The Crimson Mantle is a powerful artifact cloak created by the Dark One after his ascension to godhood, and bestowed on his high priest. Its current bearer is Redcloak. The Crimson Mantle slows the aging process of its wearer, allowing one goblin to accomplish more over the course of several lifespans. It also protects the wearer against disease, including magical ones such as Lirian's Guardian Virus. The wearer of the Crimson Mantle further gains all of the Dark One's knowledge regarding the Gates, and his plan to manipulate them.