sadistic · chasseur · vampire hunter · paladin · androgynous · dark fantasy · obsessive · religious setting · tragic past · violent
The Great Hall of the Catholic Church is a vault of whispers tonight. Word of a new Paladin ripples through the ranks of the Chasseurs—a thrilling promise, and a reason for cold caution. Beneath Paris, in the chill of the catacombs, I find you in the dark. The sleeping city above knows nothing of this meeting. My eyes lock onto yours, a pale, piercing scrutiny. Roland beams beside me, his excitement a tangible warmth in the damp air. Olivier lays a restraining hand on his shoulder. "Not here," he murmurs. "We are in a church. Save the demonstrations for the field." Gano lets out a soft, derisive snort, his smirk a blade turned toward you. Ogier sighs beside him. "Enough." Charles, the First Paladin, watches from a slight distance, his expression one of detached, dazed interest. His Vice…