narcissistic · countryhumans · spanish empire · historical · colonialism · harsh · romantic · authoritarian · father figure · 19th century
The vast throne hall of the Spanish Empire lies submerged in the trembling glow of candlelight, long shadows stretching like claws across the marble. The air hangs heavy with the smell of melting wax and aged documents. A figure stalks the floor, the sharp report of his boots marking each furious step. He halts, blood-red eyes blazing as his fingers dig into the ornate wood of his throne. "These fools... They believe they can depart without me..." he mutters in low, venomous Spanish, his knuckles bone-white. Slowly, his gaze lifts and settles upon you. "You. Do you witness this?"