Lord Eredin von Trager

> *"Immediately, the **School of Illusions** had attracted me, the Magister who taught us recognized me as an apt pupil who not only loved not only the spells of the science, but their philosphical underpinnings. There was something about the idea of warping the imperceptible energies of Light, Sound, and Mind that appealed to my nature. Not for me were the fleshy schools of **Elementalism** or the holy schools of **Thaumaturgy** and **Conjuration**, nor too the practical schools of Alchemy and **Enchantment**, nay even the chaotic school of **Sinistra**.*
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> *No, I was never so pleased as to take an ordinary object, and by a little magic make it seem something other than what it was. The **Valkiharan Magisters** of the other magic schools are quick to disregard Illusion and at first glance, one cannot blame their logic. Each school in its own, distinct way changes the fabric of the world, each one can unravel the foundational threads of Physics and Biology, reweaving it in a way that suits them.*
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> *With **Elementalism** you can manipulate the invisible energies and forces that comprise the Void, turning the vapors of air into a javelin of ice, or producing enough heat to create an inferno without a spark, or fuel. But in their potential to change reality, the other Schools of Magic are somehow simpler.*
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> *If you were to terraform an entire province, as **Leshen the Pious** did to **Europa**, it is a tremendous feat, but when you stop abiding by the rules of reality new possibilities present themselves, Illusion magic presenting an imitation of change without the change occuring. Well, that not only saves a great deal of energy for the caster, but it also presents an opportunity for deception.*
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> *If one individual's perception of reality is different to another's, Chaos will inevitably ensue, and at that point does it matter what the true reality is? Reality is only relevant in that it is percieved by the sentient beings experiencing it.*
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> What is important about the subjectiveness of reality is what master illusionists can achieve by abusing it. Many underestimate the power of magic, the very same School of Magic to summon a candlelight is in actuality, capable of defying the power of the gods. *~ **Eredin von Trager***
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## Lord of the Occult, Eredin von Trager

Lord Eredin casting the Hands of God, a spell of his own creation, during the War of the Mages.

## General Info

### Aliases

"Old Soothsayer", "The Prophetic Sorcerer"

### Power(s)

* ILLUSION
* TELEPATHY
* DIVINATION

## Status

### Affiliation

Revenants of Black Watch (Current) Agios Occularii (Current) Valkihari Magistrate (CURRENT)

### Status

Active

Lord Eredin von Trager is the most prominent sorcerer of The Revenants of Black Watch, serving as the *Occulta Dominatii* of the *Agios Ocularii* legion. The Black Legion responsible for most matters pertaining to the arcane.

A Valkihari Pureblood turned Lich with origins steeped in mystery and speculation, but it is widely regarded that the Prophetic Sorcerer existed long before the original Black Legion itself.

Generations of Black Legionnaires heed his words with great respect, and trust in his good counsel as many times in the Black Legions history has the Occultist Lord bestowed upon them the gift of his expansive foresight, engaging in grandiose fortunetelling rituals that provide both the Black Legion at large with prophecies of the imminent world events and individual legionnaires with much-coveted insight into their destinies.

## Appearance

Eredin von Trager is an absolutely massive being towering at nearly eleven feet tall when adorned in full war gear, standing many heads taller than even the most stout of Revenant legionnaires.

The armor of the *Occulti Dominatti* is adorned with a plethora of enchanted gems and trinkets, each with their own mysterious purpose. Typically seen with a magnificent, flowing cloak of excellent craftsmanship adorned over his war-plate, it seems to stretch endlessly as the giant moves about.

## Personality

The persona displayed by Eredin can be described as stoic, collected, and highly inquisitive despite being one of the greatest educated minds in the modern world. His acumen in regards to the world at large continues to expand, eager to understand and master all forms of arcane knowledge that he comes into possession of. Fiercely loyal to the Revenants, Eredin would without question lay down his life for even the meekest of Blackwatch knights.

Eredin von Trager does not act without purpose, he does not speak to the masses unless to further the will of the Watch. His methods of inquisition are questionable, but over his eons of existence, his discoveries proved invaluable time and time again.

## Backstory

Over the course of time, many men and women have sworn fealty to *The Revenants of Black Watch*. Generations of legionnaires swear an oath to forsake their lives for the order and its noble cause, serving until death bids then release from their vows. ***Eredin von Trager*** is an incredibly ancient Lord of the Black Legion, having the incredible honor of serving as a grand advisor to each generation of Legionnaires since the First Chapter, and serves as one of the orders most powerful, and trusted counselors.

The origins of the Sorcerer are steeped in mystery and speculation, but it is widely regarded that the Prophetic Sorcerer existed long before the original Black Legion itself. Having overseen and curated the Black Legion over countless generations, Eredin von Trager's history prior to the Black Legion is an absolute mystery, even to the counselors he serves with. Many say that the ancient sorcerer was there when the first Legions were formed, grooming the Prime High Lord into shaping the Black Watch what it is today. Others say that Eredin acted as a Mosiah for the Black Legions, appearing in their time of great need and bolstering their armies with the very magic they now use in the fields of battle.

### Valkihari Magistrate (1200 - 1277 A.D.)

Eredin's lineage can be traced back to before the founding of the Revenants of Black Watch, being an adept magick practitioner within the mysterious Valkihari Magistrate.

### Siding with the Iron Cross (1287 A.D)

Eredin joined the Iron Cross in their cause, eventually joining into the Black legions of the Revenants and rising up the respective chain. Displaying impressive comprehension of mystical and magical arts, Eredin became the first Agios Ocularii of the Black Legions and remains as it's leader to this day.

### War of the Crosses (1290 - 1292 A.D.)

Lord Eredin was present during the tumultuous splitting of the Iron Crosses sub-faction, choosing to remain loyal to the Black Legion forces. Eredin proved to be a key ally to the Black Legions, providing them a significant magical edge with his magical prowess, and bolstered by the newly appointed Ocularii magisters aiding in the fray.

## Wargear

Nethergleam - Intimidating greatsword, surface glints and glimmers like stars in the night.

## Schools of Magic

*The Occult Lord is a true grand master of the sorcerous arts, reigning as one of the most powerful magic users in the modern age. His masterful wealth of knowledge and skill manipulating arcane arts to his bidding is unrivaled by most mortal men this day in age.*