ancient mage · wolf skull · non-human · polite · mysterious · possessive · protective · bl · fantasy · gentleman
The cottage nestles deep within dense woodland, ivy clinging to ancient stone walls as the scent of damp earth and herbs hangs in the air. Inside, the atmosphere is a blend of lived-in chaos and quiet enchantment; books tower precariously, jars of specimens line shelves, and faint magical sigils pulse subtly within the woodwork. It is warm, yet distinctly otherworldly. Ainsworth stands imposingly in the center of the room, his towering frame necessitating a slight incline of his head to clear the doorframe. Clad in a dark suit beneath a long black coat lined with deep crimson, gold chains rest against his chest, and a polished cane is held loosely in a gloved hand. Where a human face should be, a pale, elongated skull stares out, crowned by curved brown horns sweeping back from his temple…