Archmage

The Archmage is a Hardmode NPC vendor that will spawn once the following conditions have been met:


 * There is an empty house.
 * Cryogen has been defeated.

When threatened by enemies, he will defend himself with a dark ice crystal.

Names

 * The Archmage will always be named Permafrost.

Quotes
While homeless:
 * "I deeply appreciate you rescuing me from being trapped within my frozen castle.... It's been many, many years..."
 * "Thank you for saving me...though now I admit I am without a home since mine got destroyed."

Anytime:
 * "I assure you, I will do my best to act as the cool grandfather figure you always wanted."

During the daytime:
 * "I must admit...I am not quite used to this weather. It's too warm for my taste..."
 * "My dear! What is it you would like to talk about today?"
 * "Why...I don't have to worry about any time of the day! If it is hot...then I can use my ice magic to cool down!"
 * "I do usually prefer a spot of humidity for my ice magic. It likes to come out as steam when it's too hot and dry..."
 * "Magic is a skill that must be learned and practiced! You seem to have an inherent talent for it at your age. I have spent all of my life honing it..."
 * "Why ice magic, you ask? Well, my parents were both pyromaniacs..."

Only at night:
 * "There be monsters lurking in the darkness. Most...unnatural monsters."
 * "You could break the icy stillness in the air tonight."
 * "Hmm...some would say that an unforeseen outside force is the root of the blood moon..."
 * "I was once the greatest Archmage of ice that ever hailed the lands. Whether or not that is still applicable, I am not sure..."
 * "There used to be other Archmages of other elements. I wonder where they are now...if they are also alive..."
 * "Oh...I wish I could tell you all about my life and the lessons I have learned, but it appears you have a great many things to do..."

During a party:
 * "Sometimes...I feel like all I'm good for during these events is making ice cubes and slushies."

If the Astral Infection exists:
 * "It wouldn't be the first time something unknown and powerful dropped from the heavens...I would tread carefully if I were you..."

If Moon Lord has been defeated:
 * "Tread carefully, my friend... Now that the Moon Lord has been defeated, many powerful creatures will crawl out to challenge you..."
 * "I feel the balance of nature tilting farther than ever before. Is it due to you, or because of the events leading to now...?"

If Polterghast has been defeated:
 * "I felt a sudden chill down my spine. I sense something dangerous stirring in the Abyss..."

If Yharon has been defeated:
 * "...Where is Lord Yharim? He must be up to something..."

When Dryad is present:
 * "Yes, I am older than [Name of Dryad]. You can stop asking now..."

If the player has the Chibii Devourer equipped:
 * "What an adorable tiny companion you have! Where in the world did you find such a...creature...? Actually, I'd rather not know."

If the player has the Soul of Cryogen equipped:
 * "[Name of Player]...just between us, I think I forgot my soul in the ice castle. If you see it, please do let me know."

Trivia

 * The Archmage, along with the Sea King, are two characters who appear in the mod's lore.
 * Further supporting this, Permafrost refers to Cryogen as his ice castle, which is a reference to the lore, where it states that Yharim trapped him in his castle, which is Cryogen.
 * The Archmage drops from Cryogen when it is defeated for the first time, once again referencing the lore.
 * His self-defense projectile is visually identical to the ice crystal fired by Absolute Zero; however, the Archmage's ice crystal pierces enemies and does not deal additional damage when it explodes.
 * The Archmage has only one possible name, sharing this trait with Santa Claus, the Drunk Princess, and the Sea King.
 * The Drunk Princess has dialogue that implies both had at least one sexual encounter.
 * The Wizard expresses attraction for the Archmage in one of his dialogues.
 * In the mod's source files, the Archmage is referred to as 'DILF'.