Lothaire Parvaiz

"Man is not, by nature, deserving of all that he wants. Nature can be terrible, and dark, and cruel. There are sharks in the sea, and there is cruelty in men’s eyes. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls."
-Lothaire Parvaiz
== History ==
Born centuries ago in the lost nation of Austrano, in modern-day World's End, Lothaire Parvaiz grew up studying herblore and philosophy, before living a life as a wild man in his homeland's impenetrable forests. He became a close friend and ally of Osman Zenobios, a powerful Druid who would rise to become Grand Druid, while he himself would become Shadowmaster of the Shadow Circle. Eventually turning on his friend, he challenged Zenobios for his title, and was defeated and permanently scarred by the Grand Druid's primal fires, before being exiled from the Society. Lothaire Parvaiz became a high priest of a god of avarice and treachery, scheming for many decades working to bring down the works of his former compatriots. His grand plan emerged during a time of great war and unrest, toppling Osman Zenobios and the heads of many human nations. Lothaire Parvaiz took control of the Druid Society, and directed his new followers to turn on the world's shattered countries, bringing them under his rule and founding the Empire of Celymnaia. At the height of his power, he held sway over most of the inhabited world, and owned many fell artifacts. He was unable to hold on to his territory, and his Empire dwindled till nothing but wild lands and and sparse villages remained. 
== Personality ==
Lothaire Parvaiz has not forgotten the balance he once served, and despite his cruelty, he behaves in a courteous and detached manner. Despite this, he is cruel and unpredictable, lying and causing pain for its own sake. He has no loyalties anymore, and cares only for his own power. He has a fascination with experimentation. He holds Akkhe and Alba Coralis as his greatest enemies, for Celymnaia once comprised those lands. Along with Bolgar of Ragnarok and Tolumvire of Arendur, he is committed to the Long War; mankind's eternal struggle against the Old Ones. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Lothaire Parvaiz took the side of Arendur during the war, though he contributed little. He would dispatch two Wild Hunts to neighboring countries, one to Rhomduil, the other to the Final Empire. Of these, the invasion of the Final Empire would be the more successful, ravaging the countryside and spreading a terrible plague. 
== After the War ==
Lothaire Parvaiz's claim to the Grand Druidship would be challenged by his right-hand follower, Hildegard. He would be defeated and killed, and the Celymnaian Empire dissolved soon afterwards. 
Parvaiz was reincarnated by Blaze, so that he might become a Hierophant. He departed to parts unknown. Category:DruidsCategory:MonarchsCategory:CelymnaiaCategory:CharactersCategory:Alignment Campaign
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