovich]] to use as a bargaining chip in an elaborate scheme to get his Book of Keeping back.<ref name=RoEp11>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 11.</ref> However, Inajira's plans became unglued when his Book of Keeping was destroyed with the touch of the [[Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]] and [[the Mists]] claiming the fiend when it took back Azalin and Strahd.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==		==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==

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	From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 143.</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>		From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 143.</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	Inajira despises [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]] who has, so far, evaded the enforcement of the [[contract]] that binds them.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> Judging by [[Azalin]]'s comments, Inajira and [[Azalin]] hold no love for each other either.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p.17.</ref>		Inajira despises [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]] who has, so far, evaded the enforcement of the [[contract]] that binds them.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> Judging by [[Azalin]]'s comments, Inajira and [[Azalin]] hold no love for each other either.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 17</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==		==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==
	For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71.</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>		For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 49-50, 67, 71, 78.</ref>		[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 49-50, 67, 71, 78.</ref>

	Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 71.</ref>, there is no apparent connection.		Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71</ref>, there is no apparent connection.

	==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==		==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==
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	==In Myth and Legend==		==In Myth and Legend==
	The name of this fiend is sometimes recorded as ''Ijrail'' or ''Inraji'', such as the legends of the [[Terg]]s calling a [[fiend]] to send after then General Strahd. In these legends, General Strahd banished the fiend.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 17.</ref> This may be a reference to the event that fulfilled completed [[Hyskosa's Hexad]] and defeated the Grand Conjunction. In brief, [[adventurer]]s went back in time to when Inajira was about to complete the pact with Strahd and banished the fiend before he got the chance, thus changing history.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 85-86.</ref>		The name of this fiend is sometimes recorded as ''Ijrail'' or ''Inraji'', such as the legends of the [[Terg]]s calling a [[fiend]] to send after then General Strahd. In these legends, General Strahd banished the fiend.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 17</ref> This may be a reference to the event that fulfilled completed [[Hyskosa's Hexad]] and defeated the Grand Conjunction. In brief, [[adventurer]]s went back in time to when Inajira was about to complete the pact with Strahd and banished the fiend before he got the chance, thus changing history.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 85-86.</ref>

	==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==		==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==

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	For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71.</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>		For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71.</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III, p. 49-50, 67, 71, 78.</ref>		[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 49-50, 67, 71, 78.</ref>

	Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 71.</ref>, there is no apparent connection.		Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 71.</ref>, there is no apparent connection.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Inajira is a [[fiend]], an [[arcanaloth]] from [[Gehenna]] in the [[Lower Planes]], [[called]] into the mortal world by [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]]. He is a [[collector]] who deals in [[soul\|souls]].<ref name=~~gaz1p142~~>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		Inajira is a [[fiend]], an [[arcanaloth]] from [[Gehenna]] in the [[Lower Planes]], [[called]] into the mortal world by [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]]. He is a [[collector]] who deals in [[soul\|souls]].<ref name="[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.143</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.143</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>
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	==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==		==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==
	10,000 ft, [[Corruption Index]] 0<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.143</ref>		10,000 ft, [[Corruption Index]] 0<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 143.</ref>

	==Comparison With Standard Arcanaloths==		==Comparison With Standard Arcanaloths==
	Inajira is unique among [[arcanaloth]]s in that he casts [[spell]]s as a [[wizard]].<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.143</ref> Most arcanaloths cast spells as [[sorcerer]]s.<ref>[[Monster Manual 2 (3e)]] p.204</ref> The reason of this difference is unknown.		Inajira is unique among [[arcanaloth]]s in that he casts [[spell]]s as a [[wizard]].<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 143.</ref> Most arcanaloths cast spells as [[sorcerer]]s.<ref>[[Monster Manual 2 (3e)]], p. 204.</ref> The reason of this difference is unknown.



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	==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==		==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==
	For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies an unwelcoming [[manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>

	[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.49-50, 67,71,78</ref>		[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.49-50, 67,71,78</ref>

	Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref>, there is no apparent connection.		Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref>, there is no apparent connection.

	==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==		==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==

