[center][h3]Severin Vaust[/h3][/center]
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Titles
[Monster], [Undead], [Monster - Mundane], [Monster - Evolved], [Necromancer] - [#2d7d38]
Noteworthy Perks: [Evolved] - gain the title evolved. Something about your physiology or aura identifies to others you are of a higher species than your peers. Gain a +1 to social exchanges with others of your racial tree.
[Menace] - An aura of fear emanates from the creature at all times that makes lower grade creatures take a -1 effectiveness on attacks against monster or monster allies.
Noteworthy Perks: Resilient C (28) [Aging/Fatigue and Exhaustion/Suffocation/Surprised]

Asset Goal: Duchy Nobility F

Severin’s attention shifted to [b]Esther[/b], watching as the Fae plucked the cords of her harp with the slightest of curiosity. As her magic-made ribbons touched not only the bark of the misshapen trees, but other parts of the entrance to the verdant labyrinth, he hummed. [color=#2d7d38]“You were close, but not quite there.”[/color] Approaching the tree once more, this time around, the Necromancer lifted his cane and pointing at it with the thinner end.

[color=#2d7d38]“What was I looking for on the bark were glyphs or runic marks that might tell us the origins of what changed this forest properly. Perhaps some of the more… exotic magical practices, maybe the symbol of some saint no one remembers, or perhaps even one of the more fleshed-out cults I’ve come across.”[/color] Taking a brief pause, he continued.

[color=#2d7d38]“I personally was expecting runic symbols akin to those found in rituals in the West Empire, knowing how their society actually integrate monsters seemingly, being the only one of the ‘recognized’ nations to do so.”[/color] Severin’s tone was one that was usually found in the higher circles in the academia: filled with confidence and self-given authority, barely allowing the smallest breach for rebuttal. His eyes slid towards [b]Vetreus[/b], the pointing cane now retreating to its position against the ground.

And, with his attention redirecting to trees once more, his gloved index tapped against the glass-like globe at the crown of the cane.

[b]PING-PING-PING[/b]

The glass clinked.

[color=#2d7d38]“Well, it would be a tad too easy if we arrived at this information without even setting foot into the ‘Verdant Heart’, wouldn’t it?”[/color] The faintest of smiles gracing his lips, and then he walked, towards the narrow, winding path. A maw that looked just like it was ready to snap shut, and Severin would certainly not remain on the outside. [color=#2d7d38]“Let’s get a proper look, shall we? Both for us and…”[/color] Turning around towards the group a last time, his finger pointed at the floating [b]Scrying Orb[/b]. [color=#2d7d38]“... for them as well.”[/color]

And then he turned to the maw, waiting just a beat for their skeletal protector, [b]Fei Liu[/b], to take the vanguard, before he did it himself.