Infernal Magus - Astra Vossfang
Infernal Magus Astar Malachyne Vossfang (a.k.a. Velvet Horn)
Infernal Magus Astar Vossfang is a commanding and enigmatic Glasian Tiefling, known across Astrium as the co-leader of the Lustrum Metropolis and the chief architect of its arcane diplomacy. Draped in velvet grace and infernal fire, Astar is both a statesman and spellcaster, wielding intellect and influence with uncanny precision. A survivor of the Second Pandora War, his rise in Bywynne—a district shared between Tieflings, Kalashtar, and Aasimar—has been marked by calculated victories, mysterious alliances, and the quiet spread of the Infernal Circle’s power. Underneath his polished manners lies a mind that weaves every conversation into a long game of loyalty, leverage, and latent menace.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Lean, enduring, magically augmented stamina; avoids brute force unless cornered
Body Features
Lithe frame, fingers elongated with minor webbing, skin pulsing at arcane nodes; curved black horns with silver ridges
Facial Features
Sharply defined cheekbones, high-bridged nose, symmetrical lips that rarely break into a full smile
Identifying Characteristics
Emerald crack beneath the right eye glows in dim settings; sigil scar along the spine
Physical quirks
Tilts head slightly when lying; taps left horn while concentrating
Special abilities
Hypnotic Gaze: Can mesmerize a target briefly with eye contact
Aura of Precision: Enhances ally skill checks within 10 ft (Int/Cha-based)
Hellflare Rebuke: Releases psychic-imbued fire in retaliation once per day
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a high-collared midnight velvet coat embroidered with infernal runes; gold-threaded gloves conceal warded palms; gemstone cravat pin doubles as a ward detector
Specialized Equipment
Veilflame Signet – A ring allowing instant glamours and minor illusions
Codex of the Gloaming Tongue – A semi-sentient grimoire that reacts defensively to threats
Diplomat’s Horn – A planar-warded communication instrument attuned to specific seal-bearers
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Trained from youth in infernal etiquette, diplomacy, and sorcery, Astar was destined for political leadership before his enclave was razed in the Second Pandora War. Fleeing with a small group of survivors, he brokered survival through binding pacts. After decades wandering in shadow, he resurfaced in Bywynne and ascended politically via wit, arcane strength, and calculated partnerships with Kalashtar and Aasimar leaders.
Education
Privately mentored by Infernal Circle archmagi and later tutored in Kalashtar dream speech and celestial law. His studies included infernal pactcraft, planar theory, and emotional manipulation.
Employment
Co-leader of Lustrum, senior diplomat of Bywynne, and elite member of the Infernal Circle’s arcane and diplomatic branches.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Architect of the Trifold Accord between Tieflings, Kalashtar, and Aasimar (854)
Invented the Chain of Diminished Flame, an urban planar containment ward
Codified Lustrum’s magical registry through sentient-indexing
Defeated Drakrarroth’s sovereign in public diplomatic contest, gaining exclusive pact rights
Failures & Embarrassments
Failed to protect his enclave during the war; loss of family and culture
Summoned a rogue entity during a summit—contained it swiftly but his poise was questioned for weeks
Mental Trauma
Recurring dreams of infernal recursion, betrayal, and silence; burdened by guilt for bargains made in youth
Intellectual Characteristics
Strategic, erudite, emotionally observant; possesses eidetic memory and excels at pattern detection in speech and behavior
Morality & Philosophy
Believes control is the truest morality; prefers indirect influence and measured deception over confrontation; loyalty is sacred, but emotions are tools
Taboos
Will not break a sealed pact
Never engages in unsanctioned summoning
Refuses to touch his family’s destroyed sigil unless alone
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To secure the enduring prominence of Lustrum and protect his people’s legacy through arcane dominion and lasting diplomatic bonds
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvy in negotiation, emotional reading, illusion magic, political theater
Inept with brute force, non-verbal persuasion, and divine ritualism
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: rare books, silk robes, strategic games, silent chambers
Dislikes: brashness, divine zealotry, cold climates, broken deals
Virtues & Personality perks
Loyal, refined, insightful, composed
Vices & Personality flaws
Vindictive, manipulative, vain
Personality Quirks
Flicks invisible dust from his coat when frustrated; won’t drink from unmarked goblets
Hygiene
Impeccably maintained; his robes are ever-pressed, and his scent subtly enchanted with cinnabar and clove
Representation & Legacy
Seen as the voice of reason in infernal politics; a symbol of evolved Tiefling diplomacy; feared and respected across Astrium for his intellect and composure
Social
Reign
855 AD
Contacts & Relations
Member of the Infernal Circle
Ally to Kalashtar Dreamcallers
Negotiated ties with the Radiant Matriarch of Auriglim
Ongoing correspondence with Fulcrum of Ostborough
Family Ties
Believed his direct bloodline was extinguished during the enclave’s fall, but rumors persist of a surviving sibling in exile
Religious Views
Respectful of Glasya as a cultural matron but does not actively worship; follows a personal creed centered on ambition and precision (Knowledge/Trickery domains)
Social Aptitude
Highly persuasive, maintains calm in all settings; adept at disarming tension through compliments and rhetorical misdirection
Mannerisms
Never interrupts; begins sentences with a subtle pause; often gestures in triads when emphasizing a point
Hobbies & Pets
Curating cursed objects, infernal calligraphy, arcane cipher puzzles, collecting defunct treaties
Speech
Measured, melodic voice; never shouts; diction is aristocratic, with a faint rasp that emerges when speaking Infernal
Wealth & Financial state
Extremely wealthy in both arcane resources and planar holdings; his grimoire vault is the envy of the Eastern Trade Circle
Current Status
Establish arcane and political accords between Lustrum and major provinces, particularly Ostborough, Auriglim, and Playbelia, to dominate the magical trade networks and ward against planar threats.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Infernal Magus
Envoy of the Eighth Flame
Co-Chair of the Lustrum Council
Age
119
Date of Birth
4th Thundralis 762
Birthplace
A secluded Glasian enclave deep in the Whispering Alps.
Children
Current Residence
Vossfang’s Gloamhall, a towered estate veiled in illusion and sealed with infernal sigils at the northern edge of Infernal Row.
Sex
Male
Eyes
Iridescent violet with concentric silver starbursts; faintly glow in dim light, projecting calm and subtle compulsion.
Hair
Jet black, shoulder-length and meticulously slicked back; silver streaks frame the temples.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Lustrous obsidian with emerald veining that flares subtly when channeling magic.
Height
6'2"
Weight
174 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Power is most potent when you never have to raise your voice.”
“A pact is not a promise. It’s a mirror.”
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