Neshal

Description

Neshal was a distinguished Archmage of the Griffon Kingdom and a respected Professor of Warden Magic at the Earth Griffon Academy. She served as a Master Warden, possessing significant knowledge of ancient runes, arrays, and magical infrastructure. During the expedition to the ancient city of Kulah, she played a vital role in navigating, identifying, and attempting to stabilize the dangerous Odi technology. Despite her high academic standing, she was forced into intense combat scenarios against Flesh Golems and other threats. Ultimately, she met her end during the exploration of Kulah, sacrificing herself to take down a golem after exhausting her magical resources. Her contribution to the expedition's progress regarding the Odi ruins was considered invaluable by her peers.

Personality

Neshal was highly intelligent, academic, and deeply focused on the preservation of knowledge, often prioritizing the study of ancient arrays over tactical safety. She could be cynical and sharp-tongued, as evidenced by her disparaging remarks regarding the intelligence of the Odi. Despite her intellectual leanings, she showed bravery in combat, willing to expend her final strength and even her own magical artifacts to protect her team and defeat threats. She accepted her mortality with a sense of calm resignation when death became inevitable.

Appearance

She is described as a high-ranking Archmage and Professor, typically carrying her signature Crown Staff. Her staff is crafted from a branch of the world tree and features a large, fist-sized diamond-shaped purple mana crystal on top, surrounded by smaller crystals that resemble a crown.

Backstory

Neshal was a part of the Griffon Kingdom's expedition to the ancient city of Kulah. Throughout the mission, she was instrumental in deciphering Odi arrays, unlocking restricted areas, and managing the magical defense of her team. She survived an initial fungal infection that claimed several colleagues and continued to push forward into the city's depths. During the conflict with the awakened Odi, she consistently provided tactical support through her mastery of Warden magic and array creation. Her journey ended when she was killed by golems while searching for lower floors, though she managed to take an enemy with her by detonating her magical gear.