Khurek

Khurek
Status:	Alive
Guild:	Unknown
Race:	Gor'Tog
Gender:	Male
Location:	Crossing Temple (Ranik Map 2)
Associates:	Tallis

The Crossing's temple inquisitor, appointed by High Priestess Tallis with the approval of Prince Vorclaf. Khurek is tasked with hunting and executing Necromancers in The Crossing, employing whatever means necessary.

Although Khurek has not yet been glimpsed by any adventurer, he is most likely a Gor'Tog. In visions, a dark robed figure told Tallis that the "Gor'Tog is perfect." Before she retired from the Temple meeting, Tallis scrutinized Khurek's olive-hued face for a few moments. (Only Gor'Togs can have green skin.)

Vision of Khurek

Tendrils of redolent smoke fill your nostrils and eyes, soon resolving into the plaster walls of an immaculate chamber where two are having a discussion in stern voices. Both women appear ancient and have very long, pearly hair, but the similarities end there. The Rakash's robe and wrinkled skin are ebon as the night, while the other's paleness is alit with the vim of Elvenkind, clad in white.

"You understand," the Rakash woman says, "what must be done. They have crept into your cities right under the watchful eyes of you all. This will be much tamer than my alternative, I assure you."

Suddenly, the Rakash is gone. This time, a group of dark-robed figures approach the Elven woman and whisper entreatingly, "The Gor'Tog, Mother... The Gor'Tog is perfect..." She stares ahead calmly, forming a decision.

Introduction of Khurek

Tallis says, "Now, I should introduce Khurek here, the temple inquisitor I am appointing with the approval of Ulf'Hara."

Tallis says, "I do not wish to try and soften the graveness of this matter. He is officially tasked with actively hunting and executing Necromancers in our city, employing whatever means necessary."

Tallis says, "The proofs I have been presented with proofs of such corruption have been enough. They cannot be dealt with benignly any longer."

Tallis says, "Khurek, you have my blessing to travel to other provinces as needed, but you will seek the respective ruler's acknowledgement before attempting anything drastic."

Vorclaf says, "You've officially gotten mine. If you run into any... concerns..."

Vorclaf says to Khurek, "Deal with them."

Khurek says, "I will, Your Majesty, I will. Thank you."

Tallis says to Khurek, "I am providing you with a most valuable relic to aid your mission."

With a glance from Tallis, one of the waiting acolytes hurries forth to reverently hand Khurek a shard of cold metal wrapped in black gossamer layers. He quickly returns to his place, wiping his hand on his robe.

Tallis asks Khurek, "Do you know what this is?"

Khurek says, "Yes, I do, yes. Karszen's..."

Tallis gives a slight nod.

Tallis says to Khurek, "It is yours for the time being. However, it can never leave the temple grounds."

Khurek says, "But of course, Mother."

Tallis scrutinizes Khurek's olive-hued face for a few moments, then turns her back.