The Chronicler
My name is Joe Pare! Her name is Selene. Is the story of the Reign of Shadow.
Reign of Shadow
FORGED IN SILENCE.
RAISED IN DARKNESS.
CROWNED IN FIRE.
Grimoire of the Reign
This chamber is the living archive of your universe:
queens, warriors, covenants, ancient lineages and cursed prophecies.
Every page is a fragment of truth stolen from the dark.
The Lore is a work in progress – a growing codex where new chapters will be carved as the Reign expands.
Index of the Grimoire
Start with the three pillars of the Reign. Each name is a gateway:
a character, a legend, a universe by itself.
THE CHRONICLER
Before the Reign was ever told, Selene watched the world of mortals for a very long time.
She knew that one day, someone would have to carry her memory into the modern age.
One night, she chose her witness.
At the summit of a lonely mountain, upon an ancient wooden overlook beaten by the wind, the Chronicler stood alone.
He did not expect to meet a Queen.
Yet when she appeared before him, Selene did not reveal herself as a creature of darkness.
She appeared in a radiant form — almost angelic.
Silent.
Sovereign.
The Queen of the Night stood before him.
She stepped closer and embraced him, surrounding him with a presence that felt like something deeper than fear…
Something closer to a powerful and ancient love.
In that moment, she gave him far more than words.
She gave him:
• the knowledge of the Kingdom of Shadows
• the vision of the Reign of Shadow
• the strength required to carry this story into the world of men
• an eternal place within the Reign
• and the very reason for his existence in a chaotic world
When Selene vanished, the Chronicler understood his mission.
In this modern age, the Chronicle would not be carved into stone.
It would travel through:
• images
• music
• technology
• and the networks that connect human minds.
Thus the role of the Chronicler was born.
My name is Joe Pare.
I am neither priest nor prophet.
But one night, on the summit of a forgotten mountain, someone showed me a truth the world refuses to see.
Her name is Selene.
And this…
is the story of the Reign of Shadow.
QUEEN SELENE — Queen Of The Night
QUEEN SELENE — Queen Of The Night
Crowned in silence. Forged in shadow. The Reign itself breathes through her.
Nothing in the night moves without bending to her will. Nothing whispers without her hearing it. Nothing bleeds, feeds, or dreams in the Reign without crossing her shadow.
She does not arrive — she is revealed.
Torches dim for her. Stone remembers her. Shadows rise to greet their Queen.
Before the first throne, before the first war, before the first mortal dared look at the moon and call it beautiful… she was already here. Born from the fracture between light and void, Selene is not myth nor goddess — she is the consequence of the Everdark.
Where her shadow touches, memory awakens. Doors open not from kindness, but from obedience. Creatures kneel not from fear, but because their instincts remember her supremacy.
THE PROPHECY OF THE MOONLESS CROWN
“When the night forgets its fear, the Queen will walk again. Not to punish — but to remind.”
The Viper will rise. The Thorn will bleed. And the Reign will tremble. For when Selene awakens… the darkness remembers its Queen.
👑 QUEEN SELENE — SOVEREIGN OF THE NIGHT
IDENTITY
Name: Selene
Title: Queen of the Night — The Sacred Beast
Rank: Absolute Sovereign of the Reign
Nature: Primordial Entity
Allegiance: The Reing Of Shadow
ORIGIN
Selene was not born like other beings.
She has existed since the birth of the universe itself.
She embodies the force that balances the light.
Without the night, light would consume everything.
Without Selene, the cosmic order would collapse.
NATURE
Selene is neither:
• a demon
• a human god
• nor a simple vampire
She is something far older.
A fundamental force of the universe.
A conscious presence that has watched civilizations rise and fall for millennia.
Across the ages, fragments of her influence have been perceived by ancient cultures and interpreted as gods, spirits, or legends.
Yet none of those names truly describe what she is.
MANIFESTATIONS
Selene does not appear the same to every soul.
Her form changes according to the mind of the observer.
🌑 The Beast of the Night
The form seen by those dominated by fear.
A savage and terrifying creature born from pure darkness.
👑 The Shadow Queen
The form known by her disciples and queens.
A majestic sovereign cloaked in silence and night.
