Shadowone

Shadowone is the title given to the current leader of the Dark Nation. Each Shadowone gains a special weapon to mark them as Shadowone, as well as some magical ability and fighting ability.

Roles
The primary roles of Shadowone are to lead the Dark Nation, inspire terror in the nation's enemies, and keep all of the solidiers in line. Each Shadowone has to ensure the longevity of the continued success of the Dark Nation, and remind its enemies that they do not take war lightly.

Shadowone must also fight in every considerable battle of the Nation, and constantly act as an aura of battle energy.

Continued Existance
It is the knowledge of all Shadowones that each must eventually die. However, they believe that the masses of the Dark Nation must never know this, as an immortal totem of power is the only thing which will succesfully link the Nation together.

The nine confederates of each Shadowone essentially become candidates for the position of Shadowone in the previous' demise. As Shadowone dies, the blade or majority of their weapon disintegrates, leaving only The Hilt of Lazen. The confederate who picks up this hilt becomes the next Shadowone, as their weapon of choice manifests from it, and their attire is also altered.

The Many Shadowones
Since the existence of the Original Shadowone, the Shadowones to follow have been:
 * Ramen, the second Shadowone
 * Lazen, the third Shadowone
 * Aethygot, the fourth Shadowone
 * Damaron, the fifth Shadowone
 * Sardant, the sixth Shadowone
 * Soren, the ninth Shadowone
 * Demur, the tenth Shadowone
 * Nemekith, the eleventh Shadowone
 * Thalassal, the twelfth Shadowone
 * Bassyt, the thirteenth Shadowone