Merigall

Merigall assisted Zygofer during his research in the mountains of Shadowgate Pass. He is a man of uncertain origins (often said to be a demon), well-versed in the arts of magic, and exceptionnally attractive. He is said to be able to take the appearance of a man or a woman, and to enthrall humans as well as animals and plants with songs.

He is also said to have the power to shape stone itself.

In 852 AS, when Martea flew with Zertorme and Marga to Lumra Mines, soldiers of Zygofer's army arrived a week later and found no one but a demonic shapeless creature. Merigall investigated the origins of this creature through communication with beings beyond the Nexus. He could ascertain then that Marga had been possessed by a powerful demon since Aldertsone. The creature had manifested itself to combat the looming threat in Lumra Mines where it had grown to devour both dwarves and Zygofer's soldiers.

When Zygofer was lacking troops to cleanse Ravenland of Elves and Dwarves, he intensified his research with the help of Therania and Merigall. It was said that Merigall had sent her teachers from the realm of death itself.

In 875 AS, powerful demons lord, among them the one called Krasylla had been drawn through the Nexus. Merigall negotiated with them to make them turn west through Shdawgate Pass to the rich plains of Aslene.

In 877 AS, Merigall helped Zygofer to seal the Nexus and strangle the flow of ether through the passage. The sealing of the portal weakened the demons and many of them perished.

In 880 AS, Merigall became concerned about Zygofer's body and soul. The mighty sorcerer was beginning to get old and decrepit. He didn't want Zygifer's knowledge to disappear with him and he knew about Therania's hunger for power. So he suggested to her that she be united with her father in body and soul. During a gloomy ritual, Merigall (helped with demonic allies) fused father and daughter with a giant spider-like creature. The result of this union called itself Zytera.

Merigall spent time studying the mysterious Blood Mist and discovered that it consisted of gaseous demons that took sold shape to catch and eat their prey. He also learned how to speak with the creatures and learned they were called Bloodlings and that they were able to read emotions. He understood that the Rust Brothers could walk in the Blood Mist because they believed it was the breath of their goddess Heme.

Around the year 1160 AS, Merigall won the trust of the bloodlings and began singing songs about their homeworld, infusing his words with magic. With time, he managed to plant a seed of homesickness in the bloodlings so they started devouring each other. The Blood Mist slowly disappeared within a few years.

other appearances and names :


 * a yellow-eyed deer (near Weatherstone)
 * Dalb (Weatherstone)

Merigall's lair is on Mount Ora