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Biography:

Xanthe Waverly was raised in Massachusetts, her life busy and full. She grew up knowing she was adopted; her parents had always been open and honest about it. However, it was a secret they shared only with close friends and family. Petite and blonde, she looked nothing like her adoptive parents, though they adored her as if she were their own. They were older parents, wealthy and successful, and they had longed to fill their large home with children. Unable to have children of their own later in life, they fostered several children before adopting Xanthe. She was a baby from Maine, needing a home. Her parents fell in love with her immediately. Spoiled and cherished, Xanthe was given a good life.

Growing up, Xanthe was a bubbly and outgoing girl, though she could sometimes be a little arrogant and blunt with her words. She usually meant well and would apologise when she knew she'd gone too far. In high school, she grew into a confident young woman. She loved the attention and popularity. Enjoying nice clothes and makeup and spending her time with her friends.

At fifteen, Xanthe's life changed dramatically when she accidentally caused the school water fountain to explode during a fight with her boyfriend. She couldn’t explain what had happened, only that she had done it with her mind. She knew it sounded crazy, but this incident started her curiosity about her abilities, and she began experimenting. With practice and focus, she could do small things like spilling a glass of water and even started to levitate water from the pond outside. This newfound power made her secretive, as she pulled away from her parents and friends, and she became determined to find out the origins of her abilities.

She tried her best to focus on college, her popularity, and her grades, Xanthe pursued a history degree at Princeton University. However, her carefully curated life began to unravel about five years ago when she started having peculiar dreams. Initially rare, these dreams became more frequent as her 21st birthday approached. Each dream was set in a different time and place, but constants remained; a mysterious woman delivering cryptic messages, a reflection in a mirror, and a recurring death on her birthday. No matter what she did, the dreams always ended the same way.

The dreams intensified, leaving her exhausted and on edge. During summer break, she lied to her parents and traveled to Crestle Cove, Maine, the town from her dreams. Her visit to Crestle Cove was eerie, with people mistaking her for someone else. Unsure of her sanity, Xanthe barely slept but on her 21st birthday, in the town of Crestle Cove, a wolf was found dead. Though it seemed unbelievable, Xanthe felt an undeniable connection to the town and her dream had come true. The young witch was starting to believe there was more to her powers.

Biography:

Reyes Henrikson, is known to be a kind but strong young man, and was born and raised in the tight-knit werewolf community in Crestle Cove. As the younger cousin of Gerry Henrikson, Reyes grew up under the watchful eyes of his father Andrew, a prominent figure in the pack and his uncle Dwight who was the pack leader. Andrew was often jealous of Dwight but tried his best to remain loyal to his family and pack. Reyes was taught a deep sense of loyalty and duty from a young age.

As a child, Reyes idolised his father and uncle, observing their leadership and the respect they commanded within the pack. He always felt a strong connection to his heritage and the responsibilities that came with it. However, unlike his older cousin Gerry, Reyes never felt the same pressures to lead the pack. Instead, he found his place in being the supportive, reliable presence that the pack members could always count on. Especially after the death of his uncle, he remained loyal to Gerry, proving himself.

Reyes attended Crestle Cove High School, where he was known for his kind nature and willingness to help others. He was a well-rounded student, excelling in academics, sports and arts, and forming strong friendships with both humans and supernaturals. Despite the secrecy surrounding his true nature, Reyes managed to live a rather normal teenage life.

After high school, Reyes tried various jobs around Crestle Cove, from working at the local comic book store, to supporting at the local theatre to helping out in the family bar during busy nights. It wasn’t long before his path led him back to the bar more permanently. When Gerry took over the bar and the pack, Reyes was there to support him. He admired Gerry’s natural leadership abilities and the way he balanced his life.

Biography:

Born into a family of witches in Crestle Cove, Cailan has always been aware of the supernatural world. As a child, he found it difficult to keep secrets and often told his friends about his magical abilities, trying to show off with playground "magic tricks." This behaviour led his mother into pulling him out of school until he was old enough to understand the importance of secrecy. By the age of fifteen, he was well-established in the coven and understood the consequences of revealing his true nature to humans.

However, Cailan easily fell into the wrong crowd. Although he knew better than to experiment with illegal substances, he found it lucrative to sell them. For a long time, he became the go-to person for acquiring both legal and illegal items. His reputation grew, but his life took a significant turn when he met Sage, an older witch from his coven. Sage was powerful and smart, and recognised the potential profit in selling vampire blood. She enlisted Cailan, swearing him to secrecy and offering him a cut of the earnings. Though Cailan lacked the strength to take down a vampire on his own, he partnered with a werewolf he had known from high school. Together, they sold vampire blood, making a substantial profit.

