The Noble House of Renae

Centuries ago, when trade routes were being drawn in Denzi, a vampire named Seyrin Renae decided to settle directly in the path of one of these routes, building small homes for himself and several of his brothers and sisters, followers, and thralls. Throughout the following decades, those with nowhere to go for one reason or another pledged themselves to him, working the land and tolling trade caravans on the roads near his properties. With the cut he took, he eventually built himself a lavish manor and bestowed upon himself the title of Duke. After so many centuries, none knew him as anything but, as the town grew and became a trade stop rather than a forced toll on their way to more northern towns. A census of population is kept, filed in alphabetical order. Every month, a large number of people are chosen to give blood to the family. The blood is stored via extra-dimensional room with a freezing climate to keep it frozen until needed. Though they don't need blood often, Duke Seyrin always felt that having a supply was always in his best interest. Seyrin Renae is a man of statuesque posture and few words. He wears dark colored silks trimmed in silver to contrast his pale white skin. Not only physically strong, Duke Seyrin is a powerful Warlock (Level 20) in service to the Raven Queen and likes to tether himself to the Shadowfell in order to grow stronger. Seyrin is also one of the members of the Crimson Tribunal, the ruling body of vampires whose political ideologies and goals differ from the rest of society. Seyrin is also rumored to have a secret room in his library dedicated to his love for romance novels. Every century, at some point, Duke Seyrin likes to put out a notice that he is looking for someone to join their family; just one person. He puts them through rigorous physical tests consisting of whatever he can dream up in the spare time between notices. Those who survive are stood in front of him. Assuming more than one is left, he typically asks them why they want to be vampires. The answer that pleases him most will be chosen. If none please him, they will all be sent away.