Zelligar the Unknown
Warlock Zelligar The Unknown (a.k.a. "Zellie" but only by Mistress Melissa)
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Zelligar is a waif of a person. Barely over 100lbs. He's fit and agile and knows martial combat from Zelligar. He is capable in a fight without the aid of his magic.
Body Features
Zelligar is lean and lanky, he wears long and heavy robes to help with combat... so even a mage can get hit
Facial Features
White, long, beard and green eyes
Identifying Characteristics
A streak of grey against his stark white hair
Physical quirks
He's often jittery and quick to snap
Special abilities
Zelligar is one of the most powerful mages in the world. Often his name and works are referred to in schools.
Apparel & Accessories
He dresses in finer things and takes pride in his appearance.
Specialized Equipment
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Zelligar was a talented Nobel born in Karamkeos. he grew up in Spelarium and was given the best tutors and education. After his studies were complete, he left his home to travel and learn the secrets around the world.
During his travels he met Rogahn the Fearless and they became inserpatble.
Once they put their heads together, they became quite wealthy. Zelligar's magic can fix and produce weapons while Roghan can use them.
They quickly became a household name and retried to a stronghold in the northern mountains. From there He decided to study more into demonology in order to get his revenge.
Gender Identity
Male
Sexuality
Sapiosexual: He is sexually aroused by intelligence and wit.
Education
Zelligar was taught by the best tutors of Mystara. He quit the school he started at once he finished reading its library and transcribing all of their spells into his collection.
From there he began his "tutelage".
Zelligar would teleport into the middle of a presentation or lecture, in a puff of illusionary smoke and phantasmal fanfare.
Zelligar would then demand the lecturer discuss the theory he was presenting till Zelligar was satisfied. He would leave a sack of gems for "Interrupting" and disappear with as much pomp as his arrival. His tutelage lasted 10 years much to the happiness of his educators, who all seem to retire after a visit from him. It was when he felt there was nothing left to learn in the world, did he sequester himself to research in Caverns of Quasqueton
From there he began his "tutelage".
Zelligar would teleport into the middle of a presentation or lecture, in a puff of illusionary smoke and phantasmal fanfare.
Zelligar would then demand the lecturer discuss the theory he was presenting till Zelligar was satisfied. He would leave a sack of gems for "Interrupting" and disappear with as much pomp as his arrival. His tutelage lasted 10 years much to the happiness of his educators, who all seem to retire after a visit from him. It was when he felt there was nothing left to learn in the world, did he sequester himself to research in Caverns of Quasqueton
Employment
He is employed with Roghan as Owner of Quasqueton
Accomplishments & Achievements
He defeated an entire village of cultists singlehandedly. Something commemorated in his bedroom
Failures & Embarrassments
Failed to save his lover, Quinn from being sacrificed to Asmodeus.
Mental Trauma
Having failed to save his lover, he has become more unstable and often finds ways to send "Messages" to Asmodeus through torture and killing of his believers.
Intellectual Characteristics
Zelligar quite well-spoken, and easily irritable. What his idea of pleasant rubs a lot of people the wrong way.
Morality & Philosophy
Zelligar has a neutral moral compass, he can help others but be quite selfish.
Taboos
Zelligar is an athiest and rationalist in the truest sense of the word. He knows higher beings exist, but he actively defies them, knowing it will cause him trouble.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Zelligar's motivated by Power and Knowledge.
He created a vicious cycle in his psyche as he gained more wisdom. He understands how small he is compared to the beings that control the world, and he doesn't enjoy that.
He's made it his mission to find a way to bring forth or go to Asmodeus and destroy him for consuming his lover's soul.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Zelligar is one of the top minds of his time. He often can consume 3 to four books in a sitting, only needing to read something once or twice. He does find comfort 'refreshing' his mental library from time to time.
He does not do well in social situations. Often times he's quick to anger and set someone on fire. Mistress Melissa tries to ensure her or someone she trusts is with him whenever he leaves the stronghold.
Likes & Dislikes
Zelligar likes a challenge. He finds intelligence and wit the key things in a person. Intelligence isn't about how many books you read, but how you comprehend a situation and react to it. He finds Rogahn the most intelligent person he knows
Virtues & Personality perks
Zelligar is a devout friend and honors his commitments. He will not give his word lightly and he takes any vow or honor as serious as a suicide pact.
Vices & Personality flaws
He's quick to anger and views life as a transactional expense. He has a clear understanding of the reincarnation system of Mystara, and how to resurrect people.
So oftentimes anyone he murders in a rage, he just pays a fee to the family to resurrect them and thinks nothing of the trauma they experienced... considering it "lesson" to them that they don't cross a wizard.
Personality Quirks
He often is jumpy and twitchy.
Hygiene
He smells like spell components.
Social
Religious Views
Zelligar is Agnostic and atheist. He has a personal vendetta against a diety and is going to do everything he can to murder Asmodeus.
Social Aptitude
Zelligar has no social skills. He often finds the most direct course of action and figures the end justifies the means.
Mannerisms
Flamboyant and grandiose. He speaks eloquently and has a flair for the dramatic.
Hobbies & Pets
He likes to keep animals in jars.
Speech
He speaks direct and eloquent. He often makes sure to let everyone know he's the smartest person in the room and prefers to be the center of attention.
Relationships
History
Rogahn and Zelligar's friendship sprouted quickly. Zelligar was grieving the loss of his lover and had been driven insane with rage. Rogahn found him in the woods, almost feral, and nursed him back to health. The ordeal had left him scarred, but he became fiercely loyal to Rogahn.
Relationship Reasoning
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Both have a strong attachment to Mistress Melissa, but for different reasons.
Shared Acquaintances
History
Zelligar and Melissa became best friends after Rogahn rescued her from her father's arranged marriage. She's often the voice of reason and is one of the few people he will listen to during his mad tiraides.
Nicknames & Petnames
Mistress Melissa called Zelligar "Zelly".
Relationship Reasoning
Because Zelligar the Unknown and Rogahn the Fearless were close friends, Mistress Melissa quickly took a liking to Zelligar, and can see past his quirks.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
They both are devoted to Rogahn the Fearless fiercely.
Shared Secrets
in the Lounge only Zelligar and Melissa know the truth about it's statue...
Shared Acquaintances
Wealth & Financial state
It's unsure the amount of wealth he has amassed, as it's not in the stronghold itself.
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Unknown
Age
45
Date of Birth
Unknown
Year of Death
965 ATB
Circumstances of Death
It's been told he and Rogahn the Fearless perished in a battle,, fending off barbarians from the north.
Birthplace
Mystara
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Quasqueton
Gender
Male
Eyes
Piercing green
Hair
White Hair with a black tuft
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Dark Skin
Height
5'2
Weight
1000 coins
Quotes & Catchphrases
"I have a message for your master..."
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