Vulkari

Servants of Ifrexus, Primordial of Flame

The Vulkari are beings twisted by the essence of Ifrexus, The Cinder-Tyrant—once human or near-human, their bodies have been consumed by living fire and obsidian shell. They are forged in crucible-like rituals of flame and agony, often in the volcanic crucibles of Caelvaris or corrupted ruins seeded with elemental remnants. Each Vulkari’s soul burns with the will of their master, reshaped into a vessel of destruction and zealotry.

Vulkari often appear as armored revenants, their obsidian shells cracked and glowing from within like magma, eyes like ember stars, and weapons forged of liquid flame, bone-ash steel, or molten relic shards. Though many act as brute soldiers of the Cinderborn cult’s bidding, they are not mindless. Legends speak of high-ranking Vulkari capable of speech, planning, and invoking eldritch flame-wrought sorcery.

Beliefs & Legends

The Vulkari are whispered to be:

• “Children of the Last Pyre”—reborn in ash, they believe destruction is the purest form of salvation.
• “Echoes of Ifrexus’ Wrath”—each soul consumed into the Vulkari becomes a reflection of the Primordial's rage, no longer a person, but a divine wrath given form.
• “Bound in the Ember Oath”—a sacred bond binds them to the Ember Crown. If broken, some say Vulkari might go rogue or collapse into formless flame.

Though no Vulkari remembers their mortal past, it is said their conscience flickers in dreams, causing the oldest among them to suffer visions or grow mad. Some have even abandoned the flame—wandering wretches called Cindershriven—and are hunted by their brethren.

Portfolio of Powers and Abilities

• Molten Pulse: Emit a pulse of fire that melts armor and sears flesh.
• Ashen Trail: Their passage leaves a trail of smoldering ash that burns and blinds.
• Soulburn Ritual: Vulkari can channel residual soul energy to grow stronger in the presence of death or sacrifice.
• Obsidian Shell: Natural armor resists mundane weapons; only enchanted or Primordial relics can cut cleanly.
• Flamebonded Weapons: Vulkari forge their own weapons from corrupted elemental shards, capable of burning through steel or igniting the very air.

Sample Vulkari Units

Emberguard Frontline infantry wielding obsidian axes. Their armor glows with runes and they charge into battle with reckless fervor.

HP: 240 Def: 4 Str: 10 Dex: 6 Int: 6 Cha: 4 Atk Mod: Str + Dex Attack Type: Close

Flamecaller A sorcerous unit that hurls firestorms and calls down meteors. Protected by a flickering veil of flame.

HP: 180 Def: 2 Str: 6 Dex: 4 Int: 12 Cha: 8 Atk Mod: Int + Cha Attack Type: Far

Ashreaper Agile assassins that leap from smoke, slicing with molten daggers. Their movements blur like heat haze.

HP: 120 Def: 3 Str: 8 Dex: 12 Int: 4 Cha: 6 Atk Mod: Dex + Str Attack Type: Near

Vulkari Incarnate A war avatar clad in a crown of flames, bearing a two-handed burning relic blade. Commands lesser Vulkari.

HP: 500 Def: 5 Str: 12 Dex: 6 Int: 6 Cha: 10 Atk Mod: Str + Cha Attack Type: Close

Cinderspeaker Serves as cultist liaison and propagandist. Wields corrupting words and warps minds into madness or loyalty.

HP: 160 Def: 2 Str: 4 Dex: 6 Int: 10 Cha: 12 Atk Mod: Int + Cha Attack Type: Far