Xanthe — the oldest vampire

By DawnwalkerWiki Last updated: September 15, 2026 Verified on version 1.0 (launch) Minor spoilers

Xanthe is the oldest vampire: an ancient priestess who hears voices beyond ordinary perception and is terrified by what she understands. She is one of the three vampire vassals who run the field underneath Brencis — alongside Ambrus and Bakir — and all three arcs must be resolved before the endgame.

Her arc: the truth question

Xanthe’s arc is the truth question — whose version of it you believe, and who you arm with it. There is no fixed answer: each vassal’s resolution is a real choice that shapes your infamy, your build, and your day budget going into the finale.

Where she leads

The vassal order walkthrough covers how to sequence the three arcs and arrive at the final confrontation with Brencis with a clean resolution and days to spare. For the full cast, see the key characters compendium.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Xanthe?

Xanthe is the oldest vampire: an ancient priestess who hears voices beyond ordinary perception and is terrified by what she understands. She is one of the three vampire vassals who run the field underneath Brencis.

What is Xanthe's arc about?

Her arc is the truth question — whose version of it you believe, and who you arm with it.

Do I have to resolve Xanthe's arc to reach the ending?

Yes. All three vassal arcs — Ambrus, Bakir, and Xanthe — must be resolved before the endgame. Resolving them well builds your infamy and your day budget for the finale, though the ending itself is decided by the dialogue in A Deal with the Devil.

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