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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | A handsome Sarcosan approaching his middle years. Black hair frames a well-worn but highly attractive face, punctuated by two inky black eyes that are both disconcerting and fascinating | + | A handsome Sarcosan approaching his middle years. Black hair frames a well-worn but highly attractive face, punctuated by two inky black eyes that are both disconcerting and fascinating. He seems to radiate confidence, self-assurance and charisma. Usually dressed in fine courtier's clothes of black and red, including trousers, tunic, robe and cloak, all cut in Sarcosan style. His clothing often has extensive gold embroidery and ample gold jewelry and adornments. He is currently looking ominous in Robes 'inherited' from Librarian Suman in the Spire, with a deep hood taken from a nearby chapel. He carries a walking staff, but no visible weapons. |
== Background == | == Background == | ||
− | Born to nobility in Sharuun, Zal'Kazzir was bred to a life of intrigue. Reared on the politics of the court of the false Sussar, Zal'Kazzir quickly learned the lessons of power politics, learning to read faces and situations even as he learned to read poetry from the court library. He likely would've pursued a political career if not for a trauma during his adolescence: his mother Tannah, always a kind woman with a love of learning was discovered while teaching several young children, including Zal'Kazzir and his | + | Born to nobility in Sharuun, Zal'Kazzir was bred to a life of intrigue. Reared on the politics of the court of the false Sussar, Zal'Kazzir quickly learned the lessons of power politics, learning to read faces and situations even as he learned to read poetry from the court library. He likely would've pursued a political career if not for a trauma during his adolescence: his mother Tannah, always a kind woman with a love of learning was discovered while teaching several young children, including Zal'Kazzir and his younger sister Zara, to read. Zal'Kazzir was able to hide before the Legate, Olaf Black-Blade, and his orcish entourage spotted him, but his mother and sister and the others were not so lucky. Olaf murdered Tannah, and then used his dark magic to curse the area, causing her to rise as a hungering fell. At Olaf's command, the Tannah-Thing fell upon the helpless children, mauling and devouring them. From that day forward, Zal'Kazzir swore vengeance on the Corpse-God and all his works. |
He continued his political activities, but became a parasite on the system, rather that a true part of it; he began trading in illicit alcohol, drugs and information, forming a clandestine network of corruption and sowing discord and chaos whenever possible. In spite of, or perhaps because of his corrupt image, he and his family continued to gain in prominence, and was a frequent guest of the Shanduz. He used his privilages of travel to act as a wandering trader, smuggler and spy, but also secretly supplying the resistance with information. His brother Zaki did not approve of his activities, seeing him as a traitor and a collaborator, and much to his family's detriment, left to find glory and honour with the free riders on the plains. In order to preserve his family honor, and to avoid reprisals, Zal'Kazzir planted a story that Zaki had committed suicide, and quickly covered up his brother's existance, even going so far as to cremate the corpse of a refugee to throw off suspicion, further cementing Zaki's hatred of his brother. | He continued his political activities, but became a parasite on the system, rather that a true part of it; he began trading in illicit alcohol, drugs and information, forming a clandestine network of corruption and sowing discord and chaos whenever possible. In spite of, or perhaps because of his corrupt image, he and his family continued to gain in prominence, and was a frequent guest of the Shanduz. He used his privilages of travel to act as a wandering trader, smuggler and spy, but also secretly supplying the resistance with information. His brother Zaki did not approve of his activities, seeing him as a traitor and a collaborator, and much to his family's detriment, left to find glory and honour with the free riders on the plains. In order to preserve his family honor, and to avoid reprisals, Zal'Kazzir planted a story that Zaki had committed suicide, and quickly covered up his brother's existance, even going so far as to cremate the corpse of a refugee to throw off suspicion, further cementing Zaki's hatred of his brother. | ||
