Kraagenskul
Darklord Kraagenskul
Kraagenskul, also known as the Darklord of the Bladed Seas, was a Darklord and Lord of Argazad and Skaror. He was one of the more powerful Darklords, ruling multiple lands, although he never put himself in serious contention to become Archlord. He was slain by Lone Wolf in Argazad, who was on a quest to destroy Gnaag and the Transfusor, that allowed the Darklords to roam freely outside the Darklands.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Kraagenskûl had claw tipped fingers and a skeletal frame with a stringy throat. He resembled a massive emaciated human male with fangs for teeth and wicked claws for hands. His scabbed hairless flesh was constantly covered in a thick layer of red rash. Corpse-like, red rimmed and deep sunken, bulbous eyes were set on a head and the left side of his face was swollen from a snake-like parasite that had burrowed into his jaw.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Kraagenskûl arrived on Magnamund with his fellow Darklords in MS 3072. He was formerly a Lord of Helgedad until the construction of Argazad, at which point he became its Lord instead.
Some time prior to MS 5000, he invaded Skaror, and took control of it with the help of the remaining Agarashi that lay dormant and hidden under Skaror. These forces prevented other Darklords from taking control of Skaror; legend has it that the Agarashi under his command were even responsible for the death of another Darklord. Although his rule of Skaror was frequently contested, he was considered to have the strongest claim.
In MS 5062, Kraagenskûl and fellow Darklord Chlanzor led an army of Giaks to fight against the forces of Lord Adamas in Zuttezna, who was attempting to storm Torgar to rescue thousands of slaves imprisoned within. Lord Adamas soundly defeated the Darklords' armies, sending them back to Cragmantle in retreat.[8] However, this retreat did not last long.
Aided by the Tanoz-tukor, allowing the Darklords to operate freely outside of the Darklands, Archlord Gnaag tasked the two Darklords to attack Talestria and Palmyrion. Chlanzor led the push south, while Kraagenskûl headed to the Danarg West Fort to muster the Agarashi to the Darklords' cause. Talestria and Palmyrion fell into chaos, facing a foe they could not defeat. However, Chlanzor was driven back in Phoena after Lord Ardan used the power of the Triple Towers of Phoena. In MS 5064, Kraagenskûl abandoned his attempts to sway the Agarashi, as though they were powerful, they were uncontrollable. He rejoined Chlanzor and the two redoubled their efforts to conquer Talestria.
Around MS 5065, Kraagenskûl disappeared from the war front, overseeing the construction of a new secret naval base in Argazad, close to Sommerlund. Between MS 5067 and MS 5069, Argazad launched a new fleet, powered by technology stolen from Jen and Leandra Redalion. This fleet destroyed Sommerlund's northern fleets, and invaded the Kirlundin Isles. Banedon fought on the Kirlundin Isles, confronting Kraagenskûl at Silver Shore, but Kraagenskûl shattered his Guildstaff in direct combat, forcing Banedon to flee. Argazad's naval fleet resulted in a sea blockade of Sommerlund from Durenor, and combined with Xog's invasion of the Wildlands, Sommerlund was isolated on all fronts. It was only a matter of time before Sommerlund fell, with a further naval raid planned to assault Holmgard.
In MS 5070, Lone Wolf infiltrated Argazad and discovered a Zlanbeast that could be used to reach Aarnak in days. However, this Zlanbeast belonged to Kraagenskûl, and Lone Wolf came face-to-face with him. Lone Wolf, wearing a Drakkarim disguise, claimed to have information about a traitor in Kraagenskûl's court. This ruse fooled Kraagenskûl for a while, but eventually, the two fought, and Kraagenskûl fell.
Some time prior to MS 5000, he invaded Skaror, and took control of it with the help of the remaining Agarashi that lay dormant and hidden under Skaror. These forces prevented other Darklords from taking control of Skaror; legend has it that the Agarashi under his command were even responsible for the death of another Darklord. Although his rule of Skaror was frequently contested, he was considered to have the strongest claim.
In MS 5062, Kraagenskûl and fellow Darklord Chlanzor led an army of Giaks to fight against the forces of Lord Adamas in Zuttezna, who was attempting to storm Torgar to rescue thousands of slaves imprisoned within. Lord Adamas soundly defeated the Darklords' armies, sending them back to Cragmantle in retreat.[8] However, this retreat did not last long.
Aided by the Tanoz-tukor, allowing the Darklords to operate freely outside of the Darklands, Archlord Gnaag tasked the two Darklords to attack Talestria and Palmyrion. Chlanzor led the push south, while Kraagenskûl headed to the Danarg West Fort to muster the Agarashi to the Darklords' cause. Talestria and Palmyrion fell into chaos, facing a foe they could not defeat. However, Chlanzor was driven back in Phoena after Lord Ardan used the power of the Triple Towers of Phoena. In MS 5064, Kraagenskûl abandoned his attempts to sway the Agarashi, as though they were powerful, they were uncontrollable. He rejoined Chlanzor and the two redoubled their efforts to conquer Talestria.
Around MS 5065, Kraagenskûl disappeared from the war front, overseeing the construction of a new secret naval base in Argazad, close to Sommerlund. Between MS 5067 and MS 5069, Argazad launched a new fleet, powered by technology stolen from Jen and Leandra Redalion. This fleet destroyed Sommerlund's northern fleets, and invaded the Kirlundin Isles. Banedon fought on the Kirlundin Isles, confronting Kraagenskûl at Silver Shore, but Kraagenskûl shattered his Guildstaff in direct combat, forcing Banedon to flee. Argazad's naval fleet resulted in a sea blockade of Sommerlund from Durenor, and combined with Xog's invasion of the Wildlands, Sommerlund was isolated on all fronts. It was only a matter of time before Sommerlund fell, with a further naval raid planned to assault Holmgard.
In MS 5070, Lone Wolf infiltrated Argazad and discovered a Zlanbeast that could be used to reach Aarnak in days. However, this Zlanbeast belonged to Kraagenskûl, and Lone Wolf came face-to-face with him. Lone Wolf, wearing a Drakkarim disguise, claimed to have information about a traitor in Kraagenskûl's court. This ruse fooled Kraagenskûl for a while, but eventually, the two fought, and Kraagenskûl fell.
Species
Year of Death
5070 MS
Circumstances of Death
Slain by Lone Wolf
Place of Death
Children
Sex
Male
Eyes
One brown, and one green
Hair
Bald
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white skin, covered with lesions and rashes
Height
6' 2"
Weight
180 lbs
Belief/Deity
Aligned Organization
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