After a long and difficult journey, the spirit of Brathchacelent Sorngol is finally at rest. A minor Netherese prisoner on the island of Ymph over 2,000 years ago, Sorngol was cut down in his prime by a mysterious killer whose identity will now remain forever secret. Over the centuries, he developed quite the horrendous case of amnesia, rendering him mostly useless by the time he was discovered in the ruins beneath the ziggurat by a man of House Harvix.
Through exceptional talent, Lord Harvix was able to bind the ailing spirit to the body of a kobold slave named Thyzykeelix. Unfortunately for all involved, the experiment yielded no gains in the undead Netherese wizard's memory. Harvix left the subject in the care of a subordinate for disposal, but the wily kobold and her spiritual advisor managed to outwit him and escape. Not knowing where else to turn, they disappeared into the filth and chaos of the seedy Squatter's Den.
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Thankfully, Thyzykeelix was not eaten that day. She made new contacts in her new home, and Sorngol was given the opportunity to evaluate his new colleagues and discern which could be trusted with his secret.
One of the duo's earliest contacts was the Dirgesinger, who had some ironic necromantic advice:
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Disguises were important in those days.
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Some were trusted with the spirit's secret, but at times it was hard to say just what that secret was. Adjusting to a dual-consciousness isn't easy for a little lizard.
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Eventually, Sorngol created the ill-fated Cabal of the Forsaken Crypt, membership of which peaked at 4 PCs all too secretive to ever meet each other. However, Thyzykeelix did have some good conversations with some characters during this time.
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But times changed. Their allies helped Thyzykeelix and Sorngol advance their mutual agenda of attaining higher levels of power. It wasn't always easy for Thyzykeelix, as quite often she was swept along on the current of Sorngol's whim. He got it into his (and her) head that the kobold body he inhabited was much too weak for his needs, and undead augmentation was a necessity. This proved painful for Thyzykeelix.
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But although she protested, the ability granted by her new undead graft proved useful many times in subsequent nefarious exploits.
It was around this time, or slightly prior, that Sorngol was granted an extraordinary gift. While traversing the mountains of the Mist with Riordan Siet, the Mist settled upon the travellers and carried them to a shrouded clearing far above, where Siet received a prophetic vision and Sorngol had a single memory of his past restored. A stone in a long, dark, and forgotten hallway. A stone, slightly out of place. Beneath it, something hidden.
Following the Mist vision, Thyzykeelix and Riordan raced back to the Colony and recruited Andrzek Czewoja to help them reach this stone, which Sorngol remembered to be in a hall of the Sunken Enclave far below. Through much perseverance they reached their objective and found a magical pouch sequestered away for ages. Within it was a ruby-eyed skull and a fateful note: "Forget not the ring, the candle, and the skull, for with all three-" Lamentably, the final part had been erased by time.
So the search for the other two relics began. Sources indicated that Ojo of Old Port had recently come into possession of a legendary candle which glowed unendingly with a purple light, supposedly a relic of Netherese times. In the process of planning how to obtain this candle from Ojo, Sorngol made the common mistake of trusting a clearly untrustworthy man. His skull was stolen, and his hand was forced.
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Thankfully, a powerful ally was able to retrieve the skull at some point later on. Details on that particular incident remain relevant.
In the meantime, Thyzykeelix was busy making new friends and enemies.
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In between crazy escapades, Thyzykeelix took time out for tea.
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It all culminated in the completion of Sorngol's ancient ritual, releasing the Netherese wizard into a floating skull form and Thyzykeelix to her fate, whatever that might be.
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Following this event, much of Sorngol's activity is super secret. Additionally, that screenshot blocking bug hit me, so I don't have anything I can share of his time as a floating skull. He discovered that the ring involved in the ritual was his wedding ring, and that his wife most likely still existed in some form or another in the Isles. He became obsessed, and sadly, it led to his demise just when things seemed to be going his way in pursuit of his ancient sweetheart.
Thanks to everyone who interacted with this character, but especially Howland for running the craziest plot I've ever been involved in.
Great work.
Truly shows the great lengths of what can be accomplished on EFU with a well thought out and indepth PC
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Wow. Just... wow.
Great character, been around forever, though rarely did I interact with you, unfortunately, on any of of my characters. =(
Quote from: Ommadawn;223256Wow. Just... wow.
No joke. What an incredible and unique journey. I wish I could have had more in-depth interactions with Sorngol. Super rad story.
Great character. Keep it up.
How do you come up with these ideas? Amazing. Seeing all the plots makes me even sadder I wasn't able to go throught with the plan to blackmail information out of Sorngol.
poor sorgnol
Awesome what you managed to pull, dude! I loved that character, and the interactions with Rod Klenner when he was her body guard, in the early days. Mad props!
I met thyz a few times, wish i'd managed to meet sorngol properly, truly excellent AKmatt.
Without a doubt one of the most amazing concepts and characters ever. Totally amazing.
Clearly more than just another kobold. Sad I missed out on more interactions with you, man.
How did you EVER come up with this idea? Christ!
*bows*
Unbeliavable!
I am so impressed, a concept like no other.
Massive kudos. You are amazing!
These screenshots only scratch the surface.
O_O
Just goes to show what can happen right around you without you ever being aware! Man, I love EfU. Awesome work!
I don't think I met Thyzykeelix more than once and I only met Brath at the end... with my undead hating Patrician who tried to bully the people who were interested in saving him into shutting up. >.<
Good work, hope to be a bigger part of your next character story!
Very intriguing PC. The interactions I had with him never clued me in to the depth of this character.
Horrible PC. Get out.
WINSTON COME BACK
EPIC
Every interaction I had with Thyz was awesome. <3
Inspirational stuff. Very cool, Matt - you just pushed the envelope further out. Thanks for showing us this! :)
What a njub. Ask the Doc for your next concept, cause you obviously need help.
AKMatt: Making Kobolds Cool
A ton of credit has to go to Howland for the plot that evolved this concept into what it eventually became.
Very nice.
That's just silly. I had no idea our little jaunt for DM loot was the beginning of something so epic.
Loved every minute of RP with the little lizard.
I'm starting to wonder if you can play a human proper anymore! XD
tea wife