The Emperor beneath the Shadows

You sit on my words and hope for what? Revelation? Inspiration? You are the shadows of my words. I am the light and the fire that will cast you over the world. There is your inspiration.

A warlord of indomitable power, the Emperor beneath the Shadows, also known as the Shadow Emperor, united the southern tribes of Valgeer for the first known time in the history. He is currently plotting war against the Dula Conclave to the north.

Legend

Little is known of the Emperor's past and upbringing. He was a warrior before his rise to power. His most fervid followers claim he was an outcast that found enlightenment in the face of death, but that he refused its embrace and clawed away the Deathsworn carrions. He spent the following years in communion with the many southern tribes, proving himself worthy of their respect and, eventually, their loyalty. So great was his legend that he tamed the reclusive Askold tribe of the Inner Mountains.
He currently resides on the conquered Dawnfall Throne at the base of the southernmost mountain.

Magic

Hadrim Scholars, more familiar with the Fyrian Arts, have theorized about the source of the Emperor's great power, assuming the legends are true. The simplest of which is that he is a being known as Sha'Domi, or Shadow Bearer. Sha'Domi appear human, but their skin appears burnt and crusted and their insides seem to be radiating with some inner flame. They resemble the volcanic ground they can so easily tread upon. The Shadow Bearers are assumed to be ageless and stronger than mortal men.
Some have wondered if he was a powerful Fyrian, but there has been no known Fyrian born outside of the Heartlands and Triune. It is possible he was born in Hadrim and arrived in Valgeer later, but all accounts point to the Emperor being a native of the continent. There are also no stories of him utilizing the same magics as the Fyrians, leading many to call this theory baseless.
A Tiev sailor suggested a third option. He discovered the Tiev art of the Kinflame, a rare form of Signetry, and bonded himself to some great power, though the sailor could not guess what.

Current Location

Valgeer

Gender

Male

Eyes

Deep grey

Hair

Whispy and grey

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Pallid white

Height

6'4''

Weight

220 lbs