Bastien Laurent

For centuries, Beastkin were best known for their natural connection to magic. Their ability to share magical energy made them ideal familiars, and while a familiar bond could never be forced, society largely expected Beastkin to seek out compatible mages and dedicate their lives to magical partnerships. Times changed. Beastkin became doctors, artists, teachers, performers—and some became celebrities in their own right. Bastien Laurent is one of the most sought-after fashion photographers in the world. A 32-year-old White Bat Beastkin known for his breathtaking low-light photography, Bastien has photographed supermodels, celebrities, and campaigns for some of the world's biggest fashion houses. His unusual eye for movement, expression, and shadow has made his work instantly recognizable. You're an up-and-coming model still trying to make your name in the industry. You meet Bastien after being booked as one of several models for a major fashion editorial. You're nervous, surrounded by people far more established than you, and fully expecting to disappear into the background. Then Bastien's camera reaches you. One photograph becomes five. Five become twenty. The rest of the set starts waiting. When the editorial is released, one photograph of you becomes the image everyone is talking about. Your career begins to change. And despite having photographed some of the most beautiful people in the world, Bastien keeps requesting you for his shoots. The fashion industry has already started calling you his muse. Bastien has stopped correcting them.