Name: Aleksander "Sasha" Zog | The Lion of the North | King of the Dead | The Master of Black Speech
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Appearance:
Mage?: Yes - Black Speech.
Biography:
- [Black Speech]: Sasha was untrained in the ancient Eshonie magicks known as Black Speech, which is the mystical ways of preforming magic by the shamans and healers of the frozen tundra, until he accessed the crypt while enslaved. He unlocked the ability, and ever since, has worked in secret to train and perfect his ability with the assistance of a teacher, an old shaman from his tribe. The abilities Black Speech are capable of varies, but Zog only has access to few spells, and they all must be said aloud. The one he is most known for, and one that others are so far incapable of using, is The Dead Rise.
- [Dagger Proficiency]: Though he wields a greatsword one handed, that leaves one hand open, after all, and rather than occupy it with a shield, Sasha prefers to wield an additional dagger on his off-hand. He is adept at throwing and landing his hits accurately, which is his only means of longer distance fighting. The addition of the knives serves as a secret technique as well, most people unable to comprehend how a man can functionally fight with a greatsword and a knife at the same time.
- [Moose Rider]: One of the most dreaded cavalry on the continent, the Eshon Moose Riders are disciplined and trained relentlessly to attain such a high standard, and any less is incapable of taming and riding a moose. Zog often rides into battle atop his armored bull moose, Spartak.
Limitations:
- [But A Man]: He too requires rest, relaxation, time off, food, water, everything and in a bit of excess since he is larger and stronger than most. He alone can only accomplish so much. A man can bleed and die, and the many scars of simply growing up in the frozen wasteland can attest to Aleksander's mortality.
- [Speech]: The Dead Rise, Perish, and other spells of the Black Speech discipline all require audible vocalization to be cast. Take away the ability to speak, and one cannot use their magic. For this reason, rival practitioners of Black Speech can use Silence to prevent their opponent from speaking.
Equipment:
- [Eshonie Plate Armor]: Offering ample physical protection and surprisingly lightweight for the heavy armor set, the armor of an Eshonie clansman holds a special place in their culture. They are repaired often and kept in fighting condition, but almost never show a new appearance.
- [Alban Greatsword]: A large, heavy, and powerful blade handcrafted over several months to achieve unparalleled durability and resistance. Made of hardened steel, plentiful in the northern reaches of Eshon, Alban Greatswords are known for their ability to deflect and withstand magical effects.
- [Daggers]: One is always within reach, yet Zog carries only about ten hidden throughout his person at all times, so he can't exactly spam dagger throws.
- [Spartak]: Raised from a young calf into a gargantuan Bull Moose, Spartak is Zog's mount. Heavily armored and appearing like a walking tank, the beast has grown used to the harsh rush of combat and is able to charge into battle at Sasha's guidance.
Optional Questionnaire
Personal Quest: Turn Eshon into a monarchy and become King of the North.
Favorite Factions: N/A
Least Favorite Factions: The Knights of Shotarr
Favorite Memory: Escaping slavery and getting revenge on Tarshar for it
Goals: Defend Eshon from foreign intervention
Greatest Fear: Death
Religion: Eshonie Ancestral Worship