Baron Von Flamefright

Baron Von Flamefright, is an antagonist of the crossover RPG, Fantendo's Card Cataclysm. Baron is introduced as one of The Cardmaster's most loyal servants, however during the climax of the game, he betrays his master and takes control of his plan to destroy the universe, in turn becoming the true main antagonist of the game as well as the final boss.
== Character ==
=== Appearance ===
Baron is a ghost-like creature comprised of purple fire, originally brought to life long ago by dark magic. He has two arm-like appendages made out of flames, although one of these has been replaced by a blue mechanical arm with a built-in claw. He wears a light blue cape, red bowtie and a blue square-shaped monocle. He also has two purple wings made of a similar substance to his body.
His true form, known as the Flamefright Phantom, is an enormous phantasmal monster with three fiery tentacles, a black bowtie and hat, as well as glowing red eyes and a hexagonal red monocle.
=== Personality ===
When first introduced, Baron is seen as a loyal and submissive servant to The Cardmaster, making it his priority to please his master and ensure his orders are carried out with utmost efficiency. He acts very condescendingly towards the heroes, thinking he is much more noble and important then they are. Furthermore, he also acts patronizingly and smugly towards his lesser allies, such as Hyperlight Bowser, although to a lesser extent.
Baron's true colors are shown when he betrays his former master without a moment's notice, wanting to fulfil his task of destroying the universe, which he believes to be ugly, and creating a brand new one dedicated to him in its place. This shows that he is not only egotistical, but psychopathic, as he stops at nothing to try and kill all of the heroes who oppose him, even The Cardmaster.
=== Abilities ===
Baron is most notable able to manipulate fire, including the flames that make up his body. He can freely remove flames from his body at will, and use them to either attack, or set fire to things. He even attempts to ignite the Great Galleon, although the fire is later put out.
Furthermore, Baron is able to transform freely between his normal form, and his true form, known as the Flamefright Phantom. In this form, he is much larger and considerably stronger too.
Attacks used by Baron in Fantendo's Card Cataclysm include:
*Frightening Fires - A flame projectile, formed from fire from his body. He is able to shoot this fireball at opponents, igniting them. Hero Cards that are struck in battle will be instantly KO'd after three turns if the fire is not extinguished.
*Flamefright Fires - A stronger version of Frightening Fires that Baron can use when in his Flamefright Phantom form. Hero Cards that are struck in battle will be instantly KO'd the following turn if the flames aren't put out.
== History ==
Baron's true origins remain vastly unknown, however it is known that he was born from a combination of fire and dark magic, hence leading to his fiery appearance.
At some point before the events of Fantendo's Card Cataclysm, Baron was recruited by The Cardmaster to destroy the universe. Baron agreed to help, already despising the universe and believing it to be ugly. While recruiting more heroes, Baron was almost killed, and The Cardmaster saved his life. In return, Baron promised eternal loyalty towards The Cardmaster and was made the second-in-command of The Cardmaster's army.
=== Fantendo's Card Cataclysm ===
Baron is first encountered during the first chapter of the game, claiming to have been sent out by The Cardmaster to prevent the heroes from gathering more Hero Cards. After being defeated, he is warped back to The Cardmaster's lair. He is fought three times normally during the game, having boosted stats for the second fight, and fighting alongside Tobura for his third fight.
During the climax of the story, Baron assists The Cardmaster in his fight against the heroes by occasionally healing him and enhancing his stats. When The Cardmaster is defeated and eventually reconciles with Captain Cashew, Baron is disgusted by The Cardmaster's attempt to end the plot to destroy the universe. Wanting to carry on with the plan, Baron absorbs the energy from the growing black hole and transforms into his true form, the Flamefright Phantom, to attempt to kill the heroes. 
Despite his efforts, Baron is defeated, and he falls into the black hole and disintegrates. This in turn causes the black hole to vanish, and the universe is saved.
== Other Apperances ==
== Gallery ==
File:FCC_Baron.png|Official artwork from Fantendo's Card Cataclysm
File:FCC_Baron_Form.png|Official artwork of his true form from Fantendo's Card Cataclysm
== Trivia ==
*Baron Von Flamefright's name was originally suggested by Dorothy Nightingale in the Fantendo Discord Server.
*Baron's final form has the highest stats out of any Hero, Enemy or Boss in Fantendo's Card Cataclysm, with 110 in every stat. He is the only character to have a stat higher than 100.
*On the Fantendo Discord Server, Puddle hinted that Baron, alongside Cashew and The Cardmaster, will most likely return in some future project. How this will happen is uncertain, as Baron was killed during the events of Fantendo's Card Cataclysm.
Category:Fire Creatures
Category:Fantendo's Card Cataclysm
Category:Spheal's Stuff
Category:Spheal's Characters
Category:Antagonists
Category:Final Bosses
Category:Deceased Characters