Xaloth

"The wisdom of stone and sea guiding him on a perilous journey." -Author regarding Xaloth.
Xaloth is a Zelkarat Magi and Master Arcanist of the Enclave, serving as the station Arcanist on board the Vigil. Older and wiser than most on the station, Xaloth serves as a mentor and friend to Irindal Sùrion and an advisor on matters of Magick to the station's crew. As a Master Arcanist, Xaloth is an experienced and well-trained Magi beyond the level of most with deep reserves of Mana thanks to being a Zelkarat. With tempered patience and a peaceful doctrine, Xaloth is a scholar first and foremost. 
== Appearance ==
Xaloth is a tall Zelkarat with dark bluish-purple skin and black, deep-set eyes. His facial tendrils are roughly six inches long and cover a mouth lined with sharp teeth. His head is topped with a bony crest that has grown since he was a Zelkling. He has four, long arms ending in four fingers. A telepathic species, Zelkarat form mental links to project thoughts and images with other races rather than speaking the garbled language of their species. 
== Personality ==
Xaloth is regarded as wise, equable, attentive, and respectful of others by those who know him best. Irindal looks up to him as a close friend and mentor while others around the station view him as one to always give sage counsel. Xaloth is even-tempered and does not encourage substance abuse, including alcohol, due to the negative possibilities outweighing the positive. Despite his long lifespan, he still struggles to grasp some modern social and cultural norms. When first meeting Commander Qilos Sinra, Xaloth presents him with a gift of a sea creature belonging to Qilos' clan, a primitive gesture that the Commander found odd. Xaloth seems to have little grasp of flirtation and courtship cues outside of his own race, though he advises Irindal to not "make a fool of himself" when he learns about his affections for Riko.
== History ==
== Weapons and Equipment ==
*Igna Zarak Retractable Spellstaff - While transportable as a handheld rod, Xaloth's Spellstaff is capable of retracting in length at both ends on the press of a button, allowing him to use it as the conductor of his Magick. Made entirely of Cirinium, this staff is capable of storing and releasing raw Mana energy in a variety of forms. As it is a "synthetic" Spellstaff, it does have a focus crystal. 
 
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