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Merigan Najjar the Holy of Faith, Bloodoathed of the Empire

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The Veil

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Warcry

The power of Rillan will soon course through your veins, too!

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Description

The intoxicating scent of jasmine and narcissus oil announces the presence of the striking man here. The cologne calls to memory muffled laughter at night, an intimate dinner in a shadowed nook, a quiet intellectual cocktail party. The man has put some thought into his fragrance. The man himself is dressed in the loose silks of a Hamsah noble, but with a traveler's afterthought - bits of armor here and there, somewhat compromising the look for the sake of utility. His thick black hair is oiled into curls, framing a friendly, classically handsome face - high cheekbones, a perfect complexion, with a celestial nose presiding over clean shaven cheeks. His almond-shaped eyes are a dark brown, almost black, but full of life. They are carefully outlined in stark kohl. He sports long, thin chains of platinum around his neck, that entangle themselves into the black chesthair visible from his seductively unfastened tunic. His manicured fingers distractedly play with the chains from time to time, looping them around his fingers lazily.

Role

A Job Well Done

Added Fri Feb 9 14:41:16 2024 at level 12:
A Job Well Done

"The Lord is ready for you, Master Merigan."

Merigan stepped past the eunuch servant lightly, wrinkling his nose as he got
a whiff of the eunuch's perfume. "Lilac and gooseberries, Tradon? You smell
like a common whorehouse. Correct it."

The servant flushed and looked down as Merigan passed. "As you say, Master."

Merigan nodded, pleased, and stepped into his father's office.

Lord Najjar had done exceedingly well as the head of their noble house, even
against the rising tariffs of the Sultan in the past decade. He had grown a
relatively quaint fishing legacy into one of the premiere shipping fleets of
Hamsah. Years ago, when Merigan had been a babe, other nobles sniggered of
House Najjar's prospects and middling wealth. Barbs about the smell of fish,
of how House Najjar grew flippers instead of legs. But as the coffers of House
Najjar grew steadily, the jokes tapered off and then disappeared entirely, and
the groveling had begun. They had begun to call his father the Sea Bear, not
in jest, but out of respect.

Merigan had found that he quite liked groveling. At least on the receiving
end.

For all his success, though, Lord Najjar's office still bore the trappings of
a sailor. His father's old wheel, a maple and brass behemoth, was mounted
behind the large mahogany desk that was cluttered with sentimental navigation
devices and a veritable pile of parchment scrolls.

Lord Najjar himself loomed behind the desk, and the trappings of a sailor were
evident in him too. The finery he bedecked himself with, as was expected for
one of his status, was belied by his broad shoulders and his heavily muscled
figure - although, Merigan thought, he had let his belly go in the past few
years. A few more years and he'd be the Sea Bear no longer - Sea Whale would
be more fitting. Or, if one were not inclined to redundancy, simply the Whale.
Merigan almost sniggered but caught himself.

"Lord Najjar," he said formally, stepping around the large visitor's chair to
present himself to his father.

His father looked up from the scroll he'd been examining and rolled his eyes.
"Seat yourself, Merigan. Civility is a terrible look on you."

Merigan smirked and collapsed into the plush velvet chair, and begun examining
his nails. "And what do I owe the pleasure, father? I have not been in this
office for, dare I say, nigh a year."

A Job Well Done (Part 2)

Added Fri Feb 9 14:42:16 2024 at level 12:
His father folded his enormous hands upon his desk. "Just the small matter of
House Qadir. Their eldest son and heir - Nasir?  - seems to have taken ill
with a rapidly advancing wasting sickness. Lord Qadir's clerics are beside
themselves trying to treat him, yet every prayer uttered slides off the poor
bastard like oil on eel skin."

Merigan looked up lazily and met his father's eyes. "And?"

His father puffed out his cheeks and snorted. "You thought it wise to make a
move against House Qadir when we have three contracts set to expire with the
Empire? Our three largest, in fact? Chaos breeds mistakes, Merigan. Like
leaving the bastard alive, for example."

Merigan waved the criticism away. "The anemone that produces the poison I used
lives in the Underdark Sea, father. He will be dead soon, and there is little
House Qadir can do about it." He leaned back in his chair, tracing circles on
its satin arms slowly with his finger. "Nasir had secretly been negotiating
slave transport contracts with the Empire on behalf of House Qadir. Lord Qadir
is notoriously hard to work with, and relied on his son's considerable
diplomatic skills. As you say, our contracts are almost up. House Qadir saw an
opening - I closed it."

Lord Najjar nodded and leaned back. "I had figured as much. You are a clever
one, Merigan, and the little spies you have employed since childhood have paid
dividends for the family."

Merigan smiled and splayed his hands out. "So... why am I here? A blue ribbon,
perhaps?"

His father returned the smile. "You could say that. You were very careful.
House Qadir doesn't suspect a thing, so far as I can tell. But the Empire is
an entirely different matter."

