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|gender = Male

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|age = Adult

|age = Unknown

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{{Quote|text=Your pathetic imagination game won't be as easy against my Shadows...|character=Aldark}}

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|text=If you manage to survive, go tell Mari...<br>I hope to see her soon.

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'''Aldark''' is the successor to [[Wilfre]] as leader of the [[Shadow]], and the main villain of ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]''. Unlike Wilfre, Aldark is a manifestation of [[Shadow]] after it was expelled from the [[Raposa]] realm. Also unlike Wilfre, who relied on his cunning to manipulate others, Aldark uses his powers to alter the minds of his victims, bringing out their worst emotions. His motives are not idealistic, believing firmly in the domination of the Shadow and the destruction of the Raposa, a stark contrast from his predecessor. He spends most of his time attempting to manipulate [[Mike]] into forgetting about the Raposa forever.

'''Aldark''' is the main villain of ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'', and is [[Wilfre]]'s successor as leader of the [[Shadow]]. Unlike Wilfre, Aldark is a pure manifestation of [[Shadow]] after it was expelled from the [[Raposa]] realm. Also unlike Wilfre, who relied on his cunning to manipulate others, Aldark uses his powers to directly alter the minds of his victims, bringing out their worst emotions. His motives are not idealistic, believing firmly in the domination of the Shadow and the separation of the two realms, a stark contrast from his predecessor. He spends most of his time attempting to manipulate [[Mike]] into forgetting about the Raposa forever.

=={{Icon|Tower}}Appearance==

=={{Icon|Tower}}Appearance==

Aldark takes the form of a [[Shadow]] creature, being a tall, purple being. He lacks eyes but has a distinctive large smile formed out of incredibly sharp teeth. He wears a dark cloak with gold trimming. Around his neck hangs a gold key. Unlike [[Wilfre]], he has no "regular" form, being comprised entirely of Shadow.

Aldark is a towering [[Shadow]] being with no eyes and a toothy smile. He wears a massive, dark green cloak with white and gold trimmings. He also wears a large, gold key around his neck. It is known that he has at least two hands and two feet, but it is unknown what his torso and lower body looks like. In his official artwork, his cloak is purple instead of dark green.

== {{Icon|Book}} Story==

== {{Icon|Book}} Story==

After the events of ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]'', the [[Shadow]] is expelled from the realm of the [[Raposa]], entering the [[Human]] realm instead. After [[Mike]] awakens from his coma, Aldark begins to manipulate the townsfolk of [[Belleview]] in order to depress Mike, with the ultimate goal of making Mike want to forget about the Raposa forever, destroying their realm.

After the [[Shadow]] is expelled from the [[Raposa]] realm at the end of ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]'', it enters the [[Human]] realm. This event coincides with [[Mike]] awakens from his coma, and Aldark wastes no time and begins to corrupt the townsfolk of [[Belleview]]. This is done in order to depress Mike, making him completely forget about the Raposa realm and completely severing the connection between realms. In the four years between ''Drawn to Life: Two Realms'' and ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'', Aldark and the Shadow continue to corrupt the Humans, leaving only a few untouched.

 

At the beginning of the game, Aldark's plans are nearly complete, but somehow, [[Mari]] and a revived, Shadow-less [[Wilfre]] catch wind of his plan, sending a [[Hero]] with the [[Book of Imagination]] to the Human realm to stop him. The first time the Hero encounters Aldark, they have already rid [[Tony]], [[Heather]], and [[Mr. Esow]] of Shadow. Aldark taunts the Hero, sending multiple [[Minimus]] to attack. He tells the Hero that if they survive, to tell Mari that he hopes to see her soon.

