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Zahak (Aspirant)

Advent v2

Character Info

Class: Thunderbird

Level: 7

V2: Need 2 more missions to reach level 8

Completed Missions: 21

Commissary Reward: 7

Personality

Grim Ambitious Enthusiastic

Recent Missions

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Stats

Vitality
Might
Resilience
Spirit
Arcane
Will
Sensory
Reflex
Vigor
Skill
Intelligence
Luck

Class Abilities

Embrace Darkness
Storm Brewing
Thunderclap
Out of the Blue

Signature Gear

Lightning Bolts
Spatha
Feathered Cloak
Thunder Hammer
Lightning Bolts
Lightning Bolts
Lightning Bolts
Lightning Bolts
Talaria
Heroic Cuirass
Safety Goggles

Ability Perks

Storm Brewing

  1. Storm of Judgement: Zahak channels energy to increase the intensity of Storm Brewing's effects (can use Lightning Bolts to speed up process)
  2. Storm Warden's Aegis: Zahak channels energy with Lightning Bolts to unleash stronger Storm of Judgement for protection for himself/ his allies (Cat 2 minimum)

Thunderclap

  1. Thunderous Rebuke: combine Lightning Bolt with Thunderhammer for upgraded Thunderclap, increased effect/range
  2. Rise of the Thunder Lord: channels energy with Lightning Bolts to hit two Thunderclaps in quick succession

Out of the Blue

  1. Storm Giant's Rage: Upgraded Out of the Blue, increased damage radius, extra effects, charges up with 2 Lightning Bolts.
  2. Storm‑Bound Leap: Reverse Out of the Blue to hit airborne or higher up targets, bouncing off conductive objects. Range + 20 feet vertical or horizontal
  3. Fury of the Storm Dragon: Zahak channels energy with multiple Lightning Bolts, combining RotTL+SGR= MUCH STRONGER Out of the Blue, form of a Dragon

Appearance

True form looks to be at least part tiefling or some sort of fiendish equivalent. Some chaotic essence coming from him hints at partial Fey heritage mixed in with everything else. Ocean blue skin, dark blonde hair that seems to glow when he's channeling electrical energy, set of horns growing out from his temples, extending upward. True height is 6'10", claws on the ends of his fingers, and two sets of wings that look raven in appearance coming out of his back (one up by his shoulder blades, the others lower on his back. Has a long tail that's proven capable of grabbing Lightning Bolts from his belt when flying through the air, might be useful in other forms of combat as well...... etc.
Permanent electrical burn marks around his eyes and on other parts of his body after his clash with a storm elemental in Belreath. He eventually allowed Enclave Medical to heal most of the wounds, so long as they left most of the wounds around his eyes.
Acquired a wound during his battle with the Eye of the Storm in the Bruxia Kingdom. Out of respect for his opponent's power, he refuses to let Enclave medical heal the wound completely, but to keep the scar and the electrical burn around it.
He may or may not be human, especially due to his very high tolerance for pain. (True form as of now has yet to be seen) ((Confirmed to not be human, during his conversation with King Aethelgard, the Bone Crowned Monarch))
Underneath his Feathered Cloak, he wears a set of wrist gauntlets that seem to be some sort of power absorber or limiter. True use remains unknown for now.

During his fight with the Thunder God Momaqaldiroq, Zahak charged up with so many Lightning Bolts he released his Royal Storm Giant form for the first time. Due to the fact that he also combined himself with elemental energy from two of his siblings along with utilizing the chant they devised for it, Zahak's Storm Giant form was easily 1 1/2 miles tall, much larger than it should've been. (Zahak's Royal Storm Giant form normally stands at a massive 100 feet tall, with his 4 black raven wings reaching 50 feet when unfurled) With his massive near fatal injuries healing from his divine fight, Zahak now bears scars on his chest where Momaqaldiroq's claws pierced his chest and entered his heart. In addition to the heavy scarring from his legs being reattached by Enclave Medical....

