Sir Roland Blackthorn

A valiant human knight and the leader of the group, Sir Roland was known for his unwavering loyalty and chivalrous demeanor. His commitment to justice and protecting the innocent earned him the respect and admiration of his companions.   Sir Roland Blackthorn would eventually fall victim to a vampire lord's treachery, he was bitten and turned into a vampire spawn. The vampire lord saw potential in Sir Roland's strength and leadership and intended to mold him into a loyal servant. Under the vampire lord's influence, Sir Roland fought alongside the Guardians of Dawn, concealing his true nature while serving his master's sinister agenda. As time went on, Sir Roland struggled with his newfound vampiric nature and the control the vampire lord held over him. Deep within, a glimmer of his former self remained, yearning to break free from the darkness that consumed him. Legends spoke of a vampire's bond to their master being a means to control them, but also a potential path to liberation.   Driven by a desperate desire to regain his autonomy, Sir Roland sought an opportunity to drink his master's blood. This act held the possibility of breaking the vampire lord's hold over him and allowing Sir Roland to reclaim his own will.   In a climactic confrontation, Sir Roland seized the moment when his master was vulnerable and drained his blood. The act shattered the vampire lord's control, freeing Sir Roland from his influence and granting him independence once more. Sir Roland's transformation into a full-fledged vampire was complete, but he was no longer bound to the will of his former master.   With his newfound freedom, Sir Roland faced a choice—to embrace his vampiric nature and succumb to darkness or to find redemption and use his powers to protect the innocent. The path he chose would shape the course of his future and the role he played within the world.