Abd al-Shaytan is, in fact, this wicked Dread Lord's self-dubbed title, not his name.  His true identity is unknown to all, even his apprentice Drake whom he sends to hunt down Datton.  Although Abd al-Shaytan's plans are not entirely clear to Datton and his friends, one thing is sure: he's up to no good!

 

Image from Desert Dreams.

Shaytan torments Taylor in his dreams.