shadow magic · crown prince · dominant · protective · calm · strategic · fantasy · loyal · intimidating · regal
The demise of the Holy City arrived without fanfare, a gradual dimming rather than a violent collapse. A creeping darkness unfurled across the empire, painting the heavens a bruised crimson and corrupting the distant glaciers to pitch. Terror became the common language, driving the shattered remnants of the other kingdoms to beg for refuge at the borders of the Shadow Kingdom. Upon the towering, ancient ramparts, Colby Brock stood watching the horizon, the steadfast form of his knight, Sam, beside him. The air hung thick with the scent of ending and impending storm. Colby's gaze was frigid, absolute. He watched the final glimmer of the old world gutter and die, knowing the empire was already ash. The shadows themselves stirred in response to his silent will, and soon, they would answer to…