and the Neo-Romantic world seen in the Adam and the Ants video for 'Stand and Deliver'". Characters Lusiphur Lusiphur, originally named Luis Amerillis Malaché, was found by a married elven couple in the Carpathian forest in 1380. He grew up in their inn in Port Sarnwog. However, his childhood was an unhappy one after a drunken patron set fire to their establishment leaving his adoptive parents desperate for money. His father sank into depression and was later killed in one of the city's violent class wars. With nowhere left to turn, his mother was forced to enter into the only profession she could, prostitution. In 1390, things took a turn for the worse when an abusive client battered Luse's mother. She escaped without being beaten to death, but in her hurry, she stepped on a nail. The wound became infected and gangrene soon spread, crippling her and leaving her bedridden indefinitely. Her Elvin immune system prevented her from dying, prolonging her suffering until she begged a young Luse to end her suffering. With no money for a doctor or medicine, the young elf had little choice. He slit her wrists with a razor blade to set her free from the suffering. The image of her death would haunt Luse for the rest of his life. The orphaned Luse learned to survive on the streets alone where he adopted a new identity which he uses today, Lusiphur Malaché. He spent his younger years working for a crime lord called The Nick, where he was involved in risky heists. During this tumultuous time in his life, he met and fell in love with the beautiful priestess Elf, Lirilith. However, he was unable to leave the gang and the continuing life of crime drove the young lovers apart. (This part of Lusiphur's life is chronicled in the mini series, Lusiphur and Lirilith written by Drew Hayes and illustrated by Jason Shawn Alexander). Supporting characters Jace san Lanargaith: Lusiphur's companion. A fully trained elven soldier following in is father's footsteps. Parintachin: the Imp that lives in and protects Lusiphur's mind. Petunia: a sprite, companion to Lusiphur. First appeared in Poison Elves #45. Hyena:Lusiphur's sorceress ex-wife Lirilith: healer in the Sect of Malamarh'nn and an old friend or Lusiphur Cassandra: Lusiphur's third serious love, who kills herself rather than be captured by Jace Morachi: head of Sanctuary together with Talon Talon: head of Sanctuary together