Blight Pathologies 6: The Schaduw Elite
Sorin relaxed in his chair¸ his face ever in shadows¸ his gaze a reflective mirror. "I have revealed myself¸ just as you asked¸" Sorin said. "Am I a monster?" "The term 'monster' is relative¸" replied Barnabus¸ not flinching underneath Sorin's intense gaze. "I want to know if this is real. Is what you are offering actually a chance to cheat death? Is this a true path to immortality?" "If you survive the transition... yes¸" Sorin said. "But you will be forever changed. You will be better¸ you will be stronger. There are drawbacks¸ but they are few¸ and you will find it is easy to adapt to your new form." "What is the price?" "Does it matter?" Life eternal is a dream of many people¸ but so is power¸ power to do what you want and not suffer the consequences. Eternal life does not come without its consequences¸ and power must be taken and defended constantly. Not satisfied with the very real drawbacks of becoming a vampire¸ lich¸ or another undead being¸ one group sought another avenue in which to extend their lifespans and dominate their surroundings. Calling upon the power of shadows¸ the Schaduw Elite came into being. They rule their own corner in the City-State of Castorhage.' The Schaduw Elite are small¸ but do not think for a moment they are weak. To cross them is to invite the powers of darkness to seek revenge. The shadows play tricks on us all¸ and the Schaduw Elite are the masters of the shadows.