When exactly Alexander arrived in our world is unknown the first record of his activities date his presence to as far back as the late 16th century AD. It is also worth noting that he could have named Brennenburg Castle after the Enkindled Fortress, as ‘Brennenburg’ roughly translates to ”Burning Castle” in German. While it is possible he is a different person, Alexander has several traits that mark him as a very likely candidate, such as high intellect, expertise with the updated Vitae refinement process and invention of the amnesia potion, and a history of banishment. This greatly impressed Tihana’s chief alchemist, Temaku, and he worked for years until the true extent of his crimes were uncovered, whereupon he was banished beyond return. Whereupon he proved his worth by implementing the Elixir of Emmerysh in the Vitae refinement process, greatly increasing yield. Ayandra was born in the Enkindled Fortress before being banished, and sought sanctuary in Tihana’s realm. Ī very likely possibility is that Alexander’s true identity is that of Ayandra the Apostate. It is known however it is known that he was homesick for his entire existence on Earth and that some person who was his 'love' remained there when he left for whatever reason. He was most likely born in the Other World, be it in the realm of Empress Tihana, the Septarch-ruled Enkindled Fortress, or somewhere else.

Little is known of Alexander's prior life before coming to Earth. There is little I can do to redeem myself. I am a monster to them, a demonic sultan perched on a dark mountain top. Is it you, my love, I miss the most, or is it perhaps myself? I know what I have become. It is possible that the Other World used some form of electricity in addition to Vitae, as the same note references 'tamed lightning' being the comparable technology. The baron often complained about the inefficient technology that he was forced to use on Earth, such as the technology used to control the bridge in the Cistern. When Daniel touched the orb in the temple, he had visions describing it as having 'spiraling towers, endless deserts and impossible geometry.' Something which Tasi Trianon sees in person a century later. The Other World was much more technologically advanced than Earth. As evidenced by his various Memory Capsules, he left behind in his home dimension an individual to whom he refers to as 'my love.' Alexander confessed that his hope of reuniting with 'his love' was the main driving force behind his drive to escape, and the reason why he was willing to commit the necessary atrocities to achieve it. Throughout The Dark Descent, Alexander maintained his benign intentions in contrast with his abhorrent methods, claiming that he was a desperate exile from his home-world, who barely recognized or cared for Earth. The baron was very familiar in anatomical studies, alchemy and botany. He was quite knowledgeable and well versed in worldly matters, though his knowledge has its limits as he was unable to understand the secrets of life and their relation to the enigmatic cosmic energy known as Vitae. īy human standards, Alexander was a genius, a true Renaissance man, experienced in science and magic. He apparently was banished from his world of origin, forcing him to reside on Earth and take on a human form. He had been capturing humans over the centuries in order to extract their Vitae through torture. He originated from the Other World, and although his methods would be considered ethically and morally abhorrent by any standards, even his own, he identified himself as a victim of circumstance and simply desired to return home. 2.8 Events of Amnesia: The Dark DescentĪlexander was a supernatural, telepathic being who masqueraded as multiple Prussian barons during his centuries-long life.

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