Description
The half-drow you see before you stands six feet in height.
His stature is very thin, but at the same time very muscular.
Long and greasy black hair are tied up in a man bun.
A perfectly trimmed bear shows a great deal of care and concern.
His eyes are a dark blue, that is well accented by a light complexion.
A large dagger shape has been branded on his right cheek.
Role
The mighty empire
Added Sun Nov 5 20:01:44 2023 at level 36:
I have worked hard since I was an oath of the empire.
Working hard on donations, as well as perfecting my craft.
Few understand what the thief must do to endure in the streets.
Stealing, killing, or any other dastardly deed just to make ends meet.
Coin is hard to come by, but it is needed to expand the mighty empire.
I can't explain how excited and stunned I was to become Shadow lord.
It is not important that I was only one of two shadows at the time.
The important thing was that the Emperor saw promise in me.
And I am roused by his charge to make the empire more dominant.
In time I will learn to better kill, but survival is my short game.
What make a good leader?
Added Tue Nov 14 19:20:56 2023 at level 51:
I caught myself today asking what makes a good leader in the empire.
And I have found the perfect answer to such an easy question....Leadership.
No wait.....Toughness. Or perhaps striking fear in others?
No it has to be the amount of corpses that you have bled dry!!!
In the end each leader is different, and it takes time to perfect the craft.
Am i more knowledgeable than others....No, but i will work toward it.
Am I a gutter of corpses.....again something I need to perfect.
Do I help others when they ask...Hmrph I am not a paladin the last time I checked.
The answer to my question is that I do not yet know what my legacy will be.
Will I be remembered, and more importantly how will I be remembered.
Only time will tell. Only time will tell.
The palace in the sky.
Added Thu Nov 16 19:35:20 2023 at level 51:
After a little help, I was able to find the great palace in the sky.
The gardens were beautiful, and smelled wonderful as I passed through.
The most impressive thing by far was the immense statue of Rillan.
It appeared to be made of solid gold, and was almost 3 stories high.
The detail was so amazing, especially as I went up to the top.
I love the color black, and the mauls were spectacular.
I understand the how the maul can mean both power and oppression all at once.
I will come here often to relax, and more importantly to pray to the god I serve.
Long live Rillan, the wielder of the Maul!
The master and the Slaves
Added Sat Nov 18 17:18:30 2023 at level 51:
A high standing is required in order to maintain a delicate balance.
I often think of the master and the many slaves that he might own.
The master must keep a balance, in which a sense of order is maintained.
It would be very easy for his 10 slaves to gather, and kill the master.
But when the master leads correctly his slaves will still obey, even though they could revolt.
The master must be stern, he must be wise, and he must ride the line of fear.
I think the very same could be said of the Empire and it's different sects.
I must maintain the ideal, in order to hold the delicate balance needed
My favorite pet as a child
Added Thu Nov 23 20:16:05 2023 at level 51:
When i was a young man my parents who rarely gave me anything but
neglect and beatings surprised me with a puppy for my 7th birthday.
I grew to love that dog, and when I had little attention it gave me
all the love and attention that I could sometime stand. We would play
and often I would share my cold dinners with him. I called him wild
because he was always a constant surge of electricity, and loved being outdoors.
My parents would often beat Wild as he would bark and snap at my parents
when they gave me any pain during their drunken rages. They once hit
Wild so hard I thought he was going to die. I cared for him when he was sick.
Wild was the best pet a young boy could ask for. One day when we were outside
a raccoon came out of the bushes and started to charge me. He was rabid
and his mouth was full of foam. Wild saw him and quickly came to my defense.
Wild killed that raccoon dead, and I found he was bleeding from several
bites on his hindquarters. I didn't think much of it and we went home.
I feared to tell my parents about the altercation, and a few days later
Wild started to become more aggressive towards me. He had never done that
before. I knew that the raccoon had rabies, but didn't want to believe
that Wild was infected. I loved that dog so much, that in his next slumber
I smothered him with the pillow from my bed. I buried him, and cried for
what seemed a week. I felt this same feeling today when I administered the
anathema to Machizio the assassin in our sect. He had began to snip at me
and was showing signs of aggression. He did not listen to me as Wild did.
His attitude became worse, and he had to be put down. I loved them both
but realize that sometimes we have to do things that we don't like to do.
But at the end of the day it was the right decision to make. Perhaps
I should buy another dog? I miss you Wild and think of you often.
