ZANDROK

**Early Life**

Zandrok's home was destroyed in a brutal war. His people gave their lives defending their freedom. After losing everything, he left his homeland and joined the Temple of Seers as a guardian, taking on the duty of protecting its most sacred grounds to hone his spirit.

**Notable Bonds**

* Satrana and Antandra: Zandrok, Satrana, and Antandra all serve in the Temple of Seers. However, because Zandrok is stationed at the temple's most sacred grounds, he lives apart from the other two and rarely sees them.

**About**

* Zandrok is proud, reserved, and quiet. He possesses a will that does not bend. The Sealed Grounds he guards echo with otherworldly voices year-round, yet he remains unaffected, earning the elders' trust to protect this sacred place. * Zandrok rarely talks about his life before joining the Temple of Seers. The loss of his homeland and people is a pain he keeps buried deep. He vowed not to seek revenge until his service at the temple is complete, but the fire in his chest has never cooled. * After every battle, Zandrok goes alone to a remote stream to wash his beard and mane. He prefers not to be served by others, and this quiet time alone lets him savor the satisfaction of victory in peace. * "Are four legs faster than two?" People often ask Zandrok this silly question. His speed was the only answer he ever needed and the only one they ever remembered.

**Affinity Tales**

• "Are four legs faster than two?" Fools ask Zandrok this too often. His speed is the only answer he ever needs and the only one they ever remember.

• Zandrok's people are born warriors. Archery and galloping through the land come as naturally to them as breathing.

• When invaders threatened to destroy their homeland, it was Zandrok who raised the torch and led his people in defiance. This warrior will never let anyone take their freedom... not without a fight.

• Zandrok's axe forged from rare ore, hardened wood, and bone. Every scar on its blade is a reminder of his oath to defend freedom, no matter the cost.

• After every battle, Zandrok slips away to some quiet stream to scrub his beard and mane clean alone. He never likes being fussed over, and his this personal ritual gives him time to savor his victory.

• No one knew where the Temple of Seers found a warrior as fierce and unshakable as Zandrok. He handles every mission with brutal efficiency. When the elders needed a guardian for the Sealed Grounds, he was their only choice.

• Guarding the Sealed Grounds alone is never dull. Otherworldly whispers fill the air, driving many before Zandrok to madness. But he stands firm, a sentinel unbent by time or terror.

• Zandrok rarely speaks on his life before the Temple of Seers. He has swallowed the hatred for those who destroyed his homeland, vowing not to seek revenge until his service ends. But the fire inside him? That never dies.

• Many in the Temple of Seers admire Zandrok and wan to follow him, but the warrior prefers to walk his path alone.

• After losing his homeland, Zandrok wandered far and met many people. But the path home still eludes him. His journey isn't over yet.