Akin Netch ‡

Overview

Akin Netch, known as "the Faceless Savior," was a mysterious and revered figure as the founder of The Auditors. He rejected divine influence and adopted countless identities, never revealing his true face. His actions were guided by a belief in maintaining the world’s balance.

Other Information

Akin established The Auditors, a secretive order devoted to preserving balance in the realm, addressing both natural and supernatural forces. The Auditors acted as impartial agents, intervening in shadowy and decisive ways to maintain equilibrium.
Under Akin’s guidance, The Auditors were trained in martial arts, diplomacy, espionage, and magic. Akin shared a part of his essence with each Auditor, binding them to the mission of balance.
Akin opposed the gods’ meddling in mortal affairs, recognising the chaos their presence brought. Despite his efforts, the gods sought to cross into the mortal realm, threatening the world’s stability.
To stop the gods, Akin journeyed to Ember Peak, a mountain where the veil between planes was thin. In a final act of defiance, he revealed his true soul and sacrificed himself by leaping into the mountain’s flames. His essence sealed the gods away, restoring balance and protecting the mortal realm.
Akin’s spirit became bound to Ember Peak, ensuring the gods remained trapped. His sacrifice solidified his role as the eternal guardian of the realm. The Auditors continued their work, guided by his lingering essence, which is said to whisper from the peak’s flames.
Akin Netch is remembered as the faceless saviour, the guardian of the veil, and the founder of The Auditors. His legacy persists in the ongoing mission to maintain balance, shielding the world from both divine and mortal disruptions.

