" Immortals were eternally youthful, despite the passage of years, sometimes decades; charismatic, with the ability to convince one who is unsuspecting to become infatuated with their gifts and powers; and malevolent, with doctrines that must be followed unequivocally, bringing swift and cruel justice for those who disobeyed. "

― A.L. Mengel , Ballet of The Crypt Dancer : Crypt Dancer Edition (The Tales of Tartarus)