As Cailan matured, he began to question his choices. Despite his growing unease, his working relationship with Sage flourished, and she entrusted him with managing a vampire bar she was opening. Her condition was that he keep his blood dealings separate from his work at the bar. Cailan left most of the dealings to his partner, trying to distance himself from the darker side of his activities. Though dealing in vampire blood wasn’t strictly illegal, since the law didn’t recognise vampire but Cailan felt a growing discomfort, especially knowing vampires who didn’t deserve such exploitation.

Cailan thrived in the bar, making supernatural contacts and enjoying the work. Friendly and confident, he quickly became a popular figure. Despite his charm and outward confidence, he grappled with doubts about his choices. However, his loyalty to his family and coven in Crestle Cove remained strong, and he would never abandon them.

Known for his charm, Cailan was outgoing, kind, and always eager to help others. Despite his flaws, he tried to do the right thing. For much of his life, he was considered a womaniser, enjoying flirting and casual relationships. However, as he aged, he began to yearn for genuine love and connection. He had always harboured feelings for Penny Walker, an older witch from his coven and one of his closest friends. These feelings began to grow stronger, shifting from platonic to romantic but the older witch fell in love with a werewolf, and Cailan knew he had to let her go. Distracting himself with other women.

Five years ago, Cailan's life took another dramatic turn when he met Aria Perduta, a human who had lost her memories due to a magical spell. Determined to help her, Cailan created an amulet to counteract the spell. Despite his modesty, the spell was complex, and he accomplished it with ease. Over time, he grew closer to Aria, and they had a fling. However, a broken spell forced him to erase her memories, a decision that left him deeply troubled.

Biography:

Claudia Bryant, born five centuries ago as Claudette Bykowski, from a family of Colombian and Polish descent who had made their home in France. Raised amidst the rich tapestry of French culture, and influenced by her own family's culture, Claudia's childhood was privileged and sheltered. Her father, an intelligent and respected man, owned vast lands and many estates, providing Claudia with a life of luxury. He was close friends with many noblemen and arranged her engagement while she was still an infant, shaping many plans for her future. Until she came of age, Claudia was watched over by servants and scholars who provided her with an extensive education.

As a child, Claudia was kind and loyal, traits she inherited from her mother. However, her strong-minded and opinionated nature, a reflection of her father's character, often got her into trouble. She was well-educated, capable of reading and writing, appreciated literature and science, and spoke many languages. Claudia loved horse riding and spent more time outdoors than was deemed appropriate for a girl of her status. Though she was selfish and spoiled, she harbored a deep desire to explore beyond the confines of her home, often sneaking out despite her father's strict prohibitions, which frequently resulted in punishment.

On her eighteenth birthday, her father announced their journey to meet her suitor. Claudia despised the thought of marriage, yearning for independence and a life of exploration. Her intended, a kind man fifteen years her senior, passed away before their wedding. Though saddened, Claudia mostly felt relief. In the following years, with no sons to assist him, her father increasingly relied on Claudia, who proved to be a smart young woman. Her curiosity about mythical and unearthly tales led her to the mysterious Crestle Cove, a place she felt compelled to visit. After much persuasion, her father allowed her to embark on this journey. The voyage was long, but Claudia loved the the freedom and beauty of the new land.

In Crestle Cove, Claudia caught the attention of a charming young man named Oliver, who later became her maker. Drawn to his charisma and the allure of a life she had only read about, she fell in love with him and, against her upbringing, gave him her virtue. One night, Oliver appeared in her chambers and offered her a choice: to leave or to become his forever. Captivated by his spontaneity, Claudia chose immortality, though death was not the eternity she had envisioned. After the initial shock of becoming a vampire, she adapted quickly, traveling with Oliver and embracing a life of glamour and manipulation. They attended lavish parties under false identities, and Claudia, encouraged by Oliver, often used her beauty and abilities to exploit and even kill humans.

As centuries passed, Claudia realised she had more control over her vampiric nature than Oliver, whose obsession with overcoming vampires' weaknesses drove him insane. He sought the help of witches, often killing those who failed him. Realising how dangerous Oliver had become, Claudia sought knowledge from a witch named Gilbert, who she also developed a romantic relationship with. Gilbert provided her with a poison that weakened Oliver, allowing her to escape. Claudia stayed with Gilbert until his death, mourning him in private. In his will, he left her a necklace which she did not realise the power in possessed. With her newfound freedom, she travelled extensively, rediscovering the world without the control of her maker.

Claudia eventually returned to her hometown in France, where she began to feel the weight of loneliness. There she encountered a young fortune teller named Ezra at a funfair. When a fire broke out, Claudia saved Ezra, turning her into her first progeny. Intelligent and persuasive, Claudia's talents from her human life evolved into enhanced glamouring and persuasion abilities as a vampire. She could manipulate the perceptions of other vampires, witches, and werewolves, making people see what she wanted them to see.