Tesh the Diabolical

Arch-Mage Tesh

Younger brother of Arch-Mage Surosi the Eternal and uncle of Arch-Mage Suhor the Great. Tesh proved to be a powerful Magi of Undeath from a young age, becoming a talented Magi of Hell, learning from the age of 25. Tesh unlocked the secrets to extended life through the Magic of Undeath. Tesh helped his brother Surosi to rise to the rank of Arch-Mage, and in his coup against the Orazim of Kushar. Tesh helped his brother to maintain control of Kushar, becoming his most ruthless and brutal enforcer for his 453 year rule. Tired of having to support his brother in his position of power and hungry for power, Tesh betrayed his brother and murdered him in his sleep. Tesh tried to assassinate his nephew, Suhor, but escaped and went into exile. Tesh declared himself Arch-Mage Tesh the Almighty, master of his "Eternal Empire"undead armies, though most people would go on t refer to him as Arch-Mage Tesh the Diabolical.
Suhor united a number of Magi and non-Magi alike in an alliance called the Defenders of Life, leading them against the Eternal Empire and his uncle. His uncle would rule for 101 years, when Suhor eventually defeated Tesh at the Battle of Skeleton Valley. It took the combined magic of Suhor and a young Magi of Heaven named Lucius Ferrum to finally defeat him.

Divine Domains

Considered a God of Undeath, Power and Magic by a few Magi of Undeath

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Skeleton holding a sword

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall and imposing. A fear inducing walking Skeleton for much of his existence, taking the form after performing his ritual.

Body Features

Light brown skin before the ritual. Bleached bone skeleton after the ritual.

Facial Features

Fairly handsome young man, skeleton with deep eye sockets that sometimes glowed yellow after the ritual.

Identifying Characteristics

Rotting flesh and terrifying gaze.

Physical quirks

Left handed, but learned to be ambidextrous, wielding a vast weapon with his right hand and using magic with his left.

Special abilities

One of the greatest Magi of Undeath of all time. A powerful Magi of Hell.

Apparel & Accessories

Covered in the bandages of a Mummy to help preserve his body as far as possible after the vitual. Wore the Red of a Magi of Undeath before the ritual.

Specialized Equipment

Wore heavy armour and wielded a mighty blade in battle, used to add to his power and terrift his opponents.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Younger brother of Arch-Mage Surosi the Eternal and uncle of Arch-Mage Suhor the Great. Tesh proved to be a powerful Magi of Undeath from a young age. Tesh also became a talented Magi of Hell, learning from about the age of 25. Tesh unlocked the secrets to extended life through the Magic of Undeath, working out how to retain his own consciousness, but requiring that he give up his flesh and muscle and become a self-animated skeleton. Tesh helped his brother Surosi to rise to the rank of Arch-Mage, and helped him again in his coup against the Orazim of Kushar, allowing Surosi to become the effective leader of Kushar. Tesh helped his brother to maintain control of Kushar over his 453 year rule, becoming his most ruthless and brutal enforcer and general, and playing the role as a terrifying figure.
According to Tesh, his brother had initially promised him to hand over control of Kushar after 300 years, later increasing that to 400 years, then 450 years, and then to 500 years. Surosi insisted each time that Tesh was simply too unpopular and too terrifying to be the new leader right now. Tired of being snubbed, and hungry for power, Tesh betrayed his brother and murdered him in his sleep. Tesh also moved to assassinate his nephew and Surosi's son, Suhor. Suhor escaped and went into exile, while Tesh declared himself Arch-Mage Tesh the Almighty, and established what he named the "Eternal Empire", using undead armies to dominate all the people of the land. Few people referred to Tesh by his chosen title, with most referring to him as Arch-Mage Tesh the Diabolical.
Suhor united a number of Magi and non-Magi alike in an alliance called the Defenders of Life, leading them against the Eternal Empire and his uncle. His uncle would rule for 101 years, fighting to retain dominance and expand his empire to rule all existence, while Suhor steadily rallied his own forces to fight him. It took the combined magic of Suhor and a young Magi of Heaven named Lucius Ferrum to eventually defeat Tesh at the Battle of Skeleton Valley.

