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Due to the honesty and openness of his worship, he has earned ire and contempt from many Bards. Though most just choose to ignore him or avoid interaction, some have gone far enough as to make threats of serious harm should he ever turn from the path of peace. Despite this, Eskerith has found companionship with several entertainers operating in both [[Muspar'i]] and the [[Velaka_Desert|Velakan Desert]]. Through his frequent dealings with the [[Sand_Elf|Sand Elves]] living in the area, he has learned to speak the language and feels a kinship with them as people of the desert. |
Due to the honesty and openness of his worship, he has earned ire and contempt from many Bards. Though most just choose to ignore him or avoid interaction, some have gone far enough as to make threats of serious harm should he ever turn from the path of peace. Despite this, Eskerith has found companionship with several entertainers operating in both [[Muspar'i]] and the [[Velaka_Desert|Velakan Desert]]. Through his frequent dealings with the [[Sand_Elf|Sand Elves]] living in the area, he has learned to speak the language and feels a kinship with them as people of the desert. |
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=== World Dragon Worship === |
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Eskerith has recently begun to hold gatherings at the World Dragon Temple in [[Muspar'i]] and publicly show some of the rituals he uses to worship. These gatherings have been attended by fellow worshippers in addition to curious individuals who seek to learn more. The reception has been one that Eskerith finds encouraging, although these demonstrations have been interrupted by [[Suulnir|High Priestess Suulnir]] and warriors of the [[Dragon_Priest_Empire|Dragon Priest Empire]] operating under her command. |
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==== The True Way to Worship the World Dragon ==== |
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At the first of these gatherings, the [[Suulnir|High Priestess]] entered through a moongate with a regiment that she had claimed was there for her protection. She asked Eskerith to affirm that he loved the Dragon [[Ael%27tharaxus|Emperor Ael'thraxus]] and to recognize his "glorious ascension". Eskerith declined to do this and stated that he had no love for the Emperor and that he only had "glory in his heart for the true path". This upset the High Priestess, who commanded her troops to sack the Temple, taking many pieces of artwork and several holy relics. Attendees of the gathering were attacked by a number of [[Dragon_Priest_assassin|Dragon Priest Assassins]] who were soundly defeated by the skilled combatants. |
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==== More Ways to Worship the World Dragon ==== |
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During the second gathering at the World Dragon temple, the [[Suulnir|High Priestess]] once again interrupted things. This time, appearing through a blue-colored rift in space. Once again, she was accompanied by a number of warriors serving the [[Dragon_Priest_Empire|Dragon Priest Empire]] and seemed to take possession of Eskerith. After touching him on the forehead, he began to act and speak in strange ways that seemed to be forced. |
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|* Flickering blue radiance erupts from seemingly nowhere, forming a rift in the air. A Dragon Priest company steps out from within the light led by Suulnir, followed by a gust of chill winds. Suulnir reaches a hand to press against the forehead of Eskerith, her hand lingering as she gazes into his eyes. |
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|* Her very touch burns a strange sigil into Eskerith's flesh. The rift vanishes as swiftly as it appeared, pulling Suulnir back through, her laughter echoing through the high-vaulted ceiling. Where before, individual Dragon Priests looted the temple, the company immediately disperses, taking adornments from the temple with the precision of an organized invader. |
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|* Blinding, radiant light fills your vision, bathing the temple around you in an absence of color bright enough to wash out all around you. The faces surrounding you become indistinct and shadows of themselves, the only discernible features blank eyes and blinding, grinning teeth. You feel a heartbeat beneath the ground, quickening as if slowly waking. The earth moves between your feet. The Dragon stirs. You feel a warmth within you, as if filled with artificial relief at its waking. |
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|* Above, the Temple bleeds out of your sight, and you watch as the shadow of three moons align perfectly in the sky. Each slowly cracks, a lattice of fractures revealing the glory of three golden Dragons, reflecting the light of unknown stars as they slowly unfurl, spreading their newly-formed wings wide above. |
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|* On your forehead, you feel a sigil burning into your flesh where Suulnir touched you. You hear Suulnir's voice, a faint whisper in the back of your mind. "Rejoice. Each prayer you intone brings divinity to the Dragon. Each worshipful song brings them closer to birth, and heralds in a glorious age of the Dragon's Empire. Your worship is now intrinsically linked to the Ascension. Rejoice, for you will be my voice." |
