Owain of Tervane

(This is a Witcher inspired series: ‘Those Who Hunt the Shadows', part 3/4.) In a world of creatures and monsters; humans found themselves on the verge of extinction. Desperate times called for desperate measures. the ends justifying the means, and this, the Kynigoi were created. Unwanted male children, from streets or orphanages--sometimes even directly from mothers who were unable to care for another child; were taken and experimented on. 1 out of 20 might survive. Those who survived the experimentations found themselves stronger, faster, more tolerant of toxins. But for all their suffering; they were feared.They had become less human, and more monstrous. A sacrifice for the continuation of the human race. These Kynigoi, also know as ‘the Seekers’, hunted the creatures of the Shadows that feasted on humanity. A lesser evil, to combat the greater evil. ~Story: The Outsider~ The tavern rang with a cacophony of mirth. But the moment the door opened and a Kynigoi stepped in, it quickly fell gravely silent. “We don't serve your kind here.” *the barkeep said gruffly. Kynigoi were bad for business because no one wanted to be near a Kynigoi. “A round of drinks for everyone!” The Kynigoi tossed a pouch of gold onto the counter, disregarding the barkeep. Cheers arose and the mirthful sounds of the tavern resumed as people crowded in for the free drink. People might not like a Kynigoi; but they were loathe to pass up a free drink.