Valerian
The Sorcerer's Ascent:
Valerian was born into a prestigious society of mages where the pursuit of arcane knowledge was deeply revered. From an early age, he demonstrated an unparalleled aptitude for Magic, excelling in areas that others deemed too complex or dangerous. However, his fascination with the forbidden—necromancy, blood magic, and the concept of immortality—set him apart. While his peers sought to refine and elevate traditional magical practices, Valerian yearned to transcend mortality and uncover the ultimate truths of existence.
The Dark Vision:
Valerian’s ideas were met with disdain and fear by the mage community. His proposals to explore forbidden magic were labeled as reckless and dangerous, and his peers ostracized him, condemning his ambitions as a threat to their moral code. This rejection only fueled his resolve. Refusing to abandon his quest, Valerian severed ties with the established magical order and began to gather those who shared his unorthodox vision.
The Founding of the Arcanum Sanguinarius:
With an inner circle of like-minded sorcerers, Valerian founded the Arcanum Sanguinarius, a secretive order dedicated to the mastery of the dark arts. Their sole purpose was to unlock the secrets of the immortality and enact forbidden that would grant them supernatural abilities.
The Forbidden Grimoire:
When Valerian unearthed Lilith's Blessing, he saw it as more than a tool for power—it was validation. The existence of the grimoire affirmed his belief that the limitations of mortality could be overcome. Yet, as he studied its pages, Valerian also felt the weight of its implications. The rituals it described required sacrifice—not only of lives but of his own humanity. It was not a price he considered lightly, but it was one he deemed necessary.
The Crimson Ascension:
As the day of the Crimson Ascension approached, Valerian was consumed by reflection. Was he truly prepared to leave behind the life he knew, to embrace something entirely unknown? He was not blind to the cost; he mourned the loss of his brother deeply. Yet, Valerian justified these sacrifices with the belief that he alone could carry the burden of immortality. To him, it was not selfishness but an obligation—a belief that only through his ascension could the world’s future be reshaped.
The Weight of Power:
The transformation was unlike anything Valerian had imagined. As the celestial energies subsided, he felt his senses expand to unimaginable heights. The power was intoxicating, but it also brought a profound awareness of what he had become. The unrelenting thirst for blood, the searing pain of sunlight—these were not merely inconveniences; they were chains that bound him to his new existence. For all his strength, Valerian was keenly aware of the vulnerabilities he now carried.
The Vampire King:
As the first Vampire Lord, Valerian initially grappled with the magnitude of his transformation, but those struggles quickly gave way to an intoxicating revelry in his newfound power. The eternal thirst, the vulnerabilities to sunlight, and the whispers of humanity left behind became mere footnotes to the vast strength and dominance he now wielded. His vision of leadership twisted as his immortality stretched before him. He no longer sought to guide and protect his followers; instead, he demanded absolute loyalty and reverence. The Arcanum Sanguinarius was no longer a collective of like-minded scholars—it became a hierarchy with Valerian as its unchallenged apex. He decreed himself not just a lord but a god among mortals, deserving of worship and sacrifice. His rule became marked by fear and control. To Valerian, dissent was an affront to his divine right, and even the smallest hint of rebellion was crushed with ruthless precision. Those who questioned his authority were not merely punished; they were made examples, their fates serving as warnings to others. To his subjects, Valerian became a paradox—a figure of awe and terror. He granted power to those who pleased him and meted out destruction to those who failed him. Over time, his followers no longer revered him as a visionary leader; they feared him as an unyielding tyrant whose whims dictated their fates. For Valerian, tyranny was not merely a method of rule but the natural order. In his eyes, power was meant to be seized, controlled, and wielded without hesitation. He no longer sought to transcend mortality for a higher purpose; he reveled in the supremacy his transformation had granted him. Eternity was not a burden—it was his playground, and all who lived within it were his pawns.
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Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Male
Belief/Deity
Lilith
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