Editing Lore:Gandohar

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  | title       = Emperor of Antaloor
  | Status      = Presumed dead.
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{{About|Gandohar as a character|Gandohar as a quest giver in {{TwoWorlds|Two Worlds}}|Two Worlds:Gandohar}}

'''Gandohar''' (formerly Emperor Gandohar) was a powerful dark wizard who seized control of the {{Lore|Kingdom of Cathalon}} and nearly drove the {{Lore|Orcs}} to extinction at the {{Lore|Battle of Oswaroh}}

==Biography==
===Early Life===
At the {{Lore|Veneficus University}} of {{Lore|New Ashos}}, several students of {{Lore|magic}} tell of a young Mage who is only in his second year at the School of Magic - but he already possesses a level of magic talent that only experienced Masters of Magic can call their own. There’s a big snag though - this unusual pupil seems to be dangerously fascinated with dark magic. Searching for more and more power, he became engrossed in the fringe areas of dark magic - and attempted reckless experiments with a mysterious element called {{Lore|Verita}}. But one of these experiments went terribly wrong. The fragile balance between the elements was destroyed - and in the green and fertile land now known as {{Lore|the Swallows}}, the Verita wreaked havoc, turning the
landscape into a blackened and decayed hell on earth. It took the combined efforts of the Veneficus Master Mages to stop the Verita contagion from spreading...  and they did it by erecting a magic barrier around the Swallows.<ref>{{Meta|Two Worlds II: Antaloor Post}} Issue 12</ref>

During one of his experiments with Veritas, Gandohar destroyed a small city on the island of {{Lore|Eollas}}.<ref>{{Meta|Two Worlds II: Antaloor Post}} Issue 18</ref>

===Discovery===
Gandohar discovers that the “Builders” of {{Lore|Antaloor}} had mastered the seven spheres of the magic realm, commanding the full power of each element – water, wind, fire, and earth. They were a peaceful race of all-powerful beings that sought to better the world around them. Gandohar discovered that, after creating the world of Antaloor, an insurrection occurred and a great civil war ensued, ending with the near-complete extinction of the “Builder’s” entire civilization and the near destruction of Antaloor herself (such a huge strain is put on the elements that the world almost tears itself apart). The scattered few that remained became known as {{Lore|the Orphans}}. Four of these survivors made a pact to repair the damage that their people had so carelessly caused. They sacrificed their freedom, pledging eternal commitment to governance of the four elements, becoming the four elemental gods of Antaloor. After deciphering the Orphan’s ancient texts, Gandohar discovers the ancient magic of {{Lore|Edency}}, providing the knowledge to control the elements. With the death of {{Lore|Aziraal}}, the god of fire, the elemental balance has been disturbed, opening a gateway for a fifth element, {{Lore|the Taint}}, to emerge. Seeing his opportunity to seize power over this ungoverned element and take his place among the three remaining gods, Gandohar sets out on his quest.<ref>{{Meta|Two Worlds II: Antaloor Post}} Issue 7</ref>

===Devilish Plans===
Gandohar begins to make a name for himself in the year 339, he begins by uniting the Orcs under a prophecy in the year 340.<ref name="CassaraTWIIP"></ref><ref name="Year340"></ref> In the year 345, Gandohar captures {{Lore|Kira}}, the sister of the {{Lore|Hero}}. After many months<ref group="n" name=":0"></ref>, a letter is sent to the Hero who meets up with Gandohar outside of the small village of {{TwoWorlds|Komorin}}. He appears to be acting on behalf of a mysterious, underground society responsible for kidnapping Kira. Gandohar sends the Hero on a quest to gather all of the fragments of a {{Lore|Relic}}, which he intends to use to free the God of Fire, Aziraal. He gains the Hero's trust by gaining Kira's trust, who vouches for him to her brother. At the same time, he plays the part of an ally to the Hero. Gandohar successfully kept up the charade until it was finally revealed that he was the ringleader of the underground society and responsible for the kidnapping.

{{Lore|Reist Tungard}}, who posed as the ringleader of Gandohar's dark brotherhood, transforms into a horrific, demonic entity. When the Relic is destroyed and the {{Lore|Grand Pentagram}} is created, Reist and Gandohar head to {{Lore|Oswaroh}} where Reist serves as a guard to the Star of Oswaroh. The Hero decides to side with Gandohar, who later betrays him yet again.

===Becoming Emperor===
Emperor Gandohar installs himself in Oswaroh after imprisoning Aziraal in Kira's body. It's unclear exactly what became of the {{Lore|Kingdom of Cathalon}} and its former ruler, King Emrys. The Orcs, unhappy with their betrayal and imprisonment of their God begin their {{Lore|Battle of Oswaroh|assault at Oswaroh}}. An elite strike force led by legendary general {{Lore|Rogdor}} enter the castle and attempt to kill Emperor Gandohar, but are unsuccessful.<ref name="TWIICDCH1"></ref> Emperor Gandohar's top general and leader of the {{Lore|Myrmidae}}<ref>{{Meta|Two Worlds II: Antaloor Post}} Issue 6</ref>, {{Lore|Sordahon}} is sent to decimate the lead Orc camp and cut off all reinforcements. He's ordered to not leave a single Orc standing. Sordahon is successful and all of the Orcs are killed.<ref name="TWIICDCH2"></ref> Following the Battle of Oswaroth, the Orc race is brought to the brink of extinction. To sustain Aziraal in Kira's body, Emperor Gandohar needs to sustain her body by transferring the life force of another into her. To do so requires the use of ancient artifacts known as {{Lore|Maliel's Thrones}}. He begins to search the {{Lore|Drak'ar Desert}} and finds the first in the catacombs of a temple.<ref name="TWIICDCH3"></ref><ref name="TWIICDCH4"></ref> One of Emperor Gandohar's search parties discovers the second throne on {{Lore|Elkronas Island}} in a burial ground. From there, Gandohar heads to overthrow {{Lore|Castle Vahkmaar}}.<ref name="TWIICDCH5"></ref>

