Lucan the Drool

Lore & Background

Throughout the saga, Lucan's role evolves from a simple hunter to a recurring nightmare for the protagonists. He is often seen leading squads of lesser soldiers or acting as a solitary siege engine against the defenses of Lucretia. Despite his lack of tactical genius, his sheer size and durability make him a formidable obstacle that cannot be reasoned with. His relationship with King Kipper is one of absolute subservience; he is the king's hammer, used to break whatever does not bend. Even in moments of defeat or retreat, Lucan remains a looming threat, embodying the relentless nature of the Badlands' darkness.

In Their Own Story

The rain in Lucretia was cold and gray, matching the mood of the citizens hiding behind boarded windows. Suddenly, the ground shook with a rhythmic thud that vibrated through the floorboards. A massive shadow blocked out the dim streetlamp light as Lucan rounded the corner, his single eye scanning the alleyways. Saliva pooled on the cobblestones beneath him, steaming in the cold air. He didn't need to speak; the wet slap of his tongue and the heavy drag of his footsteps were enough to send families scrambling into cellars. He paused before a shuttered door, sniffing the air for the scent of the cousins, his massive form blocking out any hope of escape.

Reader's Guide

Lucan the Drool functions as the military muscle within King Kipper's faction, representing the brute force arm of the Badlands' occupation. While Kipper provides the political ambition and Thistle offers magical or tactical support, Lucan is the executioner who ensures compliance through fear. His goals are simple: locate and eliminate the Bone cousins to secure Kipper's rule over Lucretia. He has no personal agenda beyond serving his king and enjoying the act of destruction. His members include various Badlands soldiers and henchmen who often follow him into battle, though he frequently operates alone when a task requires overwhelming power. In the broader conflict between the Fone Bone cousins and the forces of the Badlands, Lucan serves as the primary physical barrier to their freedom. He is the reason the heroes must constantly flee or fight with extreme prejudice. His presence dictates the pacing of many chases, forcing the protagonists to rely on wit and agility rather than direct confrontation.

Did You Know?

• Lucan's name is a play on 'Lucifer,' hinting at his demonic nature as an agent of chaos in the Badlands.
• Despite his intimidating size, Lucan often displays moments of simple-minded confusion when faced with clever tricks by Fone Bone.
• He is one of the few major antagonists who appears consistently across multiple volumes without being killed off permanently.
• His constant drooling is a defining visual trait that distinguishes him from other mutated creatures in the Badlands.