Malak Al-Maut (RBU)

Make no mistake, Gabriel. I may place pieces on the board every now and then, and perhaps I have been known to shift one or two about on occasion, but do not fool yourself into believing that I am playing the game; I am merely observing. In my experience, such is the better role to occupy. Abdul Malak Al-Maut, usually shortened to Malak Al-Maut, is a mysterious, godlike being. His true name is Naju. Apparently immortal, and possessed of unimaginable power, Malak believes he is above the petty squabbles that constitute the main plot of the RPG, yet still delights in observing them. As such, he is wont to help or hinder anyone of significance that he chances upon, seemingly at random - and all in the name of entertainment.

Appearance
Malak's current appearance is that of a young man, with black hair and red-purple eyes. He is possessed of incredible beauty, and exudes a dark pressure which commands the attention of all those around him.

Personality
Malak can be best served by the description Mephistophelian. He places no value on either life or death, and sees all living beings as beneath him, as pawns for his entertainment. However, he is not expressly evil, and rarely, if ever, personally intervenes in any situation - he prefers the role of observer, and believes such a role is an exclusive privilege that only he is worthy of.

Malak's persona is that of a sensuous, hedonistic, aristocratic individual. He is never found without a glass or chalice of wine, or without a wry smile on his lips. He is completely narcissistic, believing his influence over the physical realm to be one of its few redeeming qualities. Ultimately, he is entirely obsessed with pleasure, and makes no moral considerations on how to obtain it.

Present Day
At some point in the past, Malak met with Gabriel Ascheron. In AR 0 he reappeared, offering Ascheron one of the artifacts from his personal treasury. After he promised that Ascheron would have the power to destroy the Ta'har Empire, Ascheron accepted, and Malak conjured forth a powerful weapon from his treasury for Ascheron to wield.

The Treasury of Malak Al-Maut
The Treasury is Malak's most powerful and useful asset. It manifests as a metaphysical realm, accessible only to Malak, which contains his collected treasures; Malak describes it as "bountiful and endless". The Treasury contains untold quantities of ancient and powerful artifacts, many of which are drawn from the mythologies of various worlds; whether Malak created them based on the descriptions offered, or collected the original artifacts for storage, is uncertain. What is clear is that few can resist the temptations of the Treasury and, by extension, Malak himself.

Abilities & Powers

 * Immortality - Malak is immortal, and has existed for thousands of years. Whether he is is physically incapable of dying, or just infinitely long-lived, is currently unknown.
 * Shapeshifting - Malak has no fixed physical appearance, and may alter it as he sees fit. He may also forego a physical appearance entirely.
 * Reality Control - Malak is able to access his own Treasury, as well as travel freely between various planes of reality.