Overview
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I am Sylvanna Duskborn, a cultist devoted to Izalith as a facade and a Warlock who has made a pact with the dread Vampire Lord of Nightwatch as the truth. I hail from the Faceless City on Outcast Island. Alongside me is my twin sister, Relewiese, with whom I share an enigmatic and profound bond. Guided by the whispers and schemes of the Vampire Lord, my journey is woven with deception and unholy intricacies.
Early Life
[Type below:] Where did your character grow up? What place do they
call "home" now? (could be the same or different.) [75 words max] The
locations don't have to be named. It can be described. Growing up
locations play a role on what your character knows about the area. Some
races might have specific locations they came from. If uncertain, ask the
DM.
I grew up in the Faceless City on Outcast Island, a place of ever-shifting identities and secrets. Now, I call a secluded dwelling on the outskirts of the city my home. The pall of death hangs over it as my allegiance to the Lord of Vampires has transformed the very essence of this place, drawing denizens of the night to play.
[Type below:] Who raised your character and how? What are these
people doing now? [75 words max] name at least 2 characters, preferably
3-4, that played an important role in your upbringing.
I was raised by Eldress Morgana and Master Thorne, who are Relewiese and my parents and leaders of the Church of Izalith, which is a front for our true purpose, expanding the Vampire Lord's influence. My twin has been my rock. The calming wind to my tempest. Morgana currently leads the information-gathering arm of the church, while Thorne maintains his dominance as the Blood Ascendant over the Crimson Sacrarium, to which I belong as a Sanguine Enforcer. Relewiese walks next to me, always ready to reign me in when I act foolishly.
My frail physical strength meant that manual labor and direct physical confrontations were never my forte. Instead, I leaned heavily into my nimbleness and agility. My robust constitution ensured I was resilient, seldom falling ill or being easily wearied, a trait that served me well. My true assets lie in my intelligence and my charisma. I quickly mastered ancient and vile rituals demanded by my patron while being able to influence and charm those around me, even those who saw me as a foe.
Defining Events
[Type below:] What made your character obtain the class they
have now? [75 words max] Why did you become a Fighter and not a
Barbarian? What incident pushed you to your class choice?
Within the cult, whispers circulated about Nightwatch's chosen disciples. I yearned for his beckoning call. One night as I was sharpening sacrificial blades, I cut myself. As the first droplet of blood hit the ground, a chilling and mesmerizing voice resonated through my consciousness. It declared me worthy of an unholy pact and extended a covenant brimming with profane power. Without hesitation, I accepted willingly, becoming an instrument of the Lord of Nightwatch, and fully embraced the essence of darkness that came with it.
[Type below:] What your character doing in recent years
before the campaign's start? [75 words max] In the last 2–3 years,
what had your character been doing?
[Type below:] What motivated your character to leave their
previous lifestyle and become adventurers? [120 words max]
Nobody decides to endanger themselves without good reason. Were
you forced to leave your previous lifestyle? What happened that
changed you from a safe job, like a farmer, to an
adventurer?
My devotion as a cultist dedicated to the Lord of Nightwatch was unwavering, with rituals and chants echoing through the hidden chambers of the Faceless City. I believed he could provide all I needed, but my thirst for power led to me plotting to challenge my own father for his mantle. Sensing I was about to do something stupid and brash, my twin sister convinced me to take a leave of absence and journey with her. Where will we go? Who knows?
[Type below:] What short/long term goals does your
character have? [75 words max] If the world continued in its
peaceful state, what would you'd be working towards
for?
I seek to gain more power from my pact with the Vampire Lord in the short term.
In the long term, I wish to join my sister in becoming Vampires.
If the world were at peace, I would follow my sister wherever she went but try and convince her to journey to Nightwatch.
In the twisted alley of Faceless City, I made my indomitable presence felt. I charmed and ensnared key figures who had been marked by a rival and located by my twin, drawing them into my web of blood and malevolence. Intoxicated by my allure, they became thralls I sacrificed to the Vampire Lord. My alliance with the Lord of Nightwatch made me an indispensable bridge for those in the City wanting access to forbidden rituals and dark powers. Furthering my control, I inaugurated the Midnight Auctions, where the city's underbelly traded secrets, items, and people. Every sacrifice made and maneuver executed only enhanced the reputation of Sylvanna Duskborn in the criminal world of the Faceless City.
Overhearing conversations from those who visited Outcast Island, I heard of the vast lands beyond the prison that was Outcast Island. The confinements of this wretched place have chafed at my dark spirit for far too long. The dark pact with my Patron is a constant reminder of the power I wield and the destiny that beckons. I am tired of the criminal underworld of the Faceless City. My ambitions are greater, and my desires are darker. Beyond these shores is a world where I can spread the shadow of Nightwatch's dominion far and wide.
Relationships
[Type below:] Which people are important for your
character? [75 words max] Who does your character consider
important at the start of the campaign? Name at least 2 other
people
Relewiese, my twin sister, who is always there to calm me down when I start to lose it, and Master Thorne, my father and the one who taught me how to unlock the chaos inside me. Coincidentally, their roles in my life contradict one another. Ironically, I sought to overthrow one who I had much affection for.
[Type below:] What connections do your character have
to the other player characters? [175 words max] communicate
with the other players and create two positive connections
with two other player characters. Could have been
friendship, coworkers, family relation or any relation that
results in some degree of trust
My twin sister, Relewiese, has always been my anchor to reality throughout my life. Our bond is more profound than most, with trials and experiences intertwining our fates. She was the bridge that introduced me to the Vicar, a devotee of Oromne. While his faith and discipline contrasted starkly with my complex relationship with my Patron, we showed each other begrudging respect born from our ancestry and moral similarities. Over time, we may or may not have helped each other execute nefarious deeds through a mixing of divine and malevolent powers. Two siblings touched by the shadow of Nightwatch alongside the Hunter's Blade.
[Type below:] Name an agreement you have made to
another player character that you would honor. [75 words
max] Communicate and agree on what agreement your
character has made to one of the two other characters (you
have connections to), that you wouldn't break.
To Relewiese, I swore that no matter how deep I delve into the realm of darkness, I will always do my best to protect her.
[Type below:] What are some good personality
qualities that your character has as an adventurer? [75
words max] To ensure that the group doesn't have
problematic characters everyone else will hate, tell us
why would others trust and like your character as a
fellow adventurer
It is essential that we, as Changelings, work together. The world as a whole sees us as a threat, so the group I journey beside are my only allies as I am their ally.
Flaws
[Type below:] What has your character done in
the past, that they now deeply regret?[75 words max]
This is more for plot hooks. It could be a missed
opportunity or something they feel bad about.
The only thing I regret is causing my sister to have to leave the cult with me.
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