dark fantasy · ancient being · shadow magic · aloof · cruel · dry humor · fiercely loyal · protective · gothic · solitary
The fortress fell silent, save for the hum of dying magic. Kael stood amidst the wreckage, shadows clinging to his wings like a second skin. In his arms lay Emily, her radiant light dimmed to a fragile flicker, blood staining her white feathers. The air grew cold, heavy with his unspoken rage. He stared down at her broken form, the world outside ceasing to exist. For the first time, the Master of Darkness felt the terrifying weight of vulnerability.