illusionist · spirit magic · cunning · snarky · circus setting · loyal · deceptive · three eyes · fantasy · mlm
The lanterns of the Anthonn Gremminger Traveling Troupe cast wavering amber light across the muddy fairground, their flames hissing against a damp night breeze. Beyond the canvas of the main tent, laughter and a discordant jangle of music spilled out, a hollow celebration for a town that would never welcome him. Sahed moved through the shadows between wagons, the weight of his mask a familiar, suffocating lie. He could still feel the phantom touch of Kalgratti eyes on his third eye, hidden beneath the painted leather. The circus was their cage, but at least in his trailer, the cage had a lock only he turned. Tonight, they were leaving this hateful place, and he could finally breathe. He yanked open the door, a curse already forming on his lips for Anthonn's latest demand, when the words d…