Erdam (MLIII)

**Erdam** (also known as **Erdem**) is a major character, as well as an Antagonist in "*Miracula Luxia III*'.

He is an ancient dragon who has taken residence in Underfall, serving as one of its mightiest guardians.

Erdam serves as the *true* final Antagonist in "*Miracula Luxia III*".

## Overview

*A legendary dragon of old, member of one of the most dangerous clans ever known to mankind.*

*Many years ago, he terrorized the world and became rich by threatening the cities on the surface. Thus, his clan's influence grew stronger and he was sent to the east, in the hopes that his people will become well-known everywhere.*

*Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, the humans rose against him and drove him out. But he did not give up. As soon as he was forced to leave, he came back and killed them all, infuriating the rest of the world and earning their hatred. Therefore, a large force of rebels found him and face him in battle.*

*Although a lot of the rebels died, Erdam was mortally wounded and forced to live, secluded, in a small cave on the suface, the only solace in his life being the fact that he still has a chance to restore his clan's former glory.*

*Many centuries later, Erdam met Mordred Darkthrop, who promised to help him make this dream come true, on the condition that he agreed to live with him in the city of Underfall- the future home of a powerful, dark empire. Infatuated by his own desires, Erdam agreed and was granted with an incredible amount of power, more than any dragon could ever give him.*

*After protecting the city of Underfall for many decades, Erdam decided to take his revenge on the humans who drove him out. With the help of an arny of darklings, he invaded their town and razed it to the ground with relative ease, leaving the rest of the ruins as a grim testimonial of how mercurial and dangerous he truly is. On that day, many people lost their lives, many souls who did not even know who he was. And it was all his fault.*

*A few years later, the leader of their clain learned of Erdam's treachery. He came face to face with him, only for the evil creature to set his sights on him. A heated battle was imminent. And, as soon as it was over, the leader died from his numerous wounds. Mordred Darkthrop decided to keep the true causes of his death a secret and helped Erdam rise to the throne as the new leader of his people.*

*Nowadays, despite being one of the most powerful guardians of Underfall (as well as their leader), he also leads his own clan of dragons- rivals of Athron's kin and sworn enemies to the rest of dragonkind. As such, they were never considered a true part of their family and exiled forever.*

*Erdam feels sad that he is no longer a true part of his people, but also does not care enough to plead for mercy. Thus, he lives his life, day by day, and protects his master from whoever would dare to harm him.*

## Death

### Killed By

* Adam Kaos

During the storming of Underfall, Erdam swooped around the city, crushing anyone who would dare to pass through the gates. Therefore, a large amount of the forces sent by Alexander Kaos were unable to reach their destination.

After Darkthrop's defeat and the fall of the entire city, part of the evil wizard's spirit hid inside Erdam and beckoned him to destroy Adam Kaos once and for all.

Sending his allies away from the evil city, the young hero faces the dragon in one last battle.

Managing to weaken and confuse him, Adam deals the final hit when he surprises Erdam and forcing him to fall into a pool of lava, dissolving his skin and turning him into a pile of bones.

However, due to the fact that a small part of Darkthrop's soul was still within him at the time of his death, Erdam did not die. Instead, he turned into a pile of living bones, continuing to fight despite the fact that he is not supposed to do so anymore.

After a long and arduous battle against Erdam and his clones, Adam manages to drive his blade through Erdam's skull. Although the blow is not enough to kill him, his body explodes not long afterwards, leaving nothing more than a pile of bones as a testimonial for the young hero's power and ultimate victory over the servants of Darkthrop.

## Trivia

* Although Erdam's name has no particular meaning, his other name (***Erdem***) does. It is of Uyghur origin, dating from the 11th Century and it means "*virtue*", "*merit*" and "*knowledge*".
* Erdam is the fourth (and final) dragon who is introduced in "*Miracula Luxia III*".
	+ In addition, he is also the only dragon who is not a part of Melanchion's family (*Although he knows him well, being his lifelong rival*).
* Erdam is one of the most powerful Antagonists in "*Miracula Luxia III*".
* Erdam is the only character in the "*Miracula Luxia*" universe overall who does not die when he is killed and turned into a skeleton, although he was being kept alive by the soul of Mordred Darkthrop at the time when this happened.
* Erdam is the final Antagonist in "*Miracula Luxia III*" to die.
	+ In addition, he is also the final character in the Story to die.
	+ He is also the final Servant of Darkthrop to die in the Story.