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Casra met Theodor’s eyes and gave a little grin, her own sparkling white fangs showing. “Good evening, Theodor,” she said, her voice drizzled with a sort of jestful sarcasm, “so nice of you to come down and tower over me.”

Casra had always been one to prefer that others maintain a social distance in her presence, this including her closest friend. Standing up from her chair she strode forward crossing the foyer. The candlelights reflected off her pale flesh, white-blonde hair, and charcoal dress, giving the undead woman a rather capturing appearance. Were she “alive” any mortal man would call her a divine sight, dazzling, and beautiful. Most rather would be to frightened by the pale, fanged woman to offer her any compliment, and she cared little. The praise and admiration of the short-lives meant nothing to her.

Casra propped against the doorframe that lead into the parlor nearby as she spoke again to Theodor, “I am glad you and the others are finally awake, it was getting boring just sitting around. Besides I’m eager to have some fun this evening, Theodor.”

Casra smiled, pulling some strands of hair away from her ear. It had been a few nights since she and Theodor had gone out across the kingdom and tonight she had a little sport in mind. Granted she wasn’t entirely sure it was something he would be interested in but she wanted to put it to the test no less. After a little it of letting loose the two could retune to the estate and share a needed conversation, something she was eager to discuss with her old friend.

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𝕮𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖔𝖓 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖙

PROLOGUE

THE VIPER AND THE LION

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Casna Valentin sat alone in the small foyer of Valentin Manor, legs crossed and arms folded over her chest as she looked out the large glass window that sat above the front double doors outside. The sun was nearly gone, the fading reddish orange rays that stretched across the house marking the last breaths of the ending day. As far as Casna knew she was the only one in the estate that was awake minus the servants and guards, of course. This was nothing unusual per se, she was nearly always the first of her family to stir, taking the time to enjoy the silence and solitude of the manor in the early hours of the night.

Casna reached for the small goblet that rested on the side table near her, the deep red liquid within reflecting against the faint candlelights of the crystal chandelier that hung above. The reflective glow danced within as the liquid swirled from the lifting motion. Casna brought her drink to her lips, savoring that first metallic tang as she turned back the goblet and let the fresh blood flow over her lips and tongue.

Draining her cup dry she sat it on the table and left it for the next passing servant to take away. As the last rays of light faded and blackness began to envelope the outdoors Casna could hear the howling of wolves in the distant, the melodious keening bringing a smile to her face as she wiped a trace of blood from the corner of her mouth, suckling it from her thumb.

Amid the scattered bustle of the servants through the house Casna could hear the unmistakable sound of doors opening and slamming above. It seems everyone else wakes now. she thought. Keeping her seat Casna decided to wait for the others as they tended to their “morning affairs”, or rather evening affairs. She traced her fingers absently across the table at her side as she looked out the window, her mind churning with thoughts as they had been for several nights now. Thoughts best shared with only one person, whenever he decided to rouse himself and come see her.

𝕮𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖔𝖓 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖙

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“Life and unlife share something in common - both hold never ending struggles to be at the top.”

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• Sex | Female

• Age When Turned | 26

• Current Age | 60

• Height | 177.8 cm (5’10”)

• Weight | 58.9 kg (130 lbs)

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Personality

Casna Valentin is best described as cold, bloody, and scheming. Even in her youngest days as a child of the night, after being adopted into House Valentin, she was always the active plotter. Never missing a chance to gain the favor of the patron of their house even at the expense of the rest her family if need be. While not so foolish or disconnected to as kill or even maul another of her clan she is no stranger to blackmail or other intrigues. Casna is not without connections and even close friends however. Despite her elitist outlook on mortals and vampires beneath her status she has many contacts, most in other houses however and some among the commanders of the Crimson Legion. Casna knows that having the support of the men of the kingdoms’ standing army is a fine boon and is willing to overlook her sneering disdain for mortals to gather the bodies needed. She has not totally alienated herself from her own house, having a few close ties among the family while the rest she sees obstacles.

Despite her cruel and backstabbing nature Casna is loyal and devoted to those who call her a friend and offer their hand in support to her, both in large and small endeavors. She is the worst type to call a foe but the closest and most trustworthy ally to those whom have earned her trust and sworn their loyalty.

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Likes

• Power
• Blood Feasts
• Sadism
• Flying
• Reading

Dislikes

• Cowardliness
• Immense Sentiment
• Disobedient Mortals
• Foreigners
• Blood Restrictions

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Backstory

Casna Valentin spent her mortal life as a peasant in a foreign kingdom, begging for food and coin during the day and sleeping in barns and alleyways by night. At times when truly desperate the ragged girl would linger around taverns and inns offering her body in exchange for sustenance, more often than not being given only mocking laughter and strikes to the ground as payment after the deed was done. Her entire life was misery and frequently she considered suicide, hopping in front of a carriage or stepping off a bridge, her suffering done. Were it not for the fear and uncertainty of the afterlife she would have no doubt ended it all.

One night in her mid twenties Casna was approached by a man clad in black who saw her scraping through a trash heap for stray bits of food. Pitying the beggar girl he offered to take her to his home and in exchange for the services of a maid she would be well fed, clothed, and have a warm bed to sleep in every night. Casna did not even have to consider, the cold, starving husk of a woman agreeing to his offer. With a glittering smile the man took her aboard his carriage and the two departed together.

