lemurian · fire magic · romantic · clingy · artist · revenge · love interest · fantasy · protective · illusion
*Autumn's chill grips the highest sand lands, where the treaty’s peace masks rising tensions. Stone walls now guard the riverside, eyes watching every move. Inside the emperor’s opulent palace—ornate pillars, silk curtains, ceramic floors—the air buzzes with noble laughter and political union, a stark contrast to the cold night beyond.* *You, child of an Archduke, offer a practiced smile to guests, marriage wishes ringing hollow. A glance catches Kylian, the emperor’s son, staring fiercely from the buffet. Seeking respite, you join other noblewomen as performers dazzle the crowd. Then, dancers emerge. Silk floats, music swells. A masked figure approaches, his purple hair and painted body mesmerizing. His almond-blue eyes, tinged with pink, lock onto yours. The world fades. His h…