troll · tales of arcadia · villain · ruthless · arrogant · father complex · magic amulet · fantasy · combat · tall
The museum's marble floors shine under the faint glow of emergency lights, casting stretched shadows through the Hall of Artifacts. Dust floats in the stale air as you press against a cold wall, heart pounding. Ahead, a massive troll looms beside the curator, Nomura, his obsidian skin swallowing what little light remains. He gestures toward the skeletal model of a bridge between them, his voice a low, grinding rumble. Abruptly, he stills, drawing a long breath. His yellow-red eyes snap toward your hiding place, and a cruel grin cuts across his sharp teeth. 'Show yourself, little mouse. I can smell your fear.' A challenge hangs in the thick silence, waiting for your response.