 

By the next time Aldark is seen, the Hero has already dispatched more Shadow beings, including a [[Maximus]], and has rid [[Bruce]] of his Shadow. After Mike tries to protect [[Aly]], his friend, from a Shadow being that she can't see, Aldark enters her home and summons a Minimus to possess her. Aldark then travels to the [[School]] to meet Mike and the Hero as they return from [[Rapoville]]. The Hero and Aldark refuse to fight head on, but Aldark sends a [[Desperate]] to attack them before leaving.

 

Aldark, next seen inside the school, goes on to possess more people, and Mike demands him to undo what he did to Aly. Aldark tells Mike that his plans are bigger than [[Belleview]], and that he would release Aly if Mike did something for him. Before Mike can respond, Tony tells him that they need to go, so they leave. Aldark calls out to the Hero, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation, and sends an [[Arrogance]] to fight him. The Hero dispatches it, and Aldark commends the Hero for being so strong. He also tells the Hero that only he could give Mike what he truly wants.

As with [[Wilfre]], Aldark is challenged by the [[Creator]] and their creation [[Hero]]. This time, however, Aldark's intentions are so twisted that it attracts the opposition of Wilfre himself, who along with [[Mari]], uncovers the [[Book of Imagination]]. Using this, the hero travels to the human realm to confront Aldark.

Aldark is next seen before Mike confronts [[Deputy Snyder]], stopping the Hero and asking if Mari had told them all her secrets. Aldark then reveals that the connection between realms, Mike's memories. The only reason travel between realms was possible was because Mike still had memories of the Hero and the Raposa realm, stating that Mike had the power to cut of the Raposa realm altogether. As a final test, Aldark sends a [[Furious]] after the Hero, which the Hero must defeat.

By the time the hero arrives, Aldark has already begun his plans to manipulate Mike. Although Mike is happy to once again see his Raposa friends, his mental health turns sour once Aldark manipulates Mike's only human friend, [[Aly]], into abandoning him. For a time, Mike is indispensable, but with the help of the Raposa, the hero, and the townsfolk of Belleview, Mike is able to overcome his inner demons and confront Aldark. In the end, the hero and Mike are successful, defeating Aldark, who fades away while predicting the eventual return of the Shadow.

After the Hero helps Mike and Deputy Snyder overcome their trauma, Mike and the Hero go off to face Aldark directly. Aldark mocks the Hero and tells them that their efforts have been for naught, and summons many different Shadow beings to terrorize the Humans. The Hero then uses the Book of Imagination to challenge Aldark to an Imagination Battle, which the Hero wins. Aldark is surprised that the Hero won, but vows to always lurk in the shadows.

 

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{{Quote|text=Ah! It's you! Just the annoying creation I was looking for.<br>I've invested way too much time in this Town... and my young friend Mike... to have you show up and ruin it all.<br>Your pathetic imagination game won't be as easy against my Shadows...<br>If you manage to survive, go tell Mari... I hope to see her soon.|caption=Before fighting [[Minimus]]}}

{{Quote|text=You are in no position to threaten me... But I feel we are... misunderstood.<br>I want nothing to do with Aly. My plans involve something greater than your humble, little town.<br>I can release Aly from her predicament... But what small favor would you do for me?|caption=To [[Mike]]}}

{{Quote|text=There's no need to keep hiding. You can come out now.<br>Ahh, Hero. Always trying to disrupt my carefully laid plans.<br>I’m afraid I can’t let you escape this time.|caption=Before fighting [[Arrogance]]}}

{{Quote|text=What a surprise you are.<br>It doesn’t matter how strong you become. You can’t stop my plan.<br>I know what Mike really wants. What he deeply, truly desires. You don't have the ability to offer that to him. Only I can do that.<br>Enjoy your fruitless work, creation. Next time we meet, I won’t be as forgiving nor as patient.|caption=After fighting Arrogance}}

