The Crimson King

The Crimson King is a powerful immortal being whose characteristics mirror both the physical realm as well as the nature of the Prim.
It is rumored that the Crimson King is related to Sheelba of the Eyeless Face and Ningauble of the Seven Eyes.
The Crimson King is the self-assigned leader of the Random – or the Red – in opposition to the Purpose – or the White.
The King is the controlling power behind such villains as Atropos, Mr. Munshun, Dandelo, and Randall Flagg. He also controls many minions such as vampires, the taheen, the can-toi and a great number of humans via John Farson. He has a number of godlike powers, such as telepathy, shapeshifting, weather control, and mental suggestion, as well as the ability to travel and exist on different levels of the Dark Tower and throughout the multiverse.