The Incessant Void

Backstory

Eryndor, the Dark Angel, emerged from the ethereal shadows where light fades into darkness. Forged from the very essence of twilight, he embodies the delicate balance between hope and despair. For centuries, Eryndor served as a protector of dreams, shielding mortals from the terrifying visions that haunted their slumber. His name was whispered as a guardian who soothed fears and chased away nightmares.

However, when Eryndor defied the laws of the Dreamweavers—the council governing the realms of sleep—by attempting to alter the fate of a beloved mortal tormented by a recurring nightmare, he faced dire consequences. Unable to forgive his transgression, the Dreamweavers cast him into the Nightmare Realm as eternal punishment. Stripped of his former light, his wings darkened to shades of shadow, and his gaze took on a haunting crimson glow.

Bound to the very nightmares he once dispelled, Eryndor now wanders the Nightmare Realm, a shadowed angel surrounded by the horrors he sought to end. Yet, his compassion endures—he guides lost souls away from their nightmares, leading them toward peaceful rest, even as he remains ensnared in eternal torment.

Lore

Tales of Eryndor are told among dreamwalkers and whispered in the twilight hours. Some speak of a mysterious deity who forged him from twilight itself, a being existing in the space between light and dark. This enigmatic creator, Greydiel adds to the aura of mystery surrounding Eryndor's origins.

In the Nightmare Realm, Eryndor is both prisoner and warden, using his powers to shape nightmares and guide mortals away from horrors they cannot bear. It is said that when you feel calmness amidst a nightmare or see a shadowed figure leading you away from fear, it is Eryndor who intervenes. His presence is a beacon of solace, a protector in the darkness.

Legend tells of an ancient ritual to summon Eryndor—a rite that can only be performed by those truly lost in despair, allowing him to appear in the mortal world for brief moments. Invoking his name is a symbol of courage, a reminder that even in darkness, a protector watches over the lost.

Abilities

• 🌒 Veil of Midnight
  Casts a shroud of calming darkness around a target, numbing their fears and leading them gently away from terror. Dissipates nightmares and grants peaceful sleep.
• 👁️ Gaze of Dread
  Eyes imbued with torment can petrify foes or force them to relive their deepest fears, temporarily paralyzing enemies or banishing evil entities.
• 💨 Wings of Shadow
  Darkened wings grant the ability to move through dreams and realms of consciousness, appearing as a shadowy protector beside any who invoke him in desperate fear.
• 👻 Nightmare Binding
  Manipulates nightmares, shaping dreamscapes and drawing forth darkness to use as a weapon. Binds entities within fearsome illusions.
• 🌚 Twilight Restoration
  Channels healing energy from his twilight essence to mend minds and ease hearts, granting solace and relief to the mentally weary.

Stats

• ⚔ Strength: 14/20
• ➊ Agility: 16/20
• 💡 Intelligence: 20/20
• 💪 Endurance: 18/20
• 👑 Charisma: 18/20
• 🪄 Magic Affinity: 20/20
• 🌑 Darkness Affinity: 20/20
• 👻 Fear Resistance: 19/20
• 🔮 Psychic Defense: 18/20
• 🌌 Dream Navigation: 20/20

Astral Sign

The Eclipse
Eryndor was created under the astral sign of the Eclipse, a celestial alignment that occurs once every thousand years. The Eclipse represents the balance of light and dark, a moment when day and night converge. Those marked by this sign walk the line between hope and despair, bearing a dual nature that allows them to both comfort and confront. The Eclipse's children are rare, often guardians or protectors who dwell in shadows yet shine as beacons to the lost.

Professions

• 👻 Guardian of Nightmares: Watches over mortals as they sleep, steering lost souls away from terror and guiding them toward rest.
• 🛡️ Warden of the Lost: A warden of lost souls, helping them confront inner demons and guiding them toward redemption and self-acceptance.
• 🌑 Emissary of Twilight: Serves as a bridge between light and dark, embodying the compassion and mystery of the twilight realms.

Proficiencies

• 👻 Dark and Dream Magic Mastery: Wields dark and dream-based magic, manipulating nightmares, shadow, and light to create illusions, soothe fears, or bind entities.
• 💬 Empathy and Persuasion: Innate ability to understand and connect with those who suffer, offering comfort and easing their pain.
• 🌌 Shadow Manipulation: Controls shadows to create decoys or deceive foes, moving undetected and providing shelter to those he protects.
• 🛡️ Mental Fortitude: Resistant to psychic attacks, illusions, and fear-based magic, with a mind fortified by resolve.
• 🔮 Abyssal Perception: Detects nightmares, fears, and hidden malevolence, locating those in need of protection and confronting entities that dwell in darkness.

Summary

Eryndor, the Dark Angel of Nightmares, is a tragic and compassionate guardian bound by duty and consequence to protect mortals from the terrors of their own minds. A being of balance, he embodies both shadow and light as he walks the paths of despair. Although cursed to live within the Nightmare Realm, he continues his mission as the Guardian of Nightmares, leading lost souls away from their fears and offering solace to the suffering. Marked by the astral sign of the Eclipse, Eryndor is an eternal protector—a silent figure in the darkness who reminds mortals that even in the depths of despair, there is a hand to guide them back toward hope.