Joseph Clarke (MLIV)

Joseph Clarke- A dangerous warrior.

Dark Paladin

### Cause of Death

Stabbed in the side by Akira Kaos  *(Caused)* Finished off with a shot in the head by Adam Kaos.

### Status

Deceased

**Joseph Clarke** (*Sometimes known as **Josef***) is a Semi-Main Character and an Antagonist in "*Miracula Luxia IV*".

He is one of Mordred Darkthrop's most trusted generals and, by the time when Adam and his allies prepare to invade World's End, the last one who is still alive.

Having been sent by Vexor to eliminate Adam before he could bring his master plan to light, Joseph makes it his priority, training all day and night just to defeat this dangerous opponent.

He serves as a minor, but influential Antagonist in *Chapter IV* and has also been a hidden, important part of the story since the very beginning.

## Overview

*Joseph Clarke is a dark warrior of legend. A terror of the known lands who knows every weakness of the enemies that he is forced to face every day.*

*A risktaker since the very beginning of his wretched career, this demon of a man has always been ruthlessly effective in his assaults against humankind. Many brave warriors have fallen to his blade. Many cities have felt his wrath in a very traumatizing way. And many poor, tortured souls who are still alive after he attacked them, they secretly wish that this suffering would be over sooner, no matter what happens next.*

*Known by many as **Josef the Annihilator**, he has been serving Mordred Darkthrop for many decades. His incredible skill with melee weapons and excellent expertise in leadership have made him an invaluable (and, perhaps, even indispensable) unit in the evil sorcerer's eyes, thus receiving the rare privilege to stand in the front lines of every assault.*

*After hearing that the legendary hero Adam Kaos has emerged from his hiding place and is on his way to invade World's End, Joseph becomes unsure whether he is worthy of standing against this new, dangerous enemy. However, he is commanded by Vexor- Darkthrop's Number One Necromancer- to finish him off while he is still weak, to which he wisely decides to comply.*

*Joseph is a powerful and resourceful fighter. His abilities are able to help him defeat many enemies, strong or not. **But will they be enough to best Adam Kaos himself?***

## Personality

Cruel, determined and resourceful- those traits are what describe Joseph best in almost every situation.

When he was still young, he had a slightly milder and calmer personality, but soon exchanged it for his completely ruthless one.

Facing an enemy has never been a problem for him- he has defeated many. He never backs down from a fight and often ends up in precarious situations, yet always emerges victorious in the end. However, his pride often leaves him prone to a counterattack which might be fatal, if not avoided or otherwise prevented.

## Death

### Killed By

* Akira Kaos *(Caused)*

After finally breaking free from his magical bonds, Joseph attacks Adam and manages to overpower him. He easily kicks away his weapon and uses whatever strength was preserved within his body to weaken him.

Just when he is about to finish him off, however, Akira rushes to her brother's aid and secretly stabs him in the side of the rib, effectively distracting him and cutting off his breathing, allowing Adam to strike back almost immediately.

* Adam Kaos

As Adam aims his bow at the dying Joseph, he stares into his eyes, hoping to find something that will help him save his soul before he is truly gone forever. However, he soon realizes that his efforts are in vain, because there is no humanity left in his soul. At all.

Realizing that there is no way Joseph could ever be pardoned for his crimes or used as bait for Darkthrop's forces, he unceremoniously shoots him in the head with a single arrow, putting an end to his servitude in the hands of tyranny.

## Killed Victims

* Many human warriors
* Many vahnatai warriors
* Many slithzerikai warriors
* Many nephilim warriors

## Appearances

### Chapter I

* **Part 5-** "See The World" *(Indirectly Mentioned)*

### Chapter IV

* **Part 5-** "Target For Trouble" *(First Appearance)*
* **Part 6-** "Mark Of The Traitor" *(Death)*

## Trivia

* Although Joseph never appeared in the Story until C4, P5, he has been orchestrating some of the most pivotal events of the Story, a small portion of them being:
	+ Providing Michael McGuire with loyal warriors and resources required to defeat Adam Kaos when he arrives in their town.
	+ Equipping and training ancient Lich Phaerzon, giving him the resources needed to confuse Duskwood's citizens and attack them when it's the right time.
	+ Empowering Phaerzon's pet wolf- Beowulf- making it unbelievably powerful and dangerous, as well as nearly impervious to attacks from regular humans.
	+ Convincing Liam Campbell to fight his own people, in exchange for the freedom of his wife (*Although part of this was also orchestrated by Vexor*).
	+ Lying to Bobby Newton that killing Adam Kaos will help him avenge his fallen friend.
* Joseph is the only Antagonist in *Chapter IV* who survives for more than just a single Part.
* Joseph is the only character in "*Miracula Luxia IV*" with the Element of **WATER** who is an Antagonist.
* Joseph is the last of Darkthrop's Generals to die and the second to be slain by a member of the Kaos family.
* Joseph's name is of Hebrew origin. It means "*god shall give*" and "*jehovah shall add*".
* Joseph's other name (*Josef*) is also of Hebrew origin and means "*jehovah increases*". In addition, it is also a variant of Joseph's first name.
* Joseph's surname (*Clarke*) is of English and Irish origin. It means "*clerk*".