Nekima (Malifaux)

Nekima is one of the leaders of the Nephilim, the most powerful of Malifaux’s indigenous species known as the Neverborn, in Wyrd Games’ Malifaux universe.

Description
A demonic female entity, mortal men would say that Nekima is possessed of great beauty. However, these looks are tainted by her horns, which are long and fashioned like those of a ram or great antelope, her satyr-like legs, vast pinions, and, most importantly her hatred of anything human. Nekima believes herself to be the rightful heir to Malifaux, and - when not engaged in combat - conducts herself with all of the grace of a natural-born Queen.

Nekima is never seen without her Neverborn Greatsword, with which she is extremely proficient, and takes great delight in using against those whom she feels show her disrespect, or who harm her kin.

History
Before the Great Breach was opened, Nekima was widely regarded to be next in line to rule Malifaux (what creature ruled Malifaux at that point is unknown, although it may have been one of the Tyrants). However, when the Breach was opened, Nekima fought the invaders like a madwoman, personally leading from the front and allowing her rage at the would-be usurpers to consume her whilst her younger sister Lilith sat back and absorbed the knowledge given to her by her spies, all the while plotting on how to be rid of the invaders.

When the final battle for Malifaux began, Nekima once again threw herself into the thick of things, losing herself in the conflict and allowing her rage to take over. Whilst she slew countless invaders and proved herself a warrior beyond peer, when the dust settled and Nekima regained her composure, Lilith had closed the Breach, and in doing so garnered herself enough allies to claim the rulership of Malifaux for herself.

Since then, and particularly since the reopening of the Breach, Nekima has spent her time gathering allies of her own, watching and waiting for the time when she can rise up and tear the heart from her sisters’ body before declaring herself undisputed Master of Malifaux.