Synopsis
Hello! I would like to request permission to write out a mod-approved Blood Magic acquisition plot in Ash, 120. This is likely to occur around the middle of Ash. Below are the details of the intended plot:
Supposedly, learning of the seriousness of the Dranoch threat in Atinaw, Aldrin sends the Black Revenant Vendrael to reinforce the Atinorin cell of the Remedy. This is especially good news to Taelian, who at this point is the only surviving member of that cell... and, who was mentored by Vendrael for much of his life. As revealed previously in Taelian's story, after being orphaned it was Vendrael who took him off the streets, only to place him into the Black Remedy. Shortly thereafter, some of the early Famished-production trials were attempted on Taelian, as well as many other orphans and general societal outcasts. Despite this almost betrayal, the two developed a strong relationship throughout their lives, with Vendrael becoming something of a father figure for Taelian. He became his mentor in combat and Sigilic Pyromancy, and was the leader of Taelian's group for missions and patrol around the Elainian Darklands.
When Taelian left Sil-Elaine to fulfill their international agenda, he did so leaving Vendrael behind. Upon seeing him again, the two reunite and share stories of what has transpired since they've last seen one another. Vendrael informs Taelian of a total stalemate in the revolution, and Taelian informs Vendrael of the ongoings with Helena Flowers of the Westweald Trading Company, and how the Dranoch have gripped Atinaw's western coast. The two then proceed to perform a reconnaissance mission together.
After the events of this mission, Vendrael asks Taelian to explore the Dead Realm with him. He tells Taelian of his theories as to how it works, and also of the mysteries it bears. Finally he informs Taelian that he has been looking for a way to cure the Famished, and regrets what he did to him as a youth, and so many others. After their brief exploration into the Dead Realm, with few answers to be found, the man surrenders his hope of discovering a cure and tearfully passes the torch of that job to Taelian himself.
Not long after, Vendrael wounds himself grievously as a result of his guilt and shame. Guilt for helping to create the Famished, and shame for what has happened since the two last met -- revealing details to Taelian not told before. Vendrael informs Taelian that he was expelled from the Black Remedy for trying to find a cure for the Famished in Sil-Elaine, even going as far as to beseech Aldrin to stop proliferating the Black Sigil to the unwilling. Not only did the Jailor refuse, he banished Vendrael. Seeing this as a betrayal of the man he believed Aldrin to be, Vendrael began to question his reality and purpose, and sought out Taelian only so that he could apologize before taking his own life.
At the end, Vendrael beseeches Taelian to take on the mantle of the Blood Mage. He believes himself to be the Remedy's last Blood Mage, and wants for Taelian to use the darkly power to fulfill the goals of the revolution. Given the gravity of his request, Taelian accepts the Black Revenant's gift, and acquires the Rune - though with fearful reluctance.
