Akterich

Akterich was a sage under the service of the god Ilmater. Kind and wise, he was close friends with Elien Rencrist, and served as a symbol of hope for all who looked for the end of Saharna's reign.
==Early Life and Joining The Hopeful==
Very little is known about Akterich's childhood, other than the fact that he was raised in the Ilmateri church. When he came of age, he took a vow to the god of suffering that he would enter into an eternal service. As a result, he spent much of his life in solitude until Coin's rise to power made him feel as if his duty were to renounce his hermit life. He was one of the first to call himself "Hopeful," and many followed soon after.
Soon after, he met Elien, a young elf who he believed had lost sight of the truth. He ensured that she would be safe in Ilmater's gaze and taught her his ways, allowing her a new lease on life. Elien emerged a new person: a cleric of Ilmater and a powerful force.
==Role and Imprisonment==
For awhile, The Hopeful were allowed to worship provided Saharna was their religious priority. Following the crown banning the worship of Ilmater, Akterich was taken into custody and separated from his sacred Ilmateri willow branch. With the help of Talvi Snowguard, Elien, Paw of Bear, Kira-fang, and Raine Whispers, they were able to free him and he went back into hiding as a result.
== End of the Line ==
Akterich's freedom, it turned out, would be on borrowed time. Eventually he would once more be tracked down by the authorities on a ship heading west away from Faerûn. Without a trial, he and a two other members of The Hopeful were executed via hanging while en route to the town of Beregost.
He was originally discovered by Corvas Esy'Nirinth, who helped bury his body with the help of Malcer Dragonvale, then known as "Rienn," and Kira-fang. 
Category:Great Ascent
Category:NPC