Cayden Blackmoore

## History

A long time ago on the contintent of Etera, there was a kingdom in the midst of a desert, an oasis known across the lands, a jewel upon which every traveler had to lay his eyes at least once in their lifetime. It's captial, Bosperania, was regarded as one of the most influential cities across the known world, it's supposidly hundred towers a place of magical research and progress. At the head of the Bospernian Empire was the Blackmoore family, people that have laid claim to the lands inside the desert for hundreds of years over several generations. Cayden Blackmoore, the youngest of three princes and two princesses, was born as the child to King Horas "the Golden" Blackmoore, and his wife Gylduria Blackmoore in the prime of the Empire. Growing up Cayden was molded into a weapon of righteousness. As the youngest of three, he would not inherit the the throne, but his place in the world was still an important one. Having taken the path as a paladin from a young age, Cayden was destined to lead the Golden Order, an Alliances of the Churches of Bospernia, as it has been custom with those of royal blood able to channel the divine powers. But as fate would have it, the young prince would not serve as the Empires Divine Herald, but as the catalyst for its destruction. Ruinous powers plotted in the shadows waiting for the opportunity to rise to power and they took interest in the young prince.

Years passed and Cayden had made considerable progress on his way to become what he was destined to be, but unbeknownst to him he was merely a puppet in the hands of bigger powers at play. Soon, their plan would take action as the day of the Ascension had come. The festivities were spread across the entire kingdom, pious souls of every corner of the Empire had assembled in the golden captial, where Cayden would undergo the final trial and be granted the holy artifacts that would make him the head of the Golden Order. It was at this point, that the ruinous powers acted, their corrupting magic, hidden from knowing eyes for aeons, spread inside the Cathedral of Light. On the darkest day of the Empire, thousands died as their prince was corrupted, their people betrayed and their holy artifacts turned into the unholy trappings that transformed Cayden into a dark monstrosity.

Hundreds of years, the kingdom was unable to recover from the great loss that had been inflicted by the Powers of Chaos and their mortal agents. And just when the Jewel of the Oasis had recovered, the neighboring Verk Empire unleashed a weapon of mass destruction against it, turning it into what we call it today: The Ghostlands, even if it was eventually freed by mortal forces. Cayden, in service of his masters, had travelled to the continent of Siacros where he started gathering ressources and influence, to once again bring his demonic patron to power. More recently the Death Knight has begun investing into gathering power to assault the Ghostlands and claim what was rightfully his: as the last son of the Blackmoore bloodline, he shall be king.

## Appearance

Cayden Blackmoore is a large figure of 6ft and 3 inches in height, who's physical features are hidden inside a heavy, frost and rime covered armour: a full plate with heavy gauntlets, as well as a helmet that leaves only his eyes and mouth visible. Two flaming, burning blue orbs glowing from within the darkness. Without his armor, Cayden is a well built man, his skin of ashen color due to his state among the Unliving, his lips a blue tint as if he had been frozen to death. Formerly a bright blonde, the hair of the Ex-Paladin has turned white, flowing across his shoulders. Always by his side is the intricate runeblade Frostreaper, a large two handed weapon covered in blue, glowing runes, as well as ice and rime.

## Personality

Although Cayden is incredibly ruthless, he knows how to play his cards. While there are minions he sees as not more than cannon fodder, he also sees value in those that are useful to his cause. He dislikes the living, but he doesn't posess hatred for them, as he was never a mindless undead and still can symphatize with those afraid of the Undead. The Death Knight is a leader through and through, willing to sacrifice pawns in order to advance his plans, and willing to make personal sacrifes too, if neccessary.

## Aspirations

Cayden's long time goal is, to bring the former Demon Lord Sithhud back to power, preferably by causing the fall of Kostchtchie. Apart from this endeavour, the Death Knight is gathering ressources and allies to bring upon the fall of the Imposter Death Knight Lord Isaaks and take control of Bleak Spire. He also wishes to claim The Ghostlands, as the last "living" son of the Blackmoore royal line.

## Artifacts

Cayden wields a trifecta of artifacts, once holy symbols of the Bospernian Empire, they were corrupted and turned against the living by the Death Knights patron. First, there is the Crown of Eternal Frost, a powerful implement of the Weather and Death Sphere in the form of a full helmet, containing the soul of a powerful Necromancer. Next, there is the Armor of Rime, once said to be forged by Sithhud himself, a powerful defense said to be always covered in frost. And finally, there is the soul-eating blade of the hungering Winter: Frostreaper. An intricate runeblade, capable of stealing the souls of those it slays.