Geraine IV
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Monarch of the fallen kingdom of Dericost, first Dericost to become an undead.
Hevk Loz tells you, "Sickly from birth, Geraine IV, was taken by sisters who had stepped aside from the path and brought into a state that would forever sustain his body, soul and mind. Geraine in turn taught his people, but the sisters were not so foolish to not enter this state themselves. Many sleep, while in waking dreams, they think their time nears as a new singer raises her voice. But what of Geraine? His life is over, but still he endures, watches and waits. His death began his life anew."
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Notwithstanding Hevk Loz' comment, Geraine IV, also known as His Eternal Splendor, was a Dericost heir to the ice throne whose father, Geraine III came into contact with Falatacot witches who wanted to make their home on Ireth Lassel.[2] The witches promised to make Geraine III's son immortal if he allowed them to stay in Ireth Lassel. Geraine III agreed, and they performed a blood ritual on Geraine IV, who died and was reborn an immortal on that occasion.[Citation Needed] Geraine IV proceeded to turn many of the Dericost nobles he associated with into immortals, but he botched many of these blood rituals, and as a result many Dericost undead are ugly tattered corpses walking around. [Citation Needed](See Book of Minesh)
Geraine IV controlled the Filinuvekta, the Dericost faction controlled by the nobles of Dericost, most notably, Lord Rytheran, Lady Aerfalle. The Filinuvekta wished to continue to rule their kingdom in secret. The opposing faction, the Latzimestal believed that as the generals of Dericost they controlled the true power of the Kingdom, and should be able to rule it as they saw fit - openly as undead. The Latzimestal seized the realm from the Filinuvekta and launched an aggressive campaign of military expansion, until they were defeated by a coalition lead by the Kingdom of Haebrous, under King Jailne, and the Empire of Yalain, under Empress Alaidain. [3] Throughout the Millennium War, Geraine and the other Winds watch the Lords without interfering, but finally the Winds abandon Vasmora in disgust at the Lords' failures and excesses. The Winds create hidden fortresses in other parts of the world, notably Dereth, which they called Killiakta.[2]
The two factions worked together during The Fourth Sending of Darkness to fight the forces of Bael'Zharon[4]
Until recently, Geraine IV was never seen, but Lord Rytheran and Lady Aerfalle as his consorts made appearances. Rytheran destroyed the House Mhoire for Geraine [5], and delivered the Book of Eibhil to him, even though it gave him the possibility to destroy him.[6] [7] [8]
Geraine became more active, and, with help of the Archons of the Way started experiments with new creatures, creating the Gurog [9] and the Bloodstones [10] [11] [12] [13].
The Archons also helped Geraine destabilizing the portals. [14] Geraine turned out to be behind the kidnapping of Hoshino Kei [14] and, in the end, responsible for her death by using her for a ritual to change the timelines and sacrificing her to the Book of Eibhil [15]. His mingle with the Ley Lines also caused the barriers around the City of Neftet to disappear.[16]
Related Pages
Appearances in Game
Lore Articles
Characters
- Character 1 - Relationship (optional).
- Character 2 - Relationship (optional).
Quests
- Rescue Hoshino Kei - Geraine tries to kidnap Hoshino Kei
- Dericost Ritual Investigation
- Halt Dericost Ritual Quest - A Cutscene shows Geraine killing Hoshino Kei while performing a ritual according to the Book of Eibhil
Creatures
- Undead - notably Liches and the Filinuvekta, such as the Filinuvekta Hieromancers
- Gurog - Result of his experiments
- Bloodstone (Creature) - Result of his experiments
Locations
- Lost City of Neftet
- Gurog Ice Area - Result of one of Geraine´s experiments
Items
Images
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Portrait of Geraine IV
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Apparition of Emperor Geraine
References
- ↑ 2004/11 On Bended Knee - Hevk Loz#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Undead
- ↑ 2000/07 - To Raise a Banner of Flame - Aerfalle's Letter
- ↑ 2007/03 Ancient Enemies - Ancient Journal Page
- ↑ 2008/03 Foolish Ambition - Announcements_-_2008/03_-_Foolish_Ambition#Teaser
- ↑ 2008/03 Foolish Ambition - Rytheran's Journal
- ↑ 2010/05 Celebration - Announcements_-_2010/05_-_Celebration#Rollout_Article
- ↑ 2010/11 From Darkness, Light - Journal of a Soldier
- ↑ 2011/02 Blood From Stone - Bloodstone Investigation#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2011/02 Blood From Stone - Research Notes (Lord Kastellar)
- ↑ 2011/02 Blood From Stone - Bloodstone Report
- ↑ 2011/01 Announcements - 2011/01 - Learning From Experience
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 2010/09 Plans Within Plans - Mystery of the Black Pool#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2011/04 - Dark Deliveries - Halt Dericost Ritual Quest#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2011/05 Lost City of Neftet Announcements - 2011/05 - Lost City of Neftet#Teaser