Ashton Mordrake

Ashton Mordrake: A Soul Sowed in Shadow A Humble Facade:   Hailing from the windswept plains of Gratia, Ashton Mordrake presented a visage of a simple, assured farmer. Sun-kissed skin, calloused hands, and a quiet demeanor masked a churning abyss within. Beneath the guise of agrarian routine lurked a devout follower of Baalzebul, the Lord of Flies, and a practitioner of the forbidden arts of necromancy.   An Instrument of Darkness:   Driven by a fanatical devotion to his dark lord, Ashton saw himself as a pawn in a grander game. He craved not riches or earthly power, but the opportunity to serve his master's unholy agenda. Rumors whispered of his secret rituals performed under the veil of night, of whispers to unseen entities within the shadows.   Love and Deception:   Drawn to the gentle spirit of Railey, a woman from Zriegast and grandmother to the infamous Sofiel, Ashton weaved a web of charm and deceit. He seduced her with visions of a peaceful life in Gratia, hiding his true allegiance amidst the whispers of love and promises. Unknowingly, Railey became a pawn in his twisted game, birthing twin sons – Lucius and Eros – destined to play pivotal roles in his dark designs.   A Father of Shadows:   With Lucius bearing an uncanny resemblance to Baalzebul, Ashton saw him as the chosen vessel, the key to his lord's freedom. Eros, the more human-looking twin, was deemed an inconvenience, but Ashton, ever cautious, orchestrated a charade. He convinced Railey to entrust Eros to another family, raising Lucius himself, shaping him into a loyal disciple of Baalzebul.   The Unveiling and Unraveling:   Years of subterfuge began to unravel. Eros, meeting the kindness of Sarafiel, began to understand his hidden celestial heritage. Meanwhile, Lucius, sensing the darkness within him, wrestled with his own destiny. When Sarafiel exposed Ashton's secret shrine, the fragile peace shattered. Ashton, fearing his plan’s exposure, resorted to necromancy.   A Bloodstained Tragedy:   Driven by self-preservation and twisted devotion, Ashton raised an army of the undead, intending to purge the village and clear the path for Lucius's ascension. Eros, desperate to protect his adoptive family and overwhelmed by his celestial abilities, unleashed a torrent of power, decimating the undead and inadvertently slaying his own mother, caught in the crossfire.   Echoes of Darkness:   Ashton, struck down by Eros's uncontrollable power, met an end he hadn't foreseen. His legacy, however, stains the lives of his sons. Lucius, forever grappling with the shadows woven into his very being, struggles to forge his own path. Eros, haunted by the tragedy and burdened by his celestial gifts, faces an uncertain future. Ashton Mordrake, the farmer of Gratia, may be gone, but the seeds of darkness he sowed continue to bear bitter fruit, whispering of twisted dreams and destinies yet to unfold.