Tatek

Tatek

Mental characteristics

Personal history

In the harsh and unforgiving lands of Solara, Tatek's reputation as a fierce and cunning pack leader was known far and wide among the warring gnoll tribes. For many years, he had led his war pack, the Bloodfangs, to countless victories against rival tribes, consolidating power and instilling fear in the hearts of all who dared oppose them. Tatek's name was synonymous with bloodshed and conquest, and he relished every moment of it.
But fate, as it so often does, had other plans in store for Tatek. One ominous day, as the red sun cast long shadows across the barren plains, Tatek found himself facing a threat unlike any other he had encountered. A mysterious and malevolent being, known only as the Shadowmaster, emerged from the ethereal realm. Its form was insubstantial, a shifting shadow that defied the laws of the physical world. The gnoll pack leader, ever defiant, bared his fangs and lunged at the intruder, intent on protecting his territory and his honor.
However, Tatek quickly discovered that he was utterly outmatched. The Shadowmaster's power was unlike anything he had ever encountered. It effortlessly subdued Tatek, its darkness seeping into his very soul, rendering him helpless. With an air of impending doom, the spectral entity offered Tatek a choice: servitude or oblivion. In that dire moment, Tatek realized that his pride and independence mattered little in the face of such overwhelming power.
Begrudgingly, Tatek swore his loyalty to the shadowy master, his once-proud spirit now bound in servitude. As a symbol of his newfound allegiance, the Shadowmaster bestowed upon Tatek a crystal shard, an artifact of twisted magic that defied comprehension. When driven into the ground, the shard would conjure an eerie black tower, a portal to other realms and distant lands. Through this eldritch gate, Tatek could command not only his gnoll war pack but also a host of other nightmarish creatures, including Minotaurs, Morlocks, and other horrors from the darkest parts of the 12 Lands.
With the Shadowmaster's inscrutable guidance, Tatek embarked on a merciless campaign to the north, venturing into the realm of Terrafirma. His mission was clear: sow chaos, leave destruction in his wake, and further the cryptic agenda of his spectral overlord. The once-proud gnoll leader, now a pawn in a shadowy game, had become a harbinger of terror, his name whispered in dread by those who crossed his path.

Circumstances of Death

Sliced by Alais' rapier