Ubert, Vessel of Evil

Lore
Deep within a cave to the north, there resided a spirit that would grant its visitors glory in battle. Desperate for any edge he could get, the soldier Ubert headed for the cave as soon as he caught wind of the rumor. He cared not about the veracity of the hearsay, but merely wished to escape the hopelessness of his current situation. As he descended into the cave, a mysterious, glistening thread suddenly began creeping up his arms and legs... as if to bind him to his fate.

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