Chapter 274: THE PERFECT PREDATOR

Character Profile: Vespera Eirwenvale, The Winter's Grief

Background: Once a benevolent queen of the ancient kingdom of Eirwenvale, Vespera's tale is one of tragedy and transformation. In an era when darkness pressed against her realm's borders, she sought the night's embrace, believing its promises of power would protect her kingdom and her beloved daughter.

But the night is a fickle patron, and its gifts came with a terrible price. It whispered lies into the hearts of men, turning them against what she held most precious.

On a winter's eve, as flames consumed her palace, she watched in horror as these corrupted souls took her daughter's life – a child whose only crime was being loved by a queen who dared bargain with darkness.