✨ The Angel of the Night
The form revealed only to those worthy of seeing her true nature.
A radiant presence, almost divine.
POWERS
Selene possesses immense power:
• manipulation of shadows
• mental domination
• cosmic perception
• creation and destruction
Within the Reign, almost nothing escapes her awareness.
The shadows themselves carry whispers of everything that moves beneath her dominion.
PERSONALITY
Selene is calm, strategic, and sovereign.
She never destroys without purpose.
When she punishes, it is to restore balance.
To her enemies she can be merciless.
To those she chooses, she can be unexpectedly warm — even protective.
THE REIGN
Selene rules from an ancient castle hidden within the northern mountains.
Her kingdom is surrounded by frozen peaks, dark forests, and mystical fog.
Within these lands dwell her disciples, her initiates, and her two queens.
REING OF SHADOW
Selene does not rule alone.
At her side stand:
🐍 Réglisse Noir — The Mystic Viper
🔥 Red Ash — The Warrior Blade
Together they form the ancient power known as:
THE REIGN OF SHADOW
A force that moves silently behind the world of men.
Queen Selene
The Sacred Beast in motion: her crown is made of silence, her eyes of eternal night.
Red Ash – The Thorn
The last ember of a forgotten northern flame – forged, not born.
RED ASH
Essence
Red Ash is the living blade of the Reign: a vampire born of a ruthless warrior bloodline, carrying in her veins the echo of Viking battles and the memory of gods who never forgave the weak. She does not ask for mercy. She does not offer it. Every creature she slays feeds her strength, turning survival into something far more dangerous – ascension.
Origin – The Northern Prophecy
Long before her first breath, the ancients whispered of a soul rising from crimson ashes. Beneath runes carved into stone and the flames of burning drakkars, they spoke of a child of the Vikings who would make the darkness itself afraid.
No wave, no lightning, no abyss would silence her. When the ghostly ship cuts through blackened waves and the storm roars overhead, her path opens – and each decapitated monster becomes another gust of wind in her sail.
Forged, Not Born
Red Ash was not raised with kindness. She learned to take, to demand, to command. Pity was never offered. Softness was never allowed. In the world that forged her, every hesitation was a grave, every weakness a chain.
She walks the scorched lands as both curse and legend. To rise, she must hunt her own. Each sister slain, each soul consumed, writes her story in scarlet across rusted steel.
The Addiction to Power
Each beast she decapitates gives her more than victory – it feeds her with raw, burning power. The surge in her veins is intoxicating, impossible to resist. She knows she is becoming addicted to it. Yet beneath the blood and glory, a deeper truth stirs: every kill pushes her closer to something she does not want to see… but already knows.
Path of the Reign
Red Ash is not a queen. Not yet. She is the spark that refuses to die, the wild ember that defies the void. Her steps will eventually collide with Selene’s dominion and Réglisse’s venom – and when they do, the Throne of Three Nights will no longer be a legend, but a living law.
Symbols & Traits
- Symbol: a northern flame, burning red over cracked steel.
- Title: The Thorn (L’Épine).
- Powers: ritual decapitation, essence absorption, berserker rage, inhuman resilience, vampiric ascension, ancestral memory of the North.
- Nature: fierce, impulsive, loyal, dangerously hungry for power, brutally honest, impossible to tame.
Full chapters (meat & mayhem, the encounter with the Queen, the Velvet Trial, and more) will be added here as dedicated stories – turning this section into a true saga of Red Ash.
🔥 RED ASH — THE QUEEN'S BLADE
IDENTITY
Name: Red Ash
Title: The Thorn / The Queen’s Blade
Rank: Warrior Guardian of the Reign
Status: Vampire transformed by Selene
Allegiance: Reign of Shadow
ORIGIN
Red Ash was born in the cold lands of the Viking peoples.
Her childhood was shaped by a culture of war, hunting, and honor.
Her father passed down the traditions of their people:
• the stories of the gods
• the art of combat
• the discipline of warriors
From a very young age, Red Ash developed a powerful conviction.
She believed she was destined to protect her people from the creatures of the night.
THE DISCOVERY
One day, still young, Red Ash killed her first vampire.
