Zathkira

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Zathkira
Non-player character
Basic information
ActorMatthew Mercer
Biographical information
Full nameZathkira
Pronounshe/him
Also known as
  • Zathkira the Mad
  • Zathkira the Dark
AgeUnknown
LanguagesCommon
PlacesPlumgroves, Menagerie Coast
ProfessionDark Mage
Status
StatusDeceased
Cause of deathPhylactery destroyed by Capo
Death episode"Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (OSx29)
Mechanical information
Creature typeUndead (Lich)
AlignmentChaotic Evil
Appearances
First seen"Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (OSx29)
StreamOne-shots (1 episode)

Zathkira was a lich that inhabited the Plumgroves near Feolinn. As an NPC, Zathkira was played by Matthew Mercer.

Description[edit | edit source]

Appearance[edit | edit source]

As a lich, Zathkira was a horror to look upon, he had long bony fingers, pale corpse like skin that was torn in places, and a thin pale face with clouded over yellow eyes. He wore a long black and red hooded robe with long billowing sleeves. [1]

Personality[edit | edit source]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Background[edit | edit source]

Prior to his encounter with Capo, Zathkira had once been a dark mage whos obsessive attempts to corrupt the artifact known as the Crimson Sphere of Generosity drove him to lure tourists of the region into his underground lair never to be seen again. It is told he was eventually found and defeated by a great hero named Shiona whom wielded the Exalting Blade of Favor[2]

"Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (OSx29)[edit | edit source]

Character information[edit | edit source]

Former notable items[edit | edit source]

Lich abilities[edit | edit source]

Spells[edit | edit source]

1st level[edit | edit source]

  • Inflict Wounds[5]

3rd level[edit | edit source]

  • Lightning Bolt[6]

Appearances and mentions[edit | edit source]

Quotations[edit | edit source]

  • "You, foolish guest. (chuckles) Help me unlock this strange relic's power, where do you dumb mulling mortals hide your generosity anyway, eh?" [7]
  • (As Zathkira hands over the Crimson Sphere of Generosity to Capo) "Ah yes, feelings, feelings, I keep hearing about these feelings. Well then feel this and tell me before I swipe your existence away"[8]
  • (Zathkira after handing over the Crimson Sphere of Generosity and being attacked by Capo) "Ah, I should've known!" [9]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Zathkira was created as part of a special D&D one-shot played by Matthew Mercer and Stephen Colbert to raise money for Red Nose Day for the cause of alleviating childhood poverty.

References[edit | edit source]

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