All his eternal life, Hades has played second fiddle to his eldest brother, the God of Olympus, Zeus. At times, he wouldn't even consider himself a second, more like a third when compared to their middle brother, Poseidon, who somehow was held in higher regard than he was. Hades was shoved down to be lord of the Underworld. His days were an endless loop of screams from the damned and darkness. Hades always believed he was destined for something more. He was handed the short stick with the gods and intended to claim what was rightfully his - Olympus.
The plan was meticulously crafted, down to when the planets aligned. What Hades hadn't anticipated was his nephew unraveling his plans. The sunspot was the next king of Olympus, and Hades, this simply wouldn't do. The god instructed his henchmen, Pain and Panic, to get rid of Hercules, turn the child mortal, and kill him. For years, he believed his little problem to be solved until a great hero on the rise made himself known.
Hades couldn’t allow Hercules to take what was rightfully his. Just himself, he wasn’t strong enough for his glorious purpose, but with the help of someone else, he could get exactly what he wanted. Maleficent offered him more than just Olympus; she offered him a seat at her table of darkness. Hades could be king if he helped her take over Elias. Hades couldn’t refuse.
Their plans seemed foolproof, but the bugs of Elias were more determined to save their home than they anticipated. When it came down to it, Hades would protect himself no matter the cost. The rest of the sinister six perished, but Hades was left standing. The city was vulnerable in a way it had never been before. People were desperate for salvation, hope, anything. Hades knew it was the perfect time to strike.
If he was going to be expected to rule under something, he might as well make it something he created rather than thrust upon him by his brothers. The misfits of Elias were cast out, but Hades gave them their sanctuary to call home: The Underland, a home for those who bore no light in their heart. Where the dark and wicked could thrive; it was a villain's playground. Hades was finally king. He created the hell-barons: a loose coalition of landlords, crime bosses, and corporate tycoons to help be Hades’ eyes in the Underland and keep it under control, but a seat at Hades’ table always came with a price. His colleagues paid with their souls.
In the last year, The Underland has truly become a threat to new Elias. Hades no longer needs to take over Elias. He’s created something far more powerful and he knows that the council is aware of this. It’s why Hades has begun to build a wall separating the two cities. He will keep the people who chose this land trapped and keep the pesky renegades and, anyone else from Elias who tries to save his people, out. He will be king of this land. If they want to take it from him, they will have to pry it out of his cold dead hands.