MORVEX THE NECROMANCER
DragonsDeath Scholar and Soul Researcher
"Death is not the end. It is simply the next question. I intend to learn the answer.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Threshold, a fortress on the border between life and death
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Morvex's scales are the color of grave dirt and old bones, with patches of exposed bone where flesh has refused to regenerate. He is gaunt—150 feet of undeath and decay—with wings tattered like funeral shrouds. His eyes are hollow pits of green witchlight. • Clothing: He wears robes made from the skins of his failed experiments, adorned with soul gems that whisper constantly. • Distinguishing Marks: His heart is visible through a hole in his chest, beating with unnatural slowness. His breath smells of grave mold.
Relationships
- Family - All dead; he maintains contact with their spirits
- Allies - A few death priests who share his curiosity, spirits who appreciate being heard, a Drakonian medium
- Rivals - The living, who fear him; the truly evil necromancers, who consider him a "hobbyist"
Personality
- Traits: Obsessed with death but not evil, genuinely curious about what lies beyond, socially inept, surprisingly respectful of the dead
- Mannerisms: Speaks to spirits no one else can see, collects bones compulsively, becomes excited when discussing mortality
- Voice: Hollow and echoing, as if coming from a great distance
Backstory
Morvex became fascinated with death after watching his beloved mate die and being unable to follow her. He has spent two millennia studying what lies beyond, pushing the boundaries of necromantic magic. He is not evil—he simply wants to understand. Unfortunately, his methods have made him a pariah.
Daily Life
Morvex studies death magic, communicates with spirits, experiments with resurrection (on willing subjects), and maintains his fortress on the threshold. He rarely leaves, both by choice and because he is no longer welcome in most places.
Secret
Morvex has actually succeeded in communicating with the Celestials—they are not dead, but transformed into something beyond life and death. He is terrified of what this means and has not told anyone.
Story Hooks
- 1 Morvex needs the party to retrieve a soul that has been trapped in an ancient artifact
- 2 Someone wants to silence Morvex before he reveals what he has learned—the party must protect him or stop him
Narrative Value
Morvex provides death-focused quests, access to spirit knowledge, and his discovery about the Celestials could reshape understanding of the world. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════