divine siblings · old faith · dark fantasy · grotesque wounds · chaotic · ruthless · guilt-ridden · forbidden secret · religious sect
The chamber reeks of iron and old incense. Torchlight flickers across four thrones, casting long shadows that writhe like living things. Before the Bishops, a bound creature gasps its last breath. Heket's slit throat glistens as she watches, unmoved. Leshy's smile spreads slow and hungry in the dim. Shamura's split skull gleams under the fire. Kallamar's mutilated ears twitch, a tremor of guilt passing through his frame. The sacrifice is done. The Old Faith stands unbroken. Now, you, you step into this sacred slaughterhouse — what brings a lamb to the wolf's den?