Psoul'kheghyx The Dracolich

## Lore

PSOUL'KHEGHYX, the dracolich, formerly stood as a valiant dragon whose heroic deeds rescued the Kingdom of Buipolla from the formidable clutches of Zhas'zaeghok, the notorious Lich of Oponoit. This noble act transpired when PSOUL'KHEGHYX consumed the Lich's phylactery, thus thwarting any chance of the Lich's escape following its impending defeat. Recognizing this dire predicament, Zhas'zaeghok swiftly employed a spell to craft a secondary phylactery intrinsically linked to the one consumed by PSOUL'KHEGHYX, thereby enabling control over the draconic entity.

Upon the successful completion of this nefarious scheme, the Lich promptly took refuge within the second phylactery and infiltrated the very core of PSOUL'KHEGHYX's being, culminating in the instantaneous demise of the noble dragon. With the dragon's life extinguished, the Lich commandeered its corporeal vessel, initiating a cataclysmic rampage throughout Buipolla that claimed the life of the kingdom's monarch and decimated two-thirds of its populace, ultimately securing Zhas' dominion over this once-thriving realm.

### The reign of Zhas

Following Zhas' ascension to the throne, dissidents arose, their voices raised in opposition to his unconventional governance. They argued that his methods were ill-suited for the art of ruling a kingdom. Meanwhile, he orchestrated the demise of neighboring kingdoms through the hands of his loyal henchmen, simultaneously reconfiguring the palace to reflect his personal preferences. Employing arcane magicks, he imbued the palace with mystical barriers, ensuring none could penetrate its sanctum.

Zhas harbored an insatiable desire for dominion, seeking to unite all realms under the banner of Polla, drawn by an enigmatic power he sensed within its boundaries. This force, known as "psoul," was embodied by the heroic dragon, a formidable entity possessing exceptional lineage. His ancestry traced back to Domgnik, the legendary Wyvern whose elemental breath reshaped the world eons ago, seeding it with his very essence and establishing his rule over it. In this power, Zhas discerned the means to fulfill his ambition of absolute control.

## The rock on top of Polla

Zhas subsequently orchestrated the annihilation of the entire nation through the cataclysmic unleashing of verdant hellfire and the summoning of undead abominations, reducing every facet of existence to smoldering ashes. With this malevolent deed concluded, a perilous struggle ensued within, as Psoul, the valiant dragon, endeavored to thwart Zhas' dominion from the depths of his own being. Regrettably, the Lich's formidable might prevailed, entrapping Psoul within his clutches for an arduous duration of 33 years and 55 days.

The method to liberate Psoul from Zhas' formidable grip remains an enigmatic conundrum, as none have dared to venture into the perilous abyss of this quest. Atop the remnants of the former kingdom, Zhas erected a new dominion, christened the "Lich's Depental," fashioned from the ranks of undead monstrosities, meticulously crafted to serve the malevolent will of Zhas himself.

## The fight against Zhas

Various nations, unaffiliated with the kingdom of Polla, endeavored to thwart Zhas' relentless expansionist ambitions and the ensuing turmoil he sowed among neighboring realms. Regrettably, their collective efforts proved ineffectual, as Zhas' dominion exhibited relentless growth, absorbing the fallen soldiers of opposing nations into its ever-expanding ranks.

## The fall of Zhas

In a moment when all seemed lost, a remarkable turn of fate unveiled itself: Psoul, prior to his confrontation with Zhas, had fathered a son named Seto. This revelation came to light only recently, thanks to the keen observation of an undead sentinel during Zhas's relentless assault on Elcarim. The boy had been secreted away within the sanctuary of PortalssonCranes, under the tutelage of a predecessor known to Psoul from the time before he assumed the mantle of hero within the Nogard mlaer, a faction renowned within the dragon realm for their formidable combatants. Psoul had once rescued this mentor from Zhas, an act etched in memory.

Swiftly, Zhas dispatched a formidable military force to eradicate the young Seto, recognizing the burgeoning strength that lay within him, surpassing even that of his illustrious father. The knowledge that only Psoul's Dracolich clause could deter his indomitable might instilled a profound fear within Zhas. However, Seto, at the age of seventeen, had grown accustomed to harnessing his formidable abilities, rendering Zhas's forces utterly powerless before him.

Upon learning of Seto's unparalleled display of power, having vanquished over five thousand soldiers with his devastating aura, Zhas resolved to confront him personally—an act that would prove to be his first grievous error. Arriving in Elcarim, Zhas, driven by his relentless pursuit of Seto, indiscriminately targeted innocent bystanders. Seto, standing resolute, implored him to depart in peace or face obliteration. Ignoring this plea, Zhas unleashed his most potent assault against Seto, marking his second grievous mistake.

