![[TasharaFinal.png]] # Tashara of the Seven Skulls _Human Spirit Necromancer | [[Old Skull Tor]]_ ## Summary Legendary necromancer known for her collection of seven enchanted skulls containing souls of defeated rivals. Betrayed and sacrificed by her lover [[Valindra Shadowmantle]], who used her lifeforce for lichdom. Survived as a spirit within her spellbook, eventually finding and corrupting [[Nathaly Kormallis]] by exploiting her guilt over sister [[Rosalyn Kormallis]]'s death. Used [[Nathaly Kormallis|Nathaly]] to infiltrate [[Valindra Shadowmantle|Valindra]]'s [[Red Wizards]], then seized control at the [[Dread Ring]] to kill [[Valindra Shadowmantle|Valindra]] personally. Now at [[Old Skull Tor]] struggling to contain [[Nathaly Kormallis|Nathaly]]'s increasingly resistant consciousness. %% ## At a Glance Tall, statuesque woman with perfect posture and predatory grace. Alabaster skin and flowing black hair frame striking green eyes holding both seductive warmth and calculating cruelty. High-necked crimson robes with subtle patterns of intertwined skulls and roses. ## Personality Patient. Seductive. Ruthlessly intelligent. Vindictive yet capable of genuine emotion. Treats every conversation like a seduction, whether charming or threatening. Occasionally pauses as if listening to whispers from her skulls. ## Quote _"I have tasted death, been betrayed by love, and emerged from both stronger. Now even the remnants of gods seek my attention."_ ## Background **The Rise:** Began as a promising acolyte at [[Old Skull Tor]], studying under Hierophant [[Vornagar]], an ancient mummified Narfelli priest. Orchestrated elaborate betrayal, binding [[Vornagar]] as her first skull and absorbing a thousand years of [[Orcus]] worship knowledge. Expanded her collection to seven skulls over decades. **The Fall:** Attracted [[Valindra Shadowmantle]], with whom she formed an intense relationship. Initially planned to make [[Valindra Shadowmantle|Valindra]] her eighth skull but genuinely fell in love. [[Valindra Shadowmantle|Valindra]] discovered her intentions and sacrificed her to fuel her own lichdom, also claiming Tashara's seven skulls. Ancient Narfelli magic preserved a fragment of Tashara's consciousness within her spellbook. **The Revenge:** Centuries later, found opportunity in [[Nathaly Kormallis]]. Systematically manipulated the guilt-ridden young [[Soulmonger]] by promising to help resurrect [[Rosalyn Kormallis|Rosalyn]]. During the [[Dread Ring]] battle, fully seized control, revealed herself to her former lover, killed [[Valindra Shadowmantle|Valindra]], then teleported to [[Old Skull Tor]]. Locked both [[Nathaly Kormallis|Nathaly]] and [[Rosalyn Kormallis|Rosalyn]]'s souls in a mental tomb. The [[Soulmonger]] connection between [[Petra]] and [[Nathaly Kormallis|Nathaly]] provides potential means to track her. ## Stats **Lich** (MM 202) with Spirit Form (vulnerable to exorcism), Skull Magic (seven skulls granting abilities—currently lost), and Possession Contest ([[Nathaly Kormallis]] can attempt control during emotional stress). %%