Aal

Aal was born somewhere in the northern kingdoms, a region torn apart by the chaos of war and the threat of powerful mages whose magic threatened to consume everything. The Xokrii, a group of deadly assassins, rose to prominence in this region. Their sole purpose was to hunt down and eliminate rogue mages whose unchecked powers threatened society. Every Xokrii was a Null, a mage who severed their emotions and suppressed their memories, sacrificing their humanity to become ruthless and efficient killers on the battlefield.
From a young age, Aal was trained to be a Xokrii, honing his combat skills and mastering the art of Void Magic. He showed exceptional talent and dedication, swiftly rising through the ranks to become one of the most feared and respected Kynslayers of his time.
During one fateful battle, Aal's life changed forever when he faced an enemy mage of unparalleled power. In a desperate attempt to gain the upper hand, Aal delved deep into the Void, using its dark energies to overwhelm his opponent's mind. To his surprise, the connection went beyond the typical Kynslayer tactic of plunging his psyche into the opponent's mind. Aal found himself drawn into the ethereal realm of Aontas, where he communed with beings from beyond the Veil. He had caught the attention of an Outer, a powerful godlike being from beyond the void.
This encounter unlocked a new dimension of power within Aal. His connection to the Void deepened, and he began to harness its energies in ways never before seen among the Xokrii. This newfound ability to manipulate the Void granted him unprecedented control over the battlefield, turning the tide of battles in his favor.
As Aal's power grew, so did the burden of being a Null. The suppression of emotions and memories took its toll, and he felt himself slipping away from his own humanity. Each kynslaying added to the weight on his soul, threatening to transform him into a Legion—a being with multiple minds and souls, a fate that terrified him.
After a terrible encounter in the forests of Svearkia Aal and his unit of Xokrii along with the army they accompanied would be ambushed by mages from Astrye. His whole unit would be wiped out in this attack and Aal would barely escape with his life not before taking many of the Astryeans with him.
Instead of returning to the Xokrii, he would wander the lands as a mercenary and then an adventurer, taking up dangerous jobs while struggling to keep clutch on his fading humanity. Still, he trudges from place to place trying his best to help the downtrodden even if they spite him for what he is, though it matters not to him this line of work is all he knows even if he has to stick to the shadows its the only way he knows to stay "human".

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Aal is a striking figure, tall and slender, with silver hair cascading down to his shoulders. His eyes, once a deep shade of brown, now glow with an otherworldly violet hue due to his affinity with the Void, he is physically blind but can "see" the world through Arda. The ethereal aura surrounding him adds to his enigmatic presence, and he is often seen adorned in dark, flowing robes that billow like shadows. Because of his origin as a Void Magi, this aura makes him difficult to perceive by the regular person allowing him to effectively hide in plain sight from most.

Species

Human

Age

42

Sex

Male

Gender

Man