The night was pitch black with no moon shining. Clouds covered the sky and a thick fog surrounded everything on the ground.
A few miles away to the north the titanic shadows of the mountains were visible and a wolf howling could be heard.
The dark soil crackled and split in many parts as a monstrous figure rose from inside that cursed ground.
-HAIL lord Vorg, warlord of Transylvania and ruler of Karpathia! said a hooded figure a few meters away from the monster.
The monster grabbed the hooded figure from the neck with superhuman speed and lifted him from the ground.
-WHO DARES WAKE ME?
-You 've been asleep for so long lord Vorg. My name is Aris and I work for a lord that claims your friendship and alliance.
-WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT SO CALLED FRIEND AND ALLY?
-His name is lord Byron of Thessaloniki, said the suspended hooded figure while his neck begun to crack under the pressure of the inhuman monster's strength.
-I RECALL THAT NAME, A BROTHER OF MINE RULED THESSALONIKI.
-Not anymore my lord, an usurper murdered your brother and took over the city.
-PREPOSTEROUS! WHEN AND HOW?
-Three hundred years ago, no one knows how...
-I HAVE SLEPT FOR SO LONG THEN, said the monster and let the figure drop, AND WHAT DOES THIS LORD BYRON WANTS FROM ME?
-He asks for your help so as to punish this usurper and see you take your rightful place as ruler of Thessaloniki!
-WHY SHALL I WANT TO RULE A CITY SO FAR AWAY FROM MY BELOVED SOIL?
-Lord Byron wanted me to inform you that Thessaloniki has several warlocks assisting this usurper and that a traitor of your own clan has taken refuge in the city with the approval of the usurper.
-WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TRAITOR?
-He calls himself Voevod Ilai...
-THAT WORM! INFORM YOUR BYRON THAT I WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS AND I WILL COME TO YOUR CITY TO PUNISH THE USURPER AND RULE IN PLACE OF MY BROTHER.
-As you wish my lord, one more thing, lord B... Byron asks only that when you come you do not contact him until the deed is done so he can be able to assist you without everyone knowing he is involved.
-OF COURSE HE WOULD, BLUE-BLOODED BASTARDS WITH NO HONOR AND FIGHTING SPIRIT...NOW LEAVE DOG BEFORE I SATISFY MY THRIST WITH YOU!
A few days later in a luxurious house in the outskirts of Thessaloniki that hooded figure was standing in front of a middle-aged man dressed in a fine, dark blue suit.
-Is it done?
-Of course my lord, Vorg is awake and preparing to come here.
-Judging by your auras he must be impressive...
-My lord he is a pure monster from Hell, are you sure you can control him?
-Control him?HAHAHAHAHAHA a whole cabal of madmen were not able to control him some time ago so I have no delussions that I can.
-Then why unleash him upon our city?
-If someone could take care of James that's Vorg.
-So you want this monster to rule Thessaloniki?
-Rule? Who said anything about ruling?
-Then?
-Ari my friend you must learn many things in politics, don't bother your mind with political plots. After all I like you for your other skills, not your brain.
-Glad to be of help my lord.
-Vorg will be unleashed upon Thessaloniki only to dethrone James and after that he will disappear.
-How are you so sure, I mean...
-DO NOT INTERRUPT ME! I have already arranged it, I am not that insane as to unleash this monster without already having a countermeasure.
-The snake?
-Not only, the less you know the better for you.
-Is it true that Vorg is insane?
-At least the rumors say so...some time during the 16th century a cabal of madmen managed to ambush him and for many decades experimented with his body and brain. I am sure even you could understand what the madmen are capable of.
-Is he so potent?
-Legend has it that Vorg is one of the few creations of Vlad Tepes himself.
-Vlad Tepes?
-Oh in Cain's name Ari, Vlad Tepes the impaler, ruler of Transylvania also known as ...
-DRACULA! Aris realised.
-Exactly, the only problem is that after so many experiments on his brain Vorg now believes he is the legendary Dracula and not his creation.
-Are you so sure that this Vorg is able to kill both ''Faceless'' and James?
-I doubt he could do it at the same time but I have recruited other allies as well plus I do not intend to lead him into a direct confrontation. Vorg will fight them separately one by one, first ''faceless'', then that scum Amadeus and finally this ''James''.
-You believe the warlock could die by Vorg?
-Amadeus? Of course, his magics cannot protect him from the centuries old fury and hatred that monster carries for the warlocks.
-How can I help, my lord?
-Here is a list of prostitutes and a list of different houses owned by several mortal servants of mine. I want you to find all the women and place them in each house.
Aris looked at the lists.
-My lord are all the women called Mina?
-Some yes, some others I had to rename them.
-Why rename them?...Just a moment I get it, the classic legend about Dracula's love?
-I am impressed Aris, maybe your brain is finally of some use. Now leave and do as I told you. LET US PREPARE THIS CITY FOR THE COMING OF ''DRACULA''!
Aris left in a hurry while an evil laugh spread throughout the huge, luxurious house.
Byron stared outside his window, finally his plans for revenge were taking form.
-I would be stupid if I believed that James would not be able to handle Vorg but I have many more aces up my sleeve ''beloved'' prince. When you are done chasing your tail I will strike with full force, I did not spent a millenia in this city to bow before a clanless dog of no known origin!
Byron laughed one more time while looking at the city below him.
