The King of Darkness is an archfey of somber beauty and oppressive terror. He is a member of the Unseelie Court and a master of shadows and secrets, with a voice that can be heard in the depths of the mind. His very presence can cause the hairs on the back of one's neck to stand on end, as he whispers cryptic messages into the ears of his followers. Despite his ominous demeanor, the King of Darkness is not a being of pure evil. He simply embodies the unknown and the inexplicable, leading his followers down a path of mystery and intrigue.
In art, the King is often represented by either a dark hooded, featureless figure or an entity of shifting shadows and moonlight. In truth, there is no verified record describing King’s true physical form. He has, and perhaps always will be, described simply as a “presence” to those who either met or served him.
Indeed, to serve the King of Darkness is to enter into a contract unlike any other. His followers must be willing to sacrifice their own comfort and well-being in order to fulfill their part of the bargain. Those who choose to serve him must be prepared to face both the light and the darkness of their existence, for their entire lives. But, in exchange, the King of Darkness grants his proteges knowledge and insight that they would never have been able to attain otherwise.