Nishaadhri

Nishaadhri, or the Bound Ones, were warlocks and mages who swore lifelong fealty to the Warlock Knights of Vaasa in the late 15 century DR. They fulfilled roles in Vaasan society similar to those of wizards or priests in other realms.

Description
The term "nishaadhri" did not denote that individuals were members of a specific organization, merely that they were magic-users who served the Warlock Knights and who had formed a special and powerful pact with the primordial known as Telos. They wore grey robes, and were distinguished by a dark veil worn over their eyes.

Abilities
When wielding the power of Telos, their magic often manifested in the form of glowing purple tendrils or shooting stars. They were fond of using powers which cursed and debilitated their enemies, and could cast multiple eldritch blasts simultaneously. In battle, they sought to establish control over the battlefield with spells that paralyzed or injured multiple foes at once, such as by summoning swarms of meteors.

Some nishaadhri had an ability known as "star trail", which allowed them to enter a luminous state of insubstantiality in which they could fly around their enemies and burn them with radiant light.

Activities
Nishaadhri were subordinate to high-ranking Warlock Knights, often serving as their advisors and bodyguards.

Those nishaadhri who attained high enough prestige would be recruited by the Voice of Telos to join the Luminaries, a sect dedicated to maintaining shrines and temples to Telos. This sect was also responsible for the creation of shardsouls, mad constructs fashioned from ironfell from Telos' body.

History
When they rose to power in the 15 century DR, the Warlock Knights feared the potential of spellcasters to challenge their domain, and so it was forbidden to freely practice arcane magic unless one had sworn lifelong service as a nishaadhri in the Knights' service.

Notable Nishaadhri

 * Saavi, who served Fellthane Kardhel Terov during his efforts to gain control over Hulburg in and.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Swordmage &bull; Avenger