Dexin Volnarus

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**Dexin Volnarus** is a Daemon from Abbadon and is the nephew of Derok Dranf. He was first summoned in *Shrine of Sin*.

## Description

### Appearance

Dexin Volnarus appears as a male humanoid with long, flowing red hair that resembles flames.

## History

### *Shrine of Sin*

#### Summoning in the Shrine of Sin

In a shrine in the Laughing Swamp, Akakai, Verp, Worgh the Wyrd, Kenji, and Zhan Ren defeat several corrupted Kappa known as Broken Scribes, whose blood flows into the parchment they were writing on, causing Dexin Volnarus to be summoned. He is surprised that it was not Sinning Simon who summoned him, and introduces himself as a Daemon from Abbadon. As required by his family’s edict, Dexin informs the party that if he learns one’s true name, he will have control over them, but he assures them that he will not use this ability. Dexin reveals that he is a dancer and a liaison in the Waking Realm looking for a bargain. When Verp wonders what Simon wanted to bargain for, Dexin suspects that the jester, who promised him souls, seeks information on the transformations of Dexin's uncle, Derok Dranf.

Worgh offers Dexin Simon's soul in exchange for the power to become the chieftain of the leaderless Orcs. Though Dexin is tempted because Simon is a Demoniac, he dismisses Worgh's request as they do not have the soul, asking the others if they have anything else priceless. No one answers, but Verp hides his tablet. Eventually, Dexin agrees to Worgh’s offer under the condition that he delivers the soul within 10 hours. Before leaving, Akakai asks Dexin why he performs evil, and Dexin explains that it is his nature. Still, Akakai suspects there may be some good in him, reminding him about his family's edict. Dexin gives Worgh a chime to store Simon's soul, but warns him that stealing a soul is a primal sin.

#### A Broken Promise

After killing Sinning Simon, Akakai summons Dexin with Simon's beads and blood. Worgh gives him Simon’s soul, and Dexin asks if the jester had parchment on him, wishing to see if his name is on it. Akakai doesn’t want to show the list of names to him, remembering his ability to control others. However, she suggests that Zhan tell the truth, and Dexin requests his name be removed. The party asks for something in return, but Dexin’s patience grows thin and he threatens to kill them. Zhan deescalates the situation and fulfills his request. However, Dexin disappears without fulfilling his side of the deal, as a Daemon is not subject to lawfulness.

### *Otikata's Curse*

#### Festival of Lights

Dexin wins the dance competition during Chimeveld's festival of lights, easily outranking the other contestants. River Styx, a geckoi contestant, compliments his performance and asks how long he has been dancing. Dexin claims to have been dancing a long time, the flames in his performance being a gift of who he his. Nia Ebonheart asks him for an autograph, but the dancer instead gifts her a flower transformed from a flame. When Mei asks about the origin of his dancing style, Dexin replies that it comes from far to the south in his homeland. Mei questions why he has come to the festival, but Dexin dismisses her question, and insists that he must leave to attend to some business. Before departing, he compliments River's performance. Though the girls find him charming, Lucine Lavendel suspects him of having dark intentions.

## References

1. ↑ Shrine of Sin: Episode 07
2. ↑ Shrine of Sin: Episode 10
3. ↑ Otikata's Curse: Episode 02