Albrecht Volzynk
Lord Keeper of Lantern Rock Albrecht Aradthel Volzynk (a.k.a. The Lich King)
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Hale and healthy, but walks with a pronounced right leg limp, and has shoulders slightly stooped with labor and age. Thin and wiry, his corded muscles are clearly visible beneath his polished mahogany skin.
Body Features
Dark skinned, he is gnarled and brown, like an old root, or ancient, twisted tree. His fingers are long and his knuckles very prominent, as though swollen with arthritis.
Facial Features
His face is an odd mingling of elven and Zegrûn features. He has the high, sharp cheekbones of an Elf with the large bulbous nose and heavy jowls of the Zegrûn. He has the delicate, pointed ears of his elven ancestors. His eyes are the grey of flint, and set somewhat close together for his broad countenance. His beard partially hides a puckered scar on his left cheek.
Identifying Characteristics
Slightly puckered scar on his left cheek, partially hidden by his beard. Tattoo of a red beetle (scarab) on his left forearm.
Physical quirks
Walks with a prominent right leg limp from an old unhealed injury.
Special abilities
He is a necromancer and elementalist of great potency, with unrivaled powers of command over the undead, and the ability to infuse negative energy into elemental creatures.
Apparel & Accessories
Wears the scarlet and saffron robes of a Librarian and rough sandals at all times. Also wears a pair of golden, wire-rimmed spectacles and a set of emerald earrings.
Specialized Equipment
Jewellers' loupe, hammer & chisel, keyring, heavy steel roller (for flattening brass plates). Additionally, his skull helmet, which he keeps hidden unless he is wearing it.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Albrecht was raised to resent his father, who never intended to be involved long term with his mother, and died just to prove the point. He lived a difficult life with his mother until he was 14, when a Stonefall killed her, and he was taken in by The Council of Bardic Colleges and trained in the arts of espionage. He served the forces of the The Civilized Peoples for many years during The War of Souls, first as a spy, then as a spymaster and information broker. He was injured during a raid on an enemy position due to faulty intelligence (which he had provided) which led to an underestimation of the number of enemy units present. He refused to have the injury healed as a reminder to himself to "slow down" and still limps badly to this day.
During The Battle of Black Tides Albrecht's mind was taken Posession of by one of the final remaining Lich Kings, in a last desperate effort to continue. While Albrecht remains Albrecht on the surface, in private he is The Lich King, and is utterly enslaved to his possessor. Compelled to seek out and steal the skull of his alter ego, he wears it as a helmet, and it has granted him great power. His changed personality and altered priorities led to the dissolution of his marriage; many years ago his wife took their three children and left him without telling him where they were going. Despite his best efforts, they have remained hidden from him, and his obsession with locating them has been twisted into a dark purpose by his dominant self, The Lich King.
Gender Identity
Male, he/him
Sexuality
Asexual
Education
Given a well-rounded classical education by The Council of Bardic Colleges, with a focus on Bardic Lore and information gathering.
Employment
Adopted by The Council of Bardic Colleges as a youth, and came up through the ranks as an information broker during The War of Souls. First choice of the Council to oversee the Lantern Rock Library.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Albrecht is a decorated war hero, who maintained an information network during The War of Souls that saved many lives, and contributed significantly to the success of a number of military campaigns. He has a reputation for being very knowledgeable on a wide array of topics, and counts The Companions' Zegrûn Champion, Dalak Tharbûl as a personal friend.
Failures & Embarrassments
His limp is a reminder of a past failure which cost The Civilized Peoples a battle and many lives, due to inaccurate information which he and his spies provided. Losing his family devastated him, and he does not discuss them with any but his trusted inner circle. He is ashamed of his father, and his elven heritage in general, though he does his best to hide that fact.
Mental Trauma
Severe abandonment and self-worth issues.
Intellectual Characteristics
Logical and philosophical. Tends to take the long view. As a plan nears fruition, he will sometimes display a nervous impatience.
