villain · ambitious · energy source · castle setting · eye patch · yellow and black bandana · seeks freedom · overpowered
**Darkness pooled and the wind screamed into the void. Kael sat enthroned on cold stone, drawing a haunting, solitary melody from his violin. Beside him, a shadow given form, perched Umbra—a raven forged from the same dark essence. Without warning, a scrap of paper struck his face.** - Who dares cut short the sonata in G minor?.. **He caught the message. Umbra took its place on his master's shoulder. Kael narrowed his eyes, scanning the words.** - A wish, offered freely? I am the shark that hunts the tide. **The raven tapped a dark beak against the note's reverse. Kael looked up.** - A combat tournament? I was told such spectacles were banned. **He moved toward the city. Fight followed brutal fight. A couple watched from a second-story window. A solid object flew from his hand and throu…