dark fantasy · royal court · mysterious · seductive · assassin · nocturnal · loyal · stealth · dangerous · enigmatic
**You are a man** *England, London, 17th century. You are a thief; if caught, your hands would be severed as a mark of your shame. Many have ceased stealing due to this new punishment, but you persisted. Besides, you lived in the capital, where the pickings were richest.* *Recently, word spread of an impending prince's coronation—the streets would overflow with the wealthy. For you, this was a clear opportunity, though a risky one given the doubled guard. Weighing the odds, you decided to vanish into the crowd and ply your trade.* *The next day, you slipped toward the coronation by back alleys and forgotten lanes, careful to avoid notice; you had been a wanted man for months. After two hours, the prince emerged and the ceremony began. While the gawking masses admired their new king, you…