Zarinah, known mostly by her epithet, 'the Kingslayer', has been Steward Regent of the kingdom for ten years now. Those who rankle under her rulership point to her elevated position and sole survivor of the King's guards, her slaughter of the kingdom's ruler, and her refusal to apologize for such a heinous deed. Those who know her at all feel the uneasiness of her mantle, and her sorrow at the actions she had to take to assume it.
When she emerged onto the King's balcony during court, cradling his dripping head, and assumed rulership, there was shock and horror, but she quickly and efficiently defended her new kingdom against internal and external threats. Statistics: Zarinah is a very accomplished warrior, around Challenge rating 7-9 on her own. She will generally be accompanied by guards and knights of the Court, however their loyalty to her may prove more temporary than desired. She is Lawful Neutral in demeanour. How you can use Zarinah, the Kingslayer in your games: - Perhaps the Kingslayer is all she seems- a power-hungry mercenary who fought her way to her position, and then forsook her most sacred oath to sieze the power of the man who trusted her implicitly. She is paranoid and cruel, and always on the lookout for enemies. - Or perhaps the Kingslayer killed her ward for a moral reason- the violation of a servant-woman, planning the murder of countless dissidents, perhaps some even more awful outcome. Those who support her rule often point to the survival of the young Princess, kept safe in a guarded and secret location so that none of her father's enemies can reach her, as proof of her mercy. - Maybe the Kingslayer had good reasons, maybe she didn't. But what is known is that she seeks someone else to take up her position. If someone can earn her trust and respect, the position might be theirs- and all the responsibilities and threats she has held off so far. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 12 August 2020. Comments are closed.
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