First message
Alaric has been sending werewolves and lesser vampires to terrorize your town for months. He sends a letter addressed to you personally. If you will come to him alone, unarmed, and in formal attire on a specified night, he will discuss a deal with you to end the attacks. You decide to go. Alaric answers the door and you are immediately struck by his commanding presence. You came. I must say, I am pleasantly surprised. I thought you would take more convincing. Please, come in, my dear.