Conrad

Conrad

Conrad is considered one of the strongest and most experienced demon hunters of the period. His age is frequently the talk among his peers, as he hasn't aged in the same way other veteran Demon Hunters have.

Only a few people know that Conrad's age is not something to joke about. He has been a lone ranger in the wilderness, chasing vampires and other dark creatures for a very long time.

Though Conrad was born into a prestigious family, their situation was precarious. It was time of war and chaos. His father died on the battlefield and his mother, Elizabeth, struggled to support the family and their territory. She had not only to resist the terror of evil witchcraft, but also guard against relatives who craved the property and the territory. That was until a wandering knight named Vlad entered their lives, bringing with him great change. The young knight fell in love with the beautiful widow at first sight and presented his sword to Elizabeth. Over the next three years, Vlad helped quell the rebellion, expel the invaders and accomplished great military achievements. After this, he finally married Elizabeth.

For the young Conrad, Vlad was a perfect stepfather; witty, knowledgeable and with exceptional fighting skills. Most of all he treated Conrad and his mother sincerely. Conrad practiced swordsmanship and studied manuscripts under the guidance of his stepfather. Unfortunately, this did not last for long. The birth of Conrad's brother, William, brought the first shade of darkness to the family.

William suffered from strange symptoms since birth. They became worse as William aged. Vlad and Elizabeth consulted every doctor they could, but still couldn't find the cure. Most doctors agreed that William would not live past his sixteenth birthday.

As the years passed, the family's worries grew. One day when William was almost sixteen years old, the family received word of an eccentric alchemist named Nicolas Flamel. It was said this old man had lived for hundreds of years and knew all the mysteries of the universe. There was no illness in the world he could not cure. Vlad set forth to look for Flamel but, alas, did not make it back in time.

On the first full moon after William reached sixteen, the dark truth surfaced. The poor boy transformed into a fierce creature with fangs and claws and slaughtered many in the Estate. In order to protect his mother, Conrad fought desperately against his transformed half-brother, but he was unable to compete with the supernatural strength. He remembered the pain of his arm being bitten and then he lost consciousness.

When Conrad awoke, his brother was gone, his mother had been slaughtered, and his left arm was missing. He staggered to a nearby farmer's cottage where he was slowly nursed back to health. He recovered there for many days listening out for any news of the whereabouts of William. His stepfather Vlad never returned.

Soon after, a team of Demon Hunters who had heard the news of the attack, passed by and took Conrad under their wing. Conrad was impressed and believed he had found his purpose in life and worked hard to be accepted among them. Though he only had one arm, Conrad couldn't be dissuaded and eventually passed the Demon Hunter trials. He then embarked on a journey to discover the truth. When he finally located Nicholas Flamel, he learned that Vlad was a shapeshifter.

Conrad's pursuit has since become a journey of revenge, scattered with the bones of strange creatures and terrifying demons. Decades have passed and he still hasn't found his step-father and half-brother. He has also had to face an even greater challenge than demons; human aging.

"You can't hide forever, Vlad."

Conrad sought Flamel out once more and began taking Philospher's Stone extract. He knows the cost of this medicine, but he simply needs more time. For him, this is a hunt until the very end.