Background

very little information known about this man, and he doesn’t exactly help by not talking very much about himself. Claims to have wandered for quite some time, evidenced from the wear and tear on his boots. He seems to be a decently skilled mercenary. Though from time to time in certain scenarios, he will get an odd look on his face, as if he's reminded of memories of his former life. He may also mutter things about his past, though if his fellow agents aren't paying attention, they may not catch it.
During his mission in the Chamber of the Six Fold Lands, Zahak offered to recruit the Junior Archivist if the Enclave doesn't recruit her, and she seemed interested when he said he knows someone who's 'always looking for talented individuals', hinting that Zahak might have some powerful allies outside the Enclave, or may have additional loyalties....
It was revealed at the conclusion of his mission in the Bruxia Kingdom that he is actually royalty, the 8th son of a Khan in a distant homeland, along with a warlord in his own right, with territories to call his own. He and his family are confirmed to be powerful vassals to their Khagan, who he has only referred to as "The Eastern Wind"
During his mission to drive off the Hunger in Tideborn space, Zahak demonstrated the ability to transfer the energy from his Ice themed Lightning Bolts to his allies to act as thermal camouflage. It remains to be seen if he can do that with other elements, or if he can increase the duration of it. His mission in the Dawncrest Kingdom has shown he can do the same with his normal Lightning Bolts, when he transferred some of the electrical energy to his allies to protect them from angry spirits on their journey to King Aethelgard's citadel.
While most of the relics the party gathered are in Melissa's safe hands as she is protected in Zahak's capital and heavily guarded by his elite Keshig, Zahak wields the Blade of the Oathbreaker, which will deal extra damage to all who have broken their vows and oaths.
During a recent mission, Zahak temporarily managed to block the combined attacks of 5 near divine storm elementals with an aspect of his Eye of the Storm he's dubbed "Tornado Wall". While he was still overpowered and knocked back with his allies from the combined might, he wasn't damaged as much by the electrical attacks, hinting that he might be capable of absorbing some elemental energy when attacked, limit seems to be a lot lower than the combined strength of 5 near deities for the current moment.......

