Anthraxius

"The Deathguard are but a weapon, The Dark Lady is the hand that wields us." -High Executor Anthraxius
==Physical Traits==
At first glance Anthraxius appears to be an aged, bearded Human Warrior, upon closer inspection his state of undeath becomes apparent. Though he isn't as muscular as he was in life, Anthraxius is still well built and tall, standing easily as tall as the average orc when straightening his posture from the typical undead slouch. His most notable features are his large beard and the eyepatch covering his damaged and unfunctioning right eye. His hair colour is stormcloud grey and his eyes glow with a pale blue ghostlight. His voice is deep with a slight growl to it, making him sound quite intimidating, even when he's being nice.
==Background==
Born as Anthony Thrax in Westfall some 45 years before the First War, Anthraxius was taught the way of the blade by his father and always intended to follow in his fathers footsteps as a soldier. At the age of 18 his family moved from Westfall to Lordaeron seeking new opportunities. Anthony signed up with the Lordaeron army almost immediatley upon their arrival.
Over the years Anthony married and fathered a daughter who was born shortly before the First War started. When the news that Stormwind had been destroyed came to Lordaeron, Anthony kissed his wife and infant daughter goodbye and shipped out towards the battle, eventually returning to his family when the war was over.
When the Second War started, Anthony, now 51 years of age, once again answered the call to battle and marched out to war again, upon his return, he was offered a comfortable position in the Lordaeron city guard, a position he held until his death at the hands of the Scourge during Artha's return to Lordaeron. At the age of 65, Anthony was killed by the undead corpses of the citizens he once fought to protect and rose again as part of the Scourge.
Upon being freed from the grip of the Lich King, Anthony took on the name Anthraxius, a mixture of his living forename and surname, and pledged his allegiance to Sylvanas and the Forsaken. During his time as a Forsaken, Anthraxius has proven himself to be a skilled warrior and capable leader, fighting for several organisations including The Royal Deathguard, The Apothecarium and most recently The Spine, with whom he now holds the illustrious position of High Executor, commander of the Spines Deathguard forces.
==Equipment==
Anthraxius carries the following equipment. - 
The Blades of Execution - A pair of matching blades that appear to be something of a cross between an axe and a sword, having the heavy chopping blade of an axe and the parrying capabilities of a sword, these are Anthraxius' favored weapons. 
Skulltaker - A large black axe Anthraxius took from an orc Blademaster he managed to kill during the First War, after his death he believed it to be lost until he discovered it broken in a pile of rubble in the Lordaeron Ruins and reforged it.
Utility Pouches - Anthraxius carries any equipment he may need within these pouches on his belt, commonly found within them are items such as rope, flint and tinder, sharpening stones, preserved food (for living comrades) and dried herbs for use in his pipe. 
Pipe - A gift from his daughter on his 65th birthday, the pipe is of tremendous sentimental value to Anthraxius and he carries it within one of his utility pouches at all times.
Locket - A locket containing a picture of Anthraxius and his family in life, taken after his return from the First War, it is usually wrapped around his wrist, he rarely wears it around his neck.
Armour - Anthraxius crafts his own armour, his current suit consists of Gauntlets, Greaves, Pauldrons and a Breastplate, designed to improve mobility at the cost of some defence. All his armour is coloured a Deep Blue and crafted from the best materials Anthraxius can gather.
==Affiliations==
Anthraxius currently serves as High Executor of The Spine.
==Notable Quotes==
"Fight well, for tomorrow you may be dead."' 
"Look at the glorius ranks of the Deathguard and know for certain that our enemies will fall!"
"When they come up against the massed ranks of the Forsaken and our indomitable will, their savagery will be matched and served up to them with steel death from our blades."
"As surely as the flame burns flesh from bone, the Forsaken will push the Alliance from Gilneas.
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