Malderane, the Dark One
Below is a total account of the actions of Malderane, the Dark One known to humanity of the present day. Read with caution.
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Malderane was a self-proclaimed deity that lived from the start of written records in the Dawning Era to the end of the Golden Era. His last mention was in the Malkatech in an event known as the sacking of Vancoura in the year 10485 Ge. Most modern historians believe Malderane to be dead, but his spirit to still capable of manipulating the physical realms. There is also an indication from writing that there was more than one of his kind. The Dark One had many servants that were lesser than him, but still immortal beings.
Malderane's Philosophy
In his own words, Malderane deems humans and all other sentient races, as inferior fragments of a failed design. His charter of "Immortality by Death" states that all living souls should succumb to his will and allow him to manifest himself within themselves to secure true happiness and life. Malderane's teachings are still practiced in a form called the "Mazzacarian Rite". Mazzacarian cultists still prosper in the form of extremism on outskirt worlds.
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Mazzacarians try to shape world politics with violence and convert new members to their views through fear and intimidation. Some resonate freely due to the self-centered nature of Malderane's teachings and the amount Mazzacarian rite excuses vices. Self-worship is also a key to becoming one with Malderane, and mental dysfunction is taught in Malderane's writings as being defaults of Magnum Auctor. The chosen ones of Malderane's cults claim that anyone who fully accepts the Dark One will be free of disease and ailments.
An Artistic Representation of Malderane in his human form during his Reign.
Malderane during the Dawning Era
The Dawning Era was captured in writing from the Malketech as being tumultuous for man and other Sentient races. Below, it is written in somewhat abstract text the history of Malderane through the first era of time. Be mindful that ancient humans, and other sentients, did not know Malderane's real name. He was referred to as "The Keeper" or "Dark One."
"The Keeper was destined to guide man through the mortal life into the spiritual. His perch was the highest of all the mountains, none was away from his sight. All sentient beings admired his grandeur, and respect was given to him and his master Magnum Auctor. Due to the passage of time and the rise of the Chyme Lords, many would begin to lose the memory of the one perched on the mountain. The supposed keeper of the sentient races failed to act and allowed heresies and ill deeds to progress. Until in the darkest hour of the night before the dawn, a thunderous clap of lightning announced his betrayal. For a messenger from Magnum Auctor smote the Dark One and condemned him to be forever banned from his master's house. Revelation from this spectacle gave the innocent lives warning, and they were able to hide in caverns deep. The Dark One consumed all the nonbelievers. And with diseases, he blighted the lifespans of all mortal beings."
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The written text continues to state that Malderane designed terrible constructs to house those he deemed too intelligent to make them mortal but through eternal torment. As mentioned in the article dedicated to the Malderane Era, he forced all of sentient life into colonies maxing at 5,000 lives. No more were allowed less they be culled out in the form of sacrifice.
Examples of modern Mazzacarians harassing Phox an Sparky. This behavior is greatly frowned upon as well as the other cult-like actions Mazzacarians indulge in.
Malderane's Era, a Reign of Terror
Malderane's reign is summarised under the Malderane Era. The worst affronts would be brought about against all mortal life during this period. Even nature would be under constant assault by the Dark One's desire to transform the entire universe into his abode. Constantly, he would twist his own words to trap those oppressed by him and kill as many sentient beings as he could. Malderane made false humans to replace the originals that would forever be loyal to him and share his fallen nature. But, none could reproduce and their numbers would never grow.
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Malderane made a point to set up his throne on Vancoura in the ruins of his once glorious palace to lord over the land. Due to his betrayal of Magnum Auctor, his domain had turned into a black void not capable of holding beauty. From his tormented dome, he would grow his malice and torment the whole world that was the home of humanity.
There were groups of sentient mortals Malderane would grant gifts, ones that would give him the full honor that he demanded and allow him to manifest inside their bodies. These humans and other races were greatly feared amongst the oppressed.
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A depiction of what one of the false men of Malderane looked like. They would clad themselves fully with no means to determine what their actual appearance would be.