Lucius Ferrum

King Lucius Ferrum (a.k.a. Master of All Magic)

Considered by many to be the greatest Magi who ever lived, Lucius Ferrum was a Magi of Heavens who mastered control of all 13 Schools of Magic, and went on the dabble in the 'untouchable' Magic or Time and Love. Lucius created the Bringers of Glory, a powerful alliance of Magi and non-Magi alike, and sought to seize power of all known lands, seeking to rule it and lead it into a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. He was eventually defeated at the Battle of 13 Keys by the combined effort of 13 Magi, one of each school. Legend says that he was then locked away behind a door with 13 Keys, containing his immense power. It is said that now, over two and a half millennia after his defeat, his ancient magic stirs again ...

Divine Domains

Worshiped a God of Magic and Power by many Magi

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The 13 Pointed Star

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall, imposing and powerful, yet with an aged face, hair and skin.

Facial Features

Grey eyes and black hair in his youth, long white hair later in life, especially after dabbling with Time magic.

Identifying Characteristics

Said to have been covered with an array of scars. Known for his long wild white hair and white beard and sharp talon like fingernails in his later life. Hypnotic grey eyes.

Physical quirks

Left handed

Special abilities

Mastered control of all 13 Schools of Magic. Said to have had some skill in the two 'untouchable' magics of Time and Love.

Apparel & Accessories

Wore the Purple robes of a Magi of Heaven while in the employ of Suhor. Later traded these in for brown travelling robes. Towards the end of his life he wore white robes, which grew quite tatty, torn and bloodied by the end.

Specialized Equipment

Wore a metal helmet-crown called the Helm of the Sea God, a crown of legendary power he is said to have taken from the lair of a terrible sea monster after slaying it.
Wielded a long staff called the Staff of the Setting Sun, which he is said to have taken from a powerful and ancient Magi of Light after defeating him in single combat during his travels, after the two had a falling out.
Wielded Starlight, a longsword said to be forged from the strange metal of a comet, which he won after defeating a powerful Magi of Heavens and taking it from him.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Said to have been born the son of commoners with no magical abilities, Lucius is said to have been a remarkably bright and curious child, but one who none expected to become the history shaping figure he became. Lucius was born during the last and bloodiest years of the great conflict between the Eternal Empire of Arch Mage Tesh the Diabolical, a Mage of Undeath, and The Defenders of Life, led by his nephew Suhor, a Mage of Fire. At the age of 13 he began showing signs of being a Magi of Heavens, a particularly rare type of Magi, and was trained by some of the greatest Heaven's Magi of his day, soon proving to be exceptionally powerful and exceedingly talented, particularly due to his creativity, unbridled ambition and complete disregard for norms and rules, constantly testing the boundaries of his power in risky ways. By the time he was 17 he was considered a powerful Magi in his own right. Over the next four years he also studied and became skilled at Light and Creation Magic, becoming a powerful Magi of 3 different schools by the time he was 21, and unheard of achievement.
Lucius Ferrum fought alongside Suhor and the Defenders of Life against the vast undead armies of the Eternal Empire under the command of Tesh the Diabolical, fighting alongside one another at the decisive battle of the war, the Battle of the Skeleton Valley. Lucius and Suhor used their combined power to eventually bring down Tesh the Diabolical, causing his vast undead hordes to crumble, saving the Defenders of Life from being massacred. Suhor rose to the position of Arch Mage, taking on the title of "the Great". Lucius was offered a prominent position as a close advisor to Suhor, but turned down the offer, instead throwing himself into magical study and experiment all over the known world. He slowly and steadily mastered control of all 13 Schools of Magic.
When Lucius was about 52 years old his one and only child, Lilith, was born. The identity of her mother is unknown, with stories ranging from her being a powerful Magi of Darkness to being a common prostitute. Around this time, Lucius also founded the Bringers of Glory, an alliance of Magi and non-Magi he wielded with the aim of creating a single unified empire across all the lands, one that would bring about a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. Unsurprisingly, many Magi and non-Magi alike resisted this grand plan of total domination, steadily rising against Lucius.
Around this time, Lucius started experimenting with the two 'untouchable' magics of Time and Love, making him many powerful Magi enemies, including his old mentor and friend Suhor the Great, and Xasana, regarded as the most powerful Magi of Nature to have ever lived. These Magi slowly began to try form an alliance to defeat Lucius and his growing ranks.
Lucius's daughter Lilith proved an exceptional Magi of Darkness, showing her powers at about the age of 13 and proving a powerful Magi of Darkness by the time she was just 16. She became a commander among the ranks of the Bringers of Glory by the time she was 20. Lucius gathered a number of other talented and ambitious Magi to his side, often drawing in those who pushed the boundaries of magic and who drew the ire of the established Magi Schools and non-Magi Kingdoms and Empires. These included some exiled former allies of Tesh the Diabolical. The great non-Magi Empires and Kingdoms responded to this threat by steadily gathering their troops and building an alliance with the Magi opposed to the Bringers of Glory. Lucius turned to a number of non-Magi who were ostracised, sidelined and oppressed to swell his own ranks, adding ambitious volunteers and hired mercenaries to his ranks.
The two vast forces, the Bringers of Glory and the Alliance, would eventually clash in a bloody and brutal battle on a hill in the Savannah of Safri. The battle became known as the Battle of the 13 Keys. Despite ending up heavily outnumbered, facing more troops and more Magi, Lucius and the Bringers of Glory fought fiercely, with Lucius raining terrible and powerful magic upon his foes. Lucius was eventually defeated by the combined effort of 13 Magi, one from each of the 13 schools, including Arch-Mage Suhor the Great, Xasana and future Arch-Mage Anorus the Proud.
Legend states that the 13 Magi then sealed Lucius behind a door with 13 Keys, one created by each of them. Legend also states that many of the Magi who bound Lucius died shortly after the battle, from a combination of their wounds and being drained of energy from the battle.
Now, over two and a half millennia after Lucius's defeat, some whisper that his ancient powers stir once again ...

