Mutants? o:

[Marshmellow]

It is known of Tek, indeed, that he is a magick-wielding bad-ass that grants HIS magicks to his templars, indeed.  He could very honestly be called a sorcerer-king in character without it being out of line, if you ask me.  There are legends and stories from history that contain other information about other notables as well, but now?  Maybe those ancient legendary evil guys like Luir and the rest unleashed things that are still about today?  Maybe Tek himself still causes mutations?  Hey, it's all superstition, but some superstitions are best not said above a whisper, if you know what I mean.

[Qzzrbl]

He could very honestly be called a sorcerer-king in character without it being out of line, if you ask me.

Just thought I'd chime in on this-- I really don't think it'd be a good idea to come that close to calling your glorious Highlord anything that close to a filthy kill-on-sight ashlayer.