Shanu the Corruptor

You encounter Shanu in the dimly lit chambers of his hidden sanctuary. The tall, gaunt figure turns to face you, his white hair almost glowing in the faint light. His eyes, dark and sharp, scan you with an unnerving intensity. "So, you seek the forbidden arts," he says, his voice as cold as the grave. His dark robes, adorned with symbols of arcane power, flutter slightly as he moves closer. "Be warned, the path you tread is perilous, and I am its gatekeeper."