D'Kacilius Venrai

D'Kacilius Venrai

"Death is common. Death is inevitable. There are just some who bring it quicker for most, and I am one of them."

Player Name	Geoffrey
Relatives	None
Languages	Common, Draconic, Abyssal, Infernal
Affiliations	Silent Whispered Reapers
Aliases	The Deathglaive (Former) 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

D'Kacilius Venrai is a level 6 Amethyst Dragonborn Hexblade who is solely devoted to his service to Silent, the Arbiter of Death.

Physical Appearance

D'Kacilius is an Amethyst Dragonborn, but the constant exposure to death energy has warped his appearance. He has deep black-purple skin, milky sliver eyes, and several dark horns. 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 that D'Kacilius to hold himself together.

"Death is common. Death is inevitable. There are just some who bring it quicker for most, and I am one of them."

But now, even that is beginning to change.

Fractures are starting to form.

Things are starting to stir.

There is no truth, only lies.

History

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

D'Kacilius' egg was found, abandoned in a cave, next to several extremely aged dragonborn skeletons. His egg lay dormant in an isolated crevice

Two weeks after Silent was released, a group

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Languages

D'Kacilius knows the following languages:

• Common (cause it's Common)
• Draconic (cause he's a dragonborn)
• Abyssal (cause death cult/forbidden knowledge reasons)
• Infernal (cause death cult/forbidden knowledge reasons)

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

(Silent) Sword of Vengeance: Also known as the "Deathblade". A Sword of Vengeance that 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.

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. (Finalized stats need to be confirmed)

PCs Met/Relations (In chronological order)

Silent

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

Relations: Friendly due to religious relationship.

Notes:

• Silent is slightly concerned about D’Kacilius’ extreme methods/actions of devotion, but overall fine.
• Is trying to avoid detection by Nerull, another God of Death.
• May be "unstable" after a recent offering (a Crown of Souls).

Feyjin Eldarhearth

Halfling Grave Cleric. Part of the first set of adventurers ever met (Session 46a).

Relations: Originally friendly, but now hostile due to a harsh exchange of words during Drang’s Anti-Silent Outburst.

Notes:

• Healed D’Kacilius back up after he was knocked out.
• Supposedly a former acolyte of an Eldritch Being called Att-Annalo, who has afflicted another PC (Reylandor).
• Member of the Protectors of the People.
• Currently affiliated with a star dragon called Xarzith-Dian, which has caused a change in behavior.

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

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

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• None

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.

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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.
• 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 Bard. Fellow worshipper of Silent. First met while "threatening" Linden Rue.

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

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

Vadath

Goliath 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.

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/hostile.

Notes:

• Fellow worshipper of Silent.
• Active in making sure D’Kacilius doesn’t do stupid things or get killed.
• Is trying to create an actual religion/church around Silent.
• Head of the Claws, a division in the Protectors of the People.
• Apparently had strange things occur to him, which concerns D'Kacilius.
• After nearly being ditched during an adventure, D'Kacilius is starting to not like Hugo.

Airavata

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

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.

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Arlin Fiddlehead === Firbolg War Cleric. Part of the second set of adventurers ever met (Session 49).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• Part of the Protectors of the People.
• Clerical Captain of the Iron Hawks.

Dug

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

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• Fellow worshipper of Silent.
• “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 infinite pumpkins.
• Openly against Silent, and started a "support group" called "Darkness Anonymous".
• Supposedly has strange affliction. D’Kacilius is curious about his condition.

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Felicia Du Manoir === Human Eldritch Knight. Part of the third set of adventurers ever met (Session 52).

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• None

Violet Lorinda

Tiefling Ranger/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.
• Supposed kleptomaniac.

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

Relations: Neutral.

Notes:

• 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:

• Part of the Protectors of the People.
• Healed D’Kacilius up after he was knocked out.
• Supposedly into reanimating bodies via spores.

Alexander "Xander" Sunfire

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

Relations: Friendly.

Notes:

• None

Aedynn Tylaster

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

Relations: Neutral.

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.
• 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 has caused problems during an adventure.

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:

• None.

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: unnamed)

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

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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, causing both to begin hurling harsh words at each other. 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 and making it easier 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.

D'Kacilius' Personal Stories

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

-Has hilariously bad/sad luck for every session so far

• 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.

-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 :(

-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