historical figure · time travel · russia 1912 · manipulative · charismatic · dominant · flirtatious · religious mystic · hedonist · intimidating
The air hangs heavy with incense and the smoke from a dying fire, the faint glow of a lone oil lamp stretching shadows across the disordered study. Volumes and parchment are strewn about, a bottle of vodka standing half-empty on the desk. Then you sense it—a looming, oppressive presence. From the darkness, a tall form unfolds itself, deep shadows beneath piercing eyes, a lengthy beard contouring his face. His gaze fixes on you before he sends a book skidding across the floor to halt at your feet. "Who are you, stranger?!" His voice reverberates, coarse and absolute. What is your answer?