In his haste, Zhas had overlooked the presence of his Dracolich clause, which Seto promptly nullified. Displaying no mercy, Seto's step-parents bore witness as he demonstrated his unequivocal prowess. Realizing his incapacity to vanquish Seto, Zhas attempted to take flight, but it was futile. Seto invoked the Communion of Heaven, a ritual devised for the creation of a divine phylactery, capable of eternally imprisoning liches, and when destroyed, annihilating them along with it. The Yretcalyhp, a vessel of divine retribution, was aimed squarely at Zhaspsoul, ensnaring and ultimately obliterating the malevolent entity, ensuring his demise for all time.

## Abilities (dragon and Lich)

* Accelerated Aging- Some dragons age fast from a youngling to an adult within a week or a few months.
* Atmospheric Adaptation
* Body Shedding
* Body Meridian/Personal Meridian Manipulation
	+ Aura Generation/Manipulation
	+ Chi Generation/Manipulation
	+ Life-Force Generation/Manipulation
	+ Magic Generation/Manipulation
		- Mana/Magical Energy Manipulation
		- Personal Magic
* Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality/Longevity
* Dermal Armor/Scale Manifestation
* Draconic Breath
	+ Breath Manipulation/Powers
		- Elemental Breath
* Draconic Element Manipulation
	+ Elemental Manipulation/Elemental Energy Manipulation
		- Elemental Generation/Elemental Energy Generation
* Draconic Energy Manipulation
* Draconic Pressure
* Dragon Aura
* Dragon Blood
* Dragon Heart
* Dragon Soul
* Supernatural Creature Physiology
	+ Enhanced/Supernatural Condition
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Body
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Durability
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Endurance
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Intelligence
			* Enhanced/Supernatural Mind
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Regeneration
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Roar
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Stamina
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Strength
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Senses
			* Enhanced/Supernatural Hearing
			* Enhanced/Supernatural Smell
				+ Forked Tongue
			* Enhanced/Supernatural Vision
				+ Dragon Vision
				+ Night Vision
				+ Thermoreception
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Speed
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Stealth
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Tracking
		- Enhanced/Supernatural Wisdom
* Supernatural Force Manipulation
* Fear Masking/Immunity
* Flight/High-Speed Flight, possibly by Wing Manifestation
	+ Supernatural Wings
* Fighting Instinct
* Glowing Eyes
* Lightning Bruiser - Enhanced/Supernatural Level
* Magic Adaptation
	+ Magic Immunity/Resistance
* Mystic-Sensory Perception
* Natural Weaponry
	+ Claw Retraction
	+ Prehensile Tail
	+ Prehensile Tongue
	+ Super Bite
		- Fang Retraction
	+ Vertical Pupils
* Personal Catalyst
	+ Foreign Chemical Protection
* Raw Power
* Shapeshifting/Transformation
	+ Companion Form
	+ Dragon Morphing
	+ Human Disguise
	+ Malleable Anatomy
	+ Partial Transformation/Selective Limb Empowerment
		- Dragon Arm
	+ Personal Size Manipulation
* Subterranean Adaptation
* Tail Manifestation
	+ Supernatural Tail
* Thermal Resistance
	+ Cold Resistance
	+ Heat Resistance

* Magic (varies in power)
	+ Conjuration
	+ Cursing Inducement
	+ Dark Arts
	+ Energy Attacks
	+ Necromancy
		- Reanimation
		- Spirit Magic
		- Undead Manipulation
			* Mind Control
			* Phantasm Manipulation
			* Undead Magic
	+ Spell Casting
	+ Soul Manipulation
	+ Transmutation
	+ Telekinesis
	+ Teleportation
* Fear Aura
* Undead Physiology
	+ Defunct Physiology
	+ Semi-Immortality/Immortality
	+ Skeleton Physiology (varies)
		- Self-Puppetry
	+ Spirit Physiology
		- Flight/Levitation
		- Possession
	+ Undead Lord Physiology
	+ Undead Soul/Other Soul

## Weakness

* Destruction of the psycaletry
* May not be able to transform back and sometimes the large sizecould be an issue. In some, dealing with the issue of using energy to fly or use fire can be a problem since some who constantly breathe fire could have a problem with flying.
* User gains the fundamental weaknesses of a dragon's body.
	+ Eyes may not be as strongly protected as the rest of the body.
	+ As reptilian creatures, dragons may be weakened or slowed down by excessive cold-based powers and cold (icy cold water, cold temperatures, and freezing environments).
	+ Dragon's physical structure is that of an airborne creature so they may not be entirely suited to move underwater.
	+ Dragons may have an allergies to something that they are not immune to.
* May not be innately magical, for example breathe-weapon could be biological, or have restrictions on what kind of magic they may learn.
* According to myths dragon's species have a natural enemy known as the Ichneumon, dragon slayer.
* The users powers can be thwarted or terminated
	+ Anti-Magic
	+ May require a lengthy ritual and/or *immense* magical power/skill to achieve transformation.
	+ Destruction of the user's *phylactery* may destroy their soul, effectively killing them.