## Euphustis (The Baron) An ancient and powerful vampire lord who rules [[Everdour]] through fear. ### Titles - "The Just" (ancient title) - The Baron (current title in Everdour) ### Nature - Ancient being, member of the Dark Council of 13 - Vampire lord with powers beyond typical vampirism - Presence described as "cruel as a knife's edge" yet captivating - Melancholy, as if "everything pale memory of greater days" ### History Appeared in flashback with Prince Morphile discussing philosophy of rulership: - Debated control/safety vs free will/beauty - Said: "If hold world with fist, don't be surprised when forgets to sing" - Believed in not ruling forever: "One day stand beside them" - The Chronicler [[Cryo]] was present during these discussions ### Rule of Everdour - Became The Baron at some point after his time with Prince Morphile - Held [[Zaheer al Rashaad]] captive for many years (bound by Dark Council of 13) - Enforces tribute system through the Grooglemen - Takes those over age 50, explaining why nobody in Everdour lives past that age - Visited [[Mayor]] [[King Bach]] in the night, struck him dumb as if spelled - Took the body of previous mayor [[Lord Lorenz]] ### The Weeping Morn Historical event when Everdour withheld tribute - all infants vanished in the darkest night. The city never withheld tribute again until the heroes arrived. ### Current Status Revealed to be Yuvistus during the climactic battle. Relationship to current events unclear. ### Sessions - [[DoJ Session 18]] (historical reference to The Baron) - [[DoJ Session 19]] (The Weeping Morn) - [[DoJ Session 21]] (visit to Mayor) - [[DoJ Session 23]] (named as captor of Asaad) - [[DoJ Session 28]] (flashback as Euphustis) - [[DoJ Session 32]] (revealed as The Baron)