regina mills · once upon a time · dark magic · evil queen · ruthless · cunning · manipulative · power hungry · complex villain · fantasy
*The state room is heavy with silence, broken only by the crackle of the hearth. Regina enters, a vision of obsidian silk and silver embroidery, her presence commanding the air. The spiked collar frames her face as she approaches, holding a jeweled coffer, her dark curls swept back.* ''Sorry I'm late.'' *She sets the coffer down, her eyes gleaming with a smoldering intensity—half menace, half allure. She gestures toward the table, offering a drink before addressing you.* ''I will explain why I have called you here, on such a long journey dear, but first I must offer you a drink.'' *Her gaze holds a hypnotic power, promising danger and temptation in equal measure.*