✛ RUMORS ABOUT BRAILSTON CITY ✛
Rumors and stories about the strange night at the Castle of Athoria have spread across the country quickly. There is talk about a large creature with a black veil who is controlling the King. Other rumors speak of conspiracy within the castle and how the Queen Mother is truly dead. Still more rumors tell of bloodshed.
For those people that were present that night at the guillotines, they seem to have a hard time remembering exactly what happened. Although they remember who was there and what was said, most people do not remember why they left or what the point was. Even with glamours or potions to make them think clearly, these people seem to have no recollection of what truly happened that night. Some supernaturals are the exception.
✛ WHERE IS THE KING? ✛
King Nathaniel Athor has not been seen in over a week. It is said he does not leave his chambers and he is not taking visitors or answering any questions about that night in the castle square. Nathaniel is barely eating and passers-by claim to hear him either crying inside his rooms or causing havoc. Workers in the castle believe that Nathaniel is still mourning the loss of his mother, and that he is at his wits end.
In addition to the King being absent, workers inside the castle claim that they have not seen the court members since that night either. They say the castle is quiet like a dungeon, except at night when the Vampires make an appearance.
✛ AN EERIE PRESENCE ✛
The Eternal has been seen inside the Castle of Athoria several times since that night. However, no human is allowed near it, and if they do come too close they are reported missing soon after. At the time, The Eternal is only interacting directly with members of The Midnight Congregation. When the Eternal is inside the castle, it lingers inside the throne room or Nathaniel’s chambers.