Markus

Name: Markus
Origin: Dead Wastes
Player: Matt Wicks
Legend: Champion
Organisation:
Traits: Warrior, Leader of troops, Religious
Flaws: Ruthless, Unleashed feral spirit, Overconfident
==Significant Relationships==
==Advances==
Terror of Anubis (advanced trait)
Armour of Anubis (passive battle)
Battle Trophies (holding)
===Heroic Resources===
===General Resources===
==Background==
Markus Herrero was a paladin of great renown in the Dark Plains, many of his historic battles are lost to memory and time, but accounts of some still remain. When the council of Athesia was formed, Markus was amongst the first to answer the call; he served the council for many years, helping build a safer kingdom and helping cleanse the taint placed on Pelor in body, and in peoples perceptions.
Eventually Markus succumbed to an advancing curse placed upon him that had been too powerful to be dispelled, despite the best efforts and personal sacrifices of those around him, he was lost to the deserts of the Dead Wastes and transformed into a hulking Anubis Guard, warriors dedicated to serving Anubis and Ma'Keth.
After several years, a shift in Athesian policy making led to improved relations with one of the Lich lords of the Dead Wastes, and an alliance was formed with the Lich Ma'Keth. As part of this alliance, Ma'Keth loaned Athesia one of the generals of his Anubis Guard army, and Markus Herrero returned to the council, now using just the name Markus.
During all this time Markus's friends and bretheren on the council had not given up hope in reclaiming his soul, and eventually met with Anubis, the God of the Dead, to try and secure Markus's release. A ritual was learnt, and a plan formed.
Much planning was done, and time passed as the elements of the cleansing ritual were brought together, but finally the ritual was cast, and Markus (and Dargan) were cleansed of the hold Anubis held over their souls. Markus Herrero was returned to the council, but was no longer the powerful paladin he had once been, age and the stress of the ritual had sapped his strength, and he decided to retire to his home to try and rebuild his life that had been lost to his curse.
Markus remains an active member of the Athesian administrators to this day, helping where he is needed, and spending his spare time rebuilding the ruins of his abbey in La Frasca with his wife.
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