Tarkai

Tarkai is a small island state to the southeast of the mainland. It is not immensely significant. For a 72 years, it was ruled by the Wizard Warlord Skjyakth. She ruled much like a corrupt feudal lord, requiring tribute be paid by all settlements within her domain. Those who went into dept were conscripted to maintain rule. The leaders were her Thralls who used to be soldiers. 58 years ago, a rebellion was inspired by Guiuk, a military deserter who was forced to escape to Trakai by the law. Guiuk is remembered as a glorious fighter.

The rebellion culminated after Guiuk assaulted Skjyakth's Necropolis with his rebellion (now bolstered with freed conscripts). After overwhelming the defenses, Guiuk, in hopes of becoming king, challenged Skjyakth to a dual for the throne. Skjyakth accepted, however, he underestimated her martial prowess and he was defeated. Not wanting to accept defeat, he drew a hidden dagger and stabbed her in the neck ensuring they would both die. Knowing she was dead, Skjyakth conjured as much energy as possible into her magi orb before destroying, causing an explosion killing everyone in the Necropolis.

Following this, Tolk Hagar, the military mind behind the rebellion, took power as the island's first governor. Tolk as since died and now his son, Rove Hagar, is governor. They are both generally popular rulers as they have kept Tarkai peaceful however they have done nothing to make it more powerful politically.

For the past few months, the island has seen an issue with undead raids. Skjyakth is rumored to have returned to exact revenge and take back power. In truth, it is actually the dwarf necromancer Argan claiming to be Skjyakth.

The rumor holds some truth though as Skjyakth has since been revived, albeit accidentally by a group of adventurers looking for Guiuk. She understands the loss of her power put schemes to retake it. Since then, the adventurers have joined her and one of them made the govenor his thrall. They are also joined by Argan, who is now Skjyakth's thrall.