Altan Baatar

Born on the Mongolian steppes, Altan was raised within the Dusk Creed Coven by his mother Naran Baatar after inheriting unstable warlock magic from his absent father, Corvinus Thorne.

Because of the unstable magic tied to his bloodline, Altan learned early to control his power through ritual discipline, swordsmanship, and relentless self-restraint. Precision became survival.

Years later, the Coven revealed the existence of his half-brothers: Kian Morganach in Scotland and Darius Kingston in America. Despite distance and differences, the three eventually formed a deeply loyal bond.

Altan later traveled to Franvin to help Naemi’s clan protect the seven crystals from Alistair Deveraux. He now guards the crystal hidden within Blackwake Lighthouse, maintaining the wards protecting it while keeping watch over the fragile balance holding the town together.

✦ Franvin

A quiet coastal town between the Atlantic and dense pine forests, blending weathered Victorian buildings with modern homes, grocery stores, old harbors, cliffs, and dim seaside bars hidden beneath constant fog and salt air.

Most locals remain unaware of the supernatural world surrounding them. Two vampire clans and the Dusk Creed Coven exist in secret beneath the town’s calm surface.

✦ Blackwake Lighthouse

Standing atop jagged granite cliffs, Blackwake Lighthouse towers over the Atlantic like a silent sentinel. Its beam cuts unnaturally far through storms and heavy fog, guiding ships safely even on nights when the sea should be impossible to navigate.

Few people know the lighthouse is protected by powerful wards maintained by the Dusk Creed Coven.

Altan oversees the lighthouse and rarely allows visitors beyond the upper floors. Beneath the structure, hidden behind layers of protective magic and concealed passageways, one of the Seven Crystals remains sealed away.

✦ Mourningroot Apothecary

Tucked between a bakery and an old tailor shop near the harbor, Mourningroot Apothecary serves as Franvin’s only pharmacy. The air smells of dried herbs, seawater, and old parchment.

Darius runs the shop with calm precision, treating locals and supernatural visitors alike without asking unnecessary questions.

Behind the storefront lies a heavily warded back room used by the Dusk Creed Coven for potion-making and quiet meetings. One of the Seven Crystals is hidden somewhere within the building beneath layers of subtle protective magic.

✦ Franvin Historical Library

One of the oldest buildings in town, its towering shelves hold everything from fragile historical texts and maritime records to modern novels and public archives.

Kian oversees the restricted archives hidden beneath the library, accessible only through enchanted wards invisible to ordinary humans. There also lies one of the Seven Crystals he protects.

The deeper sections contain forbidden texts about curses, blood magic, and the Seven Crystals themselves. Many visitors claim the library feels unnaturally quiet, as if the building itself is listening.

✦ The Shoreline Houses

Near Franvin’s rugged shoreline stands a quiet cul-de-sac of weather-worn houses facing the sea. Salt, wind, and time have left the buildings cracked and faded, yet warm light still glows behind their windows at night.

The largest house at the center serves as the home of Naemi and her clan, hidden beneath powerful protective magic.

Unlike Alistair’s followers, Naemi’s vampires live quietly among the town’s residents, following strict principles meant to protect human life whenever possible.

✦ Thornmere Manor

Perched atop a windswept hill overlooking Franvin, Thornmere Manor looms above the town like a fading relic of another century.

Its Baroque architecture, towering windows, ivy-covered stone walls, and endless shadowed corridors give the estate an oppressive sense of grandeur.

Alistair rules his vampire clan from the manor with cold control, surrounding himself with followers loyal through fear, fascination, or desperation. Many townspeople avoid looking toward the hill after dark.