by  lapinbeau
An update for gladio's rival/B-list recurring villian.
they haven't gotten much screen time so I figured it was time to give them some updates and include em more.
Graak was once the son of an orcish warlord, with mild spellcasting talent. But unable to challenge his chief for leadership. After trying and getting his green backside soundly trounced, he had his tusks broken and was exiled for a month. (challenges are not uncommon, and orcs treat brutality with a casual attitude.)
He sought an artifact at the ruined tower of the blue moon that would allow him to rise to power. Unfortunately the once he opened the chest Malia had other ideas.
He let her wear him for great magical power. Of course at the time he didn't realize what being worn was.

The Enchantress's tower rises again in the far north, attracting green skinned hordes to it's service. At the center is a beautiful young orc with mighty magical power.

In truth Malia and Graak share an unhealthy co-dependent relationship. Not only in a physical way. Psychologically they need each other after spending such a long time together. Even if they pretend otherwise.

in part this is to contrast Gladio and Phaeos's healthy and positive relationship.