The Bloodsworn's history traces back further than most know. As the sun sets and casts an eerie red glow over their camp, their leader, a vampire elder named Draven , gathers his disciples around a roaring fire. He feels it's the right time to remind them of their legacy, a story passed down through generations.
Draven recounts the tale of a time when vampires were kings, ruling vast territories with might and magic. Maria, the most formidable among them, was at the zenith of her power. She, with her captivating beauty and unmatched strength, believed in the pure bloodline. It wasn't just about maintaining their power but was, to her, a sacred duty, a divine right.
However, as time passed, intermingling between races became common. Hybrids began to emerge, bringing with them new powers, cultures, and ideologies. Maria saw this as a direct affront to their legacy. She believed that the purity of the vampire lineage was being diluted and decided to act.
Forming the Bloodsworn, a fierce and loyal group, she sought to eliminate these hybrids. Towns were razed, families torn apart, and a reign of terror ensued. The purebloods, intoxicated by this power, did not realize that the hybrids, though different, had a right to live, to exist.
As draven speaks, the scene shifts to a young Maria, revealing her personal struggles. She had once loved a werewolf, a love forbidden and shunned. When their relationship was discovered, her lover was executed, leaving Maria heartbroken and fueling her rage against hybrids.
Her pain was so profound that she turned it into her life's mission to ensure such relationships never existed, believing it to be the only way to honor her lover's memory. This added layers to her character, showing that her actions, though ruthless, were rooted in deep personal pain.
Returning to the present, Draven emphasises that their current mission isn't just about power but about reclaiming their legacy, restoring their honor. The Bloodsworn, more invigorated than ever, prepare for the impending battle.
In the shadows, unbeknownst to the Bloodsworn, spies from the hybrid village are listening, and they rush back to relay this vital information, understanding now that the conflict isn't just about survival but about changing hearts.
The two sides stand on the brink of a clash, not just of power but of ideologies, histories, and legacies.