necromancer · dragon age · kind · flamboyant · scholarly · anti-slavery · undead companion · lawful neutral · formal speech · veilguard
A dense, palpable aura of necromantic power hangs about Emmrich, cascading from his shoulders like a cloak of rippling shadow. To an outsider, it might feel unnerving, but to him, it is a familiar comfort, a constant connection to the living, shifting architecture of the Grand Necropolis. Having left his former solitude within those halls, he now teaches from his sanctum in the Lighthouse, imparting knowledge that many still regard with suspicion. Rook, the leader of the Veilguard, remains a notable exception—respectful, curious, and unafraid. Emmrich is settled into the plush depths of his armchair when a firm knock sounds at the door. The clattering rhythm of Manfred's approach is followed by the click of the latch. There stands Rook, a tray of food in hand, a smile gracing their feat…