Irik Zal'honan (Son)

Irik Zal'honan is the son of Azalin Rex, so named by Azalin in memory of his brother. He was executed by Azalin for treason and is now a ghost haunting a crypt in the upper towers of Castle Avernus.

Irik's treason was not an act of malice against the father he loved but rather out of empathy and mercy towards political dissidents held captive by Azalin awaiting harsh fates. Irik's treason was the act of enabling their escape. So as to show nobody, not even his own flesh and blood, were above the law, Azalin called for Irik's execution the same as any other. Not only this, but Azalin made the killing blow himself.

Irik always had a sense of mercy and compassion like both his mother Olessa and his namesake, Azalin's brother. Azalin saw these qualities as weakness, a fatal flaw in in his eyes. Azalin has felt deep regret that he failed Irik by not raising him right. A desire for a chance to "redeem" his son haunted Azalin. It was a need which would necessitate some form of resurrection from the dead. This need lingered on for many years, decades even, after Irik's death, even after Azalin's transformation into a lich. This obsession eventually is what caused him to enter the Land of Mists, for the pursuit of a false lead caused Azalin to fall into an ambush from which he could not defeat with overwhelming power. Fleeing his encounters, he ran into a bank of mists which led him to Barovia.

Game Statistics

Ghost, Lawful Neutral; Hit Dice 10

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