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|* Color slowly returns to your vision as you find yourself plummeting to the floor, clawing at your eyes and tongue until they are rendered nothing more than a pulp. The pain across the flesh of your forehead dulls to a low throb, as the sigil Suulnir magically burned into you fades from visibility, but not from potency. You collapse in a heap. |
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| '''From the audience's View''' |
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|* Flickering blue radiance erupts from seemingly nowhere, forming a rift in the air. A Dragon Priest company steps out from within the light led by Suulnir, followed by a gust of chill winds. Suulnir reaches a hand to press against the forehead of Eskerith, her hand lingering as she gazes into his eyes. |
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|* Her very touch burns a strange sigil into Eskerith's flesh. The rift vanishes as swiftly as it appeared, pulling Suulnir back through, her laughter echoing through the high-vaulted ceiling. Where before, individual Dragon Priests looted the temple, the company immediately disperses, taking adornments from the temple with the precision of an organized invader. |
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|* Eskerith rises into the air, as if animated by some unseen force. His body contorts, shoulders popping backward, his arms forced wide into a worshipful pose as he is dragged violently upwards along the wall of the temple. Eskerith's eyes roll backwards in their sockets, revealing the milky white of each sclera, his face twisting into the mockery of a rapturous grimace, as if experiencing a blissful moment. |
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|* Eskerith intones in a voice not his own: "Behold. The Dragon bestows the gift of sight. Today, we rejoice -- the Dragon will be reborn, not out of rage, but out of glory. Let it be made known -- an Emperor sits upon the Throne of Hhrsaraa, and the Dragon shall be Made Whole. Kneel and make ready for his Becoming. Esuna tel'rath'a." |
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|* Eskerith's body twists in the air, his hands moving toward his face. His bare hands claw at his eyes, tearing at them until they are nothing but marred, bloody pulp in their sockets. The unnatural grin remains plastered across his features, until his hands tear his tongue from his mouth. He collapses to the floor, blood streaming down his face. The unit reforms, and prepares for conflict. |
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Once again, the temple was raided, with more artwork and artifacts being taken before combat began in earnest. After a heated battle, the attendees once more vanquished the invaders and restored peace to the gathering. Eskerith concluded things by making a statement that he did not seek revenge and that none of the worshippers at the Temple would either. He affirmed his commitment to the path of peace but also said he understood if others were unable to join him on that path due to their own convictions. He also said his next gathering would be a tour of the temple grounds, not a worship service, and that he would be honored to once more have the same attendance as he has had this time and prior. |
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=== Fun Facts === |
=== Fun Facts === |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 2 October 2026
Eskerith Krathkal 
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| Status | Active |
| Race | S'Kra Mur |
| Gender | Male |
| Guild | Empath |
| Instance | Prime |
Appearence
He is Dragon Priest Eskerith Krathkal, Pejek'zhra of Muspar'i, a S'Kra Mur Empath.
He has a sharp-featured face with a graduated crest of backward-curving spurs which follows the shape of his skull, silver-flecked slitted jade eyes and a long, primitive-looking snout, white scales dusted with sand-hued speckles, a straight tail and a thin build.
He is tiny for a S'Kra Mur.
He is an adult.
He is in good shape.
He is Dragon Priest Eskerith Krathkal, Pejek'zhra of Muspar'i, a S'Kra Mur Empath.
Eskerith's eyes are lost within the hollow sockets of a forbidding dragon-skull mask. His lips are barely visible, framed by a maw of long teeth. Twisting out from the forehead, twin horns arc in regal courses above his head, lending an air of might to his silhouette.
He is in good shape.
Possessions
As a member of the Dragon Priests, Eskerith dresses in a religious manner and adorns himself with many trappings that proclaim his faith in the World Dragon.
Attire
He is wearing a forbidding dragon-skull mask with long teeth and majestically sweeping horns, a dark-scaled desert shroud clasped by a heavy iron yeehar cloak pin, a dark steel chain crafted from interlocking links of discolored metal, a dragon-embroidered cassock of copper Velakan linen overlain with pale khiynit, a simple niello ring, a faded black prayer sash embroidered with a fierce dragon, a shrunken yeehar skull with twin howlite spheres set into the eye sockets, some sand-hued Velakan linen pants, a pair of brown yeehar-hide sandals with rawhide straps and a dark steel tailband embossed with a black-on-black niello dragon.