But something strange happened.
At the moment of the creature’s death, a supernatural essence was released.
Red Ash absorbed it.
And her power increased.
This power quickly became an addiction.
Each vampire she killed increased:
• her strength
• her speed
• her perception
She became a feared hunter.
But this power was slowly transforming her.
THE MEETING WITH SELENE
At the peak of her power, Red Ash heard whispers of a mysterious entity:
The Queen of the Night.
She decided to find her.
When Red Ash finally stood before Selene, she did the only thing her pride allowed.
She challenged her.
The battle was brief.
Selene crushed the warrior effortlessly.
Red Ash suffered the greatest humiliation of her life.
THE REVELATION
Selene then offered her two choices:
• death
• or certainty
Selene revealed a truth that shattered everything Red Ash believed.
The gods that humans believed in were only interpretations.
For millennia, certain civilizations had sensed Selene’s presence and interpreted her influence as divine beings.
Red Ash realized her entire life had been guiding her toward this moment.
She accepted her fate.
Selene completed her transformation.
Red Ash became a vampire.
But not like the others.
She became a vampire bound to the Queen.
PERSONALITY
Red Ash is:
• proud
• impulsive
• passionate
• loyal to death
Unlike Réglisse Noir, she acts through direct force.
But her former pride has transformed into absolute devotion to Selene.
She would die for her.
Without hesitation.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
⚔️ Mastery of Combat
Red Ash is the greatest warrior of the Reign.
She excels in:
• weapons
• fast combat
• battles against supernatural creatures
🩸 Essence Absorption
She can absorb the essence of vampires and creatures she kills.
This power increases:
• her strength
• her speed
• her perception
🧬 Vampiric Transformation
After Selene completed her transformation, her power reached its full potential.
She became even more dangerous than when she hunted vampires.
❄️ Extreme Discipline
Red Ash constantly trains.
Often alone.
On the frozen peaks of the mountains of the Reign.
She prepares for any war that might threaten Selene.
ROLE IN THE REIGN
Within the Reign of Shadow:
👑 Selene — The Sovereign
🐍 Réglisse Noir — The Viper
🔥 Red Ash — The Blade
Red Ash represents:
• the defense of the kingdom
• the primary warrior of the Reign
• the force that destroys the enemies of Selene
She often acts without waiting for orders.
Because Selene knows she lives only to serve her.
RELATIONSHIP WITH SELENE
Red Ash is bound to Selene through:
• respect
• admiration
• devotion
But unlike Réglisse Noir, her love is different.
It is the love of a warrior.
Fierce.
Fanatical.
Selene gave her the truth.
And Red Ash considers that gift sacred.
Diaries of Red Ash
Fragments stolen from the embers: Red Ash writes her story with blood and sparks.
Réglisse Noir – The Viper
REGLISSE NOIR
🐍 SCENE I — RÉGLISSE NOIR
Deep within the forest, far from the forgotten paths of men, an old wooden cabin stood alone.
Time had darkened its boards and bent its weary roof.
It seemed to breathe the past itself, as if every fiber of the wood still remembered those who once lived there.
Above the trees, a solitary bird drifted slowly across the grey sky, tracing wide silent circles.
In the nearby clearing, a young girl knelt in the damp grass.
Réglisse.
Her pale skin contrasted with the darkness of the undergrowth.
Her long white braids, tied with black ribbons, rested over her shoulders as she gently stroked the serpents coiled across her lap.
They moved slowly across her arms and around her body… as if they already knew the secrets the forest whispered around them.
At last, Réglisse stood.
Without a word, she followed the narrow path winding between the trees.
Branches cracked beneath her steps.
The evening light broke through the leaves, scattering pale trembling reflections across the ground.
She walked slowly, yet her steps carried the weight of a long forgotten return.
This was not a simple walk.
It was a return to her shamanic world.
When the cabin finally appeared between the dark trunks, Réglisse slowed.
She stopped before the old wooden door.
Her hand rested on the rusted latch.
She hesitated.
Her fingers trembled slightly before closing around the ceremonial collar at her throat — an ancient choker, dark like a talisman she clung to in order to move forward.
Then she pushed the door open.
The interior of the cabin was frozen in dust and silence.
