Emerrhain

I am the consequences!

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Emerrhain
Aliases	God of Scholars and Magic God of Magic and Studies God of Magic God of Studies God of Secrets The Wise Man The Man with the Book
Species	God
Gender	Male
Status	Imprisoned
Affiliation	Dead Gods
Residence	Land of the Dead
First Appearance	Interlude - 4

Emerrhain is a Dead God. He is the God of Scholars, Magic, Studies and Secrets.

Appearance

He is a tall, thin man, with a slightly hunched back, and has eyes that give the impression that they are paler than the moon, but deeper than any ocean, with something like stars in the depths of his irises, color within color. He has no beard, but is clean-shaven, and has delicate limbs, with the build of a man who might spend hours in a library rather than elsewhere.

His clothing consists of a long robe that fit the same stylings and looked of a scholar, historian, teacher, professor, mage and scientist. He even has spectacles.

Personality

Emerrhain embodies his titles. He is a schemer and smug but also cowardly in the face of danger. More than anything though he is a classic mage and scholar. He is prudent, often preparing contingencies and back-up plans.

He possesses a deep hatred of the Gnomes.

Chronology

Volume 3:

Emerrhain along with Tamaroth and Laedonius Deviy visited the Wandering Inn on the solstice to try and gain a foothold in Innworld by trading for Erin's soul. She fed them and for her soul Emerrhain offered her a hangman's rope that would, when hung from, shield her from enemies by making her seem dead. Erin rejected this gift along with the others that were offered and sent them on their way. For the meal the gods paid her a unique shining coin.

Volume 7:

After failing to connect to Erin, Emerrhain managed to make a pact with with Aaron Vanwell during the summer solstice. The dead god helped Aaron succeed in Wistram through knowledge. He gave advice, helped with projects, and gave knowledge of how to find a legendary lost room in Wistram that Aaron could use. The next time he would appear in the story was the following winter solstice where he seemed to have gained power. Emerrhain was able to create a massive ritual through Aaron that sent messages to all phones that the Gods were alive.

Volume 8:

While he could only touch the mortal world during magically significant times like the solstice, Emerrhain and the other gods had no such restrictions in the Land of the Dead. For millennia he haunted the lands and in recent times rapidly started gaining power by taking the souls of the dead. The dead of course fought back as much as they could. One of those dead, the last elf Spriganea, threw her sword over the edge of the world to get the attention of the Seamwalker that ate the previous God of Time, Iyedoth. This caused Emerrhain to truly panic and he ended up using a secret passcode to reopen the ability for the dead to use Skills and Magic in the Land of the Dead. With the system active, the Gnomes who had orchestrated this plan moved on to a new part which involved them all sacrificing themselves to lead Emerrhain over to Baleros where they could trap him in one of the Last Boxes held by the Fraerlings.

Though Emerrhain was trapped in the box, his penchant for plans and schemes meant that he was still able to have some of his spells active despite being captured. One of these spells activated only when Eldavin unknowingly took too much power from his true body and ended up killing both the simulacra and the dragon by sending that power back and forth rapidly while Teriarch slept.

Powers and Abilities

As a god, Emerrhain's power derives from belief and worship. As the God of Scholars, Magic, and Studies, he is highly knowledgable and greatly versed in magic. However, he is not omniscent, as he didn't know what Eldavin was doing. He is drawn towards mages and people who seek knowledge. Emerrhain is more powerful than Laedonius Deviy and Cauwine, thanks to his connection with Aaron. Through Aaron, Emerrhain can see what is going on, even when trapped in the land of the dead. He is also able to gain power by consuming souls en masse.

Weaknesses

"Dead State" from Lack of Worship

While Emerrhain is able to gain power from people knowing even the concept of gods, the reverse holds true. As such, he is trapped in the land of the dead, unable to travel to the living world except during auspicious events such as solstices or a double full moon. He is unable to exert any influence over anyone except those who take his hand.

Umbrella made from the Sun's Light

While in the land of the dead, he is vulnerable to the sunlight emitting from the umbrella, which reveals his rotting corpse.

King Arthur's Sword

Caliburn is one of the few things that is capable of inflicting damage to a god.

Weapons of Royalty/Bloodlines

He can also be hurt by weapons which are connected to a bloodline or a throne, such as Avel's sacred bow, though not permanently. He is also affected by weapons with a partial connection to the real world.

Dragonfire

Dragonfire can temporarily hurt gods, though they are less affected by it as they gain in power.

Tier 8 Magic

Tier 8 magic can hurt gods temporarily

Possessions

• A book that is faded and worn and looked as though it were ancient.
• Hangman’s Rope: A thick rope with a noose on the end. When someone hangs from it, they don't really die. But as longs as they hang from it, everyone else, including their enemies, will think them dead.

Trivia

• He is taller than Tamaroth.
• Emerrhain stole the title of God of Secrets from the corpse of the god to last hold it

Quotes

• To Erin:
  • “Not lost, Miss. Simply weary. I thank you for allowing us to enter your inn.”
  • “It is dark and cold outside. I fear our companions face the storm alone at this moment.”
  • “I have here a hangman’s rope. For those who live without any hope.”
  • “Not for knowledge she says no.”
• (To Aaron) “Hello again, Aaron. I told you we would meet today.”
• To Aaron:
  • “Too long indeed, Aaron Vanwell. But you have done exactly as I asked. Our pact has been honored. For that, and what will come after, I thank you.”
  • “What fascination. What wondrous shapes that fit together. Folk have always made such things and I know every pattern. But this! This is beyond what any have crafted in this world.”
  • “I told you then, Aaron. We would meet today. From that pact alone, certainty flows. Tell me now; have I not done as promised?”
  • “—That I could not teach you magic because you knew naught. Now is different. I shall teach you great spells, Aaron Vanwell. Help you find what was hidden here. After this day, you shall not want for knowledge. That is the pact we have made.”
  • “Because I chose you. Of all the ones I could have chosen. I chose you. And you accepted. You were the one I judged most worthy. Not all of my companions were so lucky. They misjudged their opportunities. I choose you. Perhaps there could have been one other. But she is lost to me. And we three had no idea what to give her. You?”
  • “You want to know. And that aligns with me perfectly.”
  • “There are more. A child. Lost ones. But six that matter, including I. And of we—only he and I succeeded. Time enough later, though. Now come, Aaron. The others pursue their business as they will it. You and I have work to do.”
• (To Aaron) “This is the answer to all you wish to know. You will know so much after this, Aaron. I cannot help you if you do not help me. What I want, you want. What you want, I want.”
• (To Erin) “Is that all you have to say? Would you really challenge us if you lived? Even knowing what we are? You, child? Alone?”
• (To Aaron) “It…may be. What is that salamander doing? This makes no sense. Why…?”
• (To Aaron) “Write it like that. You have gotten your little wish, Aaron. Now it is my turn.”
• (To himself) “Did she just—what did she just do?”