D'Kacilius Venrai

D'Kacilius Venrai

"Death is common. Death is inevitable. By time or my blade, Silent will come to collect your soul."

Player Name	Geoffrey
Relatives	None
Languages	Common, Draconic, Abyssal, Infernal
Affiliations	Silent Whispered Reapers (Former)
Aliases	The Deathglaive (Former) Casi'Kulid The Deathblade
Marital Status	Single
Place of Birth	Temple of Whispers
Date of Death	N/A
Place of Death	N/A
Species	Gem Dragonborn (Amethyst)
Gender	Male
Height	6' 7"
Weight	285 lbs
Eye Color	Milky Silver/Murky Blue/Fiery Red/Dull Yellow

D'Kacilius Venrai is a level 6 Amethyst Dragonborn Hexblade Warlock devoted to Silent, the Arbiter of Death. He is one of the last remaining Whispered Reapers, the original cult that worshipped Silent. His soul holds fragments of the Great Lord Azzoketh and “Honey-Tongued” Rirra, who are bound by Casi’Kulid, an ancient Draconic aspect.

(Note: FORMAT BROKE- PAGE IS BEING REVAMPED)

Physical Appearance

D'Kacilius is an Amethyst Dragonborn, but with a greatly warped appearance. The constant exposure to death energy as a Whispered Reaper has given him deep obsidian-purple skin and jagged horns, while the corrupting influences of Azzoketh, Rirra, and Casi’Kulid have caused blood red and deep blue veins to trail up his arms from his claws. D'Kacilius' eyes are normally a milky silver, but his eyes change to a murky blue, fiery red, and/or dull yellow when Azzoketh, Rirra and/or Casi’Kulid take control. He commonly wears silvered deep-purple robes with a silver lined cape and purple hooded cloak.

Personality

To most people, D'Kacilius is overeager and dangerous. Described by some as "unhinged", "extreme", a "blind zealot" and much more, even Silent is slightly concerned about D'Kacilius. However, the only thing D'Kacilius cares about is his devotion to the Arbiter of Death.

This is due to his upbringing: For his entire life, D'Kacilius was taught one thing: Complete devotion to the Arbiter of Death through any means. Whether it was through slaughter, sacrifice, profane rituals, or more, all that mattered was true devotion.

In truth, D'Kacilius could be considered naïve, as he hasn't had much experience of society outside of the Whispered Reapers. Upon entering the Greedy Green (and several near-death experiences), D'Kacilius has begun questioning some of these ideals.

Whenever D'Kacilius begins to waver, he thinks of one thing to hold himself together.

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But now, even that is beginning to change.

Fractures are starting to form.

Things are starting to stir.

History

D’Kacilius is an ancient dragonborn, not in age, but in type.

Primordial dragonborn are rare, as most of the eggs hatched long ago. D’Kacilius’ egg lay dormant for years, instead sheltered in a cave from the outside world.

A group of cultists called the Whispered Reapers found the cave, who brought the egg back with them. They worshipped Silent, the Arbiter of Death, who had gone missing hundreds of years ago, just before D’Kacilius’ egg came to. Since he had an archaic connection, the Reapers trained him to become the next Elder Priest. He learned of death and its ways, quickly becoming adept at both magic and martial weaponry. When Silent was released from Tasha’s control, D’Kacilius and the cult rejoiced. Their god had returned, and they were ready to bring their god’s will.

However, a fracture within the cult quickly emerged. In a bid for power over the cult, Brother Vayurn made pacts with the demon Azzoketh, while Sister Regina dealt with the devil Rirra. With his grip over the cult slipping, the Elder Priest tried to unite the rest by ascending D’Kacilius.

He failed.

