Prince Rashkahn

Prince Rashkahn the Screamer in the Dark

Prince Rashkahn is one of the V'Hir, Sons of the god Agrik. If any could be considered the least of the V'hir, it would be Rashkahn. He was once considered the first among equals, and his was a great fall. Rashkahn was once the highest of Agrik's generals, the greatest skilled in warcraft as well as a deadly warrior. During the Kentiquious Uprising of the Unmasked Vamakar, Rashkahn destroyed the last stronghold of the enemy and was preparing to crush their general and last reserves. Leading his force around the final hill, Rashkahn found his brother Ashlagya had already slain the foes.

Rashkahn would not forget his loss of glory and plotted to attack his brother in his own chambers in Balgashang. The greatness Rashkahn had as a tactician, Ashlagya had in pure cunning and easily sniffed out the ambush. Turning the tables on Rashkahn, Ashlagya trapped his brother and flung him into the chambers of Ak-Syt. There Rashkahn was tortured, “his eyes flayed, his fingers hewn, and his flames doused”. It was a long time before Agrik learned of what transpired and stopped the affair. Rashkahn was cast to the lowest of the V'hir levels of Balgashang; not for his loss of glory or his ambush attempt, but for being so easily taken and mutilated. Agrik restored most of the damage done to Rashkahn. Ashlagya dubbed Rashkahn the Screamer and the pejorative title has been taken up by even Agrik.

Since that time Rashkahn and Ashlagya have been at bloody odds, and the barely controlled conflict has polarized the other V'hir to one side or the other at various times. Agrik lets the feud go on when it amuses him, but ensures his sons do no permanent damage to each other, or to Balgashang.

Rashkahn wields a mighty war-flail called Karokis. When it strikes the ground, burning sparks fly all around to burn his foes and thunders across the battlefield. With the booms of Karokis, Rashkahn is able to command even his most distant warriors.

While his brothers may disrespect Rashkahn, it is unwise for followers to do so. Human followers know him as the Horde Master and many a leader asks for Rashkahn's wisdom when planning battles. Only those who feel particularly connected to Ashlagya openly call Rashkahn the Screamer in the Dark. In areas where worship of the V'hir is important, followers of these two often find themselves at war.

Symbol: a flaming drop of blood.