Malum



Back to Characters '''"What if she doesn't already know Stardust?" - Malum responding to Mthuulras retort of Shotgun Jumping in BPA''' Malum is a Yokai that is supposedly Mthuulra's 'Right Hand Man' and her Partner. He's a contractor for The Agency

Appearance
Malum is covered in purple and white fur with rather long ears that droop down almost over his eyes. He has long white hair and horns sprouting from his head that somewhat resemble that of a Deer. He is often described as wielding 3 weapons, Infinity (Scythe), Fall (Dagger) and Rise (Pistol). In an alternate version of his Contractor Visage he is seen with scythe like claws and tentacles protruding from the shadowy eyes that surround him, likely the effects Mthuulra had on him over the thousands of years he spent by her side.

Abilities
'''"... These pests are starting to piss me off." - Malums response to TEC-U units bombarding Kit with reinforcements in Spherical Nightmares''' Not much is known about Malums abilities outside of visible actions, the coat he gives Kit allows her to Repel stored damage and chain enemies up. Shortly after the chains snap and sever the limbs of those trapped by them, Malum seems to have this same power as seen in Bear Party Adventure when he remarks during the start on higher difficulties that due to the players inadequate arsenal that this isn't "Very fair." as he chains up the enemies outside and kills them. Malum is seen briefly in Spherical Nightmares near the end when he loses his temper and wipes out around 60 soldiers in a single swipe with what is hinted at as the Scythe Infinity, due to this it could be speculated that Malums combat prowess rivals or even exceeds that of Kits.

Personality
'''"You don't mind me calling you Kid, right?" - Malum's initial question to Kit when they first meet up in person during Coastline to Atmosphere''' Malum is rather cocky and care free, at least from what can be gleamed from his dialogue towards Kit whenever he shows up. He's very relaxed about most situations but when questioned about his past or how he came to be how he is now he gets rather defensive. During Coastline to Atmosphere he is seen to be quite caring about Kit during the span of the campaign, going so far as to give her a full heal item if she's below a certain health value during the start of stage 3 and a M6G/Ebony'n'Ivory if she's doing fine. Malum also retaliates to enemies that damage Kit during Coastline to Atmosphere, this effect is based on a chance that grows with damage dealt to her, but everytime she dies and restarts the level Malum has a higher and higher chance to retaliate to enemy attacks. This increased chance shows that even though Malum may be a relaxed and joking person, he still cares for his friends deeply.

Affiliations
Malum joined The Agency many Millenia ago while it's founder was still alive, he met Mthuulra due to this and they worked together for many years doing what they still do to this day. Malums affiliation with Mthuulra is undoubtedly concrete, he obeys almost all of her commands and calls albeit in a cocky and smart-ass fashion. However it is noted in the Whispers found in Offshore that Malum was the Shadow Binder that sealed away the scattered remnants of Mthuulras family to stop them from being resurrected by cults. During Coastline to Atmosphere it's possible to find a secret memory during one of the later stages that implies Mthuulra and Malum at one point were in a very rocky relationship. Broken apart by the fact that she can't change what she is and ultimately would bring harm to Malum by being close to him. Kitsune Wilde knows Malum through The Agency as he's accompanied her on a small number of Contracts as backup and scouting support. They first met when Malum offered Kit his old dagger which gave her access to a coat that he had made for their new partnership. Malum has started working with a few other contractors in recent times, notable mentions including The Twins and B'. He has become a bit of a father/mentor figure for the former, after a joint operation with Spherical Nightmares showed him their potential in the field. Malum works with Kitsune Wilde face to face during Coastline to Atmosphere, it is seen here that he cares for her well being due to his Revenge mechanic that can wipe out hordes of enemies if an attacker is near other enemies when they damage Kit.