Post by Dungeon Master on Aug 30, 2006 0:43:36 GMT -5
Aravis
By Adam "Dixie" Ensinger 2001
It has been rumored among those who study such things that the Arch-Necromancer Karnea Dragonbane bore a child sometime around the year 345 AC. Although no mortal has come forward with evidence of the whereabouts of this mysterious offspring of Darkness, several interesting tales have been told concerning the matter.
The first rumor is that the child's father was Dalamar the Dark, Master of the Tower at Palanthus. It is widely known that Karnea and Dalamar spent a considerable amount of time together in the Tower, although none can precisely say what exactly it was that the two actually did. It should be noted, however, that it is also widely known that Karnea has no love for elvenkind, and it seems most unlikely that she would lie with Dalamar, dark elf though he may be.
Another possible candidate for the father of this child is Ariakan, founder of the Knights of Takhisis. This is deemed as less likely than the Dalamar theory, for the simple fact that the Knights' own wizards were the acknowledged enemies of the Conclave of Ansalon. It is known for a fact that Karnea personally fought against the Thorn Knights during the Conclave's raid on Storm's Keep.
Perhaps the most intruiging possibility as to who (or what) may have fathered a child with Karnea is the god Nuitari. It is known that Karnea carried the favor of the God of Evil Magic. Indeed, the Archmage seemed entirely devoted to the furtherance of Nuitari's cause on Ansalon, refusing to bow before the Queen of Darkness as did so many of the Black Robes. The implications of a being carrying the blood of both Karnea and Nuitari are quite chilling.
An interesting tale somewhat related to this one is that it was Karnea herself who destroyed the Tower of Palanthus after the Chaos War, acting on the direct orders of Nuitari. Many scoff at this particular tale, however, claiming Karnea was not nearly powerful enough to perform such a feat.
It is generally accepted that no matter who the father of Karnea's child was, the child is a female. It is rumored that the child's name is Aravis. Indeed, a few people have reported meeting a mysterious person calling herself Aravis, who bears a striking resemblance to Karnea. In some tales she is clad as a warrior, with sword and shield, wearing fine armor. In other stories she appears as a wizardess, donning the black robes of her mother and carrying a staff. None who claim to have met her tell of speaking at any length with her, however.
It is interesting to note that even those who claim to have met this Aravis, Daughter of Karnea recently say that she appears to remain quite youthful, seeming to be in her early twenties at most. This flatly contradicts those who claim that she was born fully 35 years before the Chaos War. However, it is reputed that Karnea herself appears not to have aged in the 30 years since the Second Cataclysm; perhaps some strange magic is at work, perhaps the stories about Nuitari being her father are true. The only people who know are not telling.
By Adam "Dixie" Ensinger 2001
It has been rumored among those who study such things that the Arch-Necromancer Karnea Dragonbane bore a child sometime around the year 345 AC. Although no mortal has come forward with evidence of the whereabouts of this mysterious offspring of Darkness, several interesting tales have been told concerning the matter.
The first rumor is that the child's father was Dalamar the Dark, Master of the Tower at Palanthus. It is widely known that Karnea and Dalamar spent a considerable amount of time together in the Tower, although none can precisely say what exactly it was that the two actually did. It should be noted, however, that it is also widely known that Karnea has no love for elvenkind, and it seems most unlikely that she would lie with Dalamar, dark elf though he may be.
Another possible candidate for the father of this child is Ariakan, founder of the Knights of Takhisis. This is deemed as less likely than the Dalamar theory, for the simple fact that the Knights' own wizards were the acknowledged enemies of the Conclave of Ansalon. It is known for a fact that Karnea personally fought against the Thorn Knights during the Conclave's raid on Storm's Keep.
Perhaps the most intruiging possibility as to who (or what) may have fathered a child with Karnea is the god Nuitari. It is known that Karnea carried the favor of the God of Evil Magic. Indeed, the Archmage seemed entirely devoted to the furtherance of Nuitari's cause on Ansalon, refusing to bow before the Queen of Darkness as did so many of the Black Robes. The implications of a being carrying the blood of both Karnea and Nuitari are quite chilling.
An interesting tale somewhat related to this one is that it was Karnea herself who destroyed the Tower of Palanthus after the Chaos War, acting on the direct orders of Nuitari. Many scoff at this particular tale, however, claiming Karnea was not nearly powerful enough to perform such a feat.
It is generally accepted that no matter who the father of Karnea's child was, the child is a female. It is rumored that the child's name is Aravis. Indeed, a few people have reported meeting a mysterious person calling herself Aravis, who bears a striking resemblance to Karnea. In some tales she is clad as a warrior, with sword and shield, wearing fine armor. In other stories she appears as a wizardess, donning the black robes of her mother and carrying a staff. None who claim to have met her tell of speaking at any length with her, however.
It is interesting to note that even those who claim to have met this Aravis, Daughter of Karnea recently say that she appears to remain quite youthful, seeming to be in her early twenties at most. This flatly contradicts those who claim that she was born fully 35 years before the Chaos War. However, it is reputed that Karnea herself appears not to have aged in the 30 years since the Second Cataclysm; perhaps some strange magic is at work, perhaps the stories about Nuitari being her father are true. The only people who know are not telling.