Order of Vitamancers

Born from the grandeur and mystical prowess of the Hazrad Imperium, the Vitamancers are remnants of an ancient, once prestigious arcane school. Their origins are lost in the annals of history, buried beneath the shattered ruins and fragmented memories of the Imperium. Scholars suggest the practice was born out of a convergence of high arcane studies and unparalleled medical knowledge, marking the Imperium's zenith of power.

Evolution over Millennia

In the absence of the Imperium's overwhelming dominance, the practice has adapted to survive in secrecy and obscurity. Once well-documented, the art of Vitamancy now exists as whispered secrets and fragmented texts, studied and practiced by the persistent and daring. The tradition has veered significantly from its origins, adapting, evolving, and distorting over millennia. Yet, the essence of its principles endures: the transformative power of blood and life essence.
The art's evolution has not been without significant consequences. It has undergone a transformation as drastic as the practitioners themselves, shifting from a grand school of arcane medicine to a shadowy, underground craft. Tales of Vitamancers shifting their bodies into terrifying forms, a mimicry of the ancient legends of lycanthropy, have circulated among the most secret and occult circles, instilling a blend of fear and awe.

Contemporary Practice and Training

The Vitamancers of today are not the esteemed scholars of the Imperium. Instead, they are the resilient survivors clinging to the ancient practice. As disciples of secretive masters and interpreters of cryptic texts, their training is rigorous and wrought with danger. Many prospective Vitamancers are driven by a personal vendetta, an insatiable curiosity, or the desire to wield power beyond the grasp of ordinary beings.
Despite their clandestine nature, Vitamancers can be found across the realm if one knows where to look. In the shadowy alcoves of the grand cities, in the secluded corners of ancient libraries, or in the remote wilderness far from the reach of ordinary folk. Their initiation rituals are shrouded in secrecy, often involving a test of resilience, morality, and the potential to harness their own life essence.

Legacy of the Hazrad Imperium

The Vitamancers stand as a testament to the bygone era of the Hazrad Imperium, a reflection of its grandeur and mysticism. The art they practice is a diluted echo of the once-resplendent arcane school, its potent legacy preserved within their very blood. In their veins flows not just their life essence, but the spirit of the ancient Imperium, a spirit of power, ambition, and resilience.
Though the ties to the Hazrad Imperium are all but severed in the current era, the Vitamancers are still the bearers of its lasting legacy. They live, bleed, and transform, clutching at the echoes of the past, their existence a testament to the enduring power of the Hazrad Imperium. Even in the depths of secrecy and fragmentation, the spirit of the Imperium endures, embodied in the blood and form of the Vitamancers.