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Contents 1 Overview 2 Character Information 2.1 Known History 2.2 Motley 2.3 Allies 2.4 Enemies 2.5 Character Inspirations 2.6 Soundtrack 2.7 Quotes 2.8 Rumors

Overview

Alias(es): Mal

Real Name: Malakai

Age: Unknown. He's been around for a while, certainly

Concept: Feline Aide-de-Camp & Mentor

Physical description: Grey-furred, fuzzy and cute. He's a cat.

Relevant Mechanics: Autumn Nightmares, Pages 130-132.

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Character Information

Known History

Basic Timeline: At some point in the last decade, reports emerged of those lost in Edinburgh's Maze occaisionally being guided out by a friendly if slightly sarcastic Hedge Beast. Going by the name of Malakai and sometimes accompanied by an Owl, the cat in question has made some contacts in Edinburgh and Inverness. Quite where he came from, no-one seems to know.

Current Activities: At the moment, Mal is advising and shepharding the young Summer Court squire Arthur MacAodh. He's usually on Arthur's shoulder, offering some wise - if dryly humerous - advice.

Merit Details: Hedge Beast •••

Background: Little is known of Malakai's past. He wasn't always associated with the owl who is now his constant companion, though - she didn't turn until three or four years ago. Some suspect him of some sort of conspiratorial plan, given how secretive he is. Or maybe its just that no-one's taken the time to get to know him.

Motley

Essentially part of Aleksander Sokol's motley, as he is Arthur's companion.

Allies

• Arthur MacAodh, who he's trying to prepare for the difficult task of living a Changeling's dual life.
• Aleksander Sokol, Arthur's liege.
• Evie Greene has known Malakai for some years - he's often turned newcomers to the Maze over to her.
• Pythia, the Oracle Owl, his constant companion and bickering partner. No-one's sure if he actually thinks she's crazy or not.

Enemies

For some reason, Mal seems to particularly detest the Mandarin of Resplendent Flame, Arthur's keeper.

Character Inspirations

Every magical animal sidekick ever, Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Soundtrack

• Cool for Cats - Squeeze

Quotes

• "For crying out loud, kid, stop pussyfooting around and go for the jugular!" - Mal at one of Arthur's training sessions.

• "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" - Reeva as she runs after Mal trying to get a hug.

• "I'm glad Mal's there for Arthur. He could use a level-headed advisor more often." - Aria

Rumors

• He's actually a Changeling trapped in cat-form. Or an exiled member of the Gentry in disguise...
• He's married to Pythia - he does seem the put-upon husband. Or maybe they're brother and sister. Stranger things have happened.