Zaradyu the Unspeaking

The Crimson Apostle, Silent Speaker, Deathtouched. Many are the names of this mysterious Man'ari. Conversely, equally few facts are known about him. Rumours abound about what lies in his heart of hearts, or his goals and desires, or even his history; a ruin of a man, a betrayer, or perhaps a former Draenei. But when his gaze falls upon you, the weight of baleful fiend fire can be felt on the soul.

History?
Some of the priesthood wonder on him, or perhaps feel threatened. Why such a being serves Greatmother Lucaerna is unknown. Some believe him to have sought the mother out for power. Some whisper that he made to bind the greatmother to his own ends; fuel for his own campaigns, but instead was ensnared and bound in kind. The astute look to the blades he bestows upon his servants, and the stream of prayer-like babble that pours forth.

For in his wake follow his ward-slaves. It is said that the slaves are telepathically bound to him through crude and brutal magics. In truth, it is the blades they carry, found on a dead world shattered by the Legion long ago rammed through the chest of a slain collosus. Each of them contains a bound demon of incredible power, unique in their nature. Any being, demon or mortal, who grasps them shall find them reisized to their grip and in command of incredible power. But such power is the provenance of the strong, and Zaradyu is sure to choose his servants carefully so that he may command them. From their mouths come only praises to the faith, or curses to the foes.

Marked
Zaradyu is bound by the Marks of the Faith; runic inscriptions placed unto the heart and body of those who would receive power. Most of the time, the marks are hidden, flaring up only when in use. It is rather telling that Zaradyu's marks never dim, almost as if he struggles against his better nature.

Role in the Cult
Zaradyu is an incredibly powerful sorcerer and binder, capable of large scale summoning, displays of Fel might some say approaches the Greatmother's, and ensnaring any demon thus encountered into his thrall, and subsequently that of the Shadow Cult's service. The Man'ari is seemingly impervious to any and all feminine wiles directed at him, as many have tried, and only seeks to increase in magical power. At whim, he attends Lucaerna, advising her on many matters magical or otherwise with his timeless wisdom.