Shauku
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| Race | Vampire, formerly Human |
| Birthplace | Probably Jamuraa, Dominaria |
| Lifetime | Described as ancient during the Mirage Wars |
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Shauku, also known as the Endbringer, is an ancient vampire of Femeref descent.[1]
Description
Shauku is a dangerous creature, capable of draining the life from all other beings to assist her undead existence. An isolationist whose tone was generally curt and threatening, even her wisdom is abrasive. She considers herself masterless and free to do whatever she wants, especially in terms of life and death.
She reigns in Aku within the Uuserk Marshes and has several minions, mundungu, and servants that do her bidding throughout Jamuraa. With their aid, she also maintains an ancient and unpleasant library.[1] Those who wish to read the texts have to study under her for a year and donate blood to her regularly. Shauku uses the blood to divine much about the students, and while they can leave Shauku's home in one piece, she will always own and control a piece of them.
History
Shauku's past is shrouded in mystery, but it is said that she once tried to lure the mage Johan into her service, and failed.
During the Mirage Wars, she was approached by Kaervek to aid him in his conquest of Jamuraa, but she declined.[1] A xenophobe, Shauku disliked strangers and crowds and was underwhelmed by the notion of being involved in an open conflict; she was savvier about the powers of her opponents than Kaervek and knew better than to get involved.
A cult surrounding Shauku was active during the time of the Prophecy War, but it is unknown whether the cultists simply revered her or if they were actually in her service.
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References
- ↑ a b c Pete Venters (February 1998). "Dominian FAQ" The Duelist #22, p.33.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (November 12, 2008). "Shauku and Sidar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.