The Passing of the Emperor
Added Wed Feb 7 19:51:39 2024 at level 51:
I have been saddened of late at the passing of the Emperor as he was a mentor
of sorts. I am very well aware that my current position only comes as so few
others were around at that time, and he had to arise a council quickly.
He taught and showed me much in the time that we got to journey together.
I feel that we were both trying to learn our new roles, though he far exceeded
what I was able to accomplish. One day he told me something that I will never
forget. He told me that my best quality was my commitment to him and the Empire.
He took the Empire to new heights, but his heart just gave out on him.
I too lost hope for a while, and even felt sorry for myself as I saw the council
begin to falter. Overwhelming odds and frustration have marked these days.
A new Era is upon us, and I look forward to being a part of it. I will
still learn my role, expand my sect, and support the new Emperor.
Darkness and Order, and power to Lord Rillan to see it through!
Power squandered.
Added Wed Aug 21 17:00:45 2024 at level 51:
Well once again a Shadowlord has been found to replace my efforts.
The Imperial Assassin did not like the way that I asked a shadow of his opinion.
I simply think that he wished new blood and leadership in the sect personally.
None the less the opportunity was power squandered that could have further
aided my cause in keeping the others in line and maintaining some sort of
perceived order. Soon another Emperor will rise, and they will fall well short
of the former Neshamar, but perhaps it has been long enough where people have
forgot of the superb leadership. This demotion though will allow me to
concentrate on another task at hand which I will scribe later. I do not know
of another that has served the Empire so long, but a true fighter simply
gets back up after they have been punched in the mouth. Rillan will guide me.
The bottom of a wine skin.
Added Fri Aug 23 12:27:23 2024 at level 51:
Something that is imperative to remember going forward is that alcohol
is a beverage that should be avoided. I sought to find explanations in the
wine skin, but only found a temporary resolution to wallowing in self pity.
It pushed my agenda even further back, and simply put I will never indulge in
the drink going forward. The feeling was temporary and simply erased an issue.
I have worked far to hard to support the empire, and I shall not embarrass her
or my Lord ever again. I was very lucky that I did not become anathema.
Very lucky indeed, and the consequences catastrophic. Again I must focus my
attention to that of the mess hall, and ultimately receiving the mark of my Lord.
Rat disguised as baked chicken.
Added Fri Aug 23 12:51:12 2024 at level 51:
I think that is important to know of they why behind why I wish a mess hall
to be erected in Lord Rillan's name. As I have discussed with many I have
known of the pain of extreme hunger. Not by simply missing a meal in the
day, but rather only indulging in one or two meals in a week's time.
You can only understand this by being a part of the process. The counting of
my ribs as a boy was an easy task. I often felt weak and light headed.
Headaches pounded my head where it hurt to even see the light or hear sounds.
My heart knows true evil, but my stomach knows that others should not feel
this as a child. My parents provided how they could but times were difficult.
I remember as a youth once that our meals consisted of "baked chicken", and
my mouth watered at the sight of the fresh meat on the plate. It was not until
I once saw my mother preparing the meal and how she took great care in making
sure that the rodent was rid of it's hair, and the tail swiftly chopped off
with swift movement of her arm. If there had been contents in my stomach I am
certain that they would have been ejected from my body, but starvation clouds
the mind and makes one do things that they would not normally do. I ate the vermin
and appreciated my mother's efforts in making sure that I was give sustance.
It was however at that time that I vowed I would never be hungry again, no matter
of the means that I had to come by coin.
The mess hall
Added Sun Aug 25 09:20:17 2024 at level 51:
Something came to my head one day and I must admit it has taken hold.
As I become older and bones ache, and my mind grows fuzzy I need a legacy.
Something to leave behind to prove that I existed in Thera, and aid others.
That is when the idea of a building to feed the hungry in the name of Lord
Rillan became a thought. From my childhood and my constant hungers this
would allow others to not feel the same pains, but at the same time it would
a testament to my Lord's shrine. It would increase my power and reputation,
while at the same time allow me to control and keep the goodies a tad more
in line. Divide to rule. It seems I will need the approval of three others in
the scope of my Lord, but that will be my next goal. A building that serves
all of its patrons "baked chicken" and all sorts of morsels. The funding will be
paramount and I will attempt to gather the approval and funding. I can see now
the quaint little wooden building with a statue of Lord Rillan in front.
