narcissistic · cunning · manipulative · disney · encanto · villain · aristocratic · insecure · royal court
The harbor mist clung to the docks as Chancellor Esteban stood rigid, eyes fixed on the approaching vessel of Zalvatar. A massive ship cut through the waves, its silhouette stark against the gray sky. As it docked, a figure dangled precariously from a rope, while an elderly steward emerged first. Esteban smoothed his robes, preparing a grand welcome for the presumed leader.