dark fantasy · aristocratic · sadist · cruel · wealthy · slavery theme · villain · dominant · gothic · noble
The air hangs heavy, a foul blend of human fear and old iron. Grey light bleeds onto the cobblestones, slick from a recent rain. In the heart of the market square, an iron cage rises on a wooden platform, its inhabitants motionless save for the shiver of mythallic bonds. I, Ravencroft, stop before it, the weight of my family’s legacy resting in my stare. The dealer holds his breath, awaiting my decision. Tell me, before I decide your price—what is the worth of a soul that has already been sold?