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	Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], ~~whom~~ seems ~~at first~~ to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]] split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin ~~whom~~ believes Darcalus to have slain his son [[Irik Zal'honan (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>		Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], who initially seems to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]], split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin, who believes Darcalus to have slain his [[:Category:Son\|son]] [[Irik Zal'honan (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>

	In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
	In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According to this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched in by Azalin Rex who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]] caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According to this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched by Azalin Rex, who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]], caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>

	In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is a [[undead]] creature complete with a [[Phylactery\|phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], ~~whom dressed~~ in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>		In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence apart from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is an [[undead]] creature complete with a [[Phylactery\|phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], and dresses in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>

	According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>		According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>

	==Events in ''King of the Dead''==		==Events in ''King of the Dead''==
	According to KotD, Darcalus' existence as a separate entity began after Azalin Rex left [[Barovia]] into [[the Mists]]. After Azalin failed to get help from the [[Vistani]] in escaping the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the Dark Powers gave Azalin a second chance finding what he truly desired.<ref>KotD p. 262-263</ref> Azalin was split into two halves, Firan Zal'honan and Darcalus. Each had fragmented memories of Azalin's past life, though both were highly skilled [[wizard]]s.<ref>75-78,267-271</ref> By the time Firan emerged from the Mists in Darkon in [[579 BC]], Darcalus already held rule.		According to KotD, Darcalus' existence as a separate entity began after Azalin Rex left [[Barovia]] and walked into [[the Mists]]. After Azalin failed to get help from the [[Vistani]] in escaping the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the Dark Powers gave Azalin a second chance at finding what he truly desired.<ref>KotD p. 262-263</ref> Azalin was split into two halves, Firan Zal'honan and Darcalus. Each had fragmented memories of Azalin's past life, though both were highly skilled [[wizard]]s.<ref>75-78,267-271</ref> By the time Firan emerged from the Mists in Darkon in [[579 BC]], Darcalus already held rule.

	When Firan first emerged, he met [[Oldar Wahldrun]] and [[Balitor]] and rescued them from several [[undead]] ~~of Darcalus' undead~~ minions. The undead were [[guardian]]s of a spring near [[Castle Avernus]], ~~a spring~~ that Oldar and Balitor were trying to steal what they thought was magical water from. Firan revealed this substance was in fact a deadly [[poison]], intended for use in an [[assassination]] plot against Darcalus. Firan learned about and met with the [[conspirator]]s, ~~which~~ included then [[Baron]] of [[Il Aluk]] [[Lord Aldewaine]], and informed them of Darcalus' immortal nature. Firan used Aldewaine to infiltrate Castle Avernus at a baronial ball. Darcalus appeared briefly to welcome his guests to the [[feast]] before disappearing back into Castle Avernus. Although Irik, through a brief [[possession]] of Oldar, attempted to persuade Firan from his course of action, Firan nonetheless discovered Darcalus' phylactery and smashed it. As Firan confronted Darcalus and began to throttle him, the truth of their connection came to him, and the now whole ~~again~~ Azalin Rex was welcome to his new [[domain]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>		When Firan first emerged, he met [[Oldar Wahldrun]] and [[Balitor]], and rescued them from several of Darcalus' [[undead]] [[minion\|minions]]. The undead were [[guardian]]s of a spring near [[Castle Avernus]], one that Oldar and Balitor were trying to steal what they thought was magical water from. Firan revealed this substance was in fact a deadly [[poison]], intended for use in an [[assassination]] plot against Darcalus. Firan learned about and met with the [[conspirator]]s, who included then [[Baron]] of [[Il Aluk]] [[Lord Aldewaine]], and informed them of Darcalus' immortal nature. Firan used Aldewaine to infiltrate Castle Avernus at a baronial ball. Darcalus appeared briefly to welcome his guests to the [[feast]] before disappearing back into Castle Avernus. Although Irik, through a brief [[possession]] of Oldar, attempted to persuade Firan from his course of action, Firan nonetheless discovered Darcalus' phylactery and smashed it. As Firan confronted Darcalus and began to throttle him, the truth of their connection came to him, and the now once again whole Azalin Rex was welcome to his new [[domain]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>

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	In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According to this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched in by Azalin Rex who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]] caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According to this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched in by Azalin Rex who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]] caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>

	In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is a [[undead]] creature complete with a [[~~Lich's~~ Phylactery\|~~lich's~~ phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], whom dressed in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>		In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is a [[undead]] creature complete with a [[Phylactery\|phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], whom dressed in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>

	According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>		According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>

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	In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched in by Azalin Rex who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]] caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the [[false history]] of Darkon, Darcalus Rex was a powerful [[wizard]] and [[king]] of Darkon. According to this history, Darcalus ended the [[Arcane Age]] in [[383 BC]] by destroying any who might oppose him and then declaring himself [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. In [[579 BC]], Darcalus was dispatched in by Azalin Rex who assumed the mantle of king after him. [["S"]] supposes that Darcalus may be some twisted image or allegory to Azalin or one of his personas. Regardless, "S" describes the [[Darkonian]] record as something of a control freak like Azalin Rex, but arbitrarily [[cruel]] and governed by flights of fancy, in short a [[hedonist]] caring mostly for his own power. Azalin, by contrast, is known to be quite severe but ultimately fair in his judgements and commands.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>

