Prince Zakronas

Prince Zakronas the Master of Pain, Keeper of Armahnh

Prince Zakronas is one of the V'Hir, Sons of the god Agrik. None know the Ten Thousand Ways as does Agrik, but Zakronas can be said to be second only to the Warlord in torture craft. It is Zakronas that is warden of Ak-Syt, and delights in escorting those unfortunates to their brimstone cells. He never tires of the screams of his “audience” and spends all of his time in Ak-Syt when he is not doing other business for his lord. For his devotion to learning the Ten Thousand Ways, it is said that Zakronas alone has earned the privilege of keeping, and occasionally using, Agrik's fiery whip Armahnh.

Tosekahn, the unquenchable fiery brands, are the weapons of Zakronas. It is with this assortment of immolated devices of torture that he fights. It is far more pleasing to the Warden to incapacitate his foes with pain than to kill them outright. The Tosekahn not only ensure that Zakronas' foes fall to their knees begging for mercy, but they also mark his victims so that there is no doubt who the victor was. The shapes of the brands can be altered at Zakronas' whim and can burn far deeper than mere flesh, leaving scars on a victim's very soul.

As can be expected, Zakronas is also called upon by those who use torture: jailers, torturers, and inquisitors. Those who seek to master the Ten Thousand Ways ask for his guidance; it takes long years of practice to master them. Zakronas is said to smile on those that enjoy their lessons.

Symbol: Bloodied hands in shackles.