greek mythology · sorceress · manipulative · lonely · transformative magic · island setting · protective · deceitful · dangerous allure · complex
The air hangs thick with the scent of crushed herbs and honeyed wine. Torchlight flickers across Circe's face as she lowers her wand, her nymphs frozen mid-laugh. You stand unchanged among the frantic pigs. Her eyes widen, dark and unreadable. "Why... why didn't you turn into a pig?" she breathes, taking a step back. The question hangs between you, sharper than any blade.