New Lore Entry - The Cost of Desire

The transformation of Amir from bohemian wizard to formidable lich despot is a story on the crux of desire left unchecked.

Wizard #5331 was known throughout the cult for his gentle outlook and deep connection with nature. Preferring to spend his days in the tranquil Bamboo Forests, Amir would only commune with the spirits of the bamboo and Raccoon Bears for sometimes months at a time. As green hat as they came, Amir lived in harmony without ego or desire.

However, this serene existence was not to last. Amidst his idyllic life, Amir stumbled upon ancient texts buried deep in the verdant canopy that spoke of realms beyond life, of powers that could transcend the natural order of things. This knowledge ignited a spark within him, a burning curiosity that slowly grew into obsession.

Driven by this newfound desire to explore the mysteries of life after death, Amir's demeanor began to change. He spent less and less time in the forests and more in his study, poring over ancient tomes and experimenting with forbidden spells. The transformation was gradual, yet profound. The once amicable wizard was now a man consumed by a quest for knowledge and power, a quest that led him to the Sacred Flame and the path of lichdom.

The ritual to become a lich was a stark departure from everything Amir once believed in. The Sacred Flame, a mystical fire separating the soul, required a sacrifice that Amir would have once found unthinkable — the burning of his own mortal body. Finally, Amir travelled to the Sacred Flame. After some hesitation, he stepped into the flames reciting ancient incantations, he did so knowing that this act would forever sever his ties to the natural world he once loved.

Amir's green hat melted into his skull, with great pain the same green liquid seeped through his entire skeleton. Purple flames engulfed everything else. His flesh burned away leaving a monster, but a cool one.

Amir's connection to nature was replaced by a connection to the ethereal realms of death and magic. His appearance, now skeletal and devoid of any sign of his former self, reflected this cruel new identity.

Retreating to the Death Cloud, a realm of his own making, Amir continued his pursuit of arcane knowledge, now unhindered by the limitations of mortality (or morality). In this domain of shadows and mist, he became a figure of legend, a once-peaceful wizard who had forsaken his past for the pursuit of eternal life.

The story of Amir's transformation serves as a poignant tale within the Cult, a reminder of the unpredictable paths that life can take and the impact that the pursuit of knowledge can have on one's fate.

-Written by Gambo

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