Zeiko

Names
Zeiko Regrave

'Banthalos'

'Do'rah Thoribas'

Titles
Archmage Zeiko Regrave

Appearance
Zeiko is an old mage of 56-65 years of age as he has always failed to specify his age beyond those exact parameters. At Bestila's relentless insistance, Zeiko has been doing physical training and exercise to condition his body to the difficult tasks of his position although his progress is extremely limited.

Personality
Zeiko is a calm and wise mage, formerly Dalaran. He often struggles with typical 'heart ruling your head' issues as frequently pointed out. Zeiko is difficult to anger but will often lose his temper when confronted on topics such as his daughters or son-in-law.

Profession
Zeiko's currently teaching the students of the Magefire Covenant.

Background
Zeiko was born in a common farming family in the Westfall region. He lived among a fairly magic-fearing family and his decision to study the arcane arts was not unnoticed.

Introduction to the Circle of Magi
Zeiko was initially working for Dalaran as an arcanist in his earlier years as a magus. During that time, he kept very little contact with his peers or friends in favour of concentrating on his spellcraft. He rarely came out of his self imposed seclusion except when to ask for clarification or aid on a specific magical topic. Zeiko's best friend, Kenthan, now a priest in the Cathedral of Light, arranged for his return to Westfall for a community gathering. Despite correctly fearing that his family would still resent his chosen walk of life, Zeiko opted to return to his home briefly if only to humour the unrelenting priest.

At the community gathering in Westfall, Zeiko's new obsession with the study of arcane forces led to numerous escape attempts, all of which were blocked or prevented by Kenthan and Nanista who had joined forces to maintain Zeiko's presence at the event. One Bhava'Kar Tamalla, a young sorceress in her own right, approached Zeiko after witnessing his final escape attempt which involved him Blinking headfirst into a wall. After conversing briefly with the ambitious sorceress, Zeiko found himself drawn further and further into her views on magi. By the end of the gathering, Bhava'Kar and Zeiko had established a sound working relationship and the former vanished afterwards, leaving no trace.

Bhava'Kar appeared to Zeiko shortly afterwards and crudely drew him out of his studious exile by threatening to break his legs. After seeking extended leave from Dalaran, Zeiko spent a great deal of time with Bhava'Kar as their relationship eventually blossomed into a romantic one. Bhava'Kar trained Zeiko herself privately and eventually vanished once more, leaving her 'student' bewildered and insecure. Returning to Dalaran, Zeiko lived a vastly different lifestyle and began to associate with his colleagues. It was several months before Bhava'Kar finally contacted him again.

After drawing him away from Dalaran, Bhava'Kar mercilessly informed Zeiko that she considered him an experiment and at the very most, 'a useful ally'. Feeling decidedly disappointed and humiliated, he reluctantly followed Bhava'Kar to a secluded location deep in the Eastern Kingdoms. There he met with the dark sorceror Nergul Erkzingshakal, ley walker Mallian Vidalis, demonologist Eltaun Gogglebolt and the hydromancer Tesella Iburiva; the founding members of the Circle of Magi.

The Magefire Covenant
Following the destruction of Taramos Acherion and Tsairi, Zeiko hunted for the Second Shadow's host, Warpmind, for a short period of time. Ultimately failing to find him, Zeiko returned to the Eastern Kingdoms and oversaw the final dismantling of the Circle. An old friend of his, Mahira Bonser, aided him in relocating the Circle's mages to different lives and institutions. Humiliatingly enough for Zeiko, he lost a wager with Mahira regarding his marital status and was forced to pledge his financial reserves and personal experience in the running of the Magefire Covenant. After begrudingly accepting his loss of the old wager, Zeiko become fully involved with the Covenant's teaching of select pupils (losing a great deal of money doing so). He is currently teaching students with the Magefire Covenant whilst aiding Ceadric Clayworth in his business with the Northwind Free Company, though he plans to resign from the mercenary band shortly.

Powers
Zeiko possesses a wide range of spellcraft and knowledge to help him in battle. He employs magic in combat and prefers to use a single spell in repetition as opposed to revealing too much of his magical arsenal. Zeiko's signature technique in this respect has become the projection of arcane fire.

Zeiko has moderate skills in herbalism and alchemy, utilising the latter in a practical sense especially during his time as a Circle warmage. He is well versed in enchantment largely due to tutoring given to him by Bhava'Kar and is in the process of learning how to write mystic scrolls.

He can speak fluent Thalassian from his time with the Dalaran quel'dorei.

Weaknesses
Zeiko has very limited physical capabilities due to his old age. When wielding Audhulma, Zeiko can manage a melee battle if necessary but that is largely due to his familiarity with the blade. Furthermore, despite his position as Lord Archmage, Zeiko is still heavily geared towards his heart as opposed to his head, leaving him open to a wide range of possible dangers.

Companions
Drythan: Zeiko has a silver dragonhawk hatchling that he calls Drythan as it was given to him by the Circle pyromancer Drythan Emberfog three days before his death at the hands of Xailiok Duskarrow.

Current Status
Alive.

Leading the Magefire Covenant alongside four other archmagi.