History & Mentions

§	Interactions
Session 67	Chenris was rushing through his mind palace, searching for anything that might help him in this situation. He began rapidly rereading and replaying every book, every research paper, and every conversation he had ever had. His mind settled on A Chronicle of Akin Netch - The Man of Many Faces, the book he had read at The All-Father Temple. He remembered the passage as clear as day "Akin Netch ‡, having foreseen this day, had prepared for a final act of defiance. The legends say that he stood atop the Ember Peak, a mountain said to be the gateway between worlds. The peak was no ordinary mountain; it was a living embodiment of elemental fury, a place where the boundaries between planes grew thin, and where the gods themselves could be trapped—if the right sacrifice was made. In the dead of night, with the world on the verge of destruction, Akin Netch ‡ stood alone at the summit, gazing into the roiling abyss of fire that churned within the peak. He knew what had to be done. In a final act of courage, Akin cast off his many faces, revealing the true essence of his soul. With a prayer not to the gods, but to the realm itself, he threw himself into the molten heart of Ember Peak, his body consumed by the flames. This was no ordinary death. Akin's sacrifice sealed the veil between the divine and mortal realms, trapping the gods beyond the Ember Peak's flames. His essence, bound to the fires of the peak, became the eternal guardian of the realm, preventing the gods from ever again crossing into the world of men."
Session 31	While korrigan went to buy some better armour, Drache suggested using the book's other feature to learn something about someone important. They doubted that Ebis Daro was their real name, so they decided to write Akin Netch ‡. The book revealed that when Akin sacrificed himself, there was one other person with him, who that was the book didn't say. Soon, Korrigan returned with Dragonscale mail armour[^4], to which drache thought they looked really good.
Session 31	Sitting at the desk was a powerful elf that glowed with golden magical power. his voice boomed with power and importance, and he asked how he could help[^6]. Something within Halfbie knew that this wasn't the real Haldir Heleyarus, but they didn't say anything allowed. Mordecai got right into it and asked about Other Information/The Towers. Haldir mused for a moment before explaining that he remembered Other Information/The Towers being built and revealed that he even knew Akin Netch ‡ and Niaross †, although he admitted that he didn't know them well and had only chatted with them casually a few times.
Session 31	Korrigan asked if he knew of any other way of keeping the gods at bay. Haldir Heleyarus revealed that the only thing that could work would be a steady stream of influential people being sacrificed at Ember Peak, just like Akin Netch ‡'s surface. It would be the only way to keep the Skyfall Ward active without having to use Other Information/The Towers. Korrigan asked if Haldir Heleyarus knew someone cackled Ebis Daro.
Session 27	Korrigan exclaims that if they die anyway, Uti may as well answer some of their burning questions. The dragon allows this to happen and asks what their first question is. He asks if they still must be killed if they decide to stay on the island. Uti says no. They had signed a contract that said no one could enter or leave the island, or they would die. Korrigan then asks why about Sword of Whispers and what they're doing on the island. Uti explains that their primary purpose is to defend the sword, which has a terrifying power. This leads Halfbie to make the connection between the sword and Firesoul Greatsword. They next talk about Terathra and the pillars, and Uti explains that their name is Niaross † and that they had to sell their dear friend with the pillars to make sure that the Gods were stopped. They also confirm that Terathra is slowly dying. Halfbie asks how they know Xekai. Uti reveals it's through The Auditors and that they have been working together for quite a while. Korrigan asks if Ebis Daro and Akin Netch ‡ are related. Uti has no idea who Ebis is but knows Akin from working together for a long time. Mordecai asks that if Xekai knew they were going to be killed, then why didn't he warn them of coming here? Uti reveals that Xekai has been incredibly busy of late and wasn't aware that they were on their way - Uti refuses to elaborate on what he has been doing. Korrigan asks if Uti has killed Master Enel Cubus; the dragon confirms that Cubus is dead. With this, Uti grows tired of asking questions and tells them to get ready for a fight.
Session 27	The person on the left seemed to be Xekai, and the dragon on the left seemed familiar, but The Party weren't sure where from. The man in the middle was presumably Akin Netch ‡. the dragon on the right is Uti, and the Harengon also looks familiar, but no one was sure where from. Near the fireplace was a large grate with holes and bars on it. In the box was a large fox with wings cowering in the corner. Korrigan immediately left the creatures out, leading to it rushing out and doing circles around the room like it was looking for someone. Korrigan asks who they're looking for. The fox explained that they were searching for their master: a large red dragon. Korrigan then asks what the fey creature is doing here, all locked up from the world. The fox says it wasn't being held there against its will; it's just nice and warm at the fireplace, and they're prone to getting lost. The fox introduces itself as Bits and lands on Korrigan's horns to perch there.
Session 26	Korrigan casts the spell to talk to Terathra and receives a warm welcome. He returns the warm greeting and remarks on how nice it is to talk to such an amazing being and asks if he could answer some questions he had. Terathra says he doesn't know everything but will endeavour to do his best to help. Korrigan asks if there is another way to stop the gods from interacting with the material plane. The God says he only knows of one other way to stop the Gods. It explains that pushing back something powerful requires a sacrifice of life. Korrigan asks for clarification on what he means by life and asks if they could use a Herald in its place. Terathra explains that someone has already sacrificed themselves before, they bound themselves to Ember Peak to stop the Gods during The Sundering. Legend has it that every 50 years this person is able to walk the planes but has to return very quickly.
Session 26	The Party asks if there is any one in charge and finds out the temple is run by a collective. There is a high priest for each of the Gods and they make the majority of the decisions of the temple. Mordecai tries to use his people skills to figure out the best person to ask about the man who sacrificed himself. The receptionist reveals his name almost instantly as Akin Netch ‡. Asking for more information, they are pointed to a book called A Chronicle of Akin Netch - The Man of Many Faces to find out more information. Mordecai asks for a short and snappy version since he can't read. They only had a book but the long shot of it is that he was a shapeshifter who used his body and soul to stop the Gods. No one knows where he is from just of his legend and legacy.
Session 22	Annoyed that his authority was being challenged he replied, "No, I'm no longer with them anymore, I'm refusing with my own free will." This revelation shocked them into silence before Korrigan asked if he could at least tell them about Ebis Daro or Akin Netch ‡. However, his question is cut short by Xekai his face becomes twisted with rage at the mention of his previous faction's founder. When Korrigan tried to understand the source of the man's anger he simply opened a portal to a place Mordecai and Chenris recognised as the Uvam Dynasty. Simply stating "To save you the travel, now go" Chenris ventured to the portal, thanking him one last time for the help before crossing over. He was soon joined by the rest of The Party as they stood just outside Yakawa, Drache waiting for them in the distance.
Session 20	Korrigan casts the spell to talk to Terathra and receives a warm welcome. He returns the warm greeting and remarks on how nice it is to talk to such an amazing being and asks if he could answer some questions he had. Terathra says he doesn't know everything but will endeavour to do his best to help. Korrigan asks if there is another way to stop the gods from interacting with the material plane. The God says he only knows of one other way to stop the Gods. It explains that pushing back something powerful requires a sacrifice of life. Korrigan asks for clarification on what he means by life and asks if they could use a Herald in its place. Terathra explains that someone has already sacrificed themselves before, they bound themselves to Ember Peak to stop the Gods during The Sundering. Legend has it that every 50 years this person is able to walk the planes but has to return very quickly.
Session 20	The Party asks if there is any one in charge and finds out the temple is run by a collective. There is a high priest for each of the Gods and they make the majority of the decisions of the temple. Mordecai tries to use his people skills to figure out the best person to ask about the man who sacrificed himself. The receptionist reveals his name almost instantly as Akin Netch ‡. Asking for more information, they are pointed to a book called A Chronicle of Akin Netch - The Man of Many Faces to find out more information. Mordecai asks for a short and snappy version since he can't read. They only had a book but the long shot of it is that he was a shapeshifter who used his body and soul to stop the Gods. No one knows where he is from just of his legend and legacy.

Trivia

It is theorised that Akin is one of the brothers talked about in The Unbroken Coin - A Tale of Two Brothers.