The Crimson Eidolon
Delving into the Sanguine arts and secrets of Blood magic has spread through house Vex with the return of Alanna, the Crimson Countess. Her knowledge, along with several stashes of centuries hidden tomes and books that have been delivered to the house's library have opened up many more career paths for those interested. And as usual among certain kinds of elves, many are indeed interested. Blood Knight, Seeker, Priest and Mage recruits are fairly common, but Blood Eidolons are much rarer.
The ability to weave their crimson magics in battle, while wielding dual blades and use both weapons and magic in perfect unison takes either extraordinary talent or decades of training. Eidolons are masters at channeling both their own sanguine energies and those of their enemies in a refined, much more complex way than Blood Seekers. One such individual is Zarel, a Quel'Thalas born Sin'dorei who arrived to Vex Manor after having heard the rumors of Alanna Vex' return. The Crimson Countess has spotted the raw natural talent in Zarel nearly immediately, along with hunger for power, reckless nature and ego the size of mount Hyjal. We shall see what kind of lessons Zarel learns under the tutelage of the the Vex matriarch, but somehow I doubt they will all be filled with sunshine and rainbows. I have finished this piece recently when in the mood to introduce one of my sanguine minions. I think a Blood Knight or Blood Seeker might be next? Or maybe some other member of the Brigade we haven't seen for some time? Any other suggestions? I hope you like the final result!
