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Fantasy NPC
Xyrosh
Ancient Vampire
“There is one thing that will turn a growing empire, like a bridle turning an untamed stallion. That one thing is influence.”
Appearance: A gaunt shadowless figure shuffles through the upper floors of a crumbling stone tower. His hairless skin is stretched tight over his bones, his face deformed into a needle-toothed grimace. A soiled robe hangs off his frame like a massive rag, tattered and stained. He turns to peer into the moonlight, revealing the shining scar on his forehead. It forms the burned outline of the sigil of Vior.
Personality: Xyrosh is a cold and calculated schemer, pulling the strings of a wide network of unwitting minions. Rigidly disciplined, he moves each one like a piece in a grand game, stepping ever closer to the next chapter of his wide-reaching plans. His only passion is for the five other vampires he’s created.
Motivation: They go on with their meager lives in ignorant bliss, clueless as to what I have done for them, what I continue to do. I am the only thing standing in her way. I am their savior in the dark.
Roleplaying Tips: Xyrosh rarely tells a lie, seeing selective truth as the more powerful weapon. His voice is dry, his throat hoarse, and his common speech is tinged with a thick and archaic elven accent.
Background: Xyrosh was one of the first humans to be apprenticed to an elven wizard, and he served his mistress well, even after the deep mysteries corrupted her. Cursed by Vior, the deity of light, he shared her fate, transformed into the thing men call vampire. As his former mistress works to lead the human kingdoms to destruction, Xyrosh opposes her as best he can, pitting his vast influence against her own.
Traits: Ancient, Arcane, Cunning, Evil, Intelligent, Intimidating, Monstrous, Persuasive, Ugly, Undead, Villainous, and Wise
Dark Secret: Xyrosh searched for ages to find those who reminded him of the three brothers and two sisters of his human life to turn into his vampire children. He cares for them like the family he has lost.
Plot Hooks
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Xyrosh harbors a burning hatred for the former paladin of Vior, Onna Arkander. Thirty years ago, she destroyed one of his vampire children and the loss is still fresh. He has tasked his other progeny and their servants to find and murder the woman and they are close to discovering where she hides.
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The vampire Xyrosh’s wealth and influence is the secret power behind many organizations and individuals. Whatever your affiliation, it’s likely that you are furthering his aims, or someone else in your faction is. If you remind him of his missing child, he may decide to turn you to restore his broken family.
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Some try to justify their evil as good. It is the same with the ancient vampire Xyrosh. He has dedicated his unnatural life to taking advantage of the developing human kingdoms in order to protect them from a greater evil, his former mentor, the vampire Jalathura. Though Xyrosh preys upon the weak for his own strength, if he were to be destroyed, there would be no one left to keep Jalathura in check.
Connections
Xyrosh seeks revenge against the former paladin Onna Arkander for destroying one of his vampire children.
Bonus Content
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Quick Summary Card - Xyrosh, Ancient Vampire
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