## Razark, Barbarian Warlord of the Emerald Vow **Title(s):** Captain of the Guard to [[Mavros]] and [[Ariana]] **Race:** Human (Barbarian) **Gender:** Male **Age:** Early to mid-30s **Allegiance:** [[Mavros]], [[Continent of North Angoria]] **Affiliations:** The Emerald Vow, [[Continent of North Angoria]] **Location:** Southern Fringe of [[North Angoria|North Angoria]] --- ### Appearance Razark is a tall and powerful figure, his body sculpted by battle and ritual combat. Towering over most, his muscles are chiseled and defined, marked with tribal ink and ceremonial scars. His skin is sun-darkened, his chest bare in accordance with the customs of [[Continent of North Angoria]]. Razark's black hair is usually worn wild, though tied back into a tight warrior’s ponytail during battle, symbolizing his readiness to kill for his kin. His intense gaze and stoic demeanor give him an air of control and unspoken wrath. --- ### Role and Reputation Razark serves as one of the principal barbarian commanders under [[Mavros]] and [[Ariana]], leaders of [[Continent of North Angoria]]. As Captain of the Guard, he is the shield and spear of their will, commanding dozens of elite warriors who form the vanguard of the Emerald Vow—a militant brotherhood loyal to the tribe’s spiritual and political cause. Among the Tribe, Razark is both feared and respected. His voice carries the weight of command, and his presence alone can calm disputes or ignite fervor in his soldiers. He is known not only for his martial prowess but also for his unwavering commitment to the Tribe's sacred values of strength, unity, and the natural beauty of the unadorned form. --- ### Personal Tragedy Razark’s daughter, **[[Grithara]]**, a promising young warrior of only sixteen summers, was taken during an [[Askaria]] Empire slave raid. Known for preying on the beautiful and unguarded, the Askarians saw her as a prize—both for her youth and the distinctive customs of her tribe. The abduction has consumed Razark with a fury held beneath a hardened surface. He has sworn a sacred vow beneath the moon of the Mother to retrieve her, not through mindless rage, but through calculated resolve. Razark has begun gathering intelligence, quietly forging ties with smugglers, informants, and even dissidents within the Empire. His plan is to **infiltrate [[Askaria]]** from within, locating the slave houses and bringing ruin to those who touch what is his. --- ### Personality - **Traits:** Stoic, focused, deeply loyal, disciplined - **Ideals:** Protect the tribe. Rescue the innocent. Preserve the culture of the Mother. - **Bonds:** His daughter [[Grithara]], [[Mavros]] and [[Ariana]], the warriors of the Emerald Vow - **Flaws:** Burdened by guilt; his plans risk turning vengeful and reckless if compromised --- ### Adventure Hooks - **Echoes of Chains:** Razark seeks the aid of adventurers to enter [[Askaria]] under false pretenses, tracking rumors of a barbarian girl kept by a noble family. - **Burning the Slave Pens:** If Razark finds [[Grithara]]’s captors, he may lead a brutal raid against the slave quarters, inviting the party to join a blood-soaked rescue. - **Rise of the Emerald Vow:** Razark’s infiltration may uncover deeper plots within [[Askaria]]—sparking a wider war he will not hesitate to ignite. --- ### Cultural Notes As a member of the **[[Tribe of the Mother]]**, Razark upholds their ancient ways. He wears minimal clothing, honoring the divine beauty of the body and the raw strength gifted by the goddess. He permits touch as part of communication, never shying from vulnerability, but never showing weakness. Among his people, he is both protector and ideal—an embodiment of what it means to lead without shame, and to fight without restraint.