− | He met, fell in love with, and eventually married Aisha of Sezsen, the low-ranked daughter of a powerful Sharuun house, but the match was a poor one, and their marriage | + | He met, fell in love with, and eventually married Aisha of Sezsen, the low-ranked daughter of a powerful Sharuun house, but the match was a poor one, and their marriage is largely unhappy, thought they maintain it for decorum's sake. They have two children, a daughter, Zia, aged 10 and a son, Zahir, aged 11. Zal'Kazzir dotes on his daughter, a bright girl with a rapacious intellect, and loves, but is somewhat distant from his son, a mischevious, bullheaded boy. |
− | + | He lives in Sharuun with his wife, children and his aged father, Zoltan, in the family estate, called 'Whitefields' due to the preponderance of waterlilies that surround it. | |
== 10 questions == | == 10 questions == | ||
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* What is the worst thing the Corpse-God could do to your hero? ''(this could include things done to loved ones)'' | * What is the worst thing the Corpse-God could do to your hero? ''(this could include things done to loved ones)'' | ||
− | ** An eternity of torment with no possible escape (fell is high on the list) | + | ** An eternity of torment with no possible escape (fell is high on the list) [This is why the concept of being entombed alive scares him so much] |
* Describe a victory that your hero would like to have against The Shadow: | * Describe a victory that your hero would like to have against The Shadow: | ||
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* ''' Dahmir of Weton-Bleh ''' - A high-ranking official in the Sharuun government, Lord Dahmir is an aristocrat of the old school, and does whatever he deems necesary to preserve the traditions that he values. | * ''' Dahmir of Weton-Bleh ''' - A high-ranking official in the Sharuun government, Lord Dahmir is an aristocrat of the old school, and does whatever he deems necesary to preserve the traditions that he values. | ||
* ''' Sussar Farah Shanduz ''' - The Sussar of Sharuun. A friendly acquaintance and the most powerful Traitor Prince in the Southlands. Attended Zal's wedding, and has seen Zal as a valuable pawn in the past, as House Ghulvenne has no connection to any of his traitorous children, and is Zal's direct Sworn Sussar. | * ''' Sussar Farah Shanduz ''' - The Sussar of Sharuun. A friendly acquaintance and the most powerful Traitor Prince in the Southlands. Attended Zal's wedding, and has seen Zal as a valuable pawn in the past, as House Ghulvenne has no connection to any of his traitorous children, and is Zal's direct Sworn Sussar. | ||
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===Family=== | ===Family=== | ||
− | * ''' Aisha '''- Zal'kazzir's wife of 12 years | + | * ''' Aisha '''- Zal'kazzir's wife of 12 years, pretty, in the harried mother kind of way. Average height, long dark hair. An accomplished horsewoman and the third daughter of House Sezsen, Aisha and Zal'kazzir fell in love in the court at Sharuun, and their wedding was even attended by the sussar himself. They turned out to be a rotten match, however, and they fight almost constantly, though both are aristocratic enough to maintain the marriage for political reasons. |
− | * ''' Zahir ''' - Zal'Kazzir's son, | + | * ''' Zahir ''' - Zal'Kazzir's son, currently aged 11, a bright, precocious boy, with a knack for mischeif and an impish grin. Good-hearted but bull-headed. |
− | * ''' Zia ''' - Zal'kazzir's daughter, currently aged | + | * ''' Zia ''' - Zal'kazzir's daughter, currently aged 10, a clever, thoughtful, quiet, insightful girl who loves to smile. Loves flowers and poetry. She is literate is courtier, and reads voraciously. She is Zal'kazzir's 'little light' :) |
− | * ''' Zoltan ''' - Zal'Kazzir's Father. Old, but well-respected as wise and learned. Once worked as the exchequer for Sharuun. Cares for the family while Zal'kazzir is away, but has a poor relationship with Aisha, who he sees as a shrew | + | * ''' Zoltan ''' - Zal'Kazzir's Father. Old, but well-respected as wise and learned. Once worked as the exchequer for Sharuun. Cares for the family while Zal'kazzir is away, but has a poor relationship with Aisha, who he sees as a shrew. |
