Demon Prince of Conspiracy and Tyranny [Lesser]
Crusaders (the Dark Legion) (see also priests)
| Symbol | Iron gauntlet (fire opals on back of palm at higher levels) | |
| Alignment | Chaotic (Neutral) Evil | |
| Crusader Alignment | CE | |
| Plane | Abyss | |
| Worshippers | Conspirators, some humanoids, some drow | |
| Race | Human, drow, half-orc | |
| Sex | Any | |
| Attributes | Strength 13, Dexterity, Constitution 11, Wisdom 13, Charisma 15 | -2 |
| Proficiency Groups | Warrior, Priest, General | 5 |
| Bonus Proficiency | Riding | 3 |
| Preferred Weapons | Lance, horseman's mace | |
| Allowed Weapons | Any | 10 |
| Armor | Any, any shield (plate armors preferred) | |
| Primary Sphere | Combat | 10 |
| Major Spheres | All, Summoning, Sun (reversed) | 18 |
| Minor Spheres | Charm, Elemental (Earth, Fire), Healing | 16 |
| Additional Spells | Battlefate (1st level), Cloak Bravery/Fear (4th level) | 1 |
| Abilities | ||
| Control Undead at 1/2 level, rounded down | 10 | |
| Normal crusader followers | 5 | |
| THACO and multiple attacks as fighter | 30 | |
| Exceptional strength and constitution bonuses as fighter | 20 | |
| Harmful touch: cause 2 hp/level of damage by touch, once per day | 10 | |
| Backstab and move silently abilities as a thief of equivalent level | 15 | |
| 5th level | Charm person (1/day) 5 (1/day) + 2 (W1) - 2 (5th level) - 1 (2 powers) = 5 (minimum) |
5 |
| 9th level | Suggest (1/day) 5 (1/day) + 6 (W3) - 4 (9th level) - 1 (2 powers) = 6 |
6 |
| Limitations | ||
| Very reduced spell casting (2 less spells of each level, no 6th or 7th level spells) | -25 | |
| Holy symbol is granted directly from Malikon, it must be possessed to cast any spells and cannot be replaced except through Malikon's hands | -8 | |
| +5% experience cost | -5 | |
| Raiment | Black armor with red gauntlets, or black tunic with red gauntlet emblem | |
| Holy Days | Midwinter's Day (human sacrifice) | |
| Notes | ||
| Most temples are in or near the Citadel of the Council, or below ground in the land of the Drow | ||
| Background | ||
| Malikon is one of the more subtle of demon princes, and is less dedicated to chaos and destruction than his brethren. He seeks to gain domination through subterfuge rather than direct force. His main center of power is the Council, a group of conspirators located in the Bandit Kingdoms (near Rift Canyon). From their hidden stronghold, they seek to influence events on the Flanaess. It is known that their agents have penetrated (and possibly control) the network of the slave lords, the orcish empire of the Pomarj, and the Scarlet Brotherhood. They also have many allies in humanoid regions throughout the Flanaess, and in the subterranean cities of the Drow. His priests are always seeking to turn new nations to Malikon's cause. They are currently concentrating on infiltrating the United Kingdom of Ahlissa (seeking to gain back power lost in the fall of the Malachite Throne).
Malikon's priests rule over an elite order of knighthood, known as the Dark Legion. These knights have priestly powers similar to those of a paladin, as well as fearsome skill in combat. Fortunately, there are less than 50 full knights in the Legion at this time, though Malikon's priests are always eager to enlist new warriors in their service. Malikon is known to have great enmity with the Demoness Lolth, as well as with Fraz'Urb'Luu (Prince of Deception). He is currently allied with Graz'zt and Yeenoghu. He normally appears as a shadowy figure in rune-covered black plate armor, wearing a great cloak of mingled fire and shadow. It is unknown if this is his true form. |
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| Sources | ||
| Malikon (and his background) are largely my own creation, though he is loosely based on Tyranthaxus, the Forgotten Realm's Lord of Tyranny | ||