Nephandi

Nephandi are fictional characters from the role-playing game "Mage: The Ascension." They are individuals who have turned against the natural order of reality, often serving malevolent or destructive forces. Essentially, they are corrupted mages or practitioners who embrace chaos, darkness, or evil, seeking to undermine or destroy the fabric of reality itself. They act against the principles of balance and harmony, often driven by personal gain, ideology, or a desire to cause chaos. In storytelling, Nephandi represent the antagonist forces working against the protagonists' efforts to restore order and preserve the world.