===Emperor Gandohar===
Emperor Gandohar rules with an iron fist. During his reign, he commits several nefarious deeds such as officially disbanding the {{Lore|Mages Guild}}, forcing his subjects to work in verita mines, and wiping out nearly the entire Orcish race. He has been using Kira as his power source while draining the Hero of his life force to sustain her.

===Downfall===
The Hero assaults the Imperial Palace. When leaving the dungeons he encounters a group of soldiers who inform him that the Emperor is waiting and after a brief chat they take him. Gandohar is no longer hostile and is in a weakened state. When freed from Aziraal's influence he helped Kira and summoned {{Lore|Dar Pha}} to his castle to imprison Aziraal once again. The Prophet Cassara shows up and proclaims that she servers Aziraal and is in fact, a {{Lore|dragon}}. Gandohar opens a {{Lore|teleport}} and orders the hero, his sister and Dar Pha to run while he will deal with the dragon. Unfortunately for the Emperor, in his weakened state, he was overpowered by and presumably killed by Cassara. It's never shown, so it's inconclusive, but Cassara drops his crown at the feet of the heroes to instill a sense of hopelessness. Dar Pha says that Antaloor cannot be allowed to descend into chaos and that an Emperor must be on the throne, so Kira accept the responsibility and poses as Emperor Gandohar.

===Physical appearance===

===Personality===

==Appearances==
* {{TwoWorlds|Two Worlds}} - <small>(Questgiver, Antagonist)</small>
** {{TwoWorlds|Gandohar}}
* {{TwoWorldsII|Two Worlds II}} - <small>(Cutscenes only)</small>
* {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II - Castle Defense}} - <small>(Playable character)</small>

== Quests ==
* {{TwoWorlds|Tainted Blood}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Gandohar 1.png                         | Gandohar concept art.
Young Gandohar.jpg                           | Young Gandohar.
Two_Worlds_-_Gandohar_profile.png            | Gandohar in Two Worlds.
Two Worlds II - Emperor Gandohar artwork.png | Two Worlds II Emperor Gandohar promotional artwork.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Unlike most of the other characters from between the Two Worlds games his appearance does not change all that much.
* He was once a student of the {{TwoWorldsII|Veneficus University}} in {{TwoWorldsII|New Ashos}}.
* He appears to be the original inhabitant of the {{TwoWorldsII|Tower of Fangs}}. His {{TwoWorldsII|Gandohar's Journal|journal}} can be found inside on the top floor.
* In Two Worlds II, he wears a mask that covers his face.
* He caused the destruction of the first University and the creation of {{TwoWorldsII|The Swallows}}.
* His armor can be used in-game, but is impossible to spawn without using an external program.<!--Which game?-->

==In Other Languages==
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==See Also==
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==Notes==
<ref group="n" name=":0">The lore differs. Sometimes it's months, sometimes years.<br></ref>
<big>'''Years:'''</big>
* 3 Years. Two Worlds Official Website
<big>'''Months'''</big>
* Many months. Two Worlds official strategy guide, Topware website, Amazon summary.
* Several months. Two Worlds intro cutscene, Steam.
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==References==
* <ref name="Year340">An unknown prophet united the Orcs under his prophecy, 5 years ago in the year 340. {{TwoWorlds|Solon Moraios}}, {{TwoWorlds|Old Manor}}. MC: D3 ({{TwoWorlds|Two Worlds}})</ref>
* <ref name="CassaraTWIIP">{{TwoWorldsII|Cassara}} {{TwoWorldsII|Two Worlds II}} prologue. Third conversation. We know little about the Dark Lord before he first appeared eleven years ago."</ref>
* <ref>https://www.topware.com/us/two-worlds.html</ref> Used in notes. The Hero spent many weary months searching for his sister.
* <ref name="TWIICDCH1">The summary for {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II: Castle Defense}} {{CastleDefense|(Chapter 1)}}</ref>
* <ref name="TWIICDCH2">The summary for {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II: Castle Defense (Chapter 2)}}</ref>
* <ref name="TWIICDCH3">The summary for {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II: Castle Defense (Chapter 3)}}</ref>
* <ref name="TWIICDCH4">The summary for {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II: Castle Defense (Chapter 4)}}</ref>
* <ref name="TWIICDCH5">The summary for {{CastleDefense|Two Worlds II: Castle Defense (Chapter 5)}}</ref>
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