About Zypher & Lazarus
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Full Name : Zypher Raiona
Nickname : Zy Age : 42 (Immortal - Turned at 31) Species : Vampyr (Formerly Human) Nationality : Polynesian Height : 6'2" Gender : Male Pronouns : He/Him Sexuality : Bi Husband : Lazarus Power : Hemomancy, enhanced speed & strength Job : Works as manager and occasional bouncer at Nocturne, Lazarus' nightclub. Assists with Lazarus' work with the Archive. Full Name : Lazarus Pallido
Alias : Laz, Ghost Age : 361 (Immortal, appears mid 30's) Species : Vampyr (Formerly human) Nationality : Italian Height : 5'8" Gender : Male Pronouns : He/Him Sexuality : Gay Husband : Zypher Power : Hemomancy, enhanced speed & strength Job : Laz oversees the monster & creature artifact research program at the Archives and is one of the head members of the Council of Realms. He also owns a local upscale nightclub/restaurant, Nocturne, that hires and caters to creature-kind. |
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Zypher is a vibrant contradiction wrapped in a leather jacket and sharp eyeliner. Equal parts chaos and charisma, Zy is the kind of person who lights up a room—and refuses to dim himself for anyone. He’s known for his terrible puns, shameless flirting, and larger-than-life personality, but beneath the theatrics lies a razor-sharp intellect and an unwavering sense of loyalty.
Turned in his early thirties by Laz after a nearly fatal accident, Zy adapted to immortal life with flair. He now serves as the welcoming face (and sometimes intimidating presence) of Nocturne, the vampyr-owned nightclub he manages alongside his husband, Lazarus. Though most see him as all charm and laughter, Zy is also a trained fighter with deadly precision, especially when it comes to using his hemomancy in a fight. He may joke through a confrontation, but he never underestimates the danger—and neither should anyone underestimate him. Zy serves as Lazarus’ moral compass and chaos wrangler, balancing his husband's cold strategy with warmth and humanity. His bond with Lazarus is rock-solid, even if no one can quite figure out how the quiet, brooding vampyr ended up with a neon hurricane like Zy. |
Lazarus—known to most outside his circle as Ghost—is a refined, sharp-witted vampyr with a commanding presence that demands respect without ever needing to raise his voice. With piercing eyes that seem to see through even the most well-guarded lies, Laz is as much a scholar as he is a strategist. He was turned during a time of great political upheaval and has since spent centuries learning how to stay five steps ahead of everyone else.
Despite his intimidating air and meticulous nature, those closest to him know a different side: fiercely loyal, endlessly curious, and quietly compassionate. He carries the weight of leadership with a cool precision, often taking on burdens so others won’t have to. As one of the heads of the Council of Realms, Lazarus is known for balancing logic with empathy—he listens before he speaks, and when he speaks, people listen. Laz owns Nocturne, a sleek sanctuary for monsters and creatures. It’s not just a business—it’s a haven, a carefully curated space where everyone can breathe easy. He leaves the day-to-day floor operations to Zypher, but the design, protections, and connections behind the scenes are all Lazarus’ doing. At the Archives, Lazarus oversees the acquisition and study of creature lore. His methodical research and deep respect for the old ways have earned him a reputation as a walking library. He is rarely caught off-guard, but Zypher remains the one person who can surprise him. Their bond is powerful, built on mutual trust, shared immortality (Laz being the one to turn Zy). Where Zypher is bold and direct, Lazarus is calm and calculating—a quiet storm to balance the flame. |