Education

Trained by some of the greatest Magi of Undeath and Magi of Hell of his age. Mastered and furthered perfected his magic over centuries.

Employment

Served as Prince of Undeath for centuries. Was his brothers most terrifying and brutal enforcers and generals. Took over as Arch-Mage after he murdered his brother, remaining so until his own defeat and death 101 years later at the Battle of Skeleton Valley.

Accomplishments & Achievements

One of the most powerful Magi of Undeath of all time, and a powerful Magi of Hell. Unlocked the secrets of extended life through Undeath Magic. A powerful and ruthless General and Magi. Ruled as a powerful and tyrannical Arch-Mage for 101 years. Required two powerful Magi, Suhor and Lucius to take him down with their combined power.

Failures & Embarrassments

Despised by many, viewed as even more cruel, brutal and tyrannical ruler than his older brother. Was so unpopular that many powerful Magi and non-Magi united against him to overthrow him and his regime. Finally defeated by this combined force. Remembered as a villain of history by most Magi and non-Magi alike.

Morality & Philosophy

Tesh sought ultimate power, and wasn't afraid to turn to arcane magical powers of Undeath and Hell to do so. He sought to create the world in his image, and grew jealous of his brother for holding the position of Arch-Mage, especially as he refused to relinquish his power for some 453 years.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Dreamed of creating a powerful and glorious world in his image. Dreamed of being remembered forever as the greatest Magi of all time. Always wanted to be Arch-Mage, and was driven half-mad with jealously when his brother refused to relinquish his power, especially after 453 years as Arch-Mage.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

A brilliant strategist and capable commander.
Terrible people skills however, felt uncomfortable around people and couldn't read social cues. Found it difficult to relate to living things after the ritual.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved power and loved increasing his own knowledge. Disliked small talk and negotiations, preferred to command through fear and power alone.

Virtues & Personality perks

Ambitious, powerful, decisive, intimidating and a fierce warrior .

Vices & Personality flaws

Untrustworthy, power hungry megalomaniac, no people skills, utterly ruthless and brutal.

Personality Quirks

Clicked his fingers before drawing his sword. Cricked his neck when angry or when about to fight.

Social

Family Ties

Older brother of Arch-Mage Surosi the Eternal, uncle of Arch-Mage Suhor the Great.

Social Aptitude

Known for having terrible social skills, and for being bad with understanding living things after his ritual.

Speech

Known for a harsh and rasping hollow voice after his rutual. A deep and gravelly voice before that.

Wealth & Financial state

Born in a wealthy family, grew his wealth over the centuries, especially after his brother became Arch-Mage and especially after the coup. Took control of the entire Kushar treasury after becoming Arch-Mage, spending much money on building powerful fortresses and hiring mercenaries. Relied on undead forces for the bulk of his military actions and enforcement of his rule, who didn't need to be paid.

Divine Classification

Considered as a God by a few Magi of Undeath

Species

Magi

Ethnicity

Kusharites

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Formerly: Prince of Undeath, Arch-Mage

Life

677 AoM 61 AoM 616 years old

Circumstances of Birth

Born the younger brother Surosi

Circumstances of Death

Slain by the combined power of Suhor the Great and a young Magi of Heaven named Lucius Ferrum, Destroyed at the Battle of Skeleton Valley.

Birthplace

Believed to be Zhyalay, but certainly somewhere in Kushar.

Eyes

Brown when he was young, empty skull holes that sometimes glowed yellow after he performed the magic ritual that made him an undead skeleton.

Hair

Black when he was young, all fell off after the magic ritual.

Height

2.1 meters tall

Quotes & Catchphrases

Power is Eternal, and I am Power!

Known Languages

Spoke old Kushari. Said to have learned to speak a variety of other languages over his centuries of Undeath.