Kharazim (The Servant)

"I have trained all my life to serve the Thousand and One gods. With their insight, I walk the dagger's edge between peace and war. By their grace, I can heal the wounded. When they wish to strike, I am their iron fist. I am Kharazim, Monk of Ivgorod. The gods speak through me. And they want a word with you!"

- Kharazim

Kharazim, the Veradani Monk, is a servant of the Patriarchs. To the monks of Ivgorod, the gods are in all things, and their divine will is proclaimed by the Patriarchs. With unshakable faith, Kharazim carries forth the decrees of the thousand and one gods to the ends of Sanctuary and the realms beyond.

Biography
Kharazim was born in Ivgorod, under the sign of Ytar, the god of the sun and fire. It is said that during his birth the candles in the room burst into fire, burning away all the wax and leaving the room in total darkness. Regardless of whether or not this was true, Kharazim was handed over to the monks of the city, like many other children of Ivgorord. Thus, Kharazim was never know his true family, but found acceptance with the members of the Sahptev faith. Kharazim would adopt Ytar as his patron deity, and strove hard in his studies. He rose quickly throuhgh the ranks, becoming a fully-fledged monk, well regarded for his faith and strength of character. As a servant to the Patriarchs, Kharazim travelled across many lands (except for Kehjistant) and met many people, learning much about the wider world of Sanctuary.

Many marveled both at his skill and strength, as well as his wisdom. Kharazim often commented "wisdom is as rare as a jewel nestled in a mountain peak." and developed a deep interest in the lands beyond Ivgorod. He made it his mission to serve his gods as their instrument on Sanctuary, fighting in their name, and with the blessing of the Patriarchs he would continue to wander Sanctuary. With the coming of the Fallen Star, Kharazim journeyed to New Tristram. There, he met and fought with other Nephalem, discovering that he was one of them as well. Kharazim used his considerable fighting and healing skills to defeat the Prime Evil Diablo, and later the threat of the fallen archangel Malthael, ensuring that Sanctuary was saved.

Following this experience, Kharazim would become beset by a vision of Ytar, who urged him to take on a new mantle and fight for his god. Kharazim returned to Ivgorod, and there took up the mantle of the Jade Dragon, the chosen warrior of Ytar. Clad in his new armaments, Kharazim returned to his wonderings, becoming a figure of legend and working to restore hope and order in the shattered world of Sanctuary.

Kharazim would continue for many years in such a manner, before having another divine vision, and sensing that there was a great calamity approaching. He began to search for a particular individual, and at last came met the mysterious Servant. The warrior-monk joined the Guardians of Sanctuary, and travelled with his former companions once again, battling many foes and forces.

When the Burning Hells opened once more and Sanctuary was besieged, Kharazim fight long and hard, and returned to Ivgorod to defend it from attack. He rallied the other monks together into one force against the demonic tides, helping to ensure that victory was achieved. When the forces of good won the day, Kharazim became the next Patriarch of the Verdani, following the deaths of the previous Patriarchs.

Personality and Traits
Kharazim is a muscular and strong man, possessing a long black beard and shaved head found among the monks of Ivgorod. He has honed his body for years, trained in the secret martial arts of his order, and possesses a great strength and will. In combat he makes use of his bare hands, smashing through bone, wood, and stone, and calling upon the power of his gods to heal his allies and harm his opponents. Few can match his hand-to-hand capabilities, or his faith.

As an individual, Kharazim possess a quiet and calm demeanor, confident in the wisdom of his gods and secure in his beliefs. He is quite amiable, willing to talk and engage with others on all sort of matters, dispensing the wisdom he has gathered over the years. Despite his heritage as a Nephalem and a great warrior, he remains very humble, and combined with his calm wisdom and capable leadership draws many to his side. Beneath it all, Kharazim is a figure of great will, following the instructions of the gods no matter the costs or obstacles.