Shelves collapsed under the weight of ancient vials.
Dried herbs hung from the ceiling.
Strange substances filled glass jars resting on worn wooden tables.
At the far end of the room stood a shamanic altar decorated with a dreamcatcher that swayed gently in the still air.
Everything appeared abandoned.
And yet… every object still carried the memory of those who had once lived here.
Réglisse approached the central table.
She opened an old grimoire filled with handwritten notes.
Her hands began to work with almost instinctive precision.
Vials clinked softly.
Powders were poured.
Dark liquids mixed together inside a small glass vessel.
The mixture thickened.
Alive.
A strange scent filled the room.
Réglisse observed the liquid for a few seconds.
Then she raised the potion to her lips.
She drank.
A moment later, her body was swallowed by a cloud of black smoke that burst violently into the room.
Silence returned.
Then, within the swirling darkness… two eyes appeared.
Burning.
Glowing with an incandescent green light.
The smoke slowly dissolved.
And for a brief instant — like a vision from another world — Réglisse appeared seated upon an invisible throne, surrounded by a dark and unsettling aura.
But the vision trembled.
Cracked.
As if this reign was still only a fragile mirage.
Far beyond the forest, beyond time itself, a presence was already watching.
The Queen of the Night.
And one day… she would come to claim the Viper.
THE RESURRECTION OF RÉGLISSE NOIR
At the end of her mortal reign, Réglisse Noir was betrayed and killed.
Her enemies believed they had erased her name forever.
But her soul, marked by an ancient power, never truly vanished.
It was Queen Selene herself who descended to the gates of hell to find her.
In the deepest darkness, where no light survives, the Queen extended her hand.
She brought Réglisse back to life.
Not in her mortal form.
But in an eternal incarnation shaped in Selene’s image.
The same burning gaze.
The same dark grace.
The same limitless power.
From that moment forward, Réglisse owed Selene more than her life.
She owed her eternity itself.
And her loyalty… would never break.
🐍 RÉGLISSE NOIR — THE BURNING VIPER OF THE REIGN
IDENTITY
Name: Réglisse Noir
Title: The Burning Viper
Rank: Right Hand of Queen Selene
Status: Chosen Vampire — transformed directly by Selene
Allegiance: Reign of Shadow
ORIGIN
Before becoming Réglisse Noir, she was a human born from a lineage of powerful shamans.
She grew up far from cities, in a wild region of Europe surrounded by deep forests.
From childhood, something unusual surrounded her.
Serpents came to her naturally.
They did not fear her.
They seemed to recognize her.
Her parents, themselves shamans, feared invisible forces and ancient entities.
They suspected something was watching their daughter.
But they never understood the true nature of it.
In truth, the serpents around the child were the eyes of Selene.
The Queen of the Night was already observing the one who would become her Viper.
Viper Queen
The venom becomes a ritual; every movement is a bite offered to the shadows.
The Castle of Selene
Heart of the Reign of Shadow
Selene’s castle stands at the summit of a frozen mountain range, hidden deep within a wild and unforgiving landscape reminiscent of ancient northern lands.
The mountains are steep and jagged, swept by icy winds and often veiled in thick mist.
Most mortals can never reach this place.
Some believe the mountain itself refuses their presence.
Architecture
The castle’s architecture is a fusion of gothic grandeur, baroque elegance, and dark majestic design.
Within its walls rise towering black spires, immense stone ramparts, red and black stained-glass windows, and vast halls illuminated only by candlelight.
Despite the whispers of mortals, the castle is not a monstrous lair.
It is a noble and ancient domain, worthy of a sovereign queen.
The Great Chambers of the Castle
The Throne Hall
This is the center of power within the Reign of Shadow.
The chamber is vast and imposing.
Towering baroque columns rise toward the ceiling while massive chandeliers of iron and flame illuminate the hall.
A great banner bearing the sigil of the Reign hangs above the throne.
At the far end rests Selene’s throne, carved from ancient black stone.
Here she receives her queens, her disciples, and those few who dare to stand before her.
The Cathedral of Night
A sacred hall where the disciples gather.
It is here that the gospel chants of the Reign echo through the stone.
