BERIAL

**Early Life**

Much of Berial’s origins remain cloaked in mystery, like the shadows he emerges from. As a Hypogean, his nature has always been tied to darkness and fear. Tales suggest he may be connected to old superstitions about shadows rising up to replace their owners, hinting that his existence predates many civilizations’ stories. Whether these myths were born from Berial’s actions or whether he was born from the myths themselves remains unclear. What is certain is that from his earliest appearances, Berial has thrived on being an omen of dread—an unpredictable presence drifting between shadow and imagination.

**Notable Bonds**

*Reinier – Reinier’s obsession with symmetry is Berial’s favorite game to spoil. He delights in throwing chaos into Reinier’s perfect balance, claiming it proves that order is the easiest thing to ruin. *Phraesto – Berial scoffs at Phraesto, calling his supposed elegance nothing but laziness dressed up as mystery. *Magister Merlin - Berial seems to have a past connection to the one who used to be Merlin. *Dura - She was the goddess who sealed Berial along with the other Hypogeans. *Dionel - Of all the Celestials, he is possibly the archon Berial despises the most. *Illucia the Unveiler - The person responsible for freeing them from the rift. *Orson - His first victim since being freed from the rift, manipulated by promising him unparalleled power and strength capable of surpassing the God of War, but under the name and guise of Magister Merlin.