X-Kant

X-Kant (Art By: Henry)

X-Ziyan (Mother)

X-Xi (Father)

Dorobon Royalty

**X-Kant** Pronounced (Kh-Kahn-T) is a Royal Kobold from the nation of Dorobo who previously worked and served for the Dorobon army, and fought during the Destruction of Dorobo by Nihiloor's army.

X-Kant eventually moved onto serve with the Rat Dragons after settling in Waterdeep. X-kant would perish for a period of time after being found once again as an undead Necromancer in Krezk, and have become a Champion of Tenebrous, who previously was thought to be Myrkul the god of Death.

They were a member of the Rat Dragons party in Campaign 2:"Barovia: Curse of Strahd" before betraying Creg, Gavyn, and Jirz in the Amber Temple.

## Background

### Dorobo

X-Kant’s family was poor, they often spent nights in the streets of Dorobo; Struggling to live off the scraps that the city streets gave them and their family, X-Kant developed an enclosed and hushed-away life, never spending much time among others, often going away from wherever their family was living to find food, and maybe on the rare occasion money for finer food.

X-Kant never really listened to her commander's orders, always going off on their own tangents to steal a little cash from the people they'd slain.

X-Kant would eventually begin to climb the ranks of the Army, becoming a Commander of their own, now able to visit their family and provide for them once more. Now in this new era of their life, X-Kant began to make friends for the first time with their peers, even getting to meet the Queen Kobold “Bo-Lteu.” X-Kant was able to develop a very close relationship with another commander in the Army, named “Kan-Kun.” They had also saved up enough gold and purchased a nice home in the hills past the kobold chief's villa to live in.

But this happiness would not last, while X-Kant and Kan-Kun were fast asleep in their bed, over 8 years ago; a powerful Empire, now known to be the army of the Mindflayer Nihiloor; had declared a war of conquest on their city, only a few months after the near-destruction of a nearby Dwarven village, Halboldir. They both were quick to get into their gear, running as fast as they could to the city's gates to protect their home. Ballista began to pierce through their soldiers nearby, and fiery catapults slammed into the homes and shops around them. Once the Empire’s army broke through the gate, it was carnage. Fellow Kobold, not even just military, were being mutilated by the incoming force. Kan-Kun was shot dead in an alleyway after X-Kant had told them to run their way.

When they made it out, they were able to warn most of the nearby cities, before finally making it to Waterdeep, where they met Jirz, and a female Half-Orc named Yagra, people they kind of made friends with, but X-Kant vowed to never get to close to someone, as they could get someone they love killed again, just like they did Kan-Kun. X-Kant struggles with the thought of Kan-Kun's death and often drinks their life away in a Tavern. X-Kant's mental struggle with the loss of their lover, gave them a complex for want of more power; likely in a belief they can bring them back or avenge them. Because of this, and after death/reanimation, they eventually fell to the Dark Powers of the Shadowfell, following a path of lichdom to defeat Strahd, and kill Nihiloor.

## Personality

X-Kant is often described as being a Sollum, Facetious, Air-Headed, and kind of unfriendly, especially after they were found once again outside Krezk after their supposed 'death' in the Xanathar's Lair. X-Kant was very different in Waterdeep, although still facetious, they were much more happy-go-lucky, and cared a lot about being friends with everyone; now 'undead' and turned necromancer, they are not the same Kobold they once were.

## **Role in The Rat Dragons Story**

### Campaign One: "Waterdeep; Dragon Heist"

X-Kant was first introduced in "Waterdeep; Dragon Heist" being one of the first six player characters. X-Kant joined the Zhentarum faction, helping them in smaller acts, and delivering goods; they worked for the "good" side of the faction, working closely with and founding the "Rat Dragons" of Troll Skull manor, Gleeb, Creg, Jirz, Ballus, and Lucius.

X-Kant went on many adventures trying to stop the Xanathar guild and stop the Mindflayer from obtaining the Stone of Galor. They often saved nobles and other important people. X-Kant lost a great friend that they made when with the Rat Dragons, Lucius. X-Kant still has moments where they remember Lucius and his bravery.

X-Kant and the "Rat Dragons" became well acquainted with the Harpers, becoming great friends with Gleeb after sharing their similar past with Nihiloor. X-Kant would make it their soul purpose in Waterdeep to defeat Nihiloor the Mindflayer, avenging their love; and as the party progressed, this dream became more in sight, but unfortunately, X-Kant would perish in mere seconds to the beholder Xanathar after threatening the life of his goldfish Sylgar.

### Campaign Two: "Barovia; Curse of Strahd"

Before beginning Barovia; Curse of Strahd, about 6 months prior; X-Kant found themselves drifting in a land of darkness, shadows and cragged mountains(see The Shadowfell) before awaking in what is now known as Vallaki, with a Skeletal Arm, and gaunt scales. X-Kant was told in Chapter 17, that they were floating through the Astral Plane before being snagged by Tenebrous.

X-Kant was found hooded outside of Vallaki by the party, where they all were just as confused to see each other; X-Kant confused about the new faces of Gavyn and Jirz. They decided to head on a new quest with the Rat-Dragons, hopefully to find who wrote them the note they received that morning. Throughout this chapter, X-Kant has done a lot to keep things moving in the party's quest to defeat Strahd, but has also been one of mystery, often walking away without warning, and collecting various things without explanation.

#### 'The Descent of X-Kant'

Reaching the Amber Temple, X-Kant and the others searched for both the Sun Sword, as well as the Tomb of Vampyr; whilst looking for the tomb of Vampyr. X-Kant's arm led them straight to it, but not before being beckoned by their true dark lord, Tenebrous, who they set free; Tenebrous apologizing for pretending to be Myrkul, had now made X-Kant his Champion.

X-Kant returned a chunk of Amber, but not before striking Jirz; missing, they attempted to run away, where they would be knocked unconscious and then spared by Gavyn before teleporting away. It was figured out later on, that X-Kant's now Dark Lord, Tenebrous, had a previous champion, who was The Librarian; this was briefly hinted at by Strahd in Barovia; Curse of Strahd, Chapter 24

## Appearances

### "The Rat Dragons"

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