History
Eskerith was raised in the desert city of Muspar'i and worshiped at the World Dragon Temple since birth, having an extensive family history of attendance there which dates back to the founding of the city itself. When he reached his twenties, he ventured out in the greater Elanthian landscape to both learn more about the world and to make a name for himself. Having learned the art of healing from Gaktrhn at Tysoeti's Hospital, he joined the Empath's Guild upon reaching Riverhaven. He continued that work during his travels and served as a doctor to those in need of healing as he moved from place to place.
He is a regular face in the Empath's Guild Courtyard of the city of Crossings, frequently being seen there teaching classes in forging metal to any and all who will listen. Likewise, as one of the few Dragon Priests not associated with the Dragon Priest Empire or with those who operate in Ilithi and Forfedhdar, he has become known publicly for his worship and beliefs after giving a speech about them during a meeting of the Bards Guild. Eskerith has made it known that he is willing to talk to anyone interested in knowing more and strives to spread information about the peaceful ways of the "true" Dragon Priests.
Due to the honesty and openness of his worship, he has earned ire and contempt from many Bards. Though most just choose to ignore him or avoid interaction, some have gone far enough as to make threats of serious harm should he ever turn from the path of peace. Despite this, Eskerith has found companionship with several entertainers operating in both Muspar'i and the Velakan Desert. Through his frequent dealings with the Sand Elves living in the area, he has learned to speak the language and feels a kinship with them as people of the desert.
World Dragon Worship
Eskerith has recently begun to hold gatherings at the World Dragon Temple in Muspar'i and publicly show some of the rituals he uses to worship. These gatherings have been attended by fellow worshippers in addition to curious individuals who seek to learn more. The reception has been one that Eskerith finds encouraging, although these demonstrations have been interrupted by High Priestess Suulnir and warriors of the Dragon Priest Empire operating under her command.
The True Way to Worship the World Dragon
At the first of these gatherings, the High Priestess entered through a moongate with a regiment that she had claimed was there for her protection. She asked Eskerith to affirm that he loved the Dragon Emperor Ael'thraxus and to recognize his "glorious ascension". Eskerith declined to do this and stated that he had no love for the Emperor and that he only had "glory in his heart for the true path". This upset the High Priestess, who commanded her troops to sack the Temple, taking many pieces of artwork and several holy relics. Attendees of the gathering were attacked by a number of Dragon Priest Assassins who were soundly defeated by the skilled combatants.
More Ways to Worship the World Dragon
During the second gathering at the World Dragon temple, the High Priestess once again interrupted things. This time, appearing through a blue-colored rift in space. Once again, she was accompanied by a number of warriors serving the Dragon Priest Empire and seemed to take possession of Eskerith. After touching him on the forehead, he began to act and speak in strange ways that seemed to be forced.
Details are provided below:
| From Eskerith's View |
| * Flickering blue radiance erupts from seemingly nowhere, forming a rift in the air. A Dragon Priest company steps out from within the light led by Suulnir, followed by a gust of chill winds. Suulnir reaches a hand to press against the forehead of Eskerith, her hand lingering as she gazes into his eyes. |
| * Her very touch burns a strange sigil into Eskerith's flesh. The rift vanishes as swiftly as it appeared, pulling Suulnir back through, her laughter echoing through the high-vaulted ceiling. Where before, individual Dragon Priests looted the temple, the company immediately disperses, taking adornments from the temple with the precision of an organized invader. |
| * Blinding, radiant light fills your vision, bathing the temple around you in an absence of color bright enough to wash out all around you. The faces surrounding you become indistinct and shadows of themselves, the only discernible features blank eyes and blinding, grinning teeth. You feel a heartbeat beneath the ground, quickening as if slowly waking. The earth moves between your feet. The Dragon stirs. You feel a warmth within you, as if filled with artificial relief at its waking. |
| * Above, the Temple bleeds out of your sight, and you watch as the shadow of three moons align perfectly in the sky. Each slowly cracks, a lattice of fractures revealing the glory of three golden Dragons, reflecting the light of unknown stars as they slowly unfurl, spreading their newly-formed wings wide above. |
