Crookback Native
Born to two Vampires in the slums of the Regalian Capital, Sylas has spent the majority of his life in his home city. He was coaxed into a life of criminal activity at a young age, learning the skills to survive in Regalia's criminal underworld.
› | Perhaps your character has established relationships with him in the city already―whether that be on friendly terms at a bar, or at the wrong end of his blade in a dark alleyway. Friendships, rivalries, romantic relationships, or animosities are welcomed.
A Blood Curse
Sylas is a Vampire Brood who struggles to control some of the innate Sanguine cravings that run deep in his blood. In some instances, it makes him cruel and short-tempered, and exposure to the scent of blood can incite a gnawing hunger. He finds solidary and kinship with other Broods, and is loudly supportive of expanding rights for Broods in the Regalian Empire.
› | Sylas sometimes has trouble controlling his behavior due to the ever-present curse of his bloodline―perhaps you can help him, or perhaps you can make him worse.
The Deepwater Warlock
The halfling fashions himself as a Warlock: an expert on the summoning and controlling of Demonic entities and their boons. He possesses extensive knowledge on dark magic, curses, and summoning rites―and those who are interested in dabbling in the more illicit magical arts are welcome to approach him. However, he often expects fees or favors in return for his services.
› | Sylas sells his skills in dark magic and demonic rituals to other characters, and is especially knowledgeable on Spirit Duke summonings. Perhaps your character has similar interests, or would like to purchase his services.
Regalian Corsair
Sylas has been involved with a band of seafaring mercenaries for the last five years of his life, participating in morally-ambiguous misadventures both within and beyond the Regalian Archipelago. Life at sea has allowed him plenty of opportunities to travel to coastal cities; perhaps his character has met yours during one of his journeys.
› | Sylas traveled overseas from 306 AC to 311 AC. Perhaps he encountered your character elsewhere in the world during that time, or even adventured together as pirate mercenaries.
Friends and Foes
Though Sylas serves his personal agendas above any loyalties to specific groups, he tends to align himself with and support the endeavors of the people of Crookback. He feels a sense of responsibility for ensuring the territory's safety against those who would threaten it, leading to potential hostility with vigilantes or Occult-hunting characters who would disturb the peace. Despite his criminal tendencies and his choice of worship, he is still generally supportive of the Regalian Empire, and considers expressly anti-Regalian groups (like the Argentum Order) to be enemies.
› | He acts as an antagonist to anti-magic groups, vigilantes, anti-Regalian organizations, and the Argentum Order. He favors Crookback denizens, Evolists, Vampire Broods, and the Void-aligned.
