Mal

Malevolence or Mal for short is the second in command of the nether horde he is a vicious member of the horde. Like Midnight he also survived the final war and is currently rebuilding the horde.

## Personality

Mal embodies the epitome of malevolence. Initially cloaked in politeness, he reveals himself to be an exceedingly crafty, manipulative, and ruthlessly sadistic individual who derives immense gratification from the widespread slaughter and devastation of others. At his core, Mal derives perverse pleasure from inflicting death, agony, and ruin. His penchant for making his victims suffer before delivering the final blow is a grim testament to his cruelty, explaining his reluctance to dispatch his foes swiftly. It is worth noting that Mal tortured every opponent he has fought.

Among the members of the Horde, Mal stands as an embodiment of evil that surpasses all others. Even the most astute and imaginative manipulators within the series have acknowledged the impressive extent of his manipulative prowess.

Furthermore, Mal exhibits a disturbing proclivity for violence. For instance, he brutally assaulted Lyra, showcasing his unrestrained brutality. Another sinister aspect of his character is his penchant for taunting his prey, a behavior consistently observed when he orchestrates chaos and pandemonium.

His violent outbursts, primarily triggered by his temper, serve as further evidence of his sadism. Mal possesses few, if any, redeeming qualities to offset these malevolent tendencies and demonstrates no remorse for his malevolent actions. Moreover, his loyalty to the faction he serves is tenuous at best, as he harbors thoughts of defecting to a more formidable faction from the nether.

## Appearance

Mal was a muscular young man that has white hair that drapes over his right eye. He also has a scar in his left eye he wears a crimson cloak with gold jewelry he has a black suit and gray tie with light red collar.

## Skills

s the nether prince Mal is an extremely powerful fighter who is supposed to be an equal if not a superior version of Abigail thanks to his netherkin biology will gain fire immunity, lightning-fast reflexes, and more resistance. And he is also a master of pyrokinesis able to use long-ranged fire attacks and coat the rubythorn with fire. He is also a Master spearsman when taking Abigail’s rubythorn he can funnel his Magic through it making it more versatile. His cloak is made from durable fabric which is as hard as Netherite.  He possesses the ability to shoot 3 wither skulls at a time from the palm of his hand. He can also use soul flames and burn and is stronger than normal fire and magma.

However, this incredible power came with its own set of limitations. The use of soul flames taxed Mal's stamina and posed a gradual risk of self-consumption if overused, leaving him vulnerable during protracted battles. To mitigate this weakness, Mal often turned to psychological tactics, unsettling his adversaries and engaging in mental warfare to gain precious moments for recovery and stamina restoration. He also excelled at conserving his fiery might for devastating attacks when the situation demanded.

He can only shoot a maximum of three skulls at the same time with a three-minute cooldown. Also because of his sadism, he would torture his opponents rather than kill them. He is also extremely arrogant and will thus almost always hold and because of this if someone he considers weak manages to come close to beating him he hesitates to to use his strongest attack, especially toward Abigail.

Mal's own sadism was, paradoxically, is also another weakness. His sadistic tendencies often led him to toy with his foes, prolonging their agony unnecessarily. In doing so, he would lose focus on the task at hand and become consumed by the sadistic thrill of the moment. This sadistic distraction made him susceptible to counterattacks, as he would underestimate his adversaries and neglect his own defenses.

Furthermore, his penchant for cruelty sometimes clouded his judgment, leading him to make rash decisions in the heat of battle. He would prioritize the infliction of pain over strategic thinking, leaving openings for cunning opponents to exploit. In essence, Mal's sadism, while fueling his malevolent power, also served as the chink in his formidable armor, making him susceptible to defeat when confronted by foes who could exploit his sadistic tendencies.