The night before the ascension, both sides made their move. As the Elder Priest began the ceremony, an assassin’s arrow took his life. Cultists drew their blades, lunging at each other’s throats. Demons and devils clashed, as the remaining few loyal to Silent were slaughtered in the crossfire. D’Kacilius tried to escape to safety, but he was cornered by Brother Vayurn and Sister Regina. Both were trying to use D’Kacilius as leverage over the other, when some cultists lost their control over their summoned demons and devils. Brother Vayurn and Sister Regina were both immediately betrayed, as Azzoketh and Rirra snapped them in half. As D’Kacilius watched in shock, Azzoketh and Rirra both reached for him. They grabbed him by his arms, when a surge of powerful magic blasted through the two entities. Latent primordial magic sucked fragments of Azzoketh and Rirra into D’Kacilius. As D’Kacilius began losing consciousness, he heard three voices in his head.

“I will not be chained forever. I will break free and wreak my havoc upon the world.”

“Nothing lasts forever, including this petty little cage of yours.”

“Awaken your ancestry, cast your shadow and prove the legacy you are destined.”

As the dawn grew near, the clashing of blades and magic grew silent. Blood splattered the walls crimson red, as bodies were strewn about. By the time the sun peeked over the horizon, the only remaining survivor sat quietly at a broken altar.

D’Kacilius has shut this entire event out. The demon and the devil have been suppressed within him, along with a strange primordial entity. However, several near-death experiences have spread the cracks, and the cage broke. Azzoketh, Rirra, and Casi'Kulid broke free, fighting within D'Kacilius' soul, and fracturing his psyche.

After a Soul Scape Expedition, some therapy, and divine intervention, D'Kacilius has regained control over the three entities. So far, D'Kacilius seems to have recovered. However, there are still occasional signs on unrest and turmoil within...

Languages

D'Kacilius knows the following languages:

• Common (it’s Common)
• Draconic (he’s a dragonborn)
• Abyssal (Azzoketh’s influence)
• Infernal (Rirra’s influence)

Powers and Abilities

D'Kacilius is adept in both magic and martial weaponry.

As a Gem Dragonborn, he is able to sprout spectral wings for limited flight (Gem Flight), breathe and resist pure magic energy (Breath Weapon/Draconic Resistance), and talk telepathically to others (Psionic Mind).

When Silent was released from their prison, D'Kacilius noticed a growth in his magic. He was now able to curse a target, causing his attacks to deal more damage (Hexblade's Curse), and summon stronger weapons into existence to wield against enemies (Pact of the Blade). Additionally, his magical abilities were augmented, allowing him to cast more potent blasts of energy (Agonizing Blast) and further honed his melee fighting capabilities (Hex Warrior/Thirsting Blade).

At range, D'Kacilius usually snipes at targets from afar with pure magical energy (Eldritch Blast), and can also grab a person's soul, preventing them from healing (Chill Touch). He can also scatter groups of energy at range with thunderous power (Shatter).

If things get nasty, D'Kacilius has a variety of close combat defensive spells. He can summon a storm of spectral blades that slash nearby enemies (Sword Burst), conjure frost armor that freezes melee assailants (Armor of Agathys), create a shimmer that makes him harder to hit (Blur), and teleport to safety while leaving behind a disrupting sonic boom (Thunder Step). He is also able to interrupt spells (Counterspell) and remove magical effects (Dispel Magic).

Recently (leveling up to level 6), D’Kacilius gained magical darkvision (Devil’s Sight) and the ability to reanimate a slain enemy as a temporary ally (Accursed Specter). He is also able to create a sphere of magical darkness (Darkness) but lost the ability to nullify magical effects (Dispel Magic).

Attacks and Weapons

D'Kacilius prefers whittling down enemies before closing the gap to finish them off. He usually shoots at enemies afar with Eldritch Blast, then swoops in to slash through enemies with the Sword of Vengeance.

Special Equipment/Items

Cloak of the Swamp: Gifted to D'Kacilius by the bullywugs of Stollblossom Island after helping save their children from being eaten. A cloak that grants advantage on Stealth checks in swamp and forest environments. It also allows D'Kacilius to Polymorph into a Giant Toad once per day.

Falgrim's Ring of Feather Falling: Given as equipment by the crew piloting one of Falgrim's airships. Acts as a normal Ring of Feather Falling, but is limited to 3 charges.

