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Zathkira was a lich that inhabited the Plumgroves near Feolinn. As an NPC, Zathkira was played by Matthew Mercer.

Description[]

Appearance[]

As a lich, Zathkira was a horror to look upon, he had long bony fingers, pale corpse like skin that was torn in places, and a thin pale face with clouded over yellow eyes. He wore a long black and red hooded robe with long billowing sleeves. [1]

Personality[]

Biography[]

Background[]

Prior to his encounter with Capo, Zathkira had once been a dark mage whos obsessive attempts to corrupt the artifact known as the Crimson Sphere of Generosity drove him to lure tourists of the region into his underground lair never to be seen again. It is told he was eventually found and defeated by a great hero named Shiona, who wielded the Exalting Blade of Favor[2]

"Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43)[]

Character Information[]

Former notable items[]

Lich abilities[]

Spells[]

1st level[]

  • Inflict Wounds[5]

3rd level[]

  • Lightning Bolt[6]

Appearances and mentions[]

Quotations[]

  • "You, foolish guest. (chuckles) Help me unlock this strange relic's power, where do you dumb mulling mortals hide your generosity anyway, eh?" [7]
  • (As Zathkira hands over the Crimson Sphere of Generosity to Capo) "Ah yes, feelings, feelings, I keep hearing about these feelings. Well then feel this and tell me before I swipe your existence away"[8]
  • (Zathkira after handing over the Crimson Sphere of Generosity and being attacked by Capo) "Ah, I should've known!" [9]

Trivia[]

  • Zathkira was created as part of a special D&D one-shot played by Matthew Mercer and Stephen Colbert to raise money for Red Nose Day for the cause of alleviating childhood poverty.

References[]

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