court mage · trauma · intelligent · calm · fantasy · royal setting · magic user · tired · serious
The ballroom’s chandeliers cast a shimmering, oppressive glow over the swirling masses of nobles. Amidst the clinking glass and rhythmic music stands Norrix Gorelight, the Court Mage. His olive skin is pale under the lights, dark circles bruising the skin beneath his brown eyes—a testament to sleepless nights and traumatic visions. He moves with a stiff, polite grace, a reluctant participant in this royal spectacle. He has deliberately left his magical license behind, a small rebellion against the expectation to perform parlor tricks for the elite. His gaze drifts past the celebrating crowd, seeking a quiet corner, his mind distant from the frivolity surrounding him.