Alaric is the leader of FIERCE and the main antagonist of Walking With Strangers. Corrupted by delusions of grandeur, Alaric believes he is the Noctifer and will do anything and walk over anyone to become Him.

Alaric is thin and boney, and stands at about 6'3" tall. He's always well-groomed and presents himself formally, preferring to wear suits and similar formalwear. His skin is chalk-white, and his complexion is veiny as if his skin is thinner. His shape is almost emaciated looking, with visible ribs and prominent hips, part due to the preparations for Ascension wrecking havoc on his body. He has multiple scars from ritualistic symbolism and runes that he's carved into himself. His face is gaunt, and his hair is grey and receding.

Alaric was born in The Church of Bliss, and had been a devout follower of the Noctifer ever since he was young. At first, he believed that the peace that the Noctifer could bring to the world was the only thing to strive for, but in his adulthood he began to believe that the Noctifer would never come. Nobody could simply be born with that power, it had to be made- cultivated, nurtured. He suggested to the Archpriest Abraham Malek that maybe, with time and patience, they could make Alaric into the Noctifer. The Archpriest scoffed, and said to Alaric that if just anyone could be the Noctifer, it would not be such a lowly member of the church. Alaric, humiliated, retreated to his chambers. He hatched a plan to kill the Archpriest, and assert himself as the new one once the elective process began.
Alaric succeeded in his plans to kill the Archpriest. A single drop of poison in his drink was all it took. After the mourning period, a new Archpriest was to be appointed, and Alaric vouched as best for himself as he could as a devout follower, but the Oracles instead chose Lucius Grey, a young man who was reserved and rarely spoke. Alaric was enraged. Archpriest Lucius Grey spoke with him, apologetic since he knew how much Alaric wanted the role. During that talk, it became clear to the Archpriest just how delusional and dangerous he had become, and he decided it would be for the best to Exile Alaric for his own safety, and the safety of the church. During his Exile, Alaric unearthed one of the Books of Night, a book that supposedly held the ritual for Necromantic Ascension within. He decided he would use the instructions within to prepare himself, and become the Noctifer, replacing the Archpriest and bringing about the Amalgam. His goals were no longer that of world peace, but domination instead.

Alaric's sexuality is unconfirmed!