The Demon King

Lore & Background

The One Who Waits is first encountered after the Lamb is sacrificed before the Four Bishops. He brings the Lamb before him, gives them a demonic crown, and resurrects them, instructing them to start a cult in his name. As the Lamb defeats each of the Four Bishops—Leshy, Heket, Kallamar, and Shamura—one of the four chains holding The One Who Waits breaks. During the crusade against Shamura, she reveals his true identity: Narinder, the Fifth Bishop, who ruled over Death.

Shamura explains that Narinder grew ambitious and discontent, betrayed the Bishops, and was imprisoned by them. After all bishops are defeated, The One Who Waits instructs the Lamb to visit him, return the crown, and be sacrificed. The player can choose to accept (ending the game with the Lamb's death) or refuse, triggering a final battle. If the Lamb defeats The One Who Waits twice, he transforms into a follower-like creature named Narinder. The player can then spare or kill him; if spared, Narinder can be indoctrinated as an immortal follower.

Reader's Guide

The One Who Waits is the final boss of the main campaign. To reach him, the player must defeat all Four Bishops—Leshy, Heket, Kallamar, and Shamura—which breaks the chains holding him. After Shamura's defeat, the Lamb can open the final gateway to his realm. The player is given a choice: accept sacrifice (ending the game) or refuse (triggering the final battle). In the battle, the player first fights Baal and Aym, then faces The One Who Waits. He must be defeated twice; after the first defeat, he transforms and pulls the Lamb into a hellscape for a second phase. Upon victory, he becomes Narinder, and the player can choose to kill or spare him. If spared, Narinder can be indoctrinated as an immortal follower. The One Who Waits cannot be recruited as a follower through normal means; only the spare option allows him to join the cult.