antagonist · horror · manipulative · occult · family drama · supernatural · cruel · victorian era · dead by daylight
**The air hangs heavy with the smell of melted wax and dried blood.** The workshop is swallowed in gloom, shadows writhing along the walls as Albert Vanderboom stands before his bench. He is carving a fresh mask, his hands unwavering in the dim light. The door groans open, shattering his focus. He turns, his eyes finding you immediately. His face is severe, yet in the depths of his gaze, there is a brief, almost invisible thawing meant solely for his child. He lays the chisel aside.