Arcanix

There is power in the arcane, the occult, literally “that which is secret or hidden” and much of that power derives from the work of learning such secrets and then keeping them. Few do so as well as the mysterious figure known as Arcanix, an occultist so secretive that even his true face, name, and nature remain a mystery to the greatest masters of the magical arts.
What they do know is Arcanix is a thief, a hunter of magical lore and arcane items, willing to go to any lengths to add to his (no doubt considerable) trove of knowledge and power. He appears suddenly without warning, seizes opportunities to obtain the objects of his desire, and then vanishes once again, sometimes taking with him even the memory of his appearance. Master Mage Adrian Eldrich has tracked Arcanix to the Dimension of Doors: an interdimensional nexus guarded by The Gatekeeper and the Order of the Door Wardens. He believes the talismanic thief has discovered a “secret door” (or set of them) to traverse the nexus dimension and others but has thus far found no sign of it.
Arcanix’s true purpose for collecting secrets and artifacts remains unknown, but is clearly more than just the having and holding. He has said on occasion that his power will make him like unto a god, and has previously sought to exploit mystic realms, beings, and places or times of power.

Physical Description

Special abilities

Arcanix is a sorcerer of considerable ability, often having access to ancient, obscure, or unknown spells and rituals. In addition to his spellcasting skills, he appears to have two other (potentially related) powers.
First, he has unique access to the Dimension of Doors, allowing him to slip in and out of different dimensions virtually at will. This power also allows Arcanix to quickly traverse distances within a dimension by taking an other-dimensional “shortcut”. The sole limitation on this power appears to be an inability to use it while be observed; Arcanix doesn’t “vanish” in direct sight but instead disappears through a doorway, around a corner, or in a cloud of smoke. When pursuers clear the obstacle, they find Arcanix gone.
Second, the mystical mountebank has a way of vanishing from even the recollections of those who have encountered him. Most mundane people forget about Arcanix, or rationalize away their experiences. Only the strongestwilled individuals remember him or their experiences, making it difficult to gather much information about Arcanix or to prepare for his schemes.

Mental characteristics

Intellectual Characteristics

Arcanix is, unsurprisingly, cryptic and secretive. He speaks often, but reveals little. He’s arrogant, sarcastic, and superior, taunting his foes about their ignorance and how they will never figure out what is really happening. When denied his prize, he becomes angry, hurling grandiose threats and insults.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Anyone who has something Arcanix wants is a potential target, if not enemy, although the villain has few qualms about achieving his goals, so his targets may end up injured or killed, their property or belongings destroyed, if that’s what it takes. Arcanix would have a great deal more enemies, if all of his victims were able to recall what happened to them. As it is, he is still hunted by some of the most powerful mystics in several dimensions.