Alric (MLTO)

Alric (Also known as Alric of the Unknown) was a Main Character and an Antagonist in "MLIV:TO".
He was the leader of the Neotline- an extremely powerful race of alien beings, not too different from the Vahnatai, who seek to take over Society, both below and above the ground. Despite being seemingly friendly and helpful at first, they soon turned on everything around them, slowly bringing everything Geralt and his allies made with their own hands back to ruin.
He served as the second Main Antagonist of "MLIV:TO" overall.
== Personality ==
Alric is egotistical, but very cunning. He has a desire to rule everything in the Known lands, but knows when he is going too far and whether there is an alternative way to do so or not. This has helped him secretly rule the lands of Avernum for many years and the uncertainty of its denizens only made it worse.
Unlike many villains in the "Miracula Luxia" series, Alric tends to feed on the fear of his enemies. Seeing that they are unsure and scared of him fuels his dark heart and he can easily tell that they are afraid, even when they refuse to show it. A powerful trait that has kept him afloat ever since he has known himself, he claims that it has helped him survive in this harsh world and teach him the most valuable lesson (at least for him)- Trust only your own desires.
In addition to that, Alric is also very corrupt and power-hungry. He and his council often accept mercenary offers that will reward them with a lot of gold and is more than willing enough to send some of his most powerful warriors to get rid of troublemakers who stand in their way to money and fame (or rather, infamy).
However, Alric also has a very notable disadvantage- he is notoriously lazy and, at times, very lethargic. He rarely gets out of the council's stronghold and even allows his councilmembers to solve the hidden empire's problems for him. Even so, he is still capable of defending himself, should a particularly powerful and determined assassin come to end his tyranny. Sometimes.
== Battle Expertise ==
Alric does not known anything related to Magic or Swordplay, despite possessing a high and notable status. All that he is capable of is sitting in his beautiful throne and exuding volatile gasses, annoying both his friends and his enemies.
== Killed Victims ==
* Claudia Redmark (Indirectly Caused, Alive)
== Death ==
=== Killed By ===
* Kiara Kaos (Caused)
As the heroes arrive at the Neotlinean capital, Alric does his best to trick them into eradicating themselves. However, when his plans do not work, he is forced to use his magic and demand their total obedience.
Although he succeeds in capturing the souls of Aurelia and Jett via the Crown of Eternity, Alric's plan ultimately backfires when their allies- Geralt and Kiara- survive his unexpected attack and invade his keep, turning the silent statues of the building into lethal guardians and slaughtering the remnants of his mighty army, forcing their leader to into hiding.
When the duo eventually finds him, Alric uses whatever magic is left in the crown to summon a host of powerful spectral defenders to aid him. However, his plan is cut short when Geralt summons the souls of numerous fallen heroes to protect them. With the help of the statues, the tables are turned and Alric is trapped inside of his own fortress, alongside his beloved council.
As the heroes approach him, he frantically attempts to trigger the crown's powers again. However, he has managed to exhaust most of its energy, leaving himself vulnerable to Kiara's counterattack. Once she gets close enough to him, she casts a spell and binds him with magical chains, preventing him from running away with the crown and sealing his fate.
* Geralt Kaos
In order to save the world again, Geralt deems it necessary to relieve the sovereign of the Neotline of his crown. A fierce battle ensues between the two of them, getting much more intense with each passing second.
After a long and arduous struggle for the mighty prize, Geralt manages to rip the Crown of Eternity away from Alric's head. As soon as he does so, the ancient creature starts to disintegrate, his form no longer sustained by the crown's revitalizing energy.
Soon, the Emperor of the Neotline turns into a large pile of ashes, never to return again.
== Trivia ==
* Alric's name is of German origin. It means "ruler of all", as well as "noble, regal ruler".
*Alric is the last Main Antagonist in "MLIV:TO".
**In addition, he is also the last Main Antagonist in "MLIV:TO" to die.
*Alric is the only character with a primary element of LIGHT in the entire "Miracula Luxia" universe who serves as an Antagonist
* Alric is one of the oldest characters in "Miracula Luxia" universe overall.