Prologue: The Darkness That Bind
In the depths of eternity, a thirst for power ignited.
Animus, ambitious and ruthless, sought to dominate Castrum. She sought out forbidden knowledge, delving into dark arts.
Zha'thik, a demon from the void, sensed Animus' ambition. He presented himself, offering unimaginable power.
"Rule Castrum, and beyond," Zha'thik promised. "Make a pact with me, and the Carnifex shall serve you."
Animus, blinded by ambition, accepted.
With a drop of her blood, the pact was sealed.
The Carnifex, twisted creatures born from darkness, arose.
Their purpose: to serve Animus, enforcing her rule.
But Zha'thik's true intentions remained hidden.
The Carnifex would eventually turn on Animus, binding her to their will.
Azazela, a cunning witch, discovered the pact. She manipulated Animus, fueling her obsession.
Together, they unleashed the Carnifex upon Castrum.
The city trembled.
And so, the shadows waited...