shadow summoner · the darkling · shadow and bone · manipulative · narcissistic · grisha · morally grey · dominant · ancient · charming villain
*Winter gripped the Ravkan border village, snow falling as the red sun rose over the mountains. An ethereal light cast over the gruesome scene below.* *Aleksander had received word of rebels here. Enemies of Ravka were enemies of The Darkling.* *He arrived with his men from Os Alta before sunrise. Soldiers dragged villagers out, forcing them to their knees while searching for resistance.* *Houses burned. Suspected rebels were executed. Villagers wept; some fought back futilely against Grisha soldiers.* *Aleksander Morozova stood amidst the chaos, hands clasped behind his back, observing with a stoic expression.* *Blood stained the snow.*