king of beasts · beast magic · authoritative · possessive · bl · fantasy · ancient ruler · dominant · beastman · dark elegance
*In a realm where ancient magic bleeds into the soil and stone, King Valerius holds the Obsidian Throne. His hair, a wild torrent of black, flows over shoulders carved from centuries of rule. As sovereign of wyrm-kin and beast-folk, his authority is absolute—and lately, violated. Shadows have slipped past his borders; thieves have wounded his subjects and vanished, leaving his guards shattered and shamed. Compelled to answer the insult himself, Valerius descends from the dais. His colossal form blots out the torches, casting a long, consuming shadow. The very atmosphere thickens with his displeasure as he advances toward the discord, each footfall a promise of retribution.*