The (Silent) Sword of Vengeance (aka "Deathblade")

This Sword of Vengeance feeds the souls of those slain by the sword directly to Silent. A curse forces D'Kacilius to attack anyone who hurts him until either person falls if he fails a Wisdom check.

PCs Met/Relations (In chronological order)

Silent

The Arbiter of Death. D'Kacilius' patron and deity.

Relations: Friendly due to religious relationship.

Notes:

• Was imprisoned for thousands of years by Yggwilv/Tasha.
• Is trying to avoid detection by Nerull, another God of Death.
• Has around 15 devotees (including D’Kacilius).
• Was slightly unstable after being offered the Crown of Eylenroth.
• Current offerings include the soul of Flame, and an Obsidian dragon egg,
• Opened a portal to their domain inside D’Kacilius’ Soul Scape, and made a contract with Azzoketh, Rirra, and Casi’Kulid.

Feyjin Eldarhearth

Halfling Grave Cleric/Paladin. Part of the first (Session 46a) and sixth (Session 63?) set of adventurers ever met.

Relations: Originally friendly (Session 46a), then hostile (Drang’s Anti-Silent Outburst), and now tolerated.

Notes:

• Supposedly a former acolyte of an Eldritch Being called Att-Annalo, who has afflicted another PC (Reylendor).
• Head of the Mouth, a division of the Protectors of the People.
• Currently affiliated with a star dragon called Xarzith-Dian, which has caused a change in behavior.
• Skilled with the procedure of entering “Soul Scapes”, and was one of the three who entered D'Kacilius' Soul Scape.
• Owed a favor by D'Kacilius (see above).

Asger

Goliath Tempest Cleric. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Head of the Scales, a division of the Protectors of the People.
• Unknown status after Tranquil the Terrible, which concerns D’Kacilius.

Eurus

Air Genasi Fighter. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• None

Ona Holyspell

Owlin Alchemist Artificer. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Harbinger of "The One that Walks Among You" (supposed Amethyst Dragon of Sardior's Court).

Linden Rue

Haragon Life Cleric. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Clerical Lieutenant of the Iron Hawks.
• Member of the IPUPA.
• Was “threatened” after a comment regarding denying Silent a soul.
• One of the three who entered D’Kacilius’ Soul Scape.
• Assisted D’Kacilius in regaining control via “therapy”.

Markoth Dawnborn

Scourge Aasimar Redemption Paladin. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Supposed fellow follower of Silent.
• Head of the Hoard, a division of the Protectors of the People.
• Unknown status after Tranquil the Terrible, which concerns D’Kacilius.

Tristram Caniedydd

Eladrin Eloquence Bard. First met while "threatening" Linden Rue. Part of the third set of adventurers ever met (Session 52).

Relations: Neutral/hostile due to Tristram’s Anti-Silent Campaign and ideals.

Notes:

• Iron Minstrel of the Iron Hawks.
• Has his own theater (Tristram's Center for the Living Arts).
• Founder of the IPUPA.
• Harbinger of Feredemius the Emerald.

• Scared of IC and OOC due to the amount of random things this guy can do, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen everything ;-; (I respect this guy out of fear/admiration)

Delphi

Topaz Dragonborn Spirits Bard. Fellow worshipper of Silent. First met while "threatening" Linden Rue.

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Freed Silent from Yggwilv/Tasha.
• Medical lieutenant of the Iron Hawks.
• Member of the IPUPA.

Vadath

Goliath Giant Barbarian. First met while "threatening" Linden Rue.

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Has a connection with Nerull, another God of Death (who is stronger than Silent).
• Founder of the Band of Iron Hawks.
• Formerly a Zealot Barbarian.

Hugo Clarion

Human Hexblade. First met after "threatening" Linden Rue. Part of the fifth set of adventurers ever met (Session 56)

Relations: Originally friendly, but now neutral.

Notes:

• Fellow worshipper of Silent.
• Is trying to create an actual religion/church around Silent.
• Head of the Claws, a division in the Protectors of the People.
• Apparently fractured after a Soul Scape expedition, which concerns D'Kacilius.
• Almost ran away during an adventure without the rest of the party.
• One of the three who entered D'Kacilius' Soul Scape.

