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'''Gavros Saekoll''' {{Pronunciation|GAV-ross SAY-coll}} was a [[Viridia|Viridian]] noble, part of the [[House Saekoll|Saekoll]] senatorial family, who intentionally caused the outbreak of the plagues that devastated [[Erenon]] in the ninety-seventh century. | '''Gavros Saekoll''' {{Pronunciation|GAV-ross SAY-coll}} was a [[Viridia|Viridian]] noble, part of the [[House Saekoll|Saekoll]] senatorial family, who intentionally caused the outbreak of the plagues that devastated [[Erenon]] in the ninety-seventh century. | ||
Prior to the plagues, Saekoll was a minor figure in Erenite high society. Though his family was long-established as powerful and influential in the region, and he would ultimately be in line to represent them in the Viridian senate, Saekoll preferred to focus on his research and studies above anything else, seeing life as a socialite as tedious and dull. He accumulated quite a body of written works from his research into the outer planes and teleportation, transformational enough that many of the texts on these topics relied upon by modern-day magical academies were written by Saekoll. Eventually he turned his attention to the [[Anchor | Prior to the plagues, Saekoll was a minor figure in Erenite high society. Though his family was long-established as powerful and influential in the region, and he would ultimately be in line to represent them in the Viridian senate, Saekoll preferred to focus on his research and studies above anything else, seeing life as a socialite as tedious and dull. He accumulated quite a body of written works from his research into the outer [[Plane|planes]] and [[teleportation]], transformational enough that many of the texts on these topics relied upon by modern-day magical academies were written by Saekoll. Eventually he turned his attention to the [[Anchor site|anchor sites]], and more specifically to the matter of if broken sites could be somehow restored. Saekoll built a manor on the shores of [[Lake Restone]] for the purposes of investigating this topic, ostensibly a vacation home but in reality to be close to a broken anchor site underground. | ||
At some point around {{Year|6600}}, Saekoll had a breakthrough in his research, discovering that enough magical energy applied in a precise way could be enough to bring the internal mechano-magical workings of the | At some point around {{Year|6600}}, Saekoll had a breakthrough in his research, discovering that enough magical energy applied in a precise way could be enough to bring the internal mechano-magical workings of the anchor site to life once more. The energy required to do was immense, however. By this point Saekoll's work had become less about scholarly inquiry and far more about personal power - after all, if the knowledge of how to repair the ancient structures was all his, he would be one of the most powerful figures in the known world. Searching around for a source of magical power, Saekoll realized enough concentrated souls would be suitable, if only they could be easily harvested and collected. | ||
For several years Saekoll become consumed by how collect these souls, eventually turning back to something mundane: disease. From an relatively unremarkable strain of a local endemic sickness, Saekoll engineered two new diseases, magically resistant to treatment and far more virulent than anything that existed before. Released together, these diseases could cause mass death, with all the souls of the deceased funneled into magical reservoirs Saekoll set up in advance. | For several years Saekoll become consumed by how collect these souls, eventually turning back to something mundane: disease. From an relatively unremarkable strain of a local endemic sickness, Saekoll engineered two new diseases, magically resistant to treatment and far more virulent than anything that existed before. Released together, these diseases could cause mass death, with all the souls of the deceased funneled into magical reservoirs Saekoll set up in advance. | ||
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In early {{Year|6613}}, Saekoll unleashed the first disease in the Erenite cities of [[Restone]], [[Steel Falls]], and [[Talgell]]. The affliction, which came to be known as the [[Restone Plague]], caused massive casualties, especially as it stymied the efforts of clerics and other magical healers. But this did not progress fast enough for Saekoll, and in the following year he let loose his second disease, the [[Euphoric Insanity]]. Combined, these sicknesses tore through Erenon. Those that did not succumb largely fled the province or isolated themselves, and society in the region came to a halt. | In early {{Year|6613}}, Saekoll unleashed the first disease in the Erenite cities of [[Restone]], [[Steel Falls]], and [[Talgell]]. The affliction, which came to be known as the [[Restone Plague]], caused massive casualties, especially as it stymied the efforts of clerics and other magical healers. But this did not progress fast enough for Saekoll, and in the following year he let loose his second disease, the [[Euphoric Insanity]]. Combined, these sicknesses tore through Erenon. Those that did not succumb largely fled the province or isolated themselves, and society in the region came to a halt. | ||
Ultimately, even with all the death, the plagues proved insufficient to collect the souls required to restart the | Ultimately, even with all the death, the plagues proved insufficient to collect the souls required to restart the anchor site. Saekoll retreated into his [[Saekoll's Demiplane|demiplane]] when this became clear, remaining there for the next almost four centuries, though from his perspective in the demiplane this time passed far more quickly. He monitored the situation in Erenon from time to time, and by {{Year|6975}} the region had repopulated to enough of a degree that Saekoll considered it worth setting his plans into motion once more to finish what he began. | ||
Though he initially worked alone, this second time Saekoll partnered with [[Sircathe Wriys]], leader of the Erenite city of [[Wymoor]]. With promises of the power of having an | Though he initially worked alone, this second time Saekoll partnered with [[Sircathe Wriys]], leader of the Erenite city of [[Wymoor]]. With promises of the power of having an anchor site under his direct control, Saekoll convinced Wriys to give him full access to the city's security and resources. When a pair of adventurers uncovered Saekoll's activities and set about stopping him, Wriys became aware of exactly how Saekoll intended to repair the site and turned against him. After losing his ally, Saekoll sped up his efforts, releasing the Euphoric Insanity in Wymoor and [[Laham]] early. The adventurers pursued him across Erenon and through his demiplane, catching up to Saekoll just as he was about to unleash the Restone Plague into the middle of Wymoor, whose inhabitants were by this point almost entirely in the thrall of the Insanity. In Wymoor Saekoll fought the adventurers in a last bid to see his plans succeed, but the adventurers were successful. Saekoll was defeated and the last sample of the Restone Plague thrown into his demiplane and sealed away. | ||
Saekoll relied heavily on constructs for support, defense, and manpower. He preferred statue-like stone constructs that could be set to just about any task. Many guarded his manor near Restone, his demiplane, and the [[Cyclops|cyclopean]] ruins underneath Laham that he used as a hidden outpost. Saekoll also made heavy use of aeon wyrds as assistants. | Saekoll relied heavily on constructs for support, defense, and manpower. He preferred statue-like stone constructs that could be set to just about any task. Many guarded his manor near Restone, his demiplane, and the [[Cyclops|cyclopean]] ruins underneath Laham that he used as a hidden outpost. Saekoll also made heavy use of aeon wyrds as assistants. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:46, 7 January 2024
Gavros Saekoll (pronounced GAV-ross SAY-coll) was a Viridian noble, part of the Saekoll senatorial family, who intentionally caused the outbreak of the plagues that devastated Erenon in the ninety-seventh century.
