The Neotline

The Neotline are a powerful and mysterious race that settled into the lands of Avernum around the same time as the mythical Vahnatai.
Unbeknownst to most of the characters in "MLIV:TO", they were the ones who orchestrated the huge war between the forces of Good and Evil on the Surface. They were the ones who fueled Emperor Redmark's desire to take over everything, with the sole intention of taking it all for themselves when he least expects it.
Despite the fact that they never appear in the main story, they serve as its second (and last) Central Antagonists.
== Overview ==
The origins of the Neotline remain a mystery to everyone but the most ambitious of scholars, especially those who are unwilling to share. However, there are several major theories that describe them as beings from outer space. The reason why they settled into the lands of Avernum is because it is the place where they truly feel at home and can use as their empire... even though they would never be able to do so in the eyes of their eventual enemies.
One way or another, many of those mysterious alien being were able to escape into the underworld and avoid the worst of the mistrustful human forces. There, they built hidden cities, factories and, most importantly, a strong web of communities that have one major purpose- taking over the lands above while the humans are distracted by their own petty conflicts.
So far, this has not worked very well. The human beings are quite organized, and it is all thanks to the Kaos family and their allies, despite the fact that they were nearly torn apart. This has angered the Neotline greatly and they decided to aid the madman known as Redmark in his effort to take over the Known Lands, under the pretense of being his closest allies. Until Redmark's eventual demise, they managed to hide their involvement in the conflict. Nobody was capable of suspecting anything and tracing it back to them, due to the fact that they were too busy trying to survive. However, the new times bring new questions. The humans begin to realize that Redmark could not operate this massive empire all by himself. Perhaps this well-hidden secret will not remain this way for long.
== Battle Expertise ==
The Neotline are masters of the caves. They are able to conceal some of their most powerful warriors and use them to deliver lethal damage to those who dare to oppose the rule that they are trying to forge with their own hands.
Many of their kind use more primitive weapons, such as stone swords and bows made of the weakest wood. And yet, they secretly possess weapons of mass destruction, including laser guns, proton mines and high voltage glowswords, left behind by the very first members of their race on this planet. This is the reason why, despite the fact that Avernum's sovereign is still in charge of his people, they are able to strike fear into the hearts of the people of the caverns.
Despite the fact that their weapons are often of low quality, their armor is truly fascinating. In battle, they wield titanium plate mails and, for the weaker members of their battle units, titanium-plated studded armor. Their robes are enchanted with magic that is able to ward away powerful spells. Even their regular clothing is resistant to the harsh environment and constant attacks of their enemies.
As for their leader, he wears the Crown of Neotline- a symbol of the royal house that allows him to control and direct his units into battle, preventing them from deserting or turning on their own allies. He also possesses the mightiest protection the mages of the Neotline could offer, capable of warding away almost any physical or magical blow. Many assassins have experienced his powers firsthand and have easily fallen victim to his absolute wrath.
== Members ==
=== Leader ===
* Alric
=== Council Members ===
* Sindu
* Xaax
=== Other Members ===
* Many unnamed warriors
* Many unnamed commoners
== Deaths ==
TBA
== Trivia ==
* The Neotline are the last Antagonists of "MLIV:TO".
* The Neotline, despite being an alien society, are known to be sworn enemies of the Vahnatai.
* Despite the fact that they never appeared in the main story, the Neotline are the longest lasting antagonistic group in the entire Ministory, with the Legions of Redmark being just below them.