Kralos

Fractures Series
Storyline by Rainimator and the Production Team

> "*Rest easy, our great king. Time heals all fractures. Our artisans are forging your bones with Netherite. Soon you will be unstoppable.
> I, Kralos of the Wither Knights, alongside General Hogsworth of the Pigmen, will lead your campaign while you heal. Glory to the Nether Horde!*"
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### Aliases

The Wither Knight
Lord Kralos
Kralos of the Wither Knights

## Out-of-universe information

### Speaking debut

*Hard Pill to Swallow*

Lord **Kralos** (/ˈkreɪləʊs/), the **Wither Knight**, is a major antagonist in Rainimator's *Fractures* series. He is a loyal Wither Skeleton and fierce warrior, as well as a member of the Nether Horde, under Naeus' command. He made his first appearance in Hard Pill to Swallow.

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 Battle of the Far Plains.

## Design

Kralos is a tall Wither Skeleton with black sclera and red iris', donned head to toe in armor that is either Blackstone, Netherite or Iron. His armor has a teal tinge to it in certain places, with his head equipment having wings on its side.

### History

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.

### Fractures

#### *Hard Pill to Swallow*

> "*The Pig King's fall has started this civil war, tearing apart the unity of the Nether.*"
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During the events of *Hard Pill to Swallow*, he is shown to be part of the Wither Skeleton Resistance during the Nether Civil War, acting as Naeus' right hand man. He probes Naeus on his next actions against the False Pig King, and listens to his declaration to utilize the Royal Star to unite the Nether. He watches as Naeus disposes of Abigail's body in lava, gaining the Star in the process, and leads the Skeletons in bowing to Naeus.

The group then headed to the Wither Camp to retrieve Herobrine's head, in which they came into contact with Pigmen forces led by Hogsworth and engaged in a fierce battle that ultimately led to the Skeleton's victory. After Naeus absorbed Herobrine's powers, the Withers stormed the fortress with Kralos in the lead, acting as a distraction whilst Naeus took on the False Pig King.

#### *Ender Wish*

Kralos made a more sidelined appearance in Ender Wish, after the Nether Civil War, leading Wither Skeletons into battle alongside Hogsworth, Naeus and Infernius against the Ender Watchers. Their campaign was successful, and the Horde settled in the End City, awaiting Naeus' conquest of the Overworld.

#### *Cold as Ice: The Remake*

In Cold as Ice: The Remake, Kralos forced the captive Endermen to watch while Naeus beheaded the End Matriarch, Ceris.

Sometime later, he joined the Battle of the Far Plains late into the battle, arriving with Naeus and the Wither Skeletons' reinforcements through the portal. Killing troops from the Frostbourne Footsoldiers and Cavalry with his Wither Axe. His fate was left to be speculated as his master was greatly wounded, the Frostbourne retreating, however, it has been confirmed that he survived the battle.

Following the battle, he along with Hogsworth, enacted a ritual, telling their Nether King that their artisans are forging his bones with Netherite. He declares that both he and Hogsworth will continue his campaign while he heals.

He eventually returned to New Dragonspire where and his Wither Skeletons were stationed at. While they were there, he and the Wither Skeletons have been harvesting Ender Pearls, later giving it to the Piglin Kingdom.

#### *Back into Darkness*

In *Back Into Darkness*, Kralos was in Dragonspire and he observed the changes at the Overworld map, a moment before the dragon awakened.

## Personality

*Intelligent and obedient. He vows to serve the Nether King and witness the glory of the Nether Empire." - Rainimator Lorebook*

Loyal only to Naeus, he cares for the good of his kind: the Wither Skeletons. Obedient and recepient of instructions from his lord, he is very strategic, sometimes imploring of his master the next course of action. He is also, however, very brutish, as he forced the remaining Endermen to watch Ceris' execution.

## Skills

―Rainimator Lorebook

Kralos is shown to be incredibly strong and skilled in battle, wielding a large Wither Axe into battle against the Pigmen. He also has some form of experience in tactical leadership as he commanded a squadron of troops in the battle at the Wither Camp, as well as advisory skills. His armor is stated in the Lorebook to be able to withstand all sorts of damage dealt towards it.

His armor is confirmed to basically be Netherite and is possibly stronger than it.

## Trivia

* Kralos' voice actor is Rainimator himself, therefore sharing a voice actor with Herobrine.
* Kralos, Hogsworth and Infernius' names were all decided through votes on the Rainimator Discord.
	+ The name 'Kralos' itself has no etymological meaning, but the name itself could be a variation of 'Karlos' or 'Kratos'
		- If the name comes from 'Karlos', it would be of German origin and mean 'free man'.
	+ Kralos' draft names were 'Zatkh', 'Adaranth' and 'Draeuk'.
		- 'Zatkh' has no etymological meaning.
		- 'Adaranth' could be a slight mispelling of 'Adarrah', which is a Hebrew name meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
		- 'Draeuk' could be a slight mispelling of 'Drake', which is an English name meaning 'dragon'.
		- If the name comes from 'Kratos', it would be of Greek origin (meaning 'strength') and come from the Greek embodiment of strength, Cratos.
* 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.
* Rainimator confirmed that Kralos (along with Naeus and The Entity) can't actually be killed. He can only be destroyed, which may mean that he is much stronger than once thought.
* Kralos' birthday is December 30th, one day before Ceris and two days before Herobrine.
	+ This makes Kralos one of two people born in December, with the other being Ceris.

## References

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1. ↑ https://twitter.com/Rainolaguer/status/1377487346220867585
2. ↑ https://twitter.com/Rainolaguer/status/1470200381732913152
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/Rainolaguer/status/1469624345148346370

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