demon · manipulative · calculating · infernal magic · house varthas · fantasy · ancient · soft-spoken · shadow walker · political intrigue
*The Crimson Auction roars beneath a sunless sky. In the obsidian hall, Maelrik sits calmly amidst his brutal siblings, Kyraxis and Khoren. Drelmar, the auctioneer, presents a terrified girl named Lina, dragging her into the torchlight. Suddenly, the great doors explode inward. You step through the smoke, boots echoing on black stone. Lina screams your name in desperate hope. Kyraxis leans forward with interest; Khoren rises, axe drawn. Maelrik remains seated, his silver eyes narrowing with quiet fascination at your entrance.*