A new Emperor
Added Mon Aug 26 16:55:48 2024 at level 51:
Well this will now make the 4th Emperor that I have seen take the throne
since I was inducted into the Empire long ago. This Emperor should be
thanking me for his position as it was me simply asking his opinion on a
matter that resulted in me losing my title of Shadow Lord and him being
named the successor almost immediately afterwards. Skaeldifer should be
rewarding me, but instead he demoted me from elite status the same eve.
Had it not been for that evening he would still simply be an elite shadow in
the Empire. He is always questioning me, as I think he is already listening
to the rumors of those who wish his seat. I can't help but to smile at how
some of these seeds might have been planted. I don't know how to feel about his
leadership just yet, but it has been unimpressive to stay the least. Being a
leader is much more than thinning the veil of magic. Only time will tell, but
I must be weary and bide my time as well as my tongue. Darkness and Order!
Lord Rillan's Art
Added Fri Sep 6 17:14:55 2024 at level 51:
As I was praying today from my Lord's shrine, I couldn't help but to
notice all the gold in the treasure room. I would imagine that he becomes
rather bored at times with the amount, but I did notice something that was
extraordinary. It was the art that caught my eye the most, and it made me to
wonder which particular artwork was his favorite, and what was his type that
he appreciated the most. The art is captivating and it reminds me of his
tenants at the altar. Art, much like power, has the ability to draw us in
and simply gaze upon it being distracted from all the other toils in Thera.
It captivates us. I noticed a painting of a castle and could not look
away. Beautiful yet so simple in it's creation.
The end feels near
Added Sun Jan 19 20:23:42 2025 at level 51:
I can't help but to feel my age creep up on me
My bones ache almost every day, even more so during the cold.
The rise of the 4th Emperor was a strange one.
This was the first I have seen not to take the throne by vote.
Soon another will take the throne, and myself only an elite.
I see my life now as opportunity squandered.
No Emperor, no better learning the lands upon which I tread.
Some knowledge has been acquired, but not nearly what I thought.
Even Lord Rillan has seemed to lost interest in me.
Like a cat whom has played with an injured mouse, boredom set in.
What will I do will with these last years of my life?
Perhaps I shall tend to this journal more?
Opportunity lost, opportunity squandered.....
Better with Age
Added Tue Aug 19 07:32:19 2025 at level 51:
So after some feeling sorry for myself, and I have a new outlook.
Like a fine wine thats gets better with age. I shall as well.
I wonder how many Shadowlords have held the post three times?
Not that this is a good thing, but it is time to make the rise.
With age may come a slow down in skills, I gain and excel in wisdom.
No more opportunity squandered. I shall not fear death any longer....
I shall embrace it and welcome it with open arms.
No longer shall I be scared, but I shall learn as I had yearned
for earlier in life. I will fill the seat of Shadowlord. I will
get the tattoo of the great Rillan through impressing him.
It is time to shine Sincere spy. It is time to shine.
The Empress
Added Tue Sep 9 07:21:53 2025 at level 51:
It seems that the new Empress Felyndiira is very formidable. A stark contrast
from what I had originally thought. She is very good at her craft and
recently just penned a missive stating her approval for me becoming the Shadow
Lord. How I miss that seat, and how it would be fitting for me to hold during
my final years. I still can not believe how long that I have served the
Empire. It is a shame how late it took me in life to finally start becoming
less scared of actually dying, and my eye more set to living. My first goal
as the Shadowlord will be very much like it was when I was there before.
Firstly on donations to carry on the war effort, and secondly to add to the
shadow ranks. Time will tell.