* ''' Zalma ''' - Zal'Kazzir's Younger Sister. They were very close growing up, and have an unusual relationship as adults; despite their conflicting views, the often share meals and discuss philosophy, politics and magic. She is one of the very few people who have long known of Zal'Kazzir's gift. She uses her position to protect the family, and Zal uses his influence to further her career. | * ''' Zalma ''' - Zal'Kazzir's Younger Sister. They were very close growing up, and have an unusual relationship as adults; despite their conflicting views, the often share meals and discuss philosophy, politics and magic. She is one of the very few people who have long known of Zal'Kazzir's gift. She uses her position to protect the family, and Zal uses his influence to further her career. | ||
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===Allies=== | ===Allies=== | ||
* ''' Sahi Amir ''' - An old Sahi of Sharuun, and a friend of Zal'kazzir's father, Amir is wise in the lore of the heavens, and is known to tend the wounded and sick on occasion. Much smarter that he appears, and more ruthless than his smile lets on, Amir is a well-respected elder in the community. | * ''' Sahi Amir ''' - An old Sahi of Sharuun, and a friend of Zal'kazzir's father, Amir is wise in the lore of the heavens, and is known to tend the wounded and sick on occasion. Much smarter that he appears, and more ruthless than his smile lets on, Amir is a well-respected elder in the community. | ||
* ''' Qadira the Witch ''' - A mystic, herbalist and fortune-teller. Qadira claims she speaks to spirits, and she very well may, but she brews noxious poisons and antidotes, and she knows much about many things, and makes a stimulating dinner companion. A middle-aged woman of matronly build, Qadira has had a fondness toward Zal'kazzir for several years, but their relationship has never progressed beyond friendship. | * ''' Qadira the Witch ''' - A mystic, herbalist and fortune-teller. Qadira claims she speaks to spirits, and she very well may, but she brews noxious poisons and antidotes, and she knows much about many things, and makes a stimulating dinner companion. A middle-aged woman of matronly build, Qadira has had a fondness toward Zal'kazzir for several years, but their relationship has never progressed beyond friendship. | ||
− | * ''' Lakz ''' - A crafty, malevolent, opportunistic goblin with a chip on his shoulder about his lot in life, who is remarkably loyal to those who take care of him. Lakz is the cheif of waste disposal for Sharuun; it is his job to ensure that all of the other goblins keep things tidy and don't step out of line. As such, he is very good at making things dissapear, and at finding unusual things. What started as an occasional bribe for services turned into a friendship of sorts, and Lakz had hidden Zal'kazzir's activities on more than one occasion, acts that Zal'kazzir deeply appreciates. Zal'kazzir has been very generous with both praise and goods to Lakz over the years, and more than anything else, he treats him as an equal | + | * ''' Lakz ''' - A crafty, malevolent, opportunistic goblin with a chip on his shoulder about his lot in life, who is remarkably loyal to those who take care of him. Lakz is the cheif of waste disposal for Sharuun; it is his job to ensure that all of the other goblins keep things tidy and don't step out of line. As such, he is very good at making things dissapear, and at finding unusual things. What started as an occasional bribe for services turned into a friendship of sorts, and Lakz had hidden Zal'kazzir's activities on more than one occasion, acts that Zal'kazzir deeply appreciates. Zal'kazzir has been very generous with both praise and goods to Lakz over the years, and more than anything else, he treats him as an equal. |
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===Enemies=== | ===Enemies=== | ||
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* ''' Olaf Black-Blade ''' - Dorn Soldier-Legate who murdered Zal'Kazzir's mother for teaching children to read, and then forced the boy to watch as she rose as fell and ate several childen, including his sister. Olaf is the source of much of Zal'kazzir's hatred of the shadow. It was from him that he learned the shadow's true face. | * ''' Olaf Black-Blade ''' - Dorn Soldier-Legate who murdered Zal'Kazzir's mother for teaching children to read, and then forced the boy to watch as she rose as fell and ate several childen, including his sister. Olaf is the source of much of Zal'kazzir's hatred of the shadow. It was from him that he learned the shadow's true face. | ||
