Jekelth

Jekelth
Blackeye Dream
An Anaba minotaur
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Race	Minotaur
Birthplace	Koskun Mountains, Ulgrotha
Lifetime	Before 3800 AR
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Jekelth Blackeye, also known as Dream, was an Anaba minotaur from Ulgrotha, whose life became legend among his people.

Description

Jekelth embodied the duality of the Anaba warrior ethos: he was both a legendary combatant and a cunning survivor. His legacy was built not only on his formidable strength and battlefield successes but also on his strategic mind and willingness to do whatever it took to prevail. Jekelth's story, as recounted by Arras to ease Thexar's passing, underscored the complexity of heroism and the harsh truths of life and death in their world.

Jekelth, the minotaur warrior, was a fierce and formidable figure in his time, known for his unparalleled prowess in battle. He had a reputation that both terrified and fascinated his enemies, earning him the nickname "Blackeye" among the goblins due to his eye patch, a symbol of his survival and resilience. Humans referred to him as their "Dream," each one yearning for the glory of being the one to slay him and claim his head.

Despite his fearsome reputation and the aura of invincibility that surrounded him, Jekelth was not immune to the arrogance that often accompanies such renown. His self-assuredness was almost unshakeable, leading him to take risks that others might avoid. This trait was evident during the Battle for Strongrock, where Jekelth's relentless pursuit of fleeing enemies led him deeper into the mountains than his commanders would have advised. His courage bordered on recklessness, a double-edged sword that both propelled and endangered him.

Jekelth's encounter with the eldest soldier of the enemy forces highlighted his strategic mind and ability to adapt in the face of imminent defeat. When ambushed and left vulnerable with a broken knee, Jekelth did not succumb to despair. Instead, he negotiated with his adversary, offering a trade that played on the old man's desire for glory. By surrendering his eyepatch and recounting the story of how he came by it, Jekelth managed to turn a seemingly hopeless situation to his advantage, saving his life through cunning rather than brute force.

This tale of Jekelth's near-defeat and subsequent victory over Pikepierce, the renegade goblin, further illustrated his shrewdness. In the heat of battle, even when brought to his knees and taunted, Jekelth used his enemy's arrogance against him. By feigning vulnerability and appealing to Pikepierce's desire for a gruesome victory, Jekelth manipulated the goblin into a position where he could strike back. The loss of his eye became a strategic sacrifice, enabling him to ultimately triumph by exploiting Pikepierce's disgust and carelessness.

Jekelth's story did not end in glory alone but also in the harsh reality of betrayal and brutality. When he encountered the old human soldier, his deceitful promise of honor masked his true intentions. After sharing his tale and relinquishing his eyepatch, Jekelth seized the moment to reclaim his prize and eliminate his enemy, demonstrating that his survival instinct and ruthless efficiency were as sharp as ever.

Story appearances

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
The Slowing of His Heart	Michael G. Ryan	October 1995	Homelands	Ulgrotha	Neth'arna, Thexar, Arras, Jekelth, Pikepierce