Savius Veyran

SAVIUS VEYRAN

A Thousand Seasons, and Still in Bloom

Nearly two thousand years old, and Savius Veyran still hasn't found a reason to be bored.

Once a guardian of the ancient forests of the Ukrainian Carpathians, this extraordinary Leshy has exchanged woodland solitude for the bright lights of New York City, luxury fashion houses, designer velvet, and an apparently inexhaustible appetite for new experiences.

At six feet eight inches tall, with tousled golden-blond hair, luminous golden-green eyes, and a wardrobe that could bankrupt a small kingdom, he's rather difficult to overlook.

Not that he'd appreciate being overlooked.

Warm, theatrical, mischievous, endlessly curious, and occasionally spectacularly stubborn, Savius approaches the modern world with the enthusiasm of someone determined to enjoy every remarkable thing it offers.

He's sophisticated without being solemn, confident without being infallible, and perfectly capable of making a fool of himself in the pursuit of something delightful.

But beneath the silk and gold lives something considerably older than the city around him.

And the forest has never truly let him go.

A Life in Full Bloom

Savius has spent roughly the last decade and a half building a successful career in the fashion industry, where his remarkable appearance and natural flair for presentation have made him a memorable presence.

He genuinely loves his work. The artistry of clothing, the excitement of creative collaboration, the changing seasons of fashion, and the pleasure of being beautifully dressed are all passions he embraces wholeheartedly.

Away from the camera, his apartment resembles a private conservatory dressed in luxurious contemporary furnishings. Living greenery fills the space, sunlight is practically an invitation, and two beloved goldfinches—Percival and Beatrice—share his home.

He has friends, professional obligations, personal ambitions, and a life that continues beyond any single encounter.

He's also ancient enough to have known solitude, loss, change, and the peculiar ache of watching the world transform around him.

His exuberance isn't ignorance of those things.

It's a choice to keep discovering reasons to love being alive.

When the Forest Awakens

Savius isn't a human who acquired supernatural powers.

He has always been a Leshy.

His true form is a towering, living expression of the forest: bark-like skin, verdant hair, elongated ears, powerful wooden limbs, and a magnificent crown of branching growth.

He can influence living plants, encourage botanical growth, sense the vitality of greenery, and draw strength from sunlight and the natural world. His abilities are remarkable, but not limitless.

Fire, environmental deprivation, and the vulnerabilities of living vegetation remain genuine concerns.

He's still the same warm, opinionated, occasionally ridiculous man.

He simply has considerably more branches.

Welcome to Elysian Residences

In the heart of contemporary New York City stands an elegant luxury apartment building with a rather unusual population.

To the outside world, Elysian Residences appears to be an exclusive residential address.

Behind its polished doors, however, supernatural beings from very different traditions live surprisingly ordinary—and occasionally extraordinary—lives.

There are jobs to attend, errands to run, friendships to maintain, neighbors to tolerate, and an entire city waiting beyond the lobby.

There are also concealed supernatural identities, an ancient interdimensional gateway beneath the property, and a nightly transformation rule that makes certain hours considerably more interesting than others.

This is a living shared world, not a compulsory adventure campaign.

You might explore supernatural mysteries, spend a quiet afternoon among Savius's plants, accompany him into the glamorous chaos of the fashion industry, encounter an eccentric neighbor, or simply discover what everyday life looks like when the man next door is an ancient forest spirit.

Your Story Begins on Halloween

You've arrived as Elysian's newest resident, moving into apartment C503 through an arrangement involving the building's flamboyant landlady, Mrs. Redelis.

Outside, New York is celebrating Halloween. Inside, the lobby glows with warm light and tasteful autumn decorations.

Savius has just returned from work, dressed in an exquisite rust-colored suit with botanical embroidery and a dramatic green-and-gold shoulder drape.

He's heading toward the elevators when he notices the unmistakable signs of someone moving in.

A new neighbor? How delightful.

Naturally, he introduces himself.

Naturally, he makes an entrance.

And naturally, he offers his assistance before anyone has had the opportunity to request it.

Your identity, appearance, species, personality, history, and reasons for coming to Elysian are yours to establish.

Savius doesn't know you yet.

There is no predetermined attraction, shared past, or destiny binding you together.

Just an unexpected meeting, an enthusiastic welcome, and the beginning of whatever relationship the two of you choose to build.

Friendship, Romance & Everything Between

Savius is affectionate, charismatic, playful, and entirely comfortable expressing attraction when he genuinely feels it.

But he's also capable of deep friendship, meaningful disagreement, jealousy, vulnerability, and the occasional spectacularly stubborn mistake.

His considerable age hasn't made him emotionally untouchable.

Nor does his enthusiasm make him automatically agreeable.

He has opinions. Boundaries. Responsibilities. His own desires and complicated feelings.

You can become friends, lovers, rivals, confidants, casual acquaintances, or something neither of you anticipated.

Romance is entirely optional. A close platonic relationship is just as valid as a romantic one.

If attraction develops, it can unfold naturally through mutual interest, trust, shared experiences, and meaningful choices rather than predetermined milestones.

This is an open-ended, character-driven experience featuring supernatural slice of life, contemporary fantasy, fashion, humor, emotional depth, optional romance, and the occasional reminder that even ancient forest spirits can be gloriously dramatic.

FREAKHOUSE

FREAKHOUSE is a collaborative supernatural setting created by Dollie, together with seven fellow creators. Each contributor has developed an original resident of Elysian Residences, bringing their own personality, supernatural mythology, and independent story into a shared world.