"Stood in firelight, sweltering. Bloodstain on chest like map of violent new continent. Felt cleansed. Felt dark planet turn under my feet and knew what cats know that makes them scream like babies in night. Looked at sky through smoke heavy with human fat and no deity was there. The cold, suffocating dark goes on forever and we are alone. Live our lives, lacking anything better to do. Devise reason later. Born from oblivion; bear children, hell-bound as ourselves, go into oblivion. There is nothing else."
— Krurum, the Lord of War and Destruction
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Krurm is the most "powerful" Arisen in the Adamantis court by strength. His raw power is unrivaled by any of the other Arisen. He has only been bested twice in combat. Once by Archon (which he refuses to speak of) and another by Olympus. He revels in battle, and as such will often watch over his followers as they fight. However, he refuses to step in or help directly any of his followers, as he believes that would sow weakness.
Despite being one of the The Big Five, Krurm does not lord over his own plane. Instead, he resides in Onios, the first layer of Hades; one of the eternal battlefields of the Blood War. He sits in a dark iron throne within a fortress that is considered unsiegable. This data was achieved after recording figures from the hoards of demons which assault his fortress daily, and crash against its iron walls.
Depiction
Not many outside the Adamantis court have lain eyes on Krurm, outside of his most powerful followers. He has been described as a Titan of Dark Iron with unspeakable skulls adorning his frame as trophies. His thirst for blood is also said to be so potent, it surrounds him like a sickening red aura. He wields a massive gnarled axe that none but Olympus has seen him use.
Enemies
Krurm only has one person he outwardly hates and that is Sommiel. Despite not having any of the typical traits Krurm despises, the only thing keeping him from attacking Sommiel is their shared Arisenhood. Typically, Krurm dislikes mages and those who use magic, and despises people who fight from the shadows (as he considers both cowardly).
Commandments of Krurm:
- Hatred is the most righteous of emotions. Use it to increase your strength, and to show no mercy.
- There is no such thing as sin; only power, and those foolish enough not to take it for themselves.
- When you die, die standing. To die running is the most foolhardy you can be.