Reincarnated as the Last Villain

Part I – The Gathering of Monsters

Location: The Veiled Chamber, beneath the Ruins of Caer Xalor

In a forgotten fortress buried beneath a shattered mountain, torches of black flame lit the roundtable of ruin.

They came not as friends.

But they came.

King Orlen of Ashenmoor, dethroned for blood rites.

Warlord Sen'kai, leader of the Exiled Flame, branded by his own army.

High Inquisitor Therem, excommunicated for attempting to purge the divine hierarchy.

And Zerath, the Last Villain, returned from the edge of death.

Each one sat in silence as he entered.They expected a demand.

He offered a deal.

"You were cast out by kings. By priests. By gods.So was I.But together, we won't be exiles.We will be founders."

He placed a black crown on the stone table.It pulsed with ancient runes — not forged by man, but by forbidden law.

"Join me.Not for conquest.For correction.Let us build a world where they bow to us."

[Alliance Formed: The Black Accord]Empire Type: Shadow Syndicate (Control through secrets, loyalty by leverage)Capitol: Obsidian Citadel (Under Construction)Phase 1 Initiated: Foundation of the Empire of the Forgotten

Part II – Terms of Darkness

The negotiations were not simple.

King Orlen wanted sovereignty. Zerath offered autonomy with tribute.

Warlord Sen'kai demanded weapons. Zerath promised him a forge run by cursed souls.

Therem wanted only revenge.Zerath gave him a name.

"Kael."

Therem's eyes burned. "He defied the gods. And didn't finish the job."

Zerath smiled."You will."

[Black Accord Units Unlocked]

Bloodbound Mercenaries

Cursed Warpriests

Forgotten Flame Cavalry

Whisperbound Assassins (led by Velatrix)

Part III – The Empire's Heartbeat

Back at the Black Citadel, construction of the Obsidian Capitol began.

Zerath watched as thousands — criminals, mages, heretics — came of their own will.

Not because they believed in him.But because he was the only one left who had never lied to them.

He stood over the city-to-be.

"This will not be a kingdom," he whispered."This will be a reminder."

Part IV – The Spy That Returned

Later that night, Zerath entered his private chamber.

Waiting for him: Vaenira.

She had vanished after the Skyvault. No trace. No allegiance.

Now she stood with blood on her sword — and a sealed letter from the eastern church.

"Your enemies are watching," she said. "And Kael…"

"What of him?"

"He's not praying anymore."

Zerath looked pleased.

"Then he's learning."

[Vaenira: Loyalty Reclassified – Unknown Alignment]Her next choice may shift the balance of power

Part V – A World Reeling

In the world above:

Three kingdoms remain locked in civil wars sparked by the Crownless War.

The Church declares Kael a heretic.

The divine order fractures, as Astrael retreats from mortal prayer.

And Zerath builds a new law.

One of fire.One of fear.One of truth.

Not the world they wanted.

The one they deserved.