Captain:Hez'Kalka/Quietus

"He is a walking death. He is the hands, the eyes and the voice of those who are above him; his soul as black as the void and his very presence as chasmal as the deepest recesses of space. There is no mortal being above him in his dominion, and he captivates even the most dreaded of things beyond this world. He walks among gods and devils alike, for he is one of them incarnate."

- Unknown

Hezkalka Naystathyo, better known as Hez'Kalka is the head of the civil population of the, and is one of two servants of the Xhodocto known as.

History
Hezkalka was born into the aristocratic society of the Mahanayans in the late 24th century, under the Naystathyo family. The Naystathyo family was somewhat affluent in Mahanayan society, though it was only in his early twenties did the family's affluence wane amid a civil war. Hezkalka's father was murdered in the course of the war by Mahanayan anarchists, and thus, caused him to go down a path to swear vengeance against those who killed his father and spurred his wrath. Hezkalka's influence as a member of the weakened family of Naystathyo had gathered a small following, including his confidant Siaokono Tylstatkyo who had more than frequently combated against the Mahanayan Colossi, being one of them. By 2573, Hezkalka's efforts in the civil war proved fruitful as, though twelve million died against him, Mahanaya was effectively under his control. His expanses later went across numerous systems in the now-known Mahanayan Empire, though what is now the resisted the control in their original universe.

Centuries later, in his early three-hundreds, Hezkalka became intrigued with the idea of ascending his physical form beyond what technology the Mahanayans had obtained tens of millennia in the past. This was later known to have been, and what Hezkalka had found in his studies of Essence was the allure of the , which he later became obsessed with as traces of their existence across Universe 66501 was abundant. Sending out scores of squads across known territory once visited or even controlled by the Xhodocto, he wished to find an artifact of any means to acquire the power he so desired. Having obtained a Doomstone, a conduit of essence power, Hezkalka was descended by its energies. He frequently exercised his new, unnatural powers to scare his enemies into submission.

The course of the March of the Apocalypse had inadvertently allowed Hezkalka to traverse across universes and into the hyperconstruct, Hezkalka had, one way or another, obtained another ancient artifact known as the Ilambil Katarn from planet - something which the Xhodocto had poured their energies into to prevent Inferno's destruction at the hands of the  (as far as they were concerned). The overwhelming energies of the blade had further empowered his being, though at a cost of 'selling his soul' to Angazhar. The recent destruction of was a strategic loss to what the Xhodocto wished, and thus by their wishes, Hezkalka formed the  as a means of becoming a precursor to the, a successor to the Congregation.

Appearance
As a descended Mahanayan, Hezkalka's skin has turned from sand-brown to charred grey, and often sports Zhulultu-style armour to exemplify his rank as the Dominion of the Xhodocto's head of state. His eyes are exceptionally black, darker than that of most Mahanayan eyes, and frequently emanates a red glow from his qualities as what one would classify as demonic. Standing at fifteen feet tall, some as a symptom of descension, Hezkalka is taller than most Mahanayans, enough in some cases to stand a full head's height over his compatriots.

Personality
As a master strategist with a ruthless inclination for almost excessive brutality, Hezkalka is an individual feared among even the highest ranks of the Dominion of the Xhodocto due to his nature alone. His history with the genocides he caused on his homeworld and later his close involvement with Angazhar and extrauniversal entities has made him comparatively esoteric in his vocabulary and persona, wholeheartedly devoted to Angazhar despite his expendable role as what Angazhar would declare it. Hezkalka commands the respect of his own personal soldiers, the majority of the military in the known Dominion as well as outside civilian culture in the Dominion itself.

Abilities
A living vessel of the Xhodocto's very words and commands, Hez'Kalka is among the most powerful entities in the known universe. Whilst his words are enough to either sway or demoralise those who listen to them, his destructive capabilities birthed from his descension powers grants him enough power to singlehandely raze a planet beyond saving, killing off the entire population and all life upon it. Hez'Kalka has had little need for such magnitudes of power, though it has been shown that his service to the Xhodocto has made him nigh-impervious to what powers channel through him, whereas a less fortunate being would be driven mad or destroyed entirely. The degree of evil essences that swarm in his body gives Hez'Kalka a blackening aura that spills over wherever he walks.

Serving
"I serve, knowing that your command is to be executed through me."


 * - Great master of dimensions unseen, wielder of fires burning.

Allies
"You will see; that through me, I am the voice of those who are above me."


 * Siaokono Tylstatkyo - You have seen my words in motion.

Neutral
"Know this. Every action I take is to the delight of the gods."


 * - Set yourself aside from my devices; lest you know what may harm you.
 * - He has my admiration. Though his very existence is an infraction to me.
 * - Maddened aspect of destruction. Away from where I tread.

Disliked
"Let it be known that only your use is what lets you live."


 * - Theruskrayathos allows you to live. Why so is beyond me.

Enemies
"Your death is my will. Their will. The universe screams for it."


 * - Your life is now a game. I enjoy this game.
 * - You. You are annoying.

Quotes
"Through his command, the universe will be set in flames. The Dominion will be eternal and supreme."

"I'd like to see you buried five kilometers beneath the dirt, preferably by your own master, you damned abomination."

"Despite all his power and all his successes, is it possible that one day even a man such as him will be discarded by his masters?"