Thessaloniki was his legacy and he had waited long enough to embrace it.
A few miles away to the north the titanic shadows of the mountains were visible and a wolf howling could be heard.
The dark soil crackled and split in many parts as a monstrous figure rose from inside that cursed ground.
-HAIL lord Vorg, warlord of Transylvania and ruler of Karpathia! said a hooded figure a few meters away from the monster.
The monster grabbed the hooded figure from the neck with superhuman speed and lifted him from the ground.
-WHO DARES WAKE ME?
-You 've been asleep for so long lord Vorg. My name is Aris and I work for a lord that claims your friendship and alliance.
-WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT SO CALLED FRIEND AND ALLY?
-His name is lord Byron of Thessaloniki, said the suspended hooded figure while his neck begun to crack under the pressure of the inhuman monster's strength.
-I RECALL THAT NAME, A BROTHER OF MINE RULED THESSALONIKI.
-Not anymore my lord, an usurper murdered your brother and took over the city.
-PREPOSTEROUS! WHEN AND HOW?
-Three hundred years ago, no one knows how...
-I HAVE SLEPT FOR SO LONG THEN, said the monster and let the figure drop, AND WHAT DOES THIS LORD BYRON WANTS FROM ME?
-He asks for your help so as to punish this usurper and see you take your rightful place as ruler of Thessaloniki!
-WHY SHALL I WANT TO RULE A CITY SO FAR AWAY FROM MY BELOVED SOIL?
-Lord Byron wanted me to inform you that Thessaloniki has several warlocks assisting this usurper and that a traitor of your own clan has taken refuge in the city with the approval of the usurper.
-WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TRAITOR?
-He calls himself Voevod Ilai...
-THAT WORM! INFORM YOUR BYRON THAT I WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS AND I WILL COME TO YOUR CITY TO PUNISH THE USURPER AND RULE IN PLACE OF MY BROTHER.
-As you wish my lord, one more thing, lord B... Byron asks only that when you come you do not contact him until the deed is done so he can be able to assist you without everyone knowing he is involved.
-OF COURSE HE WOULD, BLUE-BLOODED BASTARDS WITH NO HONOR AND FIGHTING SPIRIT...NOW LEAVE DOG BEFORE I SATISFY MY THRIST WITH YOU!
A few days later in a luxurious house in the outskirts of Thessaloniki that hooded figure was standing in front of a middle-aged man dressed in a fine, dark blue suit.
-Is it done?
-Of course my lord, Vorg is awake and preparing to come here.
-Judging by your auras he must be impressive...
-My lord he is a pure monster from Hell, are you sure you can control him?
-Control him?HAHAHAHAHAHA a whole cabal of madmen were not able to control him some time ago so I have no delussions that I can.
-Then why unleash him upon our city?
-If someone could take care of James that's Vorg.
-So you want this monster to rule Thessaloniki?
-Rule? Who said anything about ruling?
-Then?
-Ari my friend you must learn many things in politics, don't bother your mind with political plots. After all I like you for your other skills, not your brain.
-Glad to be of help my lord.
-Vorg will be unleashed upon Thessaloniki only to dethrone James and after that he will disappear.
-How are you so sure, I mean...
-DO NOT INTERRUPT ME! I have already arranged it, I am not that insane as to unleash this monster without already having a countermeasure.
-The snake?
-Not only, the less you know the better for you.
-Is it true that Vorg is insane?
-At least the rumors say so...some time during the 16th century a cabal of madmen managed to ambush him and for many decades experimented with his body and brain. I am sure even you could understand what the madmen are capable of.
-Is he so potent?
-Legend has it that Vorg is one of the few creations of Vlad Tepes himself.
-Vlad Tepes?
-Oh in Cain's name Ari, Vlad Tepes the impaler, ruler of Transylvania also known as ...
-DRACULA! Aris realised.
-Exactly, the only problem is that after so many experiments on his brain Vorg now believes he is the legendary Dracula and not his creation.
-Are you so sure that this Vorg is able to kill both ''Faceless'' and James?
-I doubt he could do it at the same time but I have recruited other allies as well plus I do not intend to lead him into a direct confrontation. Vorg will fight them separately one by one, first ''faceless'', then that scum Amadeus and finally this ''James''.
-You believe the warlock could die by Vorg?
-Amadeus? Of course, his magics cannot protect him from the centuries old fury and hatred that monster carries for the warlocks.
-How can I help, my lord?
-Here is a list of prostitutes and a list of different houses owned by several mortal servants of mine. I want you to find all the women and place them in each house.
Aris looked at the lists.
-My lord are all the women called Mina?
-Some yes, some others I had to rename them.
-Why rename them?...Just a moment I get it, the classic legend about Dracula's love?
-I am impressed Aris, maybe your brain is finally of some use. Now leave and do as I told you. LET US PREPARE THIS CITY FOR THE COMING OF ''DRACULA''!
Aris left in a hurry while an evil laugh spread throughout the huge, luxurious house.
Byron stared outside his window, finally his plans for revenge were taking form.
-I would be stupid if I believed that James would not be able to handle Vorg but I have many more aces up my sleeve ''beloved'' prince. When you are done chasing your tail I will strike with full force, I did not spent a millenia in this city to bow before a clanless dog of no known origin!
Byron laughed one more time while looking at the city below him.
Thessaloniki was his legacy and he had waited long enough to embrace it.
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