Merigan's face drained of color and his finger shuddered to a stop on the arm
of the chair.

"After one of the Council's sorcerers deduced the poison, and the... poisoner,
they sent their congratulations on a successful renegotiation. With a
stipulation."

Merigan breathed out slowly, sinking further into the chair.

His father flashed a rare grin. "That's right, son. You're taking the
Bloodoath."

Character Summary

Added Fri Feb 9 14:43:07 2024 at level 12:
Merigan Najjar was born to a rising noble House of Hamsah, and since childhood
has connived to further the power of his family. He is well bred in speech and
in accoutrements, and cultivates an image of a pampered, charming noble to
great effect. Behind the facade is a ruthless man obsessed with he and his
family's image and status. After poisoning a rival house's heir that was
plotting to steal contracts with the Empire from House Najjar, the Empire
deduced that Merigan was the culprit, and impressed with his moxy, demanded
that he take the Bloodoath in exchange for House Najjar's contracts being
renewed.

Merigan is not particularly fond of leaving the comfort of his noble house to
serve the Empire, but soon recognizes the value in it. He plans on advancing
up the ranks of the Divine Sect to benefit further trade opportunities for his
family, while openly collecting personal prestige that he may not have
directly under his father's shadow. Despite his ruthless nature and sarcastic
attitude, he is loyal to his father and family.

House Najjar are ardent worshippers of Lord Rillan, having a small,
fashionable chapel on their House grounds. His father lays credit to this
worship to the family's rise in power. A favorite saying of Lord Najjar is
that hard work and worship of Lord Rillan are one and the same.

Rillan's Blessing

Added Mon Feb 19 14:06:06 2024 at level 48:
Merigan gathered his silks up and grunted as he bent and lifted the large
crate at his feet. It jostled in his arms with a bright tinkling sound, and a
dreadful smell arose from within. He wrinkled his nose, but smiled all the
same.

There was no more need for this paltry collection of poisons that he had
brought from his family's House to the Palace. He had been blessed by Rillan,
and one drop of his blood was more noxious than the entire toxin collection he
had gathered carefully in his youth.

When Rillan had bestowed his blessing upon him, at first the pain had been
agonizing, alternating fire and lightning in his veins. But as his control
over it had grown, it was not pain but a fiery rapture, almost sensuous.

He dumped the wooden crate into a gully near the Balator fields, a shattering
sound breaking the stillness, and looked out at the horizon, stars twinkling
above the cropfields and copses of trees. His faith in Rillan had proven
strong, and he had climbed the ranks of the Empire quickly. He had feigned
obsequiousness to all, but only the Dread Lord had truly commanded respect.
Daerys had proven a capable leader, and Merigan had decided to hitch his
proverbial wagon to him. A necromancer was a formidable ally, and Daerys was
efficient in his orders, and deadly in battle.

As for the High Priest, Merigan had finally been admitted an audience, and
even fought side by side against the waning servants of Fortress with him. The
High Priest was capable enough, sure. But a healer of Joihe leading the Divine
Sect? Merigan would have none of it. The High Priest, through age or lack of
focus, did not wake from his bed enough, nor command the respect of the
Imperial legions. Merigan would depose him soon, as was only proper. A priest
of Lord Rillan should lead the Divine - and would, to victory. The former High
Priest would be graciously allowed to remain within the Sect, but on a tight,
firm leash.

Merigan grinned, his pearly-white, straight teeth flashing in the darkness, as
he held up a finger to eye level. He concentrated upon his faith in Rillan,
and a single drop of hissing, black venom formed upon the tip.

"Soon," he whispered.

Immortal Comments

Date Level Hours Author Comment
34 44 An Immortal An Immortal added 175 exp for: First meeting. He was given the usual tasks. Told to never hesitate and spread my greatness. I wait for his missive. Already been using the tenets.
49 85 An Immortal An Immortal added 1500 exp for: The conniving son of a rising noble, Merigan got himself Bloodoathed after poisoning a rival. He is ruthless, but loyal to his family, and a devout worshipper of Rillan.
49 85 An Immortal An Immortal added 15 exp for: A little Rary-rp chit chat in the Inn.
51 95 Rillan You sent a well-written missive about the tenets. Have full empowerment.
51 103 Ocaiye I don't really blame Battle for murdering this guy every chance they get.
51 119 Azorinne You play like it's your job so here's a last name before you burn out. Fwiw, this isn't the only reason. You're also delightful to watch.
51 129 An Immortal An Immortal added 100 exp for: Came to see me and tell me of his plans, like I had asked. He wants to be High Priest, and has a plan in place. I told him next time don't come empty handed. The gift better be good.
51 145 An Immortal An Immortal added 15 exp for: `Has anyone accomplished anything without a good shot of boldness and audacity?`
51 203 An Immortal An Immortal added 100 exp for: Given Pain for all the pain he's been going through, and the generous 120 gold gift he brought.
51 214 Ocaiye Breaking news: Man joins cabal that fights everyone and then gets frustrated when everyone fights him. Threatens to full loot, thinking that will be effective on his stress level.

