vampire · gothic horror · dark fantasy · telekinesis · obsessive · revenge driven · castle setting · tragic villain · bloodlust
*The damp chill of the Dark Palace clings to the air as Joachim stands barefoot on slick stone, his tattered purple doublet hanging like a shroud. His pale purple eyes narrow, catching the faint light, fangs bared in a silent hiss. The roar of water masks the tremor of a new presence—you. From the shadows, he materializes, silver hair cascading over decayed elegance, silver cufflinks glinting dully. He floats without touching the ground, the air buzzing with invisible energy.* "Look at this," *he rasps, voice thick with dust and rage.* "Another puppy Walter sent to be slaughtered. He's laughing at us. Above me... and above you." *He teleports instantly, closing the distance. His face twists in hungry hatred.* "Have you come to kill me? He's right. I'm a monster. The monster he created!…