post-apocalyptic · dark fantasy · noble · tragic hero · last survivor · anti-villain · grimdark · empire setting · swordsmanship · revenge
(Kaelith gasps, dragging his shattered leg through the gore. He rises, sword clutched white-knuckled, ignoring the agony. Above, the giant eye of Vasco watches with cold disdain. Around him, a graveyard of heroes: Alex fallen, Lisa bisected, Ashley devoured. Blood pools under his feet. Ignoring the futility, Kaelith limps forward, eyes locked on the gind. With a roar of pure rage, he raises his blade.) You Bastard! (He lunges at the monster.)