The ride was long and lasted well into the early morning hours. The ebony four horse carriage arrived at a towering stone estate far to the north. The beggar was taken inside and it was there that the man revealed who he was - or rather what he was. A vampire, a blood drinking fiend of the night as the tales went, forsaken by all that was holy and embraced by evil. Casna attempted to flee only to be wrested to the ground as the devil sank his teeth into her flesh, draining her of her life essence.

Casna’s breaths were slow and ragged, her heart hammered furiously and her body felt cold and numb after the creature had his fill. As she prepared to somberly embrace the blackness of death the vampire spoke, his offer simple - “Join my house, become part of my family, and everlasting life and power over the world of mortals will be yours.”

Any sane and normal person would have turned down the creature’s offer, embracing death over unlife and walking in the shadows with the accursed. But Casna was no normal person, she was a hapless beggar whose entire existence had been fraught with pain and suffering. She had always wanted more, to be happy, these feelings often twisted with embitterment and hate for those greater than her. That is when she was not hopelessly depressed. And now this immortal being of immense power offered to share his power with her, to give her a new beginning and the chance to for once be the one that others bowed down to and begged at her feet. And so Casna took the offer and joined the vampire and his house, the Valentin, and has never looked back. She embraces all that the life of a vampire has given her and she has found that she only wants more.

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Personal Effects

• Shortsword
• Full Plate Armor (Pictured above.)
• House Valentin Signet Ring
• Map of Arocuria
• Silver Chalice
• Book of the Drained

𝕮𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖔𝖓 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖙

RESERVED

Shu’s Character Catalogue

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“Life and unlife share something in common - both hold never ending struggles to be at the top.”

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• Sex | Female

• Age When Turned | 26

• Current Age | 60

• Height | 177.8 cm (5’10”)

• Weight | 58.9 kg (130 lbs)

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Personality

Casna Valentin is best described as cold, bloody, and scheming. Even in her youngest days as a child of the night, after being adopted into House Valentin, she was always the active plotter. Never missing a chance to gain the favor of the patron of their house even at the expense of the rest her family if need be. While not so foolish or disconnected to as kill or even maul another of her clan she is no stranger to blackmail or other intrigues. Casna is not without connections and even close friends however. Despite her elitist outlook on mortals and vampires beneath her status she has many contacts, most in other houses however and some among the commanders of the Crimson Legion. Casna knows that having the support of the men of the kingdoms’ standing army is a fine boon and is willing to overlook her sneering disdain for mortals to gather the bodies needed. She has not totally alienated herself from her own house, having a few close ties among the family while the rest she sees obstacles.

Despite her cruel and backstabbing nature Casna is loyal and devoted to those who call her a friend and offer their hand in support to her, both in large and small endeavors. She is the worst type to call a foe but the closest and most trustworthy ally to those whom have earned her trust and sworn their loyalty.

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Likes

• Power
• Blood Feasts
• Sadism
• Flying
• Reading

Dislikes

• Cowardliness
• Immense Sentiment
• Disobedient Mortals
• Foreigners
• Blood Restrictions

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Backstory

Casna Valentin spent her mortal life as a peasant in a foreign kingdom, begging for food and coin during the day and sleeping in barns and alleyways by night. At times when truly desperate the ragged girl would linger around taverns and inns offering her body in exchange for sustenance, more often than not being given only mocking laughter and strikes to the ground as payment after the deed was done. Her entire life was misery and frequently she considered suicide, hopping in front of a carriage or stepping off a bridge, her suffering done. Were it not for the fear and uncertainty of the afterlife she would have no doubt ended it all.

One night in her mid twenties Casna was approached by a man clad in black who saw her scraping through a trash heap for stray bits of food. Pitying the beggar girl he offered to take her to his home and in exchange for the services of a maid she would be well fed, clothed, and have a warm bed to sleep in every night. Casna did not even have to consider, the cold, starving husk of a woman agreeing to his offer. With a glittering smile the man took her aboard his carriage and the two departed together.

The ride was long and lasted well into the early morning hours. The ebony four horse carriage arrived at a towering stone estate far to the north. The beggar was taken inside and it was there that the man revealed who he was - or rather what he was. A vampire, a blood drinking fiend of the night as the tales went, forsaken by all that was holy and embraced by evil. Casna attempted to flee only to be wrested to the ground as the devil sank his teeth into her flesh, draining her of her life essence.

Casna’s breaths were slow and ragged, her heart hammered furiously and her body felt cold and numb after the creature had his fill. As she prepared to somberly embrace the blackness of death the vampire spoke, his offer simple - “Join my house, become part of my family, and everlasting life and power over the world of mortals will be yours.”

Any sane and normal person would have turned down the creature’s offer, embracing death over unlife and walking in the shadows with the accursed. But Casna was no normal person, she was a hapless beggar whose entire existence had been fraught with pain and suffering. She had always wanted more, to be happy, these feelings often twisted with embitterment and hate for those greater than her. That is when she was not hopelessly depressed. And now this immortal being of immense power offered to share his power with her, to give her a new beginning and the chance to for once be the one that others bowed down to and begged at her feet. And so Casna took the offer and joined the vampire and his house, the Valentin, and has never looked back. She embraces all that the life of a vampire has given her and she has found that she only wants more.

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Personal Effects

• Shortsword
• Full Plate Armor (Pictured above.)
• House Valentin Signet Ring
• Map of Arocuria
• Silver Chalice
• Book of the Drained

O R I F L A M M E

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