Asarian



= Asarian = Asarian is one of the members of the Eyes of the Betrayer, serving as scout, saboteur and soldier against the enemies of Illidan Stormrage.

Appearance
Though initially quite small when he was first introduced, Asarian grew in height during his stay with the Eyes, nearing if not matching Nrokdar, Koldun or Varkur in height. His physical body seems much more akin to a night elf rather than that of a satyr, making him an interesting contrast when compared to his misshapen and often monstrous looking coven mates. However, Asarian is equally ghoulish in appearance, with his skin bearing a disgusting, perpetually sickly color and his eyes tinted with a jaundiced, yellow sclera beneath his fel lumens. His veins are dark, often described as looking akin to a parasitic plant's roots. He is covered in a thick, shaggy coat of fetid, mottled green fur and his nails are comparable to a small stormcrow's talons. He was considerably leaner at first, but it seems his body is undergoing a change, looking slightly brawnier.

Biography
Very little is actually known about Asarian, with those few who do know him seeming to carry mistrust if not outright loathing towards the demon, most notably the blood elves of Black Temple. However, some members of the Eyes may have learned snippets of his story, most notably Koldun, Varkur, Nrokdar and Lady Ly'thazz, as they were sent on a personal mission to retrieve a mysterious item of evil power from a reclusive arakkoa merchant, Sokros. During a long and very challenging journey through Hellfire Peninsula, the four managed to acquire both the stone and the strange merchant's services. Though weary at first, the disheveled arakkoa asked the group to kill a flock of occultist arakkoa who were harassing him. This proved worthwhile, as Sokros gave the group a token of his gratitude in the form of an incredibly well-made blade. He swore to return the favor to those who benefited him, stating that there are many things he could do and that he had seen many of Outland's corners.

Later on, he aided the Eyes in an advance upon Terokkar Forest.

He carries a mask and handkerchief with him at all times, and seems to be afflicted by some strange, supernatural disease. He seems to take precautions about this near his allies, suggesting it may be transmittable.

Skills and Personality
The small blade he carries is a traditional night elven hunting knife used to honor dead prey for its contributions. Given how Asarian uses it, that being to butcher and murder any in his way, it's clear he partakes in twisting and mocking sacred traditions.

Though he clings to the darkness and often avoids being seen if he can, he doesn't seem to be afraid of facing his enemies in the open, sometimes fighting toe to toe against even fel orcs and holding his own. It becomes apparent, however, that his sickly and pale appearance are not just a macabre exterior, with him quickly switching to a defensive approach after so much as an exploding impact from a shadow bolt erupting near him, even after Lady Ly'thazz offered him a temporary increase in power.

Asarian has displayed considerable talent with knives and blades, even going so far as as to throw daggers from his belt with his long tail. He is also an incredible acrobat, often jumping on top of objects, enemies and even sometimes his allies, such as Vasaj (much to their annoyance at the fact.) Though incredible rare, it does seem as though he can use rudimentary forms of shadow or life-manipulating magics, leaving an orcish cultist to die after releasing a minor shock of darkness within her core and partly draining her life for himself.

Though he seems to respect his fellow Eyes, he leans more towards his own cursed kind, and even speaks in darnassian to Painkiller and his student Moonstalker. He seems to greatly revere wizards, having compliment Arcanist Sol'kenas for his talents as a sorcerer. However, those more keen or other fiends of sufficient status know there is more than meets the eye. It appears he takes great pleasure in making others suffer and though his colleagues are mostly spared, Asarian has goaded Painkiller willingly.

Satyr Coven
Though he has become a part of the Eyes, he is a member of a satyr coven that has sworn fealty to Illidan. Judging by his demeanor and words, Asarian seems to curry loyalty for his coven, going so far as to express remorse for his slain coven members. Though this may be a facade, as satyrs are known for being talented manipulators. He is known as Desirer Asarian amongst them, but the title's meaning is unknown.

Trivia
- Asarian's name means "Thorn Nester" in darnassian, the thorn nester being one of the ways night elves refer to the thrush bird.

- Apparently, Asarian is decent cook.

- He fancies Hand Saelora.

- When Sokros first met his colleagues, he asked them if they were his "jailors."