The Skeletal Legion
The Skeletal Legion lays claim to anyone killed by sickness or pestilence. Victims of cancer, genetic disorders, or opportunistic secondary infections also find their place in the Skeletal Legion.
In many cases, individuals who succumb to a disease have at least some time to prepare for their deaths, meaning more Skeletal Legionnaires had time to put their affairs in order before they crossed over. This results in less unfinished business on their part, which in turn translates to weaker Passions and Fetters than the average wraith.
This potential weakness — or strength — has not escaped the observation of the Skeletal Lord. Irreverently nicknamed “Mister Bonyhands,” he keeps a massive chronicle of his every spoken thought, entitled The Journals of Bone, which is lovingly transcribed by the small army of scribes that follows him around. In addition, he issues frequent proclamations, declaring amendments to existing policies or creating new ones in such a flurry that not even his closest advisors can keep track. While there is debate as to what is actually intended with these actions, one thing is clear: The Skeletal Lord views himself as Charon’s right and proper heir, and every move he makes is intended to make the other Deathlords understand this as well.
In many cases, individuals who succumb to a disease have at least some time to prepare for their deaths, meaning more Skeletal Legionnaires had time to put their affairs in order before they crossed over. This results in less unfinished business on their part, which in turn translates to weaker Passions and Fetters than the average wraith.
This potential weakness — or strength — has not escaped the observation of the Skeletal Lord. Irreverently nicknamed “Mister Bonyhands,” he keeps a massive chronicle of his every spoken thought, entitled The Journals of Bone, which is lovingly transcribed by the small army of scribes that follows him around. In addition, he issues frequent proclamations, declaring amendments to existing policies or creating new ones in such a flurry that not even his closest advisors can keep track. While there is debate as to what is actually intended with these actions, one thing is clear: The Skeletal Lord views himself as Charon’s right and proper heir, and every move he makes is intended to make the other Deathlords understand this as well.
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