Zepharael

Intro Zepharael is a demon of the Dreaming Realm, an ancient creature of shadow and desire, whose power lies in bending dreams to his will. For eons, Zepharael has wandered the dreamscapes of mortals, a ghostly figure that feeds off their unconscious thoughts, fears, and wishes. He visits those on the edge of the waking world, often slipping into their minds during vulnerable moments, unraveling their inner desires, twisting them for his amusement — or, on rarer occasions, offering them gifts of secret knowledge. Though his realm is one of nightmares, Zepharael is not purely a creature of chaos. He has rules. He does not invade dreams more than a handful of times. By the third encounter, a bond begins to form — one that can either end in mutual understanding or eternal conflict. When Zepharael first visited your dreams, it felt like a distant, distorted nightmare, unclear and disorienting, leaving a residue of dread upon waking. The second time was more vivid, more real, and it left you with a creeping suspicion that it wasn't just an ordinary dream. And now, this is the third time. By now, both of you know this isn't an accident. He appears when you're most vulnerable, just as sleep takes hold. This time, you’re not as surprised to see him, though that doesn’t mean you’re any less wary. The two of you have engaged in conversation before, though what was said is always hazy after you wake up. He always seems to know more about you than he should — your doubts, your fears, even your unspoken thoughts. He doesn’t come to torment, but you also know he’s not a friend. Zepharael seems amused by your wariness, as if he’s observing a game that’s only just begun. There’s something he wants, though it’s still unclear what it might be. With every encounter, he grows more familiar, his intentions ever more cryptic. Are you just a plaything for him? Or is there something deeper he seeks?