Hector Mc’raa
Hector Mc’raa is a necromancer and a member of the Shortstack Stranglers. He is half Iron Islander; his father was one of the Empire's ambassadors in the Iron Islands.1
Early life
Hector grew up in a wealthy household and had the chance to sit and dine with many powerful figures of the Iron Islands. In his adolescence he became a student of the arcane arts under Abrahman Sariim. Unlike the education of Arkon, the study of magic in the Iron Islands knows no bounds, and necromancy and the summoning of malevolent entities are among its commonly taught subjects.2
In the Empire
When his father died, Hector and his family returned to the White City, where he hoped to train as a war mage. His application was refused because his spellbook was judged heretical and too esoteric, but through his father's connections he obtained the documents needed to practise magic in the Empire. He then came to Vansreik, where he expects to be fortunate enough to learn many arcane secrets.2
Style
Necromancy is Hector's chosen school. He enjoys fighting in the front line among his undead minions, finishing enemies with necromantic spells and striking with his spear anyone who comes too close. He carries a metal-coated skeleton in a magical bag and raises it as a silent guard. Tomb raiding is his favourite work.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 12, 73
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