Rust

Droxide Cruorem a.k.a. Rust is a Cambion Artificer. He is the Master of Gond at the Academy. He is the former nemesis of Engel of Gond.

Appearance
Droxide is a Cambion and possesses blood-red skin, hence the nickname 'Rust'. He has long black hair and spiked ridges above his eyes. He is nearly covered in mystical tribal-looking tattoos that both amplify his abilities and keep him controlled.

History
Droxide was delivered to the Academy from the Void. He was delivered alone as a child, and was originally considered to be used for study of fiends. However, he was discovered to be gifted with the Arcane and unusually intelligent, so was offered a place at the Academy.

In his youth he was horribly bullied and left out by the other students at the Academy. During his teenage years, some Academy students (fellow Gondsmen) were found dead with elements of Fire magic around the bodies.

The students were interrogated and Engel of Gond mentioned in passing that Droxide possessed the ability to use fire magic. This led to Droxide's dismissal from the Academy without a trial or chance to explain himself. He fled to the Coven for sanctuary and to continue to explore his strengths, blaming Engel for his exile.

Sometime after this he found himself involved with Folduin's plan to create Siege Beasts. Forced by his parents Zalaran and Denerith he had little choice but to cooperate with the plan, though it must be said the chance to prove himself more knowledgable than Engel wasn't all bad.

Engaging in combat with the party in the Undersea Caverns, he revealed his Power Armor (that was superior to Engel's) and was able to escape.

The party encountered him again under the Castle being used to power the Crystal Forge. With Zalaran and Denerith distracted, he regained control of his abilities and assisted the party in defeating them.

After this he travelled to the Academy and under the guidance and recommendation of Master Numair he was given full control of the study of Gond at the Academy, and involved with creating Airships through plans and exorbitant funds given to the Academy by the Crown. He made the airship to the best of his ability but with a plan to gift the Airship to the party to make amends for the wrongs he had done in his life. He currently resides on Starreach Island with the Monks, badly injured with a torn wing.

Powers and Abilities
Droxide is a high level Artificer and able to make Power Armor of an extremely high quality. His armor is collapsible and capable of flight. As a Cambion Droxide is able to use Fire Ray, Charm Person and Plane Shift.

Notable Equipment

 * Redeemer (Airship)
 * Power Armor