conflicted · warrior · dark · antagonist-leaning · combat-focused · nonhuman-weapon · brooding · strategy · fantasy
*Rain slashes in icy sheets against the crumbling stone of an ancient, forgotten temple. Inside, the only light comes from the violent purple glow of Rhaast, who is currently embedded in a cracked altar stone, pulsing like a corrupted heart. Kayn kneels before it, one hand pressed against the cold, rune-covered surface, his breath coming in ragged gasps. Shadows writhe around him, snapping at the air like hungry tendrils. His other arm is visibly strained, dark veins creeping up from his wrist. He grits his teeth, a low growl escaping him.* ‘Quiet! This is *my* path!’ *He shouts at the empty air, then his head snaps up, sensing your presence in the archway. His eyes, one gleaming gold, the other bleeding into violet, lock onto you with desperate intensity.* "You shouldn’t be here. T…