

Though the search took every waking hour of the allotted year, and even forced Darkblade to kill his own father to obtain one of the artefacts, Darkblade finally succeeded in his quest.

He had only a year to succeed, or else remain in the Daemon's thrall for eternity. He had but one way of escaping his fate - to find five artefacts of power that would fully free Tz'arkan from his ancient prison and thus see Darkblade's soul restored. In that instant, his life and soul were forfeit. Blinded by avarice, Darkblade was possessed by the Daemon. Long centuries ago, the daemon of Slaanesh, Tz'arkan, had been bound within Kul Hadar, and Darkblade now unwittingly presented it an opportunity for escape. Alas for Darkblade, the great power within the temple was something not easily bent to mortal will. It is a testament to Darkblade's determination that he not only survived his journey but at last came before the temple of Kul Hadar, in which his prize could be found.

Rumours of a great power hidden in the distant north set Darkblade on a quest that led him deep into the Chaos Wastes. For long years, he played the Dark Elves' deadly game of politics and assassination and played it well, but finally his thirst for power led Darkblade into the clutches of a being darker even than he. Malus Darkblade was always ambitious, even by the lofty standards of Hag Graef's warring families. Malus Darkblade, known as the Tyrant of Hag Graef, is the current Drachau or ruler of the Dark Elf city of Hag Graef and a powerful warlord and favoured servant of the Witch King Malekith. Malus Darkblade, the Tyrant of Hag Graef. " I am Malus! Malus Darkblade! Kill me if you dare! Kill me if you can!" - Malus Darkblade, the Tyrant of Hag Graef
