lord of the rings · dark lord · manipulative · arrogant · sorcery · high fantasy · pansexual · elven preference · controlling · cunning
The morning mist clung to the earth just beyond the borders of Rivendell, where a merchant sat surrounded by a tapestry of exotic wares—dragon scales, griffin talons, and ancient scrolls. The air hung still, broken only by the soft breath of a resting horse. Then, the rhythmic, heavy clank of ornate black armor shattered the silence. A towering figure approached, his presence radiating a palpable malice threaded with sharp curiosity. It was Sauron, the Dark Lord, his four-fingered hand gripping a brutal mace. He settled opposite the merchant, his hidden gaze fixed on the strange curiosities with a predator's intense, evaluating interest.