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Okay, maybe this isn't the last piece of the "City of Rust" mythos.

Name(s): Unknown. Some tablets claim it to be something... strange. Some of said records don't use the mainstream language commonly spoken by most of Remnant. Among the closest translations from a few of them was a single word: Xylaqhan. Of course, some have debated the legitimacy of this, instead believing it to be the name of his Kingdom. Some believe it to apply to both of them. Whatever the case, no one truly knows his name. Only his titles survived.

Title(s): The King in Iron, The Lord of Steel, The Clockwork Liche, Metal Warlock, The Dark Engineer, and likely a dozen more with similar themes.

Sex/Gender: Most folk agree that this figure was once a man, so a male. However, some versions of the tale claim that he lost the ability to possess gender due to his... experiments.

Appearance:  Many texts describe him as "an unholy fusion of flesh and steel". Most of his body would have been replaced with technology, and what remains is on the verge of rotting away. His lower jaw is missing, as is most of the flesh around his head. One of his eyes is replaced with an optical sensor, with wires connected to the back of his head. He no longer possesses his original arms and lower half of his body, losing them to time. A good chunk of his chest is gone, making room for tubes and machinery.

Appearance Variation(s): Some records depict him as a robed figure, possibly what he looked like prior to his descent into madness. Anther portrays him in a mechanical coffin-like device, likely his life-support. One more views him as a massive, cybernetic warrior, his armor coated with all kinds of weapons.

Patronage: To many, he is a patriarch of the science community. Others, though, see him as a symbol of madness. Some also view him as a warning in regards to tampering with science, reminding everyone the risks and dangers of advancement.

Powers and Abilities: His most notable ability is his Semblance: Techopathy. With this, he can manipulate any and all pieces of technology. The legends say that his experiments extended its capabilities, allowing him to control an entire army of war machines from his throne. Many texts claim that he also delved into the occult, developing dark magicks. Combine these, and you have one hell of a monster.

Worship Status: None. He despised the concept of gods and demons, calling it "the delusions of the superstitious". While admits to believing that there're forces beyond comprehension, he isn't one for worshiping them. If anything, he considers such beings to be indifferent to the plights of the cosmos. As mad as he was in the end, he never once considered himself a god. As such, he ain't really worshiped.

Worship Practices: None.

Origins: ( Where did its cult originate? )

Current Places of Worship: None, though there are some looking into his history. Rumor has it that the Schnee Dust Company has been particularly interested in uncovering his identity. No one knows why, but some speculate that the head of the company believes that there might be some history between his bloodline and the fallen ruler's Kingdom.

Legend(s): His origins vary. Some say that he was a simple engineer, others a member of his Kingdom's Council. Whatever the case, he eventually rose to power through some means. Would conduct a number of experiments, bringing about both wonders and horrors. One such experiment was said to have involved a few individuals (four at the very least), torturing and draining them of their power. One record claims this backfired on him, wiping out his island's population and spawning an eternal storm. His fate, however, is uncertain.

Impact on Remnant: As said, there are a number of individuals attempting to unearth the truth regarding him. A man called "Volucris" is one such individual, and is said to be influenced by the old one's technology. Mr. Schnee is also rumored to have an interest in him as well, believing his family to somehow be connected to his Kingdom. And though many believe him to be dead, some think otherwise. Recently, contacts within the White Fang and SDC reported that a strange message was sent to both organizations: "Revolution is a delusion, an excuse to spill blood and your guts. Evolution, however, is Remnant's true means of salvation. To all Humans and Faunus: Reject your frail bodies. Replace them with refined works of iron and flesh. Only through the marriage of the two will we ascend!"

Notes: He's pretty much responsible for most of the bad things happening in "City of Rust". I kinda considered having him die before the events of that, but I might just have him in a coma instead. And if he survives into the present, there might be the possibility of him leading to the formation of an AU.