Antagur il-Anyatim

Antagur il-Anyatim is an Ashakré priest of the goddess Moloth. He has the gift of prophecy from the goddess; this fact is obvious to those of the faith. He is a talented mage and is trained in the fighting arts of the priests of Moloth. He has spent the majority of his life outside his native land although much of this time has been spent in academic or religious institutions.

Biography

Antagur is the only son of Anyatim and Tagantur. When he was born, he had three older sisters. From his infancy, it was clear that Antagur had special gifts. He was able to see and hear things beyond the perceptions of others. He also showed signs of great talent for magic. It was foretold by various wise women that he was destined for great things but also for great sorrow.

Early Tragedy

Before he was forced to choose a path between his father’s warrior life and the subtle crafts of his grandfather’s, fate and tragedy intervened. Antagur was six when a cave in struck without warning. Fifty persons including his parents and sisters were trapped. Mysteriously, a fire began, and the small spaces remaining to the trapped Ashakre began to fill with smoke. Anyatim began a spell to save her family and the others. She attempted to open a gate to outside her parents’ home. As soon as it formed she thrust her youngest child into the portal, but the spell was flawed. An invisible wall closed between them, and Antagur began to slowly recede from her along the intended path of the spell. He watched as his mother was struck by a falling rock and rendered unconscious. His sisters clustered around her but she would not wake. Smoke soon overcame them, and they too lay down for the last time. Still he heard the cries of the dying though he was trapped alone. Three days passed before the errant spell released him on his grandparents’ doorstep. It was many months before he recovered physically from his ordeal. He may never recover mentally or emotionally, During his magical sojourn, Antagur believes that Moloth spoke to him and told him he was her beloved child and her chosen one. Although many believe this to be a hallucination, Antagur now possessed the knowledge of some magics that no one could have taught him. Also, his ability to perceive and communicate with unseen beings had grown.

Leaving Keldoras

Eventually, Alagir and Irayim grew worried that Antagur’s fascination with the site of his family’s demise was morbid and unhealthy. He went there daily to pray and meditate. Despite their misgivings about their eldest son's fitness as a guardian, they sent him to live with his Uncle Angarim in the human lands. Although not of impeccable morals, Angarim took his new responsibility seriously. He and the boy traveled many places, and Angarim tried to instill in him a good set of values. When Antagur reached the age of admission at Baileydowns Thaumaturgical Institute, Angarim enrolled him there to get a more complete magical education than he himself could provide.

Baileydowns

Antagur was a good student. He was very popular at school especially among girl's who found his tragic past alluring and considered him "dreamy."

Antagur's Letters

During his education at the school Antagur wrote many letters to his uncle Angarim.

Monastery in Loth

After graduation from Baileydowns, Antagur followed his spiritual calling to serve Moloth. He entered the Monastery in the city of Loth. He studied there for several years. Eventually, his obsession with solving the mystery of his family's death led him out again into the wide world.

Appearance

Antagur is in his mid twenties but looks younger. He has the pale skin and slightly pointed ears typical of the Ashakre people.He is short and slight of build with sliver hair and violet eyes. He wears his hair in an elaborate braided style that resembles a spiderweb. Above his forehead he wears a sliver ornament in the shape of a spider with a brilliant white stone.

Family

Mother - Anyatim il-Irayim. A famous stateswoman of the Ashakre people. She was also a gifted mage who studied under Tirusin il-Alborath.
- Grandfather - Alagir. The greatest living Ashakré enchanter.
- Grandmother - Irayim
- Uncle - Angarim. Elder brother to Anyatim.
- Uncle - Alagrim. Younger brother to Anyatim
Father - Tagantur. A noted warrior and dragon rider.