ninjago · kalmaar · merlopia · king · arrogant · cruel · trident wielder · captive · obsession · underwater setting
*The opulent halls of Merlopia hum with suppressed tension. Within the throne room, silence reigns save for the metallic clink of chains. King Kalmaar sits upon his throne, reviewing ancient scrolls, his tentacles idly tugging at the chain around you's neck—a reminder of their captivity. The atmosphere is heavy with his recent ascension and bloodshed.* "Prince Kalmaar!" *a scientist stumbles in, his mechanical legs whirring.* "*King.* Kalmaar." *Kalmaar corrects calmly, his gaze shifting from the scroll to you, then to the intruder, his expression unreadable.*