In the annals of the Institute of Mortality, the name Eddard Black resounds as a testament to the intricacies of the human heart and the depths one can sink to in pursuit of redemption. Once a respected and renowned wizard within the esteemed Silver Dominion, Eddard's life took a devastating turn when he tragically lost his two beloved daughters.
Consumed by grief and driven to the brink of despair, Eddard's desperation led him down a path most would shun—the forbidden art of necromancy. Drawn to the allure of manipulating life and death, he sought the means to bring his daughters back from the cold embrace of the afterlife. Little did he know that his actions would not go unnoticed.
Both the Silver Dominion and Ario Valmir, the enigmatic Archon Supreme of the Institute of Mortality, caught wind of Eddard's ventures into the darkest corners of magic. Fearing persecution from the Dominion and desperate for sanctuary, Eddard found solace and protection within the Vache Kingdom through the aid of Ario's followers. They recognized the potential within him, both as a practitioner of necromancy and as an individual yearning for redemption.
Now, as a Hierarch within the Institute, Eddard Black stands as a living testament to the consequences of traversing the treacherous realm of life and death manipulation. With his intimate understanding of the forbidden art, he imparts his hard-earned knowledge and wisdom to those willing to explore the boundaries of mortality. Through his teachings, he offers guidance to fellow practitioners who seek to tread the perilous path of necromancy, striking a delicate balance between the manipulation of life forces and the preservation of ethical boundaries.
Eddard's presence within the Institute serves as a reminder that redemption can be found even in the darkest of arts. He carries the weight of his past mistakes, constantly seeking to atone for his transgressions and to ensure that others do not fall victim to the same depths of despair that once consumed him.