Abraham Von Starker

### Former Affiliation(s)

Cult of the Damned, Scourge, Kirin Tor, Mageocracy of Dalaran, Alliance of Lordaeron

### Former Occupation(s)

Deathespeaker of the Scourge, High Cultist of the Cult of the Damned, Professor of Scholomance, Apprentice of the Kirin Tor

### Status

Alive

> *"I'm just a simple wizard, doing simple business. The practical truth of the matter is I'm cheaper than the competition, limited only by the social stigmas of your society. To squander such an opportunity would, frankly, be impractical for us both."*
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— Abraham Von Starker

Abraham Von Starker was a High Cultist within the Cult of the Damned, prior to the Lich Kings weakness towards the end of the Second War. No longer guided by the dark voice of the Lich King, Abraham has since returned from Northrend to make a profit of his abilities. Being a necromancer and dark conjurer, he is unwelcome amongst most of the Eastern Kingdoms, though finds refuge in the darker places across its lands.

## Biography

#### **Youth**

Abraham claims to have been born to a family of farmers off the west coast of Lordamere Lake in Lordaeron. He was known within his local community for his quick wit, and a keen eye for opportunity. Tragedy struck as his father would perish to disease, and his mother would catch the very same disease days later. Abraham would sell all of his families land and possessions, save the clothes on his back and his journals. The fate of his mother is unknown, though locals believe he buried her alive with his father prior to leaving. He would travel west to the Mageocracy of Dalaran, where he would spend his families fortune on an apprenticeship.

#### **Apprenticeship in the Kirin Tor**

Once he had arrived in Dalaran, he found tutelage under a High Mage of the Kirin Tor. He was known to catch on quickly, and was particularly gifted in the school of Conjuration. His teacher was particularly worried at his aptitude in the summoning of demons. While those around him were fearful of it, in secret, he would begin looking into the secrets of darker magics. His keen interest in the school of necromancy in particular, became a major issue upon discovery. A tome detailing the basics of infusing false life into a beetle was discovered by his teacher.

Threatened with expulsion if he attempted to dabble in necromancy, he was further barred from the dark arts by his teacher. Given his aptitudes in conjuration, he was said to have been skilled with portals and teleportation by his various professors, prior to his disappearance.

## Abilities

Having become an avid in alchemical poisons and torturous concoctions. Thanks to his keen focus on preserving the bodies of his enemies for necromantic ressurection, he has learned to use gaseous and injected toxins to kill without destroying the body. Abraham is a Journeyman Alchemist.

Furthermore, thanks to his long studies into the dark arts of necromancy, Abraham has uncovered the dark hidden truths of an ancient language. He has learned to infuse souls into runes of this ancient tongue, and forge them unto blades, staves, and armor. The sword he wields is a Runeblade of his own etching. Abraham is an Expert Runeforger.

Abraham is a remarkably adept Necromancer,.

## Notable Items

* [Passive] [Material Effect]: Spells channel through Eternium incredibly well, allowing the blade to act as a spell focus.
 Necromancer's Staff