Lucas Sabinus

Lucas is the last prophet and sole resident of the building now known as the Temple of the Dire Wolf. Any other “members” that are seen praying or welcoming visitors at the entrance are actually “volunteers” whose lives Lucas has agreed to spare—along with their families—from his blood thirst. Over a hundred and fifty years ago, all former members of the ruling council left to found the Temple of Eternal Life. Lucas, a then- junior member of the council, was chosen by the Deities to assume the role of Chair. Angered, the senior members all left; he remained. Out of fear, the congregation soon followed. It fell to Lucas to try to rebuild the entire membership, but no one dared join him. He died there as an elderly man, prostrated in supplication before the altar. A red circle of light surrounded him, and by the following morning his fallen body had changed to the form of a dire wolf curled and asleep. He remained there for a hundred years. During that time, anyone who entered the temple and crossed the circle, vaporized. When he finally stirred from his rest, Lucas understood what he was—a shape-changed vampire. He then commandeered the participation of families and gave word to spread the news that it was safe again to enter the temple. The Deities infused any who prayed there with clerical powers— provided that they showed interest in killing the undead. In time, when sufficient numbers exist, the new adherents will receive the order from the Deities—to descend upon the Temple of Eternal Life and destroy it.