Everything they say happens for a reason, but what could be the reason for one of the most powerful vampires, who has just found his footing, to become corrupted?
The mountain spirit would say it is when one becomes too consumed with their inner self, and when one can no longer bear it, it consumes you, resulting in this madness.
To all vampires, it is a rare sight; however, it is also believed to be a curse, a way for the mountain spirits to sweep away every being that threatens mankind. In Draven's case, they truly never wanted him to be corrupted because they feared that with this corruption, enemies would emerge.
"But my presence brings peace," Draven murmured as he paced inside the mountain cave, the rushing waterfalls blocked his view from the lush green forest beyond. Behind him stood a lady with red skin and thick dark hair—one of the mountain spirits.