Ceremonies held within these walls are sensual, mystical, and deeply disciplined.
Only the chosen initiates participate in the rituals of devotion to Selene.
The only light comes from countless candles, crimson stained glass, and trembling dark flames.
The Corridors of Shadow
A vast network of ancient passages hidden within the castle walls.
Réglisse Noir moves through these corridors freely.
They are silent, labyrinthine, and rarely explored by mortals.
These hidden halls serve for strategy, unseen movement, and secret meetings.
The Ramparts and the Peaks
The outer walls overlook the frozen mountain peaks.
This is where Red Ash trains.
She is often seen fighting alone, practicing with her weapons, and facing the wind and snow without fear.
These ramparts also serve as the first line of defense for the Reign.
The Gardens of Night
Hidden within the castle lie strange and mysterious gardens.
They contain rare plants, ancient stones, and sometimes serpents.
This is a place where Réglisse Noir often comes to meditate.
Atmosphere
Despite human rumors, the castle is not a chaotic place.
It is calm, majestic, and almost sacred.
Those who live within its walls often describe a strange sensation:
as if the night itself breathes through the stone.
Role in the World
The castle is the beating heart of the Reign of Shadow.
It is here that decisions are made, strategies are forged, and the chosen are welcomed.
For mortals, the castle is only a legend.
But for those who have seen Selene…
its existence can never again be denied.
The Priests of Truth
Guardians of the Official Narrative
Origin
The Priests of Truth form the dominant religion of the human world.
Over centuries they have built a doctrine claiming to represent purity, morality, and divine light.
They control temples, places of worship, moral institutions, and hold strong political influence over human kingdoms.
Their authority rests upon a simple promise:
to protect humanity from the forces of the night.
Philosophy
The doctrine of the Priests is built upon several fundamental beliefs.
Light is purity.
Night is corruption.
Vampires are abominations.
They teach that human civilization can only survive by fighting the creatures of darkness.
Yet their power rests on a subtle manipulation of knowledge.
The Priests know that certain truths could shatter their authority.
They know that Selene exists.
But they teach the people that she is:
a curse
a demonic creature
a threat to humanity
Control Through Fear
To maintain their power, the Priests rely on several tools.
Religious Narrative
They decide what is moral and what is forbidden.
Manipulation of Myths
Ancient legends are reshaped into controlled stories.
Political Influence
Kings and rulers often depend on their blessing.
Creation of Enemies
Vampires are declared the ultimate enemy of mankind.
The Vampire Hunters
The Priests created a militant order.
The Vampire Hunters.
These warriors believe they are protecting humanity.
They are trained to:
hunt creatures of the night
exterminate vampires
defend the human kingdoms
But most of them know only one version of the truth.
They follow the official narrative blindly.
To them, Selene is an abomination that must be destroyed.
The Legion of Hunters
Armies of the Guardians of Light
Origin
The Legion of Hunters is a sacred military order created by the Priests of Truth.
When the religion of light established its dominance over the human world, the priests understood that doctrine alone would not be enough.
They needed a force capable of confronting what they called the creatures of the night.
Thus the Legion was born.
A disciplined army trained from childhood to defend humanity.
Mission
The official mission of the Legion is simple.
to hunt vampires
to exterminate nocturnal creatures
to protect the human kingdoms
The members of the Legion sincerely believe they serve the light.
To them, they are the protectors of humanity.
Doctrine
Hunters are raised within a strict doctrine taught by the priests.
The night is corruption.
Vampires are monsters.
Any creature linked to darkness must be destroyed.
They are taught that Selene is:
an abomination
an ancient curse
the ultimate enemy of humanity
Most hunters never question these teachings.
They obey.
Training
Recruits of the Legion are trained from a very young age.
Their formation includes:
close combat
the mastery of sacred weapons
extreme endurance
mental discipline
They are taught to show no fear when facing creatures of the night.
They become cold and methodical warriors.
Weapons
Hunters wield weapons specifically designed to fight vampires.
Their equipment may include:
blessed swords
silver weapons
protective religious symbols
armor engraved with sacred signs
These weapons are blessed by the Priests of Truth.
The hunters believe divine light protects their actions.