Flavor

Known only as Zahak, this mysterious warrior exudes an aura of mystery around him, as very little about his past is known, even to members of the Enclave. While his eyes are almost always covered by his sunglasses, it's clear that he's always sizing up his surroundings and his allies. While he can and will come up with comprehensive battle plans, he is also quick to improvise if necessary. Zahak seems to be very skilled at occupying an enemy's attention, and drawing it away from wounded allies.
However, during his mission in the Soulless Lands, he seemed to let a little bloodlust out while he blasted the invading army with his Thunderbolts and Thunderclap. Usually stoic, this could just be a one time thing, or maybe he let's loose when he's facing unlikely odds. On the same mission, he advised his ally Danarei to search for anyone among the army with different uniforms, on horseback, or towards the rear, suggesting they might be command personnel who should be targeted first to sow chaos amongst enemy forces. This hints at prior military experience or knowledge, including his remarks about an obscure last stand by a few against a large army.
During his mission into The Simulation, Zahak channeled enough arcane energy to enhance the effects of Storm Brewing for the first time to save Ardis from hitting the ground at terminal velocity. By focusing on only them, he enhanced the power of the summoned gust of wind to slow her fall enough for her to land safely. This new ability perk of his, due to the focusing on a smaller area or group, has been dubbed "Eye of the Storm"
He seems to wear an unusual symbol around his neck, which he often tucks inside his armor for safe-keeping on missions. It's unknown exactly where he hails from in Manifold, or even if he's from any known location at all.
His Thunderhammer is a long, two-handed variety with some kind of holder attached to it. What it's for, will be revealed shortly....... The holder ended up being an amplifier of sorts, combining the Thunderbolt's power with the Thunderhammer to increase the power of Thunderclaps. Zahak has dubbed this skill "You've been Thunderstruck"
During his mission in the flying city of Belreath, Zahak faced off against a humanoid storm elemental. He came away with some permanent burn scars on his body, but they ultimately parted as friendly adversaries upon the mission's success. The storm welcomed him to challenge it again any time, while Zahak seemed to sympathize with the elemental, one wanderer to another.
While on that same mission in Belreath, Zahak displayed the interesting ability to use his Thunderbolts to charge up his arcane energy to speed up Storm Brewing and Eye of the Storm. It is unknown if he is capable of doing this with other perks, or even what the long term effects will be......
While Zahak continues using his Thunderbolts to charge up his Arcane energy and power his attacks, they might be affecting his personality somewhat when he's charged up with power....
Zahak holds opponents who can give him a challenge in high respect, and will forgo his usual bloodlust when charged up and speak to them politely with respect, which grows the longer the battle lasts.
During his battle with The Eye of the Storm, Simon Thornside in the Bruxia Kingdom, Zahak pitied the man for the tragedies that led him to crossing blades, opening saying he wished they could've been allies instead of enemies. At his enemy's last request, Zahak executed him. With the battle over, Zahak took his fallen opponent's body to give him a warrior's burial next to the grave of his deceased daughter. One last act of respect to honor his opponent.
Zahak views his word as his bond, so if he gives his word that he will do something, he will do it.
Zahak's Spatha short sword can also be infused with his Lightning bolts like his Thunderhammer can, shrouding the blade in elemental energy. It also has a curved appearance like a scimitar. He has also replaced his damaged Feathered Cloak with one that has a new wing design, with black raven feathers. After a serious training session with the storm elemental, Zahak has replaced his worn out Talaria with a set of boots with dragon's wings engraved on them, which seem to have the same power and function the same as the Talaria did.
At least one of the sets of Lightning Bolts Zahak carries is non-electrical based, as his battle with The Eye of the Storm made him ensure he had methods to counter opponents who can absorb his electrical attacks. So he embarked on a weeklong training spree with the storm elemental in an Arctic-like location to craft those along with honing the skills to use them. In that same battle, he cut off his opponent from the rest of the fighting using his Eye of the Storm perk. And he may be able to use some other tricks involving that perk as well......
Zahak has also borrowed a tactic or two used by his most recent opponent The Eye of the Storm. With training from the storm elemental he first crossed paths with in Belreath, he has become skilled enough in it to utilize it in missions, making him even more dangerous to his enemies.
During his mission in the lands of Polaris, Zahak developed great respect for the battle capabilities of Sir Gemma and her companions. When she had to withdraw from her battle with the Solaris Knight due to injuries, Zahak shot the demon general a death glare before covering the withdrawal, hinting that things are not over between the two of them. When they returned to the Knights Stellar camp on the edge of the mistake, Zahak offered to return if Sir Gemma goes after him again to aid in removing the Solaris Knight's head from his shoulders.
On his mission in the Dawncrest Kingdom, Zahak swore an oath in the name of his goddess and on his oath of fealty to his overlord to King Aethelgard, the Bone Crowned Monarch, that he would aid in investigating his claims and would help gain justice and vengeance for the King on the nations who poisoned him at a peace treaty centuries ago. When assassins sent by the Dawncrest Queen attacked the party, an enraged Zahak took it one step further, declaring war on the kingdom and the other nations. Before pinging out, he escorted Melissa the necromancer on horseback to a rendezvous point outside of hostile territory, where his people would give her safe passage to his distant stronghold where she will be protected while he marshals his forces for war.
Zahak has confirmed himself to not be human, stating to the Bone Crowned Monarch that he knows what it's like to be called "monster", "abomination, and "demon" so he instantly felt a bond with the fallen king. (His true form may be revealed soon)
Zahak's Heroic Cuirass seems to have a modified version with some runes and symbols glowing on it when he's struck by elemental energy attacks. It's true purpose will be revealed eventually (This armor has been destroyed on his last mission so it's being replaced with some spare armor).
Zahak almost went into a full chaotic state on his last mission after feeling the power radiating from the 5 near divine storm elementals fighting each other, perhaps as a result of his true species, his bloodline or both.....

Zahak's supercharged Storm Giant form was powerful enough to go head-to-head with a Thunder God, hinting that his true power has yet to be fully seen. When Enclave Medical was tending to his near fatal wounds, they eventually realized that the armor gauntlets on his wrists and ankles served as both Elemental Absorbers and Power Limiters, keeping his true power limited while absorbing elemental energy from enemy attacks.

Zahak's Heroic Cuirass, Spatha and Thunderhammer were either heavily damaged or destroyed during his battle with Momaqaldiroq, so he's replaced them with.......... improved versions.