Lily Dritch (Thlano-zamatll)

## Overview

Thlano-zamatll is a failed eldritch abomination who uses illusion magic to disguise herself as the young bard Lily Dritch. She wanders across the Teris Empire, playing music for commonsfolk and noblemen alike.

## Background

T̷̡̡̘̱̺͖̦̝h̷̡̨͎͖͕͖̼̲l̴͎̞͓͖̠̟̙̠ą̷͕͕͕̺̗̪̞n̷̨̧̢̜̗̙̹͜o̵̧͉͕̫̣̱̫͜-̵̧͉̭̙̺̙͜ͅz̵̪̲̪̤̹̭̭̳a̵̡̰͚̱̱̼̯̘m̸̧̢͚̰͙̱͚̭a̵̮̱̻͙̰̮͜ͅt̸̨̡̞̳͎̖̯̭l̵̨̘̮̜͍̘̙̫ is a member of the M’thlazoth, gigantic, omnipotent creatures from the Netherealm capable of altering the fabric of space-time and inducing insanity in anyone who lays an eye on them. Summoned into the human realm by the carnelian witch, Mierope Nox, in the year 611, she was quickly abandoned when it was discovered that she possessed little of the might traditionally associated with the M’thlazoth race.

Disfigured and left for dead, she was rescued by the sorcerer Arcturus Cleriksworth. Arcturus, a once-renowned wielder of Thaumatics and arch-rival to Nox, blessed her with the name “Lily” and took her under his wing with the intent of integrating her into human society. To facilitate this, he gifted her with an amulet imbued with illusion magic which, when worn around the neck, allows Lily to take on the appearance of an adolescent girl. He also passed down an adoration for music and verse. An amateur musician himself, he spent much of his time with Lily singing hymns or relaying tales of adventurers and knights.

After three years of domestic bliss, Lily woke up to find that Cleriksworth had vanished into the night, leaving no trace. Once her initial attempts to find the man proved futile, Lily decided to fulfill a promise to her mentor by travelling the world and spreading happiness to all its inhabitants. To honor Cleriksworth’s legacy, she vowed to achieve mastery of both music and thaumatics. She began to roam the countryside, all while studying illusion magic and lute-playing with increasing fervor.

Soon, Lily discovered that her massive speed and size, when masked with appropriate illusions, allowed her to easily mimic a skillful swordfighter and acrobat. This skill, combined with her musical abilities, made her a favorite in local taverns and inns. As her notorious reputation spread, she spent her days wandering the empire, entertaining commoners and nobles alike while hiding her penchant for cannibalism and blood sacrifice.

One day, after a particularly successful performance, she was approached by a man of the Duke Ricard’s court who seemed to recognize her magical amulet. The man introduced himself as Lorne Yunikorn. claiming to be a close friend and confident of Cleriksworth’s. In their ensuing discussion, he shared with Lily many aspects Cleriksworth’s character previously unknown to her, including the theory that he sworn off magic in response to apprehension over his growing romantic feelings for Nox. Lily, enraged by the story, murdered the man in cold blood. Convinced that Nox was the reason for Cleriksworth’s disappearance, she resolved to kill the witch in order to bring back her mentor and restore his happiness.

Due largely to her upbringing by Cleriksworth, Lily possesses endless love and adoration for the human species. However, she is unable to truly understand human morality and ultimately sees humans more like playthings or pets, as opposed to as true equals. After by her treatment at the hands of Nox, she has no desire to reveal her true form to another human ever again.

## Appearance

She is a kawaii girl. Sometimes she is also a tentacle monster.

## Present Whereabouts

Lily continues to wander the world in search of new opportunities to perform. One day, she discovers a small band of rebels while searching a cave for creatures to sacrifice to the Netherealm Gods. She decides to join the group, in hopes that their adventurers may serve as inspiration for her new collection of lyrical ballads. And who knows? Perhaps they may even prove useful in her quest to destroy Nox...