Zadhir

Character Overview

Race: Human

Class: Shadow Boss / Spellcaster

Affiliation: Jade Zephyr Casino / Shady Syndicate

Location: Midward

Status: Alive

Zadhir is a persistent and powerful antagonist who operates within the criminal and necromantic underbelly of the realm. He is the proprietor of the Jade Zephyr Casino and oversees high-stakes smuggling operations across the Avalonean Empire.

Biography & Personality

Zadhir is a man of significant wealth and arcane power, often seen wearing a beautiful green velvet cloak. He carries himself with a condescending, arrogant demeanour, particularly toward those of noble birth like Lavender, whom he delights in taunting. He is calculated and transactional, willing to bargain for his own interests even in the heat of combat.

As a leader, he is feared by his subordinates and well-known in the criminal underworld. He is a formidable spellcaster, capable of high-level magic such as dimensional shifting and heat-based blasts. While his direct connection to the Necromancers is ambiguous, he frequently operates in their proximity and utilizes their resources for his business dealings.

Campaign History

• Entry 21 (The Mausoleum Stand-off): Discovered as the cloaked figure on a high-backed chair overseeing a mining operation in a hidden mausoleum. After the party attacked his guards and rock golem, Zadhir used a heat blast to magically vanish Lavender into a cold void. He negotiated for the party’s departure, returning Lavender to their campsite only after they agreed to leave his facility.
• Entry 23 (The Shady Reputation): While in Midward, Gage learns via thieves’ cant that Zadhir is the proprietor of the Jade Zephyr Casino and is a man who should not be crossed under any circumstances.
• Entry 24 (The Casino Meeting): The party encounters Zadhir in the high-roller section of his casino. Despite recognizing each other from the mausoleum, they engage in a tense parley. Zadhir hires the party as a security detail for his caravan heading to Adalens, mockingly noting Lavender’s noble etiquette during a handshake.
• Entry 25 (The Caravan Departure): The party reports for duty to Zadhir’s caravan, managed by Soliana. When Temerity learns the caravan belongs to Zadhir, it causes a significant rift in the party, leading to the bard’s temporary departure.

Key Relationships

• Lavender: Zadhir holds a specific fascination and disdain for Lavender, recognizing her noble background and frequently challenging her etiquette and resolve.
• Orris Locke: It is hinted that Zadhir’s business dealings in Arcadia and Adalens intersect with the high-level necromancy Orris is involved in.
• Soliana: One of Zadhir’s primary managers, responsible for overseeing his cross-continental caravans.
• Gage: As a former mercenary for the necromancers, Gage is acutely aware of Zadhir’s dangerous reputation within criminal networks.

Notable Equipment

• Green Velvet Cloak: A mark of his status and wealth.
• Ornate Knife: Seen used as a defensive measure when he feels threatened in non-magical settings.