Airavata

Loxodon Totem Barbarian. Part of the second (Session 49) and sixth (Session 63?) set of adventurers ever met.

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Head of the Wings, a division of the Protectors of the People.

Kaba

Tortle Evoker Wizard. Part of the second set of adventurers ever met (Session 49).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Has concerning pyromaniac tendencies. Split himself from the party (while invisible) and nearly blew himself up with a bomb- twice.

Arlin Fiddlehead

Silver Dragonborn War Cleric. Part of the second set of adventurers ever met (Session 49).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Member of the Protectors of the People.
• Clerical Captain of the Iron Hawks.
• Formerly a Firbolg, but changed after touching the Astrolabe.

Dug

Grung Kensei Monk. Part of the second set of adventurers ever met (Session 49).

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Fellow worshipper of Silent.
• Originally denied by Airavata, but now a member of the Protectors of the People.

• “Anti-human” ideals are slightly concerning.

Hernaldo

Draconic Bloodline Human Sorcerer. Part of the second set of adventurers ever met (Session 49).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• None

Drang

Bugbear Fighter. First met during Drang's Anti-Silent Outburst.

Relations: Hostile.

Notes:

• Head of the Heart, a division of the Protectors of the People.
• Has a cart of infinite pumpkins.
• Openly against Silent, and started a "support group" called "Darkness Anonymous".
• Supposedly has strange affliction. D’Kacilius is curious about his condition.

Felicia Du Manoir

Human Eldritch Knight. Part of the third (Session 52), fourth (Session 54), and sixth (Session 63?) set of adventurers ever met.

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Member of the Protectors of the People.

Violet Lorinda

Tiefling Ranger/Phantom Rogue. Part of the third set of adventurers ever met (Session 52).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Head of the Eyes and Ears, a division of the Protectors of the People.
• Rogue subclass has changed from an unknown subclass.

Trina Aliosh

Tiefling Warlock. Part of the third set of adventurers ever met (Session 52).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Former Head of the Mouth, a division of the Protectors of the People.

Grandmush

New Dryad Druid. Part of the third set of adventurers ever met (Session 52).

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Member of the Protectors of the People.
• Healed D’Kacilius up after he was knocked out.
• Supposedly into reanimating bodies via spores.
• Harbinger of Kristang the Obsidian, and searching for missing obsidian dragon eggs.

Alexander "Xander" Sunfire

Variant Human Vengeance Paladin/Hexblade Warlock. Part of the fourth set of adventurers ever met (Session 54).

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Made a Hexblade pact with Baal.
• Member of the Protectors of the People.

Aedynn Tylaster

Human Light Cleric. Part of the fourth (Session 54) and fifth set (Session 56) of adventurers ever met.

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• None

Kriqwyn

Half-Elf Sorcerer. Part of the fourth set of adventurers ever met (Session 54).

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• None

Harold

Loxodon Barbarian. Part of the fourth set of adventurers ever met (Session 54).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Leader of the SSNoSink.
• Fellow worshipper of Silent.
• Has a bag of infinite turnips.

Vessel

Protoforged Alchemist Artificer/Hexblade Warlock. Part of the fifth set of adventurers ever met (Session 56).

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Head of the Mind, a division of the Protectors of the People.

Oxan Lightkeeper

Red Dragonborn Ranger. Part of the fifth set of adventurers ever met (Session 56).

Relations: Neutral/hostile.

Notes:

• Has a donkey named Rabbit, which nearly caused a total party kill.

Ensign (Ylatl)

Relith (Gith) "Alchemist Artificer". Part of the fifth set of adventurers ever met (Session 56).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Is from Relith, a planet from outer space.
• Is actually a doctor, not an artificer.
• Chief Medical Officer of the Iron Hawks.

Silythm Shadeheart

Unknown (Simic Hybrid) Gloomstalker Ranger/Assassin Rogue. Part of the fifth set of adventurers ever met (Session 56)

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Member of the Protectors of the People.

