![[MalacharBloodfistPathfinder.webp]] # Malachar Bloodfist _Human Death Knight | Warlord of the Black Gauntlet_ ## Summary A nobleman who turned to [[Bane]] and was granted return as a death knight upon death, centuries ago. [[Dead Three]] cultists found his tomb and worked rituals to awaken him. A band of heroes destroyed him. %% ## Now _Deceased — destroyed by heroes after cultists tried to wake him._ ## Appearance A towering figure in ancient plate armor bearing [[Bane]]'s gauntlet symbol, red eyes burning through the helm's visor. Before emerging, only his voice carries from inside a black stone sarcophagus. ## Personality Righteous conviction twisted into tyrannical certainty. Believes his rule would solve every problem. Speaks like a nobleman addressing subjects even when threatening them, and grew stronger with each failed ritual attempt. ## Quote _"You know not what chaos you preserve by denying Bane's order! I offer salvation, and you choose suffering!"_ ## Background **The Nobleman:** He turned to [[Bane]] when rivals and chaos threatened his lands, believing absolute order could save his people. His fanatical service earned him the right to return as a death knight. **The Awakening:** The [[Dead Three]] cultists discovered his tomb and began the rituals to bring him back before heroes put an end to him. ## Stats **Base:** Death Knight (MM p.47), when fully resurrected. Partial awakening: Wight (MM p.300). Otherwise a disembodied spirit. %%