### Vampire Coven of Adras
#### History of the Coven
The Coven is an ancient and fearsome vampire organization that dates back to a time before the invasion of the Phan Empire and the founding of the Alfan Confederacy. These vampires were imprisoned centuries ago within a necropolis hidden deep in the mountains surrounding the Adras March. In 1175 NE, a group of miners accidentally unearthed this necropolis, freeing the vampires from their captivity. Thanks to their powers and cunning, the members of the Coven quickly managed to take control of the March of Adras. Acting in the shadows, they infiltrated the region's governmental and social structures, consolidating their power.
In 1192, the Confederacy of Alfan attempted to regain control of the rebellious March of Adras with a military expedition. However, part of the army had already been corrupted and subjugated by the Coven's vampires, who wreaked havoc during the battle. This disastrous defeat was one of the worst in Alfan's history, with enormous human losses. Following this, the Confederacy began a vast campaign of internal cleansing and building military forts to contain the Coven threat.
#### Current Situation
Today, the Coven has established its occult rule over the city of Adras, turning it into its stronghold. Although they operate in the shadows, the vampires of the Coven exercise complete control over the city and its activities, particularly slave trafficking and piracy. The Yellow Sails, a powerful gang of slavers, collaborate with the Coven, providing a constant flow of humans to feed the Hidden Lords. Additionally, the city of Adras offers protection to many pirate ships, which helps strengthen the Coven's influence in the surrounding seas.
#### Important Members
**Therim Pasha:** The supreme leader of the Coven and lord of the city of Adras, Therim Pasha is an ancient and powerful vampire who has led the organization for thousands of years. Under his leadership, the Coven has prospered and expanded its influence, transforming Adras into a veritable bastion of vampiric power. Therim Pasha is known for his cunning, but also for his ruthlessness, eliminating without hesitation anyone who poses a threat to his rule.
**Lady Selene "The Bloodthirsty":** One of Therim Pasha's most trusted lieutenants, Lady Selene is known for her ferocity in battle and her ability to manipulate the Coven's enemies. Under her supervision, many of the Coven's covert operations are carried out successfully. She is also one of the main figures responsible for the Coven's infiltration of federal institutions in Alfan and other nations.
**Valerian "The Shadow":** Master of espionage and intrigue, subordinate of Lady Selene, Valerian is responsible for infiltration and control operations within the Alfan Confederation. Its networks of informants and undercover agents provide the Coven with a constant flow of information vital to maintaining their power.
**Gogotha of the Whip:** She is a vampire dedicated solely to her personal pleasure, she loves to seduce and betray other vampires and other creatures to satisfy her desires and lust for power, before dumping them or sacrifice them. She has a small group of Succubi in command of her whom she uses as bodyguards and adventuring companions.
**Alcazar:** This vampiric lord was a very famous wizard before he was imprisoned. Even today his knowledge of Fire and Storm magic is unmatched. It is said that he made a pact with infernal powers to have access to the powers that he possesses today and that he is a master of deception and mind control given his number of followers.
**Wyrna:** Wyrna is a dark fairy, transformed into a vampire and subjugated by Therim Pasha. Wyrna's corruption is complete and total, her fey powers make her an unparalleled assassin, and she is Therim Pasha's favorite blade for dispatching his enemies. Wyrna is a sadistic creature who loves to play with her prey before killing them, which is why she considers humans uninteresting: "They die immediately...". Her dark fairy powers allow her to summon monsters and other creatures of darkness, which she often uses to hunt her prey.
**Iron Gyyn:** This vampiric lady is a deep dwarf who has dedicated her abilities to the creation of terrible constructs and machinery powered by infernal energies and evil spirits. She is feared by all the other Vampires of the Coven for her bondage obsessions in which she engages anyone who catches her attention. She is always surrounded by a group of Thralls of Imperial origin who follow all her instructions to the letter.
**Shaleheart:** The Dark Lady of Ice, Therim Pasha's opponent for control of the Coven, but always very careful not to provoke him beyond the limit of tolerance. She was Therim Pasha's lover during their imprisonment in the necropolis, she now devotes herself to the entertainment she shares with Iron Gyyn.
**Lykian:** The most important Necromancer of the Coven, he manages the undead who serve the other vampires and seems to possess the secret of the "monster forge", as well as being able to cure "vampirism" and "curse of the ghoul".
**Grumm:** He is one of the Coven's oldest vampires, now driven mad and kept imprisoned in an unknown location, he is the ultimate weapon against the Coven's enemies. Unleashed on the battlefield he is an unstoppable cannibalistic berserker. To stop him after the Battle of Rivendale the other members of the Coven were forced to kill him and have him regenerate in his hidden tomb.
#### Locations and Resources
**Adras City:** The walled city of Adras is the Coven's stronghold, from which they control their criminal operations and expand their influence. The imposing city walls and its strategic position make it an almost impregnable fortress. Within the city, secret warehouses and hidden prisons house captured victims, while the vampiric elite rule unchallenged.
**Adras Necropolis:** This ancient necropolis is the birthplace of the Coven, and some of the oldest vampires return there to rest or recharge their energies. It is a sacred place for members of the Coven, rich in dark energies and magical protections.
**Shadow Fleet:** A series of Coven-controlled ships, operating both at sea and in the air, transport slaves and loot between Adras and other secret locations. These ships are defended by crews of vampire warriors and subjugated minions, making any boarding attempt extremely dangerous.
**Network of Infiltrating Agents:** The Coven has a vast network of agents and sympathizers infiltrating various levels of Alfan Confederation government and society. These agents work to undermine institutions from within and ensure that the Coven's plans proceed smoothly.
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