Randall Flagg also known as The Man in Black, is the life long adversary of Roland Deschain (Gunslinger) after seducing Rolands' mother and fomenting the downfall of The Kingdom of Gilead. Randall Flagg serves The Crimson King who seeks to take control of The Dark Tower and lay waste to all existence.Randall Flagg is also the main villain in The Stand and may appear in other forms through the multi-verse of Stephen King.Other names: Walter Padick is a nemesis of Roland. He is a demonic sorcerer and an emissary of the Crimson King who goes by many names including Randall Flagg, Walter O'Dim, Rudin Filaro, Raymond Fiegler, Richard Fannin, Walter Hodji, Walter Farden, The Walkin' Dude, The Covenant Man and Marten Broadcloak.