Prior to the plagues, Saekoll was a minor figure in Erenite high society. Though his family was long-established as powerful and influential in the region, and he would ultimately be in line to represent them in the Viridian senate, Saekoll preferred to focus on his research and studies above anything else, seeing life as a socialite as tedious and dull. He accumulated quite a body of written works from his research into the outer planes and teleportation, transformational enough that many of the texts on these topics relied upon by modern-day magical academies were written by Saekoll. Eventually he turned his attention to the anchor sites, and more specifically to the matter of if broken sites could be somehow restored. Saekoll built a manor on the shores of Lake Restone for the purposes of investigating this topic, ostensibly a vacation home but in reality to be close to a broken anchor site underground.
At some point around Y9600*, Saekoll had a breakthrough in his research, discovering that enough magical energy applied in a precise way could be enough to bring the internal mechano-magical workings of the anchor site to life once more. The energy required to do was immense, however. By this point Saekoll's work had become less about scholarly inquiry and far more about personal power - after all, if the knowledge of how to repair the ancient structures was all his, he would be one of the most powerful figures in the known world. Searching around for a source of magical power, Saekoll realized enough concentrated souls would be suitable, if only they could be easily harvested and collected.
For several years Saekoll become consumed by how collect these souls, eventually turning back to something mundane: disease. From an relatively unremarkable strain of a local endemic sickness, Saekoll engineered two new diseases, magically resistant to treatment and far more virulent than anything that existed before. Released together, these diseases could cause mass death, with all the souls of the deceased funneled into magical reservoirs Saekoll set up in advance.
In early Y9613*, Saekoll unleashed the first disease in the Erenite cities of Restone, Steel Falls, and Talgell. The affliction, which came to be known as the Restone Plague, caused massive casualties, especially as it stymied the efforts of clerics and other magical healers. But this did not progress fast enough for Saekoll, and in the following year he let loose his second disease, the Euphoric Insanity. Combined, these sicknesses tore through Erenon. Those that did not succumb largely fled the province or isolated themselves, and society in the region came to a halt.
Ultimately, even with all the death, the plagues proved insufficient to collect the souls required to restart the anchor site. Saekoll retreated into his demiplane when this became clear, remaining there for the next almost four centuries, though from his perspective in the demiplane this time passed far more quickly. He monitored the situation in Erenon from time to time, and by Y9975* the region had repopulated to enough of a degree that Saekoll considered it worth setting his plans into motion once more to finish what he began.
Though he initially worked alone, this second time Saekoll partnered with Sircathe Wriys, leader of the Erenite city of Wymoor. With promises of the power of having an anchor site under his direct control, Saekoll convinced Wriys to give him full access to the city's security and resources. When a pair of adventurers uncovered Saekoll's activities and set about stopping him, Wriys became aware of exactly how Saekoll intended to repair the site and turned against him. After losing his ally, Saekoll sped up his efforts, releasing the Euphoric Insanity in Wymoor and Laham early. The adventurers pursued him across Erenon and through his demiplane, catching up to Saekoll just as he was about to unleash the Restone Plague into the middle of Wymoor, whose inhabitants were by this point almost entirely in the thrall of the Insanity. In Wymoor Saekoll fought the adventurers in a last bid to see his plans succeed, but the adventurers were successful. Saekoll was defeated and the last sample of the Restone Plague thrown into his demiplane and sealed away.
Saekoll relied heavily on constructs for support, defense, and manpower. He preferred statue-like stone constructs that could be set to just about any task. Many guarded his manor near Restone, his demiplane, and the cyclopean ruins underneath Laham that he used as a hidden outpost. Saekoll also made heavy use of aeon wyrds as assistants.
Years of experimentation with teleportation had a permanent effect on Saekoll. By Y9975* the entire left and right sides of his body were slightly out of scale with each other, a result of a risky teleport that caused his body parts to not re-appear in exactly the expected location. This gave him an odd gait and unsettling appearance that he tried to cover.