Phaerzon (MLIV)

Phaerzon (Mortal name: Patrick Marshall) is a Main Character and an Antagonist in "Miracula Luxia IV".
He is a powerful Lich, gifted with incredible power and immortality by Mordred Darkthrop when he accepted his offer to become one of his most trusted servants. Having been tasked to keep the humans weak and divided by the evil wizard, this creature has been causing absolute chaos in its wake, putting an end to all of humanity's virtues in just a single snap of its skeletal hand.
He serves as the true Main Antagonist of Chapter II.
== Overview ==
Phaerzon is one of the oldest liches who have lived in the known world. And one of the most powerful, without a doubt.
His story began in a small village, where he served as a simple farmhand... until he found a black book that changed his life forever. Constantly reading its contents and making sense of the evil within, Patrick Marshall soon became infatuated with it.
In the years that came by, Patrick became a necromancer. He brought the undead back to live (or unlife, as others might say) and used them as his new, tireless army that helped him conquer a large portion of the world in just a few years. However, his tyranny was eventually stopped when a group of simple adventurers entered his dark halls, equipped with the finest armor and wielding the shiniest of weapons, and ended his life in front of all of his servants.
On the brink of death, Patrick Marshall was given one final boon by the dark book- eternal life. He rose from the death as a Lich- the most powerful of the undead who wield unspeakable power and undeniably evil. He gathered his undead army back and got his revenge on the petty heroes who struck him down, becoming a force feared by many.
However, this was not a reason to celebrate. While he was gifted with power beyond mortal comprehension, he knew one thing- even the greatest villains may die if faced by a hero, clear of heart and soul. So, he did his best to operate in secret, not allowing anyone to reach him (or even know where he is).
Thousands of years passed. Patrick forgot about his mortal self and Phaerzon, thinking it would suit his new persona much better. And he was right. His name spoken only in whispers, he became one of the terrors left undefeated in the modern world. Even the greatest heroes did not stand a chance against him. But, with time, his immortality dwindled and he briefly became a mortal being again... until he met Mordred Darkthrop, who restored the power bestowed upon him with just a few simple words.
And thus, Phaerzon saw an ally in the evil wizard, deciding to join him in his conquest of enslaving the entire world and became one of his most trusted allies and favored advisors.
Phaerzon is a being who has shown great loyalty, but to the wrong people. He is eager to please his dark master by causing all kinds of trouble for the inhabitants of the world, be it simple mind altering or absolute destruction. The lich has the innate power of controlling the minds of others, often leading to unexpected encounters with their "former" allies. Most recently, he works together with the evil necromancer Vexor to bring forth the biggest undead army the known world has ever seen.
The lord of the dead is powerful, but too proud of himself and to foolish to surrender. Might this be his undoing?
== Death ==
=== Killed By ===
* Himself (Indirectly Caused)
As Phaerzon gets into a battle with the legendary hero Adam Kaos, he thinks of the boy as nothing more than an ant in his way to eternal glory. He thinks that he is the superior being and even mocks him, showing how much he despises anyone who would dare to question his rule.
However, underestimating Adam proved to be his undoing, ultimately causing his eventual demise.
* Adam Kaos
Adam valiantly fights the evil lich, nearly getting killed by his deadliest spell in the process. However, with the power of hope and faith, he manages to survive, giving his enemy a valuable and important lesson- that nothing is impossible.
Much to Phaerzon's surprise, Adam manages to cast a powerful spell that pierces his body and tears it apart, turning him into a pile of ashes in no time and sending the once powerful and undefeatable lord of the dead into the darkness once more.
However is never truly defeated until Adam finds his tomb and, with the help of Linus, manages to exorcise his spirit, banishing his soul from the real world forever.
== Killed Victims ==
* Himself (Indirectly Caused)
* Numerous unnamed humans
* Numerous unnamed humanoids
== Trivia ==
* Phaerzon is the first Lich encountered in "Miracula Luxia IV", as well as the "Miracula Luxia" series overall.
*Phaerzon's age is a reference to the current century, as well as the year when it began.
*Although Phaerzon's lich name has no known meaning, his mortal one (Patrick) is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "patrician" and "nobleman".
** In addition, it can be derived from the old English elements "Pǣga" (meaning "unknown") and "Rice" (meaning "ruler").
* His mortal surname (Marshall) is of a Scottish origin, meaning "horse servant" and "love of horses".
** In addition it is translated as "keeper of horses" in German.
** Since Phaerzon has been very fond of horses, both in life and unlife, those meanings tend to describe him well.