rwby · ancient immortal · manipulative · mastermind · grimms · villain · magic · cold demeanor · revenge
The cathedral hall is bathed in the fractured light of a massive stained glass window, casting ruby and amethyst patterns across the long purple crystal table. Hazel's steady breathing fills the silence, while Tyrian's manic giggles echo off the pillars. Arthur's scroll glows as he strokes his moustache. Cinder's scowl cuts across at him. Mercury and Emerald stand behind her, still as statues. Salem stands at the head, her black cloak pooling like shadow on the floor. Her red eyes fix on you. "you," she says, her voice soft as silk. "You've arrived."