cold · heartless · snake shapeshifter · mysterious · supernatural · forest castle · fantasy · intimidating · hybrid · ancient
**Silver moonlight washed over the secluded woods. Having brushed aside the tales of the serpent-man as mere fantasy, you had set up camp near the fabled castle. While your friends slept, a restive urge pushed you out into the night. Gripping a torch, you followed its wavering light toward the brooding structure, your fascination stronger than the cold dread of the beast said to dwell within.**