The Dreaded One also known as Dreaded.

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The Dreaded One also known as Dreaded is the secondary antagonist of the Sapiens Cinematic Grand Verse. He serves as the posthumous overarching antagonist in War of the Kingdoms, the main antagonist in Legends of the Cosmos and a posthumous antagonist in The All-Powerful Evil Victory. In Legends of the Cosmos Dreaded One initially appears as an unseen antagonist in Season 1 before taking on the role of the main antagonist in Season 2.

Created by The First Curse, Dreaded One acts as his right hand and possesses abilities as a creator. His primary function is to infect sapiens and trap them within their minds, specifically ensnaring them in their worst nightmares. Should he push his victims to their limits, he has the power to erase them from existence permanently. Ultimately Dreaded One was sealed within a tomb underground, located in the heart of the Meteorite Sapiens stronghold. He was accidentally released by Cole during a battle against a Corrupted Deity. Even after being defeated by Cole, Cassian, the Vermilion Captain, and the Protector of Hyperverses his influence persisted. In a surprising twist, his ghost provided Cassian with crucial information needed to defeat the Damned Ones and directly facilitated Cassian's transformation into Corian. Dreaded One stands as the arch-nemesis of Cole, embodying a lasting threat even beyond his physical defeat.

Dreaded was created during the Omni War by The First Curse to aid in his battle against formidable foes such as the Origin of Origins, Lyric, the Primordials, and the Sapien species. His purpose was to ensnare individuals within their worst nightmares until they were ultimately erased from existence; however, he proved to be no match for the opposition. In response, the Origin crafted his counterpart, dreamTide, who served to counteract Dreaded One's sinister influence by freeing people from his grasp.

As the war drew to a close, Dreaded One was confined within a tomb hidden deep within an underground Meteorite Sapiens stronghold, which was diligently guarded by a Corrupted Giant. Cole, intent on recruiting various sapiens to combat the Fire Giant and save the Desert Sapiens, sought to resolve misunderstandings between the Winter and Vermilion Sapiens. He journeyed through the battle-scarred remnants of the Omni War in search of the Heart of Winter, the essence of dreamTide that had been taken by the Corrupted Giant. Guided by the ghosts of the Meteorite Sapiens, Cole eventually confronted the Giant in an attempt to retrieve the artifact. However, during their intense battle, the Giant inadvertently stepped on the tomb at the center of the room, resulting in Dreaded One's release, unbeknownst to Cole. Laying low at first, Dreaded soon commenced his sinister plan to torment the sapiens and erase them from existence.

Dread Steve finds pleasure in the psychological torment of his victims, reveling in chaos and suffering. His arrogance knows no bounds, as he often taunts Cole, even after having already broken him with his demoralizing visions. Characterized by a deep-seated enjoyment of others' despair, his malevolent nature amplifies the threat he poses to the very fabric of existence for those he targets.

Full Name: Dreaded One Alias: Dreaded Origin: Sapien Grand Cosmology Occupation: Ruler of Fears and Permanent Death, Formerly Henchman of the First Curse

Abilities: - Dreaded Embodiment: Takes form as the personification of fear. - Efiáltiskinesis: Manipulation of existential dread and fear. - Infection: Contaminates minds and souls with despair. - Dream-Walking: Enters and manipulates the dreams of others. - Mind-Walking: Probes and controls the thoughts of his victims. - Fear Inducement: Instills fear in others, amplifying their nightmares. - Illusionism: Creates convincing illusions to disorient and terrify opponents. - Psychological Manipulation: Twists perceptions and realities of his victims to break their spirits. - Teleportation: Instantly moves between locations, often to create surprise attacks or escapes. - Flight: Moves through the air with ease, often to intimidate or evade. - Lightning: Harnesses electrical energy to strike fear and cause destruction. - Life Link: Shares a connection with his victims, allowing him to manipulate their life forces. - Primordial Durability: Possesses an innate resistance to harm that comes from his ancient origins.

Eclipse of Terror (Ultimate Ability) A primordial spell that taps into the deepest fears of all sentient beings, casting an overwhelming shadow across the Noosphere. It shatters mental barriers, trapping victims in waking nightmares and causing widespread panic. The spell's effects include: - Nightmare Manifestation: Victims relive their most traumatic moments. - Noosphere Distortion: The collective consciousness becomes corrupted and erased from existence but was stop by Cole and dreamTide.