
Quote: "Your Lord Helexith granted you with power in the form of Fire,
so that you could live, create, and destroy. He granted you wisdom in
the form of the Mahlok, his chosen prophets. And he granted you with
guidance, a perfect leader... in the form of me. For I am Zuhaxellod,
Voice of Helexith. I am a living god." |
Real Name: Okilfastus Zod
Current Name: Zuhaxellod X
Faction: Helexith Coalition
Position: Avatar of Helexith
Species: Mahlok
Gender: Male
Preferred Weapons: Fire
Preferred Vehicle: The Helexith flagship, dubbed the Thermopolis
("City of Fire") by Humans.
The name "Zuhaxellod" is as much a title as it is a name in the
Helexith Coalition. The original Zuhaxellod was simply a brilliant war
leader who conquered the Slashrim people by manipulating their religion
and turning himself into a prophet of their primitive sun-god, Helexith.
After Zuhaxellod's death, a new Mahlok was appointed to take the same
name, in order to keep the Slashrim under the illusion that their leader
Zuhaxellod was an undying avatar of Helexith. The current Zuhaxellod,
Zuhaxellod X, was born Okilfastus Zod, and the exact circumstances that
evolved his elevation to leader of the Coalition are unknown. He entered
into the priesthood at an early age, and eventually his considerable
prowess led him to somehow be selected to replace the previous
Zuhaxellod after his death. So far, Zuhaxellod X has proven himself to
be one of the most brilliant leaders in the history of the Coalition,
but has strangely kept to himself, not attacking any outside
civilizations, such as the High Council of Harmony or the Humans. Some
optimists see this as a good sign that he is finally ending the warlike
ways of his people. Other, more realistic individuals fear that it may
only mean he is building up to something unspeakably terrifying. So far,
Human kind has never had to face the full power of Helexith in war...
During his priesthood, Zuhaxellod X spent his time studying religion,
science, technology, and the arts of war... as well as practicing his
control over his natural fire abilities. Not only did he quickly prove
himself to be one of the most brilliant Mahlok scientists ever to live,
but also one of the most talented of the Infernals, displaying complete
control over the flames with which he was one. Though he truly is the
tenth in the line of Zuhaxellods, Zuhaxellod X's name is usually
pronounced "Zu-HACK-sell-odd ECKS" by Humans, as opposed to "Ten."
Zuhaxellod himself, however, hates Humans... though his hatred is not a
fiery, passionate one, so much as a complete disdain for them as
insignificant beings, since in his eyes they not nearly as strong,
powerful, or long-lived as the Mahlok or even the Slashrim. In person,
Zuhaxellod X emits an almost terrifyingly powerful aura, and those in
his presence cannot deny that he plays the part of a living god quite
well. Usually nearly naked in order to show off his rippling musculature
and perfect Mahlok physique, everything down to the way he looks,
speaks, and moves gives those around him the impression that he is above
and beyond the world of mere mortals.
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