Luther Van Mere

## The Beginning

Once upon a time in the heart of Paris, there lived a young boy named Luther. The narrow cobbled streets echoed with the distant melody of church bells, a comforting lullaby to his infancy. The scent of incense permeated every corner of their modest home, a constant reminder of the sacred calling that bound his family together. Luther's parents, pillars of their devout community, instilled in him the unwavering belief that he was destined for a life consecrated to the service of God. They saw in him the promise of a future priest, a shepherd to guide lost souls to the embrace of Christianity. From his tenderest years, Luther absorbed the teachings of the church like a parched earth drinking in the rain. He pored over scripture, each verse a revelation, each hymn a serenade to his faith. His days were punctuated by fervent prayers, each whispered word a testament to his unyielding devotion. As he grew, so did his understanding of his purpose. The echoes of his own footsteps resonated through the hallowed halls of the church, its sacred stones whispering ancient wisdom to his eager ears. With each passing year, Luther's faith deepened, intertwining with the very fabric of his being. He became a beacon of hope, a source of spiritual solace for those who sought refuge in his words. Yet, even amidst the sacred rituals and the hallowed teachings, Luther's heart bore the weight of unspoken questions. He wondered about the world beyond the church walls, about the lives of those who did not walk the path he trod so faithfully. His curiosity stirred, like a dormant ember awaiting a breath of wind. Then came the morning that would forever alter the course of Luther's life. The dawn broke with an eerie stillness, punctuated only by the distant echo of a church bell tolling in the distance. When Luther awoke, he found his parents gone, leaving behind only a note filled with cryptic words of regret. Their absence left a chasm in Luther's heart, a void that threatened to consume him.

## A Turn of Events

For the first time, Luther stood at a crossroads, the path ahead shrouded in uncertainty. The once familiar streets of Paris felt alien, their cobbles foreign beneath his feet. With no guidance but the echoes of his own footsteps, he ventured into the unknown, a pilgrim in search of a new sanctuary. It was amidst this disorienting labyrinth that Luther encountered James. Their meeting was serendipitous, as though the threads of fate wove their destinies together. James, too, bore the scars of a life marked by hardship, his spirit weathered by trials that mirrored Luther's own. Together, they forged an unbreakable bond, their souls finding kinship in their shared struggle for survival. In the crucible of adversity, Luther and James became each other's sanctuary. Where once Luther had stood as the shepherd, now he knelt as the listener, offering solace and guidance to his newfound confidant. James, in turn, unraveled the tapestry of his life, revealing the dark secret that he harbored—the existence of 'The Saints.'

## The Saints

As days turned into weeks, Luther and James forged a bond that transcended their differences. Where Luther had once preached, he now listened, offering comfort and guidance to his newfound friend. James, in turn, revealed a world shrouded in shadows—the secret organization known as 'The Saints.' The revelation shook Luther to his core. The Saints, notorious for their violent acts, seemed far removed from the teachings of the church. But within James, Luther saw a tortured soul, a man seeking redemption in a world that had shown him little mercy. With a heart filled with compassion, Luther made a solemn pledge to James and The Saints. He vowed to guide them, to help them see the light within their own darkness. He believed that, with his influence, he could lead them to a higher purpose, one that aligned with the teachings of love and forgiveness he held dear. Over time, Luther's presence among The Saints began to transform the very fabric of their existence. He became their moral compass, gently nudging them towards a path of righteousness. Through his unwavering faith and genuine care, he showed them that it was never too late to seek redemption. As the years passed, Luther's influence grew, and The Saints' actions began to reflect a more tempered righteousness. The people of Paris, unaware of the changes within the organization, remained in fear of them, while Luther worked quietly behind the scenes, ensuring that their "wrongdoings" were guided by a higher purpose. Today, the tale of Luther and The Saints is whispered through the cobbled streets of Paris—a story of redemption and far beyond that, of a young boy who found purpose in the unlikeliest of places, and a group of lost souls who, with the guidance of an unexpected friend, discovered that even in the darkest corners, light can always be found.

## Character Development

Luther Van Mere was a character designed and developed by Alex, he will be featured in the leading books with Saint and her backstory as a Priest of The Saints, guiding Saint's Father to success, in a right direction of God or maybe not?