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Kharash
The Stalker, Duke Kharash, Talisid’s Shadow (planar lupinal guardinal companion [he/him] / NG)
Portfolio: Hunting, protection of the wilderness, precision
Realm: Elysium / Wandering
Kharash, the Stalker, is the lupinal paragon of the hunt, and one of Talisid’s closest friends. He’s renowned for his mastery of the hunt and his deep connection to the untamed wilderness. With a sleek, muscular body covered in meticulously groomed black and brown fur, topaz-coloured eyes that gleam with cunning, and a wide smile which reveals his pearl-white fangs, Kharash is an imposing blood for sure. Fond of bounding through the Elysian night on all fours, he’s an elusive dark presence in the plane’s wild places, and this has earned him the moniker “Talisid’s Shadow”. He doesn’t maintain a realm or even a home, choosing instead to wander the length and breadth of Elysium.
Kharash’s philosophy revolves around tenacity, precision, and the protection of the natural order. He believes that evil must be stalked and eliminated with care, and is known for carefully studying his prey to understand its weaknesses, before striking decisively. Though he avoids large groups and public attention, preferring solitude or the company of his trusted lupinal pack, Kharash is extremely protective toward youngsters and those in need of guidance. His supernatural senses make him nearly impossible to deceive or trap, while his fearsome howl can scatter even the bravest foes. As a peerless hunter and protector of Elysium’s less-travelled regions from invaders, marauders and berks who would take advantage of the plane’s benevolent nature, Kharash reminds us that goodness can be as relentless as it is merciful.
Source: Book of Exalted Deeds [3e] p138, 145-147; Jon Winter-Holt