Morality & Philosophy
Albrecht will do whatever is necessary (aside from slaughtering innocent children) to accomplish his goals. He believes that power is meant for those who can take and hold it, regardless of who may be hurt in the process. He is capricious and cruel, taking his greatest joy in manipulating those that might oppose him into destroying themselves. He is also a patient being, who is more than willing to play the long game.
Taboos
Albrecht will not tolerate direct harm coming to children. He will not eat raw foods of any kind, and refuses to wear anything that is blue.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Desires godhood, so that he may live forever and force the return of his family, as well as preventing anyone from leaving him alone ever again.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Very good at acquiring and disseminating information. A nigh peerless manipulator and liar. Usually very patient and calm. An inventive strategist, he excels at games like chess. He can also sew superbly.
He gets antsy as a task nears completion, especially one which has taken significant time to come to fruition. Also has an earned reputation for being a terrible cook, who would burn water. Has a black thumb.
Likes & Dislikes
Albrecht enjoys scones with clotted cream. He also likes spending time around children, and a good practical joke.
He despises the color blue, and does not enjoy sweets, or getting his hands dirty (neither literally nor figuratively).
Virtues & Personality perks
He is very patient, but does not hesitate when decisive action or decisions are called for. No one is more knowledgeable about Zegrûn history, and few could match his skills as an administrator. He dotes upon any child who will permit if, and always has a pocket full of sweets for them, despite not caring for such himself.
Vices & Personality flaws
If Albrecht has one vice, it is that he finds it excessively difficult to pass on either a bet of a dare. He is well aware of this personality flaw, and does his best to both hide if, and keep it in check. He can also be rather arrogant, but does his best to reign that in as well.
Personality Quirks
Dry-washes his hands when anticipating something beneficial. Strokes his chin and taps his lips while thinking. Cleans his spectacles when nervous or worried.
Hygiene
Keeps himself clean personally to a nigh obsessive degree, but aside from that, lives in a constant state of clutter. His hair, while always clean is oft unkempt, and his robes are usually creased and rumpled.
Social
Contacts & Relations
He is well known to The Companions, counting Dalak Tharbul as a friend. He also has the ear of the Overking of Yad Volkis, seated on The Amethyst Throne. He is a Librarian, which means that the resources of The Council of Bardic Colleges are theoretically at his complete disposal as a high-ranking member.
Family Ties
Father: Keir Aradthel (deceased). Mother: Kivath Volznyk (deceased).
Spouse: Idrith Khandhr (status unknown). Daughter: Beryl Khandhr (status unknown). Son: Drauth Khandhr (status unknown). Daughter: Enil Khandhr (status unknown).
Religious Views
Publicly, Albrecht follows the teachings of Tir'anath, but in private, The Lich King venerates Kaltos.
Social Aptitude
Very well mannered, and only speaks when he feels he has something useful to contribute. His stammer causes him some discomfort when speaking to strangers or crowds, but he is charismatic enough to overcome that when required. He tends toward being an introvert, who cares more for his books (and is more comfortable with them) than most people.
Mannerisms
Albrecht is often a silent observer of events and people, always looking for an lever by which to maneuver them. Typically his hands remain either at his side, or clasped behind his back.
Hobbies & Pets
He enjoys games of both strategy and those of chance.
Speech
He speaks with a slight stammer, and with a faint Zegrûn accent. He swears frequently, though clearly makes an effort not to.
Wealth & Financial state
He lives the spartan life of an aesthetic, but has a vast stolen fortune hidden away, to fund The Lich King's schemes.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lord Keeper of Lantern Rock
Year of Birth
112 OC
159 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
He was an unexpected wartime pregnancy that forced his mother out of the fighting.
Birthplace
Raskhala
Children
Current Residence
Lantern Rock Library
Gender
Male
Eyes
Flint grey, close-set
Hair
Grizzled black and wavy, worn loose and shoulder-length with a bald spot. Maintains a short, carefully trimmed beard.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Polished mahogany
Height
5' 2"
Weight
140 lb.
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