Malagdax is a dreaded name of the Winter Court, a terrifying being of dread power. He clawed his way to power in the Winter Court of the Fey many millennia ago, across the bodies of several rivals. He has won the loyalty or fearful respect of the Baronnes he needs to support his claim, and sits now as one of the highest-ranking nobles of that Court. Malagdax is a cruel and tempestuous sort, as given to rewarding someone who sings a song in a way he appreciates, as having their throat and lungs removed and displayed in his trophy hall. If they’re very lucky, unlike one of his former entertainers, the organs won’t continue to function and provide soft chamber-music for him. When Dark Fey are mentioned, he is the epitome of what mortal folk dread. Statistics: Malagdax is truly Chaotic and Evil, and possesses all the spellcasting power of a 15th-level Sorcerer. He is also no slouch when it comes to combat, and he can wield a sword as well as any 18th-level Fighter. His powers as an Archduke of the Winter Court mean that he has magical abilities, as well as access to many *many* hirelings, and an impressive armory at his disposal. Expect to face Pixie assassins, sycophantic Warlocks, skinning Devils, Night Hag dreambutchers, and a host of other wicked followers before ever crossing blades with Malagdax. In addition, he is likely to keep innocent (and not so innocent) hostages chained to him in case of attack, to prevent area effects which might harm them. How to use Malagdax in your games: • Malagdax makes an impressive nemesis for a high-level (13th+) party including a spellcaster. He is civilized (at least according to his own rules) and can be dealt with- threatening his power base may make him listen, but he might also carve the pretty eyes out of your diplomat afterwards. • Instead of setting him up as a long-term bad guy, Malagdax might also be someone to take instant offense at any kind of imagines slight for any group that needs to deal with the Winter Court. • As an Archduke of the Winter Court, Malagdax might also make an appropriate patron for an evil-aligned Fey-based Warlock. He is a patron who appreciates and captures beauty, which might motivate a player to flavor their patron as more than a simple malignant presence. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 5 January 2019) ArchivesComments are closed.
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