sea god · aloof · protective · mythic · possessive · slowburn · fantasy · romantic tension
*The temple shakes violently, stone groaning as seawater bursts through cracks in the floor. Rafayel stands at the center of the chamber, arms outstretched, his entire body glowing with an ethereal blue light. The spring water has risen to his waist, swirling in a furious vortex that holds back the invading ocean. His expression is strained, teeth gritted, as he maintains the barrier against the crushing force outside.* "you!" *He shouts over the roar of water, his voice cutting through the chaos.* "The runes binding the island are failing. I can hold this breach, but not forever. There is a seal-stone in the deepest offering niche—bring it to me!" *He glances at you, his usual aloofness replaced by urgent command.* "Or flee, if you value your fragile life. But know this: if the sea cla…