Durian

Emerald Dragonborn Sorcerer. First met when D’Kacilius began to fracture.

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Psionic Sorcerer of the Iron Hawks.

Nockdus

Zombie (Dhampir) Trickster Rogue. Part of the sixth set of adventurers ever met (Session 63?).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Former member of the Iron Hawks.
• Member of the Protectors of the People.
• Can lose control when near fresh corpses.

Brakanar

Tiefling Genie Warlock. Part of the sixth set of adventurers ever met (Session 63?).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Harbinger of Eros the Crystal.

Shnek

Kobold Transmutation Wizard. Part of the sixth set of adventurers ever met (Session 63?).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Has a ton of siblings.
• Adopted by the Protectors of the People.
• Has a pet turtle named Squish.

Adventures

Shadows on Stage (Session 46a: Mothers VI - Hagtober)

Allies: Feyjin Eldarhearth, Asger, Eurus, Ona, Linden Rue, Markoth Dawnborn

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Bugs in a Mine (Session 49: The Breach III)

Allies: Airavata, Kaba, Hernaldo, Dug, Arlin Fiddlehead

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The Wovenstone Escort Team vs The Rock'Em Sock'Em Robocentaurs (Session 52: DOS II)

Allies: Felicia Du Manoir, Violet Lorinda, Trina Aliosh, Tristram Caniedydd, Grandmush

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Frogs in a Bog (and a God) (Session 54: The Breach VI/Silent V)

Allies: Felicia Du Manoir, Harold, Alexander "Xander" Sunfire, Aedynn Tylaster, Kriqwyn

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Snowy Mountains Suck a Lot (Session 56: White Dragons of the Mountains I)

Allies: Aedynn Tylaster, Silythm Shadeheart, Ensign, Oxan Lightkeeper, Vessel, Hugo Clarion

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Draconian Ambush (Session 63?: unnamed)

Allies: Nockdus, Feyjin Eldarhearth, Airavata, Brakanar, Felicia Du Manoir, Shnek

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Important Rp Threads/Moments

"Threatening" Linden Rue

PCs involved: Linden Rue, Tristram Caniedydd, Delphi, Vadath

(Note: Originally intended to be banter, but then turned out to be a stupid idea)

Summary: Half-IC, half-OOC. A discussion in #greedy-general occurred about Session 49a. Linden talked about how she “deprived the quiet one (aka Silent) of yet another soul to nom…” literally after D’Kacilius bought the Sword of Vengeance. I thought it would be some fun banter and was “now tempted to stab [Linden] with this new sword [D’Kacilius] just bought” since I was “offended” by that statement. (Spoiler: Not fun banter. Threatening people day 1 = I will die.) Tristram began warning me of my actions, and Delphi jumped in to deter me, also warning that Linden was protected. Vadath showed up to ask if there was “another warlock threatening [his] guild mates”. Things dissipated after I asked how to learn more about the campaign.

TL; DR: Don’t do stupid things, like threatening someone with a shiny new sword you just bought.

Drang's Anti-Silent Outburst on the Streets ("To Worship or Not to Worship")

PCs involved: Drang, Feyjin Eldarhearth, Hugo Clarion, Tristram, Pot’tu (Showed up, but only silently observed)

Summary: Drang decided to talk smack against Silent, which pissed off D’Kacilius. Feyjin tried to lower the tensions between the two. However, D’Kacilius turned on Feyjin, since she mentioned how D’Kacilius’ “extreme zealotry” would not make him look favorable. He targeted Feyjin’s uncertainty in her faith, increasing the tensions between the two. Hugo interjected, asking D’Kacilius what stupid things he was doing. Drang, Feyjin and Hugo slowly cornered D’Kacilius into an alley, when Tristram also showed up. Tristram spoke of a “connection” between Silent and someone named Towie (aka The One Who Waits), and how he was happy that D’Kacilius was already ruining Silent’s reputation, making it easier for him to garner support for his Anti-Silent Campaign. Since D’Kacilius was in an obviously unfavorable position, he flew away in annoyance.

