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 >//Zerith was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, and she aimed to unlock the deepest secrets of the planar verse.// - Gate of Brizoor Waal (RPA-ADVF) >//Zerith was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, and she aimed to unlock the deepest secrets of the planar verse.// - Gate of Brizoor Waal (RPA-ADVF)
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 +>//Though she would never admit it to [[eklar|Eklar]], she has already read every book on necromancy in the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door's]] archives.// - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)
  
 Always in pursuit of her own goals, Zerith even betrayed her superior to further ascend the ranks of the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]] and her magics; Always in pursuit of her own goals, Zerith even betrayed her superior to further ascend the ranks of the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]] and her magics;
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 >//Today, we visited three shops in [[falandore|Falandore]] to find a new music box for [[annabelle_duntum|Annabelle]]. She prefers the old one, given to her by Zerith. I fear it is enchanted. A simple charm spell would be enough to make the music irresistible.// >//Today, we visited three shops in [[falandore|Falandore]] to find a new music box for [[annabelle_duntum|Annabelle]]. She prefers the old one, given to her by Zerith. I fear it is enchanted. A simple charm spell would be enough to make the music irresistible.//
  
->//Zerith’s motives are not yet clear, but I suspect this “gift” is something more than simple generosity.// - Lady Dorothea Duntum, Ghost-Eaters of the Forgotten Forest (RPA-ADV7)+>//Zerith’s motives are not yet clear, but I suspect this “gift” is something more than simple generosity.// - Lady Dorothea [[duntum_family|Duntum]] - Ghost-Eaters of the Forgotten Forest (RPA-ADV7)
  
 A vision by the [[illuminating_stone|Illuminating Stone]] shows a meeting between Zerith and [[gimlix|Gimlix]] that somehow [[annabelle_duntum|Annabelle Duntum]] would jeopardize the mission of the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]]; A vision by the [[illuminating_stone|Illuminating Stone]] shows a meeting between Zerith and [[gimlix|Gimlix]] that somehow [[annabelle_duntum|Annabelle Duntum]] would jeopardize the mission of the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]];
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 +===== Literary Reference=====
 +[[halynd_s_guide_to_magic_myths_and_misconceptions|Halynd's Guide to Magic, Myths and Misconceptions]] contains a lengthy section on Zerith and many of the folktales surrounding her.
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 ===== References ===== ===== References =====
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 Zerith is first met welcoming you to [[falandore|Falandore]], and seems to know how to abate the Ghost-Eater threat; Zerith is first met welcoming you to [[falandore|Falandore]], and seems to know how to abate the Ghost-Eater threat;
  
->//When Zerith slams her [[zerith_s_staff|wooden staff]] into the ground, you are blinded by a dazzling light. By the time your vision has returned, you find your soul has been restored to your body.// The Ghost-Eater has retreated into the woods.+>//When Zerith slams her [[zerith_s_staff|wooden staff]] into the ground, you are blinded by a dazzling light. By the time your vision has returned, you find your soul has been restored to your body. The Ghost-Eater has retreated into the woods.//
  
 >//Zerith raises her hand, radiating with blinding light, and the creature flees back into the woods in search of easier prey.// - Ghost-Eaters of the Forgotten Forest (RPA-ADV7) >//Zerith raises her hand, radiating with blinding light, and the creature flees back into the woods in search of easier prey.// - Ghost-Eaters of the Forgotten Forest (RPA-ADV7)
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 >//“An unknown number of agents from an ancient cult of heroes played a pivotal role in the events that took place here, Little is known of their nature, and so we must refer to them simply as ‘the Instigators.’ Let us see if we can divine the true scope of their contribution to history while we look for clues to the secret of Gulpax’s power.”// - Eklar - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue) >//“An unknown number of agents from an ancient cult of heroes played a pivotal role in the events that took place here, Little is known of their nature, and so we must refer to them simply as ‘the Instigators.’ Let us see if we can divine the true scope of their contribution to history while we look for clues to the secret of Gulpax’s power.”// - Eklar - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)
  
-The two are able to study and record the events of the great battle as the pool reveals a series of images to them. The final image reveals [[gulpax|Gulpax]] hiding an artifact below the pool in a a secret chamber. It is a necklace with a golden skull. It radiates with magical energy.+The two are able to study and record the events of the great [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|battle]] as the pool reveals a series of images to them. The final image reveals [[gulpax|Gulpax]] hiding an artifact below the pool in a a secret chamber. It is a necklace with a golden skull. It radiates with magical energy.
  
 As the elder, [[eklar|Eklar]] takes possesion of the necklace and places it in a [[durgolium|durgolium]] sack. Zerith, having heard a voice in her head, turns and murders [[eklar|Eklar]] for the necklace. As the elder, [[eklar|Eklar]] takes possesion of the necklace and places it in a [[durgolium|durgolium]] sack. Zerith, having heard a voice in her head, turns and murders [[eklar|Eklar]] for the necklace.
  
->//Zerith pulls out a knife and peers down at Eklar. “Throw me the artifact,” she demands. When he refuses, she begins cutting the rope.//+>//Zerith pulls out a knife and peers down at Eklar. “Throw me the artifact,” she demands. When he refuses, she begins cutting the [[rope|rope]].//
  
 >//“Wait!” he shouts. Eklar tosses the sack up to her. Zerith leans forward to catch it, nearly falling into the pit. Eklar uses that moment to scale the last few feet of the wall and charge toward her with his staff, but Zerith quickly plunges her knife into his chest.// - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue) >//“Wait!” he shouts. Eklar tosses the sack up to her. Zerith leans forward to catch it, nearly falling into the pit. Eklar uses that moment to scale the last few feet of the wall and charge toward her with his staff, but Zerith quickly plunges her knife into his chest.// - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)
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