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Essek

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Essek Thelyss, the prodigious drow dunamancer who once served as Shadowhand to the Bright Queen of the Kryn Dynasty, harbors brilliant intellect and magical talent alongside deep moral complexities. After betraying his nation by stealing sacred artifacts, his unexpected friendship with a group of adventurers challenged his isolated worldview and set him on a path of redemption.

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