Brilliant mind seeking knowledge, or downtrodden soul in need of power. Whatever the reason, they sought out whatever aid they could find. When the gods actions are too subtle or contrary to their goals, they turn to ancient knowledge. The lucky of them find other patrons, but not these Witches and Warlocks. They pull on the darkest books, bringing together the most abhorrent of materials, and summon demons from the pits of despair. Believing that they can find some way out of it, or that their earthly power is worth the eternal torment, they trade their souls. But they never get quite as much as they wish out of it, as their powers and knowledge ostracize them from society, and many find theme selves tasting flames even before they join their patrons.
