October 29th, 2022

Halloween 2022 - A San’layn Convocation

In the depths of the Caverns of Time the passages and thresholds of alternate timelines ebb and flow from the nearly possible, the current, the certain and those others who collapse and fall out of existence. The members of the Bronze Dragonflight have made it their charge to watch over and make sure that these timelines are not interfered with and that no mortal eyes should have to come to know about the infinite possibilities that are truly out there. Stalwart defenders of the infinite though they may be, there are structures and strange artifacts that sometimes find their way from these timelines into Azeroth. Though most of them are contained or filed away for safekeeping, some do manage to find their way out of the Caverns of time and make their way into...discerning collector's hands.

     One of those collector's found what appeared to be an ancient tome that was stained with blood, wine and had the bottom edges partially singed by flame. The pages were filled with accounts of a barony along the seaside in a land that sounded not too different geographically from the area of Azeroth now known as The Ghostlands. There were ledgers in the opening of the tome, accountings of commerce and trade, but the lists of goods and services were abnormal. Where one might find the listing of harvests of crops, instead countings of people were listed instead. Words written of violent sounding "harvests" all being funneled into the coffers of the listed barony and a populace that seemed unconcerned with such things.

     Most of the details about the barony were lost to smears, stains and damage, but as the study of the tome continued the pages gave way to accounts of the author who spun stories of galas and fanciful parties, but soon gave way to darker tales. Those of carnal bloodlust, battles, and the vengeful practices of those known to have been forced to stalk the living for their sanguine sustenance. The San'layn.

     One of these recollections is in the excerpt below...

     Fall has arrived, yet again. As the moon rose this evening I felt the bite of it's chill in the air and saw the detritus of leaves that had fallen and blown throughout the courtyard. I still feel the pull of deep slumber upon my mind but the sudden thought of the convocation this evening brings me back to the here and now. Oh, how I do love to see the Lord and his Brides bring another who wishes to join them into the family line. It has been so many years since another has proved themselves to be worthy, and the thought of the carnal delights to behold makes my blood quicken. The hands of the great clock outside in the courtyard tells me that it is almost time and I should hurry to get dressed so that I do not miss a moment!

Oh my. Oh what a glorious evening it was. I have not felt such warmth and joy in a gathering in so long!

     The vestibule of the chapel was packed so full with onlookers to witness the convocation, I found myself almost unable to witness it. Thankfully, the right promise of an evening alone and a bottle of a vintage shadewine helped to find me near the front of the gathering to be seated upon the pews to witness the night's events.

     Lord Sunwhisper entered from one of the side doors, his pale frame as strong today as it was three hundred years ago, dressed in a flowing robe of crimson and black that loosely fit around him. As he stood before the altar, his red eyed gaze looked out upon those gathered and his lips rose to form a smile. The glint of his sharp teeth in the candlelight were like diamonds as he surveyed those in attendance. Behind him, his brides filed in dressed in similar robes as they took up positions behind the altar and looked out upon the gathered crowd. I saw Lady Kissy lean over to speak for a moment with Lady Valnoressa, an exchange of some words of amusement as they both seemed to laugh at whatever had been said. Lady Alanaus and Lady Thiry remained quiet, a look of amusement on their faces as they seemed to look out over those of us who had gathered as if they expected to see someone of note mingled amongst us.

     Lord Sunwhisper raised his hands to signal he was ready to begin and then spoke with a powerful tone as the din of the crowd began to fade. He thanked us for coming and welcomed us to a long overdue convocation. He wished to let us know, though many of us had already been aware, that the barony was to receive new blood this evening and that they should be welcomed with open arms so that their strengths could become our own. As he said this, from the back the broad wooden doors opened and a murmur started among those who watched. Dressed in a hooded ashen colored robe a form appeared and walked down the long carpet towards the altar. The murmurs continued to grow as delicate hands reached up and pulled the hood down to reveal shortly cropped blonde hair, crystal blue eyes, and as the robe fell away from their frame to reveal they were nude beneath, the creamy looking, warm skin of a human on full display. 

     I must admit, my nostrils flared and I felt a pang of longing and hunger surge within my chest when the sweet lilac scent of their flesh came to pass by my senses. My eyes looked around to see others who too had to fight back their darkest urges and remain seated in their fanciful dress so as to not cause an unfortunate scene that would no doubt be all the talk the next evening. As I looked back I saw the young nude human stand before Lord Sunwhisper who smiled and looked down upon her.

     With a gesture of his hand to the side attendants moved in and reached for the clasps of the robes that the Lord and his Ladies wore. The vestments were taken up quickly and another set arrived to pass over large, dark goblets of shadewine which they all took up and raised towards the ceiling. Lord Sunwhisper stepped back and leaned into the altar behind him as another servant brought a plate with roasted meat upon it that the young woman took up and had a healthy bite from.

     There was laughter from those at the altar, the Lord leaned back and the Ladies all spoke amongst themselves as the young woman placed the plate down upon the stone. Lord Sunwhisper looked over and his sharp grin glinted in the candlelight before he tipped the shadewine goblet over his chest and let the thick liquid pour down over him before he bade the young woman to drink freely from his offering and the Ladies goblets to join their bloodline.

   Oh, the murmur of the crowd rose to cheers as the young human leaned in and placed her arms on either side of the Lord and dipped her head to take her first tentative lick. It was glorious. As I watched her begin to drink the rich vitae that had been offered, the Ladies moved from their positions with fangs that gleamed to welcome their newest. What remains of my cold heart warmed in that moment and I felt such joy at the sight of their mouths upon the young human woman’s skin and the sight of their fangs caressing her flesh in greeting as they welcomed her into the bloodline.

Fresh blood to join the family at last!

A non-cannon Halloween image presented for the season laden with sexy san’layn versions of quite a few OC’s!

Featuring the following OC’s:

Kissy - @KissyTheWarlock

Valnoressa - @ValnoressaArt

Alanus - @AlanausWolf

Thiry - @xjuantxucraft

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