Godslayer

Godslayer (also referred to as the Pathfinder) is the main antagonist. He is the main force behind the destruction of the isle and the deaths of its inhabitants. Before the events of the game he curses each of the Tall Ones in order to control them, using them in his attempt to end the world and impede the Hunter's progress.

Appearance
The Godslayer wears a dark patterned tunic with light trim, a sash, and the Mask of Ancients (a three-eyed, tricorn-like mask that enables him to "see as the Tall Ones see"). Beaded tassels hang from the rear points and each eye is capable of movement. He is tall, thin, and physically larger than a normal human. His shoes are pointed and his hands are clawed. A tail similar to the ones the Tall Ones have sprouts from his back. He wields the Sun Sword in one hand.

History
The Godslayer is implied to have begun life as an ordinary human. He began to speak out against the Tall Ones when he was no more than a young man, seeing the world they ruled as chaotic and filled with uncertainty. Instead he proposed the One True Path, a single, ultimate path that every person's life would follow. He took on the name the Pathfinder, gaining followers who were willing to both kill and die for him. At some point he was imprisoned, but he converted several other inmates to his cause before being freed by his followers. They helped him through many of the obstacles he faced. Under him they conquered all of the regions of the island, even breaching the passage into the Mountain Tundra. Their efforts allowed the Pathfinder to gain the Mask of Ancients. When he wore the mask he saw the "terrible chaos" of the world, and realized that there was no single path anywhere. He realized that the only way to create a single path was to remake the world itself, destroying the Tall Ones in the process. He renamed himself the Godslayer. After this they helped to clear a path through the spirit world in order to allow him to acquire the Sun Sword. The Godslayer asked his followers to sacrifice their lives to him so that he could destroy the gods, ascend to godhood, and then remake the world as he promised.

Over the course of his crusade he took over multiple regions, killing warriors and monks alike. Multiple buildings on the isle were dedicated to his army, including a training camp, a forge, and a prison. Existing buildings were also repurposed for his military. Those who refused to follow the Godslayer were imprisoned and sometimes killed by his followers.

Personality
The Godslayer has no qualms about committing violent acts when he believes that they are necessary. He seems to prefer to allow those under his control to do his work for him before resorting to doing so himself. He becomes impatient when presented with things he cannot defeat with force. Despite his cruelty, he displays dedication to his followers and his ideals, going as far as destroying the world in order to deliver what he promised. The Godslayer seems to genuinely believe that his actions will benefit others. He is described by others as charismatic, having a magnetism and innate power in his presence that draws people to follow him.