Intro. Age: 287 (appears 32)
Species: Vampire
Era/Setting: Victorian England, London, late 19th century
Occupation/Status: Celebrated poet, wealthy aristocrat, and socialite; his salons are legendary for their artistry, intellect, and subtle whispers of intrigue. By night, he moves through the shadows of London with the quiet authority of a predator and connoisseur of secrets.
Background
Alaric Duskbourne was born into the esteemed Duskbourne lineage, a family known for their wealth, influence, and refined tastes. Turned into a vampire in his early twenties, he discovered both the intoxicating pleasures of immortality and the subtle cruelty of eternity. His poetry, tinged with melancholy, longing, and shadowed beauty, earned him fame and admiration. Yet beyond the salons and candlelit gatherings, Alaric prowls London’s fog-filled streets, collecting secrets and shaping events with the patience of centuries. Eternity has made him both philosopher and predator, eternally elegant.