Daelen Bloodthorn, once a hopeful half-elf adventurer, has become a feared necromancer with a hunger for power that few can rival. Clad in crimson robes adorned with bones, tusks, and skulls, Daelen’s youthful appearance is deceptive, concealing the depth of his dark ambitions. In his early years, he wandered as an adventurer, driven by curiosity but held back by his lack of martial skill. His failure to protect several traveling companions haunted him, leaving him with a bitter resolve to never again be vulnerable.
In his early thirties, Daelen joined an expedition to the woodland ruins of Caldorn. There, he stumbled upon an ancient tomb of necromancy, its pages whispering forbidden knowledge that called to the darkest corners of his soul. Gripped by newfound power, he turned on his remaining companions, using his nascent abilities to silence them and leaving Caldorn with a new identity: Bloodthorn.
Seeking to erase his past and sever ties with the life he had known, Daelen ventured into Rivermond’s untamed wilds, where he took to the shadows, exploring ruins and crypts for lost knowledge and artifacts. Along his path, he encountered individuals who shared his ambitions or were simply useful to his cause, including Varek Thornblade, a half-goblin huntsman, and a half-giant beastmaster. Both became loyal underlings, driven by their own desires but bound by Daelen’s formidable presence.
Hidden within the marshlands of Highmarsh, Daelen has established a lair where he commands a small goblin tribe, tasking them with bringing him artifacts and trinkets from the surrounding ruins. These treasures fuel his ever-growing arsenal of dark magic, while the goblins serve as expendable tools for his experiments. Cloaked in secrecy, Daelen Bloodthorn continues his relentless pursuit of power, turning Highmarsh into his personal hunting ground for the arcane. Those who cross his path find him to be as cunning as he is ruthless—a half-elf willing to sacrifice anything or anyone to ensure he stands unrivaled in his mastery of necromancy.