Characteristics
Mental traits
Nikoom is a calm yet somewhat manipulative Loxodon who values the lives of his kin, particularly those of Muremia, above all else. He is willing to sacrifice adventurers and offer handsome rewards if it means safeguarding his people.
History
Nikoom, the Loxodon Protector of Muremia, an ambassador of Muremia in Fountainport, found himself troubled by the mysterious purple haze that had enveloped Pandaros. This eerie mist, which spread across the island, transformed creatures into twisted, mindless monsters. As a protector of his people, Nikoom knew he had to take action. He dispatched troops into the haze, hoping to uncover the secrets behind it. However, those who ventured too far returned corrupted and insane, their minds shattered by the horrors they witnessed within the mist.
Desperate for answers, Nikoom offered a generous reward to anyone brave enough to venture into the haze and bring back information about its origin and nature. This call attracted a group of four adventurers—Alcadeias, Cyria, Shari, and Vellia—who took up the challenge and plunged into the fog-covered region, seeking both answers and the reward promised by Nikoom.
As the adventurers delved deeper into the mist, they encountered countless dangers, including the corrupting influence of the Purple Isana crystals. Shari, a fellow Loxodon, was particularly affected by the corruption, carrying a chunk of the crystal that slowly began to taint her mind and body. This corruption eventually became so severe that the group was forced to confront the Pale Man, a devil who held a cure. After a fierce battle, the adventurers defeated the Pale Man and secured the cure for Shari, who endured immense pain as the purple blood drained from her veins.
With Shari mostly healed, the group returned to Fountainport to claim their reward from Protector Nikoom. True to his word, Nikoom generously compensated them and invited the adventurers to his home for further discussion. As an ambassador of Muremia, Nikoom resided in the embassy in Fountainport, where he revealed more information about the mysterious haze. He spoke of the Mistborn, strange humanoid creatures seemingly immune to the mist's corrupting influence, and mentioned that one such creature was being held in the embassy’s underground chamber for interrogation.
Nikoom allowed the adventurers to interrogate the Mistborn, and they learned about a powerful entity known as the "God of the Mist," believed to be the source of the haze and its corrupting power. Intrigued by this revelation and tempted by the promise of further rewards as Nikoom offered 10,000 gp, the adventurers agreed to continue their mission and delve even deeper into the mist, seeking out this god and the truth behind the haze.
As the group ventured further into the heart of the mist, they encountered new challenges and adversaries, reporting to Nikoom thanks to a sending stone. The adventurers finally returned to fountainport, having defeated the god of the mist, Cyria died in the battle.
Nikoom, and every habitants of Pandaros noticed the haze beginning to dissipate over the following days, and soon, all traces of the Purple Isana, except for the Pale Man’s mansion and the corrupted creatures, were gone.
After these events, Shari returned to Muremia and rejoined her kin. Her adventures had granted her the strength to confront her people, resolving the long-standing conflict with her clan. Over time, Shari earned great esteem among her people. Her reputation as the hero of Pandaros preceded her, and she was eventually appointed as a Protector of Muremia by popular demand, Nikoom finally retiring.
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