Archbishop Alaric is a major antagonist from Heroes of Might and Magic V: The Hammers of Fate and Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East. He was a fanatic priest of the holy city of Flammschrein and later the Arcbishop of the Griffin empire and the second leader of the Red Church, the false Queen Isabel's most fanatical and important right hand.
His Evil Ranking[]
What Makes Him Close to Being Pure Evil?[]
- Even before the demon rule, he was very fanatical and delusional. This suggests that if the real Isabel had ordered him, he would have done his terrible deeds just the same.
- He uses dark elf assassins to kill Flammschrein's former lord, Lord Fulbert, and usurp his power.
- He wreaks great destruction on the territory of Stag Dutchy. On his orders, Laszlo and Freyda burn fourteen peasant hut and destroy four entire towns. Hundreds, even thousands die because of this.
- He wants to cut off Duncan's head just for taunt on him.
- He lets Laszlo attack Tor Hrall, and war breaks out between the Griffin Empire and the dwarves.
- At Biara's command, he deliberately betray King Tholgar, who dies fighting Wulfstan.
- He cuts off Quroq's head and takes that to the training ground.
- He helps Biara to ritually kill Prince Andrei and corrupt the Heart of the Griffin with his blood.
- After Biara reveals herself, he goes completely crazy and instead of protecting the city, he continues to serve her and runs away yelling and laughing.
- When Gotai offers him an honest duel, he kills his little goblin frined, Khengi. The madness is so great on him that he wants to personally cut off Gotai's head, because he thinks that if he takes this to Biara, she will change back into Isabel and become an angel.
What Prevents Him from Being Pure Evil?[]
- He falls under Biara, Kha-Beleth and other villains from Heroes (only in the world of Ashan).
- Despite his fanaticism, he is sincerely loyal to the queen.