Zirildeler
Zirildeler Keshang-Illir Lorzuden Kor | |
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| Born | 1432 |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Years active | 1730-present |
| Era | Age of Passage |
| Organization | Croak and Dagger, Belkor (formerly) |
| Height | 4 ft 1 in (124 cm) |
"Yes, I know, it's startling to be in the mere presence of the greatest engineer this realm has ever seen!"
Zirildeler Keshang-Illir Lorzuden Kor, called Ziril by Omerók, was a Duergar engineer that worked with Omerók in Belkor, before leaving the underdark. The two couldn't be more different during their time together, and when Omerók left Belkor, Ziril took over his role as Master Engineer. Ziril, like so many in the hierarchy of Belkor, was an overworked, underappreciated, emotionally stunted tool for the Priests of Belkor, even as Master Engineer. Ziril suffered from manic bouts of imposter syndrome, and was constantly trying to prove he was just as good, if not better than, Omerók. Ziril would go on to form an alliance with Visera of the Warforged of Terminus, and Grok of the Forsaken, hoping to use them to excel completion of the Bëmbulikor. Ziril abandoned all projects to complete the Bëmbulikor, and even fired all of his staff, believing them too incompetent to continue working with, or beneath him.
During the events leading up to, and after, the awakening of the Bëmbulikor, Omerók would go on to try and reach out to Ziril. Apologizing on behalf of Belkor, and wishing to mend what relationship they had before Omerók left Belkor. As the veil was lifted, Ziril became furiously aware of the system he was complacent in building, that he was just as much a tool for the Priests as those below him were. Decades were wasted on building Belkor's war engine, a project that would only serve to uplift the Priesthood's legacy, not Ziril's. While the Bëmbulikor tore the ground above asunder, Ziril and Hjulman hatched a plan to save King Damon of Krakenrock, as well as overthrow the Priests in Belkor, should there be anything left. Ziril kept good on his promise to help Croak and Dagger, when he found and enchanted an automaton-control glove, and used it to take control of all of the automatons of Belkor. Surrounding and overthrowing the Priests and Overseers, without a single drop of blood being shed. Aware of the end of his life quickly approaching, Ziril has promised to aide Croak and Dagger in whatever capacity he can when they need it, as well as taper his harsh, villainous attitude towards those around him. It could still use some work... but he's getting there.
Relationships
Hjulman "How! How on Belkor's grey space do the workers, in their infinitely stupid wisdom, elect Hjulman to lead Belkor! He couldn't drink water out of a boot with the instructions on the heel! Oh... Gods... no, you know what. Fine. I'm going to let this happen. No. I am. Learning to let go... learning to... (incoherent muttering, audio unclear)"
Omerok "He isn't going to listen to this, correct? Good. Then I can say that Omerok has always been the better Duergar. He's driven and dedicated to his cause. Even if that cause is wasting his talents on helping people and milking goats. Duergar pride themselves on their work and life's achievements. I might have been building automatons longer than many of you have been alive, but Omerok is a real Duergar. Strict in his beliefs. Unyielding even with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He was the only person I wish I could have been more like when I was younger. What a waste of days we spent in Belkor, Omerok."
Visera "If I could find my...(incoherent muttering, sounds of clutter) ...my wrench. I could rip that vulgar, steel-witch's voice-box out. Call me a lackluster, toy-maker will she... I am the Master-Engineer of Belkor! I have created relics of power unlike anything (more incoherent shouting, louder sounds of clutter)..."