HORDAK

Real Name: Hordak

Class: Extradimensional (Eternia) magic-user

Occupation: Tyrant

Group Affiliation: The Evil Horde

Known Relatives: Zodac (brother), unnamed father

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Horde World

First Appearance: (DC Comics) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe II #1 (June, 2013)

Powers: Hordak was an immensely powerful sorcerer who wielded cosmic power, allowing him to drain the energy of lost souls.

History:  (Masters of the Universe: The Origin of Hordak #1) - <1 MYA> Hordak and his brother Zodac represented ultimate good and evil, and clashed throughout their lives. Zodac dreamed of conquest, and assembled the Horde as his army on Horde World. Zodac assembled his own army of cosmic enforcers and took the fight to Hordak on Horde World, but the results were disastrous, millions of lives were lost on both sides, and Zodac and Hordak were the sole survivors of the conflict. Hordak absorbed their souls, gaining godlike power, and revealed to Zodac that he had manipulated him into the bloody battle, sending him dreams that convinced him he could win the day. Zodac teleported to his lair the Fright Zone, and told Zodac to find him and fulfill his destiny. It was prophesized that the two would meet in final conflict, with the winner remaking the universe in his image. On his throne Hordak held aloft the severed head of his father, crowing over how powerful he'd become, and wondering if Zodac would recognize what remained of him. Zodac and Hordak fought, with Zodac seemingly being consumed by his brother's cosmic energy. Hordak planned on spreading his tyranny across the universe and writing a testament of blood.

 (Masters of the Universe: Origin of He-Man #1 (fb)) - King Grayskull forged the Power Sword, which called on the power of Castle Grayskull, in order to repel Hordak's invasion of Eternia. Grayskull prophesized that one day two of his descendants would clash over the fate of Eternia, with one of them reclaiming the Power Sword.

(Masters of the Universe: The Origin of Skeletor #1 (fb)) - King Miro's two sons were Keldor and Randor. Keldor was the eldest, and should have been heir to his father's throne, but his mother was a Gar, so he was shunned in favor of Randor. Keldor and Randor were close as children, and when one of Hordak's men tried to kidnap Randor, Keldor  stopped the man with his sword, although Randor asked him not to kill the underling, as it was not their way. Keldor personally interrogated the underling, whipping him until he revealed more about Hordak. King Miro praised Randor for capturing the underling, oblivious to Randor and Keldor both telling him who the real hero was. Miro declared Randor his official Heir over Randor's objection that Keldor was the elder and the more suited to the role. Miro said Keldor would serve as Randor's right hand and closest advisor. Keldor felt betrayed, saying he was never good enough for his brother, his father, or anyone else. Keldor established communications with Hordak and the Horde World, and Hordak promised he could help Keldor claim what was rightfully his.

(Masters of the Universe: The Origin of Skeletor #1) - Randor was crowned king of Eternia, and Keldor found the time was right to act, as he betrayed the kingdom to Hordak's Horde, who burned the kingdom down. During the battle Keldor suffered a serious burn to his face that dissolved his flesh, leaving him with a skeletal visage. He feared he was dying, and reflected on what had led him down such a disastrous and disgraced path. He entered King Randor's castle and passed out, having a vivid dream about death coming to take him. He conquered death, saying he was too mighty to die, and he had to live so the world would tremble for him. Keldor recovered and found Randor, who said he'd never forgotten how his brother had saved his life, and how he'd always valued him and his concil. Keldor asked for forgiveness, which Randor gladly gave, but Keldor said he didn't want forgiveness for betraying Eternia, he wanted forgiveness for what he was about to do. He stabbed Randor, and the spilling of blood was the key to opening up a wormhole to Horde World for Keldor. Hordak greeted him, and used his magic to heal Keldor, transform his boidy into a more monstrous appearance, and give him new sorcerous powers. Hordak said Keldor was now gone, and only his loyal apprentice Skeletor remained.

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