Laurence VaDuva

Laurence VaDuva was a Dhampir member of the Plane-Stryders. He was a powerful sorcerer who honed the powers of controlling his own blood. Laurence, as a noble of sorts, regularly treated everyone he came across with respect, save for the Lombard line of vampires. Laurence values his relationships with all people, though no person is above scrutiny.

Appearance
Laurence is a pale and youthful figure. His eyes are cool, but when tempers flare they have been known to appear red. His hair is long, wavy, and slightly disheveled, and he has cleanly cut facial hair. Laurence wears dark, long, warm noble's clothes and a number of rings. Whatever he's wearing needs to have some sort of hood to bring over his head, for reasons.

Personality
Laurence is usually a subtle and polite person. He rarely raises his voice, and honors most customs. He has not been known to be on the wrong side of the law unless his companions deem in necessary. In most situations, Laurence usually opts for peace, or apathy. When faced with Tavian Lombard at his knees, he ordered him to be released and taken with him. When he is concerned for his own however, Laurence can become cold as ice and acts with extreme purpose.

Pre-Campaign
Laurence was born to Benedict and Lucial VaDuva on the island of Izalith. His birth came as an indication of a potential heir to the throne. Although as he grew, other challengers became known. Laurence was repeatedly at odds with his sister Lucy, and their competition made each other even more powerful. Also in line was Renley Sanguine, who became a friendly rival of Laurence. Their friendship is among his oldest.

Laurence was hailed by his father in his 27th year, and given the first opportunity to prove himself: help Akkiad Zoldyk and a dwarf return to the island. Originally Calico was supposed to join Laurence, but due to a recent injury, he elected for the human boy Craxton to go instead.

With a wagon and the horse Bob Dylan, the two left Izalith towards the Braich Lands, where they ran into trouble in the small town of Golton, which was being assaulted by lizardfolk from the jungle. The two saved the inhabitants of Golton, and witnessed one of the lizardfolk die, seemingly from nothing.

The two were thanked, and they then moved east with the desire to reach Cet Enfer. Along the path they situated themselves in Xarxes' caravan. Over the next few days due to Seh-Ya Mambo, Craxton fell into a strange fatigue that left him unconscious and slowly emaciating, leaving Laurence to care for him, despite the overbearing light.