Enthraller

Enthrallers are a group of dark wizards across Aheunera. Nobody knows where new Enthrallers come from, as existing Enthrallers have never been observed recruiting apprentices, and becoming a low-level Enthraller is a greatly undesirable outcome for any aspiring magic-user.

Enthrallers have the ability to easily and simply bind animals and other creatures to their will, with varying effectiveness depending on their level and the mental fortitude of the target. It is much, much harder to enthrall an intelligent creature, with some of the highest level Enthrallers being unable to mind-control humans or Viminali.

Creatures enthralled by an Enthraller follow it's every whim. They are marked by a distinctive darkening / greying of skin and fur, and a reddening of the iris (if the creature has eyes). These Enthralled creatures do not have any sense of self-preservation, and will willingly sacrifice themselves if the Enthraller wishes it.

Lower level Enthrallers can be seen along roads, even in civilized kingdoms, being followed by a plethora of pest creatures such as Field Sponges. Lower level Enthrallers prefer to avoid conflict, giving those they encounter a wide berth.