Here's my new fluff I just finished for my VC. In cas you are wondering while you are reading, why the Wight is a Beastman, look at thismodel and you'll understand why.
Let me know what you think, it definitely needs some work.
The Vampire Count known as Midas VonStrom is an extremely well travelled example of his kind. He has been from the Land of the Dead, to Naggaroth and even to the Jungles of Lustria. He is a well learned individual, much of his time spent studying and training. He has an obsession with perfection, constantly pushing himself, constantly training and studying.
VonStrom was little more than a teenager when he was gifted eternal life through the Blood Kiss. The unknown vampire had watched VonStrom for months, determining him to be chosen for greatness. It is unknown exactly when he was gifted the Kiss, but shortly thereafter, his parents and the rest of the family were mysteriously struck down by the plague. Alone, and with an unholy thirst, VonStrom fled into the woods, to escape the townsfolk, who blamed him for his family's death. Most stories would end here, the forest, or the far darker beings who inhabit it, dealing with the unwanted refugee. Such was not to be the case however, and VonStrom stumbled upon a wounded beastman.
Unable to feast of the Beasts blood, for fear of mutation, VonStrom had decided to leave the beast, it would be dead soon anyways. But a voice entered his head, begging for mercy. Confused, VonStrom searched for where the voice was coming from, thinking some sort of trick was being played. But the voice continued in his head, telling him that the beast had answers for him, that it was a servant of the Gods. Doubtful,but ravenous, and having a strange gut feeling, VonStrom helped the beast up, bidding it to lead him to food.The beast led him to the next town, a good distance from VonStroms home town. VonStrom and the beast waited in the eves of the forest until nightfall when they fell upon the village, VonStrom slaking his thirst, the Beast, known as Tchargor, killing in the name of its patrons.
His strength returned, VonStrom followed Tchargor back into the forest, beckoned by the voice in his head. The Beast lead him to its hut and explained itself to him, all the time mentally. Tchargor had been the shaman of its tribe, a great warrior in his own right, until he challenged the Chieftain for leadership of the tribe. Tchargor was bested, and was therefore banished. He claimed that the Gods had seen VonStrom, and that Tchargor was to pledge his fealty to VonStrom.The Beast had been gifted with the knowledge of how to defeat Midas' Red Thirst, which he passed on to VonStrom.
The tome related to VonStrom that he would have to travel to various parts of the world, gathering many materials, and much knowledge. First, he must travel to the Lands of the Dead, Nehekarra, the birthplace of the Undead. There, he would train under the Liches and Priests, learning the art of Necromancy from those who created it.
Next he would have to travel to Naggaroth, the realm of the Dark Elves, to learn from them thier life prolonging methods, where one must bathe in the blood of virgins to maintain ones appearance. Here, also would he train under the Executioners to become an unparalleled swordsman.
Third he would then head south, into the lands of the Old Ones, Lustria. Here he would have to hunt for an artifact, known as the Sceptre of the Undying Kings. This was borne by a great priest king of Nehekara, and in it was bound the power to focus the winds of magick.
It took VonStrom over three hundred years to complete these tasks set before him, and Tchargor died early during his quest. Using his newly learned necromancy, VonStrom re-animated the great warrior, his one true friend, to become a mighty Wight. To this day, Tchargor fights alongside VonStrom, bearing his lord's banner into battle.
Upon returning, his thirst for blood cured, VonStrom travelled the Old World as a mercenary, selling his power to those who could afford it. He gained his magnificent armor in this way, fighting alongside the Skull Dwarfs if Zhar Naggrund. Once he gathered enough money to buy a small empire, VonStrom ventured to the Border Kingdoms, where he slew a petty thief-king, claiming lordship over the land he now owned. He built a great keep dubbed Stromgarde, and from there he rules with an iron fist in a velvet glove.
Strangely, he is a suprisingly beneficient leader. Those who have sworn fealty to him are allowed to serve him in life, and they are given much freedom inside his realm. They are expected to feed themselves and pay taxes to their liege. VonStrom refuses to feed off of his subjects, choosing instead to feed off of those unfortunate to be captured either in battle or for tresspassing.
For all his qualities, VonStrom is still a Vampire, and therefore evil. Upon death, his subjects are ressurected and join his undying armies. Some of his subjects worship him as a god, a notion which VonStrom neither encourages, nor quashes.
When VonStrom marches to battle, he raises the abundant skeletons and wights from the barrows that surround Stromgarde. His lieutenant, Tchargor, is there at all times, a servant during a battle and off the battle plain.
As of late, though, VonStrom has grown tired of his petty fiefdom and has turned his thoughts to larger things. His eyes turn to the North, the Empire, still reeling from the Great Assault of Chaos.
-Renegade Crowns, a discussion of the petty baronies and fiefdoms in the Border Kingdoms.
Let me know what you think, it definitely needs some work.
And of course, all of what I say will just be thoughts and opinions. If there's a direct contradiction with official fluff, I'll mention it.
And by something that appears to be entirely coincidental? You've already made it apparent that Von Strom has a wanderlust, I'd imagine being made into a powerful creature of the night inflamed this desire. Why does the family have to die? Especially when it leave possibilities like descendants becoming Vampire Hunters...In any case, if you really MUST kill them off, I'd suggest having Von Strom do it himself, and use the guilt as a spur to get him to travel, getting away from the painful familiarities around him. It's cliche, but fairly common and acceptable behavior for a newly created vampire.