THE EPIC UNIVERSE

THE BLOOD LORDS

In the blood-soaked halls of ancient houses, a brutal war rages. The regal Old Blood Lords, bound by ancient codes, clash with the ravenous New Blood Borne, whose hunger is as endless as the void.

LA’DONNA

OLD BLOODLINE

Unearthed from the dust of betrayal and torment, La’Donna is a fierce and indomitable vampire queen of the ancient bloodlines. Once a captive of the self-proclaimed Mother, La’Donna’s story is one of survival and revenge. She seeks to reclaim her throne, restore the pure bloodlines, and exact retribution on those who betrayed her. A sleeping legend on the verge of awakening, her unparalleled powers, including the ability to consume the memories of her victims, make her a formidable force. Her journey will ignite an era of purification and bloodshed, as she seeks to restore the Houses to their original glory.

  • AGE:

    Several millennia (exact age unknown).

  • POWERS:

    Enhanced strength, speed, resilience, and the ability to consume the memories of her victims along with their blood.

  • ALIASES:

    Yet to be revealed; her many aliases will add to her enigmatic persona.

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    Formerly an esteemed member of the Conclave. She will seek allies among the Ancient Bloodlines and the Heads of the Houses.

  • ALLIES:

    Potential allies among the Ancient Bloodlines and those who remain loyal to the original vampire traditions.

  • ALLIANCES:

    To be forged as she rises to reclaim her throne, seeking her throne, seeking support from other ancient Houses.

  • RELATIONS:

    Betrayed by the Children and the traitorous bloodlines. Her only companion throughout captivity has been the Mother, who was also her tormentor.

  • RIVALS:

    Any who betrayed her or threaten the restoration of the ancient bloodlines

  • ARCH NEMESIS:

    The Mother, the Children, and the treacherous bloodlines that prospered during her imprisonment.

BRIEF HISTORY

Once a powerful queen among the ancient bloodlines, La’Donna was betrayed and entombed by the Mother in a sleeping cathedral. After millennia in captivity, her release will herald an era of vengeance and purification as she seeks to restore the Houses to their former glory.

MAXY

NEW BLOODLINE
Maximillion, known as Maxy, is a young yet influential vampire leader of House Aurelia’s Vigil, an old bloodline steeped in tradition. Though only 200 years old, Maxy carries the weight of his predecessors’ legacy with unyielding determination. He inherited a decimated House, but through his strategic brilliance, he has not only restored its standing but also fortified its influence in the vampire realm. His guiding light is the dream of a woman he idolizes—her legacy shaping every decision he makes. Maxy is known for his classic charm, tactical mind, and unwavering loyalty to the traditions of his House. However, his deep reverence for the past may sometimes cloud his judgment, making him resistant to change and new threats.
  • POWERS:

    Standard vampire powers of enhanced strength, speed, and resilience. However, Maxy's true strength lies in his strategic brilliance and ability to take calculated risks that consistently pay off.

  • AGE:

    Approximately 200 years.

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    Current head of House Aurelia’s Vigil, which he leads with the principles and values of his revered predecessor.

  • ALLIANCES:

    Respected among traditionalist factions within the vampire community; however, his rigid adherence to tradition creates tension with more modernist elements.

  • ALLIES:

    Members of his House and those who share his commitment to traditional vampire values.

  • Relations:

    Maxy’s leadership is heavily influenced by his admiration for a woman whose legacy he upholds, creating strong bonds of loyalty within his House.

  • Rivals:

    Modernist vampires who challenge traditional values and anyone who threatens the legacy of his House.

  • Arch Nemesis:

    Any force or faction that seeks to disrupt the order and traditions of the vampire realm, especially modernist elements that undermine the old ways.

BRIEF HISTORY

Maxy rose to power in a time of turmoil, inheriting a House that had been devastated by internal and external forces. Through his audacious decisions and unwavering commitment to tradition, he rebuilt his House into a force to be reckoned with. His leadership is driven by a deep-seated desire to fulfill the dream of the woman he reveres, and his actions have left a lasting mark on vampire society.

SEBASTIAN

NEW BLOODLINE

Sebastian, originally Seb a’zh tein, is one of the oldest vampires in existence, hailing from the ancient House Veneris, part of an old bloodline deeply tied to the era of the Conclave. Once a minor figure in the grand assembly of vampires, he witnessed the violent betrayal of the Conclave by The Children. Rising from the shadows in the power vacuum that followed, Sebastian built a new Bloodline and House, becoming an authority within the vampire world. A traditionalist to his core, Sebastian fiercely defends the purity and customs of the ancient vampire lineages, opposing the modern vampires who threaten his way of life. His wisdom is his greatest weapon, amassed over millennia of survival and strategic maneuvering.

  • POWERS:

    Enhanced strength, speed, and resilience, typical of the ancient vampire bloodlines. He is also highly intelligent and possesses centuries of experience, making him an astute tactician and leader.

  • AGE:

    Millennia old (exact age unknown).

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    His own created Bloodline and House. Formerly a minor figure in the Conclave.

  • ALLIES:

    Strained relations with other ancient bloodlines due to his rigid traditionalist stance. However, some ancient houses may still align with him for the preservation of tradition

  • ALLIANCES:

    Loyal members of his Bloodline and those who adhere to the old ways.

  • RIVALS:

    The Magi, who continually hunt vampires like him, and the new generation of vampires that disrupt the traditionalist ethos of the ancient bloodlines.

  • ARCH NEMESIS:

    The Children. They destroyed The Conclave and killed the matriarchs and patriarchs of the original Bloodlines.

BRIEF HISTORY

Sebastian’s journey has been one of continuous evolution. Initially, a lesser figure in the Conclave, he ascended to power after its fall, creating his own Bloodline and House. Over the centuries, he has become a staunch traditionalist and a fierce defender of vampire customs. His vast knowledge, particularly about La’Donna and The Children’s Mother, sets him apart as a key figure in the ongoing power struggles within the vampire world.