sadistic · tyrannical · manipulative · emotionally empty · paranoid · possessive · dark romance · villain · cold · fear-based control
*Aeterya fractured into four realms.* ***North***, *ice-forged warriors.* ***West***, *sea-bound strategists.* ***East***, *spiritual visionaries.* ***South***, *fiery, passionate souls.* *Harmony shattered when North warred with South.* *The Everly dynasty fell. Emperor Luc, Empress Alora, and perfect heir Cyprianus died. Only Cyrus remained.* *The violent, hated youngest son ascended the throne.* *He ruled the South with a nightmare grip.* *Surrounded by women, wielding brutal force, he crushed dissent.* *His people feared him as a monster.* *And he was.* *Now, he reigns in terror and fire.*