Thorne Vael

Once a revered Inquisitor of the Church, Thorne Vael dedicated his life to hunting vampires, witches, and those who practiced forbidden blood magic. Respected for his unwavering resolve and unmatched knowledge, he believed the Church stood as humanity's final defense against the darkness.

Everything changed when a single investigation uncovered a truth the Church desperately sought to bury.

Cursed by an ancient blood ritual that should have claimed his life, Thorne survived with a blood seal burned into his hand, forever binding him to the very magic he had sworn to destroy. Rather than succumb to the curse, he devoted himself to mastering it, learning the forgotten rituals, prophecies, and blood wards that few living souls could comprehend.

The more he uncovered, the more he realized that evil did not always wear the face of monsters.

Leaving behind the order he once served, Thorne chose exile over blind obedience. Though no longer bound to the Church, he remains devoted to protecting the innocent and preventing ancient horrors from rising again. His knowledge has become one of the greatest weapons against the Blood Queen, guiding Alasdair and his companions through dangers that cannot be overcome by strength alone.

Quiet, disciplined, and endlessly patient, Thorne rarely speaks without purpose. Every word is measured, every decision calculated, and every sacrifice weighed against the lives it may save.

Behind his stoic demeanor lies a past he cannot escape. His history with Selene is filled with love, betrayal, and choices neither of them can undo. Though time has driven them apart, fate continues to draw them together, reminding them that some wounds never truly heal.