Dr. Shaddai
Doctor Shaddai, a name spoken in hushed tones throughout the Askillian Empire, is a figure shrouded in mystery and dread. Born into a prestigious family of scholars and healers, Shaddai exhibited an exceptional intellect from a young age. By the time he reached his twenties, he was already recognized as one of the Empire’s foremost medical minds, his expertise in anatomy, alchemy, and the emerging field of bio-engineering was unparalleled.
However, as Shaddai delved deeper into his studies, his thirst for knowledge began to take a darker turn. Fascinated by the esoteric arts and the forbidden knowledge of ancient texts, he became obsessed with the idea of merging science with magic, despite the Empire's complete lack of magical powers. Shaddai believed that the key to unlocking the full potential of the human body lay not just in science, but in the careful integration of mystical forces.
His pursuit led him to discover the existence of the Shadowrealm, a dimension inhabited by malevolent entities, chief among them the Shadow Lord— a being of immense power and malice. In his arrogance, Shaddai sought to harness this power for himself, believing he could control it and use it to revolutionize medicine in the Empire, and in turn, his own standing within the nation.
Shaddai's breakthrough came in the form of magical tattoos—intricate designs inked into the skin that could enhance physical abilities, heal wounds, or grant supernatural powers. The tattoos were beautiful, mesmerizing, and seemingly miraculous, and soon, Shaddai began testing his newfound theories on unwitting subjects, including the dregs of Imperial society, captured victims, without a care to the subjects survivability. Most died on the table, while some survived long enough to go insane, frequently screaming about "red eyes, in the shadows.... always watching". Very few survived the procedure, and those that did were bound to Imperial servitude.
What none of Shaddai’s subjects knew was that each tattoo was a binding sigil, a mark that forged a pact between them and the Shadow Lord. Through these tattoos, Shaddai had unwittingly turned his subjects into thralls, bound to the will of the Shadow Lord and drawing their newfound abilities from the dark energies of the Shadowrealm. As more and more people fell under Shaddai’s spell, the Shadow Lord’s influence grew, slowly seeping into the fabric of the Empire itself.
Despite the growing rumors and the unease that surrounded his work, Shaddai’s reputation as a brilliant, if unorthodox, doctor only grew. But as the whispers of strange occurrences and unexplained deaths began to spread, a sense of dread began to take hold.
And then, without warning, Doctor Shaddai vanished. His clinic in the Ironspire Citadel was found abandoned, his notes and research missing, and his followers left without answers. The sudden disappearance of such a prominent figure sent shockwaves through the Empire.
No one knows where Doctor Shaddai has gone or what his true intentions were. Some believe he has retreated to a hidden sanctuary to continue his dark experiments, while others whisper that he has been consumed by the very forces he sought to control. A few even fear that he has fully embraced the Shadow Lord’s power and is now a vessel for the malevolent entity’s will.
Whatever the truth may be, Doctor Shaddai's legacy lingers—a blend of fear, uncertainty, and the lingering dread that those marked by his tattoos are not as free as they once believed. The Empire now hunts for him, not just out of fear of what he might do next, but to uncover the full extent of the dark pact he has wrought upon the land.
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Alignment
Lawful Evil
Current Status
Unknown
Age
54 Years old
Birthplace
Ironspire Citadel, Askillian Empire
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Location unknown
Sex
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
White and grey
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale White
Height
5'8"
Weight
145 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Perhaps you thought you were the only one with ... gifts?"
Belief/Deity
Shadowlord
Aligned Organization
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