Malik Ferrino IV

Malik Ferrino IV was the 214th Padishah Emperor of Sarrakeen.

His rule began in 10160 PV, at the age of 20.

Reign
Malik Ferrino IV ascended to the throne as the eldest of two children. His younger sister Arissa abdicated at the age of 18 per tradition and chose to join the Temple of Kelemvor, serving currently as the Archpriest of Kelemvor in Sarrakeen.

When Padishah Reliq Ferrino VII passed in 10160 PV, the throne was given to Malik IV in a smooth transition. Malik IV pledged to focus his efforts on the beautification of the city and increasing emigration to Sarrakeen in his inaugural speech.

Malik IV appointed Brutus Aurelius as the Commander of the Guard in 10178 PV, granting him jurisdiction over the Low City. He replaced his mentor, Alrond Metticus, who had passed away in his old age.

In 10198 PV, Malik IV rescinded Aurelius's command over the Grotto and the Floating Markets, in light of the Guard's failure to attempt to stop the rampaging beast that became known as the necrohydra.

As the gangs of the Grotto had started a civil war in the Floating Markets with the Guard, Aurelius claimed wartime jurisdiction in defense of his actions, as the abomination only attacked the Padre's forces.

Control over those districts was instead given to Padre Fredrico Farcozi for stopping the beast with the help of the Spicehunters. This decision was seen as controversial, given the Padre's reputation as a crime lord.

Death
Malik was killed in his chambers with a mirza dagger, although no signs of a struggle or forced entry was apparently. This occurred before his youngest daughters could rescind their claim to the throne, beginning the crowning.

The Spicehunters' investigation that Lord Varyo had been disguised as Lithra, the soon-to-be next Black Shell, and killed Malik to fulfill an ancient devil contract.

Appearance
Malik Ferrino IV is a large tiefling man with an imposing frame. Like all Ferrinos, his skin is a deep black, his hair and eyes are completely white, and his black horns curl around his head like a crown or circlet. As seen in tieflings, his eyes have no pupils.