Karnak

"I love choices. You should never have given me a choice."

- Karnak

Karnak Mander-Azur is a member of the Inhuman Royal Family, whose mind is his greatest asset. Always prepared with a plan, his outlook on life is the glass is always half-empty and often cracked and dirty as well. Though his outlook can be grim, he has a droll, dry sense of humor.

Face Tattoos
"Let's start with something easy, like your tats." "It was a decision I made when I was still a teenager. The day I got this, I thought it was the greatest idea I'd ever had. Now, I look into a mirror, it's a reminder of how far I've come. Who I used to be. And who I am now."

- Jen and Karnak

When Karnak was a teenager, he decided to get a face tattoo, believing it to be the greatest idea he's had. This tattoo would then come to serve as a reminder as who he used to be as teenager, and how he has grown since then.

Terrigenesis
When he came of age, Karnak underwent Terrigenesis, ermerging with the ability to see the flaw in everything. Later in his life, Karnak was then made the King's advisor, as well as the source for the right answers to the rest of his family.

Loyal to Black Bolt
Over the years of serving Black Bolt, he would develop a great loyalty towards him, as he stand strong by him for everything and warns him of Maximus' suspiciousness behaviour that began to develop.

Meeting with the Royal Family
"What's that?" "The little baby car?" "No, what's that above it?" "My hoof." "You don't see a problem with that?"

- Karnak and Gorgon

Karnak then called for the Inhuman Royal Family to gather about a new drone that Gorgon had retrieved. Karnak hacked the drone and discovered that the surveillance footage, showing Gorgon's hoof. When the family arrived, Karnak asked where his brother was, unaware of his secret mission from Black Bolt, to which he told Karnak to proceed with the meeting. When Gorgon arrived, Karnak then pointed out the hoof on the footage, to which Gorgon claimed wasn't a problem as the humans wouldn't notice.

Black Bolt then told the family that they should do nothing about it, which led to Maximus to once again bring up how he believes that should take over the humans before they get to them. During the discussion, Karnak kept silent while the rest handled Maximus.

Terrigenesis Ceremony
"Terrigenesis simply provides our species with what it needs in evolutionary direction forwards. Flawless genetics." "Hardly. It's nothing but random. The archaic luck of the draw has been obsolete for centuries."

- Karnak and Maximus

The Royal Family then gathered later for a Terrigenesis ceremony for Bronaja and Iridia. During the ceremony, Karnak stated his belief on Terrigenesis which Maximus thought to be nothing but random. Karnak then stated that nothing really matters in the long run due to the fact that the universe itself will be gone with all of its inhabitants gone as well, until he was stopped by Black Bolt due to his overly serious and dark tone, which Gorgon explained is the reason he isn't asked to give birthday toasts. Karnak, along with the rest of the family, observed as the two Inhumans underwent Terrigenesis, one fully manifested, and the other yet to manifest.

Triton's Disappearance
"You think you're being tough with him, you are not. He has the ear of the people, and he undermines your decisions. You're blind to his intentions. That's one of your greatest weaknesses. Regardless, you have my loyalty. Never doubt that."

- Karnak to Black Bolt

The Royal Family then gathered for dinner, where Karnak foretold the events, to a servant who he was attracted to, of the next two days of them being together, starting off full of fun, but then turning to Karnak developing annoyance towards the servant that would lead him to wanting to kill her. As Gorgon watched, confused on the things Karnak was saying, he then stated that he is his own worst enemy for seeing every flaw, which Karnak believed it was his gift.

Maximus then joined the family revealing the news of Triton's apparent death on Earth. Karnak then watched as Duodon displayed the moments of him getting shot, but maintaining his emotions as he revealed that he was unaware of Triton's mission as Black Bolt only consoles him whenever he pleases. Maximus then used this incident to further his argument of heading to Earth, but Black Bolt continued to reject him. As Maximus left, Karnak revealed to Black Bolt that Maximus is dangerous due to him having the ear of the people and Black Bolt not being aware of his true intentions. Karnak then reconfirmed his loyalties remain with Black Bolt as he left.

Maximus' Betrayal
"We are in the middle of a coup, Maximus has betrayed us." "Wait what?" "He has the Royal Guards with him." "But I'm the head of the Royal Guards. Send Lockjaw to get me." "No. I don't have time to spell it out for you!"

- Karnak and Gorgon

After sending Gorgon to Earth to find Triton, Karnak continued to the drones that they have collected over the years, appeared to be disappointed with the machine. He was then approached by the Attilan Royal Guard under orders from Maximus, who had started a coup against the Royal Family, to capture or kill them. Karnak then ran through different scenarios of the fight until he came out victorious. After defeating the guards with ease, Karnak headed for the rest of the family to warn them of the attacks they were about to face. As he headed for Crystal, he was called by Gorgon, who he informed him that he had to stay on Earth as it was no longer safe in Attilan. Karnak then reached Crystal's room where he told her about the coup, and that they had to escape down to Earth. Crystal refused to go down without helping the rest of the family first, and ordered Lockjaw to teleport him down to Gorgon's location. Karnak tried to escape from Lockjaw, but couldn't, causing him to be taken down to Earth, leaving Crystal in Attilan.

Stranded on Earth
"I need to find my King."

- Karnak

Karnak then arrived on Earth in where he was on top of a mountain, no where near where Gorgon was, making him express the stupidity of Lockjaw. Karnak then knew that he had to find Black Bolt and regroup with the Royal Family. Karnak then climbed down the mountain, but fell when the dirt collapsed, causing him to crash on the ground, knocking him unconscious. When Karnak woke up, his fall caused him to have trouble with his abilities. He then continued to find Black Bolt, using his powers to guide him, which ended up leading him back to where he fell, leaving him confused. Karnak then decided to stop searching and sleep, not knowing what has happened to him.

