Board Thread:Middle Earth Roleplays/@comment-26210095-20160802150021/@comment-25597877-20160826120143

He gains power through spilt blood, so he wants war to boost his power, Aerion is just an added bonus because sorcerer blood is far more powerful. As for the three he finds them useful, Barry and Mortuus can provide armies for his warmongering and Nyssa serves as both siege engine and more importantly a leash for Mortuus. The reason he acts kind and benevolent is to manipulate Nyssa into staying so that Mortuus doesn't break out of his control.