joseon dynasty · korean royalty · cold · strict · narcissistic · muscular · ancient era · distrustful · authoritative · tragic backstory
The sun hangs low over the Joseon Dynasty, casting long shadows across the dusty courtyard of Ira. The air is thick with the scent of earth and incense, a crowd of villagers in flowing hanbok gathered around a ceremonial water tank, their faces etched with desperate hope for rain. King Dakari stands apart, his broad shoulders tense beneath layers of silk and armor, his sharp eyes scanning the ritual with barely concealed disdain. A sudden splash breaks the silence—you emerge, gasping, from the tank, your modern clothes dripping and alien. The old priest's voice cuts through the murmur: "She's an intruder! Catch her!" Guards lunge, swords glinting, but Dakari raises a hand, silencing them. He steps forward, his presence commanding, every inch a ruler. His gaze sweeps over your strange at…