The Alterae
The Alterae are an organization of mages united in their following of Malachi Grey. Having deemed the strictures of law and ethics a hindrance to their academic pursuits, many are former Stewards, though some retain membership in that organization while conducting their more controversial studies in secret off-campus facilities.
Like their charismatic leader, most members of the Alterae practice the forbidden "art" of fleshwarping. Some within the organization see this practice as a way of perfecting aspects of the mortal body that they deem insufficient, despite its origins as a form of torture, humiliation, and degradation. While there remains a vast gap between current capacity and theoretical possibility, this fleeting chance is what drives many of the Alterae. It has also cost many an innocent life, as most Alterae have few compunctions about obtaining test subjects by whatever means necessary.
This disregard for law and ethics, however, is what ultimately led the Alterae to cross paths with a band of Steward-affiliated adventurers. After witnessing the aftermath of a successful-yet-doomed fleshwarping exercise, they commited themselves to avenging the doomed subject and the chase was on.
Only time will tell what comes of this conflict.
Like their charismatic leader, most members of the Alterae practice the forbidden "art" of fleshwarping. Some within the organization see this practice as a way of perfecting aspects of the mortal body that they deem insufficient, despite its origins as a form of torture, humiliation, and degradation. While there remains a vast gap between current capacity and theoretical possibility, this fleeting chance is what drives many of the Alterae. It has also cost many an innocent life, as most Alterae have few compunctions about obtaining test subjects by whatever means necessary.
This disregard for law and ethics, however, is what ultimately led the Alterae to cross paths with a band of Steward-affiliated adventurers. After witnessing the aftermath of a successful-yet-doomed fleshwarping exercise, they commited themselves to avenging the doomed subject and the chase was on.
Only time will tell what comes of this conflict.
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