Victor Alderson

"Those who do not follow the will of the powerful are simply fated to be trampled beneath their steps on the road to something greater." -Victor Alderson, The Masq Season X
Victor Alderson, also known as Vaid Seyhran Arkerus, is a former Season 5 participant and former member of the now dissolved Corrupted following their defeat in Season X. Upon his elimination in his debut season, he sought out the company of Marina in order to aid her in her plans. His role in Season 5 was met with acclaim from the players and audience of the season, granting Victor the role of Fan-Favorite of the season.
== Summary ==
Victor Alderson is a cruel and cunning member of the Vaedolikan species: a shapeshifting race of warmongering aliens known for its intense xenophobia and imperialistic tendencies. Even among his peers, Victor is particularly inclined towards sadism and vanity. These traits, as well as his quick thinking and strength, serve and have served him well in various wars and other forms of combat throughout his long life. 
While his true form resembles that of a humanoid dragon similar to Earth's myths, he is more often seen in his Facade. As Vaedolikans are able to choose one Facade that they must stick to for the rest of their lives, Victor designed his to resemble an attractive young adult human male. This was done to allow Victor to more easily blend in with the population of Earth, a particular favorite hunting ground of his. 
The consumption of other sentient beings is a prominent staple in Vaedolikan culture, and as such, Victor has taken a keen interest in the culinary arts. He expresses this through hunting and consuming other sentient life, with a particular affinity for the taste of human. 
Due to this infatuation with consuming humans and his intense sadism, Victor often enthusiastically participates in a Vaedolikan tradition called The Hunt. This tradition involves the prolonged deception of a human through forming a bond with them, often under romantic pretense, before dispatching the victim. Though this tradition is generally reserved for Vaedolikan nobility and wealth, Victor has partaken in The Hunt many times, earning him the disdain of Vaedolikan authority. 
Unsurprisingly, during his time in The Masq, Victor has aligned himself with the malicious. After blowing his cover in Season 5, he set off to find the notorious and murderous octoling Marina in hopes of joining her cause. Having done so following Season 6, Victor worked under the octoling's authority for the next few years, aiding her in her quest for power and freedom from authority. During his time in the ranks of the Corrupted, Victor eventually grew disillusioned with Marina's leadership abilities, and when he was approached by Chadwick to join in a rebellion against their leader, he readily agreed to serve the more powerful Yoshi. 
Following The Corrupted's defeat in Season X and the loss of his right eye, Victor has retreated from conflict, licking his wounds and biding time for his next attempt at gaining power. His whereabouts are currently unknown. 
== Biography ==
Vaid Seyhran Arkerus was born on June 26, 1055 in Telena Village on the planet Vaedolika. While little is known about his early life, he was said to have roamed the streets as a street urchin following the destruction of his village. During this time, the first signs of his blood-lust surfaced as he lured a human soldier into a trap before slitting his throat with the claw on his right index finger, becoming a signature execution method for the young Vaedolikan. 
At an unknown time sometime later, Vaid was taken in by his uncle, Syrel Arkerus. Being a hardhearted military veteran, Syrel raised Vaid very strictly, instilling mutual resentment between the two.
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