**Brisa Saurshaper** — _The Emperor’s Shadow, Mistress of Forbidden Arts_ --- ### Overview **Brisa Saurshaper** serves as the **chief court wizard of the [[Askaria]] Empire**, an infamous figure known for her command of necromancy, her cruel intellect, and her unwavering loyalty to **Emperor [[Glasious]] Cedenious**. Feared across the western dominions of **[[North Angoria|North Angoria]]**, Brisa rose from darkness—both figuratively and literally—trained by a vile necromancer from childhood and molded into a master of forbidden magic. Now 33 years old, Brisa has claimed her place within the palace citadel, surrounded by tomes of ancient evil and her own retinue of enslaved victims used in experimentation, torture, and unholy rituals. Her dominion over the **Black Knights of [[Askaria]]** and her growing network of arcane enforcers has turned her into a power not even the Emperor ignores lightly. --- ### Appearance & Mannerisms Brisa is a hauntingly beautiful woman with **dark tan skin**, **flowing black hair**, and **deep brown eyes** that suggest buried potential and silent torment. Her face, often veiled by **midnight-black robes**, is both captivating and unnerving. She twitches her lip slightly when agitated—a small but telling crack in her otherwise disciplined demeanor. She harbors an unusual fear of **mirrors**, and will avoid her own reflection at all costs. Whispers in court claim she once saw something in a mirror that has haunted her ever since. --- ### Personality & Alignment **Lawful Evil**, Brisa is calculated, cunning, and cruel—but adheres strictly to hierarchy and order. Her loyalty to **Emperor [[Glasious]]** is absolute, and she enforces his will with magical terror and bureaucratic precision. She is deeply ambitious, secretly craving more power and status, yet she maintains strict discipline and obedience to law and structure. Her twisted sense of pleasure manifests through her indulgence in **forbidden magical studies** and the **torture of her slaves**, whom she uses in rituals or for her sadistic whims. --- ### Role in [[Askaria]] - **Primary court wizard to Emperor [[Glasious]]** - Overseer of **necromantic experimentation**, curse development, and magical enforcement - Commander of the **Black Knights of [[Askaria]]**, elite arcane warriors bound to her will - Guardian of the imperial magical archives and executor of punishments for disloyal mages --- ### Relationships **Emperor [[Glasious]]:** Her only true loyalty lies with him. She views him as the architect of the empire’s order and her gateway to ever-growing power. In return, [[Glasious]] tolerates her cruelty as long as she remains effective. **Queen [[Callidora]] of [[Hexa Landing]]:** Brisa holds **a tense and growing rivalry** with the vampire queen. Their arcane philosophies clash, and Brisa has publicly denounced [[Callidora]]’s influence within [[Askaria]]’s territories. Secret magical skirmishes and assassinations are rumored between their factions. **Other Wizards of [[Askaria]]:** Many fear her, others obey her. Few challenge her openly, though some may plot in secret. **The Black Knights:** Bound to her command by arcane oaths, these warriors serve as her enforcers and ritual executioners. --- ### Fears & Weaknesses - Brisa **fears the loss of power** and control more than death itself. - She has an irrational fear of **mirrors**, suggesting a traumatic or supernatural incident in her past. - Her obsession with forbidden texts may blind her to practical concerns or political shifts. --- ### Goals - Maintain and expand her influence within the [[Askaria]] Empire - Defeat or undermine Queen [[Callidora]]’s influence in [[Hexa Landing]] - Master ancient necromantic arts and uncover lost rituals - Keep Emperor [[Glasious]]’s favor while subtly increasing her autonomy --- **Notes:** Brisa Saurshaper is ideal for campaigns involving magical intrigue, political manipulation, or dark arcane threats. Whether acting as an antagonist, rival, or grim benefactor, she is a figure of cold terror wrapped in elegance and order.