Ferredine the Merciful is a character that is mentioned in Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer. He created the Blade of Mercy.
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Necromancers used to practice live sacrifice in their rituals, though the custom was later considered "unfashionable". To reduce the cruelty that was inflicted on his victims, Ferredine decided to employ a blade that wouls bring his victims a quicker and less painful death. Thus, he created the Blade of Mercy.