UNDEAD UNLIFE

History:
During the Fourth Age of Aabahran when the armies of Chaos ravaged 
and corrupted the realm, a small scouting force of the main host 
of Chaos happened upon a ruined mausoleum which is now known as the
Isle of Souls. The force was led by one of the host's countless 
commanders, one bearing the name of Virigoth. The whole force was 
lost with exception of this commander who returned alone and 
changed. His complexion pale and eyes glazed he returned only by 
virtue of his mount. His mind lost he clutched an ancient 
executioner blade in his hands, its tip blunt and the blade rusted 
beyond use. Deemed unfit for battle he was disposed of as the host 
of chaos moved on. It was said that two nights later a man pale and 
ghostly bearing great resemblance to the dead commander lured 
a number of soldiers from the camps with promises of great reward and 
treasure. They left in the night armed with tools for digging, 
heading towards the dragon sea never to return.
 
There are many bardic tales as well as stories from weary travellers 
about that which roams the country sides lurking in its many shadows. 
These creatures once human gave the ultimate sacrifice to their 
gods seeking immortality until their bodies crumble to dust thus 
returning to the Pillar of Souls what they have vowed to replenish 
time and again.
 
Still yet, the great Heralds of Aabahran speak of a Shade War 
that happened eons ago where the only safety from the minions of 
death was held in the wearing of a rusted Talisman. Alas an 
ancient prophecy of a great war against the living was foreseen and 
became a reality where the most revered of the minions of death 
and chaos were to join together. These minions were called 
Dreadlords, two of death, two of chaos, and a leader. Flamus the 
Fire Dreadlord - one chosen of Crypticant, Kentry the Power 
Dreadlord - one chosen of Virigoth, Malosos the Fear Dreadlord - one 
chosen of Virigoth, Tetsunai the Shadow Dreadlord - one chosen of 
Crypticant, and the leader Phaedrous the Fury Dreadlord - chosen of 
both. These minions called together to destroy the living upon 
Aabahran as well as to battle the chosen three known as the Theran 
Winds.
 
Usual Height: 
Varied, but human sized.
 
Hometown:
The walking dead swear no allegiance to any single town, though 
from time to time they have been found living in groups of 
different sizes.
 
Religion: 
Undead are loyal to the powers of Death, following the paths of 
Necropsy, Scourge, and Cycle which they serve accordingly. As well 
through their closeness to the Nameless and their god they are 
bound to these powers through the continuum, a sort of telepathic 
link.
 
Physical Features: 
While the undead race was at one time human, the forms these 
creatures now walk are many. Zombies, spectres, shades, ghouls and
liches are to name but a handful. No one knows truly why the dead take
these forms, perhaps something to do with the way they died. Or 
maybe how the undead god feels they will be more feared but this is 
only speculation. The touch of the undead is feared above all of the 
various weapons at its disposal. The intelligence of these 
creatures ranges from mindless savages to scholars of the mind, 
however their purpose remains one and the same.
 
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