The Lael
The Lael is a monstrous beast that, nonetheless, is a calculating schemer and cunning leader, leading a group of shifters, the Laelites, with the intent of subjugating all non-shifters.
The Lael appears to be an enormous cross between a gorilla and a bear, possibly with a bit of wild boar thrown in. It stands 12 feet tall in it's normal hunched posture but can rise up to nearly 16 feet. It has an arm span of 14 feet and a reach of 7 feet. With huge claws and a massive jaw with teeth designed for tearing, the Lael seems built for destruction. But the glint in its eyes belie the intelligence and cunning behind the brute strength of this monster.
Several years ago the Lael appeared in the forests east of Nezhgub. It started to recruit disciples from the local shifter population. No one had heard of it before, it was secretive about its past, and sometimes, it would disappear, sometimes for days at a time. The true nature of the Lael and it's machinations seem to remain a secret for the time being. However, it seems to be gathering a loyal following of shifters in preparation for some major operation.
Social
Social Aptitude
Very charismatic and can easily get a crowd going. Is very good a manipulating emotions. In that way it can seem conspiratorial at times, confrontational at others.
Mannerisms
Has a tendency to slink around the person it's talking to, as much as a hulking, 12′ beast can slink. It's actually quite effective.
When passionate in a speech, it will use broad, sweeping gestures, which is quite impressive with the arm span it has.
Speech
- Speaks in a low rumble, maybe like James Earl Jones with bronchitis.
- Slow and intentional, but can become passionate. At these times his eyes flash with his passion.
- Generally uses “we,” not necessarily in the royal sense, but truly including his co-conspirators.
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