Kralos

Lord Kralos (/ˈkreɪləʊs/), the Wither Knight, is the current Grandmaster of the Wither Knights, the elite warriors of the Nether Empire's Wither Clan. He first appeared in "Hard Pill to Swallow". 
Kralos is the trusted advisor of Emperor Naeus and one of his two main generals. He fought alongside Naeus during the civil war and all his major battles. Kralos is currently stationed at the End City of Dragonspire; after the Nether conquered it, it was repurposed as an enderman concentration camp and ender pearl farm. He resurrected the Ender Dragon and transformed her into the Nether Dragon, earning him the title of Dragonlord Kralos. He is currently training her to join the imperial armies. 
== Design ==
Kralos is a sturdyOlaguer, Rain [radapedaxa] (August 2, 2023). "He’s just your average wither skeleton with a little more tankiness. Netherite Naeus and Kralos are tough (Kralos wears armor on top of his already sturdy skeleton)". Discord message. wither skeleton. His eyes are black, with red pupils. His armour is forged with black iron,Olaguer, Rain [radapedaxa] (September 15, 2021). "Black iron". Discord message. and he uses a black two-handed broadaxe as a weapon. In season 4, much of Kralos' armour got coloured blood red and dark purple. He also has an Eye of Ender embedded in his chestplate, probably made with the ender pearls farmed in New Dragonspire.
== Story ==
Kralos' backstory is unknown, including his role before Glutton's death, but it can be assumed that he was involved somehow in the army; he may have also been Naeus' advisor before then.
He is Naeus' advisor and right-hand man and will do anything to help the Wither Skeletons. He led the Wither Skeletons during Naeus' term as ruler, participating in the Nether Civil War in the resistance, and the Battle of New Dragonspire and First Battle of the Far Plains.
==Skills==
Kralos' skeleton is sturdy rather than thin and bony, making him one of the strongest wither skeletons. He is also a highly skilled fighter and has tactical experience. If Naeus were deprived of his powers, Kralos could draw him in a duel.Olaguer, Rain [radapedaxa] (December 17, 2022). "Without his powers, they're pretty much equal in strength so it would be a tie. Kralos respects Naeus because of his wise leadership." Discord message. He wields a Wither Axe into battle against the Pigmen. 
== Personality ==
Kralos is intelligent, obedient, and loyal to Naeus. His only motivation is to realise the glory of the Nether Empire.Olaguer, Rain (2018). "The Nether Horde". Rainimator Lorebook. Wattpad. Kralos is not violent at heart — buried within is a calm and amiable man. He kills because he is ordered to, but finds no enjoyment in the deaths of others.Olaguer, Rain [radapedaxa] (February 24, 2023). "I also see Kralos as a calm and sweet guy deep inside, but he kills only when ordered and not because he wants to." Discord message.
== Appearances ==
==Trivia==
*Kralos, Hogsworth and Infernius' names were all decided through votes on the Rainimator Discord.
*Kralos shares his axe with the Wither Knight in Begin Again and one of the Assassins in Wishing Dead.
**Kralos' axe, however, is longer than the other two's.
*Kralos is one of two people born in December, with the other being Ceris.
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