Maximillian the Accountant

Over Arelith’s history, many strange occurrences have taken place, and many wars have been fought. Extraplanar contact is not something unheard of. But there is one figure that has been seen, time and time again, Maximillian the Accountant, of Baator.

He dates back some fifty years, during the time of Graash Zorgar, an Ilmateri half orc, who was once a Commander of the Cordorian Guard. He lived and breathed and fought in the time of High Priestess Lexi of Light Keep, so my estimates deduce this to happen in the 20s of Arelith Reckoning. Maximillian’s encounter with Graash is unknown, but we believe there to be an encounter none the same.

His second known occurrence is dating back 20 years from present scribing. Maximillian appeared and warned a Maliel Elumbriel, Waterdhavian bard and artisan, of an impending doom approaching the isle. A Baatorian rift, one separate from Light Keep, was to emerge, and this Stygian devil approached the Arelithians to warn them of it. We do not truly know why. He received very little in return- only a few mere moments on the Prime his reward.

His third and most recent encounter was during the War of the North, of 74-75. He appeared to a fellowship of freefolk near the Temple of Auril, summoned forth by the completion of a runic circle, buried beneath the snow. There, he also expressed certain warning and information that was vital to ending the war. He received nothing in return- he did mention the bargaining of souls in exchange for more information. Fortunately, none were receptive. After the discourse, he went back to from wherever he came.

The Stygian devil has been involved, over the recorded history of Arelith’s isle. And I do not think this year shall be the last we see him.

~ Ser Nelehein of Impiltur, Sage-Knight of the Road and Last of the Great Skalds of Impiltur, 73 AR