The fifty-year war, where every race united to wipe out the demon threat, left the world scarred and mourning countless lives. At the brink of the demons' extermination, Sovarath Dreadveil, a low-ranking demon despised even among his own kind, decided to change his fate. Tired of his meaningless existence, he started gathering other demons under his command. His group grew in strength and numbers, and Sovarath quickly rose through the demon ranks, gaining recognition for his impressive victories in battle.
By the time he reached the rank of Marquess, Sovarath and his loyal followers were given an impossible mission by the Demon King, Malakaros. They were ordered to enter the cursed northern lands and retrieve the fabled Treasure of Ruin—a relic said to hold unimaginable destructive power. These lands, filled with ancient, monstrous beings, were a place of madness where few dared to go, and even fewer returned. Knowing the dangers, Sovarath still pressed forward with his trusted brigade, determined to complete the task.
The mission proved as deadly as expected. Confronted by a terrifying, otherworldly creature, Sovarath's entire brigade was wiped out, his comrades sacrificing themselves one after another. Wounded and barely holding on to life, Sovarath stumbled through the cursed lands. By sheer luck or fate, he discovered a hidden cave, its entrance almost hidden behind twisted vines and jagged rocks.
Inside the cave, the air felt heavy and still. At its center, he found a weathered chalice glowing faintly, filled with a dark, mysterious liquid. Drawn to it by an inexplicable urge, Sovarath decided to take a gamble. He drank the liquid. The moment it touched his lips, an overwhelming surge of power coursed through him, wild and uncontrollable. Without realizing it, he had gained the power of Ruin.
When Sovarath returned, he told Malakaros he had failed to find the treasure. But Malakaros could feel the incredible power radiating from him—raw and barely contained. Suspecting Sovarath was hiding the truth, Malakaros's expression grew cold, and he asked, "Where do your loyalties truly lie, Sovarath?"
Without hesitation, Sovarath replied, "My loyalties are to you, my king."
Though skeptical, Malakaros chose not to press further. With the demon race already on the brink of extinction, he couldn't afford internal conflict. Begrudgingly, he accepted Sovarath's loyalty and appointed him as Grand General. Despite his doubts, Malakaros saw Sovarath's strength as vital to their survival.
As Grand General, Sovarath led many successful campaigns against enemy armies. His strategies were brilliant, and he often achieved victory without using the fearsome power of Ruin. On the battlefield, he became both feared and respected. Among the many opponents he faced, one stood out: Lucy Hale, known as the "Wind Queen." A warrior of the noble Hale bloodline, Lucy was a master of wind manipulation and a fierce enemy of demons. She despised Sovarath's kind with every fiber of her being. Yet, after clashing with him repeatedly, she noticed something different in him—a restraint, a quiet strength that didn't align with the cruelty of other demons. Over time, despite the hatred between their races, Lucy and Sovarath fell in love. Their bond remained a secret, hidden from both their worlds.
But the war soon took a darker turn. The demon army, already stretched thin, was losing soldiers and resources. Sensing their opportunity, the elves set a trap. In one of the key battles, Malakaros himself led the demon forces, unaware that the Elven King, Galadorn Silvervale, was waiting for him. The two leaders clashed in an epic duel. Though Malakaros was powerful, Galadorn ultimately defeated him, dealing a devastating blow to the demon race.
With Malakaros dead and extinction looming, Sovarath made a desperate decision. He unleashed the power of Ruin, devastating millions of lives in a single, merciless strike. Armies were obliterated, including the elves and their king, Galadorn. But the destruction did not spare the demons—Sovarath's power consumed even his own soldiers. This act earned him the title "The Eternal Blight," a name spoken with fear and hatred across all lands.
After showing his unparalleled power, the rulers of the other races approached Sovarath with a peace treaty. For centuries, demons had been associated with greed, war, and betrayal. But Sovarath made a different choice. He accepted peace, vowing to stabilize the demon kingdom and ensure its survival. For years, he worked to rebuild his people, proving himself as more than a figure of destruction.
Yet, even as the kingdom found stability, Sovarath's heart ached. He searched tirelessly for Lucy, longing to be with her once more. But no matter where he looked, she was nowhere to be found. The weight of her absence and his past actions drove him into a deep depression. He carried the burden of his choices, knowing the fear and hatred he inspired across the world.
One day, without warning, Sovarath's life came to an abrupt end. Some say he was assassinated; others whisper that he ventured into the northern cursed lands to face a creature so powerful that not even his command over Ruin could save him. Whatever the truth, his legacy remained unquestioned. Sovarath had saved his people from the brink of extinction, leaving behind a kingdom of peace and a reputation as both savior and scourge—a testament to the Demon King who defied expectation.