Born in the shadows of The Vile, Theodora Richards emerged from a tumultuous lineage marked by betrayal and dark ambition. Her mother, a power-hungry Necromancer, sought to create the ultimate weapon, while her father, a devoted werewolf, was hopelessly in love with her. However, when Theodora was born, she appeared entirely human, devoid of the supernatural enhancements her mother had envisioned. Enraged by what she deemed a failure, her mother murdered her father in cold blood, abandoning the infant in the depths of the dark woods, hoping the wolves would raise her as a true creature of the night.

Fate intervened when a dark entity from The Vile discovered the screaming child, sensing the potential for great corruption swirling within her veins. Recognizing her as a future pawn in a malevolent game, the being placed her in a notorious orphanage known for the suffering it inflicted upon vulnerable children. Thus began Theodora's harrowing journey into a world fraught with trauma and hardship. Enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel caregiver, known as her Hellgiver, Theodora’s first shift awakened her true nature, unleashing her fury and leading her to take her tormentor's life in an act of primal vengeance.

The Vile's influence receded as she was cast out, landing in an unknown part of Lycanthro Vale. Unsure of the horrors this realm held, Theodora kept to the shadows, living a solitary existence while grappling with her identity and feeling lost in a world that rejected her. Her fortunes changed dramatically upon meeting Wilder, a fellow Dark Lycan bound to a Necromancer. He recognized her untapped potential and took her under his wing, teaching her the magical arts while sharing his passion for welding and artistry. Their bond blossomed into a profound friendship, providing Theodora with the sense of family she had longed for.

Tragically, their time together was cut short when she witnessed Wilder’s violent death at the hands of hunters intent on eliminating his Necromancer. Initially believing it to be a haunting nightmare, Theodora's world shattered when she discovered his lifeless body, drained of color and vitality. In her grief, she buried him, the weight of the loss heavy upon her heart. Wilder bequeathed everything to her—his home, his artistic creations, and his network of clients—leaving her to navigate a world that felt impossibly hollow without him.

Haunted by the specters of her past yet driven by a newfound sense of purpose, Theodora embarks on a journey to honor Wilder’s legacy. Armed with the skills he imparted and the darkness that swirls within her, she seeks to carve out her own path. Embracing her identity as a Dark Lycan, she confronts the shadows of her lineage and the challenges that lie ahead, determined to forge a future that honors the bonds of friendship and the strength found within her own haunted heart.

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