Sexuality

Unknown. Did have a daughter, so likely straight or bisexual.

Education

Trained by some of the greatest Magi of his time, this education helped make Lucius an incredibly powerful Magi. He also spent decades travelling all over the known lands of Netak Neti, reading magical texts and learning Magic from isolated and secretive Magi.
When dabbling with the 'untouchable' Magics of Time and Love, Lucius became one of the few Magi to ever do so with out being completely undone immediately, one of a select few who ever dared try use such powerful magic in the first place.

Employment

A Magi in the service of Suhor and the Defenders of Life in his teenage years and young adulthood, Lucius set off on his own path for much of his life.
He formed the Bringers of Glory at the age of 52, becoming the organisations first King.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Became a skilled Magi of Heavens at the age of 17. Became skilled in three schools of Magic (Heavens, Light and Creation) by the age of 21. Helped defeat Arch-Mage Tesh the Diabolical at the age of 21. Became the first Magi to master control of all 13 Schools of Magic, doing so over the course of decades. Became one of the few Magi to ever dabble in the 'untouchable' Magics of Time and Love without being completely undone almost immediately. Required 13 powerful Magi from all the 13 schools to defeat him. Is still regarded as the greatest Magi of all time by many, with only a few now whispering that the powers of his daughter may have now surpassed even his.

Failures & Embarrassments

Lucius made numerous powerful enemies over his life, particularly due to disasters he sporadically caused by pushing the limits of magic over lines most agreed they should not exceed. This dangerous and risky experimentation led to the deaths of many innocent people, and made him many enemies.
However, Lucius's main failure was his eventual defeat at the Battle of the 13 Keys. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Lucius's defeat led to the near complete destruction of the Bringers of Glory, as well as being brought down himself.
Furthermore, the high number of Magi killed on both sides during the battle, with more dying shortly thereafter, helped allow for the anti-Magi purges just 5 years later. As such, some Magi and historians view the battle as the true end of the Age of Magic, and hold Lucius heavily responsible for weakening the Magi to the point that the purges could take place.

Mental Trauma

Said to be utterly insane by the end, driven mad from dabbling with such powerful magic for so long.

Intellectual Characteristics

Curious and experimental, Lucius tested and pushed the limits of all things from a young age, doing so with Magic for most of his life.

Morality & Philosophy

Lucius is said to have been deeply saddened at the horrors and infighting of Netak Neti, and sought to create a better society and bring about a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. To this end, he created the Bringers of Glory, and sought to use them to come to rule all the known lands. Lucius pursued this goal with unwavering focus, intent to destroy or subjugate any and all who got in his way. He is said to have respected and loved unmitigated power above all else.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Dreamed of mastering control of all 15 Magics, the 13 Schools of Magic and the 'untouchable' Magics of Time and Love. Dreamed of bringing about a Golden Age of peace and prosperity through ruling and controlling all of Netak Neti. Dreamed of becoming the most powerful Magi of all time, a dream that many view him as having succeeded.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Excellent at giving orders, terrible at obeying orders of taking advice.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved experimenting with magic, obsessed with power. Hated rules and obeying limits to magic. Despised all those who stood in his way.

Virtues & Personality perks

Creative, insatiably ambitious and curious, redefined the very limits of magic, incredibly powerful.

Vices & Personality flaws

Utterly ruthless, a complete megalomaniac and narcissist, good at making powerful enemies, utterly insane by the end.

Personality Quirks

Laughed whenever someone challenged him.

Social

Family Ties

Father of Lilith Ferrum.

Religious Views

Believed to view and worship himself as a God of Magic.

Social Aptitude

While Lucius could be incredibly charismatic, his tendency towards megalomania and narcissism put many people off, and in fact his personality helped drive many people away and create many powerful enemies. His unbridled ego helped lead to his eventual downfall.

Speech

Spoke in a grand, booming and self-important voice.

Wealth & Financial state

Possessed immense wealth towards the end, from a lifetime of adventuring and wining arcane magical relics and treasures from powerful beasts and Magi. Much of the treasure was lost after his eventual defeat.

Divine Classification

Considered a God by many Magi

Species

Magi

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Formerly: King of the Bringers of Glory, Master of all Magic

Life

82 AoM 5 AoM 77 years old

Circumstances of Birth

Said to have been born the son of commoners with no magical powers. It is said his father was an blacksmith.

Circumstances of Death

Finally defeated by the combined effort of 13 powerful Magi, one of each of the 13 Schools. Was locked behind a door with 13 Keys, one forged by each of the Magi, to control and contain his power.

Birthplace

Unknown

Current Residence

A grave hidden somewhere in the world. Said to be guarded by a door sealed with 13 Keys.

Eyes

Grey

Hair

Black when he was young, long and grey when he grew older, especially after he started dabbling with Time Magic

Height

2.1 meters tall

Quotes & Catchphrases

We will create a better world, a Golden Age of peace and prosperity, and age that will last for all eternity.

Aligned Organization

The Bringers of Glory

Known Languages

Lucius was known for his skills with language. Among the languages he spoke was Old Kushari.