Timeline

Date Level Hours Event
14 10 Took the bloodoath from Daerys. [Was LE] <PK: 0-0>
20 14 Merigan advanced to level 20 <PK: 0-0>
30 26 Merigan advanced to level 30 <PK: 0-0>
34 44 Empowered by Rillan <PK: 0-0>
34 44 Empowerment changed by Rillan to level 35. <PK: 0-0>
34 44 Empowerment changed by Rillan to level 40. <PK: 0-0>
34 44 Set shaman path Venoms by Rillan. <PK: 0-0>
40 59 Merigan advanced to level 40 <PK: 1-0>
51 91 Merigan advanced to level 51 <PK: 4-3>
51 95 Empowerment changed by Rillan to level 51. <PK: 5-5>
51 203 Set shaman path Pain by Rillan. <PK: 21-31>
51 225 Hero Delete <PK: 24-39>

Level History

Date Level Hours Groupmates
08/02/24 2 0
08/02/24 3 0
08/02/24 4 0
08/02/24 5 1
08/02/24 6 1
08/02/24 7 1
08/02/24 8 2
08/02/24 9 3 Aykinna (14)
08/02/24 10 3 Aykinna (14)
08/02/24 11 3 Aykinna (15)
09/02/24 12 5
09/02/24 13 7
09/02/24 14 8
10/02/24 15 11
10/02/24 16 13 Misaeve (20) Hranik (20)
10/02/24 17 13 Misaeve (20) Hranik (21)
10/02/24 18 13 Misaeve (21) Hranik (22)
11/02/24 19 15
11/02/24 20 16 Xyrrhion (16)
12/02/24 21 20
12/02/24 22 23 Ilari (22)
12/02/24 23 23 Ilari (23)
12/02/24 24 23 Ilari (24)
12/02/24 25 23 Ilari (25)
13/02/24 26 30 Hranik (30) Brilanci (33)
13/02/24 27 30 Hranik (31) Brilanci (34)
13/02/24 28 30 Hranik (31) Brilanci (34)
13/02/24 29 30 Hranik (32) Brilanci (34)
13/02/24 30 30 Hranik (32) Brilanci (35)
14/02/24 31 34 Misaeve (34)
15/02/24 32 40 Lyxzi (31) Mawrik (39)
15/02/24 33 40 Lyxzi (32) Mawrik (39)
15/02/24 34 45
16/02/24 35 56
17/02/24 36 60 Drultgor (36) Vandarlon (36)
17/02/24 37 60 Drultgor (36) Vandarlon (37)
17/02/24 38 60 Drultgor (37) Vandarlon (38)
17/02/24 39 60 Drultgor (38) Vandarlon (38)
17/02/24 40 60 Drultgor (38) Vandarlon (39)
17/02/24 41 66
18/02/24 42 74
18/02/24 43 75 Hranik (42) Zylryn (41)
18/02/24 44 75 Hranik (43) Zylryn (42)
18/02/24 45 75 Daerys (47) Hranik (44) Zylryn (43)
18/02/24 46 76 Hranik (45) Zylryn (44)
19/02/24 47 80 Araristara (44) Zhalabi (51)
19/02/24 48 80 Araristara (46) Zhalabi (51)
19/02/24 49 87 Daerys (47) Zylryn (51) Rakkans (51)
19/02/24 50 92 Daerys (47)
19/02/24 51 93 Daerys (48)

