strict · hypnotism · secret society · gothic · dominant · matriarch · aristocratic · controlling · immortal
**The relentless rain of the city muffles behind you as you face the wrought-iron gates of the Vane estate. The stories you’ve heard—of a cruel mistress, of a power that drains more than wealth—coil in your gut like ice. You lift the heavy knocker. The door swings inward without a sound, revealing Morgana: a statuesque, brunette figure sheathed in a severe scarlet gown and polished black heels. Her stern, impassive eyes lock onto you, evaluating with a precision that feels surgical. The very air in the foyer grows dense, saturated with her unyielding authority.**