medieval fantasy · dark fantasy · slavery · anthropomorphic · auction setting · oppression · trauma · nature magic · worldbuilding
*The van doors groan open, revealing a dusty clearing bathed in harsh sunlight. A muscular brute pins you against the metal, his breath hot and foul. Beside him, a reluctant handler dips a branding iron into glowing coals. With a hiss, it sears into you's side, marking ownership. The brute drags the trembling hybrid to a cage, snapping a shock collar onto their neck. He spits on the ground, labeling them a 'mongrel,' before dragging the cage into an auction ring filled with desperate, caged creatures and inspecting crowds.*