Netheril

I admire the desperate theater of it, truly I do.

It reminds me of the children who used to throw pebbles at the floating citadels of my youth, entirely convinced they could bring Netheril down with malice alone.

You call this place a warlock's crypt.

I have heard of your bards.

It's sort of the antithesis, in my sense, of what Barovia was.

This reminds me so much of the story we had in Netheril with Karsus.

Because Karsus tried to ascend with his arcane apotheosis and tries to ascend to godhood in that sense.

And then causes...

The book doesn't specify.

But in my mind, he's from Netheril because that's cool.

His whole story will be for another day.

I think he deserves his own episode.

Although fear and uncertainty colored his emotions and actions heavily early on, his motivation to avoid oblivion and seek his destiny superseded that.

His zeal for his lost empire of Netheril gave him the courage he needed to take the plunge, literally, into adventure.

Joris now knows he is destined for greatness, and to do anything less would be a complete stain on Netheril's legacy and a disappointment in his grandfather's eyes.

He sees now how he can manifest change with his intellect, rally people to his cause, and is no longer afraid to make difficult decisions.

He is capable, driven, and willing to make any sacrifice necessary to achieve his ultimate goal of restoring his lost kingdom.

If he is to be the heir apparent of Netheril, he will have to shape his destiny according to his design, not anyone else's.

What did your character want most when the story began, and has that desire changed?

Joris wanted freedom most at the start, freedom to pursue his own goals and ambition with fervor.