Malus Blackiron

Malus Blackiron was a duergar specter priest of Deep Duerra and a member of Clan Blackiron at the small duergar settlement of Fort Iron in the Underdark under Mulmaster in the Moonsea.

History
Over time, most of Malus's fellow duergar went mad as a result of the influence of the Seed of Fel Earth, a sentient stone part of Ogrémoch. Malus's cleric powers protected him but, circa 1486 DR, the seed directed against him a purple worm and in the battle they slew each other. Malus however rose again as a specter.

He remained in the mine until 1491 DR, when an adventuring party hired by Leleanor to explore the mine found and defeated him.

Personality
As a specter, Malus had a mental connection to the seed that tormented him. He felt as though he was a germ trapped inside a great restless beast and he felt all of its pain. He frequently rambled his lamentations and was prone to violent outbursts.

Appearances

 * Oubliette of Fort Iron