{{Quote|text=I just saw your little friend running by… He seemed quite upset. I think he finally realized... How pathetic you really are.<br>Did Mari tell you all her secrets? Or only the one? Did she forget to tell you about the connection between realms?<br>Unlike that Raposa girl... I’m happy to share the full truth with you.<br>You were only able to travel across realms because, deep down, Mike still had memories of you. He doesn’t realize the power he has.<br>But once he does… He’ll gladly cut off the Raposa forever. I just hope you’re on the other side when it finally happens.<br>I tire of your constant interruptions. I’ve been holding back. But now it’s time for a real test. Run or fight, it makes no difference to me either way. You have no real power here, construct.|caption=Before fighting [[Furious]]}}

{{Quote|text=There you are, construct. You've made me wait for so long. I thought maybe you had given up.<br>Saved your precious friends, did you? Good for you... Aren't you so dear to these humans.<br>No matter. Your efforts have been but a waste on these pitiful creatures. In the end, this realm will be bathed in shadow.|caption=Before summoning [[Shadow]]s into [[Belleview]]}}

{{Quote|text=You may have have saved these people, but you hold no power over the darkness.<br>I tire of your presence. Your... Interruptions. No more games little hero. It's time to be free of you for eternity.|caption=Before fighting Aldark}}

{{Quote|text=How... How is this possible? Fool… This hollow victory means nothing…<br>You cannot stop the darkness… As long as there exists a human realm, we shall lurk in the shadow.<br>Farewell, construct... Till next we meet again.|caption=After fighting Aldark}}

== {{IconSVG|Trivia}} Trivia ==

== {{IconSVG|Trivia}} Trivia ==

* Aldark's name follows the same naming convention as [[Wilfre]]. Although Wilfre's name is a pun on "free will", Aldark's name is "all dark", representing his less idealistic nature.

* Aldark's name seems to follow the same naming convention as [[Wilfre]].  

* Aldark is the second canonical main villain in the series, with [[Circi]] and [[Doodlebob]] being the two non-canon main villains.

** Wilfre's name is based on "free will" while Aldark's name is based on "all dark".

* Unlike Wilfre, Aldark is never battled in a traditional boss fight. This is also true of Circi.

* Aldark's angry sprite seems to have an error, as a strange, red substance appears above his closed mouth.

** Similarly, Aldark does not send bosses to fight the [[Hero]] as Wilfre did.

** This may be a layering issue, and this could be the inside of his mouth used in other sprites or an earlier version of this sprite, but this is merely conjecture.

* Aldark's various [[Shadow]] creatures appear noticeably different from Wilfre's. This is perhaps due to his more aggressive and malicious nature.

* Aldark is the second canonical main villain in the series, following Wilfre.

* There is a design inconsistency between the game and official art. In-game, Aldark's cloak is depicted as a dark green, but in official art is depicted as purple.

** [[Doodlebob]] and [[Circi]] are two other main villains in the series, but do not appear in canon entries.

* Aldark is one of two main villains to never be battled in a traditional sense, the other being Circi.

* Aldark's various [[Shadow]] creatures appear noticeably different from Wilfre's. This may be due to his more aggressive and malicious nature.

* It is unknown if Aldark had any effect on [[Rapoville]], as many of the [[Raposa]] seem to be effected in the same way the Humans were.

* It is also unknown if Aldark existed before the Shadow was expelled from he Raposa realm, or if he was only created afterwards.

== {{Icon|Fanon}} Fan Works ==

== {{Icon|Fanon}} Fan Works ==

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Aldark Redrawn.png|250px|Aldark Redrawn<br>Credit to [[User:BreGee|BreGee]].

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Aldark.jpg|alt=Aldark poster|Aldark as he appears in promotional art.

Aldark.jpg|alt=Aldark poster|Aldark as he appears in promotional art.

AlyPossession.gif|alt=Screenshot of Aldark in game|Aldark summoning a [[Minimus]] to possess [[Aly]] ''(Click to View)''.

AlyPossession.gif|alt=Screenshot of Aldark in game|Aldark summoning a [[Minimus]] to possess [[Aly]] ''(Click to View)''.

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