Zane Umbralight
Race/Class: Half-Orc Warlock (2024 rules)
Level: 6
Appearance: Gray skin, black hair, piercing gray eyes. Often cloaked in an aura of dark magic.
Backstory
Bound to a mysterious patron after a Tower-aligned mage gave him the ultimatum: serve or die. Keeps his motivations and much of his past a secret. Skilled at navigating both the criminal underworld and noble circles, Zane wields his eldritch power with caution.
Personality & Skills
- Reserved, calculating, and protective of his secrets.
- Uses intimidation, summoned weapons, and mild shapeshifting.
- Tactical in battle, willing to take risks if it secures an advantage.
Notable Moments
- Survived a flaming dagger strike from a bearded devil in the Old Grinder basement.
- Entered a pact with a tentacled patroness at the Champion’s Ball for temporary power (Blight, Giant Insect).
- Revealed the statue’s glaive as the real threat during the cathedral ambush.
- Played a major role in the King’s Gambit arena victory.
- Fought during the coronation chaos, killing enemies and partially striking Athena before escaping.
Relationships
- Nelvax – Fellow troublemaker; different moral compass but mutual respect.
- Harlekk Wynnchym – Witnessed his patron bargain; occasional co-conspirator.
- Lord Signmonder – Allied out of necessity; trusts Zane’s combat ability.