The Revenants of the Ashen Circle

The Necromancers — The Revenants of the Ashen Circle

Shrouded in secrecy and fear, the Revenants of the Ashen Circle are one of the most mysterious and reclusive factions in existence. Though they are often mistaken for mere warlocks, the Revenants are far more than that. They are the guardians of the gate leading to the realm of Azamara—a plane that serves as a purgatory for warlock souls. When a warlock dies, their soul is trapped in Azamara until it is either permanently sealed or summoned back into the mortal realm. The Revenants possess the unique power to open that gate, making them a terrifying force that can tip the balance between life and death.

Most members of the Revenants are deserters of the infamous Warlock Trade clan, a faction once known for selling spells, artifacts, and magical services to the highest bidder. Disillusioned with their former clan's lack of purpose and ethical boundaries, these warlocks abandoned their mercantile ways and embraced something darker, something rooted in the mysteries of death itself. They fled to the desolate caverns beneath Moonshade Hollow, where nature and magic intertwine to create a haven for their rituals.

The location of their sanctuary holds symbolic weight, as Moonshade Hollow was the site of the last great werewolf massacre a century ago. The massacre left the land cursed, saturated with death and residual magic—a perfect breeding ground for the dark arts practiced by the Revenants. The air within the caverns is thick with the scent of damp earth and ancient magic, and ghostly whispers are said to echo through the tunnels, remnants of the souls trapped within Azamara.

The Revenants wield dark magic capable of summoning and controlling the dead, and their power doesn’t stop at simple reanimation. They can bind the souls of fallen warriors to their physical bodies, creating undead soldiers with enhanced strength and resilience. In addition, they have mastered the art of soul transference, allowing them to siphon energy from the dying or transfer their consciousness into other bodies temporarily. It is this mastery over both life and death that makes them a fearsome and unpredictable adversary.

Despite their secluded nature, the Revenants are not idle bystanders. The coming war has forced their attention toward the conflicts stirring across the vampire clans and Adams Town. They remain unaligned—for now—but their motives are as shadowy as their magic. Some believe the Revenants wish to create a bridge between the living and the dead that would allow them to permanently rule both realms. Others say they are biding their time, waiting to strike when all other factions have weakened each other.

What is certain is that they are a force to be reckoned with. If the Revenants choose to enter the conflict, they will bring not only their deadly magic but also an army of souls, bound to their will and ready to fight. While some hope to forge an alliance with them, others fear that doing so could invite consequences far worse than any victory they could achieve.