* ''' Calma the Healer ''' - A good-hearted and well respected woman, mistress of the largest infirmary in Sharuun. Calma lost her only son to mordayn overdose, mordayn she traced back to Zal'kazzir. The addict who gave her the information later dissappeared without a trace, and no body was ever found. Thus deprived of evidence, Calma has nonetheless dedicated her energies to stemming the Sharuun drug trade (with Zal'kazzir near it's center) and blames Zal'kazzir for the death of her son. Her efforts have been largely ineffectual, but she is well respected and seen as virtuous. | * ''' Calma the Healer ''' - A good-hearted and well respected woman, mistress of the largest infirmary in Sharuun. Calma lost her only son to mordayn overdose, mordayn she traced back to Zal'kazzir. The addict who gave her the information later dissappeared without a trace, and no body was ever found. Thus deprived of evidence, Calma has nonetheless dedicated her energies to stemming the Sharuun drug trade (with Zal'kazzir near it's center) and blames Zal'kazzir for the death of her son. Her efforts have been largely ineffectual, but she is well respected and seen as virtuous. | ||
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===Locations=== | ===Locations=== | ||
− | * ''' Whitefield''' - The name given to the Ghulvenne Estate due to the preponderance of waterlily-covered ponds surrounding it. It is rambling and can be confusing at first, but is warm and inviting, with marble floors, elegant draperies and large windows | + | * ''' Whitefield''' - The name given to the Ghulvenne Estate due to the preponderance of waterlily-covered ponds surrounding it. It is rambling and can be confusing at first, but is warm and inviting, with marble floors, elegant draperies and large windows. |
* ''' "Pray" ''' - The name of a hidden sidestreet near the Sharuun waterfront; the location of the black market. Always used in parlance with the wrong time association, as in "yes, this afternoon I'm going to go and pray" meaning tomorrow morning I'm going to the black market. | * ''' "Pray" ''' - The name of a hidden sidestreet near the Sharuun waterfront; the location of the black market. Always used in parlance with the wrong time association, as in "yes, this afternoon I'm going to go and pray" meaning tomorrow morning I'm going to the black market. | ||
* ''' Quadira's Shop ''' - A dusty shop filled with all sorts of strange items (much like a modern day occult shop) Also contains living quarters, a secret alchemical lab and a library. | * ''' Quadira's Shop ''' - A dusty shop filled with all sorts of strange items (much like a modern day occult shop) Also contains living quarters, a secret alchemical lab and a library. | ||
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== Gear == | == Gear == | ||
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* ''Books'' | * ''Books'' | ||
− | ** '''Folio of Ancient Religion''' | + | ** '''Treatise on Demonology''' |
− | ** '''The Diary of Kenes Kakishi''' | + | ** '''Folio of Ancient Religion''' |
+ | ** '''The Diary of Kenes Kakishi''' (The private journal of a well-known countess, filled with court intrigue, gossip, debauchery and treason; a raunchy and incriminating glimpse inside the private lives of the local nobility) | ||
== To-Do List == | == To-Do List == | ||
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+ | * ''Adam'' | ||
+ | ** Create Staff and Population for Whitefield and Vassals | ||
+ | ** Expand private pages | ||
+ | ** Make a map/prop for Whitefields | ||
+ | ** Design style elements | ||
+ | ** Create list of NPCs for Kev | ||
== Bluebooking Links (Private) == | == Bluebooking Links (Private) == | ||
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[[http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Midnight_RPG_-_Chapter_17.75]] | [[http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Midnight_RPG_-_Chapter_17.75]] | ||
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== Private Character Information == | == Private Character Information == | ||
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[[Zal'Kazzir's Dark Gambit|Dreams of Glory]] | [[Zal'Kazzir's Dark Gambit|Dreams of Glory]] | ||
− | [[Zal'Kazzir's | + | [[Zak'Kazzir's Worries and Fears|Cries of Fear]] |
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+ | [[Zal'Kazzir's Hopes and Dreams|Wishes of Hope]] | ||
= D'hal, Zal'Kazzir's Familiar = | = D'hal, Zal'Kazzir's Familiar = |