In the heart of the scorching deserts of the Khein Dynasty lies the bustling town of Necrum, and within its narrow alleys stands a woman like no other, Zaaida al-Mahriid. Adorned in flowing white robes that accentuate her captivating dark skin and piercing eyes, she is a striking figure amid the arid landscape. To the world, she is known as a self-proclaimed priestess of death, a master in the art of preserving and honoring the departed souls.
Within the walls of her humble abode, Zaaida practices her sacred craft, tending to the deceased with a reverence that few can rival. She believes that in the final moments, death deserves to be treated with the utmost care, and she takes it upon herself to ensure that every soul she encounters is given a proper farewell. Her gentle touch and unwavering dedication to her duties have earned her a name and wealth beyond her humble origins.
However, beneath the surface of her pious facade, Zaaida hides a closely guarded secret, one that would send shockwaves through the town and land if it were to be discovered. For behind the scenes, she delves into the forbidden arts of necromancy, a practice that goes against the very fabric of the Khein Dynasty's belief system. While the local faith preaches that blessed souls may be granted reincarnation by their God King, necromancy is regarded as a dark and blasphemous act, reserved for only the most sinister of individuals.
Yet, Zaaida is not an evil person by any means. Her fascination with the afterlife stems from an insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond the veil of mortality. She has always questioned where the souls of those who do not follow the faith of the God King may wander to. What or who may they encounter, who lay claim on the lost souls. Her necromancy, while morally questionable, is driven by a thirst for knowledge rather than malevolence.
She keeps her practices a well-kept secret, acutely aware of the powerful zealots that lurk within the Khein Dynasty. She knows that her unorthodox studies would not only endanger her life but also shatter the reputation she has carefully cultivated. Zaaida's existence exists in a delicate balance, her devotion to her duties as a priestess and her clandestine experiments with the dead forever at odds.
The restless souls with whom Zaaida communes have become a conduit for her exploration into the realm of the afterlife. Yet, no matter how many souls she communicates with, she remains haunted by the lingering question of what truly awaits those who do not follow the path of the God King. It is this unanswered riddle that fuels her secret pursuits and drives her to seek the knowledge that the zealous faith of the Khein Dynasty denies her.