| * On your forehead, you feel a sigil burning into your flesh where Suulnir touched you. You hear Suulnir's voice, a faint whisper in the back of your mind. "Rejoice. Each prayer you intone brings divinity to the Dragon. Each worshipful song brings them closer to birth, and heralds in a glorious age of the Dragon's Empire. Your worship is now intrinsically linked to the Ascension. Rejoice, for you will be my voice." |
| * Color slowly returns to your vision as you find yourself plummeting to the floor, clawing at your eyes and tongue until they are rendered nothing more than a pulp. The pain across the flesh of your forehead dulls to a low throb, as the sigil Suulnir magically burned into you fades from visibility, but not from potency. You collapse in a heap. |
| From the audience's View |
| * Flickering blue radiance erupts from seemingly nowhere, forming a rift in the air. A Dragon Priest company steps out from within the light led by Suulnir, followed by a gust of chill winds. Suulnir reaches a hand to press against the forehead of Eskerith, her hand lingering as she gazes into his eyes. |
| * Her very touch burns a strange sigil into Eskerith's flesh. The rift vanishes as swiftly as it appeared, pulling Suulnir back through, her laughter echoing through the high-vaulted ceiling. Where before, individual Dragon Priests looted the temple, the company immediately disperses, taking adornments from the temple with the precision of an organized invader. |
| * Eskerith rises into the air, as if animated by some unseen force. His body contorts, shoulders popping backward, his arms forced wide into a worshipful pose as he is dragged violently upwards along the wall of the temple. Eskerith's eyes roll backwards in their sockets, revealing the milky white of each sclera, his face twisting into the mockery of a rapturous grimace, as if experiencing a blissful moment. |
| * Eskerith intones in a voice not his own: "Behold. The Dragon bestows the gift of sight. Today, we rejoice -- the Dragon will be reborn, not out of rage, but out of glory. Let it be made known -- an Emperor sits upon the Throne of Hhrsaraa, and the Dragon shall be Made Whole. Kneel and make ready for his Becoming. Esuna tel'rath'a." |
| * Eskerith's body twists in the air, his hands moving toward his face. His bare hands claw at his eyes, tearing at them until they are nothing but marred, bloody pulp in their sockets. The unnatural grin remains plastered across his features, until his hands tear his tongue from his mouth. He collapses to the floor, blood streaming down his face. The unit reforms, and prepares for conflict. |
Once again, the temple was raided, with more artwork and artifacts being taken before combat began in earnest. After a heated battle, the attendees once more vanquished the invaders and restored peace to the gathering. Eskerith concluded things by making a statement that he did not seek revenge and that none of the worshippers at the Temple would either. He affirmed his commitment to the path of peace but also said he understood if others were unable to join him on that path due to their own convictions. He also said his next gathering would be a tour of the temple grounds, not a worship service, and that he would be honored to once more have the same attendance as he has had this time and prior.
Fun Facts
Eskerith is what many know as a "White Empath" and has caused no harm to any living creature during his life.
Eskerith avoids combat wherever he can, only learning what he feels he must by occasionally hunting constructs.
Eskerith is a citizen of Muspar'i and spent most of his youth in the city before traveling the lands as a doctor.
Eskerith is a member of the Dragon Priests and follows the teachings of Sh'kial.
Eskerith is a member of the Musparan Society of Misfit Mummers.
Eskerith has a fair grasp of the Ilithic language that he learned from visiting Haizen Cugis.
Eskerith is an avid craftsman, practicing Blacksmithing in addition to Tailoring.
Events
Recorded formal presentations and ritual offerings made to the World Dragon by Eskerith.
2026
| Event Name | Event Date | Event Description | Event Log | Presentation Notes |
| More Ways to Worship the World Dragon | 9/25/2026 | Eskerith hosts another gathering at the World Dragon temple in Muspar'i and performs personal worship rituals. | Event Log | Presentation Notes |
| The True Way to Worship the World Dragon | 8/21/2026 | Eskerith hosts a gathering at the World Dragon temple in Muspar'i and performs traditional worship rituals. | Event Log | Presentation Notes |
| Bardic Discussions | 6/22/2026 | Eskerith speaks at the Bards' Guild of Crossings about the Sect of Sh'kial and his faith. | Event Log | Presentation Notes |