Origin
Malbaaze is a cunning and manipulative infernal being, a corporeal Incubus who thrives on the darkness and desires of those who seek out the supernatural. Dwelling in the shadows of caves and abandoned buildings, he is a master of seduction, luring his victims with promises of power, wealth, and forbidden knowledge. Unlike many of his kind who rely on brute force or sheer terror attacking while their victims dream, Malbaaze prefers the art of persuasion, using his charm and the allure of mystical treasures to entice women who dabble in the dark arts or are drawn to the gothic subculture.
His ability to craft mystical trinkets and create gold makes him a highly sought-after entity among those who yearn for a taste of the arcane. Malbaaze’s trinkets are imbued with dark magic, offering benefits that often come with a steep price, binding the user to his influence or leading them down a path of corruption. The gold he creates is both a symbol of his infernal power and a tool to manipulate his targets, often exchanged for their bodies and souls.
Malbaaze’s interactions with women are predatory and self-serving. He views them as mere instruments to fulfill his carnal desires and enhance his influence in the mortal world. While he doesn’t use force, he isn’t against using mesmerism, telepathy and pheromone control, making his victim believe they are engaging with him on their terms. This tactic often leaves them more vulnerable to his will, as they willingly partake in the exchange, blinded by their own desires for power or wealth.
While he does not actively seek to father children, Malbaaze is careless about the consequences of his actions, often leaving behind Neo-Nephilim, hybrid offspring with a mix of demonic and human traits. These children, born of dark unions, possess varying degrees of infernal power and often lead troubled lives, caught between the human world and their demonic heritage. Malbaaze shows little interest in these offspring, viewing them as byproducts of his indulgence rather than beings worthy of his attention.
Malbaaze’s presence is often accompanied by an aura of unease and dread, his dark energy palpable to those sensitive to the supernatural. His influence extends beyond the physical, as he plants seeds of obsession, fear, and longing in the minds of those he encounters. Even after he has moved on to his next conquest, the remnants of his influence linger, leaving his victims haunted by their encounters and often spiraling deeper into darkness.
Major Story Arcs
In Victor Locke Demon Hunter: Demon Noir #1 Ashen Yu has sex with him to gain pages from the The Sefer Hhoshekh, the grimoire known as the Demon Noir.
Oddities
Though he lives in caves or abandoned buildings, he has gold and many valuable trinkets, and he can change base metals into gold at will.