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Daruman

Cosmic antagonist who invades Cradle and battles the Judges.See biography and relationships

Daruman is a recurring character or sentient entity in Cradle. Cosmic antagonist who invades Cradle and battles the Judges.

Biography

Books 9–12

Leads Vroshir war after surviving Executor corruption and Abidan imprisonment. The governing motive is to break the Abidan order. Acting on that priority, the character steals/uses a Scythe copy; ravages sectors; attacks Cradle; duels Ozriel and the Judges. The resulting choices connect the character to the phase's central relationships and pressures, including ozriel; Court of Seven. (Chapters 177, 180, 208–218, 240–273)

Appearance and personality

Bone armor, burning eyes, bone sword, and stolen imitation Scythe. Once an ideal Executor; corruption and imprisonment turn his resolve toward destroying the Abidan.

Sacred arts and abilities

Executor and Fiend power

Judge-class will, chaos, bone armor, sword, and Oth'kimeth's power; can fight multiple Judges. (Chapters 177; 180; 208; 215; 240)

Imitation Scythe

Stolen Makiel-derived weapon reproduces part of Ozriel's destructive function. (Chapters 180; 192; 208; 215)

Relationships

  • Oth'kimeth: bound Fiend
  • Ozriel, Suriel, Makiel, and Judges: enemies

Items

  • Origin Shroud: Originally Daruman's spoil; taken by Ozriel.
  • Imitation Scythe: Stolen Vroshir weapon.