Lord of Dark (Title)
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The Lord of Dark, also known as the Demon King, is a character referenced in the chapter of the same name, as well as a title used by its main antagonists.
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Appearance
While the original Lord of Dark never appears in the flesh, his likeness can be seen in the form of statues in his mountain lair. He is depicted as a dark knight, clad in heavy armor with a cape and a full-face helmet; in this form, he bears a strong resemblance to the Headhunter.
Status
The original Lord of Dark is long dead, as are the only known inheritors of his title: a demon and two humans. However, as long as humans have the capacity for hate, anyone might still become a Lord of Dark.
Background
Before The Lord of Dark chapter
Little is known about the original holder of this title, as he was defeated and killed by Hasshe and Uranus twenty years ago. During his reign, he crafted a number of magic statues in his den within the Archon's Roost. One of these makes up part of his throne atop the mountain's peak.
During The Lord of Dark chapter
At the start of the chapter, a new Lord of Dark kidnaps Princess Alethea. Oersted and his allies track the the fiend to the Archon's Roost and slay it. Hasshe warns the others that this was not the foe he fought before, and that the struggle against the Lord of Dark is not over. Streibough takes up the mantle only moments later, faking his death and using his new power to turn Lucrece and Alethea against Oersted.
After Streibough's death and Alethea's subsequent suicide, a despondent Oersted abandons humanity and becomes the new Lord of Dark, Odio.
During the Dominion of Hate chapter
The heroes encounter Odio atop the Lord of Dark's throne. It remains visible during the battle, just above the well of darkness.
In the remake, the Sin of Odio strongly resembles the statues, and by extension the first Lord of Dark.
Trivia
- When Oersted becomes Odio, the throne's eyes glow for a moment; the throne seemingly plays a major role in the transfer of the title.
Gallery
Original
Statues depicting past and future incarnations.
A statue of the first Lord of Dark, deep in the Archon's Roost.
Remake
A statue of the first Lord of Dark, deep in the Archon's Roost.
The throne's eyes glow as Oersted becomes Odio.
| The Middle Ages: The Lord of Dark |
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| Characters |
| Oersted • Streibough • Hasshe • Uranus • Alethea • King of Lucrece • Lord of Dark |
| Locations |
| Kingdom of Lucrece (Lucrece Castle • Hallowed Wood • Fugalia Village • The Hero's Rest • The Archon's Roost) |
| Enemies |
| Armstrong • Dragunon • Outrider • Mandyne • Iron Beetle • Sineater • Sharpbeak • Frostvine • Faitheater • Frostbulb • Raging Bear • Flame Beetle • Spitbeak • Flamebulb • Lesser Dragon • Royal Guard • Green Knight • Cynophobia • Arachnophobia • Dracophobia • Entomophobia • The Lord of Dark • The Lord of Dark (Shadow) • Claustrophobia • Scotophobia • Acrophobia • Acrothrall • Hygrophobia |
| Music |
| Epic of the Archon • On Broken Wings • Heroic Struggle • The Archon's Roost • On Broken Wings - Reminiscence |
| Transcripts |
| 2022 (English) • 1994 (English, Japanese,) |