Worldview
The Legion of Hunters sees the world in simple terms.
Light.
Darkness.
Good.
Evil.
They know only one version of history.
To them:
Selene is a threat
vampires are beasts
the priests hold the truth
Yet some hunters begin to doubt when they encounter phenomena they cannot explain.
Such doubts are severely punished.
Conflict with the Reign
The Legion is the natural enemy of Selene’s Reign.
They hunt:
vampires
disciples
any trace of the influence of the night
Yet they ignore one essential truth.
The priests do not tell them everything.
The war they fight may be founded upon an ancient lie.
Weakness
The greatest weakness of the Legion is not a lack of strength.
It is their blind faith.
They fight with courage…
but never question the story they were given.
The Order of the Vipers
The Awakened of the Shadow
Origin
In certain regions of Europe, an ancient legend survived through the centuries.
The legend of the Viper Queen.
According to these stories, a woman bound to serpents possessed supernatural power.
Some peoples preserved these stories despite the dominance of religious doctrine.
From these beliefs a secret order emerged:
The Order of the Vipers.
Philosophy
The members of the Order believe the human world is manipulated.
They believe the priests hide the true nature of the universe.
To them:
the official light is a lie
the truth lies in the shadows
They revere Réglisse Noir as the only true divinity.
They do not yet know of the existence of Queen Selene.
The Appearances of the Viper Queen
From time to time, Réglisse Noir appears before the Order.
These apparitions take on a mystical form.
a supernatural green mist
serpents emerging from the shadows
a ritualistic and shamanic atmosphere
During these encounters she offers them an ancient brew drawn from forgotten shamanic traditions.
This mixture creates a strange state of mind.
the mind becomes clear
religious mental manipulations dissolve
The members of the Order claim that in this moment they see the world as it truly is.
Purpose of the Order
The Order of the Vipers seeks to:
free humanity from religious control
reveal the hidden truth
prepare the world for the return of the Viper Queen
Yet they ignore one essential truth.
Réglisse Noir is not the sovereign.
She serves Queen Selene.
The Invisible Conflict
Two opposing forces now act within the human world.
⛪ The Priests of Truth
who control the world through doctrine.
🐍 The Order of the Vipers
who seek to awaken human minds.
Yet behind these two factions hides an even greater truth.
The Reign of Selene.
The Code of the Reign
The Laws of Queen Selene
I — The Night is the Balance of the World
Light alone would destroy the universe.
Night exists to preserve the balance.
Selene is the embodiment of that balance.
II — Truth Cannot Be Forgotten
Those who see the truth of Selene can never return to ignorance.
Revelation shatters human illusions.
Some accept it.
Others fall into fear.
III — The Reign Chooses Its Chosen
No one becomes a servant of Selene by chance.
The chosen are selected for their true nature.
They may become:
initiates
disciples
or queens
But loyalty must be absolute.
Betrayal leads to death.
IV — Devotion is an Honor
To serve Selene is a privilege.
The initiates live within the Queen's domain and take part in the rituals of the Reign.
Their devotion must remain pure.
Those who lie to Selene do not survive.
V — Strength Protects the Reign
The Reign does not seek war.
But those who threaten Selene will be destroyed.
Red Ash is the Blade that protects the Queen.
VI — The Shadow Acts Before the Light
The Reign does not rule through open domination.
It moves within the shadows.
Réglisse Noir is the Viper that strikes before the enemy understands.
VII — The Queen Never Punishes Without Reason
Selene is not a monster.
Every destruction she causes is a correction.
She destroys only when the balance of the world is threatened.
VIII — The Priests Lie to the World
Human religions built their narratives to control the masses.
They teach that the night is evil.
Yet they know Selene exists.
And they fear the truth.
IX — The Chronicler Carries the Reign
Selene sees everything.
But someone must tell her story.
The Chronicler possesses the vision required to understand two worlds:
the human world
and the Reign
He transmits the truth to future generations.
X — The Reign of Shadow Rules the Darkness
Selene does not rule alone.
The Reign of Shadow maintains the balance of the world:
👑 Selene — The Sovereign
🐍 Réglisse Noir — The Viper
🔥 Red Ash — The Blade
Queen Selene
