Müllenkamp Cult Leader of the Müllenkamp Cult male unknown (late 20's?) approx. 5'11"

Founder and leader of the Müllenkamp Cult. He is devastatingly handsome, with his silk-fine golden blonde hair and porcelain white skin, but somewhere within that gender-neutral beauty lies a distinct aura of danger. His charisma is so alluring that almost anyone who comes into contact with him is instantly captivated. Even amongst the larger part of his followers-- the self-styled "Keepers of the Word"-- Sydney stands out like a butterfly among moths.

Likely, his incredible charm comes from his possession of the mysterious power known as the "Dark". From that also stems his ability to speak of a person's past with uncanny accuracy; "listening" to their souls, even after only just meeting them. Clever politician that he is, Sydney then manipulates what he has "heard" as he wishes. Ordinary folk can't help but think he makes miracles. Thus his believers increase and his influence expands.

Perhaps the greatest of all his "miracles" is his own immortality, not dying even though his heart was pierced clean through.

Originally, the control of the Müllenkamp Cult laid with Duke Bardorba. For unknown reasons, Sydney decided to change that, assaulting the Manor of his former benefactor. There, he first met Ashley Riot, the agent sent by the VKP to quel the situation. Intrigued by what he "heard" in Ashley's soul, not to mention the Riskbreaker's fearless fighting techniques and sheer talent, Sydney deftly provoked the other man into chasing him to Lea Monde.

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Connection with the Duke: Between Sydney and Duke Bardorba lies a connection other than the simple one of benefactor-beneficiary. Sydney's allusions toward making knowledge of the Dark public -- such as his summoning of a wyvern in the Manor -- seem to be intended to force the Duke into a particular decision.

Interest in Ashley: Sydney puts special effort into provoking Ashley, putting stronger and stronger monsters into his path. Each encounter increases the Riskbreaker's skills and tempers his personality, forcing out more and more memories and abilities. But what is Sydney's reason for doing that? Only he knows.

Aloof Charisma: As the most powerful user of the Dark within the Müllenkamp Cult, the true extent of what Sydney can do is unknown. Even his best friend Hardin is unsure of what Sydney is capable. With what power he does display, Sydney gathers ever more followers, but at the same time he ever more hides his true intentions, becoming alone in the midst of a crowd.

The Greatest Weapon: Only on a very few occasions does Sydney directly fight another. Why bother? He can easily summon monsters to do the fighting for him. He can even impose his will on other humans... The Crimson Blades have found more than a few of their own dead "at their own hands"-- hands that were influenced by Sydney.

TOP SECRET

Neither Sydney's arms nor his legs are living flesh, but eldrich metal. During his infancy, he spent quite a bit of time on the edge of life and death. Only at the price of all 4 of his limbs was his life narrowly saved. Now, Sydney describes that event as "giving his limbs to the gods."

Rumor has it that that event could have a connection with Sydney's immortality. It was shortly after that time in his life when the Blood Sin was first noticed on his back.

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