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	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	Inajira is a [[fiend]], an [[arcanaloth]] from [[Gehenna]] in the [[Lower Planes]], [[called]] into the mortal world by [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]]. He is a [[collector]] who deals in [[soul\|souls]].<ref name="[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>		Inajira is a [[fiend]], an [[arcanaloth]] from [[Gehenna]] in the [[Lower Planes]], [[called]] into the mortal world by [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]]. He is a [[collector]] who deals in [[soul\|souls]].<ref name="[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.143</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		From this fiend, individuals can be granted in this life their heart's desires. In exchange, Inajira is granted [[proprietorship]] in the existence to follow over their immortal souls.<ref name=gaz1p143>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 143.</ref> Individuals entering into such a [[contract]] sooner or later come to regret it. One does not get the better of Inajira. He is not [[deceived]], rather it is he who [[deceiver\|deceives]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	Inajira despises [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]] who has, so far, evaded the enforcement of the [[contract]] that binds them.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref> Judging by [[Azalin]]'s comments, Inajira and [[Azalin]] hold no love for each other either.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.17</ref>		Inajira despises [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]] who has, so far, evaded the enforcement of the [[contract]] that binds them.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> Judging by [[Azalin]]'s comments, Inajira and [[Azalin]] hold no love for each other either.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p.17.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
	[[Inajira]] first came to [[Ravenloft]] as a result of the events concluding [[the Grand Conjunction]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref> During these final events, the [[Demiplane of Dread]] burst open to let all of its prisoners free onto the [[Prime Material Plane]].<ref>[[Roots of Evil]] p.8</ref> Strahd traveled to [[Barovia (Prime Material Plane)\|the Prime Material Plane version of Barovia]]. This gave Inajira the opportunity to both wreak horrible revenge upon Strahd.In addition, Inajira hoped to retrieve the [[Book of Keeping]] (see below) that Strahd had conned Inajira into lending him.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref> (Without his Book of Keeping, Inajira was an [[exile]] from his home in [[Gehenna]]. To this end, Inajira teleported into [[Castle Ravenloft]] on the Prime Material Plane and [[murdered]] [[King Barov von Zarovich VI]], mistaking him for Strahd. Inajira quickly realized his error and kidnapped [[Queen Kristiana von Zarovich]] to use as a bargaining chip in an elaborate scheme to get his Book of Keeping back.<ref name=RoEp11>[[Roots of Evil]] p.11</ref> However, Inajira's plans became unglued when his Book of Keeping was destroyed with the touch of the [[Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]] and [[the Mists]] claiming the fiend when it took back Azalin and Strahd.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		[[Inajira]] first came to [[Ravenloft]] as a result of the events concluding [[the Grand Conjunction]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> During these final events, the [[Demiplane of Dread]] burst open to let all of its prisoners free onto the [[Prime Material Plane]].<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 8.</ref> Strahd traveled to [[Barovia (Prime Material Plane)\|the Prime Material Plane version of Barovia]]. This gave Inajira the opportunity to both wreak horrible revenge upon Strahd.In addition, Inajira hoped to retrieve the [[Book of Keeping]] (see below) that Strahd had conned Inajira into lending him.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref> (Without his Book of Keeping, Inajira was an [[exile]] from his home in [[Gehenna]]. To this end, Inajira teleported into [[Castle Ravenloft]] on the Prime Material Plane and [[murdered]] [[King Barov von Zarovich VI]], mistaking him for Strahd. Inajira quickly realized his error and kidnapped [[Queen Kristiana von Zarovich]] to use as a bargaining chip in an elaborate scheme to get his Book of Keeping back.<ref name=RoEp11>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 11.</ref> However, Inajira's plans became unglued when his Book of Keeping was destroyed with the touch of the [[Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]] and [[the Mists]] claiming the fiend when it took back Azalin and Strahd.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==		==Activities in [[Ravenloft]]==
	For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		For the most part, Inajira has been keeping a low profile in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]], p. 71.</ref> He masquerades as a mortal, being able to maintain a given facade for but a year or two. He dwells invariably in [[Barovia]] or its surrounding [[domains]]. Presently, he passes himself for as a [[magistrate]] and an amateur [[alchemist]] in [[Teufeldorf]] where he occupies [[Inajira's Manor\|an unwelcoming manor]] that is furnished principally with with old [[books]] and arcana paraphernalia.<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.49-50, 67,71,78</ref>		[[Zartin the Red]] is known to have encountered Inajira in a conflict with Strahd.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III, p. 49-50, 67, 71, 78.</ref>

	Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p.71</ref>, there is no apparent connection.		Although [[Dr. Rudolph Van Richten]] speculates there might be a connection between Inajira and [[Arijani]]<ref name=vrmhcp71>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 71.</ref>, there is no apparent connection.

	==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==		==Inajira's [[Book of Keeping]]==
	Inajira's ''[[Book of Keeping]]'' is where he keeps the record of his contracts. They are signed in [[blood]]. As an [[artifact]], it is immune to all damage or harm from normal sources.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]] p.5-6</ref> Since Inajira's arrival in [[Ravenloft]], he has busied himself with filling the pages of its replacement, a [[phylactery]] given to him thanks to [[the Dark Powers]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.142</ref>		Inajira's ''[[Book of Keeping]]'' is where he keeps the record of his contracts. They are signed in [[blood]]. As an [[artifact]], it is immune to all damage or harm from normal sources.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 5-6.</ref> Since Inajira's arrival in [[Ravenloft]], he has busied himself with filling the pages of its replacement, a [[phylactery]] given to him thanks to [[the Dark Powers]].<ref name=gaz1p142>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 142.</ref>

	==In Myth and Legend==		==In Myth and Legend==
	The name of this fiend is sometimes recorded as ''Ijrail'' or ''Inraji'', such as the legends of the [[Terg]]s calling a [[fiend]] to send after then General Strahd. In these legends, General Strahd banished the fiend.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.17</ref> This may be a reference to the event that fulfilled completed [[Hyskosa's Hexad]] and defeated the Grand Conjunction. In brief, [[adventurer]]s went back in time to when Inajira was about to complete the pact with Strahd and banished the fiend before he got the chance, thus changing history.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]] p.85-86</ref>		The name of this fiend is sometimes recorded as ''Ijrail'' or ''Inraji'', such as the legends of the [[Terg]]s calling a [[fiend]] to send after then General Strahd. In these legends, General Strahd banished the fiend.<ref name=gaz1p17>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]], p. 17.</ref> This may be a reference to the event that fulfilled completed [[Hyskosa's Hexad]] and defeated the Grand Conjunction. In brief, [[adventurer]]s went back in time to when Inajira was about to complete the pact with Strahd and banished the fiend before he got the chance, thus changing history.<ref>[[Roots of Evil]], p. 85-86.</ref>

	==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==		==[[Reality Wrinkle]]==