Undead Powers of the Dead Lands
The Undead Powers of the Dead Lands -- As Told by the Wanderer True, the beasts of the Dead Lands are powerful and dangerous in the extreme, but they are nothing compared to some of the free willed Undead that I have met (some under less than pleasant circumstances). The power of some of these monsters could possibly rival one of the weaker Sorcerer Kings. The following list include the names and behaviors of some of the more powerful entities I have encountered, fought, or otherwise learned about. I did my best to stay away from some of these beings, I suggest you follow my precedent .
Amion
: By far the most kind, gentle, and humane of all the Undead I have ever encountered. I have spoken to him in length, and he is both interesting to speak with and a wonderful host. He even went so far as to provide me with food and drink, two things rarer to the Dead Lands than gold to a slave in the Tablelands. Amion is quite unique, as he is what was once known as a Gnome: a race of short, bearded (males only) demihumans. I was quite fascinated with his unique appearance and, I must admit, it did take some getting used to (for the most part because of his age and the fact that he didn't have too much skin left on his frail frame). Amion did have his quirks though. He often danced around the subject of a female named "Qwith", I believe the two may have once had a relationship. Possibly the oddest thing that happened when in Amion's company occured on the last day of my visit. He seemed to be debating on whether or not he could trust me, and was unusually quiet that day. The old Gnome silently lead me to an old weather-beaten tower. He opened doors that had obviously not been opened in centuries and took me down a steep marble staircase. Halfway down, Amion unexpectedly stopped, turned around, and silently lead me back up the stairwell. To this day I have no idea what it was that Amion nearly showed me down there, but I could tell it was powerful. Very powerful.
Evar'li
: Evar'li is the complete antithesis of Amion. He is a vile and uncaring beast, with as much humanity as the Dragon and a disposition to match. I've never met Evar'li (and would not want to), but Amion did tell me what he has learned over the years of that enigmatic figure. Amion says that Evar'li was once an Arena Necromancer, working for Hamanu in Urik's deadly arena. Hamanu knew that Evar'li was growing too powerful, so he gave him an ultimatum: find the sorcerer "Gretch" of the Dead Lands and attempt to form an alliance between the mage's land (the Dead Lands) and Urik, or die. Evar'li chose the Dead Lands. He travelled for many months before finding the Obsidian Plains, and upon arriving he had lost everything and everyone he had started his quest with, except his Spellbook, his mastery of the Way, and a esoteric spider who is believed to be Evar'li's reincarnated lover, "Aye". Evar'li found Gretch and, instead of making the alliance, he became Gretch's student in the art of Necromancy magic. Evar'li was given the gift of Unlife from his mentor, and so became a Kaisharga. Here the details got sketchy.....it is believed that Evar'li turned on Gretch, attempting to destroy his teacher and gain control of the Dead Lands using the Way as well as the magic Gretch had taught him. It is unknown if Evar'li was successful at destroying Gretch, though Amion now believes he failed, as powerful Undead have been amassing around Gretch's castle lately.