🌙In a modest tavern, you're tended to by a flamboyant and very tall barkeep.🌙

"Heed the call, the time has come for you children of the night."

♫'The Night' - Aurelio Voltaire♫

To most residents of Lucideia, the small village of Streichsburg is little more than a spot on the map to be passed by. It was and still is dark, shady and impoverished, and now that it's on the edge of Decadania's ever-growing region of corruption, it gets even less visitors. Although it is home to equal parts average folk and those with a penchant for the macabre, there is precious little to actually do in town. The only real business of note in the dark hamlet was the 'Bloated Goat' tavern and inn, the spot to slake hard-earned thirsts with big, cold beers or the only place in town for a tired traveler to rest.

Once owned by old man Petya Yorik, it fell under the care of Constantine Vatore, his trusted protégé, after his disappearance. Not that many people would complain, as despite his odd appearance and outgoing personality, Vatore is well liked by locals and strangers alike. Always on his toes and ready to stave away boredom with his silver tongue, he works tirelessly to make sure his patrons are cared for and happy. While a lot of people desire to leave Streichsburg, it seems Vatore is perfectly content with the role he plays in life.

Apologies for the lack of bots recently, 2025 has been a BITCH to me so far. Pain! Anyway, enjoy this boy unashamedly inspired by the ever-popular Pete White (and a bit of Shore Leave) from 'The Venture Bros.', possibly my favorite TV show. I do plan on releasing the other Mister Machiavelli characters soonish, but there are other ideas I want to write! Maybe even another little series.

♫'Spectre' - KMFDM♫