PK Wins
Nov 18, 2023|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Sekhnah vs 2: [35] Vylisa (98%, punch), [51] Vrolah (1%)
Nov 18, 2023|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Vartin vs 2: [51] Vrolah (8%), [51] Laisren (91%, blast of poison)
Nov 25, 2023|Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|Vartin vs 6: [51] Malliokh (11%), [51] Dajedal (0%), [51] Kareloth (0%), [47] Nethendos (8%), [51] Vylisa (54%), [51] Vrolah (25%, poisonous stab)
Dec 15, 2023|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Dahliana vs 2: [51] Vrolah (0%), [51] Kareloth (99%, KB)
Jan 9, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Bynna vs 4: [46] Gohred (8%), [51] Malliokh (34%, disembowelment), [51] Vrolah (10%), [51] Kareloth (46%) *Disemboweled*
Feb 23, 2024|Lv 51|Organia, the Veil of Shadow|Araristara vs 4: [51] Daerys (5%), [51] Hranik (40%), [51] Vrolah (45%, gut shot), [46] Kalanzt (8%)
Mar 3, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Remlial vs 2: [51] Vrolah (20%), [51] Watclawsh (79%, defilement)
Mar 28, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Brenwade vs 3: [51] Zaurea (26%), [51] Vrolah (47%, punch), [51] Davrithil (26%)
May 7, 2024 |Lv 51|The Ruins of Ostalagiah|Marist vs 4: [51] Kolgrek (39%, freezing cut), [51] Vrolah (6%), [51] Neshamar (51%), [51] Wumrg (2%)
May 7, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Marist vs 4: [51] Kolgrek (16%, freezing cut), [51] Snoraloo (4%), [51] Wumrg (42%), [51] Vrolah (36%)
Jun 9, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Neenqa vs 1: [51] Vrolah (100%, bleeding)
Jun 16, 2024|Lv 51|West Sumner's Road|Wilgim vs 4: [51] Henglrefen (6%), [51] Kolgrek (59%, torments), [51] Neshamar (33%), [51] Vrolah (0%)
Jul 26, 2024|Lv 51|Upper Cragstone|Grynza vs 3: [33] Kilgorium (8%), [51] Yenelor (87%), [51] Vrolah (3%)
Aug 17, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|Tiachga vs 3: [51] Vrolah (12%, bleeding), [51] Noctrea (71%), [51] Braolyn (15%)
Aug 19, 2024|Lv 51|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|Nymira vs 5: [51] Decrasus (39%, burst of energy), [51] Noctrea (3%), [51] Vrolah (2%), [51] Tegrall (28%), [51] Moldrak (26%)
Aug 19, 2024|Lv 51|BattleRager Village|Humeuhvar vs 2: [51] Vrolah (2%), [51] Isoegaob (97%, claw)
Oct 31, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Nelfykh vs 3: [51] Skaeldifer (1%), [51] Vrolah (7%), [48] Havii (90%, punch)
Nov 10, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Lytheron vs 3: [51] Vrolah (13%, wrath), [51] Hufgars (74%), [51] Skaeldifer (12%)
Nov 10, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Jerlan vs 2: [51] Vrolah (10%), [51] Skaeldifer (89%, crushing force)
Nov 10, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|Jerlan vs 3: [51] Vrolah (0%), [51] Skaeldifer (14%), [51] Hufgars (84%, flurry)
Sep 3, 2025 |Lv 51|Forest of Prosimy|Divica vs 4: [51] Vrolah (1%), [51] Felyndiira (69%), [51] Korvasin (28%, searing cut), [51] Liandra (1%)
Sep 3, 2025 |Lv 51|BattleRager Village|Utek vs 3: [51] Vrolah (6%), [51] Korvasin (31%), [51] Felyndiira (61%, KB)
Sep 3, 2025 |Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|Divica vs 3: [51] Korvasin (59%, claw), [51] Vrolah (8%), [51] Liandra (31%)
Sep 5, 2025 |Lv 51|Forest of Prosimy|Aikliosni vs 3: [51] Felyndiira (70%), [51] Liandra (11%), [51] Vrolah (17%, gouge)
Sep 5, 2025 |Lv 51|Forest of Prosimy|Larusae vs 3: [51] Liandra (23%), [51] Vrolah (6%), [51] Felyndiira (70%, KB)
Sep 26, 2025|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|Pertitious vs 2: [51] Vrolah (83%, bleeding), [51] Dirun (16%)
