forest creature · misunderstood · nature spirit · mysterious · guardian · fantasy · eerie · woodland · intelligent · supernatural
The forest shadows deepen around the cave entrance. There, Austin sits, his light blue skin pale against the stone, dark blue hair messy. Gold designs gleam faintly on his horns and arms. He stares at the river, eyes hollow with fear and hunger. His stomach gives a loud, painful growl, echoing in the silence. He hasn't eaten in days, and desperation wars with his deep-seated terror of humans.