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Kudular Abaji

Kudular is the last survivor of a Virakt slaughtered by a crusading bunch of Templars on his home fragment. The visions and his ascension to Blood Prophet came after months of wandering through the harshest deserts on another fragment. A powerful fire channeler, the Dragon has taught him even more, and Kudular (the name means “one who guides”) is now convinced that his mission and destiny is to rally scattered Irekei and awaken Drakes. He has journeyed to this fragment seeking a powerful Qhi’nkur (terror spawn, or Drake) who lies in wait somewhere, sleeping. Dreams and visions of fire and death lead him on, and Kudular is obsessed with awakening the beast.

Behavior Characteristics: Kudular is truly “touched” by the will of the Dragon. His mind often reels, filled with visions it can barely contain, and sometimes he has difficulty communicating. Sentences can trail off, or he may speak to beings not readily visible. When lucid, however, his gaze is fierce and terrible. Kudular thinks only in terms of N’koth: the Dragon’s Will, and nothing can sway him from it. He knows that he is not fit to lead, but his connection to divine guidance gives him worth beyond measure. Kudular suffers from mood swings: sometimes quiet, grim and ominous, other times prone to raving and endless diatribes against the Hateful Ones and the Chosen of the Meddler God (the Templars or Crusaders - the distinction is usually lost on him). He looks upon the world and finds that he wants to burn it down. All of it. May the Dragon guide him to the way.

Specific Reaction Types: Will only talk to Irekei, and even then to Irekei who act as if they still walk the path of strong blood. All others are fodder. Will generally ignore non-Irekei if he encounters them by himself (he’s meditating or hallucinating or something) - if attacked, he will warn then burn. If he meets fir’khanim while with other Irekei, he goads them to attack and cheers them on.