Oct 11, 2025|Lv 51|Balator|Hmuriy vs 3: [51] Muirrigg (24%, bite), [51] Vrolah (29%), [51] Zatamin (45%)
Oct 11, 2025|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Hmuriy vs 4: [34] Nazgoth (1%), [51] Zatamin (7%), [36] Zedactum (82%, iceball), [51] Vrolah (8%)
Oct 22, 2025|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|Taesnir vs 3: [51] Kiekua (23%, flaming bite), [51] Vrolah (0%), [51] Jamantha (76%)
PK Deaths
Nov 10, 2023|Lv 41|Balator|vs 1: [41] Plazki (100%, divine power)
Nov 12, 2023|Lv 51|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|vs 1: [51] Yfetris (100%, hit)
Nov 12, 2023|Lv 51|The Dragon Sea|vs 1: [51] Yerek (100%, parting blow)
Nov 18, 2023|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Iroenyphe (100%, punch)
Nov 19, 2023|Lv 51|Shepherd's Row|vs 2: [51] Peloniph (54%, slice), [51] Iroenyphe (45%)
Nov 23, 2023|Lv 51|Azreth Wood|vs 2: [51] Ulf (46%, KB), [51] Ios (53%)
Dec 13, 2023|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 2: [51] Zelisha (70%, torments), [48] Angram (29%)
Dec 26, 2023|Lv 51|The Redhorn Mountains|vs 2: [51] Hylaphiinae (50%, stomp), [51] Sinnyah (50%)
Dec 30, 2023|Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|vs 2: [48] Viz (16%), [51] Iskrith (83%, KB)
Jan 1, 2024 |Lv 51|South Dairein Settlement|vs 1: [51] Jaulvad (100%, punch)
Jan 1, 2024 |Lv 51|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|vs 1: [51] Jaulvad (100%, punch)
Jan 20, 2024|Lv 51|Fortress of Light|vs 1: [51] Coqui (100%, flaming bite)
Jan 23, 2024|Lv 51|The Redhorn Mountains|vs 1: [42] Usanaar (100%, frigid smash)
Jan 28, 2024|Lv 51|The Dragon Sea|vs 1: [42] Usanaar (100%, savage blow)
Feb 13, 2024|Lv 51|Galadon|vs 1: [51] Ssorc (100%, chilling touch)
Feb 18, 2024|Lv 51|South Dairein Settlement|vs 1: [51] Ssorc (100%, energy drain)
Mar 6, 2024 |Lv 51|The Stone's Embrace|vs 0:
Mar 6, 2024 |Lv 51|Eaststride Road|vs 0:
Mar 13, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Remlial (100%, heavenly wrath)
Mar 14, 2024|Lv 51|Galadon|vs 1: [51] Eeka (100%, pummeling blow)
Mar 14, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Eeka (100%, punch)
Mar 23, 2024|Lv 51|The Inn of the Eternal Star|vs 1: [51] Davrithil (100%, bleeding)
Mar 23, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Palace|vs 1: [51] Davrithil (100%, immolation)
Apr 3, 2024 |Lv 51|Outskirts of Galadon|vs 2: [51] Talanashta (72%, onslaught of water), [51] Burgolt (27%)
Apr 8, 2024 |Lv 51|The Redhorn Mountains|vs 1: [51] Taray (100%, twist)
Apr 21, 2024|Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [51] Artahgnain (100%, piercing venoms)
Apr 24, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|vs 1: [51] Urmbeg (100%, thornheart)
May 29, 2024|Lv 51|Balator|vs 2: [51] Zaurea (64%, torments), [51] Yerial (35%)
Jun 9, 2024 |Lv 51|Balator|vs 1: [51] Talanashta (100%, icy needle)
Jun 16, 2024|Lv 51|Bramblefield Road|vs 1: [51] Wilgim (100%, chop)
Jun 19, 2024|Lv 51|The Imperial Lands|vs 1: [51] Nymira (100%, bleeding artery)
Jun 28, 2024|Lv 51|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|vs 3: [51] Synhar (58%), [45] Relliq (1%), [51] Talanashta (40%, immolation)
Jun 30, 2024|Lv 51|BattleRager Village|vs 1: [51] Celtnal (100%, searing light)
Jul 3, 2024 |Lv 51|Outside Hamsah Mu'tazz|vs 2: [51] Zsin (32%, stab), [51] Relliq (67%)
Jul 5, 2024 |Lv 51|The Outpost of Tir-Talath|vs 1: [51] Relliq (100%, wrath)
Jul 7, 2024 |Lv 51|BattleRager Village|vs 1: [51] Celtnal (100%, serpent strike)
Jul 7, 2024 |Lv 51|BattleRager Village|vs 1: [51] Harekulf (100%, slice)
Jul 8, 2024 |Lv 51|The Eastern Road|vs 1: [48] Aggma (100%, chop)
Aug 17, 2024|Lv 51|Outskirts of Galadon|vs 1: [51] Isoegaob (100%, claw)