Zephyrion Grimheart

Zephyrion Grimheart was born into a world that looked down on him. As a half-elf, he never quite fit in with either humans or elves, and was often treated as an outsider. Despite this, he was a diligent scholar with high morals and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. He began studying as a cleric at Allcourt Keep, hoping to use his knowledge to help those in need. However, he found that the teachings of the Theocracy didn't align with his beliefs, and he struggled to reconcile his own morals with the religion he was supposed to follow. This made him unfavored by the High Pontiff, and he was cast out of the Keep and into the harsh, snowy north.   Trudging through the snow, Zephyrion eventually passed out from exhaustion. In his dreams, he was confronted by the Nightmother, a deity of death and darkness. She offered him safety and power if he pledged his allegiance to her. Upon waking, he found that he had newfound necromancy powers and the Nightmother's voice ringing in his head, urging him to go to El Makath.   Confused and disoriented, Zephyrion made his way to the border of the Theocracy and the Hekkaren Empire. As he journeyed, he struggled with the decision to embrace the Nightmother's offer and the powers that came with it. He knew that necromancy was often seen as taboo and dangerous, but he also felt drawn to the power it could give him to make a real difference in the world.   As Zephyrion traveled towards El Makath, he discovered that his newfound powers had caught the attention of dark forces. He was constantly hounded by undead and other creatures of the night, which forced him to constantly be on guard. One night, he stumbled upon a group of adventurers who were fighting against a group of ghouls. Zephyrion joined in the fight, using his necromancy powers to turn the tide of the battle.   After the fight, the adventurers recognized Zephyrion's potential and invited him to join their guild. Initially hesitant, Zephyrion saw this as an opportunity to hone his skills and learn to control his powers. He also saw it as a way to gain allies who could help him on his quest to uncover the truth behind the Nightmother's motives.   Zephyrion accepted the invitation and became a member of the adventurers guild. He was still haunted by the Nightmother's voice in his head, but he was determined to unravel the mystery behind her and her dark powers.