Eternal flame

== Feature and attribute ==
The Eternal Flame is an infernal magical fire created by the vampire emperor Ozulard Constantine in the depths of his subterranean forges beneath Emberwind Fortress over a millennium ago. Through dark rituals fusing necromancy and alchemy, Ozulard imbued the flames with the power to resurrect the dead as vampires bound eternally to his will. Since its conception, the Eternal Flame has been the source of Ozulard's immortality and the means by which he built his vampire legions into a dominant military force across the Northern Empire. Any human slain by a vampire or subjected to the flames is reborn as another of Ozulard's supernatural soldiers.
Contained within the heart of Emberwind Fortress in a black iron brazier the size of a dragon's skull, the Eternal Flame burns with a chilling light that permeates the entire fortress with its necromantic energy. All vampires draw upon its foul power to enhance their resilience and deadly abilities. Without its flames sustaining them, vampires will eventually wither away.The Eternal Flame and the sigil derived from its dancing forms signify Ozulard's dominion over the undead and necromantic arts. As long as it burns under Ozulard's control, he and his vampires will continue their conquest over humanity and oppose all who stand against the legions of the Night Emperor. Destroying the flame is said to be the only way to break Ozulard's immortal reign.
===Notes===
Burning perpetually for over 1000 years yet fuel source is unknown
Smokeless flames burn with an otherworldly chill light
Foul energies emanate from the flame detected by magic users
Destroying it is said to be the only way to end Ozulard's reign
===Inspiration===
Eternal/everlasting flames featured in myths of immortal phoenixes
Necromantic powers draw from legends of balefires that resurrect undead
Object granting immortality links to Holy Grail and elixir of life myths
Central role in vampiric origins inspired by Dracula's phylactery and ashes
Category:Artifacts