TL; DR: Religious talk soured relations between a couple of PCs and established that D’Kacilius is passively making way too many enemies.

Fractures Forming (“DEADLY INTERVENTION”)

PCs involved: Silent, Delphi, Hugo Clarion, Linden Rue, Durian, Feyjin Eldarhearth

Summary: Silent asked Delphi to be wary of D’Kacilius, who began showing some disturbing changes. [insert text]

TL; DR: D’Kacilius’ past, which has caught up, is now partially revealed- and has greatly changed him.

Healing the Broken Dragon (Side RP)

PCs involved: Linden Rue, Silent

Summary: A few days after Linden set up her therapy booth, D’Kacilius decided it might be a good idea to try therapy out. After some note passing, Linden and D’Kacilius met on the outskirts of town [insert text]

TL; DR: A private therapy session turned into divine intervention, and D’Kacilius is “mostly” back to normal.

Random Info Dump (aka the "I-Hate-My-Life" Counter or “the XP Dump”)

-Hilarious Bad/Sad Luck Counter

• During the fight with Mother Peace, got hit by a double roll with disadvantage. The premodifier damage for said attack would have left D'Kacilius at exactly one hit point. Then James added the modifiers -_-
• Rolled a Nat 0 (Nat 1 with a -1 mod to Int) and determined that the Pradassis Mining Conglomerate is a front for the mob.
• One bugman was taken to very low health during the mining expedition. D'Kacilius swung at it twice- and left it at exactly one hit point.
• Apparently doesn't know what a "double j" is.
• During the Wovenstone escort, one Robocentaur overkilled D'Kacilius by one hit point.
• Rolled a Nat 0 (again), this time determining a giant mushroom with "roots" is actually a giant tree.
• Failed a Wisdom Save on Stollblossom Island and couldn't offer a Crown of Souls to Silent.
• First ever combat kill granted no souls.
• Failed all combat saving throws and got downed twice during an expedition into the Snowy Mountains.
• One attack during the Snowy Mountains was 42 damage when D'Kacilius was at 5 health. His max health is 45.
• Lowest ever amount of gold in inventory ever is 16 gold pieces (after a hefty 650 gold piece downtime research on the Sword of Vengeance).
• Followed and tried to help a young girl and ended up being stabbed by a Draconian Dreadnought in disguise, failing the Wisdom Save (but didn’t matter because backstabbing someone is rude).
• Somehow left a Draconic Mastermind at 1 hit point.

-Sadly incompetent at killing (see above). Only "real" kill is an elk stag during a hunting session taken while preparing to enter the mine. EDIT: Finally got a kill (landing the killing blow for both phases of a boss), but no soul was claimed with the Sword of Vengeance :( DOUBLE EDIT: 1v1’d (with some help from Cuebert the Murder-Jello) a Draconian Dreadnought, and claimed its soul, along with 6 other Draconian souls with a special effect from the Sword of Vengeance

-Originally named “Kacilius”. The “D” was added afterwards when I learned that all Gem Dragonborn (Delphi and Durian) all had names that start with “D”. A “D” was added afterwards to follow the pattern, but the name is pronounced as if the “D” is silent. Also fits since D’Kacilius worships Silent and he has a “silent” letter

-Technically the third iteration of Kacilius. Kacilius is a "template character" that embodies my favorite things from D&D, so the character's race/class/background/personality has been used in other campaigns. The first version was killed by some ghouls who crit three times IN A ROW. The second version rolled a Nat 1 for a Dispel Magic- for a 9th level Imprisonment- and got sent to Pandemonium. There has a fourth version, who got screwed over by the party during the final session and got demoted from his original intended position. Hopefully D'Kacilius (Version 3) doesn't get screwed over any further. He's already suffering and so am I

-Considers himself the "Eyes and Ears" of Silent. I actively look through both the wiki and Discord (which is considered public information), so I catch nearly everything that happens IC and OOC. Consider yourself warned.

-"DEADLY INTERVENTION" did not go as planned

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