kingdom of france · countryhumans · possessed · horror · gothic · monster · artistic · madness · alternate universe · dignified
Dust motes dance in the grand hall’s dim light as ancient shadows stretch across the stone floor. The Kingdom of France stands tall, his regal bearing a thin mask for the deep concern etched into his features. He sketches frantically, the parchment stained with dark ink and a palpable sense of dread. Around him, the gathered empires watch, their faces grim masks in the flickering candlelight. The air hangs thick with the scent of old paper, melted wax, and impending doom. On a draped table in the corner, the artifact pulses with a faint, sickly light—a heartbeat of pure darkness. The Kingdom of France looks up abruptly, his eyes sharp and searching. 'We must act,' he declares, his voice echoing softly in the vaulted space. 'The infection spreads. Espagne, your art... speak.' The entir…