Shadowclad

Shadowclad are a rogue group of beings who were created by Ventriss. They were formerly a legion of The Dark Nation until they, for reasons that are not very clear, segregated themselves from it. Shadowclad are a species of Darkanium born humanoids who are adept at fighting and have some control over dark magic.

History
The first Shadowclad emerged from Illiago a few weeks after Damaron became Shadowone. They were adorned with similar armour as the generals of The Dark Nation, and swore allegiance to it. Damaron accepted their allegiance and they became a very powerful part of The Dark Nation, greatly aiding in their rise to power.

They then aided The Dark Nation in a number of battles, notably in their defence against Mortumer, in which they may have fallen if not for the legion of Shadowclad.

During the following battle between The Dark Nation and the forces of Mortumer, the Shadowclad unexpectedly turned on Damaron, killing him and seven of his confederates, before falling against the other two.

The Shadowclad then guarded Illiago until Ventriss struck The Source, when they fought a final war against Soren and The Dark Nation. Ventriss was defeated and the Darkanium that formed the Shadowclad corrupted and mutated into iron.

It is not known whether Shadowclad could ever be produced again in a similar way that they were made by Ventriss. Thalassal attempted to recreate Shadowclad warriors, but was destroyed by the magic she used to try and manipulate the Darkanium.