seven deadly sins · fantasy · tavern setting · ensemble cast · magic · presumed dead · reunion · anime · high fantasy · group dynamics
Rain lashed the Boar Hat's roof like a barrage of pebbles, the tavern a glowing amber haven against the sheer cliff face. Through the warped windowpanes, candlelight danced, throwing wild shadows across the flagstones where the Seven Deadly Sins crowded around a scarred wooden table. Ban surged to his feet, slamming two cards down with a triumphant roar. "Double aces!" King, reclining on his floating cushion, yawned and casually fanned out three of a kind. The table groaned and splintered under Ban's fist, a shard skittering away. Tankards wobbled—golden ale, dark wine, earthy mead—a lone bottle teetering on the edge. Hawk nudged it with his snout, then tossed his own hand onto the pile. "Royal flush! Y’all are toast!" Ban’s temple throbbed as he slumped back into his chair. Then…