Xam'Anthe Avraal

> "*"I can appreciate that sentiment. The procession with which I came to this lovely city was quite small, after all, and I would be remiss to not introduce myself properly. My name is Xam'Anthe Avraal, The Grand Prince of Keter and heir to the throne of The Harvest Queen." It was a very rehearsed introduction, which was most likely drilled into him many times during his studies. He noted her more simplistic hold and posture, as well as the fact that she stood a good three inches taller than him. It was decided then and there that this woman interested him. Whether that was good or bad for Yolandra would only be told in time.*"
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## Personality

Xam'Anthe Avraal is a suave, charming, cruel man. Born to The Harvest Queen of Keter, he was raised in royal courts and dangerous politics from a young age, and this, along with his vampiric blood and shadow-infused body, has made him a violent and cutthroat person. He is vile by the standards of truly good people, charming and luring his victims into the dark to drain them dry as any vampire. He can, however, be kind. In his eyes, cruelty must have a purpose, and indulging for indulgence's sake is to be no more than a wild beast. He may commit random acts of kindness to spice things up, though usually, it's more to build people up before he knocks them to the floor and slaughters them. This does not mean he has no heart, though, something known only to one person. He can love and be sweet and genuinely kind to someone he respects; it's just that it is so rare that he legitimately respects someone that it seems like he's nothing more than a monster.

## Lore

### What You All Know

Xam'Anthe Avraal was born to The Harvest Queen about 500 years ago as a stillbirth child before being placed into a vat of magical tubes and slowly ensouled once more with the help of heavy amounts of shadow magic and necromancy to search for his soul across the Planescape. As this happened, his body was slowly grown to full size, and he was resurrected around 250 years ago in the body of a fully grown adult. Since then, he has lived as a vampire, with much of his first few decades being spent allowing his mental age to catch up to his body's age. Now he is the Crown Prince of Keter and the only true heir of The Harvest Queen.

### Actual Backstory

Xam'Anthe Avraal was resurrected with the power of a tremendous vampiric ritual; in that way, he was indeed 'born' a vampire. He has never lived as a mortal, only ever knowing life as the immortal nightwalker he is now. He has spent years searching for a purpose outside his throne, and he has found few answers. Many of his early years were spent dodging assassinations, learning the skills to hold court and run the City State of Keter, and many other forms of knowledge. He picked up the blade in self-defense but quickly discovered a particular affinity, quickly delving fully into the art of the warrior. However, things changed about 70 years ago. It was his first foray into the nation of Tirikadessa, where he would mingle with the nobility and learn more about the city from them. It was here he met his first true friend. With a renewed sense of purpose and joy, he took to his studies and decided to ensure he could roam freely in the future. His skill grew, and with his skill, so too did his thirst.

## Notable Equipment

### Bloodhound

"The sword is one of the warrior's best friends. It is an extension of ourselves that becomes the perfect implement for any fight."