Origin Story

Deep from within the Vampyre Mist, Sage Aslan of the Hills roamed the desolate land in search for an immortal companion driven there by something he cannot define. Months ago he awoke in the night to a siren’s song only to find his hillside torched in flame. His tribe massacred. The only remnants remaining in the ash are the scattered footprints of goblins pillaging the burnt remains for jewels, potions and spell books.

As he traverses the marshy, desolate land Aslan hears a deep, slow growl. It reverberates all around him and he stops. Paralyzed not by fear but intrigue by what appears to be glowing blood-red eyes focused on him. Aslan shouts, “Show yourself.” The deep growl slowly shifts to a sinister laugh. An echoing voice, “Show myself? To a mere mortal? Be gone boy before I turn you to dust.” Sensing the growing conflict Aslan sparks his lunar staff preparing to fight. The staff begins to shimmer in an orange, reddish hue as he raises it for battle. Aslan, “Dust? Do not threaten if you are not prepared to fight! You are but a coward hiding in the shadows. Where are you – who are you?” The voice continues, “Who I am is none of your concern…..where I am is everywhere and nowhere.” Aslan, growing impatient, “Show yourself – you must be the one I seek vengeance against for the crimes committed against my tribe.” This time louder, angrier and with a flash of lighting the creature summoned from the sky the creature yells out “BE GONE! LEAVE NOW!” This time the creature commands Aslan’s attention revealing himself for the first time through the mist, muck and darkness that hangs heavy. Aslan senses the creatures confusion and recognizes this being is not who he seeks vengeance against.

Aslan lowers his staff and changes his tone, “You hide in the shadows. I too am a ruler of night. I’ve journeyed for months. My lunar staff and rune guided me here. I am tired. I mean you no harm. I am Sage Aslan of the Hills and my people were massacred by someone or something.” “Leave me be. I have no sympathy for your kind,” disregarding Aslan’s attempt to quell the posturing. Slowly rising his lunar staff Aslan summons a full moon to light the night to reveal this creature for the first time. His eyes open wide at the horrific creature only yards in front of him. Softly, “I’ve never encountered a night walker. When I was a boy I listened to fables my father’s father use to tell. In fact, I don’t know anyone who’s ever seen let alone met a night walker before. I thought your kind were killed in the great purge.” The night walker scoffs. “Your kind marginalizes our contribution to the land.” Aslan quick to respond, “Ney – I meant no disrespect. Pardon my ignorance but I know nothing of your kind….only from the tales told.” The creature begins to shift its body when Aslan sees that it sits upon a throne of skulls. Aslan calls out, “You are quite a curious creature. Come closer. I am tired from my journey. Have a drink with me.” In response, “you cannot offer me what I desire.” Aslan responds, “take it. take my blood.” The creature inquisitively taunts , “Ha, tempting but the blood of a broken man quenches no thirst.” Aslan finds relief as he slumps over a pile of skulls. “I am Laslo, descendent of Ivan. I am the keeper of the sacred flame of Vampyre Mist. I too am broken for I am the one that destroyed this once beautiful land and my kind. I now live in this exiled land feasting on the forgotten souls.” “But why turn and sacrifice your own people?” Aslan ask inquisitively. “It was not me,” Laslo says confidently. “I was put under an ancient spell by a Beast whose name I cannot speak of. A black moon rose that night and only a few night walkers escaped before I…..” Laslo trails off as he for longingly looks at the moon. Aslan sits up almost reenergized, “a Beast? I must know more. Tell me more. It was a Beast with whom I sense slaughtered my kind but have very little to point to other than the siren’s song.” Aslan’s rune begins to vibrate and staff shimmer. “My rune and staff as my guide have brought me here. This is destiny. Laslo, join me. Join me in our fight for vengeance for I believe we fight the same fight. Together we can combine our powers to bring down the evil that has ruled over our heads and hearts for far too long. It is time.”

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