Kingdom of Dirkshire

Lord Edmund Blackwell is a man in his late forties, with sharp, angular features and piercing dark eyes that seem to look through you. His hair is jet black, meticulously styled back to emphasize his regal demeanor. He dresses in finely tailored robes that blend the traditional with the modern, incorporating both the elegance of Dirkshire's noble past and the mechanical intricacies inspired by the Cogdeep discoveries. His presence is imposing, exuding an aura of control and power, with a staff of intricate design never far from his side, symbolizing his mastery over the arcane.

- Ambitious: Lord Blackwell's desire for power knows no bounds. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. - Cunning: A master strategist, he can manipulate and twist situations to his favor. - Ruthless: Compassion and mercy are foreign concepts to him. He views others as tools to be used. - Charismatic: Despite his evil nature, Blackwell possesses a magnetic personality that draws people to him. - Secretive: His plans and motives are closely guarded, known only to a select few.

Lord Edmund Blackwell rose from a noble family with deep ties to Dirkshire's ancient magocratic traditions. A prodigy in the arcane arts, his fascination with the Cogdeep ruins' secrets early on set him apart from his peers. His unmatched intellect and magical prowess quickly caught the king's attention, earning him the position of chief advisor and head of the Royal Academy. Behind his loyal facade, Blackwell harbors dark ambitions. He has discovered, within the depths of the Cogdeep, ancient and forbidden knowledge that he believes will grant him the power to overthrow the king and claim the throne for himself. In secret, he leads a cult that worships the dark powers residing within the ruins, using their forbidden magic to further his plans. Unbeknownst to many, his affair with Queen Isabella is not just a scandalous romance but a calculated move to weaken the king's influence.