Title History

Date Level Hours Title
51 119 Merigan Najjar the Holy of Faith, Imperial Priest

PK Wins

Feb 15, 2024|Lv 34|The Eastern Road|Hranik vs 2: [34] Merigan (6%), [39] Ixen (93%, infernal power) Feb 15, 2024|Lv 34|Arkham|Shutekoutli vs 1: [34] Merigan (100%, sickness) Feb 17, 2024|Lv 40|The Imperial Lands|Kariagar vs 2: [40] Merigan (28%), [30] Ilari (71%, bleeding) Feb 19, 2024|Lv 48|Mortorn|Apsalareia vs 2: [48] Merigan (65%, hunger), [51] Zhalabi (34%) Feb 19, 2024|Lv 48|The Imperial Palace|Drultgor vs 3: [40] Mawrik (39%), [40] Kalanzt (41%, slash), [48] Merigan (19%) Feb 19, 2024|Lv 49|The Redhorn Mountains|Apsalareia vs 1: [49] Merigan (100%, ) Feb 20, 2024|Lv 51|The North Road|Travanz vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, virulent venom) Feb 20, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Travanz vs 3: [51] Daerys (24%), [51] Merigan (15%, freezing cut), [51] Zhalabi (60%) Feb 21, 2024|Lv 51|Hamsah Mu'tazz|Viana vs 3: [51] Boarkuun (41%, sting), [51] Merigan (0%), [51] Ixen (58%) Feb 21, 2024|Lv 51|Voralian City|Drultgor vs 2: [51] Daerys (65%, bite), [51] Merigan (34%) Feb 21, 2024|Lv 51|Khalid River|Drultgor vs 3: [51] Daerys (51%), [45] Kalanzt (25%, bleeding), [51] Merigan (22%) Feb 21, 2024|Lv 51|Northern Foothills|Bynna vs 2: [51] Merigan (39%, ), [51] Daerys (60%) Feb 21, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Catti vs 2: [51] Merigan (17%), [47] Araristara (82%, onslaught of water) Feb 22, 2024|Lv 51|Hamsah Mu'tazz|Crusimy vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, virulent venom) Feb 22, 2024|Lv 51|Organia, the Veil of Shadow|Woreich vs 2: [51] Merigan (31%), [51] Hranik (68%, defilement) Feb 22, 2024|Lv 51|Hamsah Mu'tazz|Corithil vs 3: [51] Ixen (20%, ghostly flame), [51] Boarkuun (50%), [51] Merigan (29%) Feb 22, 2024|Lv 51|Forest of Prosimy|Corithil vs 2: [51] Daerys (20%), [51] Merigan (79%, noxious mist) Feb 24, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Ogahn vs 2: [51] Merigan (3%), [51] Burgolt (96%, KB) Feb 24, 2024|Lv 51|The Ruins of Ostalagiah|Drultgor vs 3: [51] Woreich (17%), [51] Ssorc (64%, punch), [51] Merigan (17%) Feb 24, 2024|Lv 51|BattleRager Village|Drultgor vs 2: [51] Merigan (18%, noxious mist), [51] Daerys (81%) Feb 24, 2024|Lv 51|BattleRager Village|Drultgor vs 3: [51] Hranik (17%, cranial hit), [51] Merigan (26%), [51] Daerys (55%) Feb 25, 2024|Lv 51|Hamsah Mu'tazz|Ogahn vs 2: [51] Merigan (5%), [51] Ssorc (94%, deathly touch) Feb 25, 2024|Lv 51|Outside Hamsah Mu'tazz|Laureon vs 2: [51] Merigan (2%), [51] Ssorc (97%, punch) Feb 25, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Drultgor vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, freezing cut) Feb 25, 2024|Lv 51|BattleRager Village|Ogahn vs 3: [51] Hranik (0%), [51] Daerys (20%), [51] Merigan (79%, retching and nausea) Feb 25, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Ogahn vs 2: [51] Daerys (28%), [51] Merigan (71%, freezing cut) Feb 26, 2024|Lv 51|The Seaport of Hamsah Mu'tazz|Ogahn vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, ) Feb 26, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Viana vs 2: [51] Sinnyah (100%, KB), [51] Merigan (0%) Feb 27, 2024|Lv 51|The Dragon Sea|Viz vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, ) Feb 27, 2024|Lv 51|Hamsah Mu'tazz|Viz vs 2: [51] Zhalabi (4%), [51] Merigan (95%, ) Feb 27, 2024|Lv 51|The Outlander Refuge|Braughe vs 3: [51] Merigan (47%, virulent venom), [51] Daerys (48%), [51] Zhalabi (4%) Feb 29, 2024|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|Dhuuston vs 3: [51] Merigan (23%), [51] Hranik (44%), [51] Daerys (31%, burning, weeping sores) Feb 29, 2024|Lv 51|The Ruins of Ostalagiah|Mhaeya vs 2: [51] Merigan (55%), [51] Hranik (44%, whirling flames) Mar 2, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Kariagar vs 1: [51] Merigan (100%, noxious mist) Mar 4, 2024 |Lv 51|Balator|Remlial vs 3: [45] Neenqa (4%), [51] Nisyraim (43%, claw), [51] Merigan (52%) Mar 5, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Remlial vs 3: [51] Hranik (13%), [51] Merigan (44%, cleave), [51] Kariagar (42%) Mar 6, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Kariagar vs 5: [51] Merigan (10%), [51] Woreich (89%, bloody shackles), [51] Laureon (0%), [51] Hrendya (0%), [51] Mryai (0%)

PK Deaths

Mob Deaths

Date Level Area Killer Attack
02/09/24 12 The Vale of Arendyl an elven elder pierce
02/10/24 15 Keep of the Righteous a well-armed guard slash
02/21/24 51 BattleRager Village the Destructor slash
02/26/24 51 Teth Azeleth Szriah blast
03/06/24 51 Temple of Qhabiszan a bulette pup chomp