Santiago Highdark

"My dear countrymen, you remind me how little our culture has advanced. The world is cruel, it doesn't have to be ugly." 
-Santiago Highdark
== History ==
Highdark was the most powerful man of his era, when Padishah Shaul was removed from the minutiae of rule, and the Grand Vizier was working in Al Dijar. He was a Warlock, who had made a pact with Orcus, who gave Highdark the power to rule Al Basazar, if only he would turn it into a city of undead. Highdark was given the Wand of Orcus, but he tried to destroy it, and refused to carry out the pact. The attempt created an arcane storm, animating all the dead in his house, who tormented him as ghosts. Shortly afterward, Highdark was deposed by the other Guild Masters, who forced him into retirement. He died of old age shortly thereafter. His mansion fell into disuse, and became a refuge for the darkness of Al Basazar. It was he who turned Al Basazar into a city of light and color. 
Highdark was responsible for building the Highdark Children’s Library, the Highdark Medical Center, the Highdark Charitable Foundation, and the Highdark Orphanage. 
Highdark was the son of a travelling merchant and a prostitute. He has three daughters, the eldest, Katerina, and twins, Amelia and Anna. Katerina killed herself after her father poisoned Isaac, a prospective husband he did not approve of. 
== Personality ==
"But would you kindly ponder this question: What would your good do if evil didn't exist, and what would the earth look like if all the shadows disappeared? After all, shadows are cast by things and people. Here is the shadow of my sword. But shadows also come from trees and living beings. Do you want to strip the earth of all trees and living things just because of your fantasy of enjoying naked light? You're stupid."
-Santiago Highdark
Tyrannical Grand Guildmaster of Al Basazar and builder of Highdark Hall. Wealthiest man in Aglazdere, beloved for his negotiating skills, fervent nationalism, and philanthropy. Also a philanderer, demon worshipper, and pathological liar. Consolidated all power by forcing the other Guildmasters and merchant leaders of Al Basazar to live in his mansion. Lusted after Rose, one of the few women to ever refuse him. Had a rivalry with Grand Vizier Mazhar.
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Category:Aglazdere
Category:Dead
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