Once proud warriors and champions of the Solir, the Shadowlords were among the most revered figures within the Solirese Empire during the height of The Sun Realm. In the days when the empire stood as a beacon of enlightenment and power, these warriors served with honor, their names whispered with reverence across the lands of Osira and throughout the streets of Itela. However, their fates were irrevocably altered when they were cast out and cursed by Malekith, the Usurper. Malekith turned the very power of the sun against them, twisting their once-glorious forms into shadowy abominations, their mortal bodies reduced to cinder. All that remained of them were their shadowy reflections, doomed to roam The Shadowfell as cruel mockeries of the elves they once were in life. After roaming the Shadowy plains for countless years, the three former champions happened upon the dissevered hand of Valekith, which they then used to found the City of Evernight and solidify their power base within the Shadowfell.
Shadowlord Decimus - The Fallen General
Once a celebrated general in the Solirese Empire, Shadowlord Decimus was known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering loyalty to the Solir cause. Decimus led countless campaigns to expand the empire's influence, his name becoming synonymous with victory. His mastery of battlefield tactics was unparalleled, and his presence on the frontlines inspired fear in his enemies and hope in his allies. However, after Malekith's betrayal, Decimus was stripped of his honor and reduced to a shadow of his former self. Now, in the Shadowfell, Decimus commands the mighty Gloomguard who patrol the City of Evernight, leading them with the same ruthless efficiency he once employed on the battlefields of the Sun Realm. But in his heart lies a bitter longing for the days of old, when he was a hero of the Solirese Empire.
Shadowlord Nox - The Cursed Hunter
Renowned across the Solirese Empire as a legendary hunter, Shadowlord Nox was rumored to have slain a fire drake, a feat that earned him great respect and admiration. Nox was a master tracker, capable of navigating the most treacherous terrain and finding his prey no matter how well-hidden it was. His skills were unmatched, and his trophies adorned the halls of the empire's grandest palaces. Yet, when Malekith turned the power of the sun against him, Nox's mortal body was incinerated, leaving behind only his shadowy essence. In the Shadowfell, Nox has become a master of the shadows, working from the darkness with a network of spies and assassins at his command. He hunts not for glory, but for vengeance, seeking to reclaim the honor that was stolen from him.
Shadowlord Mortis - The Lost Mage
Shadowlord Mortis was once a revered mage within the Solirese Empire, known for his deep knowledge of Sun-Rifting, a rare and powerful form of magic taught to him by Avatar Lumina herself. Mortis was a scholar of the highest order, dedicating his life to the study of the sun's mystical energies and the arcane arts. His contributions to the empire's understanding of magic were invaluable, and he was respected by all who knew him. However, when Malekith betrayed the Solir, Mortis's thirst for knowledge became his undoing. His mortal form was burned away, and he was trapped in the Shadowfell, where his once-vibrant mind was twisted by the dark energies of the plane. Now, from the Arkayne Tower in Evernight, Mortis curates arcane lore and practices necromancy, desperately searching for a way to reverse the curse that binds him. His mind, once a beacon of wisdom, is now a well of darkness and despair.
The Shadowlords, now bound by their cursed forms, preside over the City of Evernight, a dark and twisted reflection of their former glory. Each Shadowlord commands a different aspect of the city and the Shadowfell itself, their power and influence vast but constantly at odds with one another. Shadowlord Nox controls the city's underworld, his spies and assassins keeping a tight grip on the flow of information. Shadowlord Decimus leads the city's military forces, enforcing order with an iron fist. Meanwhile, Shadowlord Mortis delves into the arcane, seeking ways to expand his necromantic powers and further his dark ambitions.
The Shadowlords are constantly vying for control, their ambitions clashing as they each pursue their own agendas. Yet, despite their internal conflicts, they are united by their shared hatred of Malekith, Valekith, and their desire for revenge. They seek to reclaim what was stolen from them— their lives, their honor, and their rightful place in the Sun Realm. But as shadows of their former selves, their quest for vengeance is tainted by the darkness that now consumes them.