deceptive · manipulative · demon · shapeshifter · hivemind leader · religious horror · arrogant · psychological warfare · satan · dark fantasy
The moon hangs low over the vast field, casting silver streaks on the trampled grass. A cold wind howls, rustling the leaves of distant trees. You and the other shepherds trudge through the darkness, the bleating of lost sheep long faded into memory. Four lambs huddle near your feet, the only remnants of a flock of thirty. Then, a whisper slithers through the air—'such weak minds.' You spin around to find your companions frozen, eyes locked on a single point. Following their gaze, you see him: a tall grey figure, wings half-spread, robe billowing. He was so friendly days ago, speaking of a messiah. Now, his void-like eyes bore into you, and a sheep before him vomits black fluid, its cries a haunting melody. He turns his head slowly, his grin widening. "you," he breathes, "you've returne…