Eska

With his knowing smirk, Eska presents as a man perfectly in control of his surroundings. A renowned sorcerer and advisor to the empress, he has a wealth of connections in the noble courts and within the prestigious Consortium of Mages. Well-educated yet independent, Eska spends long nights studying in his arcane laboratory, researching the connection between magic and the fundamental forces of the universe. At other times, he performs much of the Dynasty’s dirty work: interrogating spies, undercutting rivals, and leading strike teams against the Empire. Despite his position, the Dynasty’s isolationist policies have left him lacking the resources he needs for his research. It is treason to admit it, but he’s even considered abandoning the Dynasty…and taking its sacred magic with him.

“Well, don’t you look rather bedraggled. It seems being stuck in a cell doesn’t agree with you. Pity. But then, where else are we to put an enemy mage? I doubt you’d behave yourself if we permitted yo…