Zalkephis

Zalkephis is a figure, or series of historical figures, believed by many Ardavani to be the Final Oracle of Taleldil. He is a central figure in Zalkephic Ardavan, which differs from traditional (or Vedai) Ardavan on several doctrinal points. His name means "the possessor of the pure land". 
Zalkephis is seen by his followers chosen messianic prophet destined to bring about the creation of a land of pure spirits, which will catalyze a series of apocalyptic confrontations with the servants of evil. His followers are called Zalkephai.
==Origins==
The original Zalkephis (referred to as First-Zalkephis by non-Zalkephai) was the son of Arteras, Prince of the Scroll and High Prince of the Karapeshai Exatai. He was the High Oracle of Siaxis, and perished in battle near Jania early in the War of Lies. Approximately twenty five years later, a man revealed himself in the Einan Valley claiming convincingly to be the reincarnation of this Zalkephis; this was the charismatic figure (known as Second-Zalkephis) who began the First War of Prophecy. 
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