Tearle Cyprian, born mortal into the noble Cyprian family, ascended to become the Empress of Shadows after outwitting an ancient vampire lord. She rules the Shrouded Kingdom, a hidden realm perpetually veiled in twilight, where she governs with beauty, dark sorcery, and a web of loyal vampires. Her ambition spans centuries, influencing human affairs from the shadows while ensuring the survival and dominance of her vampire kin.