	In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is a [[undead]] creature complete with a [[~~category:~~Lich's Phylactery\|lich's phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], whom dressed in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>		In ''King of the Dead'', Darcalus seems to have had some level of independent, however shadowy, existence from Azalin Rex, though only by fiat of the Dark Powers. He is a [[undead]] creature complete with a [[Lich's Phylactery\|lich's phylactery]], [[Azalin's Phylactery\|the very same one as the true Azalin's]].<ref>KotD p. 71, 267-268</ref> Also like Azalin, he disguises himself in a cloak of [[illusion]] to appear mortal, though Darcalus' illusory appearance is quite different. He is younger, [[handsome]], with a less angular face and almost child-like golden [[hair]], whom dressed in baronial pomp, albeit dark-colored, instead of the king's robes favored by Azalin.<ref>KotD p. 60-61</ref>

	According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>		According to memories gained by Firan after his merging with Darcalus, Darcalus was afflicted with [[amnesia]] of much of Azalin Rex's prior mortal existence on [[Oerth]]. Darcalus only had the faintest of memory of having been the [[ruler]] of some other place in some other time, but he only recalled that his subjects were lowly creatures much like his current subjects in Darkon. Darcalus did not question or balk at his existence as lord of Darkon, nor did he worry much about the [[granite]] [[sarcophagus]] in [[Castle Avernus]] that held the dead body of somebody strangely familiar yet unrecognizable to him. That body was of Irik, taken or [[copied]] from the Material Plane.<ref>KotD p. 294-296</ref>

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	According to KotD, Darcalus' existence as a separate entity began after Azalin Rex left [[Barovia]] into [[the Mists]]. After Azalin failed to get help from the [[Vistani]] in escaping the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the Dark Powers gave Azalin a second chance finding what he truly desired.<ref>KotD p. 262-263</ref> Azalin was split into two halves, Firan Zal'honan and Darcalus. Each had fragmented memories of Azalin's past life, though both were highly skilled [[wizard]]s.<ref>75-78,267-271</ref> By the time Firan emerged from the Mists in Darkon in [[579 BC]], Darcalus already held rule.		According to KotD, Darcalus' existence as a separate entity began after Azalin Rex left [[Barovia]] into [[the Mists]]. After Azalin failed to get help from the [[Vistani]] in escaping the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the Dark Powers gave Azalin a second chance finding what he truly desired.<ref>KotD p. 262-263</ref> Azalin was split into two halves, Firan Zal'honan and Darcalus. Each had fragmented memories of Azalin's past life, though both were highly skilled [[wizard]]s.<ref>75-78,267-271</ref> By the time Firan emerged from the Mists in Darkon in [[579 BC]], Darcalus already held rule.

	When Firan first emerged, he met [[Oldar Wahldrun]] and [[Balitor]] and rescued them from several [[undead]] of Darcalus' undead minions. The undead were [[guardian]]s of a spring near [[Castle Avernus]], a spring that Oldar and Balitor were trying to steal what they thought was magical water from. Firan revealed this substance was in fact a deadly [[poison]], intended for use in an [[assassination]] plot against Darcalus. Firan learned about and met with the [[conspirator]]s, which included then [[Baron of Il Aluk]] [[Lord Aldewaine]], and informed them of Darcalus' immortal nature. Firan used Aldewaine to infiltrate Castle Avernus at a baronial ball. Darcalus appeared briefly to welcome his guests to the [[feast]] before disappearing back into Castle Avernus. Although Irik, through a brief [[possession]] of Oldar, attempted to persuade Firan from his course of action, Firan nonetheless discovered Darcalus' phylactery and smashed it. As Firan confronted Darcalus and began to throttle him, the truth of their connection came to him, and the now whole again Azalin Rex was welcome to his new [[domain]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>		When Firan first emerged, he met [[Oldar Wahldrun]] and [[Balitor]] and rescued them from several [[undead]] of Darcalus' undead minions. The undead were [[guardian]]s of a spring near [[Castle Avernus]], a spring that Oldar and Balitor were trying to steal what they thought was magical water from. Firan revealed this substance was in fact a deadly [[poison]], intended for use in an [[assassination]] plot against Darcalus. Firan learned about and met with the [[conspirator]]s, which included then [[Baron]] of [[Il Aluk]] [[Lord Aldewaine]], and informed them of Darcalus' immortal nature. Firan used Aldewaine to infiltrate Castle Avernus at a baronial ball. Darcalus appeared briefly to welcome his guests to the [[feast]] before disappearing back into Castle Avernus. Although Irik, through a brief [[possession]] of Oldar, attempted to persuade Firan from his course of action, Firan nonetheless discovered Darcalus' phylactery and smashed it. As Firan confronted Darcalus and began to throttle him, the truth of their connection came to him, and the now whole again Azalin Rex was welcome to his new [[domain]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>

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	Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], whom seems at first to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]] split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin whom believes Darcalus to have slain his son [[Irik Zal'~~Honan~~ (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>		Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], whom seems at first to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]] split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin whom believes Darcalus to have slain his son [[Irik Zal'honan (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>

	In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>

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	Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], whom seems at first to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]] split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin whom believes Darcalus to have slain his son [[Irik (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>		Darcalus Rex is a [[character]] from the Ravenloft novel [[King of the Dead]], whom seems at first to be the first [[ruler]] of [[Darkon]]. Over the course of the story, he is revealed to be one of two split halves of [[Azalin Rex]] split apart by the [[Dark Powers]]. He is seemingly slain by amnesiac newcomer [[Firan Zal'honan]], another half of Azalin whom believes Darcalus to have slain his son [[Irik Zal'Honan (Son)\|Irik]]. Only after Darcalus' ruination does Firan realize ''he'' is Darcalus, regain his memories and realize the full burden of his title as [[darklord]] of [[Darkon]].<ref name="King of the Dead p. 9-78">[[King of the Dead]] p. 9-78</ref>

	In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>		In the Ravenloft game product line, Darcalus is mentioned in the [[history]] section of [["S"]]' in-character travelogue of Darkon in [[Gazetteer II]]. <ref name="Gazetteer I p. 19-20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19-20</ref>