The next day, Karnak continued his search for Black Bolt, still suffering from the injury to his head when he fell, which caused his abilities to not be as affective. Karnak eventually came across a man who was running a farm, growing marijuana. Due to his presence, the Reno began to threaten Karnak, believing he was going to interfere with his operations. Another man then approached Karnak from behind and held a knife to him, causing him to surrender and being tied up.

Interrogated
"My family, they need me." "His family? How don't we know his not apart of some cartel come to kill us?" "I need to find Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon."

- Karnak and Reno

Karnak tried to explain to them that he was of no threat, and that he was simply lost, trying to find his King. The group then discussed what to do with him. Ted suggested to let him go, believing that he isn't a cop due to his tattoos. When asked about his Com-Link, which he explained he would use to talk to his King if only it wasn't broken. Karnak then pleaded to the group that he needed to find his family, who were also stranded on Earth, but the group were still to suspicious of him causing problems for their operations.

As the group discussed Karnak, he was looking for the best outcome to escape from them. He ran through a scenario where a kicks over a table which would break a support beam, collapsing the roof. When Karnak then went to attempt this, he failed, due to still suffering from his head injury.

Struggle
"I'm someone who doesn't make mistakes. Now since I hit my head, I don't know, I can't see the consequences of my decisions as clearly as I could, if at all." "I'm sure it'll be alright." "I'm not so sure. What I am sure of is that in my current state, I'm not of any use to my family." "I mean come on, your family's family right? They'll always be there for you." "But I can't be there for them. Everyone's always looked to me for answers."

- Karnak and Jen

Later, the woman who was apart of the group, came to Karnak to tend to his wounds before they got infected. Karnak made it clear that he had no intention of causing a problem for their operation as he just wanted to find his King. She then told him that if he wants to leave alive, he would need to start telling them who he is. She then asked about the origin of his tattoos, which he went to tell her about, which led to him opening up to her about since his fall, he believes himself to not be of any use to his family, unlike how everyone would rely on him for the right answer. Karnak then made the design that he would like to stay with this group, considering his current state.

Moving On
"We took a vote on what to do with you." "I die in service of the -" "Get up. I lost that vote." "You can stay." "As long as you're useful."

- Reno, Karnak, Jen and Ted

That night, Reno came in after his group had made a decision of what to do with him. Believing that he was about to be murdered, Karnak shouted his last words to be of his service to the King, but it turned out that they had let him stay with them, as long as he was useful to their operation.

Personality
"None of it matters in the long run, eventually the universe will grow darker till black holes dominate the cosmos, everything, everyone you've ever known will be sucked into the vast nothingness. No one will be left to observe this, no one left to care."

- Karnak

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Powers
"Well that didn't work. Let's try again."

- Karnak

Karnak is an Inhuman who achieved his genetic potential upon undergoing Terrigenesis, gaining superhuman powers.
 * Weakness Detection: Karnak's gift is the ability to instantly see multiple scenarios in his mind allowing him to see the weaknesses and strengths of everything and everyone around him. He is also able to use his powers to identify certain things for him such as the cardinal points and his blood on the ground. After suffering a head injury from a fall, Karnak started having trouble with his abilities.
 * Mathematical Probability Analysis: Karnak can see all possible scenarios in battle in a mathematical stand point by analyzing angles and spotting weak points. Combined with his formidable intelligence, Karnak could actually mentally visualize probable events and occurrences, by cause-and-effect, accurately in a virtually precognitive manner. With this, he could avoid otherwise detrimental circumstances even in the heat of the moment.
 * Enhanced Intelligence: Karnak seems to be the wisest among his family even surpassing Medusa and Black Bolt.

Abilities
"Two and a half days. First day, I would be captivated by your beauty, oh the fun we'd have. Second day, it will start to bother me that you're a servant, and then I'd discover that you have dependency issues, you chew with your mouth open. By the second afternoon, I'd want to kill you. Sad but true."
 * Master Martial Artist: Karnak has shown to be a very capable fighter such as when he fended off multiple armed guards with his bare hands. His unmatchable fighting skills is supported by the fact that he can play out different scenarios, until he is victorious.

- Karnak to a Servant


 * Master Tactician: Karnak is Black Bolt's most ardent supporter and strategist and is often seen as the royal family's planner and philosopher, due to being able to foresee the future from a few days to the end of time and its outcome. Upon learning of Maximus' coup with the Attilan Royal Guard backing him, Karnak realized that the best course action was for the Royal Family to relocate themselves to Earth, recommending Gorgon (who was already there) to stay where he was while he arranges for Crystal to have Lockjaw send the other members of royalty (excluding Karnak himself. Not that it mattered, he got teleported as well anyway) down to the planet.

Family

 * Inhuman Royal Family
 * Triton - Brother
 * Agon - Uncle and Former King
 * Rynda - Aunt and Former King
 * Black Bolt - Cousin and King
 * Medusa - Cousin and Queen
 * Crystal - Cousin and Princess
 * Maximus - Cousin turned Enemy
 * Gorgon - Cousin

Allies

 * Lockjaw
 * Iridia
 * Duodon
 * Jen
 * Reno - Capturer turned Ally
 * Ted - Capturer turned Ally

Enemies

 * Attilan Royal Guard
 * Auran

Trivia

 * In the comics, Karnak was never exposed to the Terrigenesis process, after the dramatic change that his parents witnessed in the transformation of their first son Triton. Instead, he was trained by the Inhuman monks of the Tower of Wisdom, where he learned to fight and to find weaknesses in his enemies after many years of exercise and mental discipline.