Zahra Neferankh

From Solas Tempus DB
Zahra Neferankh
Zahra Neferankh
Information
Height: 5'8"
Race: Ghost
Type: Formerly Human
Figure: Ghostly appearance, etherial, partially transparent
Status: NPC
Setting: Embers of Soteria

Zahra Neferankh's motivations are driven by her deep-seated desire to protect a precious secret and prevent the misuse of knowledge she acquired during her mortal life. She carries a powerful burden within her ethereal form, haunted by the belief that the knowledge she pursued was ill-gotten or unwise to seek. Determined to rectify her past actions, Zahra now devotes herself to guarding the treasure that holds this secret, using her spectral presence as a means to ensure that only those with pure intentions and a reverence for wisdom can access its power. She seeks to guide seekers away from the perils of unbridled ambition and towards a righteous path, driven by the profound responsibility she feels towards the knowledge she preserved.

Special Abilities

Knowledge Projection
Zahra has the ability to project her spectral form into the dreams or thoughts of those who seek the treasure. She provides cryptic clues, insights, or visions to guide individuals towards the righteous path and away from selfish or malevolent intentions.
Protective Aura
Zahra emanates a protective aura around the treasure, making it difficult for those with ill intentions to approach or access it. The aura causes discomfort or a sense of foreboding in those who harbor malicious motives.
Wisdom Manifestation
Zahra can temporarily manifest as a spectral entity in physical spaces related to the treasure or areas of important knowledge. In this form, she shares her wisdom and knowledge to guide seekers, providing advice, or cautioning against the dangers of misuse.
Illusionary Manipulation
Zahra has the ability to create illusory scenarios or visions to test the true intentions and character of those who approach the treasure. This helps her discern whether they are worthy of accessing the knowledge or if they are driven by selfish desires.
Ethereal Communication
Zahra communicates with individuals through whispers, thoughts, or ancient languages, conveying guidance and warnings directly. She can also selectively reveal fragments of her own knowledge, providing seekers with valuable insights to aid them in their endeavors.

Background

Zahra Neferankh was a renowned scholar who lived in the distant past, known for her insatiable desire to learn. She possessed exceptional knowledge and wisdom, which she dedicated her life to acquiring and preserving. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge led her to uncover a secret of immense power and consequence.

However, Zahra's discovery drew the attention of a rival, a treacherous individual who sought to exploit the secret for his own personal gain. In a desperate last stand to protect her findings from falling into the wrong hands, Zahra valiantly faced her rival, willing to sacrifice everything to safeguard the knowledge she held dear.

In her final moments, Zahra pleaded with her husband, Haroon Rakshan, to flee and preserve himself, urging him to feel the love they shared and not succumb to the same fate. But Haroon, consumed by his determination to protect her, rushed to her side, arriving only to witness the tragic outcome. Zahra's rival had struck her down, sealing her fate and forever changing Haroon's existence.

Overwhelmed by grief and driven by Zahra's last plea to protect her discoveries, Haroon channeled his remaining power and transformed into a vengeful avatar of eternal protection. His new form, that of a living skeleton, bound him to Zahra's spirit and the unyielding duty of guarding her legacy from those who would misuse it.

In the present day, Zahra's spirit remains tied to the ancient artifact, while Haroon Rakshan stands as her eternal sentinel, his existence fused with the purpose of defending her memory and shielding the knowledge she unearthed. Together, their intertwined spirits